Mini washing machine and mini washing machine sterilization method

Abstract

The application discloses a mini washing machine, which comprises a door body hinged to a washing machine box through a connecting rod assembly, and at least one sterilization lamp installed in the door body and facing the washing drum for sterilizing clothes; wherein, when the door body is closed, the sterilization lamp is turned on to perform sterilization; when the door body is turned open along the contour of the washing machine box under the traction of the connecting rod assembly, the sterilization lamp always faces the opening direction of the washing drum. The application also relates to a sterilization method of the mini washing machine. In the application, the sterilization lamp can sterilize the clothes in the washing drum, and the structure is simple and convenient to install. The sterilization lamp is sealed in the shell of the door body, and is waterproof and moisture-proof, so that an additional sealing structure does not need to be arranged on the sterilization lamp, and the production and manufacturing cost of the product is reduced. In addition, the sterilization lamp is prevented from facing the user, and the user is prevented from being damaged by the light of the sterilization lamp when the sterilization lamp is suddenly turned on, so that the safety performance of the product is improved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of washing machines, and more specifically to a mini washing machine and a method for sterilizing a mini washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, they have higher and higher requirements for a healthy and safe quality of life. While using mini washing machines to wash small items such as underwear separately, users are also paying more attention to the sterilization and purification functions of mini washing machines for clothes.

[0003] In daily life, after washing clothes in a washing machine, most people still air-dry them or use antibacterial detergents or special antibacterial equipment to sterilize them separately. Based on this, washing machines with antibacterial functions have appeared on the market, with various sterilization methods, most of which use ultraviolet sterilization. However, for mini washing machines, there are certain requirements for their overall size and volume, which limits the space of their internal structure. The existing method of installing antibacterial lamps at the door seal is no longer suitable for mini washing machines. If the antibacterial lamps are set according to the structure of a large washing machine, it is easy to damage the sealing performance of the door seal of the mini washing machine.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new structure to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the present invention aims to provide a mini washing machine in which a sterilizing lamp can sterilize the clothes inside the washing drum while the washing machine is washing clothes. The structure is simple and easy to install. The sterilizing lamp is sealed inside the door housing, making it waterproof and moisture-proof. There is no need to set an additional sealing structure on the sterilizing lamp, thus reducing the production and manufacturing costs of the product.

[0006] The technical solution of this invention is summarized as follows:

[0007] A mini washing machine includes:

[0008] The door is hinged to the washing machine cabinet via a linkage assembly;

[0009] At least one germicidal lamp is installed inside the door and faces the inside of the washing drum to sterilize the clothes;

[0010] When the door is closed, the sterilization lamp illuminates to perform sterilization; when the door is opened by flipping along the outline of the washing machine under the traction of the linkage assembly, the sterilization lamp always faces the opening of the washing drum.

[0011] Preferably, the linkage assembly includes at least two rods; one end of each rod is rotatably connected to two hinge points on the washing machine housing, and the other end is rotatably connected to two hinge points on the door; the door flips open along the upper contour of the washing machine housing under the traction of the two rods.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes: a lighting source, which is fixedly installed inside the door and positioned close to the germicidal lamp, for illuminating the washing machine.

[0013] Preferably, the lighting source includes at least one lamp and at least one downlight, wherein,

[0014] The downlight is used to illuminate the inside of the washing machine drum;

[0015] The light is used to illuminate the clothing loading opening when the door is opened.

[0016] Preferably, the door body includes a door frame, a cover plate disposed on the outside of the door frame, and a door glass fixed to the inside of the door frame;

[0017] The germicidal lamp is fixedly installed on the door frame and positioned opposite the door glass, and the light from the germicidal lamp passes through the door glass to illuminate the inside of the washing drum.

[0018] Preferably, a control panel assembly is fixedly installed on the door frame, the cover plate covers the control panel assembly, and the germicidal lamp is integrated into the back of the control panel assembly.

[0019] Preferably, the door frame has a through viewing window, and a mounting base for fixing the control panel assembly is formed on the door frame, the mounting base protruding towards the center of the viewing window and covering a portion of the viewing window.

