Control device and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a control device and clothes processing equipment, the control device comprises a light guide plate, a plurality of control keys, a control panel and an electric control assembly, the plurality of control keys are independently arranged at intervals, the control panel is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, each first mounting hole is internally provided with one control key, and the electric control assembly is arranged on the light guide plate. The control keys are arranged on the control panel and are in clearance fit with the first mounting holes, the electric control assembly is connected with the control panel and / or the light guide plate, the light guide plate is arranged between the electric control assembly and the control panel, the electric control assembly comprises an electric control board, a plurality of key modules are arranged on the electric control board, each key module corresponds to one control key, and the control keys are in transmission connection with the key modules. According to the control device provided by the invention, the plurality of control keys are independently arranged, so that the independent processing and manufacturing of the plurality of control keys can be realized, the corresponding control keys can be subjected to color changing or silk-screen printing according to needs, and the use experience of a user can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a control device and a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] This section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and is not necessarily prior art.

[0003] The clothes processing device generally includes a control device, which includes a plurality of buttons. The user controls the clothes processing device by manipulating the buttons of the control device.

[0004] In the prior art, in order to facilitate assembly, the multiple buttons of the control device are of an integrated structure. However, the multiple buttons of the integrated structure cannot be individually changed in color or silk-screened as needed, which reduces the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to at least solve the problem that multiple buttons of a control device cannot be individually changed in color or silk-screened. This purpose is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0006] A first aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a laundry processing device, the control device comprising:

[0007] Light guide plate;

[0008] A plurality of control keys, wherein the plurality of control keys are independently arranged and spaced from each other;

[0009] A control panel, wherein a plurality of first mounting holes are provided on the control panel, each of the first mounting holes is provided with a control key, and the control key is loosely fitted with the first mounting hole;

[0010] An electronic control component is connected to the control panel and / or the light guide plate, the light guide plate is arranged between the electronic control component and the control panel, the electronic control component includes an electronic control board, and a plurality of key modules are arranged on the electronic control board, each of the key modules corresponds to one of the control keys, and the control key is transmission-connected to the key module.

[0011] According to the control device of the present invention, multiple control keys are independently spaced apart from each other, each control key being transmission-connected to a key module. A control key is located within a first mounting hole on the control panel. When a user operates the control device, the control key is touched through the first mounting hole, and the control key controls the corresponding key module to operate the control device. By independently arranging the multiple control keys, they can be independently processed and manufactured, allowing the corresponding control keys to be changed in color or silk-screened as needed, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0012] In addition, multiple control keys are independently arranged, and during assembly, the control keys can be adaptively installed according to the installation position, thereby improving the reliability of the control key assembly.

[0013] In addition, the control device according to the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the electronic control component also includes an electronic control box, the electronic control board is installed in the electronic control box, the electronic control box is connected to the control panel, and a plurality of first via holes are provided on the side of the electronic control box facing the light guide plate, and each contact of the button module is connected to the light guide plate through one of the first via holes.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of water-permeable structures are provided on the light guide plate, a corresponding water-permeable structure is provided under each of the control keys, a first water-guiding structure is provided on the electrical control box, and the plurality of water-permeable structures are connected to the outside world through the first water-guiding structure.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, a through hole and a transmission structure are provided on the light guide plate, a through hole is correspondingly provided under each control key, and a transmission structure is connected to each through hole. The control key is connected to the contact transmission through the transmission structure, and a gap is provided between part of the transmission structure and the hole wall of the through hole to form the water-permeable structure.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the transmission structure includes:

[0018] A movable seat, at least a portion of which is disposed in the through hole, and an inner wall of the through hole is spaced apart from the movable seat, and the control key is transmission-connected to the contact through the movable seat;

[0019] Elastic arm, the movable seat is connected to the inner wall of the through hole through at least one elastic arm.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the operating key and the movable seat are connected by at least one of snap connection, bonding, welding and connection via a connecting piece.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, a first barrier rib and a second barrier rib are protruding from the side of the electrical control box facing the light guide plate, a second barrier rib is arranged around the outside of each first through hole, the first barrier rib is arranged around the outside of all the second barrier ribs, and the first barrier rib and at least a part of the second barrier ribs are spaced apart to enclose at least a part of the first water guide structure.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, a receiving structure is provided on a side of the control key facing the light guide plate, and an end of the movable seat facing the control panel is inserted into the receiving structure and spaced apart from a side wall of the receiving structure.

[0023] And / or, a groove is provided on a side of the movable seat facing the electric control box, and an end of the second blocking rib facing the light guide plate is inserted into the groove.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one first drainage outlet is provided on the first retaining rib, and the first water guide structure is connected to the outside through the at least one first drainage outlet.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one display light module is further provided on the electrical control board, and a second through hole and a third rib are provided on the side of the electrical control box facing the light guide plate. The third rib is protruding from the surface of the electrical control box, and a third rib is arranged around the outside of each second through hole. The first rib is arranged around the outside of all the third ribs, and the first rib and the third rib are arranged at intervals to enclose part of the first water-conducting structure.

[0026] In some embodiments of the present invention, a light guide column is provided on the light guide plate, and each display light module is correspondingly provided with a light guide column. One end of the light guide column is inserted into the cylindrical structure surrounded by the third blocking rib, and the other end of the light guide column rests on the control panel.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present invention, a lamp hole is provided on the control panel, each of the light guide posts is provided corresponding to one of the lamp holes, and the lamp holes are blocked by the light guide posts.

