Door lock structure and washing machine

By designing the door lock structure in the pulsator washing machine, and using the door hook and door lock switch to lock and unlock the upper cover, the safety hazards caused by the lack of the door lock structure in the prior art are solved, and the safety of the washing machine is improved.

CN222796002UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25ZHONGSHAN DONLIM WEILI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421777676.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-25
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-25

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Technical Problem

The existing pulsator washing machines lack door lock structure, which makes it easy for users to accidentally put their hands into the washing bucket when the washing machine is running, causing accidental damage.

Method used

A door lock structure is designed, including a disc seat and a rotatable upper cover, which can lock and unlock the upper cover through a door lock assembly (including a door hook and a door lock switch) to ensure that the upper cover is in a locked state when the washing machine is running.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents users from reaching into the washing bucket when the washing machine is running, improving the safety of the washing machine, and the structure is simple and reliable.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a door lock structure and a washing machine, the door lock structure comprises a disc seat and an upper cover which can rotate relative to the disc seat to open or close, a door lock assembly is arranged between the disc seat and the upper cover, the door lock assembly comprises a door hook and a door lock switch for locking or unlocking the door hook, the door hook is arranged on the upper cover, the door lock switch is arranged on the disc seat, and the disc seat is arranged on the upper cover. The door hook and the door lock switch are correspondingly arranged, and when the upper cover is closed on the disc seat, the door lock switch is locked and matched with the door hook; when the door lock switch unlocks the door hook, the upper cover can rotate relative to the disc seat to be opened. Specifically, when the upper cover is closed on the disc seat, the door hook and the door lock switch are aligned and matched in a locking mode, and the upper cover is prevented from being opened; when the upper cover needs to be opened, the door lock switch receives an unlocking instruction to unlock the door hook, and the upper cover can be rotationally opened relative to the disc seat, so that clothes in the washing machine are taken and placed, the upper cover is locked when the washing machine works, a user is prevented from stretching into the washing machine, and the washing machine is simple in structure, safe and reliable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machines, in particular to a door lock structure and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, washing machines are divided into drum washing machines and pulsator washing machines. Washing machines are cleaning appliances that use electrical energy to generate mechanical action to wash clothes. During the washing process, the washing tub will rotate at high speed, but the pulsator washing machines on the market all have door covers that need to be opened by hand. When the washing tub rotates at high speed, the door cover does not have a door lock structure, which can easily cause users to accidentally put their hands into the washing tub and cause accidental injuries.

[0003] Chinese patent document number CN114395899A disclosed a washing machine in 2022, specifically disclosed a pan seat, the pan seat includes an edge portion located at the top, the edge portion is arranged perpendicular to the height direction of the washing machine, and a through hole is opened on the side of the edge portion that penetrates the edge portion along the thickness direction; a door cover, the door cover is rotatably connected to the edge portion, so that the door cover can be rotated relative to the pan seat to open or close the washing machine; and a hinge assembly, the hinge assembly includes a hinge body, the hinge body is penetrated in the through hole, one end of the hinge body is located on the side of the edge portion facing the door cover and is fixedly connected to the door cover, and the other end is located on the side of the edge portion facing away from the door cover and is rotatably connected to the pan seat, and the hinge assembly and the door cover rotate relative to the pan seat with the other end of the hinge body as the rotation center. In the above-mentioned disclosed patent document, there are the defects described above, the door cover does not have a door lock structure, which can easily cause users to accidentally put their hands into the washing tub and cause accidental injuries.

[0004] Therefore, further improvement is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a door lock structure and a washing machine to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. The door lock structure can lock the door cover when the washing machine is working to prevent the user from reaching into the washing machine. The structure is simple and safe and reliable.

[0006] A door lock structure designed for this purpose includes a disc base and an upper cover that can be rotated to open or close relative to the disc base, a door lock assembly is arranged between the disc base and the upper cover, the door lock assembly includes a door hook and a door lock switch for locking or unlocking the door hook, the door hook is arranged on the upper cover, the door lock switch is arranged on the disc base, the door hook and the door lock switch are arranged correspondingly, when the upper cover is closed on the disc base, the door lock switch locks and cooperates with the door hook; when the door lock switch unlocks the door hook, the upper cover can be rotated to open relative to the disc base.

[0007] The disc seat is provided with a door lock groove corresponding to the door hook. When the upper cover is closed on the disc seat, the door hook is inserted into the door lock groove.

