Hanging assembly and clothes washing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a hanging assembly and clothes washing equipment, the hanging assembly is used for the clothes washing equipment, the hanging assembly comprises a hanging beam, a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, the hanging beam is suitable for being installed in a shell of the clothes washing equipment, and the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the hanging beam; the upper end of the first connecting piece and the upper end of the second connecting piece are connected to the hanging beam, and the lower end of the first connecting piece and the lower end of the second connecting piece are suitable for being connected to a target structure of the clothes washing equipment. The angles between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece and the vertical direction are within a preset range. According to the suspension assembly, after the target structure is suspended on the suspension beam, the angle between the first connecting piece and the vertical direction and the angle between the second connecting piece and the vertical direction are within the preset range, and therefore the target structure can be kept in the posture capable of working normally.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of clothing washing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a hanging assembly and clothing washing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of laundry equipment, its functions are becoming more and more numerous. In order to realize the corresponding functions, the laundry equipment needs to install corresponding structures inside. How to realize the installation of the corresponding structures inside the laundry equipment is a research direction in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a hanging assembly and a laundry washing device to solve the aforementioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, according to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a suspension assembly is provided for a laundry washing device, including a suspension beam, a first connector, and a second connector; The suspension beam is adapted to be installed inside the housing of the laundry equipment; The first connector and the second connector are arranged at intervals along the length of the suspension beam. The upper ends of the first connector and the second connector are respectively connected to the suspension beam, and the lower ends of the first connector and the second connector are adapted to be respectively connected to the target structure of the laundry equipment. The suspension assembly is configured such that, after the target structure is suspended from the suspension beam, the angles of the first connector and the second connector with respect to the vertical direction are within a preset range.

[0005] Optionally, the preset range is 0°~10°.

[0006] Optionally, the suspension beam is an elastic element.

[0007] Optionally, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the first part of the suspension beam, and the upper end of the second connector is connected to the second part of the suspension beam. The suspension beam is curved in the vertical direction, and in the vertical direction, the height of at least some points on the first part is lower than the height of points on the second part.

[0008] Optionally, the lower end of the first connector is adapted to be connected to the target structure at a first point, and in the vertical direction, the distance from the first point to the profile surface of the suspension beam is a first distance; The lower end of the second connector is adapted to be connected to the target structure at a second point. In the vertical direction, the distance from the second point to the contour surface is a second distance, and the first distance is less than the second distance. The profile surface is the curved surface on which the profile of the suspension beam is located.

[0009] Optionally, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the contour surface, and the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector is equal to the first distance; or, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with a downwardly protruding protrusion, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the protrusion, and the protrusion is located below the contour surface; or, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with an upwardly recessed concave portion, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the concave portion, and the concave portion is located above the contour surface. The upper ends of the second connectors are all connected to the contour surface, and the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector is equal to the second distance. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with a downwardly protruding part, the upper end of the second connector is connected to the protruding part, and the protruding part is located below the contour surface. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with an upwardly recessed part, the upper end of the second connector is connected to the recessed part, and the recessed part is located above the contour surface.

[0010] Optionally, the lower ends of the first connector and the second connector are at the same height.

[0011] Optionally, the upper ends of the first connector and the second connector are both connected to the contour surface; In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector is less than the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector.

[0012] Optionally, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the contour surface, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with a downwardly protruding protrusion, the upper end of the second connector is connected to the protrusion, and the protrusion is located below the contour surface; In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector is equal to the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with an upwardly recessed portion, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the recessed portion, and the recessed portion is located above the contour surface; The bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with a downward protrusion, and the upper end of the second connector is connected to the protrusion, which is located below the contour surface.

[0014] Optionally, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with an upwardly recessed portion, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the recessed portion, and the recessed portion is located above the contour surface; The upper end of the second connector is connected to the contour surface; In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector is equal to the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector.

[0015] Optionally, the lower end of the first connector is lower than the lower end of the second connector; In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end of the first connector to the lower end of the first connector is equal to the distance from the upper end of the second connector to the lower end of the first connector.

[0016] Optionally, the suspension beam is a plate-shaped member, and the top surface of the suspension beam is recessed downwards at the corresponding portion of the upper end of the first connecting member to form a recessed portion.

[0017] Optionally, a plurality of the first connectors are provided, and the plurality of first connectors are spaced apart along the width direction of the suspension beam; and / or, The second connector is provided in multiple parts, and the multiple second connectors are spaced apart along the width direction of the suspension beam.