[0028] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control device also includes a knob body, the control panel is provided with a second mounting hole, the side of the electrical control box facing the control panel is provided with a third through hole, and the electrical control board is also provided with a knob module, and the second mounting hole and the third through hole are provided for the rotating shaft of the knob module and / or part of the knob body to pass through, so that the knob body is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0029] In some embodiments of the present invention, a fourth retaining rib is protruding from the side of the electrical control box facing the control panel, and the fourth retaining rib is arranged around the outside of the third through hole. Along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the knob body is snap-fitted with the fourth retaining rib, and along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft, the knob body can rotate relative to the fourth retaining rib.

[0030] In some embodiments of the present invention, a fifth retaining rib is protruding from a side of the electric control box facing the control panel, the fifth retaining rib is arranged around the outside of the fourth retaining rib and spaced apart from the fourth retaining rib, and the fourth retaining rib and the fifth retaining rib enclose a second water guide structure connected to the outside;

[0031] The second water-conducting structure is connected to the first water-conducting structure, or the second water-conducting structure is not connected to the first water-conducting structure.

[0032] In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one second drainage outlet is provided on the fifth retaining rib, and the second water guide structure is connected to the outside through the at least one second drainage outlet.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present invention, a flange is provided on an edge of the control key, and the flange is provided on a side of the control panel facing the light guide plate, and a gap between the control key and the first mounting hole is blocked by the flange.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of control keys are respectively connected to the light guide plate, and the light guide plate and the control panel are connected by at least one of a clamping, bonding, welding, and connection via a connector.

[0035] And / or, the connection between the electronic control component and the control panel is at least one of snap connection, bonding, welding and connection via a connector.

[0036] A second aspect of the present invention provides a laundry processing device, comprising:

[0037] body;

[0038] According to the control device as described above, the control device is mounted on the machine body.

[0039] According to the present invention, a control device of the laundry processing device comprises multiple control keys spaced apart and independently arranged. A control key is disposed within a first mounting hole on the control panel. When a user operates the control device, the control key is touched through the first mounting hole. The control key controls the corresponding key module to operate the control device. By separately arranging the multiple control keys, the multiple control keys can be independently processed and manufactured, allowing the corresponding control keys to be changed in color or silk-screened as needed, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0040] In addition, multiple control keys are independently arranged, and during assembly, the control keys can be adaptively installed according to the installation position, thereby improving the reliability of the control key assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiment below. The accompanying drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not to be considered as limiting the present invention. The same reference numerals are used throughout the accompanying drawings to denote the same components. In the accompanying drawings:

[0042] Figure 1 Schematically shows a structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the control device in the clothes processing equipment shown in FIG.

[0044] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Another perspective structural intent of the control device shown;

[0045] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the AA portion of the control device shown;

[0046] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part B in the structure shown;

[0047] Figure 6 for Figure 2 The exploded structural diagram of the control device shown;

[0048] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a control panel of the control device shown;

[0049] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of multiple control keys of the control device shown;

[0050] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of one of the multiple control keys shown;

[0051] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of the control keys from another perspective is shown;

[0052] Figure 11 for Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a light guide plate of the control device shown;

[0053] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A schematic structural diagram of the light guide plate from another perspective is shown;

[0054] Figure 13 for Figure 6 The schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic control components of the control device shown.

[0055] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0056] 100. Clothing processing equipment;

[0057] 10. Body;

[0058] 20. Control device;

[0059] 21. Light guide plate;

[0060] 211. Water-permeable structure; 212. Through hole; 213. Transmission structure; 2131. Movable seat; 21311. Second buckle; 21312. Groove; 2132. Elastic arm; 214. Light guide column; 215. Annular rib plate;

[0061] 22. Control panel;

[0062] 221, first mounting hole; 222, lamp hole; 223, second mounting hole; 224, convex rib;

[0063] 23. Control keys;

[0064] 231. flange; 232. first buckle; 233. receiving structure;

[0065] 24. Electronic control components;

[0066] 241. Electric control box; 242. First water guide structure; 243. Second retaining rib; 244. First retaining rib; 2441. First drainage outlet; 245. Third retaining rib; 246. Fourth retaining rib; 247. Fifth retaining rib; 2471. Second drainage outlet; 248. Second water guide structure;

[0067] 25. Knob body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0068] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0069] It should be understood that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific example embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "one", "an" and "said" as used herein may also be meant to include plural forms. The terms "comprise", "include", "contain" and "have" are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, parts, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring them to be performed in the specific order described or illustrated, unless the order of execution is clearly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0070] Although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be used in the text to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms can only be used to distinguish an element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first", "second" and other numerical terms do not imply order or sequence when used in the text. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below can be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teaching of the example embodiments.

[0071] For ease of description, spatially relative terms may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature as shown in the figures, such as "inside," "outside," "inside," "outside," "below," "beneath," "above," and the like. Such spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element described as "below" or "below" another element or feature would then be oriented as "above" or "above" another element or feature. Thus, the example term "below" can include both above and below orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a control device 20 for a laundry processing device 100 is proposed. The control device 20 includes a control panel 22 , an electric control component 24 , a light guide plate 21 and a plurality of operating keys 23 .

[0073] Among them, multiple control keys 23 can be installed on the light guide plate 21, or on the control panel 22, or floated between the light guide plate 21 and the control panel 22 (the control keys 23 have no connection with either the light guide plate 21 or the control panel 22).

