Washing machine control panel seat and washing machine

Abstract

The invention provides a washing machine control panel seat which comprises an annular control panel seat body (1), a vertical opening in the middle of the annular control panel seat body (1) forms a clothes putting opening (101), and the interior of the annular control panel seat body (1) is hollow to form an annular mounting cavity (103); the control panel base body (1) is provided with a rear expanding part (104) protruding towards the rear side, and the rear expanding part (104) is communicated with the rear side portion of the annular installation cavity (103) and used for expanding the front-back width of the rear side portion of the installation cavity (103) so that an automatic putting device can be installed. Through the arrangement, the rear side of the control panel seat is expanded outwards to increase the front-back width of the rear side part of the control panel seat, so that the effect that the automatic putting device is completely integrated and installed in the internal space of the control panel seat which is expanded backwards is achieved, and the remarkable technical progress that the space occupied by a clothes putting opening and an outer barrel of the washing machine is reduced is achieved. Meanwhile, the device is simple in structure, remarkable in effect and suitable for application and popularization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of washing machines, and more particularly, relates to a control panel base of a washing machine and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] A washing machine is a household appliance that uses mechanical energy to drive water flow to wash fabrics such as clothes, and plays an increasingly important role in daily family life. With the development of the times, people's demands for washing machines have long changed. Due to the accelerating pace of life, people's lives have become increasingly busy, and usually the clothes to be washed are concentrated for cleaning. For convenience and speed, most people choose a washing machine with an automatic dosing device to achieve a simple and efficient laundry experience of adding once and dosing multiple times. In addition, with the improvement of people's living standards, their aesthetic attitudes have also changed. While the washing machine has practicality, it also needs to be more aesthetically pleasing.

[0003] In the prior art, a washing machine with automatic detergent dosing includes a washing machine housing, a control panel base provided on the housing, and an upper cover mounted on the control panel base; at least one container for containing liquid detergent is provided in the control panel base, and a detergent automatic dosing device communicated with the container, and an additive dosing port of the container is opened on the upper end surface of the control panel base. At least one chamber for dosing solid detergent is also provided in the control panel base, and the chamber also has an additive dosing port opened on the upper end surface of the control panel base. The detergent automatic dosing device is communicated with the chamber through a water outlet pipeline, and the chamber is provided with a water spraying port; the container is communicated with the detergent automatic dosing device through a liquid pumping pipeline, and the liquid detergent extracted by the detergent automatic dosing device flows through the water outlet pipeline to the chamber, and then is discharged from the water spraying port into the outer tub in the washing machine housing to realize the function of automatic detergent dosing.

[0004] In the prior art, the automatic dosing device is generally installed on the back of the control panel base of the washing machine, but most of the backs of the existing control panel bases of the washing machine have a flat appearance, which causes the automatic dosing device to occupy the clothing dosing port surrounded by the inner circumference of the control panel base and / or the space inside the outer tub, resulting in inconvenient clothing taking and placing, easy interference with the user's clothing taking and placing actions, and also affecting the aesthetics of the washing machine. Therefore, a control panel base of a washing machine is needed, which can ensure the stable installation of the automatic dosing device without occupying the space inside the control panel base and the outer tub, and without affecting the overall aesthetics of the washing machine itself while widening the clothing dosing port.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is specifically proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a control panel base and a washing machine, so as to achieve the purpose of installing the automatic dosing device at the rear side of the control panel base without occupying the space of the laundry inlet.

[0007] To solve the above technical problem, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0008] A control panel base of a washing machine includes: a main body of the control panel base in a ring shape, a vertical opening in the middle of the ring-shaped control panel base body forms a laundry inlet, and the inside of the ring-shaped control panel base body is hollow to form an annular installation cavity; the control panel base body is provided with a rearwardly protruding rear expansion part, and the rear expansion part is connected to the rear side part of the annular installation cavity, used to expand the front-back width of the rear side part of the installation cavity for installing the automatic dosing device.

