Installation method of integrated cleaning device

By forming an installation area in the cabinet and utilizing a height-adjustable accommodation space and front pull-out drawer, the problems of high assembly difficulty and poor fit of the integrated cleaning device are solved, and convenient assembly and high reliability installation results are achieved .

CN119214561APending Publication Date: 2024-12-31NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310799906.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-30
Publication Date
2024-12-31

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Technical Problem

The existing integrated cleaning devices are difficult to install during assembly, and their fit with the cabinet after assembly is poor, which affects aesthetics and reliability.

Method used

Using a cabinet with a specific assembly structure, the first cleaning device, the second cleaning device and the water purifier can be provided with an installation space by forming an installation area in the cabinet. The first cleaning device can be assembled from top to bottom, the second cleaning device and the cleaning device. The water utensil can be installed through a mounting bracket, and fine-tuned with a height-adjustable accommodation space and a front pull drawer to ensure stable installation of each part.

Benefits of technology

The assembly process is simplified, the fit and reliability after assembly are improved, and the stability and aesthetics of the device are ensured.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a mounting method of an integrated cleaning device, which comprises the following steps: pushing a mounting frame into a mounting area of a cabinet from front to back, and supporting the bottom of the mounting frame on the ground; after the drawer is pushed in, the front side wall of the drawer forms a skirting board; a first cleaning device is put into the mounting opening from top to bottom, and the edge of the first cleaning device is lapped on the deck plate at the edge of the mounting opening; a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine are connected with an external water inlet pipeline and a sewer pipeline; a water inlet pipe and a blow-off pipe of the water purifier are connected firstly, and then the water purifier is placed on the right side of the upper part of the mounting frame; a second cleaning device is installed, the second cleaning device is moved to enable the rear portion of the second cleaning device to abut against a bottom plate of the installation frame, and the second cleaning device is pushed from front to back; the door body of the second cleaning device and the dish rack are pulled open, the front side frame edge of the second cleaning device and the front edge of the installation frame are locked through screws, after locking is completed, the door body of the second cleaning device and the dish rack are pushed back, and the door body of the second cleaning device is basically flush with the front side wall of the cabinet body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to an installation method of an integrated cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] In order to improve the utilization rate of kitchen space, some integrated cleaning device structures have appeared in household kitchens.

[0003] For example, the applicant's prior patent ZL 202123009743.X "An integrated cleaning device" discloses a structure, which includes a first sink and a second sink arranged side by side, and a first dishwasher is arranged under the first sink. The first dishwasher is a front-opening dishwasher, and the space under the second sink forms an accommodating space. A drain port and a return port are provided at the bottom of the second sink. A pump assembly is provided at the bottom of the second sink, which can allow the water in the second sink to flow out through the drain port and then flow back to the second sink through the return port.

[0004] The above solution integrates the first sink, the second sink, and the first dishwasher together. Each part is compactly assembled and has different functions, which greatly improves the utilization rate of the kitchen space. However, it is precisely because the parts are compactly assembled that the installation is very difficult, and the cabinets need to have a high degree of adaptability, which requires independent customized cabinets. Customized cabinets often have poor fit of each part after installation due to errors, which not only affects the appearance, but also has poor reliability of assembly of each part. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an installation method of an integrated cleaning device which is easy to assemble and has a good fit with a cabinet after assembly and good assembly reliability in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above technical problems is:

[0007] A method for installing an integrated cleaning device, the integrated cleaning device comprising:

[0008] A cabinet, comprising a countertop and a cabinet body, wherein the cabinet bodies are at least two and are arranged at intervals below the countertop, and an installation area is formed between two adjacent cabinet bodies, and the countertop is provided with an installation opening arranged corresponding to the installation area and extending vertically;

[0009] A mounting frame is provided in the mounting area, comprising a left side plate and a right side plate arranged close to the two side edges of the mounting area, a front opening is formed between the front side edges of the left side plate and the right side plate, and a top opening corresponding to the mounting opening is formed between the top edges of the left side plate and the right side plate;

[0010] A first cleaning device, which can be installed at the installation opening from top to bottom and whose lower part is accommodated in the space above the installation frame, comprises a fruit and vegetable cleaning machine located on the left and a water tank located on the right;

[0011] A second cleaning device, which is a front-loading dishwasher, is disposed in the mounting frame and below the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine; and

[0012] a water purifier, arranged in the mounting frame and located under the sink;

[0013] The installation method comprises the following steps:

[0014] Push the mounting frame with the drawer installed into the mounting area of ​​the cabinet from front to back, with the bottom of the mounting frame supported on the ground; after the pushing is completed, the front side wall of the drawer forms a skirting board;

[0015] Place the first cleaning device into the installation opening from top to bottom, with the edge of the first cleaning device placed on the table panel at the edge of the installation opening; connect the water inlet pipe and the drainage pipe of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine to the external water inlet pipe and drainage pipe;

[0016] First connect the water inlet pipe and sewage pipe of the water purifier, and then put the water purifier into the upper right side of the mounting frame;

[0017] Install the second cleaning device, move the second cleaning device so that its rear portion abuts against the bottom plate of the mounting frame, and push the second cleaning device from front to back;

[0018] Pull open the door and dish rack of the second cleaning device, and use screws to lock the front side frame of the second cleaning device and the front edge of the mounting frame. After locking, push the door and dish rack of the second cleaning device back, and the door of the second cleaning device is basically flush with the front side wall of the cabinet.

[0019] Preferably, the fruit and vegetable washing machine is a sink-type washing machine with an upper door, the sink body of the fruit and vegetable washing machine is integrally formed with the sink, and the top edge of the first washing device is provided with a support edge extending outward and capable of being placed on the edge of the cabinet installation opening. This structure facilitates the installation of the first washing device in the installation opening from top to bottom, and the first washing device is supported by the table panel, without the need to provide a supporting structure in the space under the table panel, thereby simplifying the assembly relationship between the first washing device and the cabinet, and facilitating operation.

[0020] As an improvement, the bottom of the cabinet is provided with an adjustment foot that can be adjusted in height up and down, the adjustment foot is supported on the ground, the bottom of the mounting frame is also supported on the ground, and a height-adjustable accommodation space for installing the first cleaning device is formed under the table panel and above the mounting frame. Since the bottom of the first cleaning device needs to be installed with pipes such as the water inlet pipe, the drain pipe and the drain pipe of the sink of the fruit and vegetable washing machine, and the second cleaning device needs to be installed in the mounting frame under these pipes, and since the various parts are compactly assembled and the installation space is limited, there will be multiple fine-tuning processes when installing the various parts. The present invention sets the above-mentioned accommodation space into a height-adjustable area through the adjustment foot, so as to provide a matching space for the fine-tuning action during the installation process.

[0021] Preferably, a baffle extending downward and capable of covering the adjustment foot is provided at the lower edge of the front side of the cabinet.

[0022] Preferably, the mounting frame is provided with a bottom plate arranged near the bottom and dividing the mounting frame into an upper accommodating space and a lower accommodating space, the upper accommodating space is used to install the second cleaning device and the water purifier, and the lower accommodating space is provided with a front pull-out drawer. The front pull-out drawer can make fuller use of the space.

[0023] Preferably, a first slide rail located on the left side plate and a second slide rail located on the right side plate are provided in the lower accommodating space, and the drawer is constrained in the lower accommodating space so as to be movable forward and backward by the first slide rail and the second slide rail.

[0024] Preferably, when the drawer is in a closed state, the front side wall of the drawer and the baffle together form a skirting board of the cabinet.

[0025] Preferably, the second cleaning device is a drawer-type dishwasher with a front opening, and the front side of the second cleaning device is provided with a frame edge extending outward from the edge of the front opening, and the frame edge and the front end surface of the mounting frame are provided with threaded holes for screws to pass through and thus lock the two. This structure makes the installation of the second cleaning device more reliable and stable, and prevents the second cleaning device from shaking due to the impact of internal water flow during use.

[0026] Preferably, in the assembled state, the top of the first cleaning device is substantially flush with the upper surface of the table panel, the front side wall of the second cleaning device covers the front opening on the left side of the mounting frame and is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet, and an openable door panel is provided at the front opening on the right side of the mounting frame, and the door panel is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet.

