Connecting assembly, duplex body and duplex washing machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connection assembly, a duplex washing machine, and a duplex washing machine in the technical field of washing machines. The connection assembly includes a first connecting member, a limiting groove, and a third connecting member. By designing that any position along the extending direction of the limiting groove can serve as a connection position for the third connecting member, the third connecting member has a certain amount of thrust on the first connecting member, thereby being able to secure second washing machines of different sizes. By canceling the fixation of the third connecting member on the first connecting member and withdrawing the third connecting member from the first connecting member, one side of the second washing machine is no longer fixed. After canceling the fixation of the second connecting member on the other side of the second washing machine, the second washing machine can be removed, thus facilitating operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a connecting assembly, a duplex body and a duplex washing machine. Background Art

[0002] In the related technology for connecting duplex bodies, connecting components are generally used to connect two objects, which has the problem of poor adaptability. A duplex body is generally composed of a cabinet and a body. Taking a duplex washing machine as an example, the upper body, i.e., the washing machine, is generally used to match the lower body, i.e., the washing machine cabinet, at the bottom. The washing machine cabinet and the washing machine are often formed in an integrated manner or a dedicated mounting hole for connecting to the washing machine cabinet is opened on the washing machine. The connecting components used for this assembly method have poor adaptability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem of poor adaptability of the connection components in the prior art, and to provide a connection component, a duplex body and a duplex body.

[0004] The present invention is directed to a connection assembly for connecting a first body and a second body, comprising:

[0005] A first connecting member, wherein the first connecting member comprises:

[0006] a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate bent relative to each other, the first fixing plate having a first outer end, the second fixing plate being bent relative to the first fixing plate from the first outer end of the first fixing plate, the first fixing plate being provided with a first connecting hole for cooperating with a first fixing member to connect to the first body;

[0007] A limiting groove is provided on the second fixing plate, and the limiting groove extends along the extending direction of the first outer end;

[0008] A third connecting member, the third connecting member comprising:

[0009] a third fixing plate, the third fixing plate having a third outer end and a fourth outer end opposite to each other, the third fixing plate being provided with a first engaging hole for engaging with the second fixing member to connect with the second body;

[0010] The first side plate is bent relative to the third fixing plate from the third outer end of the third fixing plate, and a positioning hole is opened on the first side plate.

[0011] The second side plate is bent relative to the third fixing plate from the fourth outer end of the third fixing plate, and the first side plate and the second side plate are bent toward the same side of the third fixing plate.

[0012] The limiting groove has a connection position connected to the positioning hole, and the connection position is located at any position of the limiting groove;

[0013] The first connecting member and the third connecting member are configured such that, in a connected state, the limiting groove and the positioning hole are opposite to each other and can be fixedly connected by a third fixing member.

[0014] In some embodiments, the connection assembly further comprises:

[0015] A second connecting member, the second connecting member comprising:

[0016] A fourth fixing plate and a fifth fixing plate, the fourth fixing plate having a second outer end, the fifth fixing plate being bent from the second outer end of the fourth fixing plate relative to the fourth fixing plate and extending parallel to and in the same direction as the fourth fixing plate, the fourth fixing plate being provided with a third connecting hole for cooperating with a fourth fixing member to connect to the first body, and the fifth fixing plate being provided with a second clamping hole for cooperating with the fifth fixing member to connect to the second body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the upper surface of the fifth fixing plate and the lower surface of the fourth fixing plate have a first distance;

[0018] In a connected state of the first connecting member and the third connecting member, a second distance is formed between the upper surface of the third fixing plate and the lower surface of the first fixing plate, and the first distance is equal to the second distance.

[0019] In some embodiments, the length of the fifth fixing plate is less than the length of the fourth fixing plate; and / or,

[0020] The second engaging hole is a through hole with one end open and extending toward the second outer end in a direction perpendicular to the second outer end.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first side panel and the second side panel have the same height.

[0022] In some embodiments, a stepped layer is formed between the third outer end and the fourth outer end of the third fixing plate, and the stepped layer includes a first stepped layer and a second stepped layer higher than the first stepped layer;

[0023] The first clamping hole is arranged on the first stepped layer, and is a through hole with one end open and extending along the extension direction of the third outer end. An auxiliary clamping portion is provided on the second stepped layer, and the auxiliary clamping portion is opposite to the first clamping hole. The auxiliary clamping portion is concave in the direction away from the first clamping hole along the extension direction of the third outer end.

[0024] In some embodiments, a duplex machine is provided, comprising:

[0025] The aforementioned connection components;

[0026] A first body and a second body, the connecting component is provided between the first body and the second body to connect the first body and the second body.

