Connecting nail assembly, mounting structure of washing drum and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting nail assembly, a mounting structure of a washing drum and a washing machine, and the connecting nail assembly comprises a column body which is provided with a head end and a tail end which are opposite to each other, and the tail end is provided with a tail baffle; a containing cavity penetrating through the tail end is formed in the column body, and a side hole communicated with the containing cavity is formed in the side wall; the front blocking piece is movably installed in the containing cavity, the front blocking piece can move in the axial direction of the column body to adjust the position, and the front blocking piece is provided with a blocking arm extending out of the side opening hole; the jacking spring is arranged in the containing cavity, abuts against the front blocking piece and is used for pushing the front blocking piece to move towards the tail end. Even if vibration is transmitted to the connecting nail assembly in the working process of the washing drum, the front blocking piece and the jacking spring do not have the risk that the front blocking piece and the jacking spring fall off due to vibration, and therefore the problems that connection between the elastic supporting column and the washing drum fails and a washing machine breaks down due to loosening of threads in a traditional connecting structure are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a connecting nail assembly, a mounting structure of a washing drum, and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] The washing drum of a washing machine will vibrate violently during operation, so the washing drum is usually supported in the washing machine housing by elastic struts, and the elasticity of the elastic struts is used to absorb the vibrations generated during the operation of the washing drum, thereby reducing the vibrations of the washing machine and protecting the washing drum. The connection between the traditional washing drum and the elastic struts is generally locked by bolts and nuts. However, the high-frequency vibrations generated during the operation of the washing drum can easily cause the nuts to loosen and fall off, eventually causing the connection between the elastic struts and the washing drum to lose its fixation, resulting in the problem of washing machine failure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the utility model is to provide a connecting nail assembly, a mounting structure of a washing drum and a washing machine, which can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] In one aspect, a connecting nail assembly is provided, comprising:

[0006] The column has a head end and a tail end opposite to each other, the tail end is provided with a tail baffle; the column is provided with a receiving cavity penetrating the tail end, and the side wall is provided with a side opening connected with the receiving cavity;

[0007] A front baffle, movably mounted in the accommodating cavity, the front baffle can be moved along the axial direction of the column to adjust its position, and the front baffle has a baffle arm extending from the side opening;

[0008] A lifting spring is arranged in the accommodating cavity and abuts against the front baffle to push the front baffle to move toward the rear end.

[0009] Optionally, a plurality of the side openings are circumferentially spaced apart on the side wall of the column, the front baffle comprises a base plate and a plurality of baffle arms connected to the periphery of the base plate, the base plate is located in the accommodating cavity, and a baffle arm extends out from each side opening.

[0010] Optionally, the barrier arm can swing relative to the substrate between a first extreme position and a second extreme position, wherein in the first extreme position the barrier arm is flush with the substrate and extends out of the side opening; and in the second extreme position the barrier arm is tilted toward the tail end relative to the substrate and is retracted into the side opening.

[0011] Optionally, a bending groove is provided on a side of a connection between the substrate and the barrier arm facing the tail end, and based on the bending groove, the barrier arm can swing between the first extreme position and the second extreme position relative to the substrate.

[0012] Optionally, the front baffle further includes a support plate, which is fixedly connected to a side of the base plate facing away from the tail end, and the size of the support plate is larger than the size of the base plate. In the first extreme position, the baffle arm abuts against the support plate.

[0013] Optionally, the size of the support plate is adapted to the inner diameter of the accommodating cavity, and the support plate is used to guide the axial movement of the front baffle in the accommodating cavity.

[0014] Optionally, a threaded column is provided on the support plate, and a through hole is correspondingly provided on the base plate. The threaded column passes through the through hole and is connected to a nut, and the base plate is fixed to the support plate through the nut.

[0015] Optionally, the head end is in a pointed cone shape.