[0018] Optionally, the first connector is a first threaded fastener, and the suspension beam is provided with a first mounting hole through which the first connector passes; and / or, The second connector is a second threaded fastener, and the suspension beam is provided with a second mounting hole through which the second connector passes.

[0019] Optionally, the suspension beam is provided with a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole, the first positioning hole being adapted to cooperate with a first positioning element of the target structure, and the second positioning hole being adapted to cooperate with a second positioning element of the target structure.

[0020] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a laundry washing apparatus is provided, including a housing, a target structure, and the aforementioned suspension assembly; The suspension beam is connected to the outer shell, and the first and second connectors of the suspension assembly are connected to the target structure.

[0021] Optionally, the target structure includes a washing drum.

[0022] Optionally, the axial direction of the washing drum is parallel to the horizontal direction, and the axial direction of the washing drum is perpendicular to the length direction of the suspension beam.

[0023] Optionally, the laundry equipment includes a first washing tub and a second washing tub; The interior of the outer shell has a receiving space; The first washing tub and the second washing tub are arranged at intervals within the accommodating space along the length of the suspension beam; The first washing tub is located at the upper part of the containing space, and the second washing tub is located at the lower part of the containing space; The target structure includes the first washing tub.

[0024] Optionally, the diameter of the second washing tub is larger than the diameter of the first washing tub.

[0025] Optionally, the two ends of the suspension beam along its length are respectively connected to the outer shell; The upper end of the first connector is connected to the first part of the suspension beam, and the upper end of the second connector is connected to the second part of the suspension beam; The first part is closer to the centerline of the suspension beam along its length than the second part.

[0026] Optionally, the suspension beam is located at two ends along its length, namely the first end and the second end. Both the first part and the second part are located closer to the first end than the second end; Furthermore, the first portion is farther away from the first end than the second portion.

[0027] The above technical solution allows the suspension beam to be installed inside the casing of the laundry equipment. The upper ends of the first and second connectors are connected to the suspension beam, and the lower ends of the first and second connectors are connected to the target structure, thus enabling the target structure to be installed inside the casing. Furthermore, by arranging the first and second connectors at intervals along the length of the suspension beam, the weight of the target structure borne by the suspension beam is distributed, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the installation of the target equipment inside the casing.

[0028] Furthermore, by adjusting the first connector, the second connector, and the suspension beam, the target structure can be suspended from the suspension beam, and the angles of the first connector and the second connector with the vertical direction can be within a preset range. This helps to keep the target structure in a posture that allows it to work normally, thereby improving the reliability of the laundry washing equipment.

[0029] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a laundry washing apparatus provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the housing and suspension beam.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a clothing washing device provided in a certain embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the outer casing is not shown.

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a suspension beam provided in a certain embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a suspension assembly connected to a target structure according to a certain embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a suspension assembly connected to a target structure according to a certain embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the outline surface is shown by dashed lines.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a suspension assembly connected to a target structure according to a certain embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the outline surface is shown by dashed lines.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a suspension assembly connected to a target structure according to a certain embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the outline surface is shown by dashed lines.

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a suspension assembly connected to a target structure according to a certain embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1000 - Laundry equipment; 1100 - Outer shell; 1200 - Accommodation space; 3000 - Target structure; 3100 - First washing tub; 3200 - Second washing tub; 3001 - First positioning component; 3002 - Second positioning component; 7000 - Suspension assembly; 7100 - Suspension beam; 12 - Recess; 21 - First part; 22 - Second part; 31 - First mounting hole; 32 - Second mounting hole; 41 - First end; 42 - Second end; 61 - First positioning hole; 62 - Second positioning hole; 70 - Contour surface; 80 - Protrusion; 90 - Recess; 7201 - First connector; 7202 - Second connector. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0041] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally defined as upper, lower, top, and bottom of the laundry washing equipment in normal use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and for simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or a specific orientation construction and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of the corresponding components. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish one element from another and do not have sequential or importance implications.

[0042] In the description of this disclosure, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connect," "link," and "install" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, according to a first aspect of this disclosure, a suspension assembly 7000 is provided for a laundry washing device 1000, including a suspension beam 7100, a first connector 7201, and a second connector 7202. The suspension beam 7100 is adapted to be installed inside the housing 1100 of the laundry washing device 1000. The first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the suspension beam 7100. The upper ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are respectively connected to the suspension beam 7100. The lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are adapted to be respectively connected to a target structure 3000 of the laundry washing device 1000. The suspension assembly 7000 is configured such that after the target structure 3000 is suspended from the suspension beam 7100, the angles of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 with the vertical direction are within a preset range.