[0008] A control panel is provided on the disc seat, and the control panel is electrically connected to the door lock switch. When the control panel sends a working signal to the door lock switch, the door lock switch locks with the door hook; when the control panel sends a stop signal to the door lock switch, the door lock switch disengages from the door hook.

[0009] A lock hole cooperating with the door lock switch is provided on one end of the door hook. The door lock switch comprises a lock rod and a driving assembly driving the lock rod to extend and slide. The lock rod can extend into or slide out of the lock hole through the driving assembly.

[0010] The driving assembly includes an electromagnet, which is connected to the locking rod; or, the driving assembly includes a driving motor and a gear structure or a connecting rod structure connected to an output shaft of the driving motor, and the gear structure or the connecting rod structure is drivingly connected to the locking rod.

[0011] An opening for the locking rod to pass through is provided on the upper side wall of the door lock slot.

[0012] A mounting groove for mounting the door hook is provided on the side of the upper cover, and a connecting hole for the door hook to pass through is provided on the mounting groove;

[0013] There is more than one first support column on the installation groove, the connecting hole is located between the more than one first support column, and a positioning seat is provided at the other end of the door hook corresponding to the first support column. The screw passes through the positioning seat and is fastened to the first support column to fix the door hook on the installation groove.

[0014] The bottom side of the pan base is provided with at least one second support column, and the door lock switch is provided with a side arm corresponding to the second support column. The screw passes through the side arm and is fastened to the second support column to fix the door lock switch on the pan base.

[0015] The upper cover is provided with a shielding portion for covering the clothing taking-in and putting-out opening of the tray seat.

[0016] A washing machine comprises a machine body, on which the door lock structure is arranged.

[0017] A door lock structure and a washing machine in the above embodiment, the door lock structure comprises a disc seat and an upper cover that can be rotated to open or close relative to the disc seat, a door lock assembly is arranged between the disc seat and the upper cover, the door lock assembly comprises a door hook and a door lock switch for locking or unlocking the door hook, the door hook is arranged on the upper cover, the door lock switch is arranged on the disc seat, the door hook and the door lock switch are arranged correspondingly, when the upper cover is closed on the disc seat, the door lock switch locks and cooperates with the door hook; when the door lock switch unlocks the door hook, the upper cover can be rotated to open relative to the disc seat. Specifically, when the upper cover is closed on the disc seat, the door hook is aligned with the door lock switch and locked to prevent the upper cover from being opened; when the upper cover needs to be opened, the door lock switch receives an unlocking instruction, releases the lock on the door hook, and the upper cover can be rotated to open relative to the disc seat, thereby realizing the operation of taking and placing clothes in the washing machine, thereby realizing the upper cover is locked when the washing machine is working, preventing the user from reaching into the washing machine, and the structure is simple, safe and reliable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and the description thereof are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention.

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the upper cover in an open state in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the upper cover in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the locked state of the door lock switch and the door hook in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the unlocked state of the door lock switch and the door hook in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part B in the middle.

[0026] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the pan base, upper cover, door lock switch and door hook in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the upper cover, the shielding part and the door hook in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Fig. 9 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of part C in the middle.

[0029] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the disc base and the door lock switch in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Fig.11 for Fig.10 Enlarged view of part D in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0032] like Figure 1-Figure 11 As shown, a door lock structure and a washing machine are provided, the door lock structure includes a base 1 and an upper cover 2 which can be rotated to open or close relative to the base 1, a door lock assembly 3 is provided between the base 1 and the upper cover 2, the door lock assembly 3 includes a door hook 301 and a door lock switch 302 for locking or unlocking the door hook 301, the door hook 301 is arranged on the upper cover 2, the door lock switch 302 is arranged on the base 1, the door hook 301 and the door lock switch 302 are arranged correspondingly, when the upper cover 2 is closed on the base 1, the door lock switch 302 is locked and matched with the door hook 301; when the door lock switch 302 unlocks the door hook 301, the upper cover 2 can be rotated to open relative to the base 1.

[0033] Specifically, when the upper cover 2 is closed on the base 1, the door hook 301 is aligned with and locked to the door lock switch 302 to prevent the upper cover 2 from being opened; when the upper cover 2 needs to be opened, the door lock switch 302 receives an unlocking command, releases the lock on the door hook 301, and the upper cover 2 can be rotated and opened relative to the base 1, thereby realizing the operation of taking and placing clothes in the washing machine, thereby locking the upper cover 2 when the washing machine is working to prevent the user from reaching into the washing machine. The structure is simple and safe and reliable.

