Base, base assembly, and clothing processing equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a base, a base assembly, and a clothing processing device. The base includes a bottom plate component and a structural support component. The bottom plate component includes a base. The structural support component encloses a storage space for accommodating a cleaning robot above the bottom plate component, and the front side of the storage space has an entrance and exit. The base includes a non-recessed area and a downwardly recessed sunken bearing area. The height of the sunken bearing area from the ground is lower than the height of the non-recessed area from the ground. The sunken bearing area is used to support the base. The base of the embodiment of the present application, the sunken design of the sunken bearing area can play a role in strengthening the strength and rigidity of the base structure, reducing the installation height of the bottom wall of the base, and further reducing the climbing height of the cleaning robot when returning to the base, making it easier for the cleaning robot to return to the base. The clothing processing device can use the space under the clothing processing machine to accommodate the cleaning robot. It is also convenient to fill and drain the base assembly with water through the existing water inlet and drainage convenience of the laundry processing machine.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application is based on the Chinese patent application with application number 202221695430.6 and application date June 30, 2022, and claims the priority of the Chinese patent application. The entire content of the Chinese patent application is hereby introduced into this application as a reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of cleaning technology, and in particular to a base, a base assembly, and a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0004] In related technologies, cleaning robots are equipped with a base station with a high column at the rear, which houses a dust removal system. The base station enables the cleaning robot to remove dust, charge, and store the robot. However, due to its large size, the base station occupies a large amount of indoor space. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, embodiments of the present application hope to provide a base, a base assembly, and a clothing processing device that are easy to integrate with a clothing processing machine.

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides a base, comprising: a base plate assembly and a structural support assembly disposed above the base plate assembly;

[0007] The bottom plate assembly includes a base, and the structural support assembly encloses a receiving space above the base for receiving the cleaning robot, and the front side of the receiving space has an entrance and exit;

[0008] The base includes a non-depressed area and a downwardly depressed sinking bearing area, the height of the sinking bearing area from the ground is smaller than the height of the non-depressed area from the ground, and the sinking bearing area is used to bear the base.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front side of the sunken bearing area does not have the non-recessed area, and the non-recessed area is continuously surrounded by the edge portion outside the front edge of the sunken bearing area; and / or, the structural support assembly includes a plurality of support columns, and the bottom end of each support column is supported on the non-recessed area.

[0010] In some embodiments, the base includes a plurality of feet connected to the non-recessed area; and / or the upper surfaces of the non-recessed area are located on the same plane.

[0011] In some embodiments, the front edge of the sunken bearing area is folded upward to form a flange, and along the left-right direction of the base, the flange includes an avoidance section, and the height of the avoidance section is lower than that of the non-recessed area.

[0012] In some embodiments, the avoidance sections are arranged at the same height along the length direction of the flange; and / or the avoidance sections are retracted backward to form a concave front edge.

[0013] In some embodiments, the base plate assembly includes two first folded edges folded upward from the front edges of the non-recessed areas on the left and right sides of the sunken bearing area, the first folded edges are used to connect to the structural support assembly, and both ends of the folded edges are connected to the first folded edges.

[0014] In some embodiments, a portion of the sunken bearing area protrudes upward to form a reinforcing rib, and a height of each of the reinforcing ribs is lower than a non-recessed area of ​​the base.

[0015] In some embodiments, there are multiple reinforcing ribs, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction; each reinforcing rib includes at least one first reinforcing rib and at least one second reinforcing rib, each first reinforcing rib is arranged on the front side of each second reinforcing rib, and the height of the first reinforcing rib is higher than the height of the second reinforcing rib.

[0016] In some embodiments, the height of the avoidance section is higher than the height of the second reinforcing rib and lower than the height of the first reinforcing rib.

[0017] In some embodiments, the structural support assembly includes a plurality of support columns and a plurality of beams, wherein the bottom end of each support column is supported on the non-recessed area of ​​the base, and each beam connects the top end of each support column.

[0018] In some embodiments, the bottom plate assembly includes a plurality of folded edge groups bent upward from the edge of the non-recessed area, each folded edge group includes a first folded edge and a second folded edge, the outer side of the support column along the left-right direction is adhered to and fixedly connected to at least a portion of the second folded edge, and the outer side of the support column along the front-to-back direction is adhered to and fixedly connected to at least a portion of the first folded edge.

[0019] In some embodiments, a portion of the second folded edge is recessed toward one side of the receiving space to form an installation avoidance area, the installation avoidance area is in contact with the support column, and the fastener passes through the installation avoidance area and the support column in sequence.

[0020] In some embodiments, the two support columns located on the same side and the crossbeam therebetween are constructed as a sheet metal frame formed by bending the same metal sheet multiple times.

[0021] In some embodiments, the base plate assembly is an integrated sheet metal component; and / or the base includes a cover plate, which is disposed on the top side of the structural support assembly and covers the receiving space.

[0022] The present invention provides a base assembly, including:

[0023] A base having a receiving cavity for receiving the cleaning robot;

[0024] And the base described in any embodiment of the present application, the base is arranged in the receiving space.

[0025] An embodiment of the present application provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0026] Clothes processing machine;

[0027] And the base assembly described in any embodiment of the present application, the clothing processing machine is supported on the structural support assembly.

[0028] The base of the embodiment of the present application features a sunken bearing area that is sunken to enhance the strength and rigidity of the base structure. Furthermore, the sunken bearing area is lower than the non-recessed area, reducing the installation height of the base's bottom wall. This, in turn, reduces the slope the cleaning robot must climb when returning to the base, facilitating the robot's return. While maintaining the same inclination, the climbing plate's length in the front-to-back direction can be shortened, ensuring that the climbing plate does not extend beyond the front side profile of the laundry machine housing. Specifically, when projected horizontally downward from the top of the laundry machine, the climbing plate does not extend beyond the projection of the laundry machine housing.

