Washing machine

By setting the wiring terminals, main control board and power components on the same side of the drum body of the drum washing machine, the problems of excessive length of wires and complex wiring of the existing drum washing machine are solved, and cost reduction and wiring paths are achieved.

CN222275012UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31TCL HOME APPLIANCES (HEFEI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202323393589.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-12
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-12

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Technical Problem

The wiring terminals and main control board of the existing drum washing machine are located at one end in the box away from the ground, and the motor is located at one end in the box near the ground, resulting in a long wire connecting the motor to the main control board, complex wiring paths and high production costs.

Method used

The wiring terminals, main control board and power components are all arranged on the same side of the cylinder to shorten the wire length, simplify the wiring path, and reduce the length and complexity of the wires by optimizing the layout.

Benefits of technology

The shortening of wire length is achieved, wiring paths are simplified, production costs are reduced, and complexity and cost increase due to excessive wire length is avoided.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a washing machine. The washing machine comprises a box body; the cylinder body is arranged in the box body; the wiring terminal is arranged in the box body in a penetrating manner, the wiring terminal comprises a first end and a second end which are opposite to each other, the first end is arranged outside the box body and used for being connected with a power supply, and the second end is arranged in the box body; the main control board is arranged in the box body and is electrically connected with the second end of the wiring terminal; the power element is arranged between the barrel body and the box body, and the power element is electrically connected with the main control board through a first wire; the second end of the wiring terminal, the main control board and the power element are all located on the same side of the barrel. According to the washing machine, the wiring terminal, the main control board and the power element are all located on the same side of the barrel body and are close to one another, a connecting wire is short, therefore, the route is simple during wiring, the length of the wire is short, and the production cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of science and technology, washing machines have gradually become one of the indispensable household appliances in people's lives. In order to improve the competitiveness of their products, businesses need to reduce costs as much as possible while ensuring that the functions of washing machines are not affected.

[0003] The washing machines that currently occupy the main consumer market are generally divided into pulsator washing machines and front-loading washing machines. Among them, the connection terminals and the main control board of the front-loading washing machine are usually arranged at the end of the box body away from the ground. The main control board is connected to the external power supply through the connection terminals. The motor is usually arranged at the end of the box body close to the ground. Therefore, the distance between the motor and the main control board is relatively far. When wiring, the wire connecting the motor and the main control board needs to bypass other components in the route to avoid affecting the operation of other components while satisfying the function of connecting the motor and the main control board. Therefore, the wire is usually long, which not only increases the production cost, but also makes the wiring path more complicated. Utility Model Content

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a washing machine to solve the problem that the connection terminals and the main control board of the existing drum washing machine are located at one end of the casing away from the ground, and the motor is located at one end of the casing close to the ground, resulting in long wires connecting the motor and the main control board, complex wiring paths and high production costs.

[0005] The present application provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0006] Box;

[0007] A cylinder body, arranged in the box body;

[0008] A wiring terminal is provided through the box body, the wiring terminal comprises a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is provided outside the box body and used for connecting to a power source, and the second end is provided inside the box body;

[0009] A main control board is disposed in the box and is electrically connected to the second end of the wiring terminal;

[0010] A power element is arranged between the cylinder and the box, and the power element is electrically connected to the main control board through a first wire;

[0011] Wherein, the second end of the wiring terminal, the main control board and the power element are all located on the same side of the cylinder.

[0012] Optionally, the second end of the wiring terminal, the main control board, and the power element are all located on a side of the cylinder facing away from the ground.

[0013] Optionally, the box body includes a first side wall, a second side wall and a third side wall, the third side wall is provided with a door body, the first side wall and the third side wall are arranged opposite to each other, the second side wall is connected between the first side wall and the third side wall, the second end of the wiring terminal is passed through the first side wall close to the second side wall, the main control board is arranged on the side of the second side wall close to the first side wall, and the power element is adjacent to the main control board.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes a liquid inlet valve, which is arranged in the box body and located on the side of the cylinder away from the ground. The liquid inlet valve is located on the side of the power element away from the main control board, and the liquid inlet valve is electrically connected to the main control board through a second wire.

[0015] Optionally, an electronic door lock is provided on a side of the door body close to the third side wall, and the electronic door lock is connected to the main control board via a third wire.

[0016] Optionally, a counterweight block is further included, which is arranged on the cylinder, and the counterweight block and the power element are located on both sides of the cylinder.