[0044] Through the above technical solution, the suspension beam 7100 can be installed inside the outer casing 1100 of the laundry washing equipment 1000. The upper ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are connected to the suspension beam 7100, and the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are connected to the target structure 3000, thus realizing the installation of the target structure 3000 inside the outer casing 1100. By arranging the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 at intervals along the length of the suspension beam 7100, it is beneficial to distribute the weight of the target structure 3000 borne by the suspension beam 7100, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the installation of the target equipment inside the outer casing 1100.

[0045] The applicant's research found that the suspension beam 7100 deforms vertically under its own weight or the force of the counterweights arranged on it. This deformation may cause the target structure 3000 to rotate, potentially affecting its normal operation. For example, if the target structure 3000 is a washing drum suspended from the suspension beam by a first connector 7201 and a second connector 7202, the vertical deformation of the suspension beam, i.e., bending downwards into a U-shape along the direction of gravity, causes the connection point between the first connector 7201 and the suspension beam to be lower than the connection point between the second connector 7202 and the suspension beam. If the length of the lower connection point is the same, then there will be a large angle between the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 and the vertical direction, causing the washing drum to tilt.

[0046] In view of this, in the suspension assembly 7000 provided in this disclosure, the applicant has specifically adjusted the design elements of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 so that after the target structure 3000 is suspended from the suspension beam 7100, the angles of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 with the vertical direction are within a preset range, which is beneficial to keeping the target structure 3000 in a normal working posture, thereby improving the reliability of the laundry equipment 1000.

[0047] Here, the preset range refers to the range of angles formed between the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 and the vertical direction without affecting the normal operation of the target structure 3000. For example, in an embodiment where the target structure 3000 is a washing tub, the angles are 0° to 10°. The specific angles can be designed according to the type and requirements of the target structure 3000, and this disclosure does not limit them.

[0048] Here, the vertical direction can be the height direction of the laundry washing equipment 1000. The deformation of the suspension beam 7100 in the vertical direction can be the natural downward bending of the suspension beam 7100 due to its own weight, or it can be the downward bending caused by the weight of the suspended target structure 3000 or other structures (such as counterweights). This disclosure does not limit this.

[0049] The adjustments to the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 mentioned above can be made to the positions where the upper ends of the first connector 7201 and the upper ends of the second connector 7202 are connected to the suspension beam 7100, the positions where the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the lower ends of the second connector 7202 are connected to the target structure 3000, the distance between the upper and lower ends of the first connector 7201, and the distance between the upper and lower ends of the second connector 7202. Specific implementation methods will be described below.

[0050] Optionally, the preset range can be 0°~10°, including 0° and 10°. The angles of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 with the vertical direction are within the preset range, which helps to ensure that the target structure 3000 is in a posture that can work normally.

[0051] For example, when the target structure 3000 is a washing drum, after the washing drum is suspended from the suspension beam 7100 through the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202, the angle of rotation of the washing drum around its own axis can not exceed 0°~10°, which helps to ensure that the washing drum is in a normal working posture.

[0052] This disclosure does not limit the material of the suspension beam 7100. Optionally, the suspension beam 7100 can be an elastic element, so that the suspension beam 7100 bends vertically after suspending the target structure 3000. Furthermore, the elasticity of the suspension beam 7100 can also serve as a buffer, which helps to reduce the vibration transmission between the target structure 3000 and the outer casing 1100 of the laundry equipment 1000.

[0053] This disclosure does not limit the position of the connection between the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 and the suspension beam 7100. As one embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the upper end of the first connector 7201 is connected to the first portion 21 of the suspension beam 7100, and the upper end of the second connector 7202 is connected to the second portion 22 of the suspension beam 7100. The suspension beam 7100 is curved in the vertical direction, and in the vertical direction, the height of at least some points on the first portion 21 is lower than the height of points on the second portion 22. For example, in the height direction of the laundry washing equipment 1000, the degree of deformation of the first portion 21 is greater than the degree of deformation of the second portion 22. With this configuration, the upper ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are respectively connected to parts of the suspension beam 7100 with different degrees of deformation.

[0054] Optionally, such as Figures 5 to 9As shown, the lower end of the first connector 7201 is adapted to connect with the target structure 3000 at a first point. In the vertical direction, the distance from the first point to the contour surface 70 of the suspension beam 7100 is a first distance. The lower end of the second connector 7202 is adapted to connect with the target structure 3000 at a second point. In the vertical direction, the distance from the second point to the contour surface 70 is a second distance. The contour surface 70 is the curved surface containing the contour of the suspension beam 7100. It can be understood that the contour surface 70 can be the curved surface containing the portion of the suspension beam 7100 that does not have a concave-convex structure in the vertical direction, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The surface shown by the dashed line, in other words, exists in the suspension beam 7100 as... Figure 6 When the downward-protruding convex portion 80 is shown, the contour surface 70 is located above the convex portion 80. For example... Figure 3 As shown, when the recessed portion 12 is provided on the suspension beam 7100, only a portion of the suspension beam 7100 has the recessed portion 12 in the width direction. In this case, the curved surface of the portion of the suspension beam 7100 without the recessed portion 12 is the contour surface. It can be understood that in the portion of the suspension beam 7100 without the concave-convex structure, the contour surface 70 corresponds to the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 and is a physically existing surface; in the portion of the suspension beam 7100 with the concave-convex structure, the contour surface 70 is a virtual surface.

[0055] Since the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are respectively connected to the target structure 3000 at the first point and the second point, that is, the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are respectively connected to different positions of the target structure 3000, it is beneficial to improve the stability of the connection between the suspension beam 7100 and the target structure 3000.

[0056] Optionally, such as Figures 5 to 9 As shown, the first distance can be less than the second distance. That is, when the suspension beam 7100 bends downward due to its own weight or the weight of the suspension structure or other structures (such as counterweights), the height of the profile surface 70 where the first part 21 is located can be lower than the height of the profile surface 70 where the second part 22 is located.

[0057] In this disclosure, the suspension beam 7100 can be connected to the upper end of the first connector 7201 by any suitable structure. As some embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figures 5 to 9As shown, the upper end of the first connector 7201 can be connected to the contour surface 70, and the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector 7201 is equal to a first distance. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 is provided with a downwardly protruding protrusion 80, and the upper end of the first connector 7201 is connected to the protrusion 80, with the protrusion 80 located below the contour surface 70. Or, the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 is provided with an upwardly recessed recess 90, and the upper end of the first connector 7201 is connected to the recess 90, with the recess 90 located above the contour surface 70. In this disclosure, the suspension beam 7100 can be connected to the upper end of the second connector 7202 by any suitable structure. As some embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figures 5 to 9 As shown, the upper end of the second connector 7202 can be connected to the contour surface 70. The distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector 7202 is equal to the second distance. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 is provided with a downwardly protruding protrusion 80, and the upper end of the second connector 7202 is connected to the protrusion 80, and the protrusion 80 is located below the contour surface 70. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 is provided with an upwardly recessed recess 90, and the upper end of the second connector 7202 is connected to the recess 90, and the recess 90 is located above the contour surface 70.

[0058] This disclosure does not limit the specific positions where the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are connected to the target structure 3000. As one embodiment, such as... Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 can be located at the same height, that is, the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are flush. This allows the target structure 3000 to be connected to the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 through a conventional connection position without requiring any modifications to the target structure 3000, thus reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the target structure 3000. Furthermore, the fact that the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are located at the same height makes the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 symmetrical about the target structure 3000, further improving the stability of the target structure.

[0059] As other embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 9As shown, the lower end of the first connector 7201 is lower than the lower end of the second connector 7202. Vertically, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector 7201 is equal to the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector 7202. That is, by adjusting the connection positions between the target structure 3000 and the first and second connectors 7201, the connection position between the lower end of the first connector 7201 and the target structure 3000 can be adjusted to be lower than the connection position between the lower end of the second connector 7202 and the target structure 3000. This allows the position of the upper end of the first connector 7201 to match the downward bending height of the first part 21, thereby keeping the rotation angle of the target structure 3000 within a preset range.

[0060] In this embodiment, since the distance between the upper and lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the distance between the upper and lower ends of the second connector 7202 can be equal, the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 have the same length and can use the same type of connector, which is beneficial to facilitating the connection between the target structure 3000 and the suspension beam 7100.

[0061] In embodiments where the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 are at the same height, in order to keep the rotation angle of the target structure 3000 within a preset range, this disclosure provides the following various embodiments: As a first implementation method, such as Figure 5 As shown, the upper end of the first connector 7201 and the upper end of the second connector 7202 are both connected to the contour surface 70. In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end of the first connector 7201 to the lower end of the first connector 7201 is less than the distance from the upper end of the second connector 7202 to the lower end of the second connector 7201.

[0062] That is, by adjusting the distance from the upper end of the first connector 7201 to the lower end of the first connector 7201 and the distance from the upper end of the second connector 7202 to the lower end of the second connector 7201, the height of the upper end of the first connector 7201 can be adapted to the height of the contour surface 70 in the first part 21, thereby helping to keep the rotation angle of the target structure 3000 within a preset range.

[0063] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since no other structures need to be constructed on the suspension beam 7100, it is beneficial to reduce the manufacturing difficulty and processing cost of the suspension beam 7100.

[0064] As a second implementation method, such as Figure 6As shown, the upper end of the first connector 7201 is connected to the contour surface 70, and the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 is provided with a downwardly protruding protrusion 80. The upper end of the second connector 7202 is connected to the protrusion 80, and the protrusion 80 is located below the contour surface 70. In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector 7201 is equal to the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector 7202.

[0065] That is, the height of the downward protrusion 80 of the second part 22 can be adapted to the height of the contour surface 70 at the first part 21, so that the upper end of the first connector 7201 and the upper end of the second connector 7202 can be at the same height. This is beneficial to keeping the rotation angle of the target structure 3000 within a preset range when the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the lower ends of the second connector 7202 are at the same height. As a third embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 is provided with an upwardly recessed recess 90, the upper end of the first connector 7201 is connected to the recess 90, the recess 90 is located above the contour surface 70, the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 is provided with a downwardly protruding protrusion 80, the upper end of the second connector 7202 is connected to the protrusion 80, the protrusion 80 is located below the contour surface 70.

[0066] That is, by adapting the height of the upwardly recessed portion 90 of the first part 21 to the height of the downwardly protruding portion 80 of the second part 22, the upper end of the first connector 7201 and the upper end of the second connector 7202 can be at the same or similar height. This is beneficial to keep the rotation angle of the target structure 3000 within a preset range when the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the lower ends of the second connector 7202 are at the same height.

[0067] It is understood that in this embodiment, the upper end of the first connector 7201 and the upper end of the second connector 7202 can be at the same or similar height. That is, the distance between the upper and lower ends of the first connector 7201 can be greater than the distance between the upper and lower ends of the second connector 7202, the distance between the upper and lower ends of the first connector 7201 can be equal to the distance between the upper and lower ends of the second connector 7202, and the distance between the upper and lower ends of the first connector 7201 can be less than the distance between the upper and lower ends of the second connector 7202.

[0068] As a fourth implementation method, such as Figure 8As shown, the bottom surface of the suspension beam 7100 is provided with an upwardly recessed portion 90. The upper end of the first connector 7201 is connected to the recess 90, and the recess 90 is located above the contour surface 70. The upper end of the second connector 7202 is connected to the contour surface 70. In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector 7201 is equal to the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector 7202.

[0069] That is, the height of the recessed portion 90 of the first part 21 can be adapted to the height of the contour surface 70 at the second part 22, so that the upper end of the first connector 7201 and the upper end of the second connector 7202 can be at the same height. This is beneficial to keeping the rotation angle of the target structure 3000 within a preset range when the lower ends of the first connector 7201 and the lower ends of the second connector 7202 are at the same height. In the second, third, and fourth embodiments described above, since the distance between the upper and lower ends of the first connector 7201 can be equal to the distance between the upper and lower ends of the first connector 7201, the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 can be set to the same length. This allows the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 to use connectors of the same specification. This not only helps to reduce the manufacturing cost of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202, but also helps to improve the versatility of the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202, and reduces the assembly difficulty of the suspension assembly 7000 and the target structure 3000.

[0070] Furthermore, the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 have the same length, the upper end of the first connector 7201 and the upper end of the second connector 7202 have the same height, and the lower end of the second connector 7202 has the same height. This is beneficial for the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 to be symmetrical about the target structure 3000, thereby improving the stability of the target structure 3000 suspended on the suspension beam 7100.

[0071] Optionally, the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 can be integrally formed with the target structure 3000, integrally formed with the suspension beam 7100, or partially integrally formed with the target structure 3000 or the suspension beam 7100. This disclosure does not limit this. For example, the connectors (first connector 7201 and second connector 7202) can be integrally formed with the washing tub or the suspension beam 7100, or only a portion of the connectors (first connector 7201 and second connector 7202) can be integrally formed with the washing tub or the suspension beam 7100.

[0072] The various ways of adjusting the first connector 7201 and the second connector 7202 mentioned above are all beneficial to keeping the rotation angle of the target structure 3000 within a preset range during the deformation of the suspension beam 7100 in the vertical direction. Those skilled in the art can choose according to the actual situation.

[0073] Alternatively, as one implementation method, such as Figure 4 As shown, the suspension beam 7100 is a plate-shaped component. The top surface of the suspension beam 7100 is recessed downwards at the corresponding portion of the upper end of the first connecting member 7201 to form a recessed portion 12. This recessed portion 12 can avoid the structure of the laundry washing equipment 1000 located above the suspension beam 7100, which is conducive to a more compact design of the laundry washing equipment 1000. Furthermore, during the operation of the laundry washing equipment 1000, it can prevent the upper end of the first connecting member 7201 from interfering with other structures due to the vibration of the suspension beam 7100.

[0074] Optionally, the downward recess of the top surface of the suspension beam 7100 corresponding to the upper end of the first connector 7201 can be constructed by molding the suspension beam 7100.

[0075] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, there may be multiple first connectors 7201, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the suspension beam 7100, and / or there may be multiple second connectors 7202, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the suspension beam 7100.

[0076] Multiple first connectors 7201 and second connectors 7202 are provided to further distribute the weight of the target structure 3000 borne by the suspension beam 7100, thereby improving the stability of the target structure 3000 installed within the housing 1100. Furthermore, the multiple first connectors 7201 and the multiple second connectors 7202 spaced apart along the width direction of the suspension beam 7100 both contribute to the uniform force distribution on the suspension beam 7100 along its width direction, thus helping to prevent torsion of the suspension beam 7100.

[0077] This disclosure does not limit the form of the first connector 7201. As one embodiment, the first connector 7201 can be a first threaded fastener, and the suspension beam 7100 is provided with a first mounting hole 31 through which the first connector 7201 passes. For example, when the first threaded fastener is a bolt, the shank of the bolt can pass through the first mounting hole 31 and be threadedly connected to the target structure 3000 to achieve the connection between the target structure 3000 and the suspension beam 7100.

[0078] As another embodiment of this disclosure, the first connector 7201 can be connected to the target structure 3000 and the suspension beam 7100 by welding.

[0079] This disclosure does not limit the form of the second connector 7202. As one embodiment, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second connector 7202 can be a second threaded fastener, and the suspension beam 7100 is provided with a second mounting hole 32 through which the second connector 7202 passes. For example, when the second threaded fastener is a bolt, the shank of the bolt can pass through the second mounting hole 32 and be threadedly connected to the target structure 3000, thereby achieving the connection between the target structure 3000 and the suspension beam 7100.

[0080] As another embodiment of this disclosure, the second connector 7202 can be connected to the target structure 3000 and the suspension beam 7100 by welding.

[0081] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the suspension beam 7100 may be provided with a first positioning hole 61 and a second positioning hole 62. The first positioning hole 61 is adapted to cooperate with the first positioning member 3001 of the target structure 3000, and the second positioning hole 62 is adapted to cooperate with the second positioning member 3002 of the target structure 3000. The first positioning hole 61, the second positioning hole 62, the first positioning member 3001, and the second positioning member 3002 can play a foolproof role, that is, the target structure 3000 and the suspension beam 7100 can only be connected when the first positioning hole 61 cooperates with the first positioning member 3001 and the second positioning hole 62 cooperates with the second positioning member 3002, thereby helping to reduce the difficulty of correctly installing the target structure 3000.

[0082] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a laundry washing device 1000 is provided, including a housing 1100, a target structure 3000 and the aforementioned suspension assembly 7000, wherein a suspension beam 7100 is connected to the housing 1100, and a first connector 7201 and a second connector 7202 of the suspension assembly 7000 are connected to the target structure 3000.

[0083] It should be noted that the clothing washing equipment 1000 disclosed herein may be a washing machine, such as a drum washing machine, or a dryer, washer-dryer combo, etc. This disclosure does not limit it.

[0084] The target structure 3000 in this disclosure can be any suitable structure, and this disclosure does not limit it. As one implementation method, such as Figure 2 As shown, the target structure 3000 may include a washing drum.

[0085] This disclosure does not limit the orientation of the washing drum. As one implementation method, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the axial direction of the washing drum can be parallel to the horizontal direction, and the axial direction of the washing drum can be perpendicular to the length direction of the suspension beam 7100.

[0086] As another embodiment of this disclosure, the axial direction of the washing drum can be arranged at an acute or obtuse angle to the vertical direction, and the axial direction of the washing drum can be perpendicular to the length direction of the suspension beam 7100.

[0087] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the laundry equipment 1000 includes a first washing tub 3100 and a second washing tub 3200. The interior of the outer casing 1100 has a receiving space 1200. The first washing tub 3100 and the second washing tub 3200 are spaced apart within the receiving space 1200 along the length of the suspension beam 7100. The first washing tub 3100 is located in the upper part of the receiving space 1200, and the second washing tub 3200 is located in the lower part of the receiving space 1200. The target structure 3000 includes the first washing tub 3100. Both the first washing tub 3100 and the second washing tub 3200 are disposed within the receiving space 1200 enclosed by the outer casing 1100. The outer casing 1100 provides protection and support for both the first washing tub 3100 and the second washing tub 3200.

[0088] This disclosure does not limit the specific positions of the first washing tub 3100 and the second washing tub 3200 within the receiving space 1200 enclosed by the outer casing 1100. As one embodiment of this disclosure, for example... Figure 2 As shown, the first washing tub 3100 is located at the upper part of the receiving space 1200, and the second washing tub 3200 is located at the lower part of the receiving space 1200. In this way, by reasonably designing the positions of the first washing tub 3100 and the second washing tub 3200 within the receiving space 1200, the balance requirements of the clothes washing equipment 1000 can be met, thereby reducing the vibration of the clothes washing equipment 1000.

[0089] This disclosure does not limit the size of the first washing tub 3100 and the second washing tub 3200. As one embodiment of this disclosure, for example... Figure 2 As shown, the diameter of the second washing tub 3200 can be larger than the diameter of the first washing tub 3100. This is more conducive to meeting the balance requirements of the laundry equipment 1000. Furthermore, the different diameters of the first washing tub 3100 and the second washing tub 3200 allow them to handle different types of laundry washing and drying tasks respectively. For example, the first washing tub 3100 can be used to wash underwear, while the second washing tub 3200 can be used to wash outerwear.

[0090] In this disclosure, the suspension beam 7100 can be connected to the housing 1100 at any suitable location; this disclosure does not limit this connection. Figure 1 As shown, the suspension beam 7100 is connected to the outer shell 1100 at both ends along its length. The first part 21 is closer to the centerline of the suspension beam 7100 along its length than the second part 22. Since the suspension beam 7100 bends downwards more towards its centerline under gravity when both ends are connected to the outer shell 1100, the first part 21 is closer to the centerline of the suspension beam 7100 along its length than the second part 22.

[0091] As another embodiment of this disclosure, the suspension beam 7100 may also be connected to the housing 1100 only at one end along its own length.

[0092] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the suspension beam 7100 has a first end 41 and a second end 42 at its two ends along its length. The positions of the first part 21 and the second part 22 are both closer to the first end 41 than the second end 42, and the first part 21 is farther away from the first end 41 than the second part 22.

[0093] This arrangement allows the suspension beam 7100 to suspend the target structure 3000 close to one end along its length, creating a continuous and complete space below the suspension beam 7100. This facilitates the arrangement of other structures within the washing machine 1000 below the suspension beam 7100, thereby improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the outer casing 1100. For example, when the washing machine 1000 is a twin-tub washing machine, the target device can be the smaller tub of the twin-tub washing machine. Suspending the smaller tub at one end of the suspension beam 7100 facilitates the arrangement of the larger tub of the twin-tub washing machine.

[0094] Optionally, along the length of the suspension beam 7100, the distance between the center of the first part 21 and the first end 41 can be about 138.2 mm, and the distance between the center of the second part 22 and the first end 41 can be about 110.5 mm. In this case, along the vertical direction, the distance between the center of the first part 21 and the first end 41 can be 2 mm to 3 mm, and the distance between the center of the second part 22 and the first end 41 can be about 1 mm.

[0095] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0096] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0097] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A suspension assembly for a laundry washing machine, characterized in that, Includes a suspension beam, a first connector, and a second connector; The suspension beam is adapted to be installed inside the housing of the laundry equipment; The first connector and the second connector are arranged at intervals along the length of the suspension beam. The upper ends of the first connector and the second connector are respectively connected to the suspension beam, and the lower ends of the first connector and the second connector are adapted to be respectively connected to the target structure of the laundry equipment. The suspension assembly is configured such that, after the target structure is suspended from the suspension beam, the angles of the first connector and the second connector with respect to the vertical direction are within a preset range.

2. The suspension assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset range is 0°~10°.

3. The suspension assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suspension beam is an elastic element.

4. The suspension assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the first connector is connected to the first part of the suspension beam, and the upper end of the second connector is connected to the second part of the suspension beam. The suspension beam is curved in the vertical direction, and in the vertical direction, the height of at least some points on the first part is lower than the height of points on the second part.