[0029] The clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present application integrates the base assembly under the clothing processing machine. On the one hand, the space under the clothing processing machine can be used to store the cleaning robot, reducing the indoor space occupied by the cleaning robot; on the other hand, the clothing processing machine is placed near the faucet and floor drain to facilitate water intake and drainage. In this way, the base assembly can be easily filled with water and drained through the existing water intake and drainage convenience of the laundry processing machine, thereby solving the water intake and drainage waterway problem of the base assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the base and the connecting plate according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a portion of the base structure shown, wherein the cover plate is omitted;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 a partially exploded schematic diagram of the structure shown;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 1 a schematic diagram of another perspective of the structure shown;

[0034] Figure 5 For the Figure 4 Cross-sectional view in the AA direction;

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a base plate assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of a connecting plate according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of a second crossbeam according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 11 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cover plate according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the base assembly and the cleaning robot according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 13 for Figure 12 a schematic diagram of another perspective of the structure shown;

[0043] Figure 14 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure shown in another perspective;

[0044] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the box body and the connecting plate according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 16 for Figure 15 The structure shown is Figure 2 Assembly diagram of the structure shown;

[0046] Figure 17 for Figure 16 a schematic diagram of another perspective of the structure shown;

[0047] Figure 18 For the Figure 17 Cross-sectional view in the EE direction;

[0048] Figure 19 for Figure 18 A local enlarged schematic diagram of point F in FIG.

[0049] Description of Reference Numerals

[0050] Base 10;

[0051] Bottom plate assembly 1; base 11; sunken bearing area 111; concave front edge 111a; flange 1111; avoidance section 11111; raised section 11112; first reinforcing rib 1112; second reinforcing rib 1113; non-recessed area 112; folding edge group 113; second folding edge 1131; installation avoidance area 1131a; first folding edge 1132; connecting folding edge 114; receiving space 10a; entrance and exit 10b;

[0052] Support column 2;

[0053] Bottom foot 3;

[0054] First crossbeam 41; accommodating groove 41a; second crossbeam 42; first sub-plate 421; sinking groove 42a; positioning hole 42b; second sub-plate 422;

[0055] Cover plate 5; main body 51; first side portion 52; second side portion 53

[0056] Base assembly 60; base 61; accommodating chamber 61a; dust box 611; decorative shell 62; climbing plate 63;

[0057] Box 70; Cleaning robot 90;

[0058] Connecting plate 80; first connecting sub-plate 81; first recessed portion 811; second connecting sub-plate 82; second recessed portion 821 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0060] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0061] The embodiment of the present application provides a base 10 that can be used in a clothes processing device.

[0062] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The base 10 includes a bottom plate assembly 1 and a structural support assembly disposed above the bottom plate assembly 1. The bottom plate assembly 1 includes a base 11. The structural support assembly defines a receiving space 10a above the base 11 for receiving the cleaning robot 90. The receiving space 10a has an entrance 10b at the front side. In other words, the cleaning robot 90 enters and exits the space within the base 10 through the entrance 10b.

[0063] It should be noted that the base 11 may be a plate structure only, or may be a structure combining a plate and a support beam. For example, in the embodiment of the present application, the base 11 is described as a plate structure.

[0064] See also Figure 12 、 Figure 13 and Figure 14 The present invention provides a base assembly 60, including a base 61 and a base 10 according to any embodiment of the present invention. The base 61 is disposed within a receiving space 10a. The base 61 has a receiving cavity 61a for receiving a cleaning robot 90. The base 10 provides a mounting space for the base 61.

[0065] An embodiment of the present application provides a laundry processing device, comprising a laundry processing machine and a base assembly 60 according to any embodiment of the present application. The base assembly 60 is located below the laundry processing machine, and the base provides structural support for the laundry processing machine. Specifically, the laundry processing machine is supported on a structural support assembly. In other words, the structural support assembly is a load-bearing member capable of bearing the weight of the laundry processing machine and its load.

[0066] The clothes processing machine may include various forms, such as a washing machine, a dehydrator, a dryer, a washer-dryer, etc. The specific application scenario of the clothes processing machine does not limit the structure of the base assembly 60 of the present invention.

[0067] The clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present application integrates the base assembly 60 under the clothing processing machine. On the one hand, the space under the clothing processing machine can be used to store the cleaning robot 90, reducing the indoor space occupied by the cleaning robot 90; on the other hand, the clothing processing machine is placed near the faucet and floor drain to facilitate water intake and drainage. In this way, it is convenient to use the existing water intake and drainage convenience of the laundry processing machine to intake and drain water to the base assembly 60, thereby solving the water intake and drainage waterway problem of the base assembly 60.

[0068] The cleaning robot 90 can be used to automatically clean dust, hair, etc. on the ground. When a mop is provided on the cleaning robot 90, the cleaning robot 90 can mop the ground after cleaning it.

[0069] The functions of the base assembly in the embodiment of the present application include at least one of charging, dust removal, cleaning, drying, and disinfecting the cleaning robot 90.

[0070] For example, the cleaning robot 90 includes a first communication module and the base assembly 60 includes a second communication module. The cleaning robot 90 and the base assembly 60 can communicate with each other via the first and second communication modules. For example, when the cleaning robot 90 needs to remove dust or charge, it can wirelessly communicate via the first and second communication modules to automatically return to the accommodating chamber 61a.

[0071] Exemplarily, the first communication module and the second communication module may include but are not limited to one or more wireless data communication modules such as a Bluetooth module, a Wireless Fidelity (WIFI) module, a fourth generation or fifth generation (4G / 5G) communication module, or an infrared module.