[0027] In some embodiments, a duplex body is provided, comprising the above-mentioned connection assembly;

[0028] A first body and a second body, wherein the connecting assembly is provided between the first body and the second body to connect the first body and the second body;

[0029] The first body has an upper end surface opposite to the second body;

[0030] The first connecting member and the second connecting member in the connecting assembly are fixed on opposite sides of the upper end surface, and the third connecting member and the first connecting member are fixedly connected via the third fixing member.

[0031] In some embodiments, the first fixing plate and the first body are connected by the first fixing member and the first connecting hole;

[0032] The third fixing plate and the second body are connected by the second fixing member and the first clamping hole;

[0033] The second fixing plate and the first side plate are connected in cooperation with the limiting groove and the positioning hole through the third fixing member;

[0034] The fourth fixing plate is connected to the first body through the fourth fixing member and the third connecting hole;

[0035] The fifth fixing plate and the second body are connected by the fifth fixing member and the second clamping hole;

[0036] The opening of the second clamping hole is opposite to the opening of the first clamping hole.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first body and the second body are in a connected state, the first body is located below the second body, the end surface of the second body connected to the first body is the lower end surface of the second body, the end surface of the first body connected to the second body is the upper end surface of the first body, and the lower end surface is fixedly connected to a foot;

[0038] The first connecting member and the second connecting member are both connected to the upper end surface, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center position of the upper end surface;

[0039] The third connecting member is connected to the first connecting member;

[0040] The first connecting member, the second connecting member and the third connecting member are all connected to the corresponding base footings.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first body and the second body are in a connected state.

[0042] The first outer end is closer to the upper end surface edge than the second outer end,

[0043] The second outer end is closer to the edge of the upper end surface than the first clamping hole.

[0044] The third outer end is closer to the upper end surface edge than the second clamping hole.

[0045] In some embodiments,

[0046] The footing includes a first footing, a second footing, a third footing, and a fourth footing, wherein the first footing, the second footing, the third footing, and the fourth footing are respectively connected to the four corners of the lower end surface, and the first footing, the second footing, the third footing, and the fourth footing are all provided with locking nuts;

[0047] The number of the first connecting members is 2, and the two first connecting members correspond to the first footing and the second footing respectively;

[0048] The number of the second connecting members is 2, and the two second connecting members correspond to the third footing and the fourth footing respectively, and the locking nuts on the third footing and the fourth footing lock the corresponding second connecting members;

[0049] The number of the third connecting members is 2, the two third connecting members respectively corresponding to the two first connecting members, the two first connecting members respectively corresponding to the third base and the fourth base, and the locking nuts on the third base and the fourth base lock the corresponding third connecting members;

[0050] The third base and the fourth base are respectively inserted into the corresponding second clamping holes;

[0051] The first base and the second base are respectively inserted into the corresponding first clamping holes;

[0052] The locking nuts on the third base and the fourth base are respectively located in the corresponding auxiliary clamping parts.

[0053] In some embodiments, a duplex washing machine is provided, comprising:

[0054] The above-mentioned connecting component, or the above-mentioned duplex body.

[0055] The solution provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0056] By designing any position on the retaining slot as a connection point for the third connector, the third connector has a certain amount of thrust on the first connector. This connection assembly allows the first unit to be paired with second units of varying sizes, providing a wide range of adaptability for duplex washing machines, such as duplex washing machines. By removing the third connector from the first unit and pulling it away from the first unit, one side of the second unit is freed from its securement. By then removing the second connector from its securement on the other side of the second unit, the second unit can be removed, making it easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0057] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive effort. In the accompanying drawings:

[0058] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a duplex washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a first body and a connecting assembly (the base foot is a component of the second body and is shown here to facilitate the connection relationship with the connecting assembly) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a first connecting member shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a second connecting member shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a third connecting member shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 6 2 is a cross-sectional view of a connection assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] In the figure: 1-first connecting member, 101-first fixing plate, 102-second fixing plate, 103-limiting groove, 2-second connecting member, 201-fourth fixing plate, 202-fifth fixing plate, 203-second clamping hole, 3-third connecting member, 301-third fixing plate, 302-first side plate, 303-second side plate, 304-positioning hole, 305-first clamping hole, 306-auxiliary clamping part, 4-first body, 5-second body, 6-base, 601-first base, 602-second base, 603-third base, 604-fourth base, 7-locking nut, 8-step layer, 801-first step layer, 802-second step layer, 9-first connecting hole, 10-third connecting hole.

