Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing, and provides a clothes processing device, which comprises a drum formed with a clothes taking and placing opening, a door body installed on the drum and adapted to open and close the taking and placing opening and rotate or stop with the drum, and a door lock assembly comprising a locking piece and a lock core and installed between the drum and the door body, the lock core being adapted to switch between a locking position and an unlocking position, the locking piece and the lock core being relatively fixed in the locking position, and the locking piece and the lock core being adapted to move relatively in the unlocking position. According to the clothes processing device provided by the embodiment of the present application, the door body is installed on the drum and can rotate or stop with the drum, so that the traditional door body which needs to be sealed to the outer drum with great force is cancelled, and dirt is prevented from being hidden between the outer drum and the door seal of the traditional door body. On this basis, the door lock assembly is arranged between the drum and the door body, so that the reliability of the clothes processing device during processing can be ensured, the door body is prevented from being opened during working, and use safety is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, clothing handling equipment includes a drum and an outer tub disposed outside the drum. Taking a washing machine as an example, the drum of the washing machine has an opening for loading and unloading clothes, and the outer tub is fitted outside the drum, with its opening sealed by a door installed in the machine casing. To prevent water from leaking out of the outer tub during washing machine operation, the door seal often needs to have an irregular shape, which can lead to dirt and grime accumulating in the door seal. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a garment processing device in which a door is installed on a roller, and based on this, a door lock assembly is installed between the door and the roller, which not only prevents dirt and grime from accumulating between the outer roller and the door seal, but also ensures the safe and reliable operation of the garment processing device.

[0004] A garment processing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0005] The roller forms an opening for loading and unloading clothes;

[0006] The door body is installed on the roller and is adapted to open and close the pick-up and put-out port, and rotates or stops with the roller;

[0007] A door lock assembly includes a locking element and a lock cylinder, one of the locking element and the lock cylinder being mounted on the roller and the other being mounted on the door body, the lock cylinder being adapted to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position;

[0008] In the locked position, the locking member and the lock cylinder are fixed relative to each other; in the unlocked position, the locking member and the lock cylinder are adapted to move relative to each other.

[0009] According to the garment processing equipment of the present invention, since the door is installed on the roller and can rotate or stop with the roller, the traditional door that requires a strong seal to the outer roller is eliminated, avoiding the accumulation of dirt and grime between the outer roller and the traditional door seal. Furthermore, a door lock assembly is provided between the roller and the door to ensure the reliability of the garment processing equipment during operation, preventing the door from opening during work and ensuring safe use.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one of the locking member and the lock cylinder has a locking hook, and the other has a lock hole; the locking member passes through the lock hole along a first direction, and the lock cylinder is adapted to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position along a second direction; the first direction and the second direction are arranged at an angle; in the unlocked position, the lock cylinder is adapted to move relative to the locking hook along the first direction; in the locked position, the lock cylinder is adapted to fix the locking hook along the first direction.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door body is formed with a slot and an avoidance hole, the slot extending along the second direction and the avoidance hole extending along the first direction;

[0012] The lock cylinder is installed in the slot, the locking member is fixed to the roller, and the lock hook is adapted to pass through the clearance hole to be inserted into the lock hole.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lock cylinder includes:

[0014] In the locked position, the pressing part is at least partially exposed outside the slot;

[0015] A locking part is connected to the pressing part, and the locking part is located in the slot;

[0016] A reset component is connected between the slot and the locking part;

[0017] The lock cylinder is adapted to switch from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the reset member.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door body is formed with a first guide portion, and the first end of the reset member is installed in the first guide portion;