[0020] Preferably, a small hole is provided on the back of the mounting base, the small hole is adapted to the germicidal lamp, and the light of the germicidal lamp shines into the washing machine drum through the small hole.

[0021] Preferably, the back of the mounting base is recessed to form a recessed portion, and the small hole is located within the recessed portion.

[0022] The present invention also provides a method for sterilizing a mini washing machine, comprising the following steps:

[0023] When the mini washing machine receives a sterilization command as described above, the status of the door of the mini washing machine is obtained;

[0024] If the door is determined to be closed, the germicidal lamp on the door will light up, and sterilization will be performed.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0026] This invention provides a mini washing machine, comprising: a door hinged to the washing machine body via a linkage assembly; and at least one germicidal lamp installed inside the door and facing the inside of the washing drum for sterilizing clothes. When the door is closed, the germicidal lamp illuminates to perform sterilization. When the door is opened along the contour of the washing machine body under the traction of the linkage assembly, the germicidal lamp always faces the opening of the washing drum. When the washing machine is washing clothes, the germicidal lamp can sterilize the clothes inside the washing drum. This structure is simple and easy to install. The germicidal lamp is sealed inside the door housing, making it waterproof and moisture-proof, eliminating the need for an additional sealing structure on the germicidal lamp and reducing product manufacturing costs. Furthermore, by ensuring the germicidal lamp always faces the opening of the washing drum during door opening and closing, the lamp is prevented from being directly opposite the user, thus preventing the user from being harmed by the germicidal lamp's light if it suddenly turns on, improving product safety and enhancing the user experience.

[0027] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it according to the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments of the present invention are given in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the door body, germicidal lamp, lighting source and connecting rod assembly in this invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the germicidal lamp and the lighting source in this invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the door body, germicidal lamp, and connecting rod assembly in this invention. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the door body, germicidal lamp, and connecting rod assembly in this invention. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the assembly structure of the germicidal lamp, lighting source and control board assembly in this invention;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the door frame, door glass, and connecting rod assembly in this invention;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a side view of the assembly structure of the door body and connecting rod assembly in this invention;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the door body flipping open and closed under the traction of the linkage assembly in this invention;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the door being closed to the washing machine casing in this invention;

[0038] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the door body flipping open and closed relative to the washing machine cabinet in this invention;

[0039] Figure 11 This is a flowchart of the sterilization method for a mini washing machine in this invention.

[0040] In the picture: 1. Washing machine;

[0041] 10. Door body; 11. Door frame; 111. Decorative panel; 112. Viewing window; 113. Control panel assembly; 1131. Mounting base; 11311. Small hole; 11312. Recess; 11313. Groove; 1132. Control circuit board; 1133. Top cover; 11331. Clamping plate; 12. Cover plate; 121. Buckle; 13. Door glass;

[0042] 20. Washing machine cabinet;

[0043] 30. Linkage assembly; 31. Fixture; 32. Member.

[0044] 40. Germicidal lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] In the accompanying drawings, shapes and dimensions may be enlarged for clarity, and the same reference numerals will be used in all figures to indicate the same or similar parts.

[0047] In the following description, terms such as center, thickness, height, length, front, back, rear, left, right, top, bottom, upper, and lower are defined relative to the structure shown in the accompanying drawings. In particular, "height" corresponds to the dimension from top to bottom, "width" corresponds to the dimension from left to right, and "depth" corresponds to the dimension from front to back. These are relative concepts and may vary depending on their location and usage. Therefore, these or other orientations should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0048] Terms involving attachment, connection, etc. (e.g., “connection” and “attachment”) refer to the relationship in which these structures are directly or indirectly fixed or attached to each other through an intermediate structure, as well as movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless otherwise explicitly stated.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] This invention provides a mini washing machine, combined with Figures 1-10 As shown, it includes:

[0051] The door 10 is hinged to the washing machine housing 20 via a connecting rod assembly 30;

[0052] At least one germicidal lamp 40 is installed inside the door 10 and faces the inside of the washing drum to sterilize the clothes;

[0053] When the door 10 is closed, the sterilization lamp 40 lights up to perform sterilization; when the door 10 is flipped open along the outline of the washing machine body 20 under the traction of the connecting rod assembly 30, the sterilization lamp 40 always faces the opening of the washing drum.