[0009] Further, at least part of the rear expansion part protrudes from the rear side wall of the washing machine housing; the bottom surface of the control panel base body is connected to the washing machine housing; the rear side part of the control panel base body is connected to the inside of the rear expansion part to jointly form an installation cavity, and at least part of the automatic dosing device is arranged in the rear expansion part.

[0010] Further, a base plate of the control panel base is provided at the bottom, which at least covers the rear side part of the annular installation cavity. The top of the base plate of the control panel base is connected to the control panel base, and the bottom of the base plate of the control panel base is connected to the washing machine housing. The automatic dosing device is fixedly installed on the base plate of the control panel base; preferably, the rear side of the base plate of the control panel base protrudes from the rear side plate of the housing and correspondingly covers the bottom of the rear expansion part.

[0011] Further, the top surface of the rear expansion part is set as a slope surface that extends obliquely downward from the front side to the rear side of the washing machine, the side wall of the rear expansion part is set as a vertical surface that extends vertically downward, and the lower end of the rear expansion part is flush with the bottom surface of the control panel base.

[0012] Further, at the intersection of the rear side wall of the rear side part and the base plate of the control panel base, there are reinforcing ribs that protrude into the installation cavity and are arranged in a transverse and vertical cross pattern, used to reinforce the intersection of the control panel base and the base plate of the control panel base.

[0013] Further, a splash guard that extends vertically downward is provided on the lower side of the base plate of the control panel base, and the splash guard is located below the rear expansion part; preferably, the splash guard and the base plate of the control panel base are an integral part; preferably, the splash guard forms the upper part of the rear side wall of the housing.

[0014] Further, on the base plate of the control panel base below the rear expansion part, there are a plurality of upwardly protruding pre-positioning screw posts in a petal shape, used for positioning and installing the automatic dosing device; screw holes that penetrate the base plate of the control panel base up and down are provided on the pre-positioning screw posts, and screws pass through the screw holes from bottom to top and are threadedly engaged and fixed with the automatic dosing device in the installation cavity.

[0015] Furthermore, a retaining rib protruding downward is provided on the lower side of the base plate of the control panel base, and the inner peripheral side of the retaining rib is in corresponding fitting contact with the outer peripheral side of the top of the washing machine housing.

[0016] Furthermore, the retaining rib is provided in the vertical plane where the base plate of the control panel base is connected to the control panel base body at the rear expansion part; a groove recessed upward is provided on the lower side of the base plate of the control panel base in front of the retaining rib; the top of the rear side wall of the washing machine housing is in fitting contact with the retaining rib, and a bent portion bent horizontally forward is provided, and the bent portion correspondingly extends into the groove and is in corresponding fitting contact with the inner wall of the groove.

[0017] The present invention also provides a washing machine, including a housing; the above-mentioned washing machine control panel base is installed on the top of the housing.

[0018] After adopting the above technical solutions, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0019] 1. Through the above settings, the rear side of the control panel base expands outward to increase the front-back width of the rear side part of the control panel base, thereby achieving the effect of integrally installing the automatic dosing device in the internal space of the rear-expanded control panel base, which is a significant technical progress in reducing the occupation of the laundry dosing opening and the outer tub space of the washing machine.

[0020] 2. By providing an integral splash guard on the base plate of the control panel base, the connection between the control panel base and the box body is protected by the splash guard, thereby ensuring the sealing and waterproof performance inside the control panel base and the use safety of the internal installation components.

[0021] 3. By adding ribbing at the joint between the control panel base and the base plate of the control panel base, especially at the installation position of the automatic dosing device, the structural strength of the control panel base is improved, thereby achieving the effect of firmly installing the added automatic dosing device.

[0022] 4. By setting the control panel base as a trapezoidal structure with a smaller upper part and a larger lower part, when the user faces the washing machine, the back bulge is not observable, which does not affect the overall aesthetics of the washing machine; at the same time, setting the control panel base as a trapezoidal structure with a larger bottom and a smaller top also ensures the overall strength of the outer expansion part at the rear side of the control panel base and is less likely to deform.

[0023] At the same time, the structure of the present invention is simple, the effect is remarkable, and it is suitable for popularization and use.

