Washing apparatus and drive arrangement therefor

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of washing equipment, and particularly provides a washing equipment and a driving device thereof, aiming at solving the problem that the existing washing machine has limited space, which makes it difficult to arrange and install multiple electric control boxes. To this end, the driving device comprises multiple driving modules and a mounting plate; wherein the multiple driving modules are arranged one by one corresponding to multiple driving motors; the mounting plate, the driving modules are arranged on the mounting plate, and a shielding member is arranged between any two adjacent driving modules. The multiple driving modules are arranged integrally, and there is no need to find multiple installation positions, and only one installation position is needed to complete the installation, so that the driving device is convenient to arrange and install. The shielding member can ensure that there is no electromagnetic interference between the driving modules, and the driving modules can normally and independently operate. In addition, multiple heat dissipation measures are adopted to ensure the heat dissipation effect.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With social and economic development, people are paying more and more attention to health, and separate washing of clothes has become a popular trend in recent years. Currently, dedicated washing machines for underwear and socks are very popular, but like washing machines for regular clothes, they still require electricity and water supply, making installation and placement inconvenient.

[0003] While high-end twin washing machines can solve the above problems, they can only have two separate sections and are relatively large, making them inconvenient to install. Furthermore, these machines are currently mainly used for washing adult and children's clothes separately, and cannot meet the need for separate washing of individual socks, underwear, and regular clothing.

[0004] Furthermore, with large urban populations and limited living space, installation space is scarce, making it difficult to accommodate a standard washing machine and two smaller washing machines within a home. To address these issues, existing standard-sized washing machines are equipped with multiple washing drums to meet diverse washing needs. Each motor in these machines requires a drive board, necessitating a single electrical control box and three independent mounting locations. However, the compact internal structure of these multi-drum washing machines, along with the need for drying, counterweights, and other components, results in very little usable space, making it difficult to install multiple electrical control boxes.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a washing device and its driving mechanism to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem that the limited space in existing washing machines makes it difficult to install multiple electrical control boxes.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a drive device for a washing apparatus, the drive device comprising:

[0008] Multiple drive modules are configured to correspond one-to-one with multiple drive motors;

[0009] Mounting plate, the drive module is mounted on the mounting plate, and a shield is provided between any two adjacent drive modules.

[0010] In a specific embodiment of the drive device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the drive module includes a drive plate and a heat sink disposed on the drive plate; the heat sink is disposed facing the mounting plate and is capable of transferring heat to the mounting plate; and / or

[0011] The mounting plate is provided with an embedding groove, and the heat sink is partially embedded in the embedding groove; and / or

[0012] The radiator includes multiple heat dissipation fins, and the mounting plate is provided with multiple embedding slots that match the heat dissipation fins, with the heat dissipation fins partially embedded in the embedding slots.

[0013] In a specific embodiment of the drive device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the drive device further includes a housing, and the drive module and at least part of the mounting plate are disposed in the housing.

[0014] In a specific embodiment of the driving device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, a first insertion interface is provided on two side walls of the box body, a first insertion groove is provided on the mounting plate, the mounting plate is inserted into the box body, and a portion of the side wall of the box body extends into the first insertion groove, and the mounting plate is inserted into the first insertion interface; and / or

[0015] The mounting plate has heat dissipation grooves at both ends.

[0016] In a specific embodiment of the driving device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, there are two driving modules, and the two driving modules are respectively disposed on both sides of the mounting plate;

[0017] The mounting plate is a metal plate, so that the mounting plate serves as the shielding element; or, a layer of metal plate is provided on the mounting plate, and the metal plate serves as the shielding element.

[0018] In a specific embodiment of the drive device of the aforementioned washing equipment, there are three drive modules: a first drive module and two second drive modules. The first drive module is disposed on a first side of the mounting plate; the two second drive modules are disposed at intervals on a second side of the mounting plate.

[0019] The shielding component is provided between two adjacent second drive modules; and / or

[0020] The mounting plate is a metal plate, so that the mounting plate serves as the shielding element, or a layer of metal plate is provided on the mounting plate, and the metal plate serves as the shielding element.

[0021] In a specific embodiment of the driving device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the shielding component between two adjacent second driving modules is a first shielding component;

[0022] A second insertion interface is provided on the side wall of the box body at a position corresponding to the first shielding component, and a second insertion slot is provided on the first shielding component.

[0023] The first shielding element is inserted into the second connector, and the side wall of the housing is inserted into the second connector slot; and / or

[0024] The first shielding component has a heat dissipation groove at one end exposed outside the box.

[0025] In a specific embodiment of the driving device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, heat dissipation holes are provided on the side wall of the box body at the position corresponding to the radiator;

[0026] The mounting plate and the housing are arranged vertically, and the heat dissipation holes are arranged gradually downward from the inside to the outside; and / or

[0027] The two corners at the top of the mounting plate have been de-cornered.

[0028] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a washing apparatus comprising:

[0029] The drive unit of the washing equipment as described above;

[0030] Multiple drive motors are configured to correspond one-to-one with multiple drive modules;

[0031] Multiple washing drums are set up one-to-one with multiple drive motors.

[0032] In the specific implementation of the above-mentioned washing equipment, there are three drive modules, and three drive motors and three washing drums;

[0033] Two of the washing tubs are positioned above one of the washing tubs.

[0034] The drive unit is located on the rear side of the lower washing drum.

[0035] With the above technical solution adopted, the drive device of the present invention includes multiple drive modules and a mounting plate; wherein, the multiple drive modules are arranged one-to-one with multiple drive motors; the drive modules are mounted on the mounting plate, and a shielding component is provided between any two adjacent drive modules. The integrated arrangement of multiple drive modules eliminates the need for multiple installation locations, requiring only one installation location, thus facilitating the layout and installation of the drive device. The shielding component ensures that no electromagnetic interference occurs between the drive modules, guaranteeing that each drive module can operate normally and independently.

[0036] In addition, the heat dissipation fins of the radiator are embedded in the recess of the mounting plate, and the mounting plate and shielding are located outside the box. The box is provided with heat dissipation holes. The heat generated by the operation of the drive board is transferred to the mounting plate through the radiator, and then dissipated to the outside through the mounting plate and shielding. Furthermore, the heat generated by the drive board can be transferred to the heat dissipation holes through the air, and flows out through the heat dissipation holes. The cold air from the bottom opening of the box replenishes it upward, creating a chimney effect and forming a stable upward airflow, which greatly improves the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0037] Furthermore, the two top corners of the mounting plate are corner-removed, and a first insertion slot is set on the mounting plate and a second insertion slot is set on the first shielding component. When water falls from the top of the box, it can guide the water to ensure that water does not enter the box and that the drive board is not damaged.

[0038] In addition, the heat dissipation holes are designed to gradually slope downwards from the inside out, which can prevent water from entering the box and thus prevent damage to the drive board.

[0039] In addition, the top has no opening and there is an upward airflow inside during operation, making it less prone to dust accumulation.

[0040] Solution 1. A driving device for a washing machine, characterized in that it comprises:

[0041] Multiple drive modules are configured to correspond one-to-one with multiple drive motors;

[0042] Mounting plate (611), the drive module is mounted on the mounting plate (611), and a shield is provided between any two adjacent drive modules.

[0043] Solution 2. The driving device according to Solution 1, characterized in that the driving module includes a driving plate and a heat sink disposed on the driving plate; the heat sink is disposed toward the mounting plate (611) and is capable of transferring heat to the mounting plate (611); and / or

[0044] The mounting plate (611) is provided with an embedding groove (615), and the heat sink is partially embedded in the embedding groove (615).

[0045] Scheme 3. The driving device according to Scheme 2, characterized in that the heat sink includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins, and the mounting plate (611) is provided with a plurality of embedding grooves (615) that match the heat dissipation fins, and the heat dissipation fins are partially embedded in the embedding grooves (615).

