Vibration reduction assembly and clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of clothes processing, and particularly relates to a vibration reduction assembly and clothes processing equipment, the clothes processing equipment comprises a box body, a connecting rod and a barrel assembly arranged in the box body, at least part of the connecting rod is arranged on the box body and / or the barrel assembly, and the vibration reduction assembly is connected between the box body and the barrel assembly; a through hole is formed in the vibration reduction assembly, the connecting rod is suitable for penetrating through the through hole to connect the vibration reduction assembly to the box body and / or the barrel assembly, at least one opening is formed in the circumferential edge of the through hole, at least part of the locking piece is arranged on the outer side of the opening, and in the first state, the locking piece at least partially seals the opening; and in the second state, the locking piece opens the opening. The damping assembly and the connecting rod can be manufactured separately and independently, assembling is convenient and fast, and the maintenance cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and more specifically, to a vibration damping component and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Common clothing handling equipment, such as top-loading washing machines, typically includes a cabinet and a drum assembly inside the cabinet. The drum assembly consists of an outer drum and an inner drum rotatably disposed within the outer drum. During washing and spin-drying, the inner drum rotates relative to the outer drum, causing the clothes and wash water to interact, thus achieving the purpose of washing or dehydrating the clothes. However, due to uneven load distribution, the drum assembly will swing significantly under the action of eccentric force, especially during the low-speed spin-drying stage, when the displacement of the drum assembly is the greatest, making it prone to impacting the cabinet.

[0003] Therefore, several vibration damping components are typically suspended between the outer cylinder and the housing. Connecting rods are installed on the outer cylinder or housing, and these rods are connected to the housing or cylinder via fasteners. In actual assembly, the connecting rods must first be passed through the through-holes of the vibration damping components, then the fasteners are connected to the ends of the connecting rods, and finally, the fasteners are connected to the housing or cylinder. In other words, the vibration damping components must be manufactured together with the connecting rods. If any component of the vibration damping components is damaged during handling, production line testing, or home use, the entire vibration damping component must be scrapped, requiring disassembly and replacement of the entire cylinder assembly, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and has high repair costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a vibration damping component and a garment processing device. The vibration damping component can be manufactured separately from the connecting rod, and is easy and quick to assemble with low maintenance costs.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a vibration damping component for use in a garment processing device. The garment processing device includes a housing, a connecting rod, and a cylindrical assembly disposed within the housing. At least a portion of the connecting rod is disposed on the housing and / or the cylindrical assembly. The vibration damping component is connected between the housing and the cylindrical assembly. The vibration damping component has a through hole, and the connecting rod is adapted to pass through the through hole to connect the vibration damping component to the housing and / or the cylindrical assembly. At least one opening is formed along the circumferential edge of the through hole. The vibration damping component includes a locking member, at least a portion of which is disposed outside the opening. In a first state, at least a portion of the locking member closes the opening; in a second state, the locking member opens the opening.

[0006] According to embodiments of this application, the vibration damping component can be connected to the housing and drum assembly of a garment processing device by cooperating with a connecting rod. At least a portion of the connecting rod is disposed on the housing and / or drum assembly. By forming a through hole in the vibration damping component, and having at least one opening along the circumferential edge of the through hole, the connecting rod can be installed into the through hole through the opening after the connecting rod is assembled with the housing and / or drum assembly. This allows the vibration damping component and the connecting rod to be manufactured separately, and assembly is convenient, quick, and with low maintenance costs. In addition, the vibration damping component also includes a locking member disposed outside the opening. When the locking member opens the opening, the connecting rod can be installed into the through hole through the opening, or the connecting rod can be removed from the through hole through the opening. When the locking member closes the opening, the possibility of the connecting rod coming out of the through hole during use can be reduced, improving the reliability of the vibration damping component.