[0072] Exemplarily, the base assembly is used to perform at least one of charging, dust removal, and mop cleaning operations on the cleaning robot 90 docked in the accommodating cavity 61 a.

[0073] See also Figure 12 、 Figure 13 and Figure 14 A climbing plate 63 is provided at the front end of the bottom wall of the base 61, and the climbing plate 63 is used to guide the cleaning robot 90 to enter and exit the storage space.

[0074] The rear end of the climbing plate 63 extends into the base 10, and the front end of the climbing plate 63 extends to the outside in front of the base 10. The front edge of the climbing plate 63 is as close to the ground as possible to facilitate the cleaning robot to climb up the climbing plate 63 smoothly.

[0075] See also Figure 12 、 Figure 13 and Figure 14 The base 61 is placed on the substrate 11. The substrate 11 supports the base 61 and the cleaning robot parked in the accommodating cavity 61a.

[0076] See also Figure 5 and Figure 7 The front edge of the base 11 has an upwardly folded flange 1111, which can enhance the structural strength and rigidity of the front edge of the base 11 and reduce the probability of cracking of the base 11.

[0077] See also Figure 4Along the width direction of the base 11 , the flange 1111 includes an avoidance section 11111 and an increased section 11112 arranged on the right side of the avoidance section 11111 , and the height of the increased section 11112 is higher than the height of the avoidance section 11111 .

[0078] Among them, the height of the increased section 11112 is higher than the height of the avoidance section 11111, which means that the height of the highest position of the top edge of the increased section 11112 is higher than the height of the highest position of the top edge of the avoidance section 11111.

[0079] The climbing plate 63 is arranged above the avoidance section 11111.

[0080] In the base of the embodiment of the present application, the height of the avoidance section 11111 is relatively low, which facilitates the climbing plate 63 to avoid the avoidance section 11111, thereby facilitating the removal and installation of the climbing plate 63. Because the heightened section 11112 does not need to avoid the cleaning robot 90 from entering and exiting the accommodating chamber 61a, the height of the heightened section 11112 can be higher, further enhancing the structural strength of the base plate assembly 1.

[0081] For example, the base assembly includes a dust box 611 disposed on the right side of the accommodating cavity 61a, that is, the accommodating cavity 61a and the dust box 611 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, so that the height of the base assembly can be reduced. The dust box 611 is disposed above the elevated section 11112.

[0082] Illustratively, the height of the elevated section 11112 gradually increases from left to right to increase the structural strength of the right end of the elevated section 11112 .

[0083] Exemplarily, the avoidance section 11111 adopts an equal-height design, that is, along the left and right directions, the heights of various parts of the avoidance section 11111 are the same, which facilitates the installation of the climbing board.

[0084] For example, see Figure 1 and Figure 12 The base 10 includes a plurality of feet 3 disposed below the base 11. The entire laundry processing apparatus is supported on the ground by the feet 3, that is, the feet 3 need to bear the weight of the entire laundry processing apparatus and its load.

[0085] The foot 3 can be a fixed foot or an adjustable foot whose support height can be adjusted, which is not limited here.

[0086] Exemplarily, there are four feet 3 , one foot 3 is provided at each of the four corners of the base 11 , and the four feet 3 are: a left front foot, a right front foot, a left rear foot, and a right rear foot.

[0087] For example, see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7 At least part of the base 11 is recessed downward to form a sunken carrying area 111 for supporting the base 61. The base 61 is placed in the sunken carrying area 111. That is, the base 11 supports the weight of the base 61 and the cleaning robot docked in the accommodating cavity 61a through the sunken carrying area 111.

[0088] The front edge of the sunken carrying area 111 extends to the entrance 10 b , and the sunken carrying area 111 extends to the front edge of the base 11 . There is no non-recessed area 112 on the front side of the sunken carrying area 111 .

[0089] In the base 10 of the embodiment of the present application, the sunken design of the sunken bearing area 111 can enhance the structural strength and rigidity of the base 11. In addition, the height of the sunken bearing area 111 from the ground is lower than the height of the non-recessed area 112 from the ground. The sunken bearing area 111 reduces the installation height of the bottom wall of the base 61, thereby reducing the climbing height when the cleaning robot 90 returns to the base 61, making it easier for the cleaning robot to return to the base. When the inclination of the climbing plate 63 remains unchanged, the length of the climbing plate 63 in the front-to-back direction can be shortened. This facilitates the climbing plate 63 not to extend beyond the front side profile of the housing 70 of the laundry machine. That is, when projected horizontally from the top of the laundry machine to the bottom, the climbing plate 63 does not extend beyond the projection range of the housing 70 of the laundry machine.

[0090] Exemplarily, the non-recessed area 112 is continuously disposed around an edge portion outside the front edge of the sunken carrying area 111. In other words, the front edge of the sunken carrying area 111 extends to the front edge of the base 11.

[0091] It should be noted that the non-recessed area 112 is continuously arranged around the edge portion outside the front edge of the sunken bearing area 111, which means that the non-recessed area 112 is a continuous structure along the extension direction and is not disconnected at any position in the middle.

[0092] In this embodiment, the non-recessed area 112 is continuously arranged around the sunken bearing area 111 , which can enhance the overall structural strength of the sunken bearing area 111 and improve the bearing capacity and reliability of the sunken bearing area 111 .

[0093] Exemplarily, the upper surfaces of the non-recessed areas 112 are located in the same plane, so that the upper surfaces of the non-recessed areas 112 can be used as a height positioning reference for the structural support assembly.

[0094] It should be noted that the sunken bearing area 111 can be formed in any manner, for example, the sunken bearing area 111 can be stamped out of a metal plate using a stamping process. The non-sunk area 112 is the portion of the metal plate that has not been stamped or bent.