[0065] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0066] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "inside" and "outside" etc. indicating orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0067] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," "in contact," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0068] Explanation of terminology: Base. Bases are widely used in household appliances. The base in the following embodiment is the base of the second body of a duplex washing machine. The base structure is a connecting column, one end of which is fixedly connected to the second body, and the other end of the connecting column is fixedly connected to the base plate. The base is composed of the connecting column and the base plate.

[0069] In the related technology for connecting duplex bodies, connecting components are generally used to connect two objects, which has the problem of poor adaptability. A duplex body is generally composed of a cabinet and a body. Taking a duplex washing machine as an example, the upper body, i.e., the washing machine, is generally used to match the lower body, i.e., the washing machine cabinet, at the bottom. The washing machine cabinet and the washing machine are often formed in an integrated manner or a dedicated mounting hole for connecting to the washing machine cabinet is opened on the washing machine. The connecting components used for this assembly method have poor adaptability.

[0070] Based on the above background, the following embodiments are proposed:

[0071] Example 1:

[0072] like Figure 1-3 As shown in Figures 5 and 6, this embodiment provides a connecting assembly for connecting a first body 4 and a second body 5, including:

[0073] The first connecting member 1 includes:

[0074] The first fixing plate 101 and the second fixing plate 102 are bent relative to each other, the first fixing plate 101 having a first outer end, the second fixing plate 102 being bent relative to the first fixing plate 102 from the first outer end of the first fixing plate 101, and the first fixing plate 101 being provided with a first connecting hole 9 for cooperating with a first fixing member to connect to the first body 4;

[0075] A limiting groove 103 is formed on the second fixing plate 102, and the limiting groove 103 extends along the extending direction of the first outer end;

[0076] The third connecting member 3 includes:

[0077] A third fixing plate 301 having a third outer end and a fourth outer end opposite to each other, and a first engaging hole 305 for engaging with the second fixing member to connect to the second body 5;

[0078] The first side plate 302 is bent relative to the third fixing plate 301 at the third outer end of the third fixing plate 301. A positioning hole 304 is opened on the first side plate 302.

[0079] The second side plate 303 is bent relative to the third fixing plate 301 from the fourth outer end of the third fixing plate 301, and the first side plate 302 and the second side plate 303 are bent toward the same side of the third fixing plate 301.

[0080] The limiting groove 103 has a connection position connected to the positioning hole 304, and the connection position is at any position of the limiting groove 103;

[0081] The first connecting member 1 and the third connecting member 3 are configured such that, in the connected state, the limiting groove 103 and the positioning hole 304 are opposite to each other and can be fixedly connected by the third fixing member.

[0082] The connection position being at any position of the limiting groove 103 means that “before the first connecting member 1 and the third connecting member 3 are connected, the connection position can be selected from any position of the limiting groove 103 according to actual circumstances, as long as the position can meet the requirements for connecting the first connecting member 1 and the third connecting member 3. Moreover, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that once the first connecting member 1 and the third connecting member 3 are fixedly connected, the connection position is fixed”;

[0083] In this embodiment, the first connecting member 1 and the third connecting member 3 cooperate with each other so that the first body 4 can be used with second bodies 5 of different sizes and models, thereby broadening the range of choices for users.

[0084] Specific, combined Figure 2 The structure of the first connecting member 1 is designed to be adjustable and can fix the second body 5 of different sizes. By using the first fixing member to pass through the first connecting hole 9, the first fixing plate 101 is fixed to the first body 4, and the second body 5 and the first body 4 are pre-positioned. Then, the third connecting member 3 is buckled on the first connecting member 1, that is, the first side plate 302 is close to the first fixing plate 102, and the third connecting member 3 is gradually pushed on the first connecting member 1. At this time, the third connecting member 3 is also gradually close to the second body 5. When the first clamping hole 305 is in close contact with the second fixing member, the second fixing member cooperates with the first clamping hole 305. The third fixing plate 301 is fixedly connected to the second body 5. At this time, the position of the first side plate 302 corresponds to the connection position on the limiting groove 103. The third fixing member is used to penetrate the limiting groove 103 and the positioning hole 304 to fix the first side plate 302 to the second fixing plate 102, so that the third connecting member 3 and the first connecting member 1 are firmly fixed, thereby completing the fixation of the second body 5 and the first body 4. Any position in the extension direction of the limiting groove 103 can be used as a connection position connected to the positioning hole 304, so that the third connecting member 3 has a certain amount of advancement on the first connecting member 1, so that second bodies 5 of different sizes can be fixed.