[0007] In addition, the damping component according to this application may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the vibration damping component includes a first connecting portion, and a through hole and a locking member are disposed in the first connecting portion.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the first connecting portion is further provided with a guide opening, which extends from the opening in a direction away from the through hole, and at least a portion of the locking member is provided on the outside of the guide opening.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the guide opening includes a straight segment and an open segment, with the straight segment disposed between the opening and the open segment; the first connecting portion includes a first rib and a second rib forming the guide opening, the straight segments of the first rib and the second rib being arranged in parallel, and the open segments of the first rib and the second rib being gradually widened in a direction away from the straight segment.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the locking member includes a first locking part and a second locking part. The first locking part is disposed on the open section of the first rib. The first locking part and the second locking part are located on both sides of the opening along the extension direction of the guide opening. The first locking part and the second locking part are connected to at least partially close the opening.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the first connecting portion includes an inner peripheral structure and an outer peripheral structure. The inner peripheral structure forms a through hole, and the outer peripheral structure is spaced apart on the outer ring of the inner peripheral structure. A through groove is formed between the inner peripheral structure and the outer peripheral structure. A reinforcing rib connects the inner peripheral structure and the outer peripheral structure, and the first rib is connected to the end of the outer peripheral structure.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the outer peripheral structure includes recesses and protrusions arranged alternately along the circumferential direction, and reinforcing ribs are connected between the inner peripheral structure and the protrusions.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the first locking part includes a strip disposed on one side of the guide opening and a head connected to the strip, and the second locking part is connected to the head.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the first locking part further includes a wing and / or an elastic part connected to the rear end of the head and connected to the head. The cross-sectional area of ​​the rear end of the head is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the front end of the head, and the wing adjusts the outer diameter of the head through the elastic part.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, a limiting platform is provided on the outer periphery of the first connecting part, and the limiting platform is located outside the second rib. The second locking part is provided on the limiting platform, and the second locking part is a groove and / or blind hole adapted to the head.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the vibration damping component further includes a first moving member and a second moving member, which are capable of rotating relative to each other within a preset angle to generate a damping force, and a first connecting portion is disposed on the first moving member and / or the second moving member.

[0018] The second aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, including: a housing; a tube assembly disposed within the housing; a connecting rod, at least a portion of which is disposed on the housing and / or the tube assembly; and a vibration damping assembly according to various embodiments of this application, connected between the housing and the tube assembly, wherein the connecting rod is installed into a through hole through an opening in the vibration damping assembly, and the opening is closed or opened by a locking member of the vibration damping assembly.

[0019] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. Wherein:

[0021] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. Wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a vibration damping component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the vibration damping component from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting part in the vibration damping assembly shown;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a vibration damping component according to another embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting part in the vibration damping assembly shown;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0029] 1000. Garment processing equipment; 200. Casing; 300. Drum assembly; 400. Connecting rod;

[0030] 100. Vibration damping components;

[0031] 1. First moving component; 11. First connecting part; 110. Through hole; 111. Opening; 112. Guide opening; 112a. Straight segment; 112b. Open segment; 1121. First rib; 1122. Second rib; 113. Recess; 114. Protrusion; 115. Reinforcing rib; 116. Through groove; 117. Limiting platform;

[0032] 12. First main body; 121. Damping ring; 13. Locking element; 131. First locking part; 132. Second locking part; 1311. Strip; 1312. Head; 1313. Wing; 1314. Elastic part;

[0033] 2. Second moving part; 21. Second connecting part; 211. Sleeve; 212. Pin sleeve; 22. Second main body part; 221. Protruding post;

[0034] 3. First fastening assembly; 3a. Rivet; 3b. Washer. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Exemplary embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of this application and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0036] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0037] Although the terms second, first, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "second," "first," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the second element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the first element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0038] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented as "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a vibration damping component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0040] See Figure 1 This application provides a vibration damping component 100 applied to a garment processing device. The garment processing device includes a housing, a connecting rod 400, and a cylindrical assembly disposed within the housing. At least a portion of the connecting rod 400 is disposed on the housing and / or the cylindrical assembly. The vibration damping component 100 is connected between the housing and the cylindrical assembly. The vibration damping component 100 has a through hole 110. The connecting rod 400 is adapted to pass through the through hole 110 to connect the vibration damping component 100 to the housing 200 and / or the cylindrical assembly 300. At least one opening 111 is formed on the circumferential edge of the through hole 110. The vibration damping component 100 includes a locking member 13. The locking member 13 is at least partially disposed outside the opening 111. In a first state, the locking member 13 at least partially closes the opening 111; in a second state, the locking member 13 opens the opening 111.