[0024] The following further describes in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0025] The accompanying drawings, as part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial housing structure of a washing machine in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is a rear three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial housing structure of a washing machine in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 is a side view schematic diagram of a partial housing structure of a washing machine in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is a top schematic diagram of a splash guard on the chassis of a control panel base in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 is a bottom view schematic diagram of a control panel base in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 is a front view schematic diagram of a partial housing structure of a washing machine in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 is an exploded view of a partial housing structure of a washing machine in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Main components in the figure:

[0034] 1. Body; 101. Clothing inlet; 1011. Square opening; 1013. Mounting rod; 102. Base plate of the panel base; 1021. Clamping plate; 1022. Connecting column; 1023. Fixed card; 1024. Fixed point; 1025. Fixed installation groove; 103. Installation cavity; 104. Rear expansion part; 2. Housing; 201. Screw installation hole; 3. Splash guard; 4. Reinforcing rib; 5. Pre-positioning screw post; 6. Baffle rib; 7. Slope surface; 8. Screw hole rod; 9. Secondary water inlet; 901. Tap water inlet; 10. Hinge column; 11. Control panel; 1101. Control button installation hole; 11011. Indicator light installation hole; 1102. Display screen installation hole; 12. Support rib plate; 13. Buckle groove; 1301. Drain pipe installation hole.

[0035] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present invention in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed implementation manners

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, an embodiment of the present invention introduces a washing machine control panel base body 1, including: a ring-shaped control panel base body 1. A vertical opening in the middle of the ring-shaped control panel base body 1 forms a laundry input port 101, and the inside of the ring-shaped control panel base body 1 is hollow to form an annular installation cavity 103; the control panel base body 1 is provided with a rearwardly protruding rear expansion part 104, and the rear expansion part 104 is connected to the rear side part of the annular installation cavity 103 to expand the front-rear width of the rear side part of the installation cavity 103 for installing an automatic dosing device.

[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface of the control panel base body 1 is connected to the washing machine housing 2, so that the control panel base body 1 is firmly connected to the washing machine. A rear expansion part 104 is provided at the rear inside of the control panel base body 1, and the rear expansion part 104 at least partially protrudes from the rear side wall of the washing machine housing 2; the bottom surface of the control panel base body 1 is connected to the washing machine housing 2; the rear side part of the control panel base body 1 is connected to the inside of the rear expansion part 104 to jointly form the installation cavity 103, and the automatic dosing device is at least partially arranged in the rear expansion part 104.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present invention, a base plate 102 is provided at the bottom behind the control panel base body 1. The upper part of the base plate 102 is connected to the control panel base body 1, and the bottom is connected to the washing machine housing 2, so as to form a space for installing the automatic dosing device in the internal installation cavity 103 of the control panel base body 1.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present invention, a base plate 102 is provided at the bottom of the control panel base body 1, which at least covers the rear side part of the annular installation cavity 103. The top of the base plate 102 is connected to the control panel base body 1, and the bottom of the base plate 102 is connected to the washing machine housing 2. The automatic dosing device is fixedly installed on the base plate 102; preferably, the rear side of the base plate 102 protrudes from the rear side plate of the housing and correspondingly covers the bottom of the rear expansion part 104.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present invention, the top surface of the rear expansion part 104 is set as a slope surface 7 that extends obliquely downward from the front side to the rear side of the washing machine. The side wall of the rear expansion part 104 is set as a vertical surface that extends vertically downward, and the lower end of the rear expansion part 104 is flush with the bottom surface of the control panel base body 1.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present invention, at the intersection of the rear side wall of the rear expansion part 104 and the base plate 102, there are reinforcing ribs 4 that protrude and extend into the installation cavity 103 and are arranged in a horizontal and vertical cross pattern, which are used to reinforce the intersection of the control panel base body 1 and the base plate 102.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present invention, a connection setting that can be connected to the upper cover is provided at the rear part of the top surface of the control panel base body 1. At the front end of the top of the control panel base body 1, a position hole for the function key is provided for the installation of the function key distribution.

