Water storage device and clothes care equipment comprising same

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clothes treatment equipment, in particular to a water storage device and clothes care equipment comprising the water storage device, and aims to solve the problem that an existing water storage device is poor in reliability. Therefore, the water storage device comprises a water storage component and a water level detection device, a water storage cavity is formed in the water storage component, a containing structure is formed on the inner wall of the water storage cavity, a containing cavity is defined by the containing structure and the side wall of the water storage cavity, the water level detection device is installed in the containing cavity, and the containing cavity is communicated with the water storage cavity. According to the water storage component, the containing structure is arranged on the inner wall of the water storage cavity of the water storage component, so that the containing cavity capable of containing the water level detection device is formed in the water storage cavity; the water level detection device of the water storage device is installed in the containing cavity integrally formed with the water storage component, installation is firm, the water level detection device is not prone to falling off, and therefore the reliability of the water storage device is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and specifically provides a water storage device and clothing care equipment comprising the water storage device. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, clothing care machines have become one of the commonly used household appliances. Clothing care machines can perform steam washing, wrinkle removal and other care work on clothes. The steam generator can provide steam for the clothing care machine, and the water tank can provide water for the steam generator. A water level detection device is usually installed in the water tank to detect the water level.

[0003] The water level detection device in the water tank of the existing clothing care machine mostly adopts a float type water level gauge, in which a shell structure is installed inside the water tank, and the float type water level gauge is installed inside the shell structure. The existing water tank generally fixes the shell structure in the water tank through a clamping structure. With the rise and fall and disturbance of the water level in the water tank, the shell structure is easy to fall off from the water tank, thereby causing the water level detection device to fail to work normally, affecting the reliability of the water tank.

[0004] Therefore, this field needs a new technical solution to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem of poor reliability of existing water storage devices.

[0006] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a water storage device, comprising: a water storage component and a water level detection device, wherein the water storage component has a water storage cavity, and an inner wall of the water storage cavity is formed with a accommodating structure protruding toward the interior of the water storage cavity, the accommodating structure and the side wall of the water storage cavity together form an accommodating cavity, the water level detection device is installed in the accommodating cavity, and the accommodating cavity is connected to the water storage cavity.

[0007] When adopting the above technical solution, the utility model provides a accommodating structure on the inner wall of the water storage cavity of the water storage component, so that a accommodating cavity capable of accommodating the water level detection device is formed in the water storage cavity. Compared with the prior art in which the water level detection device is installed in a shell structure, the water level detection device of the water storage device of the utility model is installed in a accommodating cavity integrally formed with the water storage component, and is firmly installed and not easy to fall off, thereby greatly improving the reliability of the water storage device; in addition, the structure of the water storage device is more optimized, the number of components is reduced, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

[0008] In a preferred technical solution of the above water storage device, the bottom of the accommodating cavity is communicated with the water storage cavity.

[0009] When adopting the above technical solution, the utility model connects the bottom of the accommodating chamber with the water storage chamber so that the water in the accommodating chamber can be filled or emptied as the water level in the water storage chamber rises or falls, thereby allowing the water level detection device to more accurately detect the water level information in the water storage chamber.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned water storage device, the water storage device also includes a support plate, the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening for the water level detection device to pass through, the support plate is installed on the opening, and a connecting port is provided on the support plate, and the connecting port connects the accommodating cavity with the water storage cavity.

[0011] When the above technical solution is adopted, the utility model provides an opening at the bottom of the accommodating chamber for the water level detecting device to pass through, thereby facilitating the installation and maintenance of the water level detecting device; by installing a support plate on the opening, the water level detecting device can be confined in the accommodating chamber; by providing a connecting port on the support plate, the accommodating chamber and the water storage chamber can be connected together.

[0012] In a preferred technical solution of the above water storage device, the number of the communication openings is plural; and / or the communication openings are strip-shaped.