[0054] When the washing machine 1 is washing clothes, the sterilizing lamp 40 can sterilize the clothes inside the washing drum. This structure is simple and easy to install. The sterilizing lamp 40 is sealed inside the shell of the door 10, which is waterproof and moisture-proof. There is no need to set an additional sealing structure on the sterilizing lamp 40, which reduces the production and manufacturing cost of the product. In addition, the sterilizing lamp 40 is set to always face the opening of the washing drum during the opening and closing of the door 10, so as to avoid the sterilizing lamp 40 facing the user and prevent the user from being harmed by the light of the sterilizing lamp 40 when it is suddenly turned on, thereby improving the safety performance of the product and improving the user experience.

[0055] The sterilization lamp 40 can be turned on during the washing or spin-drying process, or after the washing is complete, depending on the actual design and usage requirements. Preferably, the washing machine 1 can also have a single sterilization program. When clothes are placed in the washing drum, the water inlet valve is closed, the drum rotates slowly, and the sterilization lamp 40 on the door 10 works independently to sterilize the clothes. This achieves sterilization of clothes during non-washing processes, which is both safe and convenient, saving users the time of individually sterilizing each garment and reducing pollution to the living environment. Thus, both clothes being washed and clean can be sterilized and mite-removed by the washing machine 1, effectively improving user convenience.

[0056] Furthermore, the germicidal lamp 40 can be set as follows:

[0057] When the washing machine door 10 is closed, the sterilization lamp 40 can be switched on and off.

[0058] When the washing machine door 10 is opened, the sterilization lamp 40 is turned off.

[0059] It should be understood that the germicidal lamp 40 can only be turned on when the door 10 is closed on the washing machine cabinet 20, further preventing the user from being harmed by the activation of the germicidal lamp 40 while the door 10 is open.

[0060] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 7-10 As shown, the linkage assembly 30 includes at least two rods 32; one end of each rod 32 is rotatably connected to two hinge points on the washing machine housing 20, and the other end is rotatably connected to two hinge points on the door 10; the door 10 flips open along the upper contour of the washing machine housing 20 under the traction of the two rods 32. Specifically, at least two rods 32 cooperate with the door 10 to form a multi-link transmission mechanism. By driving the rods 32, the linkage assembly 30 is rotated, and the rotation of the linkage assembly 30 drives the door 10 to flip open and close; that is, when the door 10 is open, under the traction of the two rods 32, the door 10 can disengage from the washing machine housing 20 and flip open along the upper contour of the washing machine housing 20. The door 10 of the mini washing machine 1 is small in size and light in weight. The door 10 can be flipped through a multi-link transmission mechanism. The multi-link transmission mechanism is stable and simple in structure. In order to facilitate the miniaturization design of the washing machine 1, it is preferable that the number of rods 32 of the linkage assembly 30 is two, which facilitates assembly and saves space, and is also beneficial to the design of the transmission and cooperation between the two rods 32.

[0061] Furthermore, combined Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the linkage assembly 30 also includes a fixing seat 31, which is used to fix the washing machine body 20 so that the door 10 can be flipped open and closed at the clothes loading port of the washing machine body 20. Specifically, the fixing seat 31 of the linkage assembly 30 is located above the door 10 and fixed to the upper position of the washing machine cabinet 20. One end of the rod 32 of the linkage assembly 30 is hinged to the door 10, and the other end is hinged to the fixing seat 31. When the door 10 is opened, the rod 32 rotates and lifts the door 10, so that the door 10 rises upward and outward relative to the washing machine cabinet 20. Then, the door 10 moves and opens along the upper contour of the washing machine cabinet 20 under the rotation of the rod 32. During the opening and closing process, the cover plate 12 of the door 10 always faces the outside of the door 10, and the door glass 13 always faces the washing machine cabinet 20, so that the germicidal lamp 40 always faces the washing machine cabinet 20 during the opening and closing process, avoiding the situation where the germicidal lamp 40 is opposite to the user.

