Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus including a shell member, a shock absorber, and a connecting assembly, where the connecting assembly is connected to a wall of the shell member and a fixed end of the shock absorber, respectively, to mount the shock absorber on the shell member. According to the technical scheme, reinforcing metal plates do not need to be additionally arranged, the number of to-be-installed parts is reduced, the whole equipment assembling difficulty is lowered, the shock absorber is directly installed on the wall of the shell component through the connecting assembly, shock of the shock absorber can be transmitted to the shell component, and the shock absorber is prevented from being damaged. And the shell component has higher structural strength and rigidity, so that the mounting reliability and the working stability of the shock absorber can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a clothes processing apparatus. BACKGROUND

[0002] The damper is an important part of a clothes processing apparatus such as a washing machine, and is used to reduce vibration and noise generated during operation of the apparatus. In order to install the damper, the related art often uses a reinforcing sheet metal provided on a bottom plate, and the damper is installed on lugs of the reinforcing sheet metal by means of bolts. However, this damper installation scheme of the related art requires the use of an additional reinforcing sheet metal, which increases the number of parts to be installed, resulting in complex assembly of the apparatus. SUMMARY

[0003] To overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides a clothes processing apparatus.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a clothes processing apparatus is provided, including a housing member, a damper, and a connecting assembly, wherein the connecting assembly is connected with a wall of the housing member and a fixed end of the damper, respectively, to install the damper on the housing member.

[0005] Optionally, the fixed end of the damper is arranged to pass from a first side plate surface of the wall of the housing member to a second side plate surface.

[0006] Optionally, the second side plate surface of the housing member is provided with a receiving groove recessed towards the first side plate surface of the housing member, and the fixed end of the damper and the connecting assembly are accommodated in the receiving groove.

[0007] Optionally, the receiving groove is arranged at a lower position of the wall of the housing member, and the receiving groove has a gap communicating with a bottom of the housing member.

[0008] Optionally, the connecting assembly includes a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, wherein the first connecting piece is fixedly connected with the wall of the housing member, and the second connecting piece is connected with the first connecting piece and the fixed end of the damper, respectively.

[0009] Optionally, the first connecting piece includes two mounting portions arranged symmetrically, the mounting portions are fixedly connected with the wall of the housing member, the fixed end of the damper is located in a space between the two mounting portions, and the second connecting piece is configured as a pin-shaped structure and is arranged to sequentially pass through the mounting portions and the mounting end of the damper and be axially limited and clamped.

[0010] Optionally, the shape of the mounting portion matches the inner wall of the receiving groove formed by the housing member.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting portion comprises an arc-shaped plate and a side stand plate extending upward from the arc-shaped plate, wherein the arc-shaped plate is shaped to match the inner wall of the accommodating groove formed by the shell member, and the arc-shaped plate is provided with a mounting hole for a threaded fastener to pass through, and a space for accommodating the mounting end of the shock absorber is formed between the two side stand plates of the two first connecting members, and the side stand plate is provided with a through hole for the second connecting member to pass through.

[0012] Optionally, the arc-shaped plate comprises a first mounting segment, a second mounting segment and a connecting segment between the first mounting segment and the second mounting segment, the position of the connecting segment corresponds to the through hole, and the first mounting segment and the second mounting segment are respectively provided with the mounting hole.

[0013] Optionally, the second connecting member comprises a connecting body which is internally configured as a hollow, and an end of the connecting body in the penetrating direction is provided with a clamping portion, the clamping portion is elastically provided and has a first state of being retracted into the connecting body and a second state of protruding out of the outer circumferential surface of the connecting body, and in the second state, the clamping portion is configured to be clamped on the mounting portion in the axial direction.

[0014] Optionally, the connecting body is provided with a first opening, and an elastic body is arranged in the first opening, one end of the elastic body is integrally connected with the connecting body, the other end is formed as a free end, the clamping portion is arranged on the free end, and in the natural state, the clamping portion protrudes out of the outer circumferential surface of the connecting body.

[0015] Optionally, the clamping portion has an inclined surface on the side facing the penetrating direction of the connecting body.

[0016] Optionally, the connecting body is made of an elastic material, and the connecting body is further provided with a cutout, and the cutout extends along the axial direction of the connecting body.

[0017] Optionally, the clothes treatment device further comprises an outer shell, the outer shell is made of plastic material, and the shell member is arranged on the inner side of the outer shell and is configured to support the outer shell.

[0018] The technical scheme provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can have the following beneficial effects: Different from the way of installing a shock absorber on an additionally arranged reinforcing sheet metal in the related art, the clothes treatment device provided by the present disclosure directly installs the shock absorber on the wall of the shell member by using a connecting assembly, on the one hand, since the reinforcing sheet metal does not need to be additionally arranged, the number of parts to be installed is reduced, and the difficulty of assembling the whole device is reduced, on the other hand, the shock absorber is directly installed on the wall of the shell member through the connecting assembly, and the vibration of the shock absorber can be transmitted to the shell member, and the shell member itself has high structural strength and rigidity, thus the reliability of the installation of the shock absorber and the stability of the work are improved.

[0019] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment from another perspective; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of position A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first mounting component according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 5A and Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second mounting component according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Shell component, 11-Accommodation groove, 111-First groove wall, 112-Second groove wall, 113-Notch, 12-Second opening, 2-Shock absorber, 3-Connecting assembly, 31-First connector, 310-Mounting part, 311-Arc plate, 3111-First mounting section, 3112-Second mounting section, 3113-Connecting section, 3114-Mounting hole, 312-Side plate, 3121-Through hole, 32-Second connector, 321-Connecting body, 322-Snap-fit ​​part, 3221-Inclined surface, 323-First opening, 324-Elastomer, 325-Slit. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0024] It should be noted that all actions involving the acquisition of signals, information, or data in this disclosure are carried out in compliance with the relevant data protection laws and policies of the country where the location is situated, and with authorization from the owner of the relevant device.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure provide a clothing processing device, which may be, but is not limited to, a single-drum washing machine, a single-drum dryer, a single-drum washer-dryer combo, a twin-drum washing machine, a twin-drum dryer, a twin-drum washer-dryer combo, etc.

[0026] Specifically, the garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure includes: a shell component 1, a shock absorber 2, and a connecting assembly 3. The connecting assembly 3 is connected to the wall of the shell component 1 and the fixed end of the shock absorber 2, respectively, so as to install the shock absorber 2 on the shell component 1.

[0027] The shock absorber 2, also known as a vibration damper or damper, is used to reduce vibration or noise generated by equipment during operation. The shock absorber 2 can be a spring-type shock absorber, a rubber-type shock absorber, a damping shock absorber, or a hydraulic shock absorber, etc., and this disclosure does not limit this type. Taking a drum washing machine as an example, during washing or high-speed spin-drying, the shock absorber 2 is used to buffer the vibration of the drum; therefore, high requirements are placed on the installation reliability and operational stability of the shock absorber 2.

[0028] It should be noted that, unlike the structural frame composed of crossbeams and longitudinal beams, the shell component 1 disclosed herein is made of sheet metal. For example, the shell component 1 can be used directly as an exterior part of the equipment. For large equipment, which experiences greater vibration and requires higher structural strength and rigidity, the use of the shell component 1 as an exterior part is more suitable for large equipment. Alternatively, the shell component 1 can also be used as an internal support component of the equipment. For small equipment, often found in low-end products, where lightweight design and cost control are considered, the exterior parts are typically made of plastic housings. The shell component 1, as a support component, is located inside the housing to provide overall support.

[0029] In related technologies, an additional lower reinforcing member is often used to mount the shock absorber 2. This lower reinforcing member is typically a reinforced sheet metal. Lugs or stiffeners are formed on the reinforced sheet metal, and the shock absorber 2 is connected to the lugs using bolts. The need for additional reinforcing stiffeners increases the number of components to be installed, leading to complex equipment assembly.