[0027] Preferably, after the integrated cleaning device is assembled, its rear side is arranged close to a wall, and a socket for power supply is provided on the wall at a corresponding installation area.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: the present invention adopts a cabinet with a specific assembly structure, and provides installation space for the first cleaning device, the second cleaning device, and the purifier by forming an installation area in the cabinet. The first cleaning device can be assembled from top to bottom, and the second cleaning device and the purifier can be installed through a mounting frame placed in the installation area. Not only is the assembly convenient, but after the various parts are assembled, they have a better fit with the cabinet, which is beneficial to improving the reliability and stability after assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram of . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the integrated cleaning device of this embodiment includes a cabinet 3, a mounting frame 4, a first cleaning device 1, a second cleaning device 2, and a water purifier 5. The cabinet 3 includes a countertop 31 and a cabinet body 32. The cabinet body 32 is two and is arranged at intervals under the countertop 31. An installation area 30 is formed between the two cabinet bodies 32. The countertop 31 is provided with an installation opening 311 arranged corresponding to the installation area 30 and extending up and down; the mounting frame 4 is arranged in the installation area 30, including a left side plate 41 and a right side plate 42 arranged close to the edges of both sides of the installation area 30. The left side plate 41 and the right side plate 42 are connected to each other. A front opening is formed between the front edges of the right side plate 42, and a top opening corresponding to the mounting opening 311 is formed between the top edges of the left side plate 41 and the right side plate 42; the first cleaning device 1 can be installed at the mounting opening 311 from top to bottom and the lower part is accommodated in the space above the mounting frame 4, including a fruit and vegetable cleaning machine 11 located on the left and a sink 12 located on the right; the second cleaning device 2 is a front-opening dishwasher, which is arranged in the mounting frame 4 and is located below the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine 11; the water purifier 5 is arranged in the mounting frame 4 and is located below the sink 12.

[0033] The fruit and vegetable washing machine 11 is a sink-type washing machine with an upper door. The tank body 111 and the sink 12 of the fruit and vegetable washing machine 11 are integrally formed. The top edge of the first washing device 1 is provided with a support edge 13 extending outward and capable of being placed on the edge of the installation opening 311 of the cabinet 3. This structure facilitates the installation of the first washing device 1 in the installation opening 31 from top to bottom, and the first washing device 1 is supported by the table panel 31, without the need to set a supporting structure in the space under the table panel 31, thereby simplifying the assembly relationship between the first washing device 1 and the cabinet 3, and facilitating operation.

[0034] An adjustable foot 321 capable of adjusting the height up and down is provided at the bottom of the cabinet 32, and the lower end of the adjustable foot 321 is supported on the ground. The adjustable foot 321 includes a nut sleeve with an upper end fixed to the bottom of the cabinet 32 ​​and a threaded column with a lower end supported on the ground. The upper part of the threaded column is connected with the threaded sleeve, and the height of the adjustable foot 321 can be controlled by rotating the threaded column.

[0035] The bottom of the mounting frame 4 is also supported on the ground, and a height-adjustable accommodation space 310 for installing the first cleaning device 1 is formed below the table panel 31 and above the mounting frame 4. Since the water inlet pipe, drain pipe of the fruit and vegetable washing machine 11 and the drain pipe of the sink 12 and other pipes need to be installed at the bottom of the first cleaning device 1, the second cleaning device 2 needs to be installed in the mounting frame 4 below these pipes. Since each part is compactly assembled and the installation space is limited, there will be multiple fine-tuning processes when each part is installed. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned accommodation space 310 is set as a height-adjustable area by adjusting the support legs 321, so as to provide a matching space for the fine-tuning action during the installation process. In the actual assembly process, the fine-tuning of the adjustment support legs 321 can be achieved through other auxiliary tools.

[0036] A baffle 322 is provided at the lower edge of the front side of the cabinet 32 ​​, extending downward and capable of covering the adjustment leg 321 .

[0037] The mounting frame 4 is provided with a bottom plate 43 arranged near the bottom and dividing the mounting frame 4 into an upper accommodating space 401 and a lower accommodating space 402. The upper accommodating space 401 is used to install the second cleaning device 2 and the water purifier 5, and the lower accommodating space 402 is provided with a front pull-out drawer 6. The front pull-out drawer 5 can make fuller use of the space. The lower accommodating space 402 is provided with a first slide rail 411 located on the left side plate 41 and a second slide rail 421 located on the right side plate 42. The drawer 6 is constrained in the lower accommodating space 402 so as to be movable forward and backward through the first slide rail 411 and the second slide rail 421. When the drawer 6 is closed, the front side wall of the drawer 6 and the baffle 322 together constitute the skirting board of the cabinet 3.