[0046] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the structure of the control panel base body 1 behind the control panel base body 1 is set to be trapezoidal. Along the radial direction, an automatic dosing installation cavity 103 that horizontally extends and protrudes away from the control panel base body 1 is provided for the installation of the automatic dosing device, so as to reduce the occupation of the space of the clothing dosing port.

[0047] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, below the protruding part of the control panel base body 1 structure, there is a splash-proof plate 3 that is integrally provided and installed on the back of the washing machine housing 2 and the bottom of the protruding part of the control panel base body 1, which is used to enclose the bottom of the control panel base body 1 and the back of the washing machine housing 2, thereby preventing the user's fingers from reaching into the washing machine and causing an accidental electric shock, and improving the safety of the washing machine.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present invention, the protruding part of the control panel base body 1 is set such that the upper part is narrower in the front and back and has a slope surface 7 on the top surface, and the lower part is trapezoidal in shape with a wider front and back. While increasing the utilization space inside the control panel base body 1, the overall trapezoidal shape also increases its own stability.

[0049] As Figures 2 to 4 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the inner walls of the protruding part of the control panel base body 1 and the inner wall of the splash guard 3 are provided with reinforcing ribs 4 distributed horizontally and vertically in a cross pattern, for strengthening the structure of the control panel base body 1 and the splash guard 3, and increasing the stability between the control panel base body 1 and the splash guard 3.

[0050] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, on the base plate 102 of the control panel base below the rear expansion part 104, there are provided a plurality of pre-positioning screw posts 5 protruding upward and in the shape of a petal, for positioning and installing the automatic dosing device; the pre-positioning screw posts 5 are provided with screw holes penetrating the base plate 102 up and down, and screws pass through the screw holes from bottom to top and are threadedly engaged and fixed with the automatic dosing device in the installation cavity 103, for assisting in the installation of the automatic dosing device, so that the installation of the automatic dosing device is more convenient and accurate, thereby improving the installation convenience of the automatic dosing device.

[0051] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the bottom of the splash guard 3 is correspondingly arranged at the connection with the washing machine housing 2, and the bending arc at the bottom of the splash guard 3 is consistent with the bending arc of the outer wall of the washing machine housing 2, making the connection between the control panel base body 1 and the washing machine housing 2 more stable.

[0052] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the top of the control panel base body 1 is set as a slope surface 7 extending obliquely downward from front to back; the side wall of the control panel base body 1 is set to extend vertically downward, and the extending end is flush with the bottom surface of the control panel base body 1 to form the same horizontal plane, so that when the user is in front of the washing machine, the rear expansion part on the rear side of the control panel base body 1 cannot be observed and will not affect the overall appearance of the washing machine, thereby achieving the purpose of not affecting the overall appearance of the washing machine.

[0053] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, a splash guard 3 extending vertically downward is provided on the lower side of the base plate of the control panel base, and the splash guard 3 is located below the rear expansion part 104; preferably, the splash guard 3 and the base plate 102 of the control panel base are an integral part; preferably, the splash guard 3 forms the upper part of the rear side wall of the washing machine housing 2, so that the bottom of the protruding part of the control panel base body 1 and the open part on the back of the washing machine housing 2 are closed through the splash guard 3, preventing the user from accidentally inserting a finger into the washing machine and touching the circuit, resulting in the occurrence of an electric shock hazard, thereby achieving the purpose of improving safety.

[0054] As Figures 1 to 4As shown, a zero-impact structure is provided at the connection between the bottom of the splash plate 3 and the washing machine housing 2 to ensure that the control plate seat body 1 is firmly installed; at the same time, the vibration generated by the control plate seat body 1 when the washing machine is running is reduced.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of parallel and vertically extending reinforcing ribs 4 are provided on the inner wall of the protruding portion of the control panel seat body 1, and transversely extending reinforcing ribs 4 are cross-distributed on the plurality of parallel and vertically extending reinforcing ribs 4, which are used to reinforce the control panel seat body 1, making the control panel seat body 1 more stable.