[0030] Considering the aforementioned technical issues, the garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure, without requiring reinforcing sheet metal, utilizes connecting assembly 3 to directly mount the shock absorber 2 onto the wall of the shell component 1. Here, "direct mounting" means that the shell component 1 itself serves as the carrier for mounting the shock absorber 2, eliminating the need for reinforcing sheet metal between the shell component 1 and the shock absorber 2.

[0031] On the one hand, since no additional sheet metal reinforcement is required, the number of parts to be installed is reduced, lowering the difficulty of assembling the entire equipment. On the other hand, the shock absorber 2 is directly mounted on the wall of the shell component 1 via the connecting assembly 3, enabling the vibration of the shock absorber 2 to be transmitted to the shell component 1. As mentioned earlier, the shell component 1 is typically a sheet metal part, which itself provides high structural strength and rigidity, effectively offsetting or dispersing the vibration transmitted by the shock absorber 2. Therefore, it is beneficial to improve the reliability of the installation and the stability of the operation of the shock absorber 2.

[0032] In some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the fixed end of the shock absorber 2 extends from the first side plate of the shell member 1 to the second side plate. In the figure, the first side plate is the internal direction of the shell member 1, and the second side plate is the external direction of the shell member 1. Furthermore, the fixed end of the shock absorber 2 refers to the end of the shock absorber 2 used for connection with the shell member 1, and the other end of the shock absorber 2 opposite to the fixed end is used for connecting and supporting the roller. The wall of the shell member 1 can be pre-opened with a second opening 12 for the fixed end of the shock absorber 2 to pass through; that is, the connecting assembly 3 installs the shock absorber 2 on the shell member 1 on the second side plate. Taking the shell member 1 as a support member in the aforementioned small equipment as an example, considering that the side wall of the shell member 1 is closed after assembly, it is difficult to install the shock absorber 2 inside the shell member 1. Therefore, this disclosure fixes the shock absorber 2 on the external side of the shell member 1, providing more operating space.

[0033] In other embodiments, continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 The second side panel of the shell component 1 is provided with a receiving groove 11, which is recessed towards the first side panel of the shell component 1. The fixed end of the shock absorber 2 and the connecting component 3 are housed within the receiving groove 11. By forming the receiving groove 11 on the second side panel, the installed shock absorber 2 and connecting component 3 are prevented from protruding from the surface of the shell component 1, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Furthermore, it eliminates the need to reserve space between the shell component 1 and the plastic outer casing to accommodate the fixed end of the shock absorber 2, which is beneficial for miniaturization design. In other embodiments, when the shell component 1 is used as an exterior component, a removable cover can be provided at the location of the receiving groove 11 to cover it, which also helps to improve the aesthetic appeal.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the receiving groove 11 can be located at the lower part of the wall of the shell member 1, and the receiving groove 11 has a notch 113 connecting to the bottom of the shell member 1. Positioning the shock absorber 2 at the lower part of the wall of the shell member 1 helps optimize the internal space of the entire machine; that is, the installation position of the shock absorber 2 is as low as possible, thus leaving sufficient space inside the shell member 1 to install the roller and other components. Furthermore, the receiving groove 11 has a notch 113 connecting to the bottom of the shell member 1, meaning that the receiving groove 11 can be a non-fully enclosed groove, facilitating hand access for operation.

[0035] It should be noted that the receiving groove 11 can be constructed into any desired shape, for example... Figure 3 The accommodating groove 11, shown as generally rectangular, includes a first groove wall 111 extending laterally and second groove walls 112 respectively disposed on both sides. A notch 113 is formed on the side of the shell member 1 opposite to the first groove wall 111. In addition, grooves of other shapes, such as generally circular grooves, can also be applied in this disclosure.