[0074] The present application will be described in detail below using an example where multiple control keys 23 can be installed on the light guide plate 21:

[0075] Specifically, all the control keys 23 are respectively installed on the light guide plate 21, the control panel 22 is arranged on one side of the light guide plate 21 and is connected to the light guide plate 21, all the control keys 23 are arranged between the light guide plate 21 and the control panel 22, and a first mounting hole 221 is opened on the control panel 22. The number of the first mounting holes 221 is multiple, and the number of the first mounting holes 221 is consistent with the number of the control keys 23. Each first mounting hole 221 is equipped with a control key 23, and the first mounting hole 221 and the control key 23 are clearance-matched.

[0076] The electronic control component 24 is arranged on the side of the light guide plate 21 away from the control panel 22, so that the light guide plate 21 is arranged between the control panel 22 and the electronic control component 24, and at least one of the control panel 22 and the light guide plate 21 is connected to the electronic control component 24. The electronic control component 24 includes an electronic control board having multiple key modules. The number of key modules is consistent with the number of control keys 23, and each control key 23 corresponds to a key module. The key module is connected to the control key 23 through the light guide plate 21.

[0077] It should be understood that multiple control keys 23 are respectively installed on the light guide plate 21, which means that the multiple control keys 23 are independent structures. During the installation process, each control key 23 is respectively cooperated with the light guide plate 21 so that each control key 23 is installed on the same light guide plate 21.

[0078] In addition, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, two adjacent control keys 23 are spaced apart to provide space for the installation of the two adjacent control keys 23, thereby improving the convenience of installing the control keys 23. At the same time, the two adjacent control keys 23 are spaced apart to reduce the interference between the two adjacent control keys 23 due to manufacturing tolerances and other reasons.

[0079] Furthermore, the light guide plate 21 has light-guiding properties, allowing the light-emitting elements of the electronic control assembly 24 to transmit light to at least one of the control panel 22 and the control keys 23 via the light guide plate 21. The provision of the light guide plate 21 improves light transmission, allowing the light-emitting elements of the electronic control assembly 24 to emit light along a predetermined path, thereby reducing light loss and effectively enhancing the optical prompting performance of the control device 20.

[0080] According to the control device 20 of the present invention, multiple control keys 23 are respectively mounted on the light guide plate 21. Each control key 23 is connected to a key module through the light guide plate 21. A control key 23 is located in a first mounting hole 221 on the control panel 22. When a user uses the control device 20, the control key 23 is touched by the position of the first mounting hole 221. The control key 23 controls the corresponding key module through the light guide plate 21 to achieve control of the control device 20. By providing multiple control keys 23 separately, they can be independently processed and manufactured. This allows the corresponding control keys 23 to be changed in color or silk-screened as needed, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0081] In addition, the plurality of operating keys 23 are independently provided, and during assembly, the operating keys 23 can be adaptively installed according to the installation position, thereby improving the reliability of the assembly of the operating keys 23.

[0082] It should be noted that, in the present application, the shapes of the multiple manipulation keys 23 may be completely identical, partially identical, or completely different.

[0083] The shape of the control key 23 is the same as the shape of the first mounting hole 221 corresponding to it (including but not limited to a circle, a right-angled rectangle, a rounded rectangle, an ellipse, a pentagon, a triangle or a hexagon, etc.), and at least part of the body of the control key 23 is arranged in the first mounting hole 221. The size of the first mounting hole 221 is slightly larger than the size of the control key 23, so that the control key 23 can be spaced apart from the first mounting hole 221, thereby realizing that the control key 23 can move relative to the first mounting hole 221 during the process of being controlled.

[0084] In addition, the operating keys 23 and the side of the control panel 22 facing away from the light guide plate 21 can be flush or protruding. By setting the operating keys 23, the usage requirements of different users can be met.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 13 As shown, the electric control component 24 also includes an electric control box 241, the control panel 22 is connected to the electric control box 241, the electric control board is fixedly installed inside the electric control box 241, and a first through hole is opened on the electric control box 241. The first through hole is opened on the side of the electric control box 241 facing the control panel 22. The number of the first through holes is consistent with the number of the control keys 23, and each control key 23 corresponds to a key module setting. The control key 23 is connected to the contact transmission of the control module through the light guide plate 21 and the first through hole.

[0086] Specifically, the contacts of the control module are exposed through the first vias so that the light guide plate 21 can contact the contacts. When operating the control device 20, the user touches the control key 23, which drives the light guide plate 21. The light guide plate 21 drives the contacts of the key module through the first vias to operate the control module.

[0087] By providing the electric control box 241 , the electric control board can be protected, and the influence of external environmental factors (water vapor, etc.) on the electric control board is reduced, so that the failure rate of the electric control board is effectively reduced.

[0088] It should be pointed out that in the present application, the contacts of the key module can be accommodated in the first via hole, and part of the structure of the light guide plate 21 extends into the electrical control box 241 through the first via hole and abuts against the contacts; the contacts of the key module can also protrude outside the first via hole and abut against the light guide plate 21.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 11 to 13 As shown, a water-permeable structure 211 is provided on the light guide plate 21. There are multiple water-permeable structures 211, and a water-permeable structure 211 is provided under each control member. The electric control box 241 is provided under the light guide plate 21 and is provided with a first water-conducting structure 242. The first water-conducting structure 242 connects the outside with each water-permeable structure 211.