[0095] For example, see Figure 7 The front edge of the sunken supporting area 111 is folded upward to form a flange 1111. In other words, the flange 1111 is provided at the front edge of the sunken supporting area 111. In this embodiment, while reducing the installation height of the base, the flange 1111 also strengthens the structural strength of the front edge of the base 11.

[0096] See also Figure 2 , each foot 3 is connected to the non-recessed area 112 of the base 11 .

[0097] For example, see Figure 4 The height of the avoidance section 11111 is lower than the non-recessed area 112 of the base 11, and the height of the raised section 11112 is higher than the non-recessed area 112 of the base 11. In this way, the climbing plate 63 can still avoid the avoidance section 11111, and the structural strength of the base plate assembly 1 is improved by the increased height design of the raised section 11112.

[0098] For example, see Figure 8 The avoidance section is retracted rearward to form a concave front edge 111a. It should be noted that the shape of the flange 1111 is the same as the shape of the front edge of the sunken load-bearing area 111. In a downward horizontal projection, the contours of the flange 1111 and the front edge of the sunken load-bearing area 111 coincide.

[0099] The climbing plate 63 is disposed above the concave front edge 111 a , that is, the climbing plate 63 needs to cross the concave front edge 111 a from above the concave front edge 111 a .

[0100] In the embodiment of the present application, the concave front 111 a can enhance the structural strength of the base 11 .

[0101] In the embodiments of the present application, since the climbing plate 63 has a certain inclination, the height of the slope surface of the climbing plate 63 corresponding to the concave front edge 111a is higher, which is more conducive to the climbing plate 63 avoiding the concave front edge 111a in the height direction, so that the climbing plate 63 can reduce the size of the climbing plate in the front-back direction on the premise of meeting the climbing slope requirement. Specifically, in the comparative embodiment where the front edge of the base 11 does not adopt a concave design, the climbing plate 63 needs to avoid the front edge of the base 11 that does not adopt a concave design. Therefore, when the height of the front edge of the base 11 is the same, the length of the climbing plate 63 in the front-back direction needs to be longer, and the front edge of the climbing plate 63 will extend far beyond the front edge of the base 11 to meet the climbing slope requirement of the climbing plate.

[0102] Exemplarily, the width D1 of the concave front edge 111a is 0.6 - 0.8 of the overall width D2 of the base 11, that is, D1 = (0.6 - 0.8) * D2. The concave front edge 111a within this size range can not only meet the width requirement of the climbing plate 63, but also take into account the structural strength of the base 11.

[0103] Exemplarily, the distance H1 between the left end of the concave front edge 111a and the left edge of the base is less than the distance H2 between the right end of the concave front edge 111a and the right edge of the base, that is, H1 < H2. That is to say, the concave front edge 111a is arranged to the left. In this way, the climbing plate 63 can be arranged on the left, which is convenient for arranging other structures on the right of the climbing plate 63, for example, arranging a dust box.

[0104] It should be noted that the opposite ends of the flanging 1111 in the left-right direction are connected to the non-sunken area 112 or other parts, such as the following first folding edge, so that the flanging 1111 can strengthen the structural strength and stiffness at the front edge of the sunken bearing area 111.

[0105] Exemplarily, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 7 , the bottom plate assembly 1 includes two first folding edges 1132 that are folded upward from the front edges of the non-sunken areas 112 on the left and right sides of the sunken bearing area 111. The first folding edges 1132 are used to connect to the structural support assembly. The left end of the avoidance section 11111 is connected to one of the first folding edges 1132 on the left side, and the right end of the heightening section 11112 is connected to one of the first folding edges 1132 on the right side. In this way, the two ends of the flanging 111 are connected to the two first folding edges 1132 together, strengthening the structural strength of the base 11.

[0106] Exemplarily, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 , a part of the sunken bearing area 111 bulges upward to form a reinforcing rib. The reinforcing rib can strengthen the structural strength and stiffness of the sunken bearing area 111.

[0107] In addition, the reinforcement rib is formed by partially protruding upward from the sunken bearing area 111 , and therefore, the reinforcement rib does not affect the height of the sunken bearing area 111 from the ground.

[0108] For example, see Figure 5 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 Since the cleaning robot 90 moves in the front-to-back direction when entering or exiting the station, the reinforcement ribs arranged in the left-right direction can better enhance the structural strength and rigidity.

[0109] The number of reinforcing ribs can be one or more.

[0110] Exemplarily, there are multiple reinforcing ribs, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction.

[0111] See also Figure 5 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 Each of the reinforcing ribs includes at least one first reinforcing rib 1112 and at least one second reinforcing rib 1113 , each first reinforcing rib 1112 is arranged on the front side of each second reinforcing rib 1113 , and the height of the first reinforcing rib 1112 is higher than the height of the second reinforcing rib 1113 .

[0112] In other words, the first reinforcing rib 1112 is designed to be heightened, so that the first reinforcing rib 1112 can further enhance the structural strength of the front end of the sunken bearing area 111 .

[0113] In a specific embodiment, the total number of reinforcing ribs is six, wherein the number of the first reinforcing ribs 1112 is two, and the number of the second reinforcing ribs 1113 is four.

[0114] For example, see Figure 5 The height of the avoidance section 11111 is higher than the height of the second reinforcing rib 1113 and lower than the height of the first reinforcing rib 1112. In this way, the climbing plate 63 can avoid the avoidance section 11111.

[0115] For example, see Figure 5 and Figure 8 The sunken bearing area 111 includes a first sub-area 111' and a second sub-area 111" connected to each other. The second sub-area 111" is located at the rear side of the first sub-area 111', that is, the first sub-area 111' and the second sub-area 111" are arranged side by side in the front-to-back direction.

[0116] For example, Figure 5 and Figure 8 In the figure, the sunken bearing area 111 is located within the two dotted line frames, namely the first sub-area 111 ′ and the second sub-area 111 ″.

