Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of clothes treatment equipment, in particular to clothes treatment equipment, and aims to solve the problem that components of clothes treatment equipment in the prior art cannot be stably mounted, and damage to the components due to deformation of a machine shell can be avoided. To this end, the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention comprises: a support assembly; and at least one surface of the component is flexibly connected with the supporting assembly, and at least one other surface of the component is rigidly connected with the supporting assembly. The component is fixedly installed on the supporting assembly through the rigid connection of at least one face, the flexible connection of at least one other face assists the rigid connection to provide more stable installation, and the flexible connection can provide a certain relative displacement and can absorb vibration. Therefore, when the supporting assembly is deformed and vibrated under the action of external force, the damage of the component caused by deformation and vibration can be avoided on the premise of ensuring the stable installation of the component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and specifically provides a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the progress of the times and the improvement of living standards, people have new demands for clothing washing, and multifunctional clothing processing equipment is very popular.

[0003] Clothing processing equipment with drying or low-temperature antibacterial functions needs to be equipped with a heat exchange device. The heat exchange device and other components usually need to be stably installed on the casing of the clothing processing equipment. However, during the transportation of clothing processing equipment, situations such as tipping and squeezing may occur, causing the casing to deform. Deformation of the casing can damage the components.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the field for a new garment processing device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problem that the components of the clothing processing equipment in the prior art cannot be stably installed while avoiding damage to the components due to deformation of the machine casing.

[0006] The present invention provides a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising: a support assembly; and components, wherein at least one surface of the components is flexibly connected to the support assembly, and at least one other surface of the components is rigidly connected to the support assembly.

[0007] When the above technical solution is adopted, the components are fixedly installed on the support assembly by a rigid connection on at least one side, and a flexible connection on at least one other side assists the rigid connection to provide a more stable installation. Since the flexible connection can provide a certain amount of relative displacement and absorb vibration, when the support assembly is subjected to external force and deforms and vibrates, it can ensure the stable installation of the components and avoid damage to the components caused by deformation and vibration.

[0008] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the garment processing equipment further includes: a first connector, the first connector being connected to a first side of the component and flexibly connected to the support assembly; a second connector, the second connector being connected to a second side of the component and flexibly connected to the support assembly; and a third connector, the third connector being connected to a third side of the component and rigidly connected to the support assembly.

[0009] With the above technical solution, based on the principle of triangle stability, the components are installed with the support assembly through three sides, which further improves the stability of the installation. The flexible connection between any two of the three sides and the support assembly minimizes the impact of deformation on the components when the support assembly deforms, further avoiding damage to the components. In addition, side installation avoids the problem of considering the height of the components themselves and the height of the installation position when installing from the top or bottom, thus improving the versatility of the installation.

[0010] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the first side and the second side are the two opposite sides of the component.

[0011] When the above technical solution is adopted, the two opposite sides of the component are flexibly connected to the support component, so that when the support component is deformed by forces in all directions, the flexible connection can provide a corresponding amount of movement, and the amount of movement provided is greater than that provided by the two adjacent sides, while not affecting the stable installation of the component.

[0012] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the support assembly includes a frame, a first side beam, a second side beam, and a back beam. The first side beam and the second side beam are connected to two opposite sides adjacent to the rear side of the frame. The back beam is connected to the rear side of the frame. The components are disposed in the frame. The first connecting member is flexibly connected to the first side beam, the second connecting member is flexibly connected to the second side beam, and the third connecting member is rigidly connected to the back beam.

[0013] With the above technical solution, the components are housed in the frame, which provides support and protection for the components. The frame is equipped with a first side beam, a second side beam, and a back beam to facilitate the installation of the components.

[0014] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the back beam is detachably connected to the frame.

[0015] When using the above technical solution, when installing components into the frame, the back beam can be removed first, the components can be placed into the frame, and then the back beam can be installed onto the frame. When disassembling components, the back beam can also be removed first, which facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of components.

[0016] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the first connector includes a first body and a first clip head that are connected to each other. The first body is connected to the component. The second connector includes a second body and a second clip head that are connected to each other. The second body is connected to the component. A first slot is provided on the first side beam, and a second slot is provided on the second side beam. The first clip head engages with the first slot, and the second clip head engages with the second slot.

[0017] When the above technical solution is adopted, since the snap-fit ​​allows a certain degree of relative movement, the snap-fit ​​between the first snap-fit ​​head and the first snap-fit ​​slot, as well as the snap-fit ​​between the second snap-fit ​​head and the second snap-fit ​​slot, achieves a flexible connection between the components and the support assembly.

[0018] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the first body is attached to the first side beam, and the first clip is connected to the lower part of the first body; and / or the second body is attached to the second side beam, and the second clip is connected to the lower part of the second body.

