Installation method of integrated cleaning device

Abstract

The invention relates to a mounting method of an integrated cleaning device, the integrated cleaning device comprises a cabinet, a mounting rack, a first cleaning device, a second cleaning device and a water purifier, the cabinet comprises a countertop and a cabinet body, and the countertop is provided with a mounting port which is through up and down; the installation frame is arranged in the installation area and comprises a left side plate and a right side plate which are arranged close to the two side edges of the installation area, a front side 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 installation opening is formed between the top edges of the left side plate and the right side plate. The cabinet with a specific assembly structure is adopted, the installation area is formed in the cabinet to provide installation space for the first cleaning device, the second cleaning device and the purifier, the first cleaning device can be assembled from top to bottom, the second cleaning device and the purifier can be installed through the installation frame arranged in the installation area, assembly is convenient, and the cleaning effect is good. And after all the parts are assembled, the matching degree with the cabinet is better, and the reliability and the stability after assembly can be improved.

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] An installation method of an integrated cleaning device,

[0008] The integrated cleaning device includes:

[0009] 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;

[0010] 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;

[0011] A first cleaning device, which can be installed from top to bottom at the installation opening and whose lower part is accommodated in the space above the installation frame, comprises a water tank located on the left and a water tank-type dishwasher located on the right;

[0012] A second cleaning device, which is a front-loading dishwasher, is disposed in the mounting frame and is located below the sink; and

[0013] a water purifier, arranged in the mounting frame and located below the sink-type dishwasher;

[0014] The installation method is:

[0015] Push the mounting frame from front to back into the installation area of ​​the cabinet, with the bottom of the mounting frame supported on the ground; after pushing in, the glass panel on the top front of the mounting frame is flush with the cabinet door panel;

[0016] Install the faucet next to the dishwasher under the sink in advance, put the first cleaning device into the installation opening from top to bottom, and place the supporting edge on the countertop at the edge of the installation opening; connect the water inlet pipe and drainage pipe of the dishwasher under the sink to the external water inlet pipe and drainage pipe; turn on the power to test the water to check if there is any leakage;

[0017] First connect the water inlet pipe and sewage pipe of the water purifier, then open the door panel and put the water purifier on the bottom plate of the installation frame, and close the door panel; test run and check for water leakage;

[0018] Install the second cleaning device, first connect the drainage and exhaust pipes of the second cleaning device, and then push the second cleaning device into the first accommodating space; in this process, if the second cleaning device interferes with the inlet and outlet pipes of the first cleaning device above or to the right, the inlet and outlet pipes of the first cleaning device can be fine-tuned to eliminate the interference by controlling the height of the adjustable feet;

[0019] Open the door of the second cleaning device, and use screws to screw the corresponding side walls of the second cleaning device to the left side plate and the middle side plate. After the screws are screwed, close the door of the second cleaning device, and the door of the second cleaning device is basically flush with the front side wall of the cabinet;

[0020] The skirting board is installed at the bottom edge of the front side of the second cleaning device. After installation, the skirting board is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet.

[0021] Preferably, the height of the water tank is less than that of the sink-type dishwasher, and the mounting frame includes a middle side plate located between the left side plate and the right side plate, and a first accommodation space with an open bottom for installing a second cleaning device is enclosed between the left side plate and the middle side plate, and a second accommodation space for installing the lower part of the sink dishwasher and a water purifier is enclosed between the middle side plate and the right side plate. The door body on the front side of the second cleaning device of the present invention is a front-flip door body, that is, the lower edge of the door body is rotatably connected to the bottom edge of the opening on the front side of the second cleaning device, and the top of the door body flips forward when opened. Such a structure requires that the bottom of the second cleaning device has a base structure, and accordingly, the bottom of the first accommodation space is open to facilitate the installation of the second cleaning device.

[0022] Preferably, the second accommodation space is also provided with a drainage assembly connected to the sink dishwasher, the drainage assembly is connected to the drainage pipe below it, and the drainage port at the bottom of the sink is connected to the drainage assembly through a bent pipe across the top of the middle side plate. The drainage assemblies of the two cleaning devices are integrated and installed in the second accommodation space, and an openable door panel is provided on the front side of the second accommodation space to facilitate maintenance and repair of the drainage assembly.