[0090] Specifically, the control key 23 is mounted on the light guide plate 21, and the control panel 22 and the electrical control box 241 are located on opposite sides of the light guide plate 21. The light guide plate 21 and the electrical control box 241 are each connected to the control panel 22. Each first mounting hole 221 on the control panel 22 houses a control key 23. Because the control key 23 and the first mounting hole 221 are spaced apart, water entering through the gap between the control key 23 and the first mounting hole 221 falls onto the light guide plate 21. The water then flows through the water-permeable structure 211 onto the electrical control box 241 and out through the first water-conducting structure 242.

[0091] By providing the water-permeable structure 211 on the light guide plate 21 and the first water-guiding structure 242 on the electric control box 241 , water entering the control device 20 can be guided to the outside, thereby reducing the impact of water on the control device 20 .

[0092] It should be understood that the control key 23 forms a projection on the light guide plate 21, and the water-permeable structure 211 is flush with the edge of the projection or is arranged on the outside of the projection. By setting the water-permeable structure 211, the water-permeable structure 211 can completely cover the control key 23, so that the water entering through the gap between the control key 23 and the first mounting hole 221 can be guided by the water-permeable structure 211 to the first water guide structure 242, thereby realizing the discharge of water.

[0093] It should be noted that when the control device 20 is used for the clothing processing device 100, the first water-conducting structure 242 is connected to the interior of the outer drum of the clothing processing device 100 so as to guide water into the outer drum and then discharge it along with the drainage component of the clothing processing device 100 to reduce water overflow.

[0094] In addition, if Figure 11 As shown, an annular rib 215 is also protruding from the light guide plate 21. The annular rib 215 is arranged on the side of the light guide plate 21 facing the control panel 22, and the annular rib 215 is arranged along the edge of the light guide plate 21. The annular rib 215 is provided and a water retaining structure is formed at the edge of the light guide plate 21 by utilizing the annular rib 215, thereby reducing the overflow of water falling onto the light guide plate 21 through the edge of the light guide plate 21, and further reducing the impact of water on the control device 20.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, a transmission structure 213 and a through hole 212 are provided on the light guide plate 21. There are multiple through holes 212, and a transmission structure 213 is provided in each through hole 212. A through hole 212 with a transmission structure 213 is provided under each control member. One end of the transmission structure 213 is connected to the control key 23 for transmission, and the other end of the transmission structure 213 is connected to the contact of the key module for transmission. The hole wall of the through hole 212 is spaced apart from part of the transmission structure 213, and a water-permeable structure 211 is formed at the interval between the hole wall of the through hole 212 and the transmission structure 213.

[0096] The water-permeable structure 211 is formed by utilizing the space between the transmission structure 213 and the through hole 212. While realizing effective transmission between the control key 23 and the key module, it is possible to guide the water entering through the gap between the control key 23 and the first mounting hole 221 so that it can be discharged through the first water-guiding structure 242, thereby reducing malfunctions caused by water entering the control device 20.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the transmission structure 213 includes an elastic arm 2132 and a movable seat 2131, one end of the elastic arm 2132 is connected to the hole wall of the through hole 212, and the other end of the elastic arm 2132 is connected to the movable seat 2131, at least part of the structure of the movable seat 2131 is arranged in the through hole 212, and the movable seat 2131 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the through hole 212, and the space between the movable seat 2131 and the inner wall of the through hole 212 is the permeable structure 211.

[0098] Specifically, the movable seat 2131 is in transmission connection with the control key 23 and the key module, respectively. When the control key 23 is operated, the control key 23 applies force to the movable seat 2131, causing the movable seat 2131 to move toward the key module. During the movement of the movable seat 2131, the elastic arm 2132 undergoes elastic deformation, and the movable seat 2131 triggers the contacts of the key module to achieve control of the key module. When the operation is completed, the external force on the control key 23 is removed, the elastic arm 2132 resumes its elastic deformation, and drives the control key 23 to reset through the movable seat 2131, and the contacts of the key module are also reset.

[0099] It should be noted that the elastic arms 2132 have elastic properties, and the number thereof can be one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, etc. When there are multiple elastic arms 2132, the multiple elastic arms 2132 are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction of the movable seat 2131.

[0100] In addition, in the present application, the light guide plate 21 is a plastic part, and the elastic arm 2132 and the movable seat 2131 are integrally formed with the light guide plate 21 for processing and manufacturing, thereby simplifying the processing and manufacturing process, thereby improving the processing and manufacturing efficiency and reducing the processing and manufacturing cost.

[0101] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the control key 23 is installed on the light guide plate 21, specifically, the control key 23 is installed on the movable seat 2131, wherein the installation method of the control key 23 includes but is not limited to at least one of snap connection, welding, bonding and connection via a connector.

[0102] In this application, the control key 23 is mounted on the movable seat 2131 by means of a snap connection, wherein, as Figures 10 to 12 As shown, a first buckle 232 is provided on the control key 23, and a second buckle 21311 is provided on the movable seat 2131. When the control key 23 is installed, the first buckle 232 and the second buckle 21311 are snap-fitted together, thereby improving the convenience of installing the control key 23.

[0103] It should be noted that there are two first clips 232, which are arranged opposite each other. There are also two second clips 21311, which are also arranged opposite each other, with one first clip 232 corresponding to one second clip 21311. By adjusting the number of first clips 232 and second clips 21311, the installation strength and stability of the control key 23 can be improved.

