Water box assembly and clothes dryer

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a water box assembly and a clothes dryer. The water box assembly comprises a water storage box, a connecting piece and a handle, the water storage box and the handle are arranged on the two sides of the connecting piece respectively and connected with the connecting piece, and the handle is detachably connected with the connecting piece. According to the water box assembly provided by the embodiment of the invention, the water box assembly can be applied to the clothes dryer to collect condensate water, the connecting piece is arranged between the water storage box and the handle of the water box assembly, and the handle and the connecting piece are detachably connected, so that various types of handles can be connected through the connecting piece; according to the water box assembly, the washing machine water box handle can be connected to the water storage box of the clothes dryer, so that the clothes dryer water box handle does not need to be independently designed, the mold cost for independently opening the clothes dryer water box handle is saved, the production cost of the water box assembly is reduced, and the production cost of the clothes dryer can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a water box assembly and a clothes dryer. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the demand for clothes dryers increases, especially in the winter in the north and the humid weather in the south, where clothes are difficult to dry.

[0003] Dryers are mainly divided into heat pump type, condensing type and hot air type. Among them, heat pump dryers achieve internal heat transfer through a heat pump system, which usually includes a fan, condenser and evaporator, etc., and does not require heating by a heater, and has the characteristics of high energy efficiency and low power consumption.

[0004] The working process of the existing heat pump dryer is as follows: circulating hot air is blown into the inner barrel from the rear of the inner barrel, taking away the moisture of the clothes in the inner barrel. After the circulating air passes through the heat exchanger, the water vapor condenses on the surface of the heat exchanger and is collected in the water tank through the water pipe of the base. When the water level in the water tank reaches a certain height, the water pump transports the water in the water tank to the upper detachable water storage box. When the water storage box is full, the user pulls out the water storage box through the handle and pours out the water in the water box.

[0005] At present, home appliance manufacturers usually produce washing machines and dryers at the same time. Both washing machines and dryers are equipped with water boxes. The water box of the washing machine is used to put detergent, etc., and the water box of the dryer is used to collect condensed water. The water boxes of the washing machine and the dryer are required to be equipped with handles to facilitate the pulling and pulling of the water boxes. At present, due to the different structures of the water boxes of the washing machine and the dryer, the structures of the handles assembled for the water boxes of the washing machine and the dryer are also different, so two molds need to be opened, which increases the production cost of the dryer. Utility Model Content

[0006] Based on this, an embodiment of the present application provides a water box assembly and a clothes dryer.

[0007] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a water box assembly, comprising a water storage box, a connecting piece and a handle, wherein the water storage box and the handle are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting piece and are both connected to the connecting piece, wherein the handle and the connecting piece are detachably connected.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connector and the handle are snap-connected, and / or the water storage box and the connector are snap-connected.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connecting member includes a first body, a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body and are both connected to the first body, the first connecting portion is provided with a first opening, and the second connecting portion is provided with a second opening;

[0010] The handle comprises a second body and a hook provided at one side of the second body and connected to the second body, the hook passing through the first opening so that the connecting member and the handle are snap-connected; and / or

[0011] The water storage box comprises a box body and a third connecting portion connected to the box body, the third connecting portion is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion passes through the second opening so that the water storage box and the connecting member are snap-connected.

[0012] In some embodiments, the protrusion includes an inclined portion, and a thickness of the inclined portion gradually increases in a direction from the connector to the water storage box.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion is plate-shaped, and is provided with a plurality of first openings spaced apart from each other, and a plurality of the hooks are provided on one side of the second body of the handle, and the plurality of the hooks are respectively snap-connected with the plurality of the first openings; and / or

[0014] A plurality of protrusions are arranged at intervals on the side surface of the third connecting part, the second connecting part is annular, and a plurality of second openings are arranged at intervals on the second connecting part. When the protrusions are snap-connected with the second openings, the second connecting part is arranged around the side surface of the third connecting part, and the plurality of protrusions are snap-connected with the plurality of second openings respectively.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting member further comprises a first protrusion connected to the first body, the first protrusion and the first connecting portion are arranged on the same side of the first body, and a first slot is arranged in the first protrusion;

[0016] The handle also includes a second protrusion connected to the second body, the second protrusion and the hook are arranged on the same side of the second body, and the second protrusion enters the first slot so that the second protrusion is snap-connected with the first protrusion.