[0117] See also Figure 5 The recessed depth of the first sub-area 111' is greater than the recessed depth of the second sub-area 111". In other words, the recessed depth of the portion near the front side of the sunken bearing area 111 is greater than the recessed depth near the rear side. This can enhance the structural strength and rigidity of the front end of the sunken bearing area 111.

[0118] For example, see Figure 5 and Figure 8 , part of the first sub-area 111' protrudes upward to form a portion of the reinforcing rib, specifically, the reinforcing rib of the first sub-area 111' is the first reinforcing rib 1112; part of the second sub-area 111" protrudes upward to form another portion of the reinforcing rib, specifically, the reinforcing rib of the second sub-area 111" is the second reinforcing rib 1113.

[0119] See also Figure 5 The height of the reinforcing ribs of the first sub-area 111 ′ is higher than that of the reinforcing ribs of the second sub-area 111 ″. In other words, the reinforcing ribs of the first sub-area 111 ′ adopt an increased height design, which can further enhance the structural strength and rigidity of the front end of the sunken bearing area 111 .

[0120] For example, see Figure 1 The base 10 includes a cover plate 5, which is mounted on the top side of the structural support assembly and covers the receiving space 10a. If the laundry machine leaks or seeps, the dripping water is blocked by the cover plate 5. The cover plate 5 provides waterproof protection for the various components on the base 61 and also strengthens the structural support assembly.

[0121] In some embodiments, a drain outlet is provided on the cover plate 5, which is used to guide the water accumulated on the cover plate 5 to the drainage area of ​​the base assembly 60, and can be discharged centrally through the drainage channel of the base assembly 60, so as to drain the water accumulated on the cover plate 5 in time, and prevent the water on the cover plate 5 from being excessive and spreading to the indoor floor.

[0122] For example, see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structural support assembly includes a plurality of support columns 2 , and the bottom end of each support column 2 is supported on the non-recessed area 112 of the base 11 .

[0123] Each support column 2 is subjected to a force together, and the weight of the laundry machine is transferred to each support column 2 , and each support column 2 transfers the force received to the base 3 .

[0124] Exemplarily, a base foot 3 is provided under each support column 2, and the force directions of the support column 2 and the base foot 3 are roughly on the same vertical line, so that no additional bending moment is generated between the support column 2 and the base foot 3, and the base 11 will not be subjected to shear force due to the bending moment. In this way, the force conditions of the base 11 can be improved, and the requirements for the thickness and shear resistance performance of the base 11 can be reduced.

[0125] For example, in the embodiment of the present application, there are four support columns 2 and four feet 3. In a horizontal plane projection from the top to the bottom of the laundry processing device, the projection outline of the base 10 is roughly quadrilateral, and the feet 3 and support columns 2 are located at the corners of the projection outline of the base 10.

[0126] Exemplarily, the structural support assembly further includes a plurality of cross beams, and the top ends of the support columns 2 are connected by the cross beams. The cross beams can enhance the structural strength and rigidity of the top ends of the support columns 2 and reduce the probability of lateral deflection of the cross beams.

[0127] Here, the horizontal direction refers to any direction in the horizontal plane, such as left-right direction, front-back direction, etc.

[0128] The connection method between the crossbeam and the support column 2 is not limited.

[0129] For example, each crossbeam connects the top of each support column 2 to form a frame structure. In the embodiment provided with a cover plate 5, the cover plate 5 is arranged in the area surrounded by each crossbeam, and the cover plate 5 is connected to the crossbeam.

[0130] For example, in an embodiment where the number of support columns 2 is four, the number of cross beams is four, and the four cross beams are connected in sequence to approximately form a quadrilateral structure.

[0131] For example, see Figure 7 The bottom plate assembly 1 includes a plurality of folding edge groups 113 bent upward from the edge of the non-recessed area 112, and each folding edge group 113 includes a second folding edge 1131 and a first folding edge 1132. Figure 2 The outer side of the support column 2 along the left-right direction is adhered to and fixedly connected with at least a portion of the second folded edge 1131, and the outer side of the support column 2 along the front-back direction is adhered to and fixedly connected with at least a portion of the first folded edge 1132.

[0132] In this embodiment, the connection method between the folding group 113 and the support column 2 enhances the lateral stiffness of the support column 2, reduces or avoids stress concentration at the bottom edge of the support column 2, and improves the connection reliability between the support column 2 and the base plate assembly 1.

[0133] For example, in an embodiment where the number of support columns 2 is four, the number of groups of folded edges is four, and each support column 2 is connected to a group of folded edges.

[0134] Specifically, in each hem group 113, the second hem 1131 faces approximately left and right, while the first hem 1132 faces approximately front and back. The second hem 1131 and the first hem 1132 are arranged at approximately 90° angles to form a right angle facing the receiving space 10a. The four hem groups 113 define four right angles, each of which is provided with a support column 2.

[0135] It is understandable that the angle between the second folded edge 1131 and the first folded edge 1132 can be changed according to the shape of the support column 2. For example, the angle between the second folded edge 1131 and the first folded edge 1132 can range from 80° to 120°.

[0136] For example, see Figure 7 A portion of the second folded edge 1131 is recessed toward the side of the receiving space 10a and forms an installation avoidance area 1131a. The installation avoidance area 1131a is in contact with the support column 2, and the fastener passes through the installation avoidance area 1131a and the support column 2 in sequence.

[0137] The fasteners may be screws or bolts.

[0138] After assembly, the nut of the fastener is located in the recessed space of the installation avoidance area 1131a, so that the nut of the fastener does not protrude from the outer surface of the second folded edge 1131. Therefore, it is convenient to arrange the decorative shell 62 on the outside, and the nut of the fastener will not interfere with the decorative shell 62.