[0023] Preferably, the bent pipe includes a transverse portion connected to the drain port at the bottom of the sink and a vertical portion located in the second accommodation space and arranged close to the right side wall of the middle side plate, and the transverse portion is arranged close to the bottom wall of the sink. This structure can make the structure of the drain assembly more compact and reasonable, saving space.

[0024] Preferably, a bottom plate arranged close to the bottom is provided in the second accommodating space, and the water purifier is placed on the bottom plate.

[0025] Preferably, the water tank has an air vent on the side wall near the water tank dishwasher, and the respirators of the water tank dishwasher and the second cleaning device discharge the hot and humid steam into the water tank through the air vent. The respirator of the water tank dishwasher is arranged on the left side wall of the water tank dishwasher and connected to the air vent, and the respirator of the second cleaning device is arranged on the left side wall thereof and connected to the air vent through an upwardly bent air guide pipe. The above structure not only further saves installation space, but also discharges the hot and humid steam into the water tank, and can also disinfect the water tank, thereby preventing the hot and humid steam from being discharged into the cabinet and causing adverse effects on the cabinet.

[0026] Preferably, the tank body of the sink-type dishwasher is integrally formed with the sink, and the top edge of the first cleaning 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 cleaning device in the installation opening from top to bottom, and the first cleaning device is supported by the table top, without the need to provide a supporting structure in the space under the table top, thereby simplifying the assembly relationship between the first cleaning device and the cabinet and facilitating operation.

[0027] As an improvement, the bottom of the cabinet is provided with an adjustment foot that can be adjusted up and down in height. The adjustment foot is supported on the ground, and the bottom of the mounting frame is also supported on the ground. 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 an inlet pipe, a drain pipe, and a drain pipe of a sink, and the second cleaning device needs to be installed in the mounting frame, 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.

[0028] 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, and a skirting board substantially flush with the baffle is provided at the bottom edge of the front side of the second cleaning device.

[0029] When assembled, the top of the first cleaning device is basically 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 basically 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 basically flush with the front side wall of the cabinet.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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

[0032] Figure 1 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the working status;

[0034] Figure 3 for Figure 1 sectional view of . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in FIG. 3 , 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 A front opening is formed between the front edge of the right side plate 42, and a top opening corresponding to the installation 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 installation opening 311 from top to bottom and the lower part is accommodated in the space above the mounting frame 4, including a sink 12 on the left and a sink-type dishwasher 11 on the right; the second cleaning device 2 is a front-opening dishwasher, which is arranged in the mounting frame 4 and below the sink 12; the water purifier 5 is arranged in the mounting frame 4 and below the sink-type dishwasher 11.

[0037] The width of the water tank 12 is greater than the width of the water tank dishwasher 11, and the height of the water tank 12 is less than the height of the water tank dishwasher 11. The mounting frame 4 includes a middle side plate 43 located between the left side plate 41 and the right side plate 42. A first accommodation space 401 with an open bottom for installing the second cleaning device 2 is enclosed between the left side plate 41 and the middle side plate 42, and a second accommodation space 402 for installing the lower part of the water tank dishwasher 11 and the water purifier 5 is enclosed between the middle side plate 43 and the right side plate 42. The door body on the front side of the second cleaning device 2 of this embodiment is a front flip door body 21, that is, the lower edge of the door body 21 is rotatably connected to the bottom edge of the opening 211 on the front side of the second cleaning device 1. When opened, the top of the door body 21 flips forward. Such a structure requires that the bottom of the second cleaning device 2 has a base structure 22. Accordingly, the bottom of the first accommodation space 401 is open, so that the second cleaning device 2 can be installed more conveniently.

[0038] The second accommodation space 402 is also provided with a drainage assembly 403 connected to the sink dishwasher 11. The drainage assembly 403 is connected to a drainage pipe 404 below it. The drainage port 121 at the bottom of the sink 12 is connected to the drainage assembly 403 through a bent pipe 122 across the top of the middle side plate 43. The drainage assemblies of the two cleaning devices are integrated and installed in the second accommodation space 402. The front side of the second accommodation space 402 is provided with an openable door panel 44 to facilitate maintenance and repair of the drainage assembly.

[0039] The bent pipe 122 includes a transverse portion a connected to the drain port 121 at the bottom of the water tank 12 and a vertical portion b located in the second accommodating space 402 and arranged close to the right side wall of the middle side plate 43, and the transverse portion a is arranged close to the bottom wall of the water tank 12. This structure can make the structure of the drain assembly 403 more compact and reasonable, saving space.