[0019] The locking part has a second guide part on the end face opposite to the pressing part, and the second end of the reset member is mounted on the second guide part.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the locking part facing the pressing part is formed with a first limiting surface, and the door body is formed with a second limiting surface that cooperates with the first limiting surface. When the reset member drives the lock cylinder to switch to the locking position, the first limiting surface and the second limiting surface make limiting contact.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking member includes a mounting base connected to the locking hook, and the mounting base is fixed to the roller.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, during the process of the roller driving the door to rotate, the lock cylinder is maintained in the locked position under the action of the centrifugal force of the rotating door.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door body includes a first door frame and a second door frame that are combined with each other, and the slot is located between the first door frame and the second door frame.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door lock assembly is installed at the location of the door handle.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is one of the exploded schematic diagrams of the door body and door lock assembly provided by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is the second exploded view of the door body and door lock assembly provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 4 This is one of the schematic diagrams showing the assembly relationship between the door body and the door lock assembly when the lock cylinder is in the locked position, provided by the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram showing the assembly relationship between the door body and the door lock assembly when the lock cylinder is in the locked position, provided by the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle;

[0033] Figure 7 This is one of the schematic diagrams showing the assembly relationship between the door body and the door lock assembly when the lock cylinder is in the unlocked position, as provided by the present invention.

[0034] Figure 8 This is the second schematic diagram showing the assembly relationship between the door body and the door lock assembly when the lock cylinder is in the unlocked position, provided by the present invention.

[0035] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion of point C in the middle;

[0036] Figure 10 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point D in the middle;

[0037] Figure 11 This is an assembly diagram of the roller and door body provided by the present invention.

[0038] 100. Door body; 101. First door frame; 102. Second door frame; 103. Slot; 104. Clearance hole; 105. First guide part; 106. Second limiting surface; 200. Door lock assembly; 201. Locking part; 2011. Lock hook; 2012. Mounting base; 202. Lock cylinder; 2021. Lock hole; 2022. Pressing part; 2023. Locking part; 2024. Reset part; 2025. Second guide part; 2026. First limiting surface; 300. Roller. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0043] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0044] The following is combined Figures 1 to 10 This invention describes a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The garment processing apparatus may be, but is not limited to, a washing machine or a dry cleaning combo. Furthermore, the objects processed by the garment processing apparatus include, but are not limited to, clothes, bed sheets, duvet covers, or shoes and hats. The garment processing apparatus of the present invention will be described below using a washing machine as an example.

[0045] Please see Figures 1 to 3 Garment handling equipment includes rollers (see reference). Figure 11 The system comprises a door body 100 and a door lock assembly 200. A roller has a loading / unloading opening for clothing. The door body 100 is mounted on the roller and is used to open and close the loading / unloading opening. The door body 100 can rotate with the roller or stop rotating. To ensure reliable operation of the roller, the door body 100 seals the loading / unloading opening to prevent clothing or washing liquid from being thrown out during the clothing handling process. The door lock assembly 200 includes a locking element 201 and a lock cylinder 202. One of the locking element 201 and the lock cylinder 202 is mounted on the roller, and the other is mounted on the door body 100. The lock cylinder 202 can switch between a locked position and an unlocked position.

[0046] Figure 1 In the middle, the locking component 201 is used to be installed on the roller, and the lock cylinder 202 is installed on the door body 100. Obviously, the positions of the locking component 201 and the lock cylinder 202 can also be interchanged.

[0047] When the lock cylinder 202 is in the locked position, the locking member 201 and the lock cylinder 202 are locked together, and the door 100 and the roller are relatively fixed, so the door 100 cannot be opened. When the lock cylinder 202 is in the unlocked position, the locking member 201 and the lock cylinder 202 are unlocked, that is, the locking member 201 and the lock cylinder 202 can move relative to each other, and the door 100 and the roller are unlocked. At this time, the door 100 can be opened and closed freely to allow clothes to be put in and taken out.

[0048] According to the garment processing equipment of the present invention, since the door 100 is installed on the drum and can rotate or stop with the drum, the traditional door 100 that requires strong sealing to the outer drum is eliminated, avoiding the accumulation of dirt and grime between the outer drum and the door seal of the traditional door 100. Furthermore, a door lock assembly 200 is provided between the drum and the door 100, thereby ensuring the reliability of the garment processing equipment during the processing process, preventing the door 100 from opening during operation, and ensuring safe use.