5. The suspension assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower end of the first connector is adapted to be connected to the target structure at a first point, and in the vertical direction, the distance from the first point to the outline of the suspension beam is a first distance; The lower end of the second connector is adapted to be connected to the target structure at a second point. In the vertical direction, the distance from the second point to the contour surface is a second distance, and the first distance is less than the second distance. The profile surface is the curved surface on which the profile of the suspension beam is located.

6. The suspension assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper end of the first connector is connected to the contour surface, and the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector is equal to the first distance. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with a downwardly protruding protrusion, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the protrusion, and the protrusion is located below the contour surface. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with an upwardly recessed concave portion, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the concave portion, and the concave portion is located above the contour surface. The upper ends of the second connectors are all connected to the contour surface, and the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector is equal to the second distance. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with a downwardly protruding part, the upper end of the second connector is connected to the protruding part, and the protruding part is located below the contour surface. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with an upwardly recessed part, the upper end of the second connector is connected to the recessed part, and the recessed part is located above the contour surface.

7. The suspension assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower ends of the first connector and the second connector are at the same height.

8. The suspension assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper ends of the first connector and the second connector are both connected to the contour surface; In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector is less than the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector.

9. The suspension assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper end of the first connector is connected to the contour surface, the bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with a downwardly protruding protrusion, the upper end of the second connector is connected to the protrusion, and the protrusion is located below the contour surface; In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector is equal to the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector.

10. The suspension assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with an upwardly recessed part, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the recessed part, and the recessed part is located above the contour surface. The bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with a downward protrusion, and the upper end of the second connector is connected to the protrusion, which is located below the contour surface.

11. The suspension assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the suspension beam is provided with an upwardly recessed part, the upper end of the first connector is connected to the recessed part, and the recessed part is located above the contour surface. The upper end of the second connector is connected to the contour surface; In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the first connector is equal to the distance from the upper end to the lower end of the second connector.

12. The suspension assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower end of the first connector is lower than the lower end of the second connector; In the vertical direction, the distance from the upper end of the first connector to the lower end of the first connector is equal to the distance from the upper end of the second connector to the lower end of the first connector.

13. The suspension assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suspension beam is a plate-shaped component, and the top surface of the suspension beam is recessed downwards at the corresponding portion of the upper end of the first connecting member to form a recessed portion.

14. The suspension assembly according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The first connector is provided in multiple forms, and the multiple first connectors are spaced apart along the width direction of the suspension beam; and / or, The second connector is provided in multiple parts, and the multiple second connectors are spaced apart along the width direction of the suspension beam.

15. The suspension assembly according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The first connector is a first threaded fastener, and the suspension beam is provided with a first mounting hole for the first connector to pass through; and / or, The second connector is a second threaded fastener, and the suspension beam is provided with a second mounting hole through which the second connector passes.

16. The suspension assembly according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The suspension beam is provided with a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole. The first positioning hole is adapted to cooperate with a first positioning component of the target structure, and the second positioning hole is adapted to cooperate with a second positioning component of the target structure.

17. A clothing washing device, characterized in that, Includes the housing, the target structure, and the suspension assembly as described in any one of claims 1-17; The suspension beam is connected to the outer shell, and the first and second connectors of the suspension assembly are connected to the target structure.

18. The laundry washing apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that, The target structure includes a washing drum.

19. The laundry washing equipment according to claim 18, characterized in that, The axial direction of the washing drum is parallel to the horizontal direction, and the axial direction of the washing drum is perpendicular to the length direction of the suspension beam.

20. The laundry washing equipment according to claim 18, characterized in that, The laundry equipment includes a first washing tub and a second washing tub; The interior of the outer shell has a receiving space; The first washing tub and the second washing tub are arranged at intervals within the accommodating space along the length of the suspension beam; The first washing tub is located at the upper part of the containing space, and the second washing tub is located at the lower part of the containing space; The target structure includes the first washing tub.

21. The laundry washing equipment according to claim 20, characterized in that, The diameter of the second washing tub is larger than the diameter of the first washing tub.

22. The laundry washing equipment according to claim 20, characterized in that, The suspension beam is connected to the outer shell at both ends along its length. The upper end of the first connector is connected to the first part of the suspension beam, and the upper end of the second connector is connected to the second part of the suspension beam; The first part is closer to the centerline of the suspension beam along its length than the second part.

23. The laundry washing equipment according to claim 22, characterized in that, The suspension beam is located at two ends along its own length, namely the first end and the second end. Both the first part and the second part are located closer to the first end than the second end; Furthermore, the first portion is farther away from the first end than the second portion.

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