[0034] Further, if Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the disc base 1 is provided with a door lock groove 101 corresponding to the door hook 301 . When the upper cover 2 is closed on the disc base 1 , the door hook 301 is inserted into the door lock groove 101 .

[0035] Specifically, when the upper cover 2 is closed on the disc base 1, the door hook 301 is inserted into the door lock slot 101 on the disc base 1, and the door lock switch 302 locks the door hook 301 through mechanical or electrical control, so that the upper cover 2 cannot be opened, ensuring the firm connection between the door hook 301 and the door lock slot 101 and improving the reliability of the locking; when the upper cover 2 needs to be opened, the door lock switch 302 receives an unlocking command, releases the lock on the door hook 301, and the door hook 301 is released from the door lock slot 101, and the upper cover 2 can be rotated open relative to the disc base 1, making it convenient for users to take and put clothes.

[0036] Further, if Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, a control panel is provided on the disc base 1, and the control panel is electrically connected to the door lock switch 302. When the control panel sends a working signal to the door lock switch 302, the door lock switch 302 is locked and matched with the door hook 301; when the control panel sends a stop signal to the door lock switch 302, the door lock switch 302 is disengaged from the door hook 301.

[0037] Specifically, by electrically connecting the control panel to the door lock switch 302, the door lock switch 302 can be controlled to automatically lock and unlock. The control panel can automatically lock the upper cover 2 when the washing machine starts working, and automatically unlock it when the washing machine stops working, thereby ensuring that the upper cover 2 will not be accidentally opened during the operation of the washing machine, thereby improving safety of use.

[0038] Further, if Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Fig.11 As shown, a lock hole 3011 cooperating with the door lock switch 302 is provided on one end of the door hook 301. The door lock switch 302 includes a lock rod 3021 and a driving component for driving the lock rod 3021 to telescope and slide. The lock rod 3021 can extend into or slide out of the lock hole 3011 through the driving component.

[0039] Specifically, the door hook 301 is provided with a lock hole 3011, and the locking rod 3021 can be extended into or slid out of the lock hole 3011 through the driving assembly, ensuring that the upper cover 2 cannot be opened in the locked state, thereby improving the reliability of the locking; when the control panel sends a working signal, the driving assembly starts, pushing the locking rod 3021 forward to extend into the lock hole 3011, after the locking rod 3021 is fully extended into the lock hole 3011, the upper cover 2 is firmly locked and cannot be opened; when the control panel sends a stop signal, the driving assembly starts, pulling the locking rod 3021 to slide backward out of the lock hole 3011, after the locking rod 3021 is fully slid out of the lock hole 3011, the upper cover 2 can be rotated relative to the disk base 1 to open.

[0040] Further, if Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7and Fig.11 As shown, the driving assembly includes an electromagnet, which is connected to the locking rod 3021; ​​or, the driving assembly includes a driving motor and a gear structure or a connecting rod structure connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, and the gear structure or the connecting rod structure is transmission-connected to the locking rod 3021.

[0041] Specifically, the telescopic sliding of the lock rod 3021 is controlled by the electromagnet, and a spring is arranged between the electromagnet and the lock rod 3021. When the control panel sends a working signal, the electromagnet is activated and generates a magnetic force. Due to the action of the electromagnet, the lock rod 3021 is attracted to move forward and compress the spring, and the lock rod 3021 passes through the opening 1011 of the door lock slot 101 and extends into the lock buckle hole 3011 on the door hook 301. After the lock rod 3021 is fully extended into the lock buckle hole 3011, the upper cover 2 is firmly locked, thereby ensuring the safe operation of the washing machine; when the control panel sends a stop signal, the electromagnet is powered off and loses its magnetic force, and the lock rod 3021 returns to its original position under the action of the spring and slides out of the lock buckle hole 3011, and the upper cover 2 can be rotated and opened relative to the tray base 1, and the user can take and put clothes;

[0042] Alternatively, the driving assembly includes a driving motor and a gear structure connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, the gear structure includes a driving gear and a driven gear, the driving motor drives the driving gear to rotate through its output shaft, the driving gear meshes with the driven gear, and the driven gear is connected to the locking rod 3021, when the driving gear rotates, the driven gear drives the locking rod 3021 to extend or retract, thereby realizing the locking and unlocking functions;