[0017] Optionally, the cylinder body comprises an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder which are sleeved together, and the outer cylinder is provided with a throwing port; the power element is arranged on the outer cylinder, and the power element is provided with an output shaft;

[0018] The washing machine also includes a transmission belt, a transmission wheel and a transmission shaft. The transmission wheel is arranged on an end of the outer drum away from the throwing port. The transmission shaft passes through the outer drum to connect the transmission wheel and the inner drum. The transmission belt is rotatably connected to the output shaft and the transmission wheel. The output shaft drives the inner drum to rotate through the transmission belt, the transmission wheel and the transmission shaft.

[0019] Optionally, the power element is provided with a first connecting column, and the first connecting column is penetrated by a first connecting hole;

[0020] The cylinder is provided with a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is provided with a second connecting column facing the power element. The first connecting column is sleeved on the second connecting column through the first connecting hole and abuts against the connecting plate.

[0021] A second connection hole is recessed at one end of the second connection column away from the connection plate; the washing machine also includes a fastener, which is inserted into the second connection hole and abuts against the first connection column.

[0022] Optionally, the connecting plates include a plurality of connecting plates which are arranged at intervals, and each connecting plate is provided with a second connecting column;

[0023] A plurality of first connecting columns are correspondingly arranged on the power element, and the plurality of first connecting columns correspond one to one with the plurality of second connecting columns.

[0024] Optionally, a hook is provided on a side of the third side wall away from the ground and close to the second side wall, and a hanging hole is provided on the main control board, and the main control board is hung on the hook through the hanging hole.

[0025] In the washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application, the wiring terminals, the main control board and the power element are all located on the same side of the drum, that is, the distances between the wiring terminals, the main control board and the power element are relatively close, and the wires between the wiring terminals and the main control board, and the wires between the main control board and the power element are relatively short. Therefore, when wiring, there are fewer other components passing through the line, fewer components that need to be wound, the wiring path is simple, and the wire length is short, thereby reducing production costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0027] In order to more completely understand the present application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals represent the same parts.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the box provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 3 A rear view of the cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 4 An exploded view of the cylinder and the power element provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 1. Box body; 11. First side wall; 12. Second side wall; 13. Third side wall;

[0035] 2. Cylinder body; 21. Outer cylinder; 211. Throwing port; 212. Connecting plate; 213. Second connecting column; 22. Inner cylinder;

[0036] 3. Terminal blocks;

[0037] 4. Main control board;

[0038] 5. Power element; 51. First conductor; 52. Output shaft; 53. Transmission belt; 54. Transmission wheel; 55. Transmission shaft; 56. First connecting column; 561. First connecting hole;

[0039] 6. Liquid inlet valve; 61. Second wire;

[0040] 7. Electronic door lock; 71. Third wire;

[0041] 8. Counterweight;

[0042] 9. Pump body; 91. Fourth wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0044] An embodiment of the present application provides a washing machine to solve the problem that the connection terminals and the main control board of the existing drum washing machine are located at one end of the casing away from the ground, and the motor is located at the end of the casing close to the ground, resulting in long wires connecting the motor and the main control board, complex wiring paths and high production costs. The following will be explained in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0045] The washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. Figure 1 and Figure 5 , Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 The second structural schematic diagram of the washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application, the washing machine comprises a housing 1, a drum 2, a wiring terminal 3 and a main control board 4. The drum 2 is arranged in the housing 1; the wiring terminal 3 is arranged through the housing 1, and the wiring terminal 3 comprises a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is arranged outside the housing 1 and is used to connect to the power supply, and the second end is arranged in the housing 1; the main control board 4 is arranged in the housing 1, and is electrically connected to the second end of the wiring terminal 3; the power element 5 is arranged between the drum 2 and the housing 1, and the power element 5 is electrically connected to the main control board 4 through a first wire 51; wherein the second end of the wiring terminal 3, the main control board 4, and the power element 5 are all located on the same side of the drum 2. The washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application is usually placed on the ground for use, and the ground is not shown in the drawings.

[0046] In the washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application, the wiring terminal 3, the main control board 4 and the power element 5 are all located on the same side of the drum 2, that is, the distances between the wiring terminal 3, the main control board 4 and the power element 5 are relatively close, and the wires between the wiring terminal 3 and the main control board 4, and the wires between the main control board 4 and the power element 5 are relatively short. Therefore, when wiring, there are fewer other components passing through the line, fewer components that need to be wound, the wiring path is simple, and the wire length is short, thereby reducing the production cost.