[0046] Solution 4. The driving device according to Solution 2, characterized in that the driving device (600) further includes a housing (620), and the driving module and at least part of the mounting plate (611) are disposed in the housing (620).

[0047] Scheme 5. The driving device according to Scheme 4, characterized in that a first insertion interface (622) is provided on two side walls of the housing (620), a first insertion groove (614) is provided on the mounting plate (611), the mounting plate (611) is inserted into the housing (620), and a portion of the side wall of the housing (620) extends into the first insertion groove (614), and the mounting plate (611) is inserted into the first insertion interface (622).

[0048] Solution 6. The driving device according to Solution 5, characterized in that heat dissipation grooves (613) are provided at both the left and right ends of the mounting plate (611).

[0049] Solution 7. The driving device according to Solution 1, characterized in that there are two driving modules, and the two driving modules are respectively disposed on both sides of the mounting plate (611);

[0050] The mounting plate (611) is a metal plate, so that the mounting plate (611) serves as the shielding element, or a layer of metal plate is provided on the mounting plate (611), and the metal plate serves as the shielding element.

[0051] Solution 8. The driving device according to Solution 1, characterized in that there are three driving modules, namely a first driving module and two second driving modules, the first driving module is disposed on the first side of the mounting plate (611); the two second driving modules are disposed at intervals on the second side of the mounting plate (611).

[0052] Solution 9. The driving device according to Solution 8, characterized in that the shielding member is provided between two adjacent second driving modules; and / or

[0053] The mounting plate (611) is a metal plate, so that the mounting plate (611) serves as the shielding element, or a layer of metal plate is provided on the mounting plate (611), and the metal plate serves as the shielding element.

[0054] Scheme 10. The driving device according to Scheme 9, characterized in that the shielding member between two adjacent second driving modules is a first shielding member (612);

[0055] The side wall of the housing (620) is provided with a second insertion interface (624) at a position corresponding to the first shielding member (612), and the first shielding member (612) is provided with a second insertion slot (617).

[0056] The first shield (612) is inserted into the second plug-in interface (624), and the side wall of the box (620) is inserted into the second plug-in slot (617).

[0057] Solution 11. The driving device according to Solution 10, characterized in that a heat dissipation groove (613) is provided at one end of the first shield (612) exposed outside the box (620).

[0058] Solution 12. The driving device according to Solution 10, characterized in that the top end of the first shield (612) is de-cornered; and / or

[0059] The two corners at the top of the mounting plate (611) have been de-cornered.

[0060] Solution 13. The driving device according to Solution 2, characterized in that the side wall of the housing (620) is provided with heat dissipation holes (623) at positions corresponding to the heat sink; and / or

[0061] The mounting plate (611) and the box (620) are arranged in a vertical direction, and the heat dissipation holes (623) are arranged to gradually slope downward from the inside to the outside.

[0062] Option 14. A washing device, characterized in that it comprises:

[0063] The drive unit (600) of the washing equipment as described in any one of Schemes 1-13;

[0064] Multiple drive motors are configured to correspond one-to-one with the multiple drive modules;

[0065] Multiple washing drums are provided, each corresponding to one of the aforementioned drive motors.

[0066] Solution 15. The washing device according to Solution 14, characterized in that the washing device includes three drive modules, and the drive motor and the washing drum are also three;

[0067] Two of the washing tubs are positioned above the other washing tub;

[0068] The drive unit (600) is located on the rear side of the washing tub below. Attached Figure Description

[0069] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0070] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing equipment provided by the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0071] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing equipment provided by the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0072] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving device provided by the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0073] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving device provided by the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0074] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate provided by the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0075] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate provided by the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0076] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box provided by the present invention;

[0077] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The provided box body is a cross-sectional view in section AA.