[0049] It should be noted that the specific type of the door lock assembly 200 between the door body 100 and the roller is not limited, as long as it can lock the door body 100 to the roller or enable the door body 100 to be unlocked. For example, the door lock assembly 200 here can be any publicly available electronic lock or any publicly available mechanical lock.

[0050] This invention provides a door lock assembly 200 installed in a garment processing device, combined with... Figures 1 to 3 The locking member 201 has a locking hook 2011, and the lock cylinder 202 has a lock hole 2021 for engaging with the locking hook 2011. The locking member 201 passes through the lock hole 2021 along a first direction, and the lock cylinder 202 can switch between a locked position and an unlocked position along a second direction. Because the locking member 201 passes through the lock hole 2021 along the first direction, when the lock cylinder 202 is in the unlocked position, relative movement can occur between the lock cylinder 202 and the locking hook 2011 along the first direction. Once the lock cylinder 202 is in the locked position, the lock cylinder 202 fixes the locking hook 2011 along the first direction, thereby restricting the relative movement between the lock cylinder 202 and the locking hook 2011 along the first direction. The first direction can be understood as the direction of movement of the part on the door 100 used to install the locking component when the door 100 is opened and closed. The lock cylinder 202 can be locked with the lock hook 2011 on the premise that the second direction of the movement of the lock cylinder 202 when switching between the locked and unlocked positions is different from the first direction mentioned above. Figure 1 and Figure 2In this case, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular. Of course, the first direction can also be at other angles with the second direction. For example, the angle between the first direction and the second direction can be 20°, 30°, 45° or 60°, etc., and is not limited to the examples given here.

[0051] It is understandable that the keyhole 2021 can also be formed on the locking member 201, while the lock hook 2011 is formed on the lock cylinder 202. Then, by moving the lock hook 2011, the locking engagement or unlocking between the keyhole 2021 and the lock hook 2011 can be achieved.

[0052] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The door body 100 has a slot 103 and a clearance hole 104. The slot 103 extends along a second direction, and the lock cylinder 202 is installed in the slot 103, allowing the lock cylinder 202 to move along the extension direction of the slot 103 to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position. The clearance hole 104 is provided through the door body 100 along a first direction (in conjunction with...). Figure 1 and Figure 2 The clearance hole 104 is provided through the first door frame 101 of the door body 100 along the first direction. The locking member 201 is fixed to the roller, and the lock hook 2011 can pass through the clearance hole 104 and then pass through the lock hole 2021. In this case, the door lock assembly 200 is assembled through the slot 103 and clearance hole 104 on the door body 100, which can ensure the reliability of the installation of the door lock assembly 200. Of course, the installation method of the door lock assembly 200 is not limited to the example here. For example, the slot 103 and clearance hole 104 can also be formed on the roller, and correspondingly, the lock cylinder 202 can also be installed in the slot 103 of the roller.

[0053] Combination Figure 2 It is understood that the lock cylinder 202 includes a pressing part 2022, a locking part 2023, and a reset member 2024. For a lock cylinder 202 including the pressing part 2022, since unlocking is achieved by external pressing force, this locking assembly is a mechanical lock and does not require electrical signal control. Of course, the lock cylinder 202 may also omit the pressing part 2022, instead using a drive mechanism to move the locking part 2023 and the reset member 2024. For example, a drive mechanism including a motor can be provided, whereby the motor starts to switch the locking part 2023 between the unlocked and locked positions. In this case, even without the additional reset member 2024, the reset can be achieved by driving the motor.

[0054] Figures 4 to 6 In the middle, the lock cylinder 202 is in the locked position. Figures 7 to 9In the lock cylinder 202, the lock cylinder 202 is in the unlocked position. It is understood that the pressing part 2022 in the locked position is at least partially exposed in the slot 103 for user convenience. The locking part 2023 is connected to the pressing part 2022 and is located in the slot 103, allowing it to move along the extension direction of the slot 103. A reset member 2024 is connected between the slot 103 and the locking part 2023. When the user's pressing force is released, the lock cylinder 202 is reset by the reset member 2024, meaning the lock cylinder 202 can switch from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the reset member 2024, so that the locking part 2023 is at least partially exposed in the slot 103. The form of the reset member 2024 is not limited; for example, it can be a spring or a rubber sleeve.