[0019] When the above technical solution is adopted, the overlap between the first body and the first side beam, and the overlap between the second body and the second side beam, provide vertical support for the components, but do not restrict vertical displacement, thereby further improving the stability of component installation without damaging the flexible connection between the components and the support assembly.

[0020] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, a rubber pad is provided between the first card head and the first card slot; and / or a rubber pad is provided between the second card head and the second card slot.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the rubber pad further improves the elasticity of the flexible connection between the components and the support assembly, and further avoids damage to the components.

[0022] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the garment processing equipment further includes a cylinder assembly, which includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a third cylinder, and a fourth cylinder. The first cylinder and the second cylinder are arranged horizontally, the third cylinder is located below the middle of the first cylinder and the second cylinder, and the fourth cylinder is located below the third cylinder. The volume of the first cylinder and the second cylinder is smaller than the volume of the third cylinder, and the volume of the third cylinder is less than or equal to the volume of the fourth cylinder. The components are located behind the first cylinder and the second cylinder.

[0023] With the above technical solution, since the first and second cylinders are relatively small in volume, their depths can be set to be less than those of the other cylinders. The components are located behind the first and second cylinders, which avoids increasing the volume of the clothing processing equipment and facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the components.

[0024] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the frame includes a bottom frame, a top frame, and a vertical beam. The vertical beam is vertically connected between the bottom frame and the top frame. The first side beam, the second side beam, and the back beam are all connected to the vertical beam.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the strength of the frame is improved by setting up the bottom frame, top frame and vertical beams, thereby improving the stability of component installation.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the clothing processing device provided by the present invention are: the components are fixedly installed on the support assembly by a rigid connection on at least one side, and the rigid connection is assisted by a flexible connection on at least one other side to provide a more stable installation. Since the flexible connection can provide a certain amount of relative displacement and absorb vibration, when the support assembly is subjected to external force and deforms and vibrates, it can ensure the stable installation of the components and avoid damage to the components caused by deformation and vibration. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the garment processing device of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the clothing processing device of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the components of the present invention.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 1-Supporting component, 2-Components, 3-First connector, 4-Second connector, 5-Third connector, 6-Cylinder assembly, 11-Frame, 12-First side beam, 13-Second side beam, 14-Back beam, 31-First body, 32-First clamping head, 41-Second body, 42-Second clamping head, 61-First cylinder, 62-Second cylinder, 63-Third cylinder, 64-Fourth cylinder, 121-First slot. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Some embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.

[0034] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the relevant devices or elements must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0035] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can also refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] As indicated in the background art, existing garment processing equipment cannot ensure stable installation of components while also preventing damage caused by casing deformation. The aim is to fix the components to the support assembly using a rigid connection on at least one side, and to provide a more stable installation by using a flexible connection on at least one other side to assist the rigid connection. Since the flexible connection can provide a certain amount of relative displacement and absorb vibration, when the support assembly is subjected to external forces and deforms and vibrates, it can ensure stable installation of the components while preventing damage caused by deformation and vibration.

[0037] First refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the garment processing device of the present invention. Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the garment processing device of the present invention. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the garment processing device of the present invention includes a support assembly 1, a component 2, a first connector 3, a second connector 4, and a third connector 5. The first connector 3 is connected to a first side of the component 2 and is flexibly connected to the support assembly 1. The second connector 4 is connected to a second side of the component 2 and is flexibly connected to the support assembly 1. The third connector 5 is connected to a third side of the component 2 and is rigidly connected to the support assembly 1. The first side and the second side are two opposite sides of the component 2. The garment processing device also includes a tube assembly 6, which includes a first tube 61, a second tube 62, a third tube 63, and a fourth tube 64. The first tube 61 and the second tube 62 are arranged horizontally. The third tube 63 is located below the middle of the first tube 61 and the second tube 62. The fourth tube 64 is located below the third tube 63. The volume of the first tube 61 and the second tube 62 is smaller than the volume of the third tube 63, and the volume of the third tube 63 is less than or equal to the volume of the fourth tube 64. The component 2 is located behind the first tube 61 and the second tube 62.

[0038] Component 2 is fixedly mounted to support assembly 1 via a rigid connection on at least one side, while a flexible connection on at least one other side assists the rigid connection to provide a more stable installation. Since the flexible connection can provide a certain amount of relative displacement and absorb vibration, when support assembly 1 is subjected to external forces and deforms or vibrates, it can ensure the stable installation of component 2 while preventing damage caused by deformation and vibration. Based on the principle of triangle stability, component 2 is mounted to support assembly 1 via three sides, further improving installation stability. Flexible connections between any two of the three sides and support assembly 1 minimize the impact of deformation on component 2 when support assembly 1 deforms, further preventing damage. Furthermore, side mounting avoids the need to consider the height of component 2 and the installation position when mounted from the top or bottom, improving installation versatility. The flexible connection is located on two opposite sides of component 2, allowing for greater movement when support assembly 1 deforms under forces from all directions, compared to connections on adjacent sides, without affecting the stable installation of component 2.