[0139] For example, see Figure 7 The bottom plate assembly 1 includes a plurality of connecting folds 114 bent upward from the edges of the non-recessed area 112 , the two second folds 1131 located on the same side are connected by the connecting fold 114 , and the two first folds 1132 located on the rear side are connected by another connecting fold 114 .

[0140] The connecting folded edge 114 can enhance the structural strength of the two second folded edges 1131 or the two first folded edges 1132 connected thereto.

[0141] For example, the heights of the second folded edge 1131 and the first folded edge 1132 are both higher than the height of the connecting folded edge 114. While ensuring structural strength, the material used can be reduced and the weight of the base can be reduced.

[0142] For example, the base plate assembly 1 is a one-piece sheet metal component. That is, it is formed from a single piece of sheet metal through a cold working process. For example, the structure is formed through blanking, stamping, bending, and other processes. This improves the structural strength and rigidity of the base plate assembly 1.

[0143] In some specific embodiments, the same metal plate is cut into the desired shape through a punching process; the cut plate is punched out to punch out a sunken bearing area 111; and the edge of the plate is bent into the above-mentioned second folding edge 1131, first folding edge 1132 and connecting folding edge 114 using a bending process, wherein the portion of the plate that has not been punched and bent is the non-depressed area 112, that is, the non-depressed area 112 is equivalent to the reference base for the plate to undergo stamping, bending and other processes.

[0144] The specific shape of the support column 2 is not limited. For example, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The horizontal cross-section of the support column 2 is generally U-shaped, and the opening of the U-shaped column faces the receiving space 10a in the left-right direction. For example, the U-shaped openings of the two support columns 2 on the right side face the left, and the U-shaped openings of the two support columns 2 on the left side face the right.

[0145] For example, the two support columns 2 on the same side and the crossbeam between them are constructed as a sheet metal frame made from a single piece of sheet metal, bent multiple times. The overall sheet metal frame forms a "U" shape, with the opening of the "U" facing in the same direction. "Same side" refers to the same side in the left-right or front-to-back direction. This improves the structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the structural support assembly.

[0146] For example, in some embodiments, the two support columns 2 located on the same side in the left-right direction and the crossbeam therebetween are sheet metal frames formed by bending the same sheet metal multiple times. Specifically, a support column 2 on the left front side, a support column 2 on the left rear side, and a crossbeam on the left side are formed by bending a sheet metal multiple times to form one sheet metal frame. A support column 2 on the right front side, a support column 2 on the right rear side, and a crossbeam on the right side are formed by bending another sheet metal multiple times to form another sheet metal frame. A crossbeam on the rear side is connected to the rear ends of the two sheet metal frames, and a crossbeam on the front side is connected to the front ends of the two sheet metal frames.

[0147] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The two support columns 2 on the same side in the front-to-back direction and the crossbeam between them are a sheet metal frame formed by multiple bending of the same sheet metal. Specifically, a support column 2 on the left front side, a support column 2 on the right front side, and a crossbeam on the front side are formed by multiple bending of a single sheet metal, forming one sheet metal frame. A support column 2 on the right rear side, a support column 2 on the left rear side, and a crossbeam on the rear side are formed by multiple bending of another piece of sheet metal, forming the other sheet metal frame. A crossbeam on the left side is connected to the left ends of the two sheet metal frames, and a crossbeam on the right side is connected to the right ends of the two sheet metal frames.

[0148] For ease of description, the beam used to form the sheet metal frame is referred to as the first beam 41, and the beam used to connect the two sheet metal frames is referred to as the second beam 42. That is, the structural support assembly of the embodiment of the present application includes at least two first beams 41 and at least two second beams 42.

[0149] The cross-section of the first beam 41 is substantially U-shaped.

[0150] For example, see Figure 10 The second crossbeam 42 includes a first sub-plate 421 and a second sub-plate 422 arranged at the bottom edge of the first sub-plate 421 .

[0151] The angle between the first sub-plate 421 and the second sub-plate 422 is substantially a right angle, that is, the cross section of the second beam 42 perpendicular to its length direction is substantially “L”-shaped.

[0152] Two opposite ends of the first sub-plate 421 along the length direction are placed on the upper surface of the second crossbeam 42 , and the second sub-plate 422 is attached to the side surface of the upper end of the support column 2 .

[0153] For example, see Figure 10 The first sub-plate 421 of the second crossbeam 42 is partially recessed to form a recessed groove 42a, which extends along the length of the first sub-plate 421. Positioning holes 42b are provided at opposite ends of the second crossbeam 42 along the length, with the recessed groove 42a located between the two positioning holes 42b.

[0154] For example, see Figure 11 The cover plate 5 includes a main body 51 , first side portions 52 arranged on opposite sides of the main body 51 close to the second crossbeam 42 , and second side portions 53 arranged on opposite sides of the main body 51 close to the first crossbeam 41 .

[0155] The main body 51 covers the receiving space 10a. The first side portion 52 and the second side portion 53 are both recessed from the edge of the main body 51. In other words, the first side portion 52 and the second side portion 53 are both lower than the main body 51. The recessed first side portion 52 prevents the first side portion 52 and the main body 51 from being coplanar, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the cover plate 5.

[0156] See also Figure 6 The first side portion 52 is received in the recessed groove 42a. Screws pass through the first side portion 52 and the second crossbeam 42 from top to bottom to fix the cover plate 5 to the second crossbeam 42.

[0157] The recessed groove 42 a provides an accommodating cavity 61 a for the first side portion 52 and the screw nut, thereby preventing the first side portion 52 and the screw nut from protruding from the upper surface of the first sub-plate 421 of the second crossbeam 42 .

[0158] The sinking depth of the second side portion 53 is greater than that of the first side portion 52, that is, the height of the second side portion 53 is lower than that of the first side portion 52. Figure 1 The second side portion 53 rests on the inner side of the top surface of the second crossbeam 42. In this way, the four sides of the cover plate 5 can be supported, and the stress condition is better.