[0085] Similar to the above-mentioned fixing process of the second body 5, when disassembling the second body 5, first remove the second connecting member and the third fixing member that fix the third connecting member 3, then pull the third connecting member 3 away from the first connecting member 1, and the second body 5 can be disassembled, which is easy to operate.

[0086] In this embodiment, the first fixing member can be a positioning member, which can at least limit the movement, shaking, and wobbling of the first fixing plate 101. The second fixing member can be a positioning member, which can at least limit the movement, shaking, and wobbling of the third fixing plate 301. The third fixing member can be a positioning member, which can at least limit the movement, shaking, and wobbling of the first side plate 302.

[0087] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 2 、 4 As shown,

[0088] The connecting assembly further includes a second connecting member 2, which includes:

[0089] The fourth fixing plate 201 and the fifth fixing plate 202 are provided with a fourth fixing plate 201 having a second outer end, and the fifth fixing plate 202 is bent relative to the fourth fixing plate 201 from the second outer end of the fourth fixing plate 201 and extends parallel to and in the same direction as the fourth fixing plate 201. The fourth fixing plate 201 is provided with a third connecting hole 10 for cooperating with the fourth fixing member to connect to the first body 4, and the fifth fixing plate 202 is provided with a second latching hole 203 for cooperating with the fifth fixing member to connect to the second body 5. It should be noted that the fifth fixing plate 202 is parallel to the fourth fixing plate 201, including the cases of absolute parallelism and the presence of a certain error. For example, the relative angle between the two is 0° or close to 0°, for example, [0°, 1°], and another example is [0°, 0.8°], (0°, 0.5°], etc., which are all within the range of "parallel" mentioned in the embodiments of the present application.

[0090] In this embodiment, the second connecting member 2 is used to pre-position the second body 5 and the first body 4. First, the fourth fixing member is passed through the third connecting hole 10 to fix the fourth fixing plate 201 on the first body 4. Then, the second body 5 corresponds to the first body 4, and the fifth fixing member is passed through the second clamping hole 203 to fix the second fixing plate 202 to the second body 5, thereby pre-fixing the second body 5 on the first body 4, providing a pre-fixed basis for the subsequent further fixation between the first body 4 and the second body 5 by the first connecting member 1 and the third connecting member 3.

[0091] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown,

[0092] There is a first distance between the upper surface of the fifth fixing plate 202 and the lower surface of the fourth fixing plate 201 . When the fifth fixing plate 202 and the fourth fixing plate 201 are parallel, the first distance is the distance between them.

[0093] When the first connector 1 and the third connector 3 are connected, a second spacing is established between the upper surface of the third fixing plate 301 and the lower surface of the first fixing plate 101, and the first spacing is equal to the second spacing. In other words, when the first connector 1 and the third connector 3 are connected, the upper surface of the third fixing plate 301 and the lower surface of the first fixing plate 101 are parallel, and the spacing is the second spacing.

[0094] The first spacing is equal to the second spacing, so that the fifth fixing plate 202 and the third fixing plate 301 are located in the same horizontal or vertical plane. This design allows the second body 5 to be more stably fixedly connected to the first body 4 .

[0095] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as shown in FIG4 ,

[0096] The length of the fifth fixing plate 202 is less than the length of the fourth fixing plate 201; and / or,

[0097] The second engaging hole 203 is a through hole with one end open and extending toward the second outer end in a direction perpendicular to the second outer end.

[0098] The fourth fixing plate 201 is longer than the fifth fixing plate 202 . This design allows the fourth fixing plate 201 to extend a certain distance relative to the fifth fixing plate 202 , thereby facilitating fixed connection between the fourth fixing plate 201 and the first body 4 .

[0099] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown,

[0100] The first side plate 302 and the second side plate 303 are of equal height. The equal height of the first side plate 302 and the second side plate 303 allows the third connecting member 3 to be pushed more smoothly on the first connecting member 1 as a whole. At the same time, the third connecting member 3 can fix the second body 5 more stably.

[0101] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown,

[0102] A stepped layer 8 is formed between the third outer end and the fourth outer end of the third fixing plate 301. The stepped layer 8 includes a first stepped layer 801 and a second stepped layer 802 which is higher than the first stepped layer.

[0103] The first clamping hole 305 is arranged on the first stepped layer 801, and is a through hole with one end open and extending along the extension direction of the third outer end. An auxiliary clamping portion 306 is provided on the second stepped layer 802. The auxiliary clamping portion 306 is opposite to the first clamping hole 305. The auxiliary clamping portion 306 is concave along the extension direction of the third outer end in the direction away from the first clamping hole 305.