[0039] It should be noted that a flexible connection refers to a connection method that allows relative movement between two or more components while maintaining the connection between them. The relative movement can be translation, rotation, or elastic deformation, etc.

[0040] Those skilled in the art will understand that, although the above combination Figure 1 and Figure 2The description describes that component 2 is connected to support assembly 1 via a first connector 3, a second connector 4, and a third connector 5. The first connector 3 is connected to a first side of component 2 and is flexibly connected to support assembly 1. The second connector 4 is connected to a second side of component 2 and is flexibly connected to support assembly 1. The third connector 5 is connected to a third side of component 2 and is rigidly connected to support assembly 1. However, this is not a limitation. Component 2 may also be rigidly connected to support assembly 1 via only one arbitrary side and flexibly connected to support assembly 1 via another side. Component 2 may also be connected to support assembly 1 via more connectors. The first side and the second side may also be two adjacent sides of component 2, as long as at least one side of component 2 is flexibly connected to support assembly 1 and at least one other side of component 2 is rigidly connected to support assembly 1. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed, without departing from the principle of the present invention, and all such adjustments fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] Furthermore, although the above combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The description states that the cylindrical assembly 6 includes a first cylinder 61, a second cylinder 62, a third cylinder 63, and a fourth cylinder 64. The component 2 is located behind the smaller first cylinder 61 and the second cylinder 62 at the top. However, this is not a limitation. The cylindrical assembly 6 may also include only the first cylinder 61, or it may include more other cylinders. The component 2 may also be located in other positions, such as above or below the cylindrical assembly 6, as long as at least one surface of the component 2 is rigidly connected to the support assembly 1 and at least one other surface of the component 2 is flexibly connected to the support assembly 1. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed.

[0042] It should be noted that the clothing processing equipment can be a washing machine, washer-dryer combo, dryer, etc.; component 2 can be a heat pump system. This connection method is applicable to heat pump systems of various sizes and models. Component 2 can also be a computer board, driver board, or other components 2; support component 1 can be the housing of the clothing processing equipment or a separately set component; no specific limitation is made here.

[0043] It should also be noted that "horizontal" refers to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The left and right directions shown refer to the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment, while the front and back directions are... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The front-to-back direction shown is also the front-to-back direction of the garment processing equipment.

[0044] Continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 2The support component 1 includes a frame 11, a first side beam 12, a second side beam 13, and a back beam 14. The frame 11 includes a bottom frame, a top frame, and vertical beams. The bottom frame is a square frame. The vertical beams are vertically connected between the bottom frame and the top frame. The first side beam 12, the second side beam 13, and the back beam 14 are all connected to the vertical beams. Preferably, there are four vertical beams, which are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom frame. The first side beam 12 is connected between the two vertical beams on the left side, the second side beam 13 is connected between the two vertical beams on the right side, and the back beam 14 is connected between the two vertical beams on the rear side. The first side beam 12 and the second side beam 13 are connected to the two opposite sides of the frame 11 adjacent to the rear side. The back beam 14 is connected to the rear side of the frame 11. The component 2 is located inside the frame 11. The first connector 3 is flexibly connected to the first side beam 12, the second connector 4 is flexibly connected to the second side beam 13, and the third connector 5 is rigidly connected to the back beam 14. Component 2 is housed inside frame 11. Frame 11 provides support for component 2 and also protects component 2. First side beam 12, second side beam 13 and back beam 14 are installed on frame 11 to facilitate the installation of component 2.

[0045] Furthermore, the back beam 14 is detachably connected to the frame 11. When installing component 2 into the frame 11, the back beam 14 can be removed first, then component 2 can be placed into the frame 11, and then the back beam 14 can be installed back onto the frame 11. Similarly, when disassembling component 2, the back beam 14 can be removed first, thus facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of component 2. In the case of a heat pump system, since the supply and return air ducts need to be installed and are relatively large, removing the back beam 14 provides more space at the rear of the frame 11, facilitating the installation of the heat pump system and the supply and return air ducts. It should be noted that the back beam 14 can be connected to the frame 11 by bolts, rivets, or other detachable connection methods.