[0017] In some embodiments, a through hole is provided on the groove wall of the first groove of the first protrusion portion, and a protrusion structure is provided on the outer periphery of the second protrusion portion. When the second protrusion portion enters the first groove, the protrusion structure enters the through hole and a portion of the protrusion structure is exposed to the outside of the first protrusion portion.

[0018] In some embodiments, the handle further comprises a flip cover, a first hollow is provided on the second body of the handle, and the flip cover is rotatably connected to the second body at the first hollow;

[0019] The first body of the connecting member is provided with a second hollowing out, and the second hollowing out is arranged corresponding to the first hollowing out.

[0020] In some embodiments, the handle further includes a baffle connected to the second body, the baffle and the hook are disposed on the same side of the second body, and when the connector and the handle are connected, the baffle is disposed around the outer periphery of the second body.

[0021] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a clothes dryer, comprising the water box assembly as described above.

[0022] The water box assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application can be used in a dryer to collect condensed water. The water box assembly is provided with a connector between the water storage box and the handle, and the handle and the connector are configured to be detachably connected, so that the connector can be used to connect various types of handles. For example, the water box handle of a washing machine can be connected to the water storage box of a dryer. In other words, there is no need to design a separate water box handle for the dryer, thereby eliminating the cost of a mold for a separate dryer water box handle, thereby reducing the production cost of the water box assembly, and thus reducing the production cost of the dryer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the water box assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the explosion and decomposition of the water box assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a connector from a first perspective provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a connector from a second perspective provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a connector from a third perspective provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the handle provided in an embodiment of the present application from a first perspective.

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a handle from a second perspective provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water storage box provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of area A in the middle.

[0033] Component Symbols:

[0034] 100-water box assembly; 10-connecting piece; 11-first body; 115-second hollowing; 12-first connecting part; 125-first opening; 13-second connecting part; 135-second opening; 14-first protrusion; 145-first slot; 146-through hole; 20-handle; 21-second body; 215-first hollowing; 22-hook; 23-second protrusion; 231-protrusion structure; 24-flip cover; 25-baffle; 30-water storage box; 31-box body; 32-third connecting part; 321-bump; 325-inclined part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions 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 making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiment of the present application provides a water box assembly 100, including a water storage box 30, a connecting member 10 and a handle 20, wherein the water storage box 30 and the handle 20 are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting member 10 and are both connected to the connecting member 10, wherein the handle 20 and the connecting member 10 are detachably connected.

[0037] It can be understood that the water storage box 30 is used to store condensed water generated by the dryer during the drying process.

[0038] Exemplarily, the connector 10 and the handle 20 are snap-connected.

[0039] Exemplarily, the water storage box 30 and the connecting member 10 are snap-connected.

[0040] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4The connecting member 10 includes a first body 11, a first connecting portion 12 and a second connecting portion 13, wherein the first connecting portion 12 and the second connecting portion 13 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body 11 and are both connected to the first body 11, the first connecting portion 12 is provided with a first opening 125, and the second connecting portion 13 is provided with a second opening 135.

[0041] For example, the first opening 125 and the second opening 135 may both be rectangular.

[0042] See also Figure 6 The handle 20 includes a second body 21 and a hook 22 disposed on one side of the second body 21 and connected to the second body 21 . The hook 22 passes through the first opening 125 so that the connector 10 and the handle 20 are snap-connected.

[0043] See also Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The water storage box 30 includes a box body 31 and a third connecting portion 32 connected to the box body 31, and a protrusion 321 is provided on the third connecting portion 32. The protrusion 321 passes through the second opening 135 so that the water storage box 30 and the connecting member 10 are snap-connected.

[0044] See also Fig. 9 The protrusion 321 includes an inclined portion 325, and the thickness of the inclined portion 325 gradually increases in the direction from the connecting member 10 to the water storage box 30. It can be understood that the setting of the inclined portion 325 is conducive to the second connecting portion 13 of the connecting member 10 being sleeved on the third connecting portion 32 of the water storage box 30, thereby realizing the connection between the connecting member 10 and the water storage box 30.

[0045] See also Figures 3 to 5 The first connecting portion 12 is in the shape of a plate, and a plurality of first openings 125 are provided on the first connecting portion 12 at intervals. Figure 6 A plurality of hooks 22 are provided on one side of the second body 21 of the handle 20 , and the plurality of hooks 22 are respectively snap-connected with the plurality of first openings 125 .