[0104] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, a receiving structure 233 is provided on the control key 23, and the receiving structure 233 is arranged on the side of the control key 23 facing the light guide plate 21. When the control key 23 is installed on the light guide plate 21, the control key 23 is snap-fitted with the movable seat 2131 on the light guide plate 21. When the control key 23 and the movable seat 2131 are snap-fitted into place, the end of the movable seat 2131 facing the control panel 22 is inserted into the receiving structure 233 and is spaced apart from the side wall of the receiving structure 233.

[0105] By inserting the movable seat 2131 into the receiving structure 233, the assembled structure of the control key 23 can be made more compact, thereby effectively reducing the volume of the control device 20. In addition, the use of the receiving structure 233 to accommodate the movable seat 2131 allows the control key 23 to be positioned during the assembly process by utilizing the cooperation between the receiving structure 233 and the movable seat 2131, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the control key 23.

[0106] It should be pointed out that the receiving structure 233 can be a groove-shaped structure formed on the control key 23, and the first clip 232 located on the control member is arranged on the outside of the groove-shaped structure. When there are multiple first clips 232 on the control key 23, the multiple first clips 232 are arranged at equal intervals on the outside of the groove-shaped structure.

[0107] In addition, one end of the movable seat 2131 facing the operating key 23 is disposed in contact with the inner wall of the receiving structure 233 .

[0108] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 13 As shown, the electric control box 241 is respectively provided with a first blocking rib 244 and a second blocking rib 243 protruding therefrom. The first blocking rib 244 and the second blocking rib 243 are respectively provided on the side of the electric control box 241 facing the light guide plate 21, wherein the number of the second blocking ribs 243 is multiple, and a second blocking rib 243 is provided around the outside of each first through hole of the electric control box 241, and the first blocking rib 244 is provided around the outside of the second blocking rib 243, wherein at least part of the second blocking ribs 243 are spaced apart from the first blocking rib 244, and the space between the first blocking rib 244 and the second blocking rib 243 constitutes at least part of the first water guide structure 242.

[0109] Specifically, the first via hole is used to connect the contact of the key module to the light guide plate 21 for transmission, and the second rib 243 surrounds the outside of the first via hole. The second rib 243 forms a cylindrical structure. The cylindrical structure is used to provide protection for the first via hole, thereby reducing the entry of water into the interior of the electric control box 241 through the first via hole, thereby reducing the problem of electric control board failure caused by water ingress into the electric control box 241.

[0110] The first retaining ribs 244 and at least a portion of the second retaining ribs 243 are used to enclose the first water guide structure 242 , so that water can flow along a set path, thereby achieving effective water diversion.

[0111] It should be pointed out that when the control device 20 is installed on the clothing processing device 100, the sides of the electric control box 241 having the first retaining rib 244 and the second retaining rib 243 are inclined relative to the horizontal plane, so that water falling onto the electric control box 241 can flow out along the first water guide structure 242 under the action of gravity, thereby improving the water discharge effect.

[0112] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 13 As shown, first vias, first retaining ribs 244, and second retaining ribs 243 are provided on the side of the electrical control box 241 facing the light guide plate 21. A second retaining rib 243 surrounds the outer side of each first via, and the first retaining ribs 244 surround the outer sides of the second retaining ribs 243. The first retaining ribs 244 and at least some of the second retaining ribs 243 enclose a first water-conducting structure 242. The second retaining ribs 243 form a cylindrical structure, isolating the first vias from the first water-conducting structure 242 and preventing water in the first water-conducting structure 242 from flowing into the first vias.

[0113] A groove 21312 is provided on the side of the movable seat 2131 facing the electric control box 241 . One end of the second blocking rib 243 facing the light guide plate 21 is inserted into the groove 21312 , and the side wall of the groove 21312 is spaced apart from the second blocking rib 243 .

[0114] Specifically, the groove 21312 and the second retaining rib 243 form a structure that is nested with each other, that is, the groove 21312 is buckled onto the top of the cylindrical structure formed by the second retaining rib 243, thereby shielding the cylindrical structure formed by the second retaining rib 243, reducing the situation where water falls into the first through hole through the top of the cylindrical structure formed by the second retaining rib 243, and further realizing the waterproof operation of the electrical control box 241.

[0115] It should be pointed out that the groove 21312 is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the electric control box 241 and the cylindrical structure formed by the second retaining rib 243, so that the movable seat 2131 can have a moving stroke relative to the electric control box 241, and the control button can trigger the outlet of the button module of the electric control board inside the electric control box 241 by driving the movable seat 2131.

[0116] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 13 As shown, the first retaining rib 244 is provided with a first drainage port 2441 , and the number of the first drainage port 2441 is at least one. The first drainage port 2441 connects the first water guide structure 242 with the outside.

[0117] By providing the first drain port 2441 , water in the first water guide structure 242 can be discharged through the first water guide structure 242 , thereby reducing water accumulation in the control device 20 and further reducing the occurrence of malfunctions of the control device 20 due to water ingress.

[0118] It should be noted that, in the present application, when the control device 20 is installed on the clothing processing apparatus 100, the first drain outlet 2441 is opened on the first retaining rib 244 and is located at the lowest position of the control device 20, thereby improving the water discharge effect.

[0119] In addition, the number of first drain ports 2441 can be one, two, three, four, five, or six, etc., and the drainage effect and efficiency can be improved by providing multiple first drain ports 2441. When there are multiple first drain ports 2441, the location and arrangement of the first drain ports 2441 can be set as needed.