[0104] The arrangement of the stepped layer 8 enables the first clamping hole 305 and the auxiliary clamping portion 306 to be distributed in a stepped manner, which not only provides a connection hole position for the second fixing member, but also provides sufficient space for the second fixing member.

[0105] Preferably, the first fixing member is a screw, the second fixing member is a bolt and a base foot of the second body 5, the base foot of the second body 5 is clamped into the first clamping hole 305, and the bolt fixes the third fixing plate 301 on the base foot, the third fixing member is a screw, the fourth fixing member is a screw, the fifth fixing member is a bolt and a base foot of the second body 5, the base foot of the second body 5 is clamped into the second clamping hole 203, and the bolt fixes the fifth fixing plate 202 on the base foot.

[0106] Example 2

[0107] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a duplex machine body, including:

[0108] The connection component in embodiment 1;

[0109] The first body 4 and the second body 5, the connecting assembly is provided between the first body 4 and the second body 5 to connect the first body 4 and the second body 5;

[0110] The first body 4 has an upper end surface opposite to the second body 5;

[0111] The first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 in the connecting assembly are fixed on opposite sides of the upper end surface, and the third connecting member 3 and the first connecting member 1 are fixedly connected via a third fixing member.

[0112] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the upper end surface is square, and along the outer periphery of the square, at the four corners of the square, there are, in sequence, an assembly (a combination of the first connector and the third connector), an assembly, a second connector, and a second connector. The second connector is disposed opposite the assembly.

[0113] In one implementation of this embodiment, the upper end surface is circular, square, or an irregular polygon. Above the upper end surface, four components are arranged clockwise: an assembly (a combination of the first and third connectors), an assembly, a second connector, and a second connector. A line connecting two adjacent components forms a square, and the second connector and the assembly are arranged opposite each other. Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the opening of the second engaging hole 203 is opposite the opening of the first engaging hole 305.

[0114] The first fixing plate 101 is connected to the first body 4 through the first fixing member and the first connecting hole 9;

[0115] The third fixing plate 301 is connected to the second body 5 through the second fixing member and the first clamping hole 305;

[0116] The second fixing plate 102 and the first side plate 302 are connected by the third fixing member, the limiting groove 103 and the positioning hole 304;

[0117] The fourth fixing plate 201 is connected to the first body 4 through the fourth fixing member and the third connecting hole 10;

[0118] The fifth fixing plate 202 and the second body 5 are connected to each other through the fifth fixing member and the second clamping hole 203 .

[0119] In this embodiment, the first fixing member can be a screw, the second fixing member can be a bolt and a base foot of the second body 5, the base foot of the second body 5 is clamped into the first clamping hole 305, and the bolt fixes the third fixing plate 301 on the base foot, the third fixing member can be a screw, the fourth fixing member can be a screw, the fifth fixing member can be a bolt and a base foot of the second body 5, the base foot of the second body 5 is clamped into the second clamping hole 203, and the bolt fixes the fifth fixing plate 202 on the base foot.

[0120] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 、 2 As shown,

[0121] The first body 4 and the second body 5 are in a connected state, the first body 4 is located below the second body 5, the end surface where the second body 5 is connected to the first body 4 is the lower end surface of the second body 5, and the end surface where the first body 4 and the second body 5 are connected is the upper end surface of the first body 4, and the lower end surface is fixedly connected to the base foot 6;

[0122] The first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 are both connected to the upper end surface, and the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 are symmetrically arranged about the center position of the upper end surface;

[0123] The third connecting member 3 is connected to the first connecting member 1;

[0124] The first connecting member 1 , the second connecting member 2 and the third connecting member 3 are all connected to corresponding footings 6 .

[0125] In this embodiment, the duplex body is fixed by using a connecting assembly. First, the two base feet 6 on the front side of the lower end of the second body 5 are fixed to the second connecting member 2 located on the front side of the upper end of the first body 4. The fourth fixing plate 201 is fixed to the upper end surface of the first body 4 by screws. The fifth connecting plate 202 is L-shaped. The two base feet 6 on the front side of the lower end of the second body 5 are fixed to the second connecting member 2 located on the front side of the upper end of the first body 4. Specifically, the connecting column part of the base foot 6 is snapped into the corresponding second snap-in hole 203, so that the second connecting member 2 can fully pre-fix the base foot 6 on the front side. At this time, the two base feet 6 on the rear side of the lower end surface of the second body 5 are naturally located on the first connecting member 1, and the first connecting member 1 is not fixed to the front side at this time. The corresponding base foot 6 is buckled on the third connecting member 3 on the first connecting member 1, and the third connecting member 3 is gradually pushed on the first connecting member 1 so that it is close to the corresponding base foot 6 until it is in close contact with the corresponding base foot 6. At this time, the position of the third connecting member 3 corresponds to the connection position on the limiting groove 103. A screw is used to pass through the limiting groove 103 to fix the third connecting member 3 between the first fixing plate 101 and the second fixing plate 102 to complete the fixation of the second body 5. Any position in the extension direction of the limiting groove 103 can be used as the connection position of the third connecting member 3, so that the third connecting member 3 has a certain amount of advancement on the first connecting member 1, so that the second body 5 of different sizes with front base feet 6 and rear base feet 6 of different distances can be fixed.