[0062] In one embodiment, it further includes: a lighting source, which is fixedly installed inside the door and located near the germicidal lamp 40, for illuminating the washing machine 1.

[0063] Furthermore, the lighting source includes at least one lamp and at least one downlight, wherein,

[0064] The downlight is used to illuminate the inside of the washing machine drum;

[0065] The light is used to illuminate the clothing loading port when the door 10 is opened.

[0066] The switching of the drum light and the main light is not affected by the opening and closing of the door 10. Preferably, when the washing machine 1 door 10 is closed, the drum light is turned on to illuminate the inside of the washing drum, so that the user can observe the washing status of the clothes in the washing drum through the viewing window 112. When the washing machine 1 door 10 is open, the main light is turned on to illuminate the clothes loading port of the washing drum, so that the user can take out the clothes. This structure can improve the ease of use and intelligence of the washing machine 1, while also optimizing the aesthetics of the washing machine 1 and enhancing the user experience.

[0067] In one embodiment, the downlight, the lighting lamp and the germicidal lamp 40 are integrated together and can be disassembled as a whole. This structure is simple and easy to install.

[0068] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the door body 10 includes a door frame 11, a cover plate 12 covering the outside of the door frame 11, and a door glass 13 fixed to the inside of the door frame 11;

[0069] The germicidal lamp 40 is fixedly installed on the door frame 11 and is positioned opposite to the door glass 13. The light from the germicidal lamp 40 passes through the door glass 13 and shines into the washing drum.

[0070] A cover plate 12 is installed on the outside of the door frame 11 to form the outer surface of the door body 10. The door frame 11 has a snap-fit ​​protrusion at its edge, and the cover plate 12 has a corresponding snap-fit ​​part 121 at its edge. When the snap-fit ​​part 121 engages with the snap-fit ​​protrusion, the cover plate 12 is installed onto the door frame 11. This structure allows for simple and quick assembly.

[0071] A door frame 11 has a viewing window 112 extending through it. The connecting rod assembly 30 is hinged to the door frame 11. A decorative panel 111 covers the door frame 11, covering the inner side of the door frame 11 and concealing the connection structure between the connecting rod assembly 30 and the door frame 11, as well as the remaining structure on the surface of the door frame 11, to form the interior surface of the door body 10 and enhance its overall aesthetics. Simultaneously, when the door glass 13 is installed in the viewing window 112, the edge of the door glass 13 is held between the door frame 11 and the decorative panel 111. That is, after the decorative panel 111 is installed, it can press the door glass 13 against the door frame 11, forming a fixed installation structure for the door glass 13. Preferably, the decorative panel 111 and the door frame 11 are assembled using a snap-fit ​​structure, which is simple and easy to install. A sealing structure is provided between the door glass 13, the door frame 11, and the decorative panel 111.

[0072] Specifically, the germicidal lamp 40 is fixedly installed on the door frame 11. When the door 10 is closed, the germicidal lamp 40 can face the inside of the washing drum, and the light of the germicidal lamp 40 shines into the washing drum through the door glass 13. Unlike the traditional germicidal lamp 40 installed at the door seal, the germicidal lamp 40 in this embodiment does not need to be set with an additional sealing structure. It can achieve waterproof and moisture-proof as well as sterilization and disinfection by being set inside the door 10. The simplified structure effectively reduces costs and has a safer and more convenient use effect.

[0073] The germicidal lamp 40 is a UV lamp, and the door glass 13 includes a UV-resistant layer. The germicidal lamp 40 is an ultraviolet germicidal lamp, especially a UV germicidal lamp; the door glass 13 is made of a transparent light-transmitting material containing a UV-resistant layer, which facilitates the transmission of light from the germicidal lamp 40 and ensures its service life, and also allows the user to easily observe the washing process inside the washing drum through the door glass 13.