[0013] When adopting the above technical solution, the utility model sets the number of connecting ports to multiple, so that the connecting area between the accommodating chamber and the water storage chamber is larger, so that the water level in the accommodating chamber can rise and fall with the water level in the water storage chamber with higher timeliness, thereby improving the accuracy of water level detection. By setting the connecting port to a strip shape, the layout is reasonable and more beautiful.

[0014] In a preferred technical solution of the above water storage device, the support plate is detachably connected to the containing structure.

[0015] When the above technical solution is adopted, the utility model facilitates the installation and maintenance of the water level detection device by arranging the support plate and the containing structure to be detachably connected.

[0016] In a preferred technical solution of the above water storage device, a plug-in structure is provided on the containing structure, and the support plate is inserted into the plug-in structure.

[0017] In the case of adopting the above technical solution, the utility model provides a plug-in structure on the containing structure, which has a simple structure and makes the installation and disassembly of the support plate more convenient.

[0018] In a preferred technical solution of the above water storage device, the plug-in structure includes a first slot and a second slot that are arranged opposite to each other, and two edges of the support plate are respectively inserted into the first slot and the second slot.

[0019] When the above technical solution is adopted, the utility model makes it more convenient to install and disassemble the support plate by arranging the first slot and the second slot relative to each other on the plug-in structure.

[0020] In a preferred technical solution of the above water storage device, the water level detection device is a float-type water level gauge; and / or the containing structure is formed on the inner wall of the water storage cavity.

[0021] In the case of adopting the above technical solution, the utility model sets the water level detection device as a float type water level gauge, which has a simple structure and saves costs, and forms the accommodating structure on the inner wall of the water storage cavity, so that the layout is more reasonable.

[0022] In a second aspect, the utility model further provides a clothing care device, which includes the above-mentioned water storage device.

[0023] When adopting the above technical solution, the clothing care device of the utility model includes the above water storage device and thus has the beneficial effects of the above water storage device. Compared with the clothing care device before the improvement, the water level detection device of the water storage device of the clothing care device of the utility model is installed in a accommodating cavity integrally formed with the water storage component, and is firmly installed and not easy to fall off.

[0024] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing care device, the clothing care device further includes a steam generating device, and the water storage device is connected to the steam generating device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clothing care device of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water storage device of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a structural explosion diagram of the water storage device of the utility model.

[0029] List of reference numerals:

[0030] 1. Cabinet; 11. Nursing chamber; 12. Functional chamber;

[0031] 2. water storage device; 21. water storage member; 22. water level detection device; 23. support plate; 211. box body; 212. containing structure; 231. communication port;

[0032] 3. Steam generating device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. For example, although the following embodiments are described in conjunction with clothing care equipment, the water storage device of the present invention can also be applied to other water-using equipment. Such adjustments and changes to the application objects do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0034] It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, terms such as "inside", "outside", "upper", "lower", "top", and "bottom" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0035] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "connect", and "install" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] Based on the problem of poor reliability of water storage devices of existing clothing care equipment pointed out in the background technology, the utility model provides a water storage device and clothing care equipment including the water storage device, aiming to form a accommodating cavity in the water storage cavity that can accommodate a water level detection device by arranging a accommodating structure on the inner wall of the water storage cavity of the water storage component. Compared with the installation method of the water level detection device in the prior art, the water level detection device of the water storage device of the utility model is installed in a accommodating cavity that is integrally formed with the water storage component, and is firmly installed and not easy to fall off.

[0037] Specifically, see Figures 1 to 3 ,in, Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clothing care device of the utility model. Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water storage device of the utility model. Figure 3 It is a structural explosion diagram of the water storage device of the utility model.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the utility model provides a clothing care device, which includes a cabinet 1 and a water storage device 2 and a steam generating device 3 installed in the cabinet 1, wherein the cabinet 1 has a care chamber 11, the water storage device 2 is connected to the steam generating device 3 and can supply water to the steam generating device 3, and the steam generating device 3 can generate steam and enter the care chamber 11 to perform steam care on the clothes in the care chamber 11.