[0016] On the other hand, a mounting structure of a washing drum is provided, comprising a washing drum, an elastic support and the above-mentioned connecting nail assembly, wherein the outer wall of the washing drum is provided with a first connecting rib plate and a second connecting rib plate in parallel, the elastic support has a connecting head which can be placed between the first connecting rib plate and the second connecting rib plate, the connecting nail assembly passes through the first connecting rib plate, the connecting head and the second connecting rib plate, the tail baffle of the connecting nail assembly abuts the first connecting rib plate, and the baffle arm abuts the second connecting rib plate.

[0017] On the other hand, a washing machine is provided, comprising the above-mentioned installation structure of the washing drum.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: the utility model provides a connecting nail assembly, an axially extending accommodating cavity is provided in the column, a side opening is provided on the side wall, a front baffle is installed in the accommodating cavity, the front baffle has a baffle arm extending from the side opening, and a lifting spring that can push the front baffle is also provided in the accommodating cavity. When the connecting nail assembly of the utility model is used for connection, under the elastic force of the lifting spring, the front baffle and the tail baffle of the column respectively abut against the two sides of the connected structure to limit the column from falling off the connected structure, and the front baffle and the lifting spring can always be confined in the accommodating cavity of the column, there is no problem of loose threads, and the connection has the advantage of good stability.

[0019] When used in a washing machine to connect a washing drum with an elastic support, the column passes through the first connecting rib plate, the second connecting rib plate and the elastic support located between the first connecting rib plate and the second connecting rib plate on the washing drum, and the front baffle plate and the tail baffle plate respectively abut against the first connecting rib plate and the second connecting rib plate, thereby limiting the column from falling off from the connection structure between the washing drum and the elastic support and maintaining a reliable connection between the washing drum and the elastic support; and even if the washing drum transmits vibration to the connecting nail assembly during operation, the front baffle plate and the lifting spring will not have the risk of falling off due to the vibration, thereby solving the problem of failure of the connection between the elastic support and the washing drum and malfunction of the washing machine due to loose threads in the traditional connection structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present application is further described in detail below based on the drawings and embodiments.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting nail assembly described in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the connecting nail assembly described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the front baffle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a mounting structure of a washing drum according to an embodiment of the present application from one perspective;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the installation structure of the washing drum described in the embodiment of the present application from another perspective.

[0026] In the figure:

[0027] 1. Column; 11. Tail baffle; 12. Accommodating chamber; 13. Side opening; 2. Lifting spring; 3. Front baffle; 31. Base plate; 32. Baffle arm; 33. Bending groove; 34. Support plate; 341. Threaded column; 35. Nut; 4. Washing drum; 41. First connecting rib plate; 42. Second connecting rib plate; 5. Elastic support pillar; 51. Connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved more clearly, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0031] The washing drum of a washing machine will vibrate violently during operation, so the washing drum is usually supported in the washing machine housing by elastic struts, and the elasticity of the elastic struts is used to absorb the vibrations generated during the operation of the washing drum, thereby reducing the vibrations of the washing machine and protecting the washing drum. The connection between the traditional washing drum and the elastic struts is generally locked by bolts and nuts. However, the high-frequency vibrations generated during the operation of the washing drum can easily cause the nuts to loosen and fall off, eventually causing the connection between the elastic struts and the washing drum to lose its fixation, resulting in the problem of washing machine failure.

[0032] In order to overcome the above technical problems, refer to Figure 1-3 This embodiment provides a connecting nail assembly that can be used in a washing machine to connect a washing drum 4 and an elastic support 5.

[0033] The connecting nail assembly of this embodiment includes a column 1, a front baffle 3 and a lifting spring 2. Specifically, the column 1 has a relative head end and a tail end, and the tail end is provided with a tail baffle 11; a accommodating cavity 12 penetrating the tail end is provided in the column 1, and a side opening 13 connected to the accommodating cavity 12 is provided on the side wall; the front baffle 3 can be movably installed in the accommodating cavity 12, and the front baffle 3 can be moved and adjusted in the axial direction of the column 1, and the front baffle 3 has a baffle arm 32 extending from the side opening 13; the lifting spring 2 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 12 and abuts against the front baffle 3, so as to push the front baffle 3 to move toward the tail end.