[0043] Alternatively, the driving assembly includes a driving motor and a connecting rod structure connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, the connecting rod structure includes one or more connecting rods and hinge points, and power transmission is achieved through relative movement between the connecting rods. The driving motor drives the active connecting rod through its output shaft, the active connecting rod is connected to the driven connecting rod through the hinge point, and the driven connecting rod is connected to the locking rod 3021. When the driving motor rotates, the active connecting rod swings or translates, and the driven connecting rod drives the locking rod 3021 to extend or retract, thereby achieving locking and unlocking functions;

[0044] Alternatively, the locking rod 3021 can be driven to extend or retract through a cylinder structure to achieve the locking and unlocking functions; the cylinder structure includes a cylinder body, a piston and a piston rod, the piston rod is connected to the locking rod 3021, and when the gas enters the cylinder body, it pushes the piston to move, so that the piston rod drives the locking rod 3021 to extend or retract, thereby achieving the locking and unlocking functions.

[0045] Preferably, this embodiment adopts an electromagnet, and the electromagnet is connected to the locking rod 3021.

[0046] Further, if Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, an opening 1011 is provided on the upper side wall of the door lock slot 101 for the lock rod 3021 to pass through.

[0047] Specifically, the opening 1011 provides a fixing channel for the locking rod 3021, so that the locking rod 3021 can pass through the opening 1011 to perform locking and unlocking operations, thereby preventing the locking rod 3021 from deflecting or getting stuck during movement.

[0048] Further, if Figure 7 and Fig. 9 As shown, a mounting groove 201 for mounting the door hook 301 is provided on the side of the upper cover 2, and a connecting hole 2011 for the door hook 301 to pass through is provided on the mounting groove 201.

[0049] Specifically, by providing a mounting groove 201 on the side of the upper cover 2, the installation and fixation of the door hook 301 is facilitated, thereby improving the installation convenience of the overall design; the connecting hole 2011 provides a fixing channel for the door hook 301, thereby ensuring the stability of the door hook 301 in the mounting groove 201, and preventing the door hook 301 from loosening or falling off during use.

[0050] Further, if Figure 7 and Fig. 9 As shown, one or more first support columns 2012 are provided on the installation groove 201, and the connecting hole 2011 is located between the one or more first support columns 2012. A positioning seat 3012 is provided at the other end of the door hook 301 corresponding to the first support column 2012. The screw passes through the positioning seat 3012 and is fastened to the first support column 2012 to fix the door hook 301 on the installation groove 201.

[0051] Specifically, the screw passes through the positioning seat 3012 and is fastened to the first support column 2012, ensuring that the door hook 301 is firmly installed on the mounting groove 201, and preventing the door hook 301 from loosening or falling off during use.

[0052] Further, if Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, at least one second support column 102 is provided on the bottom side of the disc base 1, and the door lock switch 302 is provided with a side arm 3022 corresponding to the second support column 102. The screw passes through the side arm 3022 and is fastened to the second support column 102 to fix the door lock switch 302 on the disc base 1.

[0053] Specifically, the screw passes through the side arm 3022 and is fastened to the second support column 102 to ensure that the door lock switch 302 is firmly installed on the disc base 1 to avoid loosening or falling off during use.

[0054] Further, if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the upper cover 2 is provided with a shielding portion 4 for covering the clothing taking-in and putting-out opening of the tray base 1 .

[0055] Specifically, the shielding portion 4 can completely cover the clothing access opening when the upper cover 2 is closed, preventing the user from accidentally putting their hands in during the operation of the washing machine, thereby further improving safety; the shielding portion 4 can match the upper cover 2 to improve the appearance and integrity of the washing machine; the upper cover 2 is bonded to the upper cover 2 by glass glue to form a physical barrier, which can effectively prevent water vapor or dust from entering the bonding part during the operation of the washing machine, thereby improving the protective performance of the washing machine.

[0056] A washing machine comprises a machine body, on which the door lock structure is arranged.