[0074] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 2-5As shown, a control panel assembly 113 is fixedly installed on the door frame 11, and the cover plate 12 covers the control panel assembly 113. The germicidal lamp 40 is integrated on the back of the control panel assembly 113. Specifically, the control panel assembly 113 is fixed on the door frame 11 and located in the middle position near the door body 10. The control panel assembly 113 includes a control circuit board 1132, whose front surface integrates a display module and encoder, etc., for displaying and selecting the washing program of the washing machine 1. The back of the control circuit board 1132 integrates the germicidal lamp 40, the lighting lamp, and the downlight. This structure can complete the connection of the germicidal lamp 40 and the lighting source without setting any additional wiring, optimizes the internal layout structure, improves the regularity of the internal components, and solves the problem of complex structure and high cost caused by the need to set a separate circuit for the germicidal lamp 40 in the prior art.

[0075] Furthermore, after assembly, the inner side of the cover plate 12 is tightly attached to the surface of the control panel assembly 113. The cover plate 12 is a glass panel, and a touch-sensitive control device can be provided on the inner side of the glass panel. This touch-sensitive control device is correspondingly set to the control panel assembly 113, enabling operation of the control panel assembly 113 by touching and pressing the glass panel, which is convenient and quick. This setting can avoid the problems of complex process and cumbersome operation caused by setting a hollow area on the glass panel when installing the control panel assembly 113. It is simple to manufacture and easy to mass-produce. At the same time, the glass cover plate 12 also allows users to easily observe the washing clothes through the viewing window 112 and has good aesthetics.

[0076] Furthermore, the door frame 11 has a through viewing window 112, and a mounting base 1131 for fixing the control panel assembly 113 is formed on the door frame 11. The mounting base 1131 extends protruding toward the center of the viewing window 112 and covers a portion of the viewing window 112. Specifically, the mounting base 1131 is integrally formed with the door frame 11, and a top cover 1133 is detachably mounted on the mounting base 1131. A retaining plate 11331 is formed on the top cover 1133, and a groove 11313 is provided on the mounting base 1131. When the retaining plate 11331 is engaged in the groove 11313, the top cover 1133 is installed on the mounting base 1131, and the control circuit board 1132 is clamped between the mounting base 1131 and the top cover 1133. The mounting base 1131 extends toward the center of the viewing window 112, so that the germicidal lamp 40 integrated on the control circuit board 1132 can be installed near the center of the viewing window 112, so that the germicidal lamp 40 can accurately project its light into the washing drum for sterilization.

[0077] Furthermore, in order not to affect the user's observation of the washing process inside the washing drum, the mounting bracket 1131 only obstructs a portion of the viewing window 112.

[0078] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control panel assembly 113 is located at the upper part of the view window 112. This placement makes it more accessible to the user, facilitating human-computer interaction and enhancing the user experience. It should be understood that the control panel assembly 113 can also be located at the lower part of the view window 112 or anywhere else.

[0079] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, a small hole 11311 is provided on the back of the mounting base 1131. The small hole 11311 is adapted to the sterilizing lamp 40, and the light from the sterilizing lamp 40 shines into the drum of the washing machine 1 through the small hole 11311. Specifically, the small hole 11311 is cylindrical. One end of the small hole 11311 protrudes and extends towards the control circuit board 1132 and abuts against the control circuit board 1132, and the sterilizing lamp 40 is enclosed in the small hole 11311. The other end of the small hole 11311 protrudes and extends towards the door glass 13. When the door 10 is closed, this arrangement allows the sterilizing lamp 40 to concentrate its light into the washing drum, preventing the light from entering other areas of the control board assembly 113 and thus affecting the sterilization effect, reducing light loss and waste.

[0080] Preferably, the lighting source and the germicidal lamp 40 are together disposed in the small hole 11311 to achieve light convergence and concentrated irradiation, thereby reducing light waste.