[0040] A bottom plate 45 is disposed near the bottom of the second accommodating space 402 , and the water purifier 5 is placed on the bottom plate 45 .

[0041] The water tank 12 has an air vent 123 on the side wall near the water tank dishwasher 11, and the respirators of the water tank dishwasher 11 and the second cleaning device 2 discharge the hot and humid steam into the water tank 12 through the air vent 123. The respirator of the water tank dishwasher 11 is arranged on the left side wall of the water tank dishwasher 11 and connected to the air vent 123, and the respirator of the second cleaning device 2 is arranged on the left side wall thereof and connected to the air vent 123 through an upwardly bent air guide 23. The above structure not only further saves the installation space, but also discharges the hot and humid steam into the water tank, and can also disinfect the water tank, so as to avoid the hot and humid steam being discharged into the cabinet and causing adverse effects on the cabinet.

[0042] The tank body 111 of the sink-type dishwasher 11 is integrally formed with the sink 12, and the top edge of the first cleaning device 1 is provided with a support edge 13 extending outward and being able to be placed on the edge of the installation opening 311 of the cabinet 3. This structure facilitates the installation of the first cleaning device 1 in the installation opening 311 from top to bottom, and the first cleaning 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 cleaning device and the cabinet, and facilitating operation.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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 bottom of the first cleaning device 1 needs to be installed with a water inlet pipe, a drain pipe, etc., 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.

[0045] The left side plate 41, the right side plate 42 and the middle side plate 43 are bound together by the bottom connecting ribs 46. A baffle plate 322 extending downward and covering the adjustment foot 321 is provided at the lower edge of the front side of the cabinet 32. A skirting board 24 substantially flush with the baffle plate 322 is provided at the bottom edge of the front side of the second cleaning device 2.

[0046] 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 the door panel 44 on the right side of the mounting frame 4 is basically flush with the front side wall of the cabinet 32.

[0047] When assembling the integrated cleaning device of this embodiment, the assembly process is as follows:

[0048] Push the mounting frame 4 from front to back into the mounting area 30 of the cabinet 3, with the bottom of the mounting frame 4 supported on the ground; after the pushing is completed, the glass panel 47 on the top front side of the mounting frame 4 is flush with the door panel 44 of the cabinet 3;

[0049] Install the faucet next to the sink dishwasher 11 in advance, put the first cleaning device 1 into the installation opening 311 from top to bottom, until the supporting edge 13 is placed on the countertop 31 at the edge of the installation opening 311; connect the water inlet pipe and the drainage pipe of the sink dishwasher 11 to the external water inlet pipe and drainage pipe; power on to test the water to check if there is any leakage;

[0050] First, connect the water inlet pipe and the sewage pipe of the water purifier 5, then open the door panel 44 and put the water purifier 5 on the bottom plate 45 of the mounting frame 4, and close the door panel 44; conduct a trial run to check for water leakage;

[0051] Install the second cleaning device 2, first connect the drainage and exhaust pipes of the second cleaning device 2, and then push the second cleaning device 2 to enter the first accommodating space 401; in this process, if the second cleaning device 2 interferes with the inlet and outlet pipes of the first cleaning device 1 above or on the right, the inlet and outlet pipes of the first cleaning device 1 can be fine-tuned to eliminate the interference by controlling the height of the adjusting foot 321;

[0052] Open the door of the second cleaning device 2, and screw the corresponding side walls of the second cleaning device 2 to the left side plate 41 and the middle side plate 43 with screws. After the screws are screwed, close the door of the second cleaning device 2, and the door of the second cleaning device 2 is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet 32;

[0053] The skirting board 24 is installed at the bottom edge of the front side of the second cleaning device 2 . After installation, the skirting board 24 is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet 32 ​​.

[0054] 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 .