[0055] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in combination Figure 10 The door body 100 has a first guide portion 105, and the first end of the reset member 2024 is installed in the first guide portion 105. A second guide portion 2025 is provided on the end face of the locking portion 2023 facing away from the pressing portion 2022, and the second end of the reset member 2024 is installed in the second guide portion 2025. The first guide portion 105 can be located at the bottom of the slot 103. The first guide portion 105 and the second guide portion 2025 ensure that when the lock cylinder 202 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the reset member 2024 is compressed along the second direction; when the pressing force is released, under the action of the reset member 2024, the reset member 2024 applies a force along the second direction to the locking portion 2023, so that the lock cylinder 202 is initially in the locked position, thus ensuring the reliability of the clothing processing equipment during operation. Figure 10 In the figure, both the first guide part 105 and the second guide part 2025 adopt the structure of guide ribs. Obviously, the structure in the figure does not restrict the specific form of the first guide part 105 and the second guide part 2025. For example, the first guide part 105 and the second guide part 2025 can also adopt the structure of guide grooves.

[0056] Figure 3 In the lock, the locking part 2023 has a first limiting surface 2026 at the end facing the pressing part, and the door body 100 has a second limiting surface 106 that cooperates with the first limiting surface 2026. When the reset member 2024 drives the lock cylinder 202 to switch to the locked position, the first limiting surface 2026 and the second limiting surface 106 make limiting contact. Through the cooperation between the first limiting surface 2026 and the second limiting surface 106, the lock cylinder 202 can be ensured to be installed in the slot 103, preventing the lock cylinder 202 from completely disengaging from the slot 103 under the action of the reset member 2024.

[0057] Figure 1In the design, the locking component 201 includes a mounting base 2012, which is connected to the locking hook 2011 and is fixed to the roller. For example, the mounting base 2012 can be fixed to the roller by adhesive, by screws, or by welding; these are just a few examples.

[0058] During the process of switching the lock cylinder 202 from the locked position to the unlocked position, the lock cylinder 202 moves towards the pivot of the door body 100. Figure 5 In the direction of the door body 100's axis of rotation (i.e., from top to bottom), when a pressing force is applied to the lock cylinder 202, the lock cylinder 202 switches from the locked position to the unlocked position, and moves towards the door body 100's axis of rotation. Since the door body 100 rotates with the roller, the axis of rotation of the door body 100 and the axis of rotation of the roller are generally collinear, meaning the lock cylinder 202 also rotates around the roller's axis of rotation. In this case, when the garment processing equipment is working, the lock cylinder 202 will move away from the axis of rotation under the action of centrifugal force, thus ensuring the reliability of the lock cylinder 202 in the locked position. That is, the lock cylinder 202 maintains its locked position under the action of centrifugal force, ensuring the reliability of the door body 100's locking and thus ensuring the safe operation of the garment processing equipment.

[0059] Figure 1 In this design, the door body 100 includes a first door frame 101 and a second door frame 102 that are assembled together, with a slot 103 located between the first door frame 101 and the second door frame 102. This facilitates the assembly of the lock cylinder 202. Of course, the first door frame 101 and the second door frame 102 of the door body 100 are not strictly necessary. For example, a detachable plate can be provided corresponding to the slot 103 to form the slot 103 between the plate and the door body. The door lock assembly 200 can then be assembled and disassembled by removing and installing the plate.

