Roller device of clothes treatment equipment and clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a roller device of clothes treating equipment, which comprises a ratchet wheel capable of rotating in positive and negative directions; the force storage assembly is used for providing reverse rotation force for the ratchet wheel; the braking structure is used for locking the ratchet wheel and preventing the ratchet wheel from rotating in the opposite direction; the transmission assembly is connected with the braking structure and provides driving force for the braking structure; the brake structure is embedded into a tooth groove of the ratchet wheel, and locking of the ratchet wheel is achieved. The roller of the clothes processing equipment is provided with the ratchet wheel and the force storage assembly, occupied space is saved, and the use feeling of a user is improved; the combined structure of the force storage assembly and the ratchet wheel can provide stored force for the clothes processing equipment and ensure that the clothes processing equipment has force for reverse rotation of the clothes processing equipment, and the clothes processing equipment is simple in structure and easy to manufacture. On the other hand, the invention discloses the clothes processing equipment using the roller device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular, relates to a roller device of clothing processing equipment and the clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] Washing machines are divided into pulsator washing machines and front-loading washing machines. Front-loading washing machines are usually front-opening washing machines, which are convenient for embedded installation design. However, for pulsator washing machines, they are usually top-opening washing machines, that is, the door cover is located on the top of the washing machine. If the pulsator washing machine is embedded in the cabinet, in order not to affect the opening of the door cover, sufficient space needs to be left on the top of the pulsator washing machine, which reduces the user experience of the embedded washing machine and causes a waste of space above the washing machine, which does not meet user needs.

[0003] The Chinese patent application number 202220422690.X discloses a clothing processing device, which is provided with an automatic push-pull device, so that the clothing processing device can be pushed and pulled between a first position and a second position. The automatic push-pull device is an electric push rod, which can realize automatic movement control between the first position and the second position without manual pushing and pulling. However, the automatic push-pull device needs to install a push rod on the clothing processing device, and a push-pull base needs to be installed, which takes up a certain amount of space and increases the difficulty of installation.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. The first aspect of the present invention provides a roller device for a clothing processing device. Arranging a force storage component and a braking structure on the roller of the clothing processing device saves space and increases the degree of automation of the clothing processing device itself.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a laundry processing apparatus using a laundry processing apparatus roller device is provided.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0008] A roller device of a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0009] The ratchet can be set to rotate in forward and reverse directions; the force storage component provides the ratchet with force for rotating in the reverse direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the force storage assembly includes a coil spring, and the coil spring is arranged inside the ratchet.

[0011] Furthermore, the roller device of the clothes processing equipment also includes: a braking structure for locking the ratchet to prevent the ratchet from rotating in the reverse direction.

[0012] Furthermore, the braking structure is inserted into the tooth groove of the ratchet to lock the ratchet.

[0013] Furthermore, the roller device of the clothes processing equipment further includes: a transmission assembly, wherein the transmission assembly is connected to the braking structure to provide driving force for the braking structure.

[0014] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes: a slider, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod.

[0015] The slider is connected to the first connecting rod, and the first connecting rod is rotated by sliding the slider, thereby achieving the displacement of the second connecting rod.

[0016] Furthermore, one end of the second connecting rod is connected to the first connecting rod, and the other end is connected to the braking structure, and the braking structure locks the ratchet wheel through the movement of the second connecting rod.

[0017] Furthermore, the transmission assembly also includes: a sliding rod, and the slider slides up and down along the sliding rod.

[0018] Furthermore, the roller device of the clothes processing equipment further includes: a driving component, wherein the driving component drives the slider of the transmission assembly to slide along the sliding rod.

[0019] A second aspect of the present invention provides a clothes treating device using the above clothes treating device roller device.

[0020] After adopting the above technical scheme, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: a ratchet and a force storage component are directly arranged on the roller device of the clothing processing equipment, which saves space and improves the user's experience; the structure combining the force storage component in the roller and the ratchet can provide force for the clothing processing equipment and ensure that the clothing processing equipment has a force for its reverse rotation; and there are teeth grooves on the outside of the ratchet, which can realize the braking structure to slide along the edge of the tooth groove in one direction, and can also realize the braking structure to brake the ratchet in another direction; the structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0021] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] 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 improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a roller device of a clothes processing device of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a clothes processing device equipped with a roller device according to the present invention.

[0025] In the figure: 1. ratchet; 11. tooth groove; 12. protrusion; 2. coil spring; 3. brake structure; 4. transmission assembly; 41. slider; 42. first connecting rod; 43. second connecting rod; 44. sliding rod; 5. driving component; 6. clothing processing equipment; 7. roller device.