[0120] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 13 As shown, the electronic control panel of the electronic control assembly 24 is also provided with a display light module. There is at least one display light module. A third barrier rib 245 and a second via hole are also provided on the electronic control box 241. The second via hole, third barrier rib 245, second barrier rib 243, and first barrier rib 244 are all provided on the side of the electronic control box 241 facing the light guide plate 21. The number of second via holes matches the number of display light modules, and each display light module is provided with a corresponding second via hole. A third barrier rib 245 surrounds each second via hole, and a first barrier rib 244 surrounds and is spaced apart from the third barrier rib 245. The space between the first barrier rib 244 and the third barrier rib 245 constitutes part of the first water guide structure 242.

[0121] By setting the display light module and the second via, the electronic control board can display the current information of the control device 20 to the user through the display light module. When the control device 20 is used for the clothing processing device 100, the current status of the clothing processing device 100 can be effectively obtained.

[0122] A third retaining rib 245 is provided and arranged around the outside of the second through hole. The third retaining rib 245 forms a cylindrical structure to isolate the second through hole from the first water guide structure 242, thereby reducing the water in the first water guide structure 242 from flowing into the second through hole.

[0123] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 12 、 Figure 13 As shown, a light guide column 214 is provided on the light guide plate 21. The number of the light guide columns 214 is consistent with the number of the display light modules. Each display light module is correspondingly provided with a light guide column 214. The display light module emits light through the second through hole on the electrical control box 241. The third blocking rib 245 is arranged around the circumference of the second through hole and forms a cylindrical structure. One end of the light guide column 214 is inserted into the cylindrical structure surrounded by the third blocking rib 245, and the other end of the light guide column 214 rests on the control panel 22.

[0124] Specifically, the cylindrical structure enclosed by the third retaining ribs 245 converges light. One end of the light guide 214 is inserted into the cylindrical structure, while the other end rests against the control panel 22, guiding the light. When the display light module is illuminated, light from the module passes through the cylindrical structure enclosed by the third retaining ribs 245 and the light guide 214, reaching the control panel 22 and being displayed to the user through the control panel 22. The provision of the light guide 214 ensures that light from the display module propagates along a predetermined path, ensuring the effectiveness of the display module.

[0125] In addition, when there are multiple display light modules, the cylindrical structure formed by the third blocking ribs 245 and the structure formed by the light guide column 214 can reduce the impact between the lights emitted by adjacent display light modules, further improving the display effectiveness.

[0126] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, lamp holes 222 are provided on the control panel 22. The number of lamp holes 222 is consistent with the number of display light modules on the electronic control board. Each lamp hole 222 corresponds to a display module. The light guide column 214 corresponding to the display module abuts against the control panel 22 and blocks the lamp hole 222.

[0127] By providing the light hole 222 on the control panel 22 , the blocking of the light emitted by the display light module by the control panel 22 is reduced, so that the light emitted by the display light module can be effectively displayed.

[0128] In the present application, at least part of the control keys 23 can be set to have a display light structure (for example, the control key 23 for controlling the power supply). The structure of the display light of the control key 23 is that the corresponding structure of the display light module is added on the basis of the structure of the control key 23.

[0129] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the control device 20 also includes a knob body 25, the control panel 22 is provided with a second mounting hole 223, the side of the electric control box 241 facing the control panel 22 is provided with a third through hole, and the electric control board is also provided with a knob module, and the third through hole and the second mounting hole 223 are provided for the rotating shaft of the knob module and / or part of the knob body 25 to pass through, so that the rotating shaft is connected to the knob body 25.

[0130] Specifically, the knob body 25 is arranged outside the control device 20 and connected to the rotating shaft of the knob module. The knob module is controlled by manipulating the knob body 25, so that the control device 20 has a combined control mode of the knob and the control key 23, which improves the convenience of user use.

[0131] It should be pointed out that in the present application, a sleeve is provided on the side of the knob body 25 facing the control panel 22. When the knob body 25 is connected to the rotating shaft of the knob module, the sleeve is fixed on the outside of the rotating shaft, and the combined structure formed by the sleeve and the rotating shaft is arranged through the second mounting hole 223 and the third through hole.

[0132] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a rib 224 is provided around the outside of the second mounting hole 223 of the control panel 22, and an annular rib is provided protruding from the side of the knob body 25 facing the control panel 22. When the knob body 25 is installed, the rib 224 is inserted into the annular rib, so that the annular rib is provided around the outside of the rib 224, and there is a gap between the annular rib and the rib 224.

[0133] The convex rib 224 and the annular rib are provided to form a waterproof structure between the knob body 25 and the control panel 22, thereby reducing the situation where water enters the control device 20 through the second mounting hole 223, thereby reducing the situation where the control device 20 malfunctions due to water ingress.

[0134] In addition, the annular rib and the convex rib 224 are spaced apart, thereby reducing interference during the rotation of the knob body 25 relative to the control panel 22 and improving the smoothness of the rotation of the knob body 25.

[0135] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 13 As shown, a fourth retaining rib 246 is protruded from the side of the electric control box 241 facing the control panel 22 and is wrapped around the outside of the third through hole. Along the axial direction of the rotating shaft of the knob module, the fourth retaining rib 246 is snap-fitted with the knob body 25. Along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft of the knob module, the knob body 25 can rotate relative to the fourth retaining rib 246.

[0136] The knob body 25 is configured to be engaged with the fourth retaining rib 246 , which improves the convenience of installing the knob body 25 and thus improves the efficiency of assembly.

[0137] It should be understood that, in the present application, the fourth retaining rib 246 forms a cylindrical structure, which passes through the second mounting hole 223 on the control panel 22, and the knob body 25 is fixedly engaged with the portion of the cylindrical structure passing through.