[0056] In the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of screw rods 8 for connecting with the washing machine housing 2 are arranged inside the control plate seat body 1 around the clothing loading port 101, and can be firmly connected with the washing machine housing 2 by screw fixation.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present invention, a secondary water inlet 9, a tap water inlet 901, etc. are also provided on the top of the control disc seat body 1, which are connected to the automatic dispensing device and connected to the external water source through a pipeline to supply the water demand for washing clothes.

[0058] In the embodiment of the present invention, a retaining rib 6 is provided at the position where the bottom of the splash guard 3 is connected to the washing machine housing 2. The retaining rib 6 is arranged corresponding to the shape of the washing machine housing 2, so that the contact between the splash guard 3 and the washing machine housing 2 is more closely fitted, further improving the stability of the connection between the control plate seat body 1 and the washing machine housing 2. At the same time, parallel distributed vertically extending reinforcing ribs 4 are also provided on the top of the splash guard 3 to enhance the stability of the splash guard 3 itself.

[0059] In the embodiment of the present invention, the retaining rib 6 is arranged on the bottom plate 102 of the pan seat in the vertical plane where the connecting surface of the rear expansion portion 104 and the control pan seat body 1 is located; the lower side of the pan seat bottom plate 102 on the front side of the retaining rib 6 is provided with an upwardly concave groove; the top of the rear side wall of the washing machine housing 2 is in close contact with the retaining rib 6, and is provided with a bent portion horizontally bent toward the front side, and the bent portion extends into the groove and is in close contact with the inner wall of the groove.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, the two sides of the top surface of the control panel seat body 1 are respectively provided with a secondary water inlet 9 and a tap water inlet 901. The secondary water inlet 9 is connected to the secondary water storage tank through an external pipeline, and is used to supply secondary water to the washing machine; the secondary water inlet 9 is connected to an automatic dispensing device, and the washing additives are dispensed into the outer barrel of the washing machine together with the secondary water injected from the secondary water inlet 9. At the same time, the tap water inlet 901 is connected to the tap water faucet through an external pipeline, and is used to supply tap water to the washing machine; the tap water inlet 901 is also connected to an automatic dispensing device, and the washing additives are dispensed into the outer barrel of the washing machine together with the tap water injected from the tap water inlet 901.

[0061] In an embodiment of the present invention, on the control panel base body 1, there are respectively provided one hinge post 10 on each of the two sides behind the laundry inlet 101 and in front of the secondary water inlet 9 and the secondary water inlet 901; the hinge post 10 is used for connecting with the upper cover, and the upper cover is associated with a touch switch, so that when the upper cover is in an open state, the washing machine will not perform a washing and / or dehydration program, avoiding the danger that when the washing machine is running, a user accidentally puts an arm into the working inner tub, thereby improving the safety of using the washing machine.

[0062] In an embodiment of the present invention, at the rear of the inner peripheral wall of the control panel base body 1 through which the laundry inlet 101 penetrates, there is provided a square opening 1011, and the square opening 1011 communicates with the installation cavity 103, so that the automatic dosing device can be correspondingly installed into the installation cavity 103 from the square opening 1011; at the same time, the automatic dosing device in the installation cavity 103 is respectively communicated with the secondary water inlet 9 and the secondary water inlet 9, so that the washing additives dosed by the automatic dosing device can flow into the outer tub through the dosing structure provided at the square opening 1011 together with the secondary water flow injected through the secondary water inlet 9 and / or the tap water flow injected from the tap water inlet 901.

[0063] As Figure 6 shown, on the top surface of the control panel base body 1 and in front of the laundry inlet, there is provided a control panel 11. On the control panel 11, there are provided a plurality of control button mounting holes 1101 and a display screen mounting hole 1102 for mounting the function buttons of the washing machine and the display screen; an integrated circuit board and a controller are installed inside for the user to select a suitable washing program according to needs.

[0064] As Figure 6 shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, above the control button mounting hole 1101, there are provided a plurality of vertically distributed indicator light mounting holes 11011 for mounting indicator lights; the mounted indicator lights are used to display selection indicators such as button adjustment level and intensity level, making the selection more intuitive and the operation more convenient.

