Water tank and cleaning machine

By designing foldable or unfoldable panel components and connection components, the existing sink drainage boards take up a large space and are inconvenient to store, and the flexible use and efficient storage of panel components are achieved.

CN222878814UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421532760.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-30
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-30

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Technical Problem

The drain plate design of the existing sink has problems such as large space, inconvenient storage and low drainage efficiency.

Method used

A foldable or unfolded panel assembly is designed, which is connected by dampers and combined with a foldable or unfolded connection assembly to achieve flexible deployment and storage of the panel assembly.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the maximum area of ​​the panel components when used and the minimum volume storage when not used, and does not occupy washing space and facilitates storage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a water tank and a cleaning machine, which comprise a water tank body, and further comprise a panel assembly, a water tank, a first water tank, a second water tank, a first water tank, a second water tank, a first water tank, a second water tank and a second water tank, the damping piece is connected between the first plate and the second plate, allows the first plate and the second plate to be oppositely folded or unfolded, and is used for temporarily limiting the relative positions of the first plate and the second plate; the connecting assembