Sealing strip for front door of washing machine

By designing a washing machine front door seal strip with a simple structure, including a semicircular mounting part and an inclined seal, the existing seal strip has been solved for short service life and dirt accumulation, achieving better sealing performance and longer service life.

CN222809738UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-29DONGGUAN RUIZHAN PLASTIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421508944.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-04-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The sealing strips of the front door of the existing washing machine are complex in structure, short in service life, and easy to accumulate dirt, resulting in a degradation of sealing performance and affecting the washing environment.

Method used

A washing machine front door seal strip is designed, including an installation part and a sealing part. The installation part is arranged in a semicircular shape, the sealing part is arranged in an inclined manner from the outside to the inside, the sealing part includes a mounting plate and a sealing strip, and the sealing strip extends from the top to the bottom to form a multiple waterproof sealing structure.

Benefits of technology

It achieves improvement in sealing performance, extends the service life of the sealing strip, avoids dirt accumulation, improves the cleanliness of the laundry environment, and meets the needs of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machine accessories, in particular to a washing machine front door sealing strip which comprises an installation part and a sealing part, the installation part is semicircular, the upper end face of the installation part is Z-shaped, the lower end face of the installation part is arc-shaped, an installation groove is formed in the upper end face of the installation part, and the sealing part is arranged at the upper end of the installation part and inclines upwards from outside to inside. The mounting groove is formed in the inner side of the sealing part, the sealing part comprises a mounting plate and sealing strips, one end of the mounting plate is arranged on the upper end face of the sealing part, the other end of the mounting plate extends outwards, the multiple sealing strips are arranged on the inner side wall and the outer side wall of the mounting plate respectively, and the sealing strips extend outwards from top to bottom. The sealing strip is simple in structure, convenient to install and good in sealing performance, dirt cannot be accumulated, the washing environment is improved, the service life of the sealing strip is prolonged, and the use requirement is met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machine accessories, in particular to a sealing strip for a front door of a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] The front door seals of washing machines on the market are generally extruded from PVC, modified PVC, EPDM, elastomer seals (including TPV, TPE, TPR, SEBS), silicone, etc. Since the front door of the washing machine is soaked in water during operation, the front door seals of the washing machine play an important role in waterproofing and sealing.

[0003] The current sealing strip has a complex structure. It is usually clamped between the front drum and the shell of the washing machine and has multiple folds. After long-term use, dirt is easily accumulated at the folds, causing wear at the folds, reducing the service life of the sealing strip, affecting the washing environment, and failing to meet usage requirements. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the defects of the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides a sealing strip for the front door of a washing machine, which has a simple structure, is easy to install, has good sealing performance, will not accumulate dirt, improves the washing environment, and extends the service life of the sealing strip, thus meeting usage requirements.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] The sealing strip of the front door of a washing machine comprises a mounting portion and a sealing portion. The mounting portion is semicircular in shape, with an upper end face in a Z shape and an arc-shaped lower end face. A mounting groove is arranged on the upper end face of the mounting portion. The sealing portion is arranged at the upper end of the mounting portion and is inclined upward from the outside to the inside. The mounting groove is arranged on the inner side of the sealing portion. The sealing portion comprises a mounting plate and a sealing strip. One end of the mounting plate is arranged on the upper end face of the sealing portion, and the other end of the mounting plate extends outward. A plurality of sealing strips are arranged on the inner and outer side walls of the mounting plate, respectively, and the sealing strips extend outward from top to bottom.

[0007] In the above description, as a preference, a plurality of sealing strips are staggered or symmetrically arranged on the inner and outer side walls of the mounting plate.

[0008] In the above description, preferably, a cavity is provided inside the mounting portion.

[0009] In the above description, preferably, the mounting portion is made of soft material.

[0010] In the above description, preferably, the mounting portion is made of EPDM rubber.

[0011] In the above description, preferably, the sealing part is made of a hard material.

[0012] In the above description, preferably, the sealing part is made of oil-filled EPDM.