[0036] This disclosure does not limit the specific form of the connecting component 3; any structure or method capable of mounting the shock absorber 2 on the shell member 1 can be applied to this disclosure. In some embodiments, the connecting component 3 may include a first connecting member 31 and a second connecting member 32, wherein the first connecting member 31 is fixedly connected to the wall of the shell member 1, and the second connecting member 32 is connected to both the first connecting member 31 and the fixed end of the shock absorber 2. Specifically, the first connecting member 31 is used to support the shock absorber 2 and transmit the vibration of the shock absorber 2, and the second connecting member 32 is used to mount the shock absorber 2 on the first connecting member 31. That is, the shock absorber 2 is indirectly connected to the shell member 1 using the connecting component 3. If, in accordance with related technologies, lugs or stiffeners are integrally provided on the reinforcing sheet metal, an integrally constructed connecting structure on the shell member 1 would result in unnecessary design change costs. However, in this disclosure, the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32 are both independent connecting components, requiring no design changes to the shell member 1 itself, and are relatively convenient to install and disassemble. In other embodiments, the connecting component 3 may be a flexible snap or a pin-type snap, etc.

[0037] Considering that the first connector 31 is used to mount and support the shock absorber 2 and transmit the vibration of the shock absorber 2, higher requirements are placed on the structural strength and installation strength of the first connector 31. In some embodiments, reference can also be made to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first connector 31 includes two symmetrically arranged mounting parts 310. The mounting parts 310 are fixedly connected to the wall of the shell member 1, and the fixed end of the shock absorber 2 is located in the space between the two mounting parts 310.

[0038] The symmetrically arranged two mounting portions 310 increase the reliability of the installation of the first connector 31 and the shell member 1, thereby increasing the reliability of the shock absorber 2 installation. The second connector 32 is constructed as a pin and configured to pass through the mounting portions 310 and the mounting end of the shock absorber 2 in sequence, and is axially locked and engaged with the mounting portions 310. The fixed end of the standard shock absorber 2 is usually provided with a threaded hole for the bolt to pass through, but the present disclosure constructs the second connector 32 as a pin, thereby directly utilizing the original threaded hole design of the shock absorber 2. In addition, the second connector 32 can pass through the two symmetrical mounting portions 310 simultaneously, which further improves the reliability of the connection between the shock absorber 2 and the connecting assembly 3. After passing through, the second connector 32 is axially locked and engaged with the mounting portions 310 to prevent the second connector 32 from disengaging from the first connector 31.

[0039] In some embodiments, the shape of the mounting portion 310 can be configured to match the inner wall of the receiving groove 11 of the shell member 1, thereby making the mounting portion 310 fit more closely to the inner wall of the receiving groove 11, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the installation of the first connecting member 31, and thus improving the reliability of the installation of the shock absorber 2. Here, the receiving groove 11 is the receiving groove for accommodating the fixed end of the shock absorber 2 and the connecting assembly 3 in the aforementioned embodiments. In other embodiments, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the mounting part 310 includes an arc-shaped plate 311 and a side plate 312 extending upward from the arc-shaped plate 311. The shape of the arc-shaped plate 311 matches the inner wall of the receiving groove 11 formed by the shell member 1. The arc-shaped plate 311 is provided with a mounting hole 3114 for threaded fasteners to pass through. A space for accommodating the mounting end of the shock absorber 2 is formed between the two side plates 312 of the two first connectors 31. The side plate 312 is provided with a through hole 3121 for the second connector 32 to pass through.

[0040] The arc-shaped plate 311 is used to mount the first connector 31 onto the shell member 1, and the side plate 312 is used for the pin-shaped second connector 32 to pass through and support the second connector 32. The shape of the arc-shaped plate 311 can match the inner wall of the receiving groove 11 formed by the shell member 1, so that the arc-shaped plate 311 can fit more closely to the inner wall of the receiving groove 11, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the installation of the first connector 31. It should be noted that the arc shape here refers to a shape different from a flat plate surface. The degree of curvature can be specifically set according to the extension of the side wall and bottom wall of the receiving groove 11, and is not necessarily a circular arc. The distance between the two side plates 312 can be configured to limit the lateral sliding of the shock absorber 2, that is, just clamp the fixed end of the shock absorber 2.