[0159] See also Figure 15 The laundry machine includes a housing 70 and a connecting plate 80 disposed below the housing 70 . A screw 100B (screw or bolt) passes through the connecting plate 80 and the bottom wall of the housing 70 from bottom to top to fix the connecting plate 80 to the bottom of the housing 70 .

[0160] The laundry machine is connected to the base 10 via a connecting plate 80 .

[0161] Exemplarily, the bottom end of the screw member 100B is inserted into the positioning hole 42 b , and the connecting plate 80 is connected to the support column 2 at two opposite ends along the length direction.

[0162] The shape of the positioning hole 42b is not limited. For example, the shape of the positioning hole 42b includes but is not limited to a circle, an ellipse, a polygon, or the like.

[0163] See also Figure 2 The top wall of the first crossbeam 41 is partially recessed downward to form a receiving groove 41a. The receiving groove 41a extends along the length of the first crossbeam 41 and extends to the bottom of the positioning hole 42b. Figure 18 and Figure 19 , the nut of the screw connection member is located in the accommodating groove 41a.

[0164] On the one hand, the accommodating groove 41a can enhance the structural strength of the second beam 42, and can also avoid the nut of the screw connection, preventing the nut of the screw connection from increasing the distance between the box body 70 and the base 10, so that the connecting plate 80 can be attached to the upper surface of the first beam 41, and the overall height of the clothing processing device can be smaller, so that the box body 70 can be more firmly supported on the base 10.

[0165] For example, see Figure 9 The connecting plate 80 includes a first connecting sub-plate 81 and a second connecting sub-plate 82. Figure 6 、 Figure 18 and Figure 19 The first connecting sub-plate 81 is attached to the bottom wall of the box body 70 , and the second connecting sub-plate 82 is bent downward from the edge of the first connecting sub-plate 81 .

[0166] The angle between the first connecting sub-plate 81 and the second connecting sub-plate 82 is substantially a right angle. The cross-section of the connecting plate 80 perpendicular to its length is L-shaped, which has a simple structure and low cost.

[0167] The connecting plate 80 can be made of metal and is a sheet metal structure. Like this, the connecting plate 80 has good structural strength and is simple to manufacture.

[0168] See also Figure 6 The second connecting sub-plate 82 is located on the lateral outside of the first crossbeam 41, and both ends of the second connecting sub-plate 82 are located on the lateral outside of the support column 2. The screws pass through the second connecting sub-plate 82, the first crossbeam 41 and the support column 2 to fix the second connecting sub-plate 82 to the support column 2.

[0169] During the assembly of the laundry machine and the base 10, the screw member passes through the first connecting sub-plate 81 and the bottom wall of the housing 70 from the bottom side of the housing 70 to connect the connecting plate 80 and the housing 70 into a whole. The nut of the screw member is located on the bottom side of the housing 70.

[0170] Then place the above-mentioned whole on the base 10, insert the bottom end of the screw into the positioning hole 42b and the accommodating groove 41a, so that the above-mentioned whole and the base 10 are roughly positioned to avoid the above-mentioned whole from being offset or misaligned, and then tighten the second connecting sub-plate 82 and the support column 2.

[0171] For example, see Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 9 The first connecting sub-plate 81 is partially recessed downward to form a first recessed portion 811, which extends along the length of the first connecting sub-plate 81. The first recessed portion 811 extends into the aforementioned secondary accommodating groove 41a. The accommodating groove 41a serves to avoid the first recessed portion 811. The nested fit between the first recessed portion 811 and the accommodating groove 41a prevents the first connecting sub-plate 81 from sliding laterally perpendicular to its length, thus acting as a position limiter.

[0172] For example, see Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 9 ,and Figure 19 The second connecting sub-plate 82 is partially recessed inward to form a second recessed portion 821, which extends along the length of the second connecting sub-plate 82. Screw 100A passes through second recessed portion 821 and connects to support column 2. The outer surface of second recessed portion 821 accommodates the nut of screw 100A, preventing it from protruding from the outer surface of the second connecting sub-plate 82.

[0173] For some examples, see Figure 6 and Figure 19 The upper end of the support column 2 is partially recessed inward, and the lateral outer side wall of the first beam 41 is recessed inward to form a recessed edge 41b, which provides an escape space for the second recessed portion 821.

[0174] In one embodiment, a cleaning tank is provided on the bottom wall of the base 61 for cleaning the cleaning parts of the cleaning robot, such as a mop. The cleaning parts are cleaned by the water in the cleaning tank, making the cleaning parts cleaner and eliminating the need for manual cleaning by the user, thus providing a good user experience.

[0175] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a water inlet valve and a water inlet circuit. The water inlet circuit is connected to the washing tub, and the water inlet valve is disposed on the water inlet circuit. The water inlet circuit is used to supply water to the washing tub. The water inlet valve is used to open and close the water inlet circuit. In this way, the water inlet valve can be opened and closed by a controller to achieve automatic water supply to the washing tub. The water flow in the washing tub can be independently controlled by the water inlet valve and is not affected by the water use of the laundry machine. Simply energizing the water inlet valve allows the water inlet valve to operate independently even if the laundry machine is not powered on or operating. Similarly, the water flow in the laundry machine can be independently controlled and is not affected by the water use of the base.

[0176] In one embodiment, the water inlet is connected to a tap water pipe. On the one hand, the tap water pipe continuously provides tap water to the washing tank, thereby saving the water tank and other structures used to supply water to the washing tank.

[0177] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a drainage channel and a drainage pump. The drainage channel connects the cleaning tank and the floor drain. The drainage pump is installed in the drainage channel to pump sewage from the cleaning tank to the floor drain. This allows the drainage pump to be started and stopped by a controller, achieving automatic drainage of sewage from the cleaning tank.