[0078] List of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, body; 410, first washing drum; 420, second washing drum; 600, drive unit; 611, mounting plate; 612, first shielding component; 613, heat dissipation groove; 614, first insertion groove; 615, embedding groove; 617, second insertion groove; 618, chamfer; 620, housing; 622, first insertion interface; 623, heat dissipation hole; 624, second insertion interface; 631, first drive board; 6311, first radiator; 632, second drive board; 6321, second radiator; 710, first drive motor; 720, second drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0079] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the washing apparatus of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the washing apparatus of the present invention.

[0080] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," indicating directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0081] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," and "connection" 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 direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0082] To address the problem of limited space in existing washing machines, which makes it difficult to install multiple electrical control boxes.

[0083] like Figure 1-8 As shown, this embodiment discloses a washing device, specifically a multi-drum washing machine, and more specifically a multi-drum drum washing machine.

[0084] The washing equipment includes a drive unit 600, multiple drive motors, multiple washing drums, and a machine body 100.

[0085] The number of drive motors is the same as the number of washing drums, and they are set one-to-one. The drive motors are used to drive the washing drums to rotate in order to wash clothes.

[0086] The drive unit 600 includes multiple drive modules, a mounting plate 611, and a shielding component; the number of drive modules is the same as the number of drive motors, and they are set in a one-to-one correspondence; the drive modules are used to drive the drive motors to run and control the operating parameters of the drive motors.

[0087] like Figure 4 and 5 As shown, the drive module is mounted on the mounting plate 611. Specifically, the drive module includes a drive board and a heat sink mounted on the drive board. The heat sink faces the mounting plate 611 and is capable of transferring heat to the mounting plate 611. The heat sink includes multiple heat dissipation fins. The mounting plate 611 is provided with multiple insertion slots 615 that match the heat dissipation fins. The heat dissipation fins are partially embedded in the insertion slots 615, so that the sides and sidewalls of the heat dissipation fins can contact the mounting plate 611, increasing the contact area between the heat dissipation fins and the mounting plate 611. This allows the heat from the heat dissipation fins to be quickly transferred to the mounting plate 611 and then dissipated through the mounting plate 611.

[0088] Regarding the heat conduction method between the heat sink and the mounting plate 611, it should be noted that although in this embodiment, heat sink fins are inserted into the embedding groove 615, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, in other embodiments, a heat sink fin can be provided at the end of the heat sink away from the drive plate, with the fin attached to the mounting plate 611, and thermally conductive adhesive provided between the mounting plate 611 and the fin. Heat is transferred to the mounting plate 611 through the fin, thereby dissipating heat from the mounting plate 611. These methods do not depart from the basic principles of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0089] The drive board is fixed to the mounting plate 611 with screws. Through holes are provided on the drive board and the mounting plate 611, and the drive board is fixed by screws passing through the through holes. Through holes are provided at the four corners of the drive board to ensure that the drive board can be securely fixed.

[0090] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, in this embodiment, there are three washing tubs, namely a first washing tub 410 and two second washing tubs 420. The diameter of the first washing tub 410 is larger than the diameter of the second washing tubs 420. Both the first washing tub 410 and the second washing tub 420 are mounted on the machine body 100 by a suspension device. The first washing tub 410 is located below the second washing tubs 420, and the two second washing tubs 420 are located to the upper left and upper right of the first washing tub 410, respectively. The washing tub includes an outer tub and a corresponding inner tub. The outer tub is fixed by the suspension device and is used to hold water. The inner tub is rotatably mounted inside the outer tub and is used to hold clothes. The inner tub is provided with a water passage hole to keep the water level consistent with that in the outer tub during washing.

[0091] Three drive motors are arranged corresponding to three washing drums. The three drive motors are a first drive motor 710 and two second drive motors 720. The power of the first drive motor 710 is greater than that of the second drive motors 720, so that the first drive motor 710 can drive the first washing drum 410 to operate. Furthermore, as... Figure 3 and 4As shown, three drive modules are correspondingly configured with three drive motors. The three drive modules are a first drive module and two second drive modules. The first drive module includes a first drive board 631 and a first heat sink 6311 mounted on the first drive board 631; the second drive modules include a second drive board 632 and a second heat sink 6321 mounted on the second drive board 632. The first drive board 631 is electrically connected to the first drive motor 710 via wires, and is used to control the first drive motor 710. The two second drive boards 632 are respectively electrically connected to the two second drive motors 720 via wires, and are used to control the second drive motors 720. The two second drive motors 720 can be of the same or different models; the second drive boards 632 are matched accordingly to the corresponding second drive motors 720.