[0041] The drum assembly of a garment processing device generally includes an outer drum and an inner drum rotatably disposed within the outer drum. The inner drum is hollow to form a washing chamber, and water outlet holes are provided on the peripheral wall of the inner drum, through which washing water can be discharged from the inner drum to the outer drum. A wastewater outlet is provided at the bottom of the outer drum, and the washing water is discharged from the machine body through a drainage component connected to the wastewater outlet. During the washing and spin-drying process of the garment processing device, the rotational speed of the inner drum gradually increases. The eccentric load caused by the imbalance of the clothes gradually increases with the increase of the rotational speed, and the outer drum will inevitably vibrate, especially in the start-up stage of spin-drying. When the fundamental frequency of the excitation force corresponding to the rotational speed of the garment processing device is close to the natural frequency of the whole machine, the outer drum resonates, and the amplitude increases significantly. That is, the lateral vibration displacement of the outer drum is the largest, which is prone to impacting the housing. Therefore, a vibration damping component 100 is needed to provide horizontal or near-horizontal damping force to reduce the lateral vibration displacement of the drum assembly during the start-up stage of spin-drying and reduce the possibility of the drum assembly impacting the housing.

[0042] In related technologies, a connecting rod 400 is provided on the housing or outer cylinder, and the connecting rod 400 is connected to the vibration damping component 100. During actual assembly, the connecting rod 400 must first pass through the through hole of the vibration damping component 100 before being connected to the housing or outer cylinder. This means that the vibration damping component 100 must be manufactured together with the connecting rod 400. If any component of the vibration damping component 100 is damaged during handling, production line testing, or home use, the entire vibration damping component 100 must be scrapped, requiring disassembly and replacement of the entire cylinder assembly, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and has high repair costs.

[0043] Therefore, in this embodiment, a through hole 110 is formed on the vibration damping component 100, and at least one opening 111 is formed on the circumferential edge of the through hole 110. The number of openings 111 can be one, two, or more. The openings 111 can increase the elastic deformation of the through hole 110 and prevent the connecting rod 400 from being jammed by the through hole 110 during vibration. The connecting rod 400 can be assembled with the housing or cylinder assembly first, and then the connecting rod 400 can be installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111 to connect the vibration damping component 100 to the housing or cylinder assembly. In this way, the vibration damping component 100 and the connecting rod 400 can be manufactured separately, and the assembly method is more flexible, convenient, and quick. Even if a component of the vibration damping component 100 is damaged, it is only necessary to remove the connecting rod 400 from the through hole 110 along the opening 111 and then replace the damaged component. It is not necessary to disassemble and replace the entire cylinder assembly, which saves time and effort and reduces maintenance costs.

[0044] It should be noted that when only one through hole 110 is provided on the vibration damping component 100, one vibration damping component 100 can be matched with one connecting rod 400. In one example, one end of the connecting rod 400 is connected to the housing, and the other end of the connecting rod 400 is connected to the cylinder assembly. The connecting rod 400 is installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111 of the vibration damping component 100. In this embodiment, one end of the connecting rod 400 is connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the cylinder assembly. One end of the vibration damping component 100 is connected to the connecting rod 400, and the other end is fixed to the housing or cylinder assembly. This can achieve both a stable connection of the vibration damping component 100 and the vibration damping effect. In another example, one end of the connecting rod 400 is connected to one of the housing and the cylindrical assembly, and the other end of the connecting rod 400 is a free end with an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the through hole 110. The connecting rod 400 is installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111 of the vibration damping assembly 100. The other of the housing and the cylindrical assembly is connected to the vibration damping assembly 100 by fasteners, thereby connecting the vibration damping assembly 100 between the housing and the cylindrical assembly. In this embodiment, the other end of the connecting rod 400 can be connected to one of the same housing or cylindrical assembly as one end of the connecting rod 400. In this case, both ends of the connecting rod 400 are connected to the housing or cylindrical assembly, and the middle part of the connecting rod 400 passes through the through hole 110 of the vibration damping assembly 100 to achieve installation. In another example, the vibration damping component 100 may also have two through holes 110. Accordingly, one vibration damping component 100 can be matched with two connecting rods 400. For example, one end of one connecting rod 400 is connected to the top of the housing, and one end of the other connecting rod 400 is connected to the top of the cylinder assembly. The other ends of both connecting rods 400 are free ends. The two connecting rods 400 are respectively installed into the corresponding through holes 110 through their respective openings 111 to connect the vibration damping component 100 between the housing and the cylinder assembly. In this embodiment, both ends of one connecting rod 400 can be connected to one of the housing or cylinder assembly, and both ends of the other connecting rod 400 can be connected to the other housing or cylinder assembly. The middle portions of the two connecting rods 400 pass through the two through holes 110 of the vibration damping component 100.