[0041] Further reference Figure 4The arc-shaped plate 311 may include a first mounting section 3111, a second mounting section 3112, and a connecting section 3113 located between the first mounting section 3111 and the second mounting section 3112. The position of the connecting section 3113 corresponds to the through hole 3121. The first mounting section 3111 and the second mounting section 3112 are respectively provided with mounting holes 3114. The fact that both the first mounting section 3111 and the second mounting section 3112 are provided with mounting holes 3114 increases the number of connection points between the first connector 31 and the shell member 1, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the installation of the first connector 31. The connecting section 3113 may not be used to provide mounting holes 3114, thereby avoiding interference with the second connector 32 caused by fastening bolts passing through the connecting section 3113.

[0042] In some implementations, such as Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the second connector 32 includes a hollow connector 321. A snap-fit ​​portion 322 is provided at the end of the connector 321 along the insertion direction. The snap-fit ​​portion 322 is elastically disposed and has a first state of retracting into the connector 321 and a second state of protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the connector 321. In the second state, the snap-fit ​​portion 322 is configured to be able to be axially snapped onto the mounting portion 310 to prevent the second connector 32 from coming off the first connector 31.

[0043] When the second connector 32 passes through the mounting part 310 and the shock absorber 2 in sequence, the snap-fit ​​part 322 retracts into the connector body 321 under the pressure of the through hole 3121 of the mounting part 310 and the threaded hole of the shock absorber 2. When the end of the second connector 32 passes through the mounting part 310 and the shock absorber 2, due to the disappearance of the extrusion pressure, under the action of the elastic restoring force, the snap-fit ​​part 322 protrudes out of the outer peripheral surface of the connector body 321 again and is snapped onto the mounting part 310, specifically it can be snapped onto the plate surface of the side plate 312.

[0044] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​portion 322 has an inclined surface 3221 on the side facing the insertion direction of the connector 321, which makes it easier for the snap-fit ​​portion 322 to be squeezed and retracted into the connector 321 in the insertion direction. This disclosure does not limit the number of snap-fit ​​portions 322; it can be provided with one snap-fit ​​portion 322 as shown in the figure, or multiple snap-fit ​​portions 322 can be provided at circumferential intervals.

[0045] As one implementation method for achieving flexible setting of the snap-fit ​​part 322, such as Figure 5AAs shown, the connector 321 may have a first opening 323, within which an elastic body 324 is disposed. One end of the elastic body 324 is integrally connected to the connector 321, while the other end is formed as a free end. A snap-fit ​​portion 322 is disposed on the free end, and in its natural state, the snap-fit ​​portion 322 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the connector 321. The connector 321 may be made of an elastic material, such as an elastic plastic material. One end of the elastic body 324 may be integrally connected to the connector 321, for example, by integral injection molding, while the other end is suspended to form a free end, with the elastic body 324 integrally disposed on the free end. Furthermore, in some other embodiments, a spring may be disposed inside the hollow connector 321. One end of the spring may be fixedly disposed inside the connector 321, while the other end is connected to the snap-fit ​​portion 322, and the spring is configured such that in its natural state, the snap-fit ​​portion 322 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the connector 321.

[0046] like Figure 5B As shown, the connector 321 can be made of an elastic material, and it also has a notch 325 extending along its axial direction. The notch 325 allows the connector 321 to have a certain degree of compression in the circumferential direction, which can be determined based on the width of the notch 325 and the elasticity of the material itself. This circumferential compression allows the connector 321 to adapt to the diameter of the threaded hole on the shock absorber 2 and to have an interference fit with it, thereby making the second connector 32 fit more reliably with the shock absorber 2.

[0047] In the above detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific aspects of this disclosure by way of illustration. In this regard, terms indicating direction or positional relationship, such as “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential,” are used with reference to the orientation of the described figures. Since components of the described device can be positioned in multiple different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. It should be understood that other aspects can be utilized and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the concept of this disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be considered limiting.

[0048] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically indicated, features of various embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be combined with each other. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more; similarly, “at least one of…” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0049] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "joining," "attaching," "installing," "connecting," "linking," "fixing," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms herein based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] Furthermore, the term "above" as used herein with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may be used to indicate that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are arranged between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "above" as used with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may also optionally have a specific meaning: that the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, for example, in direct contact with the surface.