[0126] Similar to the above-mentioned fixing process of the second body 5, when disassembling the second body 5, first unscrew the screws and the second fixing member fixing the third connecting member 3, and pull the third connecting member 3 away from the first connecting member 1. At this time, the rear base 6 loses its fixation, and then cancels the fixation of the second connecting member 2 on the front base 6. Then, the second body 5 can be disassembled, which is convenient to operate.

[0127] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown,

[0128] The first body 4 and the second body 5 are in a connected state.

[0129] The first outer end is closer to the edge of the upper end surface than the second outer end.

[0130] The second outer end is closer to the upper end edge than the first clamping hole 305.

[0131] The third outer end is closer to the edge of the upper end surface relative to the second clamping hole 203;

[0132] The second engaging hole 203 and the first engaging hole 305 have opening directions opposite to each other.

[0133] In the design of this embodiment, the second fixing plate 102 forms a barrier for the third connecting member 3 on one side of the edge of the upper end face, thereby facilitating the stable advancement of the third connecting member 3. The second snap-in hole 203 and the first snap-in hole 305 have opening directions opposite to each other, so that the second connecting member 2 and the third connecting member 3 relatively form a fixed limit on the front and rear directions of the second body 5, so that the second body 5 and the first body 4 are firmly fixed.

[0134] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown,

[0135] The footing 6 includes a first footing 601, a second footing 602, a third footing 603, and a fourth footing 604. The first footing 601, the second footing 602, the third footing 603, and the fourth footing 604 are respectively connected to the four corners of the lower end surface. The first footing 601, the second footing 602, the third footing 603, and the fourth footing 604 are all provided with locking nuts 7.

[0136] The number of the first connecting members 1 is 2, and the two first connecting members 1 correspond to the first footing 601 and the second footing 602 respectively;

[0137] There are two second connecting members 2, and the two second connecting members 2 correspond to the third footing 603 and the fourth footing 604 respectively. The locking nuts 7 on the third footing 603 and the fourth footing 604 lock the corresponding second connecting members 2.

[0138] The number of third connecting members 3 is 2, the two third connecting members 3 correspond to the two first connecting members 1 respectively, the two first connecting members 1 correspond to the third base 603 and the fourth base 604 respectively, and the locking nuts 7 on the third base 603 and the fourth base 604 lock the corresponding third connecting members 3.

[0139] The third base 603 and the fourth base 604 are respectively inserted into the corresponding second engaging holes 203;

[0140] The first base 601 and the second base 602 are respectively inserted into the corresponding first engaging holes 305;

[0141] The locking nuts 7 on the third base 603 and the fourth base 604 are respectively located in the corresponding auxiliary clamping portions 306 .

[0142] The locking nut 7 locks the second connecting member 2 and the third connecting member 3, thereby further increasing the connection firmness between the second body 5 and the first body 4 of the connecting assembly.

[0143] Example 3

[0144] This embodiment provides a duplex washing machine. Figure 1-6As shown, it includes the connecting assembly in embodiment one, or the duplex body in embodiment two.

[0145] In the duplex washing machine of this embodiment, the structure of the first connecting member 1 is designed to be adjustable, which can fix second bodies 5 of different sizes. The first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 are fixed to the upper end surface of the first body 4 by using screws. When fixing the second body 5, first fix the two base feet 6 on the front side of the lower end of the second body 5 to the second connecting member 2 located on the front side of the upper end of the first body 4, and tighten the corresponding locking nuts 7 on the base feet 6 so that the base feet 6 are firmly connected to the corresponding second connecting member 2. At this time, the two base feet 6 on the rear side of the lower end surface of the second body 5 are located on the first connecting member 1. The first connecting member 1 does not fix the corresponding base feet 6 at this time. Buckle the third connecting member 3 on the first connecting member 1 and screw them one by one on the first connecting member 1. The third connector 3 is gradually advanced toward the corresponding footing 6 until it makes close contact with the corresponding footing 6. At this point, the third connector 3 is positioned corresponding to the connection position on the limiting slot 103. Screws are inserted through the limiting slot 103 to secure the third connector 3 between the first fixing plate 101 and the second fixing plate 102. The corresponding locknut 7 on the footing 6 is tightened to securely connect the footing 6 to the corresponding third connector 3, thereby securing the second body 5. Any position along the extending direction of the limiting slot 103 can serve as a connection position for the third connector 3, allowing the third connector 3 to be advanced a certain distance on the first connector 1. This allows for securing second bodies 5 of varying sizes with front and rear footings 6 at varying distances. Users can freely customize the second body 5, providing more options for assembly.