[0045] In addition, to reduce the possibility that the vibration damping assembly 100 may detach from the through hole 110 along the opening 111 during the vibration of the cylinder assembly, the vibration damping assembly 100 also includes a locking member 13. The locking member 13 is disposed on the outside of the opening 111 and is used to open or close the opening 111. In the first state, the locking member 13 opens the opening 111, and the connecting rod 400 is installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111 to complete the assembly of the vibration damping assembly 100 and the connecting rod 400, or the connecting rod 400 is removed from the through hole 110 along the opening 111 to separate the connecting rod 400 from the vibration damping assembly 100. In the second state, the locking member 13 closes the opening 111 to reduce the possibility that the connecting rod 400 may detach from the through hole 110 along the opening 111 during use.

[0046] According to the embodiments of this application, the vibration damping component 100 can be connected to the housing and the tube assembly of the garment processing equipment in cooperation with the connecting rod 400. At least a portion of the connecting rod 400 is disposed on the housing and / or the tube assembly. By forming a through hole 110 on the vibration damping component 100, and forming at least one opening 111 on the circumferential edge of the through hole 110, the connecting rod 400 can be installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111 after the connecting rod 400 is assembled with the housing and / or the tube assembly. Thus, the vibration damping component 100 and the connecting rod 400 can be manufactured separately, and the assembly is convenient and quick with low maintenance costs. In addition, the vibration damping assembly 100 also includes a locking member 13 disposed outside the opening 111. When the locking member 13 opens the opening 111, the connecting rod 400 can be installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111, or the connecting rod 400 can be taken out from the through hole 110 through the opening 111. When the locking member 13 closes the opening 111, it can reduce the possibility of the connecting rod 400 coming out of the through hole 110 during use and improve the reliability of the vibration damping assembly 100.

[0047] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the vibration damping component from another perspective.

[0048] In some embodiments, the vibration damping assembly 100 includes a first connecting portion 11, a through hole 110, and a locking member 13 disposed in the first connecting portion 11. (See also...) Figure 2 In this embodiment, the connecting rod 400 is installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111, so that the connecting rod 400 is connected to the first connecting part 11, and then the first connecting part 11 is connected to either the housing or the cylinder assembly. The other of the housing and cylinder assembly is connected to the vibration damping assembly 100 by fasteners.

[0049] In some embodiments, the vibration damping component 100 further includes a first moving member 1 and a second moving member 2, which can rotate relative to each other within a preset angle to generate a damping force, and a first connecting portion 11 is disposed on the first moving member 1 and / or the second moving member 2.

[0050] Specifically, in one example, the first moving member 1 further includes a first main body portion 12 connected to the first connecting portion 11, and the second moving member 2 further includes a second connecting portion 21 and a second main body portion 22 connected to the second connecting portion 21. The first connecting portion 11 is used to connect to either the housing or the cylinder assembly, and the second connecting portion 21 is used to connect to the other of the housing and the cylinder assembly. The first main body portion 12 and the second main body portion 22 are pivotally connected so that the first moving member 1 and the second moving member 2 can rotate relative to each other within a preset angle to generate a damping force, reducing the lateral vibration displacement of the cylinder assembly during the dehydration start-up phase and reducing the possibility of the cylinder assembly colliding with the housing.

[0051] In another example, the first connecting part 11 has the same structure as the second connecting part 21, that is, the first connecting part 11 is disposed on the first moving member 1 and the second moving member 2. In this case, a vibration damping component 100 has two through holes 110 and is equipped with two connecting rods 400, the middle portions of the two connecting rods 400 passing through the two through holes 110 respectively. In another example, the first connecting part 11 is disposed on the second moving member 2, which is similar in structure to the first connecting part 11 being disposed on the first moving member 1, and will not be described again.

