Mobile support device and laundry treatment apparatus

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of clothes processing equipment, and discloses a mobile supporting device and clothes processing equipment. The mobile supporting device comprises a supporting foot, an adjusting mechanism and a moving mechanism. The supporting foot is connected to the bottom of the equipment body of the clothes processing equipment. The adjusting mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the equipment body. The moving mechanism is drivingly connected to the adjusting mechanism and can adjust the relative height between the supporting foot under the driving of the adjusting mechanism. The mobile supporting device can improve the conversion efficiency between the supporting state and the moving state and improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and in particular to a mobile support device and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Garment handling equipment typically has feet and casters at its bottom. The feet provide support, while the casters assist in moving the equipment. However, traditionally, the bottom of the casters is flush with the bottom of the feet, requiring significant force to move the equipment and potentially causing wear and tear on the ground or feet.

[0003] In existing garment processing equipment with adjustable roller height, the height of the rollers at the bottom of the equipment can be adjusted. When the equipment needs to be moved, the roller height is lowered to lift the feet off the ground and prevent friction between the feet and the ground during movement. When the equipment needs to be placed stably, the roller height is raised to lift it off the ground and support the feet on the ground. However, in existing technology, the height of multiple rollers at the bottom of the garment processing equipment needs to be adjusted by sequentially turning bolts, which is cumbersome and inefficient.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a mobile support device and clothing processing equipment to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, the object is to provide a mobile support device that can improve the efficiency of transition between a support state and a mobile state, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] The mobile support device includes:

[0008] Support feet, connected to the bottom of the garment processing equipment body;

[0009] An adjustment mechanism is located at the bottom of the device body;

[0010] The moving mechanism, which is connected to the adjusting mechanism, can adjust the relative height between itself and the supporting feet under the drive of the adjusting mechanism.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the mobile support device provided by the present invention, the mobile mechanism includes a movable body and a connecting bracket. The connecting bracket is connected to the movable body and is tractively connected to the adjustment mechanism. The connecting bracket can rotate under the drive of the adjustment mechanism to lift or lower the movable body.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the mobile support device provided by the present invention, the adjustment mechanism includes a transmission rod and a transmission wheel. The transmission rod is rotatably disposed at the bottom of the device body around its own axis, and the transmission wheel is throttledly connected to the transmission rod and can rotate under the drive of the transmission rod rotating around its own axis.

[0013] The connecting bracket is connected to the transmission wheel and can lift or lower the movable body under the rotation of the transmission wheel.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the mobile support device provided by the present invention, there are multiple moving mechanisms, one of which is a transmission rod that is coupled to multiple transmission wheels. The moving mechanisms are connected to the transmission wheels one by one. Multiple moving mechanisms corresponding to the same transmission rod can be simultaneously lifted or lowered under the drive of the transmission rod rotating around its own axis.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the mobile support device provided by the present invention, the transmission rod is provided with a threaded section, and the circumference of the transmission wheel is provided with an annular toothed portion, which is engaged with the threaded section.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the mobile support device provided by the present invention, the connecting bracket includes a connecting rod and a connecting member. The connecting rod is coaxially connected to the transmission wheel, the connecting end of the connecting member is connected to the connecting rod, and the transmission end of the connecting member is connected to the movable body. The connecting end and the transmission end are spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting member.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the mobile support device provided by the present invention, there are two connecting members, which are respectively located on both sides of the axial direction of the transmission wheel. Both connecting members are connected to the connecting rod and to the movable body.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the mobile support device provided by the present invention, the connecting bracket further includes a reinforcing member, which is connected between the two connecting members and spaced apart from the transmission wheel.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the mobile support device provided by the present invention, the mobile support device further includes a mounting base, which is disposed at the bottom of the device body. The mounting base forms a mounting cavity inside, and an opening is opened on the side of the mounting base away from the device body. The moving mechanism is disposed in the mounting cavity and can descend to extend out of the opening or rise to retract into the mounting cavity.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present invention, an object is to provide a garment processing device comprising a device body and a movable support device as described in any of the above embodiments, the movable support device being disposed at the bottom of the device body.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0022] The mobile support device provided by this invention includes a support foot, an adjustment mechanism, and a moving mechanism. The support foot is connected to the bottom of the garment processing equipment body. The support foot provides stable and reliable support to the equipment body in the supported state. The adjustment mechanism is located at the bottom of the equipment body; the moving mechanism is driven by the adjustment mechanism and can adjust the relative height between itself and the support foot under the action of the adjustment mechanism. In other words, the relative height between the moving mechanism and the support foot can be adjusted through the adjustment mechanism, thereby enabling the mobile support device to quickly and flexibly switch between the supported and moving states, improving the efficiency of the transition between the two states and enhancing the user experience.