[0092] The first drive module is disposed on the first side of the mounting plate 611; two second drive modules are disposed at intervals on the second side of the mounting plate 611, and a shielding component is disposed between two adjacent second drive modules.

[0093] A shielding component is provided between any two adjacent drive modules. The mounting plate 611 is specifically a metal plate, which serves as a mounting base, a shielding component, and a heat sink; the mounting plate 611 is made of zinc alloy.

[0094] Regarding the material of the mounting plate 611, it should be noted that although it is zinc alloy in this embodiment, this is not a limitation of the invention. In other embodiments, without departing from the principles of the invention, the mounting plate 611 may be made of aluminum alloy or other metals or alloys; all of these ensure that the mounting plate 611 functions as a mounting substrate, a shielding component, and a heat sink. All of these adherence to the basic principles fall within the protection scope of the invention.

[0095] Regarding the shielding element on the mounting plate 611, it should be noted that although the mounting plate 611 is used as the shielding element in this embodiment, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, in other embodiments, a metal plate can be provided on the mounting plate 611, with the metal plate serving as the shielding element. Specifically, the metal plate can be disposed on any side of the mounting plate 611 or embedded inside the mounting plate 611. The mounting plate 611 is made of a non-metallic material with good thermal conductivity, ensuring that the mounting plate 611 can function as both a mounting substrate and a heat dissipation device.

[0096] The driver board is equipped with various module chips. During operation, the heat generated by the module chips is transferred to the heat sink, and then transferred by the heat sink to the mounting plate 611. The heat sink dissipates heat to the outside through both air and the mounting plate 611.

[0097] like Figure 3-8 As shown, the drive device 600 also includes a housing 620, within which the drive module and at least a portion of the mounting plate 611 are disposed. Specifically, the drive module is mounted within the housing 620, with both sides of the mounting plate 611 extending out of the housing 620, and the majority of the remaining portion located within the housing 620. A first shielding member 612 serves as the shield between two adjacent second drive modules; the first shielding member 612 is also mostly located within the housing 620, with its edges exposed outside the housing 620.

[0098] Specifically, the two side walls of the housing 620 are provided with first insertion interfaces 622, and the mounting plate 611 is provided with a first insertion slot 614. The mounting plate 611 is inserted into the housing 620, and the side wall portion of the housing 620 extends into the first insertion slot 614. The mounting plate 611 is inserted into the first insertion interface 622. Through the design of the first insertion interface 622, the mounting plate 611 and the drive module can be inserted into the housing 620 by insertion.

[0099] The first shielding component 612 is specifically plate-shaped. A second insertion interface 624 is provided on the side wall of the housing 620 at a position corresponding to the first shielding component 612. A second insertion slot 617 is provided on the first shielding component 612. The shielding component is inserted into the second insertion interface 624, and the side wall of the housing 620 is inserted into the second insertion slot 617. Through the design of the second insertion interface 624, the first shielding component 612 can be inserted into the housing 620. The first shielding component 612 is specifically made of metal, specifically the same material as the mounting plate 611, enabling it to perform a shielding function and preventing signal interference between the two drive modules. Furthermore, the first shielding component 612 is fixed to the mounting plate 611, preferably integrally formed with the mounting plate 611.