[0034] Based on the connecting nail assembly of the present embodiment, an axially extending accommodating cavity 12 is provided in the column 1, and a side opening 13 is provided on the side wall. A front baffle 3 is installed in the accommodating cavity 12, and the front baffle 3 has a baffle arm 32 extending from the side opening 13. At the same time, a lifting spring 2 that can push the front baffle 3 is also provided in the accommodating cavity 12. When the connecting nail assembly of the utility model is used for connection, under the elastic force of the lifting spring 2, the front baffle 3 and the tail baffle 11 of the column 1 respectively abut against the two sides of the connected structure to limit the column 1 from falling off the connected structure, and the front baffle 3 and the lifting spring 2 can always be confined in the accommodating cavity 12 of the column 1, and there is no problem of loose threads, which has the advantage of good connection stability.

[0035] When used in a washing machine to connect the washing drum 4 with the elastic support 5, refer to Figure 4-5 The column 1 passes through the first connecting rib 41, the second connecting rib 42 and the elastic support 5 located between the first connecting rib 41 and the second connecting rib 42 on the washing drum 4, and the front baffle 3 and the tail baffle 11 respectively abut the first connecting rib 41 and the second connecting rib 42, thereby limiting the column 1 from falling off from the connection structure between the washing drum 4 and the elastic support 5, and maintaining a reliable connection between the washing drum 4 and the elastic support 5; and even if the washing drum 4 transmits vibration to the connecting nail assembly during operation, the front baffle 3 and the lifting spring 2 will not be at risk of falling off due to vibration, thereby solving the problem of failure of the connection between the elastic support 5 and the washing drum 4 and malfunction of the washing machine due to loose threads in the traditional connection structure.

[0036] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2 The side wall of the column 1 is circumferentially spaced with a plurality of side openings 13, the front baffle 3 includes a base plate 31 and a plurality of baffle arms 32 connected to the periphery of the base plate 31, the base plate 31 is located in the accommodating cavity 12, and each side opening 13 corresponds to a baffle arm 32 extending therefrom.

[0037] After installation, a plurality of retaining arms 32 extend from the circumference of the column 1 , which can provide support and limitation from multiple directions, improve the anti-separation capability, and enhance the reliability of the installation of the column 1 .

[0038] In one embodiment, the blocking arm 32 can swing relative to the base plate 31 between a first extreme position and a second extreme position. In the first extreme position, the blocking arm 32 is flush with the base plate 31, and the blocking arm 32 extends out of the side opening 13; in the second extreme position, the blocking arm 32 is inclined toward the tail end relative to the base plate 31, and the blocking arm 32 is retracted into the side opening 13.

[0039] Based on the rotatable function of the blocking arm 32, it is very convenient to insert the front blocking piece 3 into the cavity of the column 1 during installation. Specifically, the blocking arm 32 is connected to the base plate 31 through a rotatable mechanism, allowing the blocking arm 32 to swing between the first extreme position and the second extreme position. In the second extreme position, the blocking arm 32 is tilted toward the rear end relative to the base plate 31, so that the blocking arm 32 can be recovered into the side opening 13, avoiding interference between the blocking arm 32 and the column 1 during installation. In the first extreme position, the blocking arm 32 is flush with the base plate 31, and the blocking arm 32 is completely extended from the side opening 13. When the connecting nail assembly is installed, the blocking arm 32 is in this position to ensure that it can firmly limit the movement of the column 1.

[0040] During installation, first insert the column 1 through the connected structure so that the rear baffle 11 of the column 1 abuts against the connected structure, and then insert the lifting spring 2 and the front baffle into the accommodating cavity 12 from the rear end of the column 1. Based on the rotatable function of the baffle arm 32, the front baffle can be smoothly inserted, and other tools such as a screwdriver can be used to push the insertion process; after the front baffle moves to the other side of the connected structure, each baffle arm 32 automatically rotates and opens toward the second extreme position and extends from the side opening 13 of the column 1; thereafter, the thrust on the front baffle is canceled, and the lifting spring 2 automatically pushes the front baffle to the connected structure to tighten it, thereby completing the installation process of the connecting nail assembly.