[0046] See below. Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the components of this invention. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first connector 3 includes a first body 31 and a first locking head 32 connected to each other. The first body 31 is connected to the component 2. The second connector 4 includes a second body 41 and a second locking head 42 connected to each other. The second body 41 is connected to the component 2. A first slot 121 is provided on the first side beam 12, and a second slot is provided on the second side beam 13. The first locking head 32 engages with the first slot 121, and the second locking head 42 engages with the second slot. Since the engagement allows for a certain degree of relative movement, the engagement of the first locking head 32 and the first slot 121, and the engagement of the second locking head 42 and the second slot, achieve a flexible connection between the component 2 and the support assembly 1.

[0047] Optionally, the first body 31 overlaps the first side beam 12, and the first clamping head 32 is connected to the lower part of the first body 31; the second body 41 overlaps the second side beam 13, and the second clamping head 42 is connected to the lower part of the second body 41. The overlap of the first body 31 with the first side beam 12 and the overlap of the second body 41 with the second side beam 13 provide vertical support for the component 2, but do not restrict vertical displacement, further improving the stability of the component 2 installation without damaging the flexible connection between the component 2 and the support assembly 1.

[0048] Optionally, a rubber pad is provided between the first card head 32 and the first card slot 121, and a rubber pad is provided between the second card head 42 and the second card slot; the setting of the rubber pad further improves the elasticity of the flexible connection between the component 2 and the support assembly 1, and further avoids damage to the component 2.

[0049] Possibly, the first connector 3 includes a first plate and a second plate that are connected to each other. The first plate and the second plate are arranged in an L-shape. A stiffener is connected between the first plate and the second plate to improve the connection strength between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate is connected to the component 2. The second plate overlaps on the first side beam 12. A first clip 32 is provided below the second plate. The structure of the second connector 4 is the same as that of the first connector 3. The third connector 5 includes a third plate, a fourth plate, and a fifth plate. The fourth plate is connected to the third plate and the fifth plate respectively. The third plate is connected to the component 2. The fifth plate is connected to the back beam 14. A stiffener is connected between the third plate and the fourth plate to improve the connection strength between the third plate and the fourth plate.

[0050] Those skilled in the art will understand that, although the above combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 The description states that component 2 achieves a flexible connection with support component 1 through the engagement of the first locking head 32 and the first locking slot 121, and the engagement of the second locking head 42 and the second locking slot. However, this is not a limitation. Component 2 and support component 1 can also achieve a flexible connection through other structures such as hinges, spring connections, or cylinders. Flexible connection can also be achieved by setting flexible pads such as rubber pads, foam pads, or thermoplastic elastomer pads on the connection structure between component 2 and support component 1. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed, all without departing from the principle of the present invention, and all are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0051] Furthermore, the rigid connection between the third connector 5 and the back beam 14 can be a bolt connection, a rivet connection, or other rigid connections.

[0052] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above embodiments so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0053] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes: Support components; The component has at least one side rigidly connected to the support assembly, and at least one other side of the component flexibly connected to the support assembly.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes: A first connector is connected to a first side of the component and is flexibly connected to the support assembly. The second connector is connected to the second side of the component and is flexibly connected to the support assembly. The third connector is connected to the third side of the component and is rigidly connected to the support assembly.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first side and the second side are the two opposite sides of the component.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a frame, a first side beam, a second side beam, and a back beam. The first side beam and the second side beam are connected to two opposite sides of the frame that are adjacent to the rear side. The back beam is connected to the rear side of the frame. The components are disposed inside the frame. The first connector is flexibly connected to the first side beam, the second connector is flexibly connected to the second side beam, and the third connector is rigidly connected to the back beam.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The back beam is detachably connected to the frame.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connector includes a first body and a first locking head that are connected to each other. The first body is connected to the component. The second connector includes a second body and a second locking head that are connected to each other. The second body is connected to the component. A first locking groove is provided on the first side beam, and a second locking groove is provided on the second side beam. The first locking head engages with the first locking groove, and the second locking head engages with the second locking groove.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first body rests on the first side beam, and the first locking head is connected to the lower part of the first body; and / or The second body is attached to the second side beam, and the second clip is connected to the lower part of the second body.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, A rubber pad is provided between the first card head and the first card slot; and / or A rubber pad is provided between the second card head and the second card slot.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment further includes a tube assembly, which includes a first tube, a second tube, a third tube, and a fourth tube. The first tube and the second tube are arranged horizontally, the third tube is located below the middle of the first tube and the second tube, and the fourth tube is located below the third tube. The volume of the first tube and the second tube is smaller than the volume of the third tube, and the volume of the third tube is less than or equal to the volume of the fourth tube. The components are located behind the first tube and the second tube.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The frame includes a bottom frame, a top frame, and vertical beams. The vertical beams are vertically connected between the bottom frame and the top frame. The first side beam, the second side beam, and the back beam are all connected to the vertical beams.

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