[0052] Optionally, at least one of the first moving part 1 and the second moving part 2 can be a plastic part, and the material can be acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS), polyoxymethylene (POM), etc., which is lightweight and easy to mass-produce.

[0053] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first connection part in the vibration damping assembly shown.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 11 is further provided with a guide opening 112, which extends from the opening 111 in a direction away from the through hole 110, and at least a portion of the locking member 13 is provided on the outside of the guide opening 112.

[0055] See Figure 3 The guide opening 112 of the first connecting portion 11 extends from the opening 111 in a direction away from the through hole 110. The guide opening 112 increases the path of the connecting rod 400 vibrating back and forth within the through hole 110 of the first connecting portion 11, buffers the impact force on the connecting rod 400 during vibration, and prevents damage to the periphery of the through hole 110 due to stress concentration when the impact force is too large. At the same time, it guides the connecting rod 400 to be installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111. At least a portion of the locking member 13 is provided on the outside of the guide opening 112 to close the guide opening 112 and reduce the possibility of the connecting rod 400 coming out of the guide opening 112.

[0056] In some embodiments, the guide opening 112 includes a straight segment 112a and an open segment 112b, with the straight segment 112a disposed between the opening 111 and the open segment 112b; the first connecting portion 11 includes a first rib 1121 and a second rib 1122 forming the guide opening 112, with the straight segments 112a of the first rib 1121 and the straight segments 112a of the second rib 1122 arranged in parallel, and the open segments 112b of the first rib 1121 and the open segments 112b of the second rib 1122 gradually expanding in a direction away from the straight segment 112a.

[0057] like Figure 3 As shown, the straight segments 112a of the first rib 1121 and the second rib 1122 are arranged in parallel, mainly to buffer the impact force on the connecting rod 400 during vibration, and to prevent the periphery of the through hole 110 from being damaged due to stress concentration when the impact force is too large. The open segments 112b of the first rib 1121 and the second rib 1122 are gradually widened in the direction away from the straight segment 112a, and are used to guide the connecting rod 400 to be installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the connecting rod 400 and the vibration damping component 100.

[0058] In some embodiments, the locking member 13 includes a first locking portion 131 and a second locking portion 132. The first locking portion 131 is disposed on the open section 112b of the first rib 1121. The first locking portion 131 and the second locking portion 132 are located on both sides of the opening 111 along the extension direction of the guide opening 112. The first locking portion 131 and the second locking portion 132 are connected to at least partially close the opening 111.

[0059] Optionally, the locking component 13 is a plastic part, and its material can be ABS or POM. Optionally, the locking component 13 and the first connecting part 11 are an integral structural component, and the two are formed by injection molding to improve the connection strength between the locking component 13 and the first connecting part 11. Optionally, the locking component 13 and the first connecting part 11 are separately provided, and the two are connected as one unit by means of bonding, threaded connection, etc. Optionally, the first locking part 131 and the second locking part 132 of the locking component 13 are detachably connected, which can realize multiple assembly and disassembly, saving time and effort, and further reducing maintenance costs.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 11 includes an inner peripheral structure and an outer peripheral structure. The inner peripheral structure forms a through hole 110, and the outer peripheral structure is spaced apart on the outer peripheral side of the inner peripheral structure. A through groove 116 is formed between the inner peripheral structure and the outer peripheral structure. A reinforcing rib 115 connects the inner peripheral structure and the outer peripheral structure, and a first rib 1121 is connected to the end of the outer peripheral structure.

[0061] like Figure 3As shown, when the wall thickness of the through hole 110 is too thick, elastic deformation is not easily achieved, and the connecting rod 400 is prone to jamming when moving within the through hole 110. Therefore, a through groove 116 is formed between the inner and outer peripheral structures to increase the deformability of the periphery of the through hole 110, preventing the connecting rod 400 from jamming when moving within the through hole 110, and also facilitating the installation of the connecting rod 400 into the through hole 110 along the deformed guide opening 112. In addition, when the wall thickness of the through hole 110 is too thin, the strength is insufficient, and the through hole 110 is prone to breakage when the connecting rod 400 moves within it. Therefore, a reinforcing rib 115 is connected between the inner and outer peripheral structures of the first connecting part 11. The reinforcing rib 115 can increase the structural strength of the periphery of the through hole 110, preventing the through hole 110 from being broken by the connecting rod 400.