[0039] Exemplarily, a functional chamber 12 is provided at the bottom of the cabinet 1, and the water storage device 2 and the steam generating device 3 are both installed in the functional chamber 12. The care chamber 11 is located above the storage chamber 12, and the bottom of the care chamber 11 has an opening connected to the functional chamber 12. The steam generating device 3 is connected to the opening through a steam pipeline, and the steam generated by the steam generating device 3 is transported to the care chamber 11 through the steam pipeline.

[0040] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the water supply method of the water storage device 2. For example, a person skilled in the art may install the water storage device 2 above the steam generating device 3 to supply water by gravity, or may install a water pump to supply water, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific water supply method of the water storage device 2 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and shall be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the water storage device 2 of the utility model includes a water storage component 21 and a water level detection device 22. The water storage component 21 has a water storage cavity. A receiving structure 212 protruding toward the inside of the water storage cavity is formed on the inner wall of the water storage cavity. The receiving structure 212 and the side wall of the water storage cavity together form a receiving cavity. The water level detection device 22 is installed in the receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is connected to the water storage cavity.

[0042] For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the water storage component 21 of the utility model is arranged in the vertical direction, and the water storage component 21 includes a box body 211 and a cover body (not shown in the figure). The side wall of the box body 211 is provided with an opening, and the internal space of the box body 211 is the water storage chamber. The cover body can seal the opening of the box body 211, and a containing structure 212 protruding toward the inside of the box body 211 is formed on the inner wall of the box body 211. The containing structure 212 and the inner wall of the water storage chamber together form a containing chamber, and the containing chamber is connected to the water storage chamber. The water level detection device 22 is installed in the containing chamber. The water level detection device 22 can float up and down with the rise and fall of the water level in the containing chamber. The water level detection device 22 is communicatively connected with the clothing care device controller to transmit the water level information to the controller by telecommunication.

[0043] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the setting position of the containing structure 212. For example, a person skilled in the art may set the containing structure 212 on the inner wall of the box body 211, or may set the containing structure 212 on the inner bottom wall of the box body 211, and so on. Such adjustment and change of the specific setting position of the containing structure 212 does not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and shall be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0044] It should also be noted that the present invention does not limit the communication method between the accommodating chamber and the water storage chamber. For example, a person skilled in the art may set the accommodating structure 212 to be hollow, or may set a communication hole at the bottom or side of the accommodating structure 212, etc. Such adjustment and change of the specific communication method between the accommodating chamber and the water storage chamber does not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and shall be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0045] It should be further explained that the present invention does not limit the installation method of the water level detection device 22. For example, a person skilled in the art may install the water level detection device 22 in an integrated manner in the accommodating cavity, or may provide an openable door on the accommodating cavity, or may provide an opening on the accommodating cavity and a support plate capable of closing the opening, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific installation method of the water level detection device 22 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and shall be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0046] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the containing structure 212 of the water storage component 21 of the present invention is formed on the inner wall of the water storage cavity.

[0047] For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the containing structure 212 is formed at the bottom of the inner wall of the box body 211 opposite to the cover body. Such a configuration is easy to process and saves costs.

[0048] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the bottom of the accommodating cavity of the utility model is communicated with the water storage cavity.

[0049] That is to say, the water in the accommodating chamber can fill or empty the accommodating chamber as the water level in the water storage chamber rises or falls, so that the water level detection device 22 can detect the water level information in the water storage chamber more accurately.

[0050] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the water storage device 2 of the utility model also includes a support plate 23. The bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening for the water level detection device 22 to pass through. The support plate 23 is installed on the opening. The support plate 23 is provided with a connecting port 231, which connects the accommodating cavity with the water storage cavity.

[0051] For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an opening is provided at the bottom of the accommodating chamber, and the water level detecting device 22 can enter the accommodating chamber through the opening for installation and maintenance. The support plate 23 is installed on the opening to prevent the water level detecting device 22 from escaping from the accommodating chamber. A connecting port 231 is provided on the support plate 23 to connect the accommodating chamber with the water storage chamber.