[0038] The second cleaning device 2 is a drawer-type dishwasher with a front opening 21. A frame edge 211 extending outward from the edge of the front opening 21 is provided at the front side of the second cleaning device 2. The frame edge 211 and the front end surface of the mounting frame 4 are provided with threaded holes 100 for screws to pass through and thus lock the two. This structure makes the installation of the second cleaning device 2 more reliable and stable, and prevents the second cleaning device 2 from shaking due to the impact of internal water flow during use.

[0039] When assembled, the top of the first cleaning device 1 is basically flush with the upper surface of the table panel 31, the front side wall of the second cleaning device 2 covers the front opening on the left side of the mounting frame 4 and is basically flush with the front side wall of the cabinet 32, and an openable door panel 45 is provided at the front opening on the right side of the mounting frame 4, and the door panel 45 is basically flush with the front side wall of the cabinet 32.

[0040] The installation method of the integrated cleaning device of this embodiment is:

[0041] Fix the first slide rail 411 on the left side plate 41 in the lower accommodation space 402, fix the second slide rail 421 on the right side plate 42 of the lower accommodation space 402, and push the drawer 6 into the lower accommodation space 402 from front to back through the first slide rail 411 and the second slide rail 421;

[0042] Push the mounting frame 4 with the drawer 6 installed into the mounting area 30 of the cabinet 3 from front to back, with the bottom of the mounting frame 4 supported on the ground; after the pushing is completed, the front side wall of the drawer 6 and the baffle 322 at the front side of the bottom of the cabinet 32 ​​together form a skirting board;

[0043] Install the door panel 45 at the front opening on the right side of the mounting frame 4. After installation, the door panel 45 is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet 32.

[0044] Place the first cleaning device 1 into the installation opening 311 from top to bottom until the support edge 13 is placed on the table panel 31 at the edge of the installation opening 311; connect the water inlet pipe and the drainage pipe of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine 11 to the external water inlet pipe and drainage pipe;

[0045] First, connect the water inlet pipe and the sewage pipe of the water purifier 5, then open the door panel 45 and put the water purifier 5 into the right side of the accommodating space 401 on the mounting frame 4, and close the door panel 45;

[0046] Install the second cleaning device 2, move the second cleaning device 2 so that its rear portion abuts against the bottom plate 43 of the mounting frame 4 and corresponds to the left side of the upper accommodation space 401, and push the second cleaning device 2 from front to back until the frame edge 211 is close to the front edge of the mounting frame 4 at its rear side; in this process, if the second cleaning device 2 interferes with the inlet and outlet pipes of the first cleaning device 1 above it, the inlet and outlet pipes of the first cleaning device 1 can be fine-tuned by controlling the height of the adjusting foot 321 to eliminate the interference;

[0047] Pull open the door and dish rack of the second cleaning device 2, and use screws to lock the frame edge 211 and the front edge of the mounting frame 4. After locking, push the door and dish rack of the second cleaning device 2 back, and the door of the second cleaning device 2 is basically flush with the front side wall of the cabinet 32.

[0048] After being assembled, the rear side of the integrated cleaning device of this embodiment is arranged close to the wall 7 , and a socket 71 for power supply is provided on the wall 7 at the corresponding installation area 30 .

[0049] In the specification and claims of the present invention, terms indicating directions, such as "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "side", "top", "bottom", etc., are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of the present invention, but these terms are used here only for the purpose of convenience of description and are determined based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be arranged in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only used as explanations and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "up" and "down" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