[0046] See also Figure 8 and Fig. 9 A plurality of protrusions 321 are arranged at intervals on the side surface of the third connection portion 32, the second connection portion 13 is annular, and a plurality of second openings 135 are arranged at intervals on the second connection portion 13. When the protrusions 321 are snap-connected with the second openings 135, the second connection portion 13 is arranged around the side surface of the third connection portion 32, and the plurality of protrusions 321 are snap-connected with the plurality of second openings 135 respectively.

[0047] See also Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The side surface of the third connection portion 32 may include a first surface and a second surface that are oppositely disposed and a third surface and a fourth surface that are oppositely disposed, wherein both the first surface and the second surface may be provided with a protrusion 321 .

[0048] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connecting member 10 further includes a first protruding portion 14 connected to the first body 11 . The first protruding portion 14 and the first connecting portion 12 are disposed on the same side of the first body 11 . A first slot 145 is disposed in the first protruding portion 14 .

[0049] See also Figure 6 The handle 20 also includes a second protrusion 23 connected to the second body 21, the second protrusion 23 and the hook 22 are arranged on the same side of the second body 21, and the second protrusion 23 enters the first slot 145 so that the second protrusion 23 is snap-connected with the first protrusion 14.

[0050] Exemplarily, the first protrusion 14 and the second protrusion 23 may both be cylindrical, and the diameter of the outer wall of the second protrusion 23 is less than or equal to the diameter of the inner wall of the first protrusion 14 .

[0051] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 A through hole 146 is provided on the groove wall of the first groove 145 of the first protrusion 14, and a protrusion structure 231 is provided on the outer periphery of the second protrusion 23. When the second protrusion 23 enters the first groove 145, the protrusion structure 231 enters the through hole 146 and a part of the protrusion structure 231 is exposed to the outside of the first protrusion 14.

[0052] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 The through hole 146 can be set on the groove wall of the first card groove 145 and the end connected to the first body 11.

[0053] It is understandable that when the protrusion structure 231 enters the through hole 146 and a portion of the protrusion structure 231 is exposed to the outside of the first protrusion portion 14 , the protrusion structure 231 can play a limiting role to prevent the second protrusion portion 23 from escaping from the first slot 145 .

[0054] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7The handle 20 further includes a flip cover 24 . A first hollow 215 is provided on the second body 21 of the handle 20 . The flip cover 24 is rotatably connected to the second body 21 at the first hollow 215 .

[0055] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first body 11 of the connecting member 10 is provided with a second hollow 115 , and the second hollow 115 is arranged corresponding to the first hollow 215 .

[0056] It should be noted that, in the initial state, the flip cover 24 covers the first hollow 215 of the second body 21. When the user touches the flip cover 24 and applies a certain force to the flip cover 24, the flip cover 24 rotates relative to the second body 21, so that at least a portion of the first hollow 215 is exposed. At this time, the user can pass his hand through the first hollow 215 and enter the other side of the second body 21. At this time, the user can clamp the handle 20 and apply a force to the handle 20, so that the entire water box assembly 100 can be pulled out by pulling the handle 20.

[0057] It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application sets a second hollow 115 on the first body 11 of the connecting member 10, and sets the second hollow 115 corresponding to the first hollow 215. The purpose is that when the user extends his hand through the first hollow 215 to clamp the handle 20, the second hollow 115 can play a certain avoidance role, preventing the connecting member 10 from blocking the user's hand, thereby facilitating user operation.

[0058] See also Figure 6 The handle 20 further includes a baffle 25 connected to the second body 21 . The baffle 25 and the hook 22 are disposed on the same side of the second body 21 . When the connector 10 and the handle 20 are connected, the baffle 25 is disposed around the outer periphery of the second body 21 .

[0059] Exemplarily, the baffle 25 may be in a closed loop shape or in a curved shape (ie, a portion of a ring shape).

[0060] It should be noted that the baffle 25 can have a certain decorative effect. When the baffle 25 is arranged around the outer periphery of the second body 21, the baffle 25 can cover the connection structure between the connector 10 and the handle 20 and other components, making the appearance of the water box assembly 100 smoother and more beautiful, and can also prevent external dust from entering between the connector 10 and the handle 20, thereby achieving a certain dust-proof effect.