[0055] 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 tabletop (31) and a cabinet body (32), wherein the cabinet bodies (32) are at least two and are arranged at intervals below the tabletop (31), and an installation area (30) is formed between two adjacent cabinet bodies (32). The tabletop (31) is provided with an installation opening (311) arranged corresponding to the installation area (30) and extending vertically through the cabinet body; The mounting frame (4) is provided in the mounting area (30), and includes 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 being formed between the front side edges of the left side plate (41) and the right side plate (42), and a top opening being 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 the space above the installation frame (4), comprising a water tank (12) on the left and a water tank dishwasher (11) on the right; A second cleaning device (2), which is a front-loading dishwasher, is disposed in the mounting frame (4) and below the sink (12); and A water purifier (5) is arranged in the mounting frame (4) and is located below the sink-type dishwasher (11); The installation method comprises the following steps: Push the mounting frame (4) from front to back into the mounting area (30) of the cabinet (3), with the bottom of the mounting frame (30) supported on the ground; after the pushing is completed, the glass panel on the top front side of the mounting frame (4) is flush with the cabinet door panel; Install the faucet next to the sink dishwasher (11) in advance, place the first cleaning device (1) into the installation opening (311) from top to bottom, until the edge of the first cleaning device (1) rests on the countertop (31) at the edge of the installation opening (311); connect the water inlet pipe and the drainage pipe of the sink dishwasher (11) to the external water inlet pipe and drainage pipe; power on and conduct a water test to detect whether there is any water leakage; First, connect the water inlet pipe and the sewage pipe of the water purifier (5), then open the door panel and place the water purifier (5) into the mounting frame (4), and close the door panel; conduct a trial run to check for any water leakage; Install the second cleaning device (2), first connect the drainage and exhaust pipes of the second cleaning device, and then push the second cleaning device (2) into the installation area (30); Open the door of the second cleaning device (2), and screw the corresponding side walls of the second cleaning device (2) to the side walls of the mounting frame (4) with screws. After the screws are screwed, close the door of the second cleaning device (2), and the door of the second cleaning device (2) is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet (32); The skirting board (24) is installed at the bottom edge of the front side of the second cleaning device (2). After installation, the skirting board (24) is substantially flush with the front side wall of the cabinet (32).

2. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the water tank (12) is less than that of the water tank dishwasher (11); the mounting frame (4) comprises a middle side plate (43) located between a left side plate (41) and a right side plate (42); a first accommodation space (401) with an open bottom for installing a second cleaning device (2) is enclosed between the left side plate (41) and the middle side plate (43); and a second accommodation space (402) for installing the lower part of the water tank dishwasher (11) and the water purifier (5) is enclosed between the middle side plate (43) and the right side plate (42).

3. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second accommodating space (402) is further provided with a drainage assembly (403) connected to the sink dishwasher (11). The drainage assembly (403) is connected to a drainage pipe (404) below it. The drainage port (121) at the bottom of the sink (12) is connected to the drainage assembly (403) via a bent pipe (122) across the top of the middle side plate (43).

4. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bent pipe (122) comprises a transverse portion (a) connected to the drain outlet (121) at the bottom of the water tank (12) and a vertical portion (b) located in the second accommodating space (402) and arranged close to the right side wall of the middle side plate (43), wherein the transverse portion (a) is arranged close to the bottom wall of the water tank (12).

5. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second accommodating space (402) is provided with a bottom plate (44) arranged close to the bottom, and the water purifier (5) is placed on the bottom plate (44).

6. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank (12) is provided with an air vent (123) on a side wall near the water tank dishwasher (11), and the respirators of the water tank dishwasher (11) and the second cleaning device (2) discharge hot and humid steam into the water tank (12) through the air vent (123).

7. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The breather of the sink dishwasher (11) is arranged on the left side wall of the sink dishwasher (11) and is connected to the air vent (123); the breather of the second cleaning device (2) is arranged on the left side wall thereof and is connected to the air vent (123) via an upwardly bent air guide pipe (23).

8. The method for installing an integrated cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The tank body (111) of the sink-type dishwasher (11) is integrally formed with the sink (12), and the top edge of the first cleaning device (1) is provided with a supporting edge (13) extending outward and capable of being placed on the edge of the installation opening (311) of the cabinet (3).

9. The method for installing the integrated cleaning device according to claim 8, 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. The bottom of the mounting frame (4) is also supported on the ground. 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).

10. The installation method of the integrated cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A baffle (322) extending downward and capable of covering the adjustment leg (321) is provided at the lower edge of the front side of the cabinet (32), and a skirting board (24) substantially flush with the baffle (322) is provided at the bottom edge of the front side of the second cleaning device (2).

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