[0041] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 3 A bending groove 33 is provided on the side of the connection between the substrate 31 and the blocking arm 32 facing the tail end, and based on the bending groove 33, the blocking arm 32 can swing between the first extreme position and the second extreme position relative to the substrate 31.

[0042] Specifically, the base plate 31 and the blocking arm 32 can adopt an integral die-casting structure, and then a bending groove 33 is formed at the connection between the base plate 31 and the blocking arm 32 by stamping or other means. The bending groove 33 is preferably an inverted triangular groove, so that the blocking arm 32 can be easily rotated and tightened relative to the base plate 31 at the bending groove 33 toward the first limit position during installation, and automatically restore to the second limit position based on the elastic recovery ability of the material itself after installation to achieve the limit function. Therefore, the setting of the bending groove 33 is conducive to the smooth installation of the base plate 31 during installation.

[0043] Based on the design of the bending groove 33 , the difficulty of rotating the barrier arm 32 can be reduced during installation, so the material of the barrier arm 32 can be thickened to improve the pressure-bearing capacity of the barrier arm 32 .

[0044] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 3The front baffle 3 also includes a support plate 34, which is fixedly connected to the side of the base plate 31 facing away from the tail end, and the size of the support plate 34 is larger than the size of the base plate 31. In the first extreme position, the baffle arm 32 abuts against the support plate 34.

[0045] In the first extreme position, the barrier arm 32 is fully opened, and the portion of the barrier arm 32 close to the bending groove 33 abuts against the support plate 34. This design ensures that the barrier arm 32 will not deflect excessively when opened, and also provides a stable support point for the barrier arm 32.

[0046] In one embodiment, the size of the support plate 34 is adapted to the inner diameter of the accommodating cavity 12 , and the axial movement of the front baffle 3 in the accommodating cavity 12 is guided by the support plate 34 .

[0047] The installation of the front baffle 3 is guided by the support plate 34 . This design significantly enhances the guidance and stability of the axial movement of the front baffle 3 in the accommodating cavity 12 .

[0048] In one embodiment, a threaded column 341 is provided on the support plate 34 , and a through hole is correspondingly provided on the base plate 31 . The threaded column 341 passes through the through hole and is connected to the nut 35 , and the base plate 31 is fixed to the support plate 34 through the nut 35 .

[0049] By providing a threaded column 341 on the support plate 34 and providing a corresponding through hole on the base plate 31, and then fixing the base plate 31 on the support plate 34 using a nut 35, this design further enhances the structural stability and installation reliability of the front baffle 3. Preferably, after tightening the nut 35, the nut 35 and the threaded column 341 can be fixed by electric welding to prevent the nut 35 from loosening.

[0050] In one embodiment, the head end is in a pointed cone shape.

[0051] The head end of the column 1 is configured to be in a pointed cone shape, so as to facilitate smooth insertion of the column 1 into the connecting hole of the connected structure.

[0052] On the other hand, refer to Figure 4-5 The present embodiment further provides an installation structure of a washing drum 4, comprising a washing drum 4, an elastic support 5 and the above-mentioned connecting nail assembly, wherein the outer wall of the washing drum 4 is provided with a first parallel connecting rib plate 41 and a second connecting rib plate 42, the elastic support 5 has a connecting head 51 which can be placed between the first connecting rib plate 41 and the second connecting rib plate 42, the connecting nail assembly penetrates the first connecting rib plate 41, the connecting head 51 and the second connecting rib plate 42, the tail baffle 11 of the connecting nail assembly abuts against the first connecting rib plate 41, and the baffle arm 32 abuts against the second connecting rib plate 42.

[0053] Similarly, based on the connecting nail assembly of this embodiment, the installation structure of the washing drum 4 of this embodiment has the advantage of good connection reliability.