[0023] The clothing processing equipment provided in this embodiment is equipped with the aforementioned mobile support device, which can ensure stability when placed and facilitate movement. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention in a supported state;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention in a movable state;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the mobile support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the mobile support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the mobile support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 10. Equipment body;

[0033] 100. Support foot; 110. Adjusting rod; 120. Support base; 130. Buffer component;

[0034] 200. Adjustment mechanism; 210. Transmission rod; 211. Threaded section; 220. Transmission wheel; 221. Annular toothed section;

[0035] 300. Moving mechanism; 310. Moving body; 320. Connecting bracket; 321. Connecting rod; 322. Connecting component; 3221. Connecting end; 3222. Transmission end; 323. Reinforcing component;

[0036] 400. Mounting base; 410. Mounting cavity; 420. Foot mounting part. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0039] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0040] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0042] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] In this embodiment, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this invention, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following associated objects have an "or" relationship.

[0045] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] Figure 1This diagram illustrates the structure of the garment processing equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the mobile support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention in a supported state. Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the movable support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention in a movable state. (Refer to...) Figures 1-3 This embodiment provides a garment processing device and a mobile support device. The garment processing device can be a washing machine, dryer, or washer-dryer combo, or other equipment; the specific type is not limited in this embodiment.

[0048] The garment processing equipment includes a main body 10 and a movable support device provided in this embodiment, which is disposed at the bottom of the main body 10. The movable support device has, for example... Figure 2 The support state shown and as Figure 3 The movement state is shown. In other words, the moving support device can provide both support and movement functions for the garment processing equipment.

[0049] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates a portion of the structure of the mobile support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 . Reference Figure 4 The mobile support device provided in this embodiment includes a support foot 100, an adjustment mechanism 200, and a moving mechanism 300. The support foot 100 is connected to the bottom of the device body 10 and can provide stable and reliable support for the device body 10 in the supported state. The adjustment mechanism 200 is arranged at the bottom of the device body 10, and the moving mechanism 300 is driven by the adjustment mechanism 200, and can adjust the relative height between the moving mechanism 300 and the support foot 100 under the action of the adjustment mechanism 200. That is to say, the relative height between the moving mechanism 300 and the support foot 100 can be adjusted by the adjustment mechanism 200, so that the mobile support device can quickly and flexibly switch between the supported state and the moving state, which can improve the user experience.

[0050] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates a portion of the structure of the mobile support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 , refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The moving mechanism 300 includes a movable body 310 and a connecting bracket 320. The connecting bracket 320 is connected to the movable body 310 and is drively connected to the adjusting mechanism 200. The connecting bracket 320 can rotate under the drive of the adjusting mechanism 200 to raise or lower the movable body 310. The movable body 310 may specifically be a roller.

[0051] Specifically, the adjustment mechanism 200 includes a transmission rod 210 and a transmission wheel 220. The transmission rod 210 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the device body 10 about its own axis. The transmission wheel 220 is driven by the transmission rod 210 and can rotate under the drive of the transmission rod 210 rotating about its own axis. The connecting bracket 320 is connected to the transmission wheel 220 and can lift or lower the movable body 310 under the drive of the rotation of the transmission wheel 220.