[0100] Regarding the connection method between the first shielding component 612 and the mounting plate 611, it should be noted that although in this embodiment the first shielding component 612 and the mounting plate 611 are integrally formed, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, in other embodiments, the first shielding component 612 and the mounting plate 611 are fixed by welding; or, the first shielding component 612 is fixed to the mounting plate 611 by plugging it in, and the housing 620 further secures the first shielding component 612. All of these methods achieve the fixation of the first shielding component 612, enabling it to perform its function of shielding signals. These methods do not deviate from the basic principles of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0101] like Figure 6 As shown, heat dissipation grooves 613 are provided at both ends of the mounting plate 611, specifically on the side of the portion exposed outside the housing 620; a heat dissipation groove 613 is provided at one end of the first shielding member 612 exposed outside the housing 620. Heat generated by the radiator can be transferred to the first shielding member 612 and the mounting plate 611 via air, and can be directly transferred to the mounting plate 611; heat from the mounting plate 611 can also be transferred to the first shielding member 612; heat from the mounting plate 611 is transferred outwards, dissipating heat through the portion located outside the housing 620. The heat dissipation grooves 613 increase the heat dissipation area of ​​the mounting plate 611, improving heat dissipation efficiency. Heat from the first shielding member 612 can also be conducted outwards, specifically through the portion located outside the housing 620. The heat dissipation grooves 613 increase the heat dissipation area of ​​the first shielding member 612, improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0102] The side wall of the housing 620 is provided with heat dissipation holes 623 corresponding to the position of the heat sink. Part of the heat from the heat sink can be transferred to the heat dissipation holes 623 through the air, and then dissipated outward from the heat dissipation holes 623. The mounting plate 611 and the housing 620 are arranged vertically, and the heat dissipation holes 623 are arranged to gradually slope downward from the inside to the outside. When the housing 620 encounters water falling from the top of the washing equipment, it is ensured that water cannot flow into the housing 620 through the heat dissipation holes 623, thereby ensuring that the drive module is not damaged.

[0103] The two corners at the top of the mounting plate 611 are rounded. When water falls from the top of the washing device into the housing 620, the water flowing onto the mounting plate 611 will flow downwards along the downwardly sloping corners. It will also flow downwards through the heat dissipation groove 613 and the first insertion groove 614, preventing it from flowing into the housing 620 and ensuring that the drive module is not damaged. Specifically, the two corners at the top of the mounting plate 611 are chamfered (618), which can be either triangular or rounded; as long as the two corners at the top are relatively smooth and the bottom height is low, it is acceptable. The top of the first shielding member 612 is rounded, specifically chamfered, and the end located on the outside of the housing 620 is lower in height; this can guide water and prevent it from flowing into the housing 620.

[0104] The drive unit 600 is installed behind the first washing drum 410 and above the first drive motor 710. This space does not require the installation of other components of the washing machine, and the installation of the drive unit 600 here will not encroach on the installation space of other components. Moreover, the three drive motors are all nearby, which facilitates the wiring and connection of the drive module to their respective drive motors.

[0105] In addition, the power cords of the washing equipment are all led out from the rear, and the drive unit 600 is located at the rear, which can shorten the length of the power cord and thus reduce the cost of the washing equipment.

[0106] The lower opening of the housing 620 is provided, and through holes are provided on the housing 620 and the mounting plate 611. Fasteners pass through the through holes and are fixed to the outer drum of the washing tub. A sealing gasket (specifically a rubber gasket) is provided on the outside of the housing 620 to ensure that water will not enter the housing 620 when the top of the washing machine is falling downwards. After the drive board is installed in place, the radiator is located at the top. During the upward airflow, most electronic components are no longer affected by the heat emitted by the radiator, which better protects the electronic components and extends their lifespan.

[0107] During operation, the heat generated by the drive module is dissipated to the outside through the mounting plate 611 and the first shield 612, and directly heats the air. The heated air flows upward and flows out through the heat dissipation hole 623. At this time, the cold air at the bottom opening of the box 620 replenishes the air upward, creating a chimney effect and forming a stable upward airflow, which greatly improves the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0108] Example 2

[0109] This washing equipment includes two washing drums and two drive motors, with the two washing drums arranged vertically. The two washing drums can be of the same model and specifications or different models and specifications; the larger washing drum is located at the bottom, and the smaller washing drum is located at the top. The two drive motors are matched with the two washing drums, and the specifications and power of the drive motors are matched with the specifications of the washing drums.