Claims

1. A method for installing an integrated cleaning device, characterized in that: The integrated cleaning device comprises: A cabinet (3) comprises a table top (31) and a cabinet body (32), wherein the cabinet bodies (32) are at least two and are arranged at intervals below the table top (31), and an installation area (30) is formed between two adjacent cabinet bodies (32); and the table top (31) is provided with an installation opening (311) arranged corresponding to the installation area (30) and extending vertically; The mounting frame (4) is arranged in the mounting area (30), and comprises a left side plate (41) and a right side plate (42) arranged close to the two side edges of the mounting area (30), a front opening is formed between the front side edges of the left side plate (41) and the right side plate (42), and a top opening is formed between the top edges of the left side plate (41) and the right side plate (42) and arranged corresponding to the mounting opening (311); A first cleaning device (1) can be installed from top to bottom at the installation opening (311) with its lower portion accommodated in a space above the installation frame (4), comprising a fruit and vegetable cleaning machine (11) located on the left and a water tank (12) located on the right; The second cleaning device (2) is a front-loading dishwasher, which is arranged in the mounting frame (4) and is located below the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine (11); and A water purifier (5) is arranged in the mounting frame (4) and is located below the water tank (12); The installation method comprises the following steps: Pushing the mounting frame (4) with the drawer mounted thereon into the mounting area (30) of the cabinet (3) from front to back, with the bottom of the mounting frame (4) supported on the ground; after the pushing is completed, the front side wall of the drawer forms a skirting board; The first cleaning device (1) is placed from top to bottom into the installation opening (311), with the edge of the first cleaning device (1) resting on the table panel (31) at the edge of the installation opening (311); the water inlet pipe and the drainage pipe of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine (11) are connected to the external water inlet pipe and drainage pipe; First, connect the water inlet pipe and the sewage pipe of the water purifier (5), and then place the water purifier (5) on the right side of the upper part of the mounting frame (4); Installing the second cleaning device (2), moving the second cleaning device (2) so that its rear portion abuts against the bottom plate of the mounting frame (4), and pushing the second cleaning device (2) from front to back; The door body and the dish rack of the second cleaning device (2) are opened, and the front side frame edge (211) of the second cleaning device (2) and the front edge of the mounting frame (4) are locked with screws. After the locking is completed, the door body and the dish rack of the second cleaning device (2) are pushed back, and the door body of the second cleaning device (2) is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet (32).

2. The method for installing the integrated cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fruit and vegetable washing machine (11) is a sink (12) type washing machine with an upper door, the sink body of the fruit and vegetable washing machine (11) and the sink (12) being integrally formed, and the top edge of the first washing device (1) is provided with a supporting edge (13) extending outwards and capable of being placed on the edge of the installation opening (311) of the cabinet (3).

3. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the cabinet (32) is provided with an adjustable support foot (321) capable of adjusting the height up and down, the adjustable support foot (321) is supported on the ground, and the bottom of the mounting frame (4) is also supported on the ground. A height-adjustable accommodation space (310) for mounting the first cleaning device (1) is formed below the table panel (31) and above the mounting frame (4).

4. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A baffle (322) extending downward and capable of covering the adjustment foot (321) is provided at the lower edge of the front side of the cabinet (32).

5. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting frame (4) is provided with a bottom plate (43) arranged close to the bottom and dividing the mounting frame (4) into an upper accommodating space (401) and a lower accommodating space (402); the upper accommodating space (401) is used for installing a second cleaning device (2) and a water purifier (5); and the lower accommodating space (402) is provided with a front pull-out drawer (6).

6. The method for installing the integrated cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower accommodating space (402) is provided with a first slide rail (411) located on the left side plate (41) and a second slide rail (421) located on the right side plate (42); the drawer (6) is restrained in the lower accommodating space (402) so as to be movable forward and backward via the first slide rail (411) and the second slide rail (421).

7. The method for installing the integrated cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the drawer (6) is in a closed state, the front side wall of the drawer (6) and the baffle (322) together form the skirting board of the cabinet (3).

8. The method for installing an integrated cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The second cleaning device (2) is a drawer (6) type dishwasher with a front opening, and the front side of the second cleaning device (2) is provided with a frame edge (211) extending outward from the edge of the front opening, and the frame edge (211) and the front end surface of the mounting frame (4) are provided with threaded holes (100) for screws to pass through so as to lock the two.

9. The method for installing an integrated cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: In the assembled state, the top of the first cleaning device (1) is substantially flush with the upper surface of the table panel (31), the front side wall of the second cleaning device (2) covers the front side opening on the left side of the mounting frame (4) and is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet (32), and an openable door panel (45) is provided at the front side opening on the right side of the mounting frame (4), and the door panel (45) is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet (32).

10. The method for installing an integrated cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: After the integrated cleaning device is assembled, its rear side is arranged close to the wall (7), and a socket (71) for power supply is provided on the wall (7) at a location corresponding to the installation area (30).