[0065] As Figure 6 shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, at the front edge position of the laundry inlet 101, there is provided a safety bar, and the safety bar is connected to the start-stop switch of the washing machine. When the upper cover is pressed down to completely cover the laundry inlet 101, the safety bar moves downward under the pressing of the upper cover, starting the connection of the start-stop device. When the user selects a washing program and the washing machine starts to work, when the user raises the upper cover, the safety bar loses the continuous pressing force of the upper cover and returns to its original position, and the start-stop switch is separated, and the working washing machine stops working, further ensuring the safety of the washing machine during operation.

[0066] As Figure 5As shown in the figure, on both sides of the top surface of the inner cavity wall of the control panel base body 1, a plurality of support rib plates 12 are evenly distributed. The top of the support rib plate 12 is connected to the inner cavity wall of the control panel base body 1, and the bottom of the support rib plate 12 is connected to the top of the washing machine housing 2, which is used to support the control panel base body 1. After the control panel base body 1 is installed on the washing machine housing 2, the control panel base body 1 will not deform after being pressed, and at the same time, the control panel base body 1 is more stable after being installed on the washing machine housing 2.

[0067] As Figure 5 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, installation rods 1013 are provided at the four corners of the inner cavity of the control panel base body 1. A screw hole is provided in the middle of the installation rod 1013. After the control panel base body 1 is installed on the washing machine housing 2, the installation rod 1013 is connected and fixed to the washing machine housing 2 with screws, so that the control panel base body 1 and the washing machine housing 2 are tightly and firmly connected, and when vibration occurs during washing or / and dehydration, the control panel base body 1 will not shift, shake or make abnormal noises.

[0068] As Figure 3 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, at the positions of the upper middle parts of the two sides of the washing machine housing 2 close to the rear, an oval-shaped buckle groove 13 extending horizontally is respectively provided. The buckle groove 13 is used for the user to insert their hand into the buckle groove 13 when moving the washing machine to lift and hold the washing machine, which is convenient for the user to move the washing machine.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present invention, at the bottom of the washing machine housing 2 directly below the buckle groove 13, a drain pipe installation hole 1301 is provided. A drain pipe installation hole 1301 is provided on both sides, which is used for the drain pipe to pass through the drain pipe installation hole 1301 after being connected to the washing machine drain port and communicate with the drainage pipe. The user can choose to pass the drain pipe through the left drain pipe installation hole 1301 or the right drain pipe installation hole 1301 according to actual needs.

[0070] As Figure 4 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the lower side of the base plate 102 of the disc seat is connected to the splash guard 3. The rear end of the base plate 102 of the disc seat is set to be an arc-shaped bent forward. Clamping plates 1021 are provided at the top ends on both sides of the arc shape, and the clamping plates 1021 can be clamped in the control panel base body 1; connecting columns 1022 are also provided in the middle of both sides of the arc shape, and the connecting columns 1022 can be connected to the washing machine housing 2; two upward protrusions are provided on both sides of the inner circle edge of the arc, and fixed cards 1023 with a flat top and an opening in the middle position are provided at the top, which are used for connecting with the control panel base body 1, so that the control panel base body 1 and the base plate 102 of the disc seat can be fixedly connected. The base plate 102 of the disc seat is fixedly connected to the washing machine housing 2 through the connecting column 1022, which further indirectly strengthens the stability of the connection between the control panel base body 1 and the washing machine housing 2.

[0071] In an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of fixing points 1024 are further provided on the base plate 102 of the disk seat. The fixing points 1024 can be connected to the automatic feeding device, so that the automatic feeding device can be stably installed on the base plate 102 of the disk seat. The base plate 102 of the disk seat is connected to the automatic feeding device and bears the automatic feeding device. After the automatic feeding device is installed in the installation cavity 103, problems such as displacement of the automatic feeding device, inability to be used normally, or being affected during use will not occur due to the movement of the washing machine and the vibration of the washing machine during operation.