[0081] Furthermore, the mounting base 1131 has a recessed portion 11312 formed on its back, and the small hole 11311 is located within the recessed portion 11312. This recessed portion 11312 serves two purposes: firstly, it is a structure designed to improve the overall stability of the door frame 11 to ensure a good fit between the control panel assembly 113 and the cover plate 12; secondly, it can converge and block the light from the germicidal lamp 40. Since the door 10 in this embodiment has a certain curvature, when the germicidal lamp 40 is turned on, the light it emits easily leaks from the viewing window 112 to the outside of the cover plate 12. The recessed portion 11312 blocks some of the light emitted by the germicidal lamp 40 from the viewing window 112. Thus, when the washing machine 1 is performing a sterilization program, the user will not be harmed by the light from the germicidal lamp 40 when approaching or observing through the viewing window 112, improving product safety and enhancing the user experience.

[0082] Example 2

[0083] This invention also provides a method for sterilizing a mini washing machine, such as... Figure 11 As shown, it includes the following steps:

[0084] When the mini washing machine 1 in the above technical solution receives a sterilization command, the state of the door 10 of the mini washing machine 1 is obtained;

[0085] If the state of the door 10 is determined to be closed, the germicidal lamp 40 on the door 10 will light up and perform sterilization.

[0086] Specifically, after obtaining the status of the door 10 of the mini washing machine 1, it is determined whether the mini washing machine 1 meets the sterilization conditions, that is, whether the door 10 of the mini washing machine 1 is currently closed. If the door 10 is not closed, the current process is terminated; if the door 10 is closed, the next step is executed.

[0087] It should be understood that the germicidal lamp 40 can only be turned on when the door 10 is closed on the washing machine cabinet 20, in order to avoid the germicidal lamp 40 illuminating the user directly while the door 10 is open, thereby improving the safety performance of the product and enhancing the user experience.

[0088] Furthermore, the working time and number of cycles of the germicidal lamp 40 can be set according to different washing programs.

[0089] The sterilization process can be carried out simultaneously during washing and / or dehydration, or it can be performed as a separate sterilization procedure after washing.

[0090] Although embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A mini washing machine, characterized in that, include: The door is hinged to the washing machine cabinet via a linkage assembly; the door includes a door frame, a cover plate covering the outside of the door frame, and a door glass fixed to the inside of the door frame; during the opening and closing process, the cover plate always faces the outside of the door, and the door glass always faces the washing machine cabinet. At least one germicidal lamp is installed inside the door and facing the inside of the washing drum to sterilize the clothes; and the germicidal lamp is fixedly installed on the door frame and is positioned opposite the door glass, and the light of the germicidal lamp passes through the door glass to irradiate the inside of the washing drum; When the door is closed, the sterilization lamp illuminates to perform sterilization; when the door is opened by flipping along the outline of the washing machine under the traction of the linkage assembly, the sterilization lamp always faces the opening of the washing drum; a control panel assembly is fixedly installed on the door frame, the cover plate covers the control panel assembly, and the sterilization lamp is integrated into the back of the control panel assembly.

2. The mini washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage assembly includes at least two rods; one end of each rod is rotatably connected to two hinge points on the washing machine housing, and the other end is rotatably connected to two hinge points on the door; the door flips open along the upper contour of the washing machine housing under the traction of the two rods.

3. The mini washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A lighting source is fixedly installed inside the door and positioned near the germicidal lamp to illuminate the washing machine.

4. The mini washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The lighting source includes at least one lamp and at least one downlight, wherein, The downlight is used to illuminate the inside of the washing machine drum; The light is used to illuminate the clothing loading opening when the door is opened.

5. The mini washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The door frame has a through viewing window, and a mounting base for fixing the control panel assembly is formed on the door frame. The mounting base extends protruding toward the center of the viewing window and covers a portion of the viewing window.

6. The mini washing machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A small hole is provided on the back of the mounting base, which is adapted to the germicidal lamp, and the light from the germicidal lamp shines into the washing machine drum through the small hole.

7. The mini washing machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The back of the mounting base is recessed to form a recessed portion, and the small hole is located within the recessed portion.

8. A method for sterilizing a mini washing machine, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: When the mini washing machine as described in claim 1 receives a sterilization command, the state of the door of the mini washing machine is obtained; If the door is determined to be closed, the germicidal lamp on the door will light up, and sterilization will be performed.

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