[0178] For example, the drainage channel and the drain pipe of the laundry machine can be connected through a tee to share a floor drain. In other words, the washing water from the laundry machine and the cleaning water in the cleaning tank can both be discharged to the sewer through the same floor drain, eliminating the need to set up separate floor drains for washing water and cleaning water, thus saving structural parts.

[0179] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a detergent bottle connected to the cleaning tank, and the detergent bottle is disposed on the base. The detergent bottle is used to add detergent to the cleaning tank to better clean the cleaning items.

[0180] In some embodiments, the lotion bottle can be a disposable device. After the lotion in the lotion bottle is used up, the lotion bottle can be taken out and replaced with a new lotion bottle. In other embodiments, the user can fill the lotion bottle with lotion, and the lotion bottle can be reused, which is energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

[0181] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a dispensing pump disposed on the base, which is used to pump detergent from the detergent bottle into the cleaning tank. The dispensing pump is used to pump detergent, thereby achieving autonomous, quantitative, and precise dispensing of detergent, thereby improving the degree of automation.

[0182] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes charging terminals and a power module electrically connected to the charging terminals. The charging terminals are located on the side surfaces of the accommodating cavity 61a. When the cleaning robot is located in the accommodating cavity 61a, it can be electrically connected to the charging terminals for charging. The power module converts AC power from the mains into DC power, and the charging terminals use this DC power to charge the cleaning robot.

[0183] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a controller mounted on the base. The controller is used to electrically control electrical components associated with the cleaning robot, such as the water inlet valve and dosing pump. This allows the cleaning robot's electrical components to be independently controlled, independent of the laundry processing components. Simply plugging the controller into a power source allows the cleaning robot's electrical components to function independently, even if the laundry processing components are not powered on or functioning.

[0184] In one embodiment, the base assembly may include a fan and a drying air duct provided on the base, wherein the drying air duct connects the fan and the accommodating chamber 61a. The fan ventilates the accommodating chamber 61a through the drying air duct to quickly dry the cleaning parts of the cleaning robot.

[0185] In the description of this application, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this application, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0186] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A base, characterized in that: The base is used to be arranged below the clothes processing machine, and comprises: a bottom plate assembly and a structural support assembly arranged above the bottom plate assembly; The bottom plate assembly includes a base, and the structural support assembly encloses a receiving space above the base for receiving the cleaning robot, and the front side of the receiving space has an entrance and exit; The base includes a non-recessed area and a downwardly recessed sinking bearing area, wherein the height of the sinking bearing area from the ground is less than the height of the non-recessed area from the ground, and the sinking bearing area is used to support the base; The base includes a plurality of feet connected to the non-recessed area; The structural support assembly includes a plurality of support columns and a plurality of cross beams. The bottom end of each support column is supported on the non-depressed area of ​​the base, and each cross beam connects the top end of each support column.

2. The base according to claim 1, wherein: There is no non-recessed area on the front side of the sunken load-bearing area, and the non-recessed area is continuously arranged around the edge portion outside the front edge of the sunken load-bearing area; and / or, the upper surfaces of the non-recessed areas are located in the same plane.

3. The base according to claim 1, wherein: The front edge of the sunken bearing area is folded upward to form a flange. Along the left-right direction of the base, the flange includes an avoidance section, and the height of the avoidance section is lower than that of the non-recessed area.

4. The base according to claim 3, characterized in that Along the length direction of the flange, the avoidance sections are arranged at the same height; and / or, the avoidance sections are retracted backwards to form a concave front edge.

5. The base according to claim 3, characterized in that The base plate assembly includes two first folded edges folded upward from the front edges of the non-recessed areas on the left and right sides of the sunken load-bearing area. The first folded edges are used to connect to the structural support assembly, and both ends of the folded edges are connected to the first folded edges.

6. The base according to claim 3, characterized in that Part of the sunken bearing area protrudes upward to form a reinforcement rib, and the height of each reinforcement rib is lower than the non-recessed area of ​​the base.

7. The base according to claim 6, characterized in that There are multiple reinforcing ribs, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals in the front-to-back direction; each reinforcing rib includes at least one first reinforcing rib and at least one second reinforcing rib, each first reinforcing rib is arranged on the front side of each second reinforcing rib, and the height of the first reinforcing rib is higher than the height of the second reinforcing rib.

8. The base according to claim 7, characterized in that The height of the avoidance section is higher than the height of the second reinforcement rib and lower than the height of the first reinforcement rib.

9. The base according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom plate assembly includes a plurality of folded edge groups bent upward from the edge of the non-recessed area, each folded edge group includes a first folded edge and a second folded edge, the outer side of the support column along the left and right directions is adhered to and fixedly connected to at least a portion of the second folded edge, and the outer side of the support column along the front and back directions is adhered to and fixedly connected to at least a portion of the first folded edge.

10. The base according to claim 9, characterized in that A portion of the second folded edge is recessed toward one side of the receiving space to form an installation avoidance area, the installation avoidance area is in contact with the support column, and the fastener passes through the installation avoidance area and the support column in sequence.

11. The base according to claim 1, wherein: The two support columns on the same side and the crossbeam therebetween are constructed as a sheet metal frame formed by bending the same metal sheet multiple times.

12. The base according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The base plate assembly is an integrated sheet metal component; and / or the base includes a cover plate, which is arranged on the top side of the structural support assembly and covers the receiving space.

13. A base assembly, characterized in that: include: A base having a receiving cavity for receiving the cleaning robot; And the base according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the base is arranged in the receiving space.

14. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: Clothes processing machine; And the base assembly according to claim 13, wherein the clothes treating machine is supported on the structural support assembly.

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