[0052] More specifically, the transmission rod 210 is provided with a threaded section 211, and the circumference of the transmission wheel 220 is provided with an annular toothed portion 221, which meshes with the threaded section 211. Through the meshing and engagement of the annular toothed portion 221 and the threaded section 211, the transmission between the transmission rod 210 and the transmission wheel 220 can be realized.

[0053] To be more specific, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 There are multiple moving mechanisms 300, with one transmission rod 210 cooperating with multiple transmission wheels 220. Each moving mechanism 300 corresponds to and is connected to a transmission wheel 220. Multiple moving mechanisms 300 corresponding to the same transmission rod 210 can be simultaneously raised or lowered under the drive of the transmission rod 210 rotating around its own axis, thereby realizing the simultaneous adjustment of the height of multiple moving mechanisms 300 and improving the rapid switching of the moving support device between the supported state and the moving state.

[0054] More specifically, in this embodiment, the same transmission rod 210 is coupled to two transmission wheels 220. The transmission rod 210 is provided with two threaded sections 211 at intervals, and the threads of the two threaded sections 211 are opposite in direction, so that the two transmission wheels 220 can move in opposite directions at the same time. Thus, when the height of the two moving bodies 310 decreases, the device body 10 can remain in the original position without displacement.

[0055] Continue to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connecting bracket 320 includes a connecting rod 321 and a connecting member 322. The connecting rod 321 is coaxially connected to the transmission wheel 220. The connecting member 322 is cam-shaped, with a connecting end 3221 and a transmission end 3222 formed along its long axis. The connecting end 3221 is connected to the connecting rod 321, and the transmission end 3222 is connected to the movable body 310. Through the connecting rod 321 and the connecting member 322, the transmission between the transmission wheel 220 and the movable body 310 can be realized. Furthermore, the cam-shaped design of the connecting member 322 ensures its support performance and structural strength, thereby guaranteeing the reliability of the connecting bracket 320.

[0056] Specifically, there are two connectors 322, which are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart, located on both sides of the transmission wheel 220 along the axial direction. Both connectors 322 are connected to the connecting rod 321 and to both sides of the movable body 310 along the axial direction. Through the above arrangement, support can be provided to the movable body 310 on both sides along the axial direction, ensuring the stability of the movable body 310.

[0057] More specifically, the connecting bracket 320 also includes a reinforcing member 323, which is connected between the two connecting members 322 and spaced apart from the transmission wheel 220. In this embodiment, the reinforcing member 323 is specifically rod-shaped, which can connect the connecting members 322 on both sides of the movable body 310, further ensuring the stability of the connecting bracket 320.

[0058] Figure 6 This diagram illustrates a portion of the structure of the mobile support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 . Reference Figures 1-4 and Figure 6 The movable support device also includes a mounting base 400. The mounting base 400 is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the device body 10. A mounting cavity 410 is formed inside the mounting base 400. An opening is provided on the side of the mounting base 400 opposite to the device body 10. The moving mechanism 300 is disposed in the mounting cavity 410 and can descend to extend the movable body 310 out of the opening or rise to retract the movable body 310 into the mounting cavity 410. The transmission rod 210 rotatably passes through the mounting base 400, and the threaded section 211 on the transmission rod 210 is located in the mounting cavity 410. When the movable support device is in the supported state, such as Figure 2 As shown, the movable body 310 retracts into the mounting cavity 410, and the bottom height of the support foot 100 is lower than the height of the opening position of the mounting base 400, allowing the support foot 100 to support the ground. When the movable support device is in a moving state, as... Figure 3 As shown, the movable body 310 extends beyond the opening, its height being lower than the bottom of the support foot 100, allowing it to contact the ground and roll to reduce the thrust required to move the garment handling equipment. The mounting base 400 provides protection for the moving mechanism 300 in a supported state.