[0047] Optionally, the power element 5 is arranged on the outer circumference of the cylinder 2 .

[0048] Optionally, the connection terminal 3, the main control board 4 and the power element 5 are all located on the side of the cylinder 2 away from the ground. By arranging the connection terminal 3, the main control board 4 and the power element 5 on the side of the box 1 away from the ground, when the distance between the connection terminal 3, the main control board 4 and the power element 5 is relatively close, the connection terminal 3 can be extended from the top of the box 1 to connect with the power supply, avoiding the connection terminal 3 being arranged below the box 1, which is prone to electric shock when there is water on the ground.

[0049] Optionally, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box 1 provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 The rear view of the drum 2 provided in the embodiment of the present application, the box 1 includes a first side wall 11, a second side wall 12 and a third side wall 13, the third side wall 13 is provided with a door body, the first side wall 11 and the third side wall 13 are arranged opposite to each other, the second side wall 12 is connected between the first side wall 11 and the third side wall 13, the second end of the wiring terminal 3 is arranged on the side of the first side wall 11 close to the second side wall 12, the main control board 4 is arranged on the side of the second side wall 12 close to the first side wall 11, and the power element 5 is adjacent to the main control board 4. That is, the second end of the wiring terminal 3, the main control board 4 and the power element 5 are distributed and adjacent to each other at the right rear and upper position of the box 1, and because the main control board 4 and the power element 5 are distributed in a corner of the box 1, the main control board 4 and the power element 5 try not to occupy the installation space of the drum 2 in the middle of the box 1, thereby reducing the overall volume of the washing machine.

[0050] Optionally, the washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application further includes a liquid inlet valve 6, which is arranged in the housing 1 and located on the side of the drum 2 facing away from the ground, and the liquid inlet valve 6 is located on the side of the power element 5 away from the main control board 4, and the liquid inlet valve 6 is electrically connected to the main control board 4 through a second wire 61. Since the liquid inlet valve 6 and the main control board 4 are arranged on the same side of the drum 2, the distance between the liquid inlet valve 6 and the main control board 4 is relatively close, so that the length of the second wire 61 is relatively short, and the cost of connecting the wires is reduced. At the same time, the liquid inlet valve 6 and the main control board 4 are arranged at both ends of the power element 5, that is, the liquid inlet valve 6 and the main control board 4 are respectively located at two corners of the housing 1, which will not occupy the installation space of the drum 2 in the middle of the housing 1, and reduce the overall volume of the washing machine. The specific position of the liquid inlet valve 6 is not further limited here. For example, the liquid inlet valve 6 can be arranged on the side of the second side wall 12 away from the third side wall 13, and is located at an end of the second side wall 12 away from the ground, or the box body 1 includes a fourth side wall opposite to the third side wall 13, and the liquid inlet valve 6 is arranged on the fourth side wall, and is located on a side of the fourth side wall close to the second side wall 12.

[0051] Optionally, an electronic door lock 7 is provided on one side of the door body close to the third side wall 13, and the electronic door lock 7 is connected to the main control board 4 through a third wire 71. That is, the electronic door lock 7 is avoided from being arranged on the side of the door body away from the third side wall 13, the length of the third wire 71 connecting the electronic door lock 7 and the main control board 4 is shortened, and the cost of the connecting wire is reduced.

[0052] Optionally, the washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application further includes a counterweight 8, which is arranged on the drum 2, and the counterweight 8 is arranged opposite to the power element 5 in the circumferential direction of the drum 2, that is, the counterweight 8 and the power element 5 are located on both sides of the drum 2, wherein the weight of the counterweight 8 is the same as the weight of the power element 5. By arranging the counterweight 8, the weight of the power element 5 is balanced in the circumferential direction of the drum 2, and the drum 2 is prevented from being offset due to the fact that the power element 5 is not arranged at the center of mass of the drum 2. For example, when the power element 5 is arranged on the side of the drum 2 away from the ground and there is no counterweight 8 to balance it, the throwing port 211 of the drum 2 will tilt upward, and the drum 2 will shake violently and generate noise when performing the washing action.