[0013] The beneficial effects produced by the utility model are as follows: the product comprises a mounting portion and a sealing portion, the mounting portion is arranged in a semicircular shape, the upper end surface of the mounting portion is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is used to be installed on the front door of the washing machine, the sealing portion is arranged at the upper end of the mounting portion, and it is arranged to be inclined upward from the outside to the inside, the mounting groove is arranged on the inner side of the sealing portion, the sealing portion comprises a mounting plate and a sealing strip, one end of the mounting plate is arranged on the upper end surface of the sealing portion, and the other end of the mounting plate extends outward, a plurality of sealing strips are provided, which are respectively arranged on the inner and outer side walls of the mounting plate, and the sealing strips extend outward from top to bottom, the inner side wall of the mounting plate is tightly attached to the front door of the washing machine on the mounting groove to form a sealing and waterproof ring, and at the same time, the sealing strips on the inner and outer side walls of the mounting plate form a multiple waterproof sealing structure to further improve the overall sealing and waterproof effect, the product has a simple structure, is easy to install, has good sealing performance, will not accumulate dirt, improves the washing environment, and the service life of the sealing strip, and meets the use requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 : It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 : It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Description of the accompanying drawings: 10 - mounting portion, 11 - cavity, 12 - mounting groove, 20 - sealing portion, 21 - mounting plate, 22 - sealing strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to more clearly explain the structural features, technical means and specific purposes and functions achieved by the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0018] This embodiment: Figure 1-2As shown, the sealing strip of the front door of the washing machine includes a mounting part and a sealing part, the mounting part is made of EPDM, the sealing part is made of oil-filled EPDM, the mounting part is semicircular, a cavity is arranged inside the mounting part, the upper end face thereof is Z-shaped, the lower end face is arc-shaped, the upper end face of the mounting part is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is connected to the front door of the washing machine by gluing, the edge of the upper end face of the Z-shape is located at the inner edge of the front door of the washing machine, the sealing part is arranged at the upper end of the mounting part, and it is inclined upward from the outside to the inside, the mounting groove is arranged on the inner side of the sealing part, the sealing part includes a mounting plate and a sealing strip, one end of the mounting plate is arranged on the upper end face of the sealing part, the other end of the mounting plate extends outward, and the inner side wall of the mounting plate is tightly attached to the washing machine on the mounting groove The outer edge of the front door forms a sealing waterproof ring, and four sealing strips are provided. Two sealing strips are respectively provided on the inner and outer side walls of the mounting plate, and are symmetrically arranged. The sealing strips extend outward from top to bottom, and the sealing strips on the inner and outer side walls of the mounting plate form a multiple waterproof sealing structure, which further improves the overall sealing and waterproof effect. At the same time, when the front door of the washing machine is hit by water flow or clothes, the mounting part shrinks through the internal cavity, so that the edge of the Z-shaped upper end face is tightly attached to the inner edge of the front door of the washing machine, and the mounting plate and the sealing strip shrink toward the direction of the mounting groove at the same time, and are tightly attached to the outer edge of the front door of the washing machine. The product has a simple structure, is easy to install, has good sealing performance, will not accumulate dirt, improves the washing environment, and extends the service life of the sealing strip, meeting the use requirements.

[0019] It should be noted that the four sealing strips in this embodiment may also be arranged in a staggered manner.

[0020] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Therefore, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made to the above embodiment based on the technical solution of the present invention still falls within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sealing strip for a front door of a washing machine, comprising a mounting portion and a sealing portion, characterized in that: The mounting portion is semicircular in shape, with an upper end face in a Z shape and an arc-shaped lower end face. A mounting groove is provided on the upper end face of the mounting portion. The sealing portion is provided at the upper end of the mounting portion and is inclined upward from the outside to the inside. The mounting groove is provided on the inner side of the sealing portion. The sealing portion includes a mounting plate and a sealing strip. One end of the mounting plate is provided on the upper end face of the sealing portion, and the other end of the mounting plate extends outward. A plurality of sealing strips are provided, which are respectively provided on the inner and outer side walls of the mounting plate, and the sealing strips extend outward from top to bottom.

2. The sealing strip for the front door of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of sealing strips are respectively arranged on the inner and outer side walls of the installation plate in a staggered or symmetrical manner.

3. The sealing strip for the front door of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cavity is arranged inside the mounting part.

4. The sealing strip for the front door of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting portion is made of soft material.

5. The sealing strip for the front door of a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting part is made of EPDM rubber.

6. The sealing strip for the front door of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing part is made of hard material.

7. The sealing strip for the front door of a washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The seal is made of oil-filled EPDM.