[0061] In summary, the water box assembly 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be used in a dryer to collect condensed water. The water box assembly 100 is provided with a connector 10 between the water storage box 30 and the handle 20, and the handle 20 and the connector 10 are configured to be detachably connected, so that the connector 10 can be used to connect various types of handles 20, for example, the water box handle of a washing machine can be connected to the water storage box 30 of a dryer. That is to say, there is no need to separately design a water box handle for the dryer, thereby eliminating the cost of a mold for a separate new water box handle for the dryer, thereby reducing the production cost of the water box assembly 100, and thus reducing the production cost of the dryer.

[0062] The embodiment of the present application further provides a clothes dryer, comprising the water box assembly 100 in any of the above embodiments.

[0063] Exemplarily, the clothes dryer may be a heat pump clothes dryer.

[0064] It is understandable that the dryer will produce condensed water during the drying process, and the condensed water is stored in the water box 30 of the water box assembly 100. After the drying program is completed, the program will remind the user to pour out the drying condensed water in the water box 30 in time according to the water volume. At this time, the user needs to pull the handle 20, which will drive the connecting part 10 to pull out the water box 30 at the same time. Since the connecting part 10 can firmly connect the handle 20 and the water box 30, the water box 30 can be stably pulled out. After the condensed water is poured out, the water box assembly 100 can be stably pushed into the installation port of the dryer.

[0065] The water box assembly and the clothes dryer provided in the embodiments of the present application are described 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 present application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present application.

Claims

1. A water box assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a water storage box, a connecting piece and a handle, wherein the water storage box and the handle are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting piece and are both connected to the connecting piece, wherein the handle and the connecting piece are detachably connected.

2. The water box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece and the handle are snap-connected, and / or the water storage box and the connecting piece are snap-connected.

3. The water box assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting member comprises a first body, a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are respectively arranged on both sides of the first body and are both connected to the first body, the first connecting portion is provided with a first opening, and the second connecting portion is provided with a second opening; The handle comprises a second body and a hook provided at one side of the second body and connected to the second body, the hook passing through the first opening so that the connecting member and the handle are snap-connected; and / or The water storage box comprises a box body and a third connecting portion connected to the box body, the third connecting portion is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion passes through the second opening so that the water storage box and the connecting member are snap-connected.

4. The water box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protrusion includes an inclined portion, and a thickness of the inclined portion gradually increases in a direction from the connecting member to the water storage box.

5. The water box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting portion is plate-shaped, and is provided with a plurality of first openings spaced apart from each other. A plurality of hooks are provided on one side of the second body of the handle, and the plurality of hooks are respectively connected with the plurality of first openings by snapping; and / or A plurality of protrusions are arranged at intervals on the side surface of the third connecting part, the second connecting part is annular, and a plurality of second openings are arranged at intervals on the second connecting part. When the protrusions are snap-connected with the second openings, the second connecting part is arranged around the side surface of the third connecting part, and the plurality of protrusions are snap-connected with the plurality of second openings respectively.

6. The water box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting member further comprises a first protruding portion connected to the first body, the first protruding portion and the first connecting portion are arranged on the same side of the first body, and a first slot is arranged in the first protruding portion; The handle also includes a second protrusion connected to the second body, the second protrusion and the hook are arranged on the same side of the second body, and the second protrusion enters the first slot so that the second protrusion is snap-connected with the first protrusion.

7. The water box assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on the groove wall of the first groove of the first protrusion, and a protrusion structure is provided on the outer periphery of the second protrusion. When the second protrusion enters the first groove, the protrusion structure enters the through hole and a part of the protrusion structure is exposed to the outside of the first protrusion.

8. The water box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handle further comprises a flip cover, a first hollow is provided on the second body of the handle, and the flip cover is rotatably connected to the second body at the first hollow; The first body of the connecting member is provided with a second hollowing out, and the second hollowing out is arranged corresponding to the first hollowing out.

9. The water box assembly according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that: The handle further comprises a baffle connected to the second body, wherein the baffle and the hook are arranged on the same side of the second body, and when the connecting member is connected to the handle, the baffle is arranged around the outer circumference of the second body.

10. A clothes dryer, characterized in that: A water box assembly comprising any one of claims 1-9.

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