[0138] It should be noted that a plurality of hooks are provided on the cylindrical structure formed by the fourth retaining rib 246. A receiving groove is formed on the side of the knob body 25 facing the control panel 22. A retaining groove is provided on the sidewall of the retaining groove. A plurality of clips are disposed within the retaining groove and removably engage within the retaining groove. The cooperation between the retaining groove and the hooks limits the position of the knob body 25 in the axial direction of the rotary shaft of the knob module, but does not limit the position of the knob body 25 in the circumferential direction of the rotary shaft of the knob module.

[0139] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 13 As shown, a fifth rib 247 is protruding from one side of the electric control box 241 facing the control panel 22 and is wrapped around the outside of the fourth rib 246. The fifth rib 247 is spaced apart from the fourth rib 246 and encloses a second water guide structure 248 connected to the outside.

[0140] When water enters the control device 20 through the second mounting hole 223 of the control panel 22, the fourth retaining rib 246 isolates the third through-hole from the water, thereby preventing the water from entering the electrical control box 241 through the third through-hole. Water blocked outside the third through-hole is drained away through the second water guide structure 248 formed by the fifth retaining rib 247 and the fourth retaining rib 246, thereby reducing the impact of the water on the control device 20.

[0141] It should be understood that, in the present application, the first water-conducting structure 242 may be arranged in communication with the second water-conducting structure 248 , or the first water-conducting structure 242 may be arranged in a manner not to be connected with the second water-conducting structure 248 .

[0142] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 13As shown, the second water-guiding structure 248 and the first water-guiding structure 242 are not connected to each other, a second drainage outlet 2471 is provided on the fifth retaining rib 247 , and the number of the second drainage outlet 2471 is at least one, and the second water-guiding structure 248 is connected to the outside through the second drainage outlet 2471 .

[0143] By providing the second drain port 2471 , water in the second water-guiding structure 248 can be discharged through the second water-guiding structure 248 , thereby reducing water accumulation in the control device 20 and further reducing the occurrence of malfunctions of the control device 20 due to water ingress.

[0144] It should be noted that, in the present application, when the control device 20 is installed on the clothing processing apparatus 100, the second drain outlet 2471 is opened on the fifth barrier rib 247 and is located at the lowest position of the control device 20, thereby improving the water discharge effect.

[0145] In addition, the number of second drain ports 2471 can be one, two, three, four, five, or six, etc., and the drainage effect and efficiency can be improved by providing multiple second drain ports 2471. When there are multiple second drain ports 2471, the location and arrangement of the second drain ports 2471 can be set as needed.

[0146] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the edge of the control key 23 is provided with a flange 231. The flange 231 is provided on the side of the control panel 22 facing the light guide plate 21. The gap between the first mounting hole 221 and the control key 23 is blocked by the flange 231. The provision of the flange 231 can block the gap between the control key 23 and the first mounting hole 221, thereby improving the appearance coordination of the control device 20.

[0147] In some embodiments of the present invention, the light guide plate 21 is connected to the control panel 22 , and the connection between the light guide plate 21 and the control panel 22 includes but is not limited to at least one of snap connection, welding, bonding, and connection via a connector.

[0148] In the present application, the light guide plate 21 is fixed to the control panel 22 by snap-fitting, wherein the snap-fitting fixing method has a simple structure and is easy to assemble, which can effectively improve the assembly efficiency and effectively reduce the manufacturing cost of the control device 20.

[0149] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control panel 22 and the electronic control assembly 24 are connected by at least one of snap connection, welding, bonding, and connection via a connector.

[0150] In the present application, the control panel 22 is fixed to the electric control box 241 of the electric control component 24 by snap-fitting, wherein the snap-fitting fixing method has a simple structure and is easy to assemble, which can effectively improve the assembly efficiency, so that the manufacturing cost of the control device 20 can be effectively reduced.

[0151] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, a second aspect of the present invention provides a laundry processing apparatus 100 , which includes a body 10 and a control device 20 as described above, wherein the control device 20 is mounted on the body 10 .

[0152] According to the laundry processing device 100 of the present invention, the control device 20 of the laundry processing device 100 has multiple control keys 23 mounted on the light guide plate 21. Each control key 23 is connected to a key module via the light guide plate 21. A control key 23 is located within a first mounting hole 221 on the control panel 22. When a user uses the control device 20, the control key 23 is touched by the position of the first mounting hole 221. The control key 23 controls the corresponding key module via the light guide plate 21 to control the control device 20. By providing multiple control keys 23 separately, they can be independently processed and manufactured, allowing the corresponding control keys 23 to be changed in color or silk-screened as needed, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0153] In addition, the plurality of operating keys 23 are independently provided, and during assembly, the operating keys 23 can be adaptively installed according to the installation position, thereby improving the reliability of the assembly of the operating keys 23.

[0154] In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned clothing processing device can be a pulsator washing machine or an agitator washing machine, etc. The drawings in the specification of the present invention take the clothing processing device as an example of a pulsator washing machine. For the structure of other parts of the pulsator washing machine, please refer to the prior art and will not be repeated in this application.