[0062] Furthermore, the first rib 1121 of the guide opening 112 is connected to the end of the outer peripheral structure. The "end of the outer peripheral structure" refers to the fact that the outer peripheral structure of the first connecting part 11 is disconnected by the guide opening 112 into a non-closed structure, so that the first rib 1121 forming the guide opening 112 is connected to the end of the outer peripheral structure, while the second rib 1122 is disconnected from the end of the outer peripheral structure. The first rib 1121 can increase the structural strength of the periphery of the through hole 110 and prevent the through hole 110 from being pulled apart by the connecting rod 400.

[0063] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral structure includes recesses 113 and protrusions 114 that are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction, and reinforcing ribs 115 are connected between the inner peripheral structure and the protrusions 114.

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the outer peripheral surface of the first connecting portion 11 includes alternating recesses 113 and protrusions 114 arranged circumferentially. Multiple reinforcing ribs 115 are provided between the periphery of the through hole 110 and the protrusions 114. The open section 112b of the first rib 1121 is connected to the protrusion 114, while the open section 112b of the second rib 1122 is disconnected from the protrusion 114. Through grooves 116 are formed between the first rib 1121 and the reinforcing ribs 115, and between two adjacent reinforcing ribs 115. A blind groove is formed between the second rib 1122 and the reinforcing ribs 115. The blind groove can improve the connection strength between the first connecting portion 11 and the first main body portion 12. The through groove 116 can reduce the wall thickness of the through hole 110, increase the deformability of the periphery of the through hole 110, prevent the connecting rod 400 from getting stuck when moving within the through hole 110, and also facilitate the installation of the connecting rod 400 into the through hole 110 along the deformed guide opening 112. In addition, the alternating recesses 113 and protrusions 114 on the outer peripheral surface of the first connecting part 11 have a compact structure, which can enhance the fatigue resistance of the through hole 110 under long-term deformation and extend the service life of the vibration damping assembly 100.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first locking part 131 includes a strip 1311 disposed on one side of the guide opening 112 and a head 1312 connected to the strip 1311, and the second locking part 132 is connected to the head 1312.

[0066] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the locking member 13 closes the opening 111, one end of the strip 1311 is connected to the open section 112b of the first rib 1121, and the other end of the strip 1311 is detachably connected to the second locking part 132 on the outside of the open section 112b of the second rib 1122 via the head 1312. Optionally, the head 1312 is a pin, and the second locking part 132 includes a mounting hole and a guide groove that communicates with the mounting hole and is gradually widened. The mounting hole is adapted to the pin, and the guide groove is used to guide the pin to be installed into the mounting hole, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the locking member 13. Optionally, the central axis of the mounting hole is approximately parallel to the central axis of the through hole 110. The mounting hole is adapted to the pin, and the opening 111 can be closed by the friction between the two. Without external force, it is difficult for the pin to come out of the mounting hole, thereby improving the reliability of the locking member 13.

[0067] In some embodiments, a limiting platform 117 is provided on the outer periphery of the first connecting portion 11, and the limiting platform 117 is located outside the second rib 1122. The second locking portion 132 is provided on the limiting platform 117, and the second locking portion 132 is a groove and / or blind hole that cooperates with the head 1312.

[0068] like Figure 3 As shown, the first rib 1121 of the guide opening 112 is connected to the protrusion 114, and the second rib 1122 is disconnected from the protrusion 114. The side of the second rib 1122 facing the guide opening 112 is the inner side, and the side away from the guide opening 112 is the outer side. The limiting platform 117 is located outside the second rib 1122. The strip 1311 is arc-shaped and connected between the first rib 1121 and the limiting platform 117, which can improve the structural strength of the first connecting part 11. At the same time, the second locking part 132 is provided on the limiting platform 117. The second locking part 132 includes a mounting hole and a guide groove that communicates with the mounting hole and is gradually widened, which can prevent the locking member 13 from pulling off the second rib 1122 and improve the connection strength of the locking member 13.

[0069] In some embodiments, an oil reservoir is provided on the wall of the through hole 110. The oil reservoir can hold lubricating oil or grease, which can reduce the friction of the connecting rod 400 during the swinging process, reduce the wear at the through hole 110, and further extend the service life of the vibration damping assembly 100.