[0060] It is understandable that the door lock assembly 200 can be installed at the location of the door handle (not shown in the figure) on the door body 100. In this case, the door lock assembly 200 can be unlocked and the door body 100 can be opened simultaneously with one hand. For example, the lock cylinder 202 of the door lock assembly 200 can be unlocked by pressing the thumb, and then the other four fingers can be inserted into the handle to open the door. Of course, the door lock assembly 200 can also be installed in other locations besides the handle, in which case the door lock assembly 200 can be unlocked with one hand and the door body 100 can be opened with the other hand.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the door 100 rotates with the roller, the position of the door 100 when it stops rotating is crucial for facilitating its opening. For example, generally, for ease of user operation, when the door 100 stops rotating, the door lock assembly 200 is located on the opening side of the door (generally the left, right, or top side of the door 100, combined with...). Figure 11 When the roller 300 is stationary, the door lock assembly 200 is positioned on the upper side of the door body 100, satisfying the user's general operating habits. Furthermore, the position of the door body 100 must be consistent each time it stops rotating, especially avoiding the door lock assembly 200 being located at the lower part of the door body 100 when it stops rotating. Based on this, the garment processing device of the present invention is equipped with a limiting member to restrict the position of the door lock assembly 200. The specific structure and placement of the limiting member are not limited here. For example, the position of the door lock assembly 200 when the door body 100 stops rotating can be restricted by limiting the angle of the roller each time it stops. Alternatively, the limiting member can be directly placed between the door lock assembly 200 and the housing of the garment processing device to ensure the position of the door body 100 when it stops rotating.

[0062] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a garment processing device may include an outer drum and a roller 300, wherein the roller 300 is installed inside the outer drum. In this case, to further ensure the safety of the garment processing device, an outer door may be provided corresponding to the opening of the outer drum. In this case, the outer door is installed on the housing of the garment processing device to realize the opening and closing of the outer drum opening, and the door body 100 is provided on the inner side of the outer door. During use, the outer door can be opened first, and then the door body 100 can be opened to retrieve and place garments. Alternatively, the garment processing device may only include the roller 300 and not the outer drum. Since a door lock assembly 200 is provided between the door body 100 and the roller 300, the safety of the garment processing device during operation can also be ensured.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and not for limiting the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The roller has an opening at one end for loading and unloading clothes; The door body is installed on the roller and is adapted to open and close the pick-up and put-out port, and rotates or stops with the roller; A door lock assembly includes a locking element and a lock cylinder, one of the locking element and the lock cylinder being mounted on the roller and the other being mounted on the door body, the lock cylinder being adapted to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position; In the locked position, the locking member and the lock cylinder are fixed relative to each other; in the unlocked position, the locking member and the lock cylinder are adapted to move relative to each other. One of the locking member and the lock cylinder has a locking hook, and the other has a lock hole; the locking member passes through the lock hole along a first direction, and the lock cylinder is adapted to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position along a second direction; the first direction and the second direction are arranged at an angle; in the unlocked position, the lock cylinder is adapted to move relative to the locking hook along the first direction; in the locked position, the lock cylinder is adapted to fix the locking hook along the first direction. As the roller drives the door to rotate, the lock cylinder remains in the locked position under the centrifugal force of the rotating door. The door lock assembly is installed at the location of the door handle, allowing the door to be unlocked and opened simultaneously with one hand; The door body has a slot and a clearance hole, the slot extending along the second direction and the clearance hole extending along the first direction; The lock cylinder is installed in the slot, the locking member is fixed to the roller, and the lock hook is adapted to pass through the clearance hole to be inserted into the lock hole. The lock cylinder includes a pressing part, and in the locked position, the pressing part is at least partially exposed in the slot.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lock cylinder includes: A locking part is connected to the pressing part, and the locking part is located in the slot; A reset component is connected between the slot and the locking part; The lock cylinder is adapted to switch from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the reset member.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The door body has a first guide portion, and the first end of the reset member is installed in the first guide portion; The locking part has a second guide part on the end face opposite to the pressing part, and the second end of the reset member is mounted on the second guide part.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking part has a first limiting surface at the end facing the pressing part, and the door body has a second limiting surface that cooperates with the first limiting surface. When the reset member drives the lock cylinder to switch to the locking position, the first limiting surface and the second limiting surface make limiting contact.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking element includes a mounting base connected to the locking hook and fixed to the roller.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The door body includes a first door frame and a second door frame that are combined with each other, and the slot is located between the first door frame and the second door frame.

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