[0155] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A control device for a clothes processing device, characterized in that: The control device comprises: Light guide plate; A plurality of control keys, wherein the plurality of control keys are independently arranged and spaced from each other; A control panel, wherein a plurality of first mounting holes are provided on the control panel, each of the first mounting holes is provided with a control key, and the control key is loosely fitted in the first mounting hole; An electronic control component is connected to the control panel and / or the light guide plate, the light guide plate is arranged between the electronic control component and the control panel, the electronic control component includes an electronic control board, and a plurality of key modules are arranged on the electronic control board, each of the key modules corresponds to one of the control keys, and the control key is transmission-connected to the key module.

2. The control device according to claim 1, characterized in that The electronic control component also includes an electronic control box, the electronic control board is installed in the electronic control box, the electronic control box is connected to the control panel, and a plurality of first via holes are provided on the side of the electronic control box facing the light guide plate. The contact of each key module is connected to the light guide plate through one of the first via holes.

3. The control device according to claim 2, characterized in that The light guide plate is provided with a plurality of water-permeable structures, and one water-permeable structure is correspondingly provided under each of the control keys. The electric control box is provided with a first water-conducting structure, and the plurality of water-permeable structures are connected to the outside world through the first water-conducting structure.

4. The control device according to claim 3, characterized in that A through hole and a transmission structure are provided on the light guide plate. A through hole is correspondingly provided under each control key. A transmission structure is connected to each through hole. The control key is connected to the contact transmission through the transmission structure. A gap is provided between part of the transmission structure and the hole wall of the through hole to form the water-permeable structure.

5. The control device according to claim 4, characterized in that The transmission structure includes: A movable seat, at least a portion of which is disposed in the through hole, and an inner wall of the through hole is spaced apart from the movable seat, and the control key is transmission-connected to the contact through the movable seat; Elastic arm, the movable seat is connected to the inner wall of the through hole through at least one elastic arm.

6. The control device according to claim 5, characterized in that The operating key and the movable seat are connected by at least one of a clamping connection, a bonding connection, a welding connection and a connection via a connecting piece.

7. The control device according to claim 5, characterized in that A first blocking rib and a second blocking rib are protruding from one side of the electrical control box facing the light guide plate, a second blocking rib is wound around the outside of each first through hole, the first blocking rib is wound around the outside of all the second blocking ribs, and the first blocking rib and at least part of the second blocking rib are spaced apart to enclose at least part of the first water guide structure.

8. The control device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A receiving structure is provided on the side of the control key facing the light guide plate, and an end of the movable seat facing the control panel is inserted into the receiving structure and spaced apart from the side wall of the receiving structure; And / or, a groove is provided on a side of the movable seat facing the electric control box, and an end of the second blocking rib facing the light guide plate is inserted into the groove.

9. The control device according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least one first drainage outlet is provided on the first retaining rib, and the first water guide structure is connected to the outside through the at least one first drainage outlet.

10. The control device according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least one display light module is also provided on the electronic control board. A second through hole and a third rib are provided on the side of the electronic control box facing the light guide plate. The third rib is protruding from the surface of the electronic control box. A third rib is arranged around the outside of each second through hole. The first rib is arranged around the outside of all the third ribs. The first rib and the third rib are arranged at intervals to enclose part of the first water guide structure.

11. The control device according to claim 10, characterized in that: A light guide column is provided on the light guide plate, and each display light module is correspondingly provided with a light guide column. One end of the light guide column is inserted into the cylindrical structure surrounded by the third blocking rib, and the other end of the light guide column rests on the control panel.

12. The control device according to claim 11, characterized in that The control panel is provided with lamp holes, each of the light guide posts is provided corresponding to one of the lamp holes, and the lamp holes are shielded by the light guide posts.

13. The control device according to claim 3, characterized in that The control device also includes a knob body, the control panel is provided with a second mounting hole, the side of the electrical control box facing the control panel is provided with a third through hole, and the electrical control board is also provided with a knob module, the second mounting hole and the third through hole are for the rotating shaft of the knob module and / or part of the knob body to pass through, so that the knob body is connected to the rotating shaft.

14. The control device according to claim 13, characterized in that A convex rib is protruded from the control panel and is arranged around the outside of the second mounting hole. An annular rib is protruded from the side of the knob body facing the control panel and is inserted into the annular rib and spaced apart from the annular rib.

15. The control device according to claim 13, characterized in that A fourth retaining rib is protruding from the side of the electric control box facing the control panel. The fourth retaining rib is arranged around the outside of the third through hole. Along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the knob body is engaged with the fourth retaining rib. Along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft, the knob body can rotate relative to the fourth retaining rib.

16. The control device according to claim 15, characterized in that A fifth retaining rib is protruding from a side of the electric control box facing the control panel. The fifth retaining rib is arranged around the outside of the fourth retaining rib and spaced apart from the fourth retaining rib. The fourth retaining rib and the fifth retaining rib enclose a second water guide structure connected to the outside. The second water-conducting structure is connected to the first water-conducting structure, or the second water-conducting structure is not connected to the first water-conducting structure.

17. The control device according to claim 16, characterized in that The fifth retaining rib is provided with at least one second drainage outlet, and the second water guide structure is communicated with the outside through the at least one second drainage outlet.

18. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that: A flange is provided on the edge of the control key, and the flange is provided on a side of the control panel facing the light guide plate. The gap between the control key and the first mounting hole is blocked by the flange.

19. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that: The plurality of control keys are respectively connected to the light guide plate, and the light guide plate and the control panel are connected by at least one of a clamping, bonding, welding and connection via a connector; And / or, the connection between the electronic control component and the control panel is at least one of snap connection, bonding, welding and connection via a connector.

20. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The laundry processing device comprises: body; The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the control device is mounted on the machine body.

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