[0072] In an embodiment of the present invention, a fixed installation groove 1025 corresponding to the control disk seat body 1 is provided on the outer periphery of the base plate 102 of the disk seat for the snap-fitting of the base plate 102 of the disk seat and the control disk seat body 1, so that the base plate 102 of the disk seat will not be displaced after being installed in the control disk seat body 1, and the installation of the base plate 102 of the disk seat and the control disk seat body 1 is more stable.

[0073] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, a washing machine is further provided. The washing machine is equipped with the above-mentioned control disk seat, including a ring-shaped control disk seat body 1 arranged at the top and connected to the upper cover of the washing machine; a vertical opening is provided in the middle of the ring-shaped control disk seat body 1, forming a laundry feeding port 101 for the laundry to be washed; the inside of the ring-shaped control disk seat body 1 is hollow, forming an annular installation cavity 103; the control disk seat body 1 is provided with a rearwardly protruding rear expansion part 104, and the rear expansion part 104 is connected to the rear side part of the annular installation cavity 103 for expanding the front-rear width of the rear side part of the installation cavity 103 for the installation of the automatic feeding device, so that the position of the automatic feeding device is moved backward as a whole, thereby reducing the occupation of the space position of the laundry feeding port 101.

[0074] In an embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the rear expansion part 104 protrudes from the rear side wall of the washing machine housing 2; the bottom surface of the control disk seat body 1 is connected to the washing machine housing 2; the control disk seat body 1 and the rear expansion part 104 are internally connected and communicate with each other to jointly form the installation cavity 103, and the automatic feeding device is arranged in the rear expansion part 104; a base plate 102 of the disk seat is arranged at the bottom rear of the control disk seat body 1, the top of the base plate 102 of the disk seat is connected to the control disk seat body 1, and the bottom of the base plate 102 of the disk seat is connected to the washing machine housing 2, so that the base plate 102 of the disk seat correspondingly closes the bottom of the installation cavity 103, so that the automatic feeding device is correspondingly installed in the installation cavity 103 of the rear expansion part 104 and the rear side part of the control disk seat.

[0075] As Figures 1 to 7As shown in the figure, in the embodiment of the present invention, a control panel base body 1 is provided at the uppermost part of the washing machine. The hinge posts 10 provided on the top of the control panel base body 1 are connected to the corresponding hinge shafts on the upper cover of the washing machine, so that the upper cover can be movably connected to the control panel. A base plate 102 is provided at the bottom of the control panel base body 1. The top surface of the base plate 102 is connected to the control panel base body 1, and the bottom of the base plate 102 is connected to the washing machine housing 2. The rear side of the gear position of the base plate 102 is connected to the top of the splash guard 3. Thus, the base plate 102 connects the control panel base body 1, the washing machine housing 2 and the splash guard 3 together. At the same time, both the control panel base body 1 and the splash guard 3 are separately connected to the washing machine housing 2, so that the control panel base body 1 and the splash guard 3 are firmly connected to the washing machine housing 2, preventing problems such as movement and detachment due to shaking during the washing, drying and other working procedures of the washing machine.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine housing 2 is provided as a double-sided coated housing. An anti-rust coating is provided inside the washing machine housing 2 to prevent the inner wall from being oxidized and corroded by the humid water vapor evaporated inside and adhering to the inner wall of the washing machine housing 2, further improving the durability of the washing machine housing 2. The outer wall of the washing machine housing 2 is coated with a corresponding paint layer according to needs and overall aesthetics.

[0077] The washing machine housing 2 is provided as a hollow cavity that is vertically through and has an open back. At the upper part of the open back, there is an installation hole corresponding to the splash guard 3, which is connected to the splash guard 3 by screws. At the middle and lower parts on both sides, there are a plurality of symmetrically arranged screw installation holes 201 for installing and fixing the inspection plate on the back of the washing machine housing 2 to block dust, foreign objects, etc. to a certain extent and improve the cleanliness inside the housing. At the same time, the detachable inspection plate facilitates maintenance personnel to inspect the components inside the washing machine housing 2 from the back of the washing machine housing 2. And installing the inspection plate not only increases the overall aesthetics but also prevents non-staff from accidentally inserting their arms into the washing machine housing 2, resulting in danger, improving the safety of the washing machine.