[0146] In summary, the ingenious design of this connection component is:

[0147] First, through the cooperation between the first connecting member, the second connecting member and the third connecting member, the first body in the duplex body can be used with the second body of different sizes and models. Specifically, any position in the extension direction of the limit groove on the first connecting member can be used as the connection position of the third connecting member, so that the third connecting member has a certain amount of advancement on the first connecting member, so that second bodies of different sizes can be fixed. Users can arbitrarily match the second body. This assembly method provides users with more choices.

[0148] Second, by canceling the fixation of the third connecting member on the first connecting member, the third connecting member is pulled out of the first connecting member. At this time, one side of the second body loses its fixation. After canceling the fixation of the second connecting member on the other side of the second body, the second body can be disassembled, which is convenient to operate.

[0149] It is further understood that in the present disclosure, "plurality" refers to two or more than two, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0150] It will be further understood that the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to describe various types of information, but such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish information of the same type from one another and do not indicate a particular order or level of importance. In fact, the terms "first," "second," and the like are fully interchangeable. For example, first information could be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information could be referred to as first information without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0151] It is further understood that although operations are described in a particular order in the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring that the operations be performed in the particular order shown or in a serial order, or that all of the operations shown be performed to obtain the desired results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0152] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0153] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connecting assembly for connecting a first body (4) and a second body (5), characterized in that: include: A first connecting member (1), wherein the first connecting member (1) comprises: A first fixing plate (101) and a second fixing plate (102) are bent relative to each other, the first fixing plate (101) having a first outer end, the second fixing plate (102) being bent relative to the first fixing plate (101) from the first outer end of the first fixing plate (101), and the first fixing plate (101) being provided with a first connecting hole (9) for cooperating with a first fixing member to connect to the first body (4); A limiting groove (103) is provided on the second fixing plate (102), and the limiting groove (103) extends along the extension direction of the first outer end; A third connecting member (3), the third connecting member (3) comprising: a third fixing plate (301), the third fixing plate (301) having a third outer end and a fourth outer end opposite to each other, the third fixing plate (301) being provided with a first clamping hole (305) for cooperating with a second fixing member to connect with the second body (5); The first side plate (302) is bent relative to the third fixing plate (301) from the third outer end of the third fixing plate (301), and a positioning hole (304) is opened on the first side plate (302). The second side plate (303) is bent relative to the third fixing plate (301) from the fourth outer end of the third fixing plate (301), and the first side plate (302) and the second side plate (303) are bent toward the same side of the third fixing plate (301). The limiting groove (103) has a connection position connected to the positioning hole (304), and the connection position is at any position of the limiting groove (103); The first connecting member (1) and the third connecting member (3) are configured such that, in a connected state, the limiting groove (103) and the positioning hole (304) are opposite to each other and can be fixedly connected by a third fixing member.

2. The connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The connection component further includes: A second connecting member (2), wherein the second connecting member (2) comprises: A fourth fixing plate (201) and a fifth fixing plate (202), wherein the fourth fixing plate (201) has a second outer end, the fifth fixing plate (202) is bent relative to the fourth fixing plate (201) from the second outer end of the fourth fixing plate (201) and extends parallel to and in the same direction as the fourth fixing plate (201), the fourth fixing plate (201) is provided with a third connecting hole (10) for cooperating with a fourth fixing member to connect to the first body (4), and the fifth fixing plate (202) is provided with a second clamping hole (203) for cooperating with the fifth fixing member to connect to the second body (5).

3. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The upper surface of the fifth fixing plate (202) and the lower surface of the fourth fixing plate (201) have a first distance; In a connected state of the first connecting member (1) and the third connecting member (3), an upper surface of the third fixing plate (301) and a lower surface of the first fixing plate (101) have a second spacing, and the first spacing is equal to the second spacing.

4. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The length of the fifth fixing plate (202) is less than the length of the fourth fixing plate (201); and / or, The second clamping hole (203) is a through hole with one end open and extending toward the second outer end in a direction perpendicular to the second outer end.

5. The connection assembly according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The first side plate (302) and the second side plate (303) have the same height.

6. The connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that A stepped layer (8) is formed between the third outer end and the fourth outer end of the third fixing plate (301), the stepped layer (8) comprising a first stepped layer (801) and a second stepped layer (802) higher than the first stepped layer; The first clamping hole (305) is provided on the first stepped layer (801), and is a through hole with one end open and extending along the extension direction of the third outer end. An auxiliary clamping portion (306) is provided on the second stepped layer (802), and the auxiliary clamping portion (306) is opposite to the first clamping hole (305). The auxiliary clamping portion (306) is concave in a direction away from the first clamping hole (305) along the extension direction of the third outer end.

7. A duplex machine, characterized in that: include: The connection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5; A first body (4) and a second body (5), wherein the connecting component is arranged between the first body (4) and the second body (5) to connect the first body (4) and the second body (5).

8. A duplex machine, characterized in that: include: The connection assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 6; A first body (4) and a second body (5), wherein the connecting assembly is arranged between the first body (4) and the second body (5) to connect the first body (4) and the second body (5); The first body (4) has an upper end surface opposite to the second body (5); The first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2) in the connecting assembly are fixed on opposite sides of the upper end surface, and the third connecting member (3) and the first connecting member (1) are fixedly connected via the third fixing member.

9. The duplex machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first fixing plate (101) and the first body (4) are connected in cooperation with each other through the first fixing member and the first connecting hole (9); The third fixing plate (301) and the second body (5) are connected in cooperation with each other through the second fixing member and the first clamping hole (305); The second fixing plate (102) and the first side plate (302) are connected in cooperation with the limiting groove (103) and the positioning hole (304) via the third fixing member; The fourth fixing plate (201) and the first body (4) are connected in cooperation with the third connecting hole (10) via the fourth fixing member; The fifth fixing plate (202) and the second body (5) are connected in cooperation with each other through the fifth fixing member and the second clamping hole (203); The opening of the second clamping hole (203) is opposite to the opening of the first clamping hole (305).

10. The duplex machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first body (4) and the second body (5) are in a connected state, the first body (4) is located below the second body (5), the end surface where the second body (5) is connected to the first body (4) is the lower end surface of the second body (5), the end surface where the first body (4) is connected to the second body (5) is the upper end surface of the first body (4), and the lower end surface is fixedly connected to a base foot (6); The first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2) are both connected to the upper end surface, and the first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2) are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center position of the upper end surface; The third connecting member (3) is connected to the first connecting member (1); The first connecting member (1), the second connecting member (2) and the third connecting member (3) are all connected to the corresponding base footings (6).

11. The duplex machine according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first body (4) and the second body (5) are in a connected state, The first outer end is closer to the upper end surface edge than the second outer end, The second outer end is closer to the upper end surface edge relative to the first clamping hole (305). The third outer end is closer to the upper end surface edge relative to the second clamping hole (203).

12. The duplex machine according to claim 11, characterized in that: The footing (6) includes a first footing (601), a second footing (602), a third footing (603) and a fourth footing (604); the first footing (601), the second footing (602), the third footing (603) and the fourth footing (604) are respectively connected to the four corners of the lower end surface; the first footing (601), the second footing (602), the third footing (603) and the fourth footing (604) are all provided with locking nuts (7); The number of the first connecting members (1) is 2, and the two first connecting members (1) correspond to the first base foot (601) and the second base foot (602) respectively; The number of the second connecting members (2) is 2, and the two second connecting members (2) correspond to the third base foot (603) and the fourth base foot (604) respectively. The locking nuts (7) on the third base foot (603) and the fourth base foot (604) lock the corresponding second connecting members (2). The number of the third connecting members (3) is 2, two of the third connecting members (3) correspond to two of the first connecting members (1), the two of the first connecting members (1) correspond to the third base foot (603) and the fourth base foot (604), respectively, and the locking nuts (7) on the third base foot (603) and the fourth base foot (604) lock the corresponding third connecting members (3); The third base foot (603) and the fourth base foot (604) are respectively inserted into the corresponding second clamping holes (203); The first base foot (601) and the second base foot (602) are respectively snapped into the corresponding first snap-fit ​​holes (305).

13. A duplex washing machine, characterized in that: include: The connection assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or the duplex body according to any one of claims 7 to 12.

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