[0070] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a vibration damping component according to another embodiment of this application. Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first connection part in the vibration damping assembly shown.

[0071] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 Another embodiment of the vibration damping component 100 of this application, and Figures 1 to 3 The vibration damping components 100 shown have similar structures, except that the locking component 13 has a different structure.

[0072] Specifically, the first locking part 131 includes a strip 1311 disposed on one side of the first guide opening 112 and a head 1312 connected to the strip 1311, and the second locking part 132 is connected to the head 1312.

[0073] The first locking part 131 also includes a wing 1313 and / or an elastic part 1314 connected to the rear end of the head 1312 and connected to the head 1312. The cross-sectional area of ​​the rear end of the head 1312 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the front end of the head 1312. The wing 1313 adjusts the outer diameter of the head 1312 through the elastic part 1314. The second locking part 132 is a blind hole adapted to the head 1312.

[0074] like Figure 5 As shown, in one example, the head 1312 is arranged in an arrow-shaped structure, and the wing 1313 is arranged in an arc-shaped thin-walled structure. The cross-sectional area of ​​the rear end of the head 1312 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the front end of the head 1312. Here, "front end" refers to the end of the head 1312 away from the wing 1313, and "rear end" is arranged opposite to "front end". "Cross-section" refers to the plane that is cut off by the front end or rear end of the head 1312 by a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the head 1312. Two symmetrically arranged elastic portions 1314 are provided between the rear end of the head 1312 and the wing portion 1313. The elastic portions 1314 have a thin-walled structure. The operator can manually or with a tool clamp the two ends of the wing portion 1313 to shorten the distance between the two elastic portions 1314, thereby reducing the outer diameter of the head 1312. This makes it easier to insert the head 1312 into the blind hole of the second locking portion 132. Loosening the two ends of the wing portion 1313 allows the head 1312 to be engaged in the blind hole, so that the locking member 13 can close the opening 111. When it is necessary to open the opening 111, the operator can again manually or with a tool clamp the two ends of the wing portion 1313 to reduce the outer diameter of the head 1312, and then remove the head 1312 from the blind hole.

[0075] In another example, the first locking part 131 includes a head 1312 and wings 1313 located at the rear end of the head 1312. There can be two wings 1313, symmetrically arranged and spaced apart. An operator manually or using a tool presses the first locking part 131 toward the second locking part 132. As the head 1312 gradually enters the blind hole of the second locking part 132, the outer diameter of the head 1312 gradually decreases, facilitating insertion of the head 1312 into the blind hole of the second locking part 132. This allows the locking member 13 to close the opening 111. The two ends of the wings 1313 partially cover the blind hole. Alternatively, the wings 1313 can be connected to the rear end of the head 1312, allowing the head 1312 to enter the blind hole by clamping the two ends of the wings 1313.

[0076] In another embodiment, the first locking part 131 includes a head 1312 and an elastic part 1314 connected to the rear end of the head 1312. The operator can clamp and squeeze the elastic part 1314 to gradually reduce the outer diameter of the head 1312, thereby making it easier to insert the head 1312 into the blind hole of the second locking part 132 and achieve the effect of locking member 13 closing the opening 111.

[0077] Optionally, the blind hole of the second locking part 132 is provided on the limiting platform 117, and the central axis of the blind hole is perpendicular to the central axis of the through hole 110. In this way, part of the head 1312 of the first locking part 131 is inserted into the blind hole, making the locking member 13 compact and reducing the space occupied.

[0078] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0079] See Figure 6 This application provides a garment processing device 1000, including: a housing 200, a tube assembly 300, a connecting rod 400, and a vibration damping assembly 100 according to various embodiments of this application.

[0080] The cylinder assembly 300 is disposed inside the housing 200, and at least a portion of the connecting rod 400 is disposed on the housing 200 and / or the cylinder assembly 300. The vibration damping assembly 100 is connected between the housing 200 and the cylinder assembly 300. The connecting rod 400 is installed into the through hole 110 through the opening 111 of the vibration damping assembly 100, and the opening 111 is opened or closed by the locking member of the vibration damping assembly 100.