[0078] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not impose any form of limitation on the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with the preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art of this patent, without departing from the technical solution of the present invention, can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments by using the technical content prompted above. However, as long as it does not depart from the technical content of the present invention, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control panel base of a washing machine, comprising: The body (1) of the annular control panel base, the vertical opening in the middle of the annular control panel base body (1) forms a laundry input opening (101), and the interior of the annular control panel base body (1) is hollow to form an annular installation cavity (103); It is characterized in that the control panel base body (1) is provided with a rearwardly protruding rear expansion part (104), and the rear expansion part (104) is communicated with the rear side part of the annular installation cavity (103) to expand the front - rear width of the rear side part of the installation cavity (103) for installing the automatic dosing device.

2. A washing machine control panel base according to claim 1, characterized in that At least part of the rear expansion part (104) protrudes from the rear side wall of the washing machine housing (2); The bottom surface of the control panel base body (1) is connected to the washing machine housing (2); The rear side part of the control panel base body (1) is communicated with the inside of the rear expansion part (104) to jointly form the installation cavity (103), and at least part of the automatic dosing device is arranged in the rear expansion part (104).

3. The control panel base of a washing machine according to claim 2, wherein A base plate (102) of the control panel base is arranged at the bottom of the control panel base body (1) and at least covers the rear side part of the annular installation cavity (103). The top of the base plate (102) is connected to the control panel base (1), the bottom of the base plate (102) is connected to the washing machine housing (2), and the automatic dosing device is fixedly installed on the base plate (102); Preferably, the rear side of the base plate (102) protrudes from the rear side plate of the housing and correspondingly covers the bottom of the rear expansion part (104).

4. A washing machine control panel base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top surface of the rear expansion part (104) is set as a slope surface (7) extending obliquely downward from the front side to the rear side of the washing machine, the side wall of the rear expansion part (104) is set as a vertical surface extending vertically downward, and the lower end of the rear expansion part (104) is flush with the bottom surface of the control panel base (1).

5. The control panel base of a washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, At the intersection of the rear side wall of the rear side part (104) and the base plate (102), there are reinforcing ribs (4) protruding and extending into the installation cavity (103) and arranged in a horizontal - vertical cross - pattern for strengthening the intersection of the control panel base (1) and the base plate (102).

6. The control panel base of a washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, A splash - proof plate (3) extending vertically downward is arranged on the lower side of the base plate (102), and the splash - proof plate (3) is located below the rear expansion part (104); Preferably, the splash - proof plate (3) and the base plate (102) are an integral part; Preferably, the splash - proof plate (3) forms the upper part of the rear side wall of the washing machine housing (2).

7. A washing machine control panel base according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that On the base plate (102) below the rear expansion part (103), there are a plurality of pre - positioning screw posts (5) protruding upward and in a petal shape for positioning and installing the automatic dosing device; The pre - positioning screw posts (5) are provided with screw holes penetrating the base plate (102) up and down, and screws pass through the screw holes from bottom to top and are threadedly engaged and fixed with the automatic dosing device in the installation cavity (103).

8. A washing machine control panel base according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, A retaining rib (6) protruding downward is arranged on the lower side of the base plate (102), and the inner peripheral side of the retaining rib (6) is in corresponding fitting contact with the outer peripheral side of the top of the washing machine housing (2).

9. The control panel base of a washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The retaining rib (6) is arranged in the vertical plane where the base plate (102) is at the connection surface between the rear expansion part (104) and the control panel base body (1); a groove recessed upward is arranged on the lower side of the base plate (102) in front of the retaining rib (6). The top of the rear side wall of the washing machine housing (2) is in fitting contact with the retaining rib (6), and is provided with a bent portion that is horizontally bent forward. The bent portion correspondingly extends into the groove and is in fitting contact with the inner wall of the groove.

10. A washing machine, comprising a housing; characterized in that: The washing machine control panel base according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is installed on the top of the housing.

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