[0052] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the installation method of the support plate 23. For example, a person skilled in the art may detachably install the support plate 23 to the bottom of the accommodating cavity by means of a snap connection or plug-in connection, or may weld the support plate 23 to the bottom of the accommodating cavity, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific installation method of the support plate 23 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and shall be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0053] It should also be noted that the present invention does not limit the number and shape of the connecting port 231. For example, a person skilled in the art may set the connecting port 231 to 1, 2 or more, or may set the connecting port 231 to a rectangular, circular or strip shape, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific number and shape of the connecting port 231 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and shall be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0054] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the number of the communication openings 231 of the present invention is multiple.

[0055] By setting the number of the connecting ports 231 to be multiple, the connecting area between the accommodating cavity and the water storage cavity is made larger, so that the water level in the accommodating cavity can rise and fall with the water level in the water storage cavity more efficiently, thereby improving the accuracy of water level detection.

[0056] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the communication port 231 of the present invention is in a strip shape.

[0057] By setting the connecting port 231 to be strip-shaped, the layout is reasonable and more beautiful.

[0058] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the support plate 23 of the present invention is detachably connected to the containing structure 212 .

[0059] That is to say, the support plate 23 can be removed from the bottom of the accommodating cavity, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the water level detection device 22.

[0060] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the receiving structure 212 of the present invention is provided with a plug-in structure, and the support plate 23 is inserted into the plug-in structure.

[0061] That is to say, the support plate 23 can be plugged into the bottom of the accommodating cavity. Such a configuration facilitates the installation and removal of the support plate 23 .

[0062] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the plug-in structure of the present invention comprises a first slot and a second slot that are arranged opposite to each other, and two edges of the support plate 23 are respectively inserted into the first slot and the second slot.

[0063] For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the containing structure 212 is rectangular, and the bottoms of the two opposite side walls of the containing structure 212 are provided with corresponding first and second slots, and the two edges of the support plate 23 can be inserted into the first and second slots respectively, thereby confining the water level detection device 22 in the containing cavity.

[0064] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the water level detection device 22 of the present invention is a float type water level gauge.

[0065] By setting the water level detection device 22 as a float type water level gauge, the structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and the cost is saved.

[0066] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, the combination of features of different embodiments is meant to be within the scope of the present application and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims of the present application, any one of the claimed embodiments may be used in any combination.

[0067] So far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle 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 these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water storage device, characterized in that: include: A water storage component and a water level detection device, wherein the water storage component has a water storage cavity, an inner wall of the water storage cavity is formed with a receiving structure protruding toward the interior of the water storage cavity, the receiving structure and the side wall of the water storage cavity together form a receiving cavity, the water level detection device is installed in the receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is connected to the water storage cavity.

2. The water storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the accommodating cavity is communicated with the water storage cavity.

3. The water storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water storage device also includes a support plate. The bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with an opening for the water level detection device to pass through. The support plate is installed on the opening. The support plate is provided with a connecting port, and the connecting port connects the accommodating cavity with the water storage cavity.

4. The water storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the communication ports is multiple; and / or The communication port is strip-shaped.

5. The water storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support plate is detachably connected to the containing structure.

6. The water storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The containing structure is provided with a plug-in structure, and the supporting plate is inserted into the plug-in structure.

7. The water storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plug-in structure comprises a first slot and a second slot that are arranged opposite to each other, and two edges of the support plate are respectively inserted into the first slot and the second slot.

8. The water storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The water level detection device is a float type water level gauge; and / or The containing structure is formed on the inner side wall of the water storage cavity.

9. A clothing care device, characterized in that: A water storage device comprising any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The clothing care device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The clothing care device further comprises a steam generating device, and the water storage device is communicated with the steam generating device.

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