[0081] The garment processing device 1000 can be a top-loading washing machine or a front-loading washing machine. The housing 200 is the overall external structure of the garment processing device 1000. The side walls of the housing 200 are generally made of sheet metal and bending. The housing 200 also includes a bottom plate and a worktable. The housing 200 has an internal space, which can house the drum assembly 300 and other component structures, such as circuit structures, air duct structures, drive mechanisms, and drainage components. The housing 200 can be a hollow cuboid or a hollow cylinder. The inner periphery of the side wall of the housing 200 or the bottom of the worktable has four corners, each corner being fitted with a corner plate.

[0082] For a top-loading washing machine, the axial direction of the drum assembly 300 is parallel to the height direction of the cabinet 200. For a front-loading washing machine, the axial direction of the drum assembly 300 intersects with the height direction of the cabinet 200. In one example, the vibration damping assembly 100 is respectively provided on two diagonally opposite corner plates of the cabinet 200. In another example, the vibration damping assembly 100 is provided on each of the four corner plates of the cabinet 200.

[0083] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A vibration damping component applied to a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising a housing, a connecting rod, and a cylindrical assembly disposed within the housing, at least a portion of the connecting rod being disposed on the housing and / or the cylindrical assembly, the vibration damping component being connected between the housing and the cylindrical assembly, characterized in that, The vibration damping component has a through hole, and the connecting rod is adapted to pass through the through hole to connect the vibration damping component to the housing and / or the cylinder assembly. The circumferential edge of the through hole has at least one opening. The vibration damping component includes a locking member, at least a portion of which is disposed outside the opening. In a first state, at least a portion of the locking member closes the opening; in a second state, the locking member opens the opening.

2. The vibration damping component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration damping component includes a first connecting portion, and the through hole and the locking member are disposed in the first connecting portion.

3. The vibration damping component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting part is also provided with a guide opening, which extends from the opening in a direction away from the through hole, and at least a portion of the locking member is provided on the outside of the guide opening.

4. The vibration damping component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide opening includes a straight section and an open section, wherein the straight section is disposed between the opening and the open section; The first connecting portion includes a first rib and a second rib forming the guide opening. The straight segments of the first rib and the second rib are arranged in parallel, and the open segments of the first rib and the second rib are gradually widened in a direction away from the straight segments.

5. The vibration damping component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking member includes a first locking part and a second locking part. The first locking part is disposed on the open section of the first rib. The first locking part and the second locking part are located on both sides of the opening along the guide direction. The first locking part and the second locking part are connected to at least partially close the opening.

6. The vibration damping component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting part includes an inner peripheral structure and an outer peripheral structure. The inner peripheral structure forms the through hole, and the outer peripheral structure is spaced apart on the outer peripheral side of the inner peripheral structure. A through groove is formed between the inner peripheral structure and the outer peripheral structure. A reinforcing rib is connected between the inner peripheral structure and the outer peripheral structure, and the first rib is connected to the end of the outer peripheral structure.

7. The vibration damping component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer peripheral structure includes concave and convex portions that are alternately arranged circumferentially, and the reinforcing rib is connected between the inner peripheral structure and the convex portions.

8. The vibration damping component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first locking part includes a strip disposed on one side of the guide opening and a head connected to the strip, and the second locking part is connected to the head.

9. The vibration damping component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first locking part further includes a wing and / or an elastic part connected to the rear end of the head and connected to the head. The cross-sectional area of ​​the rear end of the head is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the front end of the head. The wing adjusts the outer diameter of the head through the elastic part.

10. The vibration damping component according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, A limiting platform is provided on the outer periphery of the first connecting part, and the limiting platform is located outside the second rib. The second locking part is provided on the limiting platform, and the second locking part is a groove and / or blind hole adapted to the head.

11. The vibration damping component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vibration damping component further includes a first moving part and a second moving part, which are capable of rotating relative to each other within a preset angle to generate a damping force, and the first connecting part is disposed on the first moving part and / or the second moving part.

12. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; The cylindrical assembly is disposed within the housing; A connecting rod, at least a portion of which is disposed on the housing and / or the cylindrical assembly; as well as The vibration damping assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 11 is connected between the housing and the cylinder assembly, wherein the connecting rod is installed into the through hole through the opening of the vibration damping assembly, and the opening is closed or opened by the locking member of the vibration damping assembly.

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