[0057] Specifically, a washing tub is provided in the machine body. By installing the above-mentioned door lock structure on the washing machine, it can effectively prevent the user from accidentally putting his hand into the washing tub when the washing machine is running, avoid accidental injury, and improve the safety of the washing machine; when the user closes the upper cover 2, the shielding part 4 covers the clothing access opening of the tray seat 1, and when the machine body is working, the control panel sends a working signal, the drive motor starts, drives the output shaft to rotate, and the output shaft is connected to the lock rod 3021 through the gear structure or the connecting rod structure, pushing the lock rod 3021 to move forward The lock rod 3021 passes through the opening 1011 of the door lock slot 101 and extends into the lock hole 3011 on the door hook 301 to complete the locking; when the machine body completes the washing work or stops working, the control panel sends a stop signal, the drive motor reverses, drives the output shaft to rotate in the opposite direction, and the lock rod 3021 moves in the opposite direction through the gear structure or the connecting rod structure, slides out of the lock hole 3011, and the lock rod 3021 retreats through the opening 1011 and leaves the lock hole 3011, so that the upper cover 2 can be rotated and opened relative to the disc base 1.

[0058] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0059] In addition, 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 the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0060] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and specified, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like 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, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0061] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0062] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0063] It should also be understood that when explaining the connection relationship or positional relationship of elements, although not explicitly described, the connection relationship and positional relationship are interpreted as including an error range, which should be within the acceptable deviation range of a specific value determined by those skilled in the art. For example, "approximately", "approximately" or "substantially" may mean within one or more standard deviations, which are not limited here.

[0064] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0065] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A door lock structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a disc base (1) and an upper cover (2) which can be rotated to open or close relative to the disc base (1); a door lock assembly (3) is provided between the disc base (1) and the upper cover (2); the door lock assembly (3) comprises a door hook (301) and a door lock switch (302) for locking or unlocking the door hook (301); the door hook (301) is arranged on the upper cover (2); the door lock switch (302) is arranged on the disc base (1); the door hook (301) and the door lock switch (302) are arranged correspondingly; when the upper cover (2) is closed on the disc base (1), the door lock switch (302) and the door hook (301) are locked and matched; when the door lock switch (302) unlocks the door hook (301), the upper cover (2) can be rotated to open relative to the disc base (1).

2. The door lock structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disc seat (1) is provided with a door lock slot (101) arranged corresponding to the door hook (301); when the upper cover (2) is closed on the disc seat (1), the door hook (301) is inserted into the door lock slot (101).

3. The door lock structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel is provided on the disc seat (1), and the control panel is electrically connected to the door lock switch (302). When the control panel sends a working signal to the door lock switch (302), the door lock switch (302) and the door hook (301) are locked and matched; when the control panel sends a stop signal to the door lock switch (302), the door lock switch (302) is separated from the door hook (301).

4. The door lock structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A lock hole (3011) cooperating with the door lock switch (302) is provided at one end of the door hook (301); the door lock switch (302) comprises a lock rod (3021) and a driving assembly for driving the lock rod (3021) to telescope and slide; the lock rod (3021) can extend into or slide out of the lock hole (3011) through the driving assembly.

5. The door lock structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drive assembly comprises an electromagnet, which is connected to the locking rod (3021); or, the drive assembly comprises a drive motor and a gear structure or a connecting rod structure connected to an output shaft of the drive motor, and the gear structure or the connecting rod structure is in transmission connection with the locking rod (3021).

6. The door lock structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: An opening (1011) for the locking rod (3021) to pass through is provided on the upper side wall of the door lock slot (101).

7. The door lock structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting groove (201) for mounting the door hook (301) is provided on the side of the upper cover (2), and a connecting hole (2011) for the door hook (301) to pass through is provided on the mounting groove (201); One or more first support columns (2012) are provided on the installation groove (201), the communication hole (2011) is located between the one or more first support columns (2012), and a positioning seat (3012) is provided at the other end of the door hook (301) corresponding to the first support column (2012), and a screw passes through the positioning seat (3012) and is fastened to the first support column (2012) to achieve fixing of the door hook (301) on the installation groove (201).

8. The door lock structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom side of the disc seat (1) is provided with at least one second support column (102); the door lock switch (302) is provided with a side arm (3022) corresponding to the second support column (102); a screw passes through the side arm (3022) and is fastened to the second support column (102) to achieve fixing of the door lock switch (302) on the disc seat (1).

9. The door lock structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover (2) is provided with a shielding portion (4) for covering the clothing access opening of the tray seat (1).

10. A washing machine, comprising a body, characterized in that: The machine body is provided with a door lock structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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