[0059] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6The mounting base 400 extends to form a foot mounting portion 420. The supporting foot 100 includes an adjusting rod 110 and a support base 120. The adjusting rod 110 is provided with an external thread, and the foot mounting portion 420 is provided with an internal threaded hole. The adjusting rod 110 is screwed into the internal threaded hole in an adjustable depth. The support base 120 is located on the side of the adjusting rod 110 away from the foot mounting portion 420, and is capable of supporting the ground.

[0060] Preferably, the support foot 100 also includes a buffer 130. The buffer 130 is located at the bottom of the support base 120, specifically a rubber pad, which can prevent the support base 120 from directly contacting the ground and causing scratches or other damage to the ground.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] This embodiment provides a mobile support device. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the mobile support device provided in this embodiment also includes a drive motor.

[0063] The drive motor can be located at the bottom of the device body 10 and connected to the transmission rod 210 to drive the transmission rod 210 to rotate. This configuration improves the ease of switching between the supporting and moving states of the mobile support device.

[0064] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mobile support device, characterized in that, include: Support feet (100) are connected to the bottom of the main body (10) of the garment processing equipment; An adjustment mechanism (200) is arranged at the bottom of the device body (10); The moving mechanism (300) is connected to the adjusting mechanism (200) and can adjust the relative height between itself and the supporting foot (100) under the drive of the adjusting mechanism (200).

2. The mobile support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving mechanism (300) includes a movable body (310) and a connecting bracket (320). The connecting bracket (320) is connected to the movable body (310) and is driven to the adjusting mechanism (200). The connecting bracket (320) can rotate under the drive of the adjusting mechanism (200) to lift or lower the movable body (310).

3. The mobile support device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (200) includes a transmission rod (210) and a transmission wheel (220). The transmission rod (210) is rotatably disposed at the bottom of the device body (10) around its own axis. The transmission wheel (220) is connected to the transmission rod (210) and can rotate under the drive of the transmission rod (210) rotating around its own axis. The connecting bracket (320) is connected to the transmission wheel (220) and can lift or lower the movable body (310) under the rotation of the transmission wheel (220).

4. The mobile support device according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are multiple moving mechanisms (300), one of the transmission rods (210) is engaged with multiple transmission wheels (220), and each moving mechanism (300) is connected to a transmission wheel (220). Multiple moving mechanisms (300) corresponding to the same transmission rod (210) can be simultaneously lifted or lowered under the drive of the transmission rod (210) rotating around its own axis.

5. The mobile support device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission rod (210) is provided with a threaded section (211), and the circumference of the transmission wheel (220) is provided with an annular toothed portion (221), which is engaged with the threaded section (211).

6. The mobile support device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting bracket (320) includes a connecting rod (321) and a connecting member (322). The connecting rod (321) is coaxially connected to the transmission wheel (220). The connecting end (3221) of the connecting member (322) is connected to the connecting rod (321). The transmission end (3222) of the connecting member (322) is connected to the movable body (310). The connecting end (3221) and the transmission end (3222) are spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting member (322).

7. The mobile support device according to claim 6, characterized in that, There are two connectors (322), which are located on both sides of the axial direction of the transmission wheel (220). Both connectors (322) are connected to the connecting rod (321) and to the movable body (310).

8. The mobile support device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting bracket (320) also includes a reinforcing member (323), which is connected between the two connecting members (322) and spaced apart from the transmission wheel (220).

9. The mobile support device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The movable support device also includes a mounting base (400), which is disposed at the bottom of the device body (10). The mounting base (400) forms a mounting cavity (410) inside. The mounting base (400) has an opening on the side away from the device body (10). The movable mechanism (300) is disposed in the mounting cavity (410) and can descend to extend out of the opening or rise to retract into the mounting cavity (410).

10. Clothing processing equipment, characterized in that, It includes a device body (10) and a movable support device as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the movable support device is disposed at the bottom of the device body (10).

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