[0053] Optionally, the drum body 2 includes a sleeved outer drum 21 and an inner drum 22, the outer drum 21 is provided with a throwing port 211, and the throwing port 211 is an opening for throwing clothes, which is adjacent to the door body; the power element 5 is arranged on the outer drum 21, and the power element 5 is provided with an output shaft 52, and the output shaft 52 is arranged on the end of the power element 5 away from the throwing port 211; the washing machine also includes a transmission belt 53, a transmission wheel 54 and a transmission shaft 55, the transmission wheel 54 is arranged on the end of the outer drum 21 away from the throwing port 211, the transmission shaft 55 passes through the outer drum 21 to connect the transmission wheel 54 and the inner drum 22, the transmission belt 53 is rotatably connected with the output shaft 52 and the transmission wheel 54, that is, the two ends of the transmission belt 53 are respectively sleeved with the output shaft 52 and the transmission wheel 54, and there is friction between the transmission belt 53 and the output shaft 52 and the transmission wheel 54, and the output shaft 52 drives the inner drum 22 to rotate through the transmission belt 53, the transmission wheel 54 and the transmission shaft 55.

[0054] By setting the transmission belt 53, the transmission wheel 54 and the transmission shaft 55, when the output shaft 52 of the power element 5 rotates, the transmission belt 53 is driven to rotate by the output shaft 52, and the transmission belt 53 drives the transmission shaft 55 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the inner cylinder 22. The transmission ratios between the output shaft 52 and the transmission belt 53, the transmission belt 53 and the transmission shaft 55, and the transmission shaft 55 and the inner cylinder 22 are not further limited here.

[0055] Optionally, see Figure 4 , Figure 4 The exploded view of the cylinder 2 and the power element 5 provided in the embodiment of the present application, the power element 5 is provided with a first connecting column 56, and the first connecting column 56 is penetrated with a first connecting hole 561; the cylinder 2 is provided with a connecting plate 212, and the connecting plate 212 is provided with a second connecting column 213 facing the power element 5, and the first connecting column 56 is sleeved on the second connecting column 213 through the first connecting hole 561 and abuts against the connecting plate 212. The second connecting column 213 is recessed at one end away from the connecting plate 212 and is provided with a second connecting hole; the washing machine also includes a fastener, which is inserted into the second connecting hole and abuts against the first connecting column 56. Further, when the power element 5 is arranged on the side of the cylinder 2 away from the ground, the first connecting column 56 extends from the power element 5 to the first side wall 11 along the axial direction of the cylinder 2, the connecting plate 212 extends from the cylinder 2 to the end away from the ground, and the second connecting column 213 extends from the connecting plate 212 toward the first connecting column 56. During assembly, the first connecting hole 561 on the first connecting column 56 is aligned with the second connecting column 213 and plugged until the end of the first connecting column 56 close to the connecting plate 212 abuts against the connecting plate 212, and then the fastener is inserted into the second connecting hole until the end of the fastener away from the connecting plate 212 abuts against the end of the first connecting column 56 away from the connecting plate 212, thereby fixing the power element 5 and the cylinder 2. Among them, the first connecting hole 561 matches the outer diameter of the second connecting column 213, and the second connecting column 213 has the same length as the first connecting column 56.

[0056] Optionally, the fastener may be a screw, that is, an internal thread is provided in the second connecting hole, and the screw is threadedly connected to the second connecting hole.

[0057] Optionally, the connecting plates 212 include a plurality of connecting plates 212 arranged at intervals, each connecting plate 212 is provided with a second connecting column 213; the power element 5 is provided with a plurality of first connecting columns 56 correspondingly, and the plurality of first connecting columns 56 correspond to the plurality of second connecting columns 213. Specifically, there may be three connecting plates 212, and three first connecting columns 56 and second connecting columns 213 are provided correspondingly. By increasing the number of connecting plates 212, first connecting columns 56 and second connecting columns 213, the connection strength between the power element 5 and the cylinder 2 is increased.

[0058] Optionally, a hook is provided on one side of the third side wall 13 away from the ground and close to the second side wall 12 , and a hanging hole is provided on the main control board 4 , and the main control board 4 is hung on the hook through the hanging hole.

[0059] Furthermore, a plurality of hooks and hanging holes are provided correspondingly to increase the connection strength between the main control board 4 and the box body 1 to prevent the main control board 4 from loosening. Furthermore, the main control board 4 can also be screwed to the box body 1 to increase the fastening force.