[0054] During installation, first place the connecting head 51 between the first connecting rib plate 41 and the second connecting rib plate 42, and align the connecting holes of the three, then pass the front end of the column 1 through the connecting holes of the three, and then install the lifting spring 2 and the front baffle, so that the baffle arms 32 of the front baffle pass over the second connecting rib plate 42 and automatically open, release the thrust on the front baffle, so that the lifting spring 2 automatically pushes the front baffle out, keeping the baffle arms 32 tight against the second connecting rib plate 42.

[0055] On the other hand, a washing machine is provided, comprising the installation structure of the washing drum 4 described above.

[0056] Similarly, the washing machine of this embodiment has the advantage of good connection reliability.

[0057] In the description of this article, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., and other directions or positional relationships are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0058] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "an embodiment", "example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0059] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0060] The technical principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present application and cannot be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of the present application in any way. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art can think of other specific implementation methods of the present application without creative work, and these methods will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A connecting nail assembly, characterized in that: include: The column (1) has a head end and a tail end opposite to each other, and the tail end is provided with a tail baffle (11); a receiving cavity (12) penetrating the tail end is provided in the column (1), and a side opening (13) communicating with the receiving cavity (12) is provided on the side wall; A front baffle (3) is movably mounted in the accommodating cavity (12), the front baffle (3) can be moved along the axial direction of the column (1) to adjust its position, and the front baffle (3) has a baffle arm (32) extending from the side opening (13); A lifting spring (2) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (12) and abuts against the front baffle (3) so as to push the front baffle (3) to move towards the rear end.

2. The connecting nail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the column (1) is provided with a plurality of side openings (13) at circumferential intervals, the front baffle (3) comprises a base plate (31) and a plurality of baffle arms (32) connected to the periphery of the base plate (31), the base plate (31) is located in the accommodating cavity (12), and each of the side openings (13) corresponds to a baffle arm (32) extending therefrom.

3. The connecting nail assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blocking arm (32) can swing relative to the base plate (31) between a first extreme position and a second extreme position. In the first extreme position, the blocking arm (32) is flush with the base plate (31), and the blocking arm (32) extends out of the side opening (13); in the second extreme position, the blocking arm (32) is inclined toward the tail end relative to the base plate (31), and the blocking arm (32) is retracted into the side opening (13).

4. The connecting nail assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A bending groove (33) is provided on a side of the connection between the base plate (31) and the barrier arm (32) facing the tail end, and based on the bending groove (33), the barrier arm (32) can swing between the first extreme position and the second extreme position relative to the base plate (31).

5. The connecting nail assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front baffle (3) further comprises a support plate (34), the support plate (34) being fixedly connected to a side of the base plate (31) facing away from the rear end, and the size of the support plate (34) being larger than the size of the base plate (31), and in the first extreme position, the baffle arm (32) abuts against the support plate (34).

6. The connecting nail assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The size of the support plate (34) is adapted to the inner diameter of the accommodating cavity (12), and the axial movement of the front baffle (3) in the accommodating cavity (12) is guided by the support plate (34).

7. The connecting nail assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support plate (34) is provided with a threaded column (341), and the base plate (31) is correspondingly provided with a through hole, the threaded column (341) passes through the through hole and is connected to a nut (35), and the base plate (31) is fixed to the support plate (34) by the nut (35).

8. The connecting nail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head end is in a pointed cone shape.

9. A washing drum installation structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a washing drum (4), an elastic support (5) and a connecting nail assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the outer wall of the washing drum (4) is provided with a first parallel connecting rib plate (41) and a second connecting rib plate (42), the elastic support (5) has a connecting head (51) which can be placed between the first connecting rib plate (41) and the second connecting rib plate (42), the connecting nail assembly passes through the first connecting rib plate (41), the connecting head (51) and the second connecting rib plate (42), the tail baffle plate (11) of the connecting nail assembly abuts against the first connecting rib plate (41), and the baffle arm (32) abuts against the second connecting rib plate (42).

10. A washing machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises the installation structure of the washing drum according to claim 9.

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