[0026] 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 are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “inside” and “outside” are based on the directions 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 direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] like Figure 1As shown, the first aspect of the present invention provides a roller device 7 of a clothing processing device 6, comprising: a ratchet 1, which can rotate in both positive and negative directions; and a force storage component, which provides the ratchet 1 with force for rotating in the opposite direction.

[0031] It should be noted that the roller device 7 can be applied to a common clothing processing device 6 , and is more preferably applied to an embedded clothing processing device 6 .

[0032] Furthermore, the force storage assembly includes a coil spring 2 , and the coil spring 2 is arranged inside the ratchet 1 .

[0033] Specifically, a protrusion 12 is provided inside the ratchet 1, and the outermost end of the coil spring 2 is fixed on the protrusion 12. When the coil spring 2 starts to accumulate force, the ratchet 1 starts to rotate under the action of external force, driving the coil spring 2 inside the ratchet 1 to start accumulating force; when the ratchet 1 stops rotating, the coil spring 2 stops accumulating force.

[0034] Furthermore, the roller device 7 of the clothes processing device 6 further includes a braking structure 3, and the braking structure 3 is used to lock the ratchet 1 to prevent the ratchet 1 from rotating in the reverse direction.

[0035] Furthermore, the braking structure 3 is inserted into the tooth groove 11 of the ratchet 1 to lock the ratchet 1 .

[0036] Specifically, when the ratchet 1 drives the coil spring 2 to rotate to a certain extent or completes force accumulation, the braking structure 3 is engaged in the tooth groove 11 on the outer periphery of the ratchet 1 to lock the ratchet 1, ensuring that the coil spring 2 converts all external forces into elastic potential energy while not rotating in the opposite direction, thereby ensuring that the ratchet 1 does not rotate in the direction of the restoring force of the coil spring 2.

[0037] Furthermore, the roller device 7 of the clothes processing device 6 also includes a transmission assembly 4, and the transmission assembly 4 is connected to the braking structure 3 to provide driving force for the braking structure 3.

[0038] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 4 includes a slider 41 , a first connecting rod 42 and a second connecting rod 43 .

[0039] Furthermore, the slider 41 is connected to the first connecting rod 42 , and the first connecting rod 42 is rotated by sliding of the slider 41 , thereby achieving the displacement of the second connecting rod 43 .

[0040] Furthermore, one end of the second connecting rod 43 is connected to the first connecting rod 42 , and the other end is connected to the braking structure 3 , and the braking structure 3 locks the ratchet 1 through the movement of the second connecting rod 43 .

[0041] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 4 further includes a sliding rod 44 , and the slider 41 slides up and down on the sliding rod 44 along the axial direction of the rod.

[0042] Specifically, the slider 41 is installed on the sliding rod 44 and slides up and down along the sliding rod 44. When the slider 41 slides downward, the first connecting rod 42 changes from an inclined state to a horizontal state. At this time, the second connecting rod 43 is pushed away from the slider 41. In the process of the second connecting rod 43 moving away from the slider 41, the braking structure 3 disengages from the tooth groove 11 of the ratchet 1, and the braking structure 3 releases the ratchet 1. The ratchet 1 starts to rotate under the action of the restoring force of the coil spring 2.

[0043] Specifically, when the slider 41 slides upward, the first connecting rod 42 changes from a horizontal state to an inclined state. At this time, the second connecting rod 43, driven by the first connecting rod 42, approaches the slider 41; while the second connecting rod 43 approaches the slider 41, it drives the braking structure 3 to enter the tooth groove 11 of the ratchet 1 and clamp the ratchet 1, which can effectively prevent the ratchet 1 from rotating in the opposite direction under the action of the restoring force of the coil spring 2.

[0044] Furthermore, the roller device 7 of the laundry processing device 6 further includes a driving component 5 , and the driving component 5 drives the slider 41 of the transmission assembly 4 to slide up and down along the sliding rod 44 .

[0045] Specifically, the driving component 5 is electrically connected to the transmission assembly 4 . When the slider 41 of the transmission assembly 4 needs to slide along the sliding rod 44 , the driving component 5 provides a driving force therefor to enable the slider 41 to slide along the sliding rod 44 .

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, in a second aspect of the present invention, a clothes processing device 6 using the roller device 7 of the clothes processing device 6 is provided.