[0060] Optionally, the washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application also includes a pump body 9, which is arranged at one end of the box body 1 close to the ground, and the pump body 9 is close to the first side wall 11 and located below the electronic door lock 7, and the pump body 9 is connected to the main control board 4 through a fourth wire 91.

[0061] Optionally, the first wire 51 , the second wire 61 , the third wire 71 and the fourth wire 91 are all arranged along the side edges of the box body 1 .

[0062] Optionally, the function of the frequency conversion board can be integrated on the main control board 4, so that the main control board 4 and the frequency conversion board are integrated on one board body.

[0063] Optionally, the power element 5 may be a rotating electrical machine.

[0064] Optionally, a plug is provided at one end of the connection terminal 3 away from the main control board 4, and the connection terminal 3 is plugged into a power socket through the plug.

[0065] Optionally, the box body 1 is provided with a wiring hole, and the wiring terminal 3 passes through the wiring hole and is plugged into a power source.

[0066] Optionally, the main control board 4 is respectively connected to the power element 5, the liquid inlet valve 6 and the electronic door lock 7 through the first wire 51, the second wire 61 and the third wire 71, and controls the working status of the power element 5, the liquid inlet valve 6 and the electronic door lock 7 respectively.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0068] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0069] The washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application is introduced in detail above. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present application. At the same time, for technicians in this field, according to the idea of ​​the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that: include: Box; A cylinder body, arranged in the box body; A wiring terminal is provided through the box body, the wiring terminal comprises a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is provided outside the box body and used for connecting to a power source, and the second end is provided inside the box body; A main control board is disposed in the box and is electrically connected to the second end of the wiring terminal; A power element is arranged between the cylinder and the box, and the power element is electrically connected to the main control board through a first wire; Wherein, the second end of the wiring terminal, the main control board and the power element are all located on the same side of the cylinder.

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second end of the wiring terminal, the main control board, and the power element are all located on the side of the cylinder facing away from the ground.

3. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box body includes a first side wall, a second side wall and a third side wall, the third side wall is provided with a door body, the first side wall is arranged opposite to the third side wall, the second side wall is connected between the first side wall and the third side wall, the second end of the wiring terminal is passed through the first side wall close to the second side wall, the main control board is arranged on the side of the second side wall close to the first side wall, and the power element is adjacent to the main control board.

4. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a liquid inlet valve, which is arranged in the box body and located on the side of the cylinder body away from the ground. The liquid inlet valve is located on the side of the power element away from the main control board, and the liquid inlet valve is electrically connected to the main control board through a second wire.

5. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: An electronic door lock is provided on one side of the door body close to the third side wall, and the electronic door lock is connected to the main control board through a third wire.

6. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a counterweight block, which is arranged on the cylinder, and the counterweight block and the power element are located on both sides of the cylinder.

7. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder body comprises an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder which are sleeved together, and the outer cylinder is provided with a throwing port; the power element is arranged on the outer cylinder, and the power element is provided with an output shaft; The washing machine also includes a transmission belt, a transmission wheel and a transmission shaft. The transmission wheel is arranged on an end of the outer drum away from the throwing port. The transmission shaft passes through the outer drum to connect the transmission wheel and the inner drum. The transmission belt is rotatably connected to the output shaft and the transmission wheel. The output shaft drives the inner drum to rotate through the transmission belt, the transmission wheel and the transmission shaft.

8. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power element is provided with a first connecting column, and the first connecting column is penetrated by a first connecting hole; The cylinder is provided with a connecting plate, the connecting plate is provided with a second connecting column facing the power element, the first connecting column is sleeved on the second connecting column through the first connecting hole, and abuts against the connecting plate; A second connection hole is recessed at one end of the second connection column away from the connection plate; the washing machine also includes a fastener, which is inserted into the second connection hole and abuts against the first connection column.

9. The washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting plates include a plurality of connecting plates which are arranged at intervals, and each connecting plate is provided with a second connecting column; A plurality of first connecting columns are correspondingly arranged on the power element, and the plurality of first connecting columns correspond one to one with the plurality of second connecting columns.

10. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A hook is provided on one side of the third side wall away from the ground and close to the second side wall, and a hanging hole is provided on the main control board. The main control board is hung on the hook through the hanging hole.