[0110] The drive unit 600 includes two drive modules, which are correspondingly configured with two drive motors so that the drive modules can drive the drive motors to operate normally.

[0111] Two drive modules are respectively set on both sides of the mounting plate 611; the position and number of the embedding slots 615 are also adjusted accordingly, as are the number of heat dissipation holes 623, and there is no need to set the first shield 612. The installation position of the drive device 600 is the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0112] Example 3

[0113] This washing equipment includes four washing drums and four drive motors. The four washing drums are of the same size and are arranged in an array; alternatively, two of them are larger and the other two are smaller. The two larger drums are arranged vertically with a gap between them; the two smaller drums are arranged horizontally with a gap between them. One of the four washing drums can be a drying drum for drying clothes.

[0114] Four drive motors are matched with four washing drums, and the specifications and power of the drive motors are matched with the specifications of the washing drums.

[0115] The drive unit 600 includes four drive modules, which are named as first drive module, second drive module, third drive module and fourth drive module according to their size from largest to smallest; if the four drive modules have the same specifications, they are also named as first drive module, second drive module, third drive module and fourth drive module.

[0116] The first and fourth drive modules are mounted on the first side of the mounting plate 611, with a shielding component between them. The second and third drive modules are mounted on the second side of the mounting plate 611, with a shielding component between them as well. The position and number of the embedding slots 615 and the number of heat dissipation holes 623 are also adjusted accordingly. The drive unit 600 is installed behind the larger washing drum below and above the drive motor.

[0117] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A driving device for a washing machine, characterized in that, It includes: Multiple drive modules are configured to correspond one-to-one with multiple drive motors; Mounting plate (611), the drive module is mounted on the mounting plate (611), and a shield is provided between any two adjacent drive modules.

2. The driving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive module includes a drive board and a heat sink disposed on the drive board; the heat sink is disposed facing the mounting plate (611) and is capable of transferring heat to the mounting plate (611); and / or The mounting plate (611) is provided with an embedding groove (615), and the heat sink is partially embedded in the embedding groove (615).

3. The driving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The radiator includes multiple heat dissipation fins, and the mounting plate (611) is provided with multiple embedding slots (615) that match the heat dissipation fins, and the heat dissipation fins are partially embedded in the embedding slots (615).

4. The driving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive device (600) also includes a housing (620), in which the drive module and at least a portion of the mounting plate (611) are disposed.

5. The driving device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The box body (620) has a first insertion interface (622) on its two side walls, and a first insertion groove (614) is provided on the mounting plate (611). The mounting plate (611) is inserted into the box body (620), and the side wall portion of the box body (620) extends into the first insertion groove (614). The mounting plate (611) is inserted into the first insertion interface (622).

6. The driving device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting plate (611) is provided with heat dissipation grooves (613) at both the left and right ends.

7. The driving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two drive modules, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the mounting plate (611); The mounting plate (611) is a metal plate, so that the mounting plate (611) serves as the shielding element, or a layer of metal plate is provided on the mounting plate (611), and the metal plate serves as the shielding element.

8. The driving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are three drive modules: a first drive module and two second drive modules. The first drive module is disposed on the first side of the mounting plate (611); the two second drive modules are disposed at intervals on the second side of the mounting plate (611).

9. The driving device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shielding component is provided between two adjacent second drive modules; and / or The mounting plate (611) is a metal plate, so that the mounting plate (611) serves as the shielding element, or a layer of metal plate is provided on the mounting plate (611), and the metal plate serves as the shielding element.

10. The driving device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The shielding component between two adjacent second drive modules is a first shielding component (612); The side wall of the housing (620) is provided with a second insertion interface (624) at a position corresponding to the first shielding member (612), and the first shielding member (612) is provided with a second insertion slot (617). The first shield (612) is inserted into the second plug-in interface (624), and the side wall of the box (620) is inserted into the second plug-in slot (617).

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