[0047] Specifically, four rollers are arranged at the bottom of the clothes processing device 6 near the four corners, and the specific arrangement of the four rollers is the same as the arrangement of the roller device 7 of the clothes processing device 6 mentioned above.

[0048] In this embodiment, the roller device 7 includes: a ratchet 1, a force storage component, namely a coil spring 2, a braking structure 3 and a transmission component 4.

[0049] Specifically, the coil spring 2 provides a force for the clothes processing device 6 to rotate in the opposite direction; the brake structure 3 locks the ratchet 1 to prevent the clothes processing device 6 from rotating in the opposite direction; and the transmission assembly 4 provides a drive for the brake structure 3.

[0050] Furthermore, the roller device 7 further includes a driving component 5 , and the driving component 5 drives the slider 41 of the transmission assembly 4 to slide along the sliding rod 44 .

[0051] Specifically, the driving component 5 is electrically connected to the transmission assembly 4, and provides the transmission assembly 4 with a driving force to slide along the sliding rod 44. When the clothes processing device 6 is powered on and starts working, the driving component 5 is powered on and starts working, and the driving component 5 drives the slider 41 to slide up and down along the axial direction of the slider 44. When the slider 41 slides, the first connecting rod 42 changes from horizontal to inclined or from inclined to horizontal, thereby driving the second connecting rod 43 away from the slider 41 or approaching the slider 41, so that the brake structure 3 loosens or holds the ratchet 1.

[0052] In this embodiment, when the clothes processing device 6 is not in use, the clothes processing device 6 is placed in the embedded space, and the coil spring 2 stores force to provide the stored force for the clothes processing device 6 to pop out from the embedded space. When the user needs to use the clothes processing device 6, the user can operate it to release the force of the coil spring 2 and pop out from the embedded space.

[0053] In this embodiment, a clothing processing device 6 pop-up button is provided in the control panel of the clothing processing device 6. The control unit receives the user's operation and transmits the received signal to the driving component 5. After receiving the signal, the driving component 5 starts working, thereby realizing the clothing processing device 6 popping out from the embedded space.

[0054] Specifically, when the user needs to use the clothing processing device 6, the power of the clothing processing device 6 is turned on, and the clothing processing device 6 pop-up button in the control panel is pressed. The control unit of the clothing processing device 6 receives the user's operation and transmits the received signal that the user needs to use the clothing processing device 6 to the driving component 5. After receiving the signal, the driving component 5 drives the slider 41 in the transmission assembly 4 to slide along the sliding rod 44; the slider 41 slides along the sliding rod 44, driving the first connecting rod 42 to change from inclined to horizontal, and then pushing the second connecting rod 43 away from the slider 41. When the second connecting rod 43 moves away from the slider 41, it drives the braking structure 3 to disengage from the tooth groove 11 of the ratchet 1, thereby releasing the lock of the ratchet 1; the ratchet 1 starts to rotate under the drive of the restoring force of the coil spring 2, pushing the clothing processing device 6 to pop out from the embedded space.

[0055] It should be noted that when the user controls the pop-up of the clothing processing device 6 through the pop-up button set on the control panel, the control unit sends a signal to the driving component 5 and supplies power to the driving component 5, so that the driving component 5 enters the working state.

[0056] In this embodiment, after the user has put in the laundry and set the washing program, the user pushes the laundry processing device 6 into the embedded position, during which the coil spring 2 begins to accumulate force.

[0057] Specifically, the coil spring 2 is deformed, converting the external force into elastic potential energy for storage. When the clothing processing device 6 enters the embedded space, the driving component 5 drives the transmission assembly 4, and the slider 41 in the transmission assembly 4 slides along the sliding rod 44, driving the first connecting rod 42 to change from a horizontal state to an inclined state, and then driving the second connecting rod 43 to approach the slider 41. Driven by the second connecting rod 43, the brake structure 3 slides into the tooth groove 11 along the edge of the tooth groove 11 of the brake ratchet 1, thereby locking the ratchet 1.

[0058] It should be noted that, according to the rotation and manufacturing principle of the ratchet 1 , after the brake structure 3 locks the ratchet 1 , it can prevent the ratchet 1 from rotating under the driving force of the restoring force of the coil spring 2 , and at the same time ensure that the brake structure 3 will not disengage from the tooth groove 11 .

[0059] In this embodiment, after the clothes processing device 6 completes clothes processing, the clothes processing device 6 pops out from the embedded space to facilitate the user to take out the clothes.