[0051] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers, or sections are not limited to these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, layer, or section from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, part, region, layer, or section mentioned in the examples may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer, or section. Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” 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. Thus, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description herein, “a plurality” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0052] It should be understood that spatial relative terms, such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower,” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another shown in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, these spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element described as “above” or “upper” relative to another element would be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Thus, depending on the spatial orientation of the device, the term “above” encompasses both above and below orientations. Devices may have other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0053] Furthermore, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous compared to other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the term “exemplary” is intended to present the concept in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, “X applies A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive arrangements. That is, “X applies A or B” satisfies any of the foregoing instances if X applies A; X applies B; or both X applies A and B. Additionally, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims are generally understood to mean “one or more.”

[0054] Similarly, although this disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. This disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. In particular, with respect to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, the terminology used to describe such components is intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if structurally not equivalent to the disclosed structure. Furthermore, although specific features of this disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, as may be desired and advantageous to any given or particular application. Moreover, with regard to the terms “comprising,” “owning,” “having,” “having,” or variations thereof as used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “including.”

[0055] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

[0056] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The application relates to a shell member, a shock absorber and a connecting assembly, wherein the connecting assembly is connected with a wall of the shell member and a fixed end of the shock absorber respectively to mount the shock absorber on the shell member. The fixed end of the shock absorber is arranged to pass through a first side plate surface of the wall of the shell member to a second side plate surface. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The second side plate surface of the shell member is provided with a receiving groove recessed towards the first side plate surface of the shell member, and the fixed end of the shock absorber and the connecting assembly are arranged in the receiving groove. 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2, wherein The receiving groove is arranged at a lower position of the wall of the shell member, and the receiving groove has a notch communicating with the bottom of the shell member. 4.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein The connecting assembly comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, wherein the first connecting piece is fixedly connected with the wall of the shell member, and the second connecting piece is connected with the first connecting piece and the fixed end of the shock absorber respectively. 5.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The first connecting piece comprises two symmetrical mounting portions fixedly connected with the wall of the shell member, and the fixed end of the shock absorber is arranged in a space between the two mounting portions; the second connecting piece is configured as a pin-shaped structure and is arranged to pass through the mounting portions and the mounting end of the shock absorber in sequence and to be axially limited and clamped with the mounting portions. 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by, The shape of the mounting portion matches the inner wall of the receiving groove formed by the shell member. 7.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 6, wherein The mounting portion comprises an arc-shaped plate and a side vertical plate extending upwards from the arc-shaped plate, wherein the shape of the arc-shaped plate matches the inner wall of the receiving groove formed by the shell member, the arc-shaped plate is provided with a mounting hole for a threaded fastener to pass through, a space for accommodating the mounting end of the shock absorber is formed between the two side vertical plates of the two first connecting pieces, and the side vertical plate is provided with a through hole for the second connecting piece to pass through. 8.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The arc-shaped plate comprises a first mounting section, a second mounting section and a connecting section between the first mounting section and the second mounting section, the position of the connecting section corresponds to the through hole, and the first mounting section and the second mounting section are respectively provided with the mounting hole. 9.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The second connecting piece comprises a connecting body with a hollow structure, an end of the connecting body in a penetrating direction is provided with a clamping portion, the clamping portion is elastically arranged and has a first state of being retracted into the connecting body and a second state of protruding out of the outer circumferential surface of the connecting body, and in the second state, the clamping portion is arranged to be clamped on the mounting portion in the axial direction. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The connecting body is provided with a first opening, an elastic body is arranged in the first opening, one end of the elastic body is integrally connected with the connecting body, the other end is formed as a free end, the clamping portion is arranged on the free end, and in a natural state, the clamping portion protrudes out of the outer circumferential surface of the connecting body. 11.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 10, wherein, The clamping portion has an inclined surface on the side facing the penetrating direction of the connecting body. 12.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The connecting body is made of an elastic material, and the connecting body is further provided with a cutout extending along the axial direction of the connecting body. 13.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The application further relates to an outer casing made of plastic, wherein the shell member is arranged on the inner side of the outer casing and is configured to support the outer casing. 14.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 13, characterized by, ​

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