[0060] Specifically, when the clothing processing device 6 completes clothing processing, the clothing processing device 6 stops working, and the driving component 5 is still in the power-on state. The driving component 5 drives the slider 41 of the transmission assembly 4 to slide along the sliding rod 44. When the slider 41 slides, the first connecting rod 42 is converted from an inclined state to a horizontal state. At the same time, the second connecting rod 43 is pushed to move in the direction away from the slider 41, thereby driving the braking structure 3 to disengage from the tooth groove 11 of the ratchet 1.

[0061] Specifically, because the braking force of the braking structure 3 on the coil spring 2 disappears, the coil spring 2 quickly releases the stored elastic potential energy, thereby pushing the clothes processing device 6 to move, so that the clothes processing device 6 pops out from the embedded space, making it convenient for the user to take the laundry.

[0062] In this embodiment, after the user has taken the laundry, he pushes the clothing processing device 6 into the embedding space again, and the ratchet 1, coil spring 2, transmission assembly 4, brake structure 3 and driving component 5 repeat the above-mentioned working steps to lock the clothing processing device 6, thereby ensuring that the clothing processing device 6 is perfectly embedded in the embedding space.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the ratchet wheel 1 is directly used as the roller device 7 of the clothes processing device 6, and the application on the embedded clothes processing device 6 is mainly described. Similarly, it can be applied to non-embedded clothes processing devices 6.

[0064] In another embodiment, the roller device 7 in the above embodiment can be combined with the existing roller of the clothing processing device 6, and the roller device 7 is coaxially arranged with the existing roller of the clothing processing device 6, and the existing roller is driven to rotate by the rotation and locking of the roller device 7 to achieve the same effect. This arrangement can reduce the wear of the ratchet 1 and extend its service life.

[0065] In the description provided herein, a large number of specific details are described. However, it is understood that embodiments of the present invention can be practiced without these specific details, for example, the design and installation of the two axial flow fan blades, etc. In some embodiments, well-known methods, structures and techniques are not shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this description.

[0066] Similarly, it should be understood that in order to streamline the present disclosure and aid in understanding one or more of the various inventive aspects, in the above description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various features of the present invention are sometimes grouped together into a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof. However, this method of disclosure should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim.

[0067] Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment.The claims following the Detailed Description are thus hereby expressly incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of this invention.

[0068] All features disclosed in this specification (including accompanying claims, abstracts and drawings) and all processes or units of any device disclosed in this specification (including accompanying claims, abstracts and drawings) may be combined in any combination, except that at least some of such features and / or processes or units are mutually exclusive. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, each feature disclosed in this specification (including accompanying claims, abstracts and drawings) may be replaced by an alternative feature that provides the same, equivalent or similar purpose.

[0069] In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that, although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, the combination of features of different embodiments is meant to be within the scope of the present invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims below, any one of the claimed embodiments may be used in any combination.

[0070] It should be noted that the above embodiments illustrate the present invention rather than limit it, and that those skilled in the art may design alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference symbol between brackets should not be constructed as a limitation to the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "one" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of multiple such elements. In a unit claim that lists several devices, several of these devices may be embodied by the same hardware item. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc. does not indicate any order. These words may be interpreted as names.

[0071] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes by using the technical content suggested above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. The implementation scheme in the above embodiment can also be further combined or replaced. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still falls within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A roller device for a clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A ratchet wheel that can be set to rotate in both the forward and reverse directions; The force storage component provides the ratchet with force for rotating in the opposite direction.

2. The roller device of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The force storage component comprises a coil spring, and the coil spring is arranged inside the ratchet.

3. The roller device of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The braking structure is used to lock the ratchet to prevent the ratchet from rotating in the opposite direction.

4. The roller device of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The braking structure is used to be inserted into the tooth groove of the ratchet to lock the ratchet.

5. The roller device of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A transmission assembly is connected to the brake structure to provide driving force for the brake structure.

6. The roller device of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly comprises: a slider, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod; The slider is connected to the first connecting rod, and the first connecting rod is rotated by sliding the slider, thereby achieving the displacement of the second connecting rod.

7. The roller device of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the second connecting rod is connected to the first connecting rod, and the other end is connected to the braking structure. The braking structure locks the ratchet wheel through the movement of the second connecting rod.

8. The roller device of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission assembly further comprises a sliding rod, and the sliding block slides up and down along the sliding rod.

9. The roller device of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: A driving component drives the sliding block of the transmission assembly to slide along the sliding rod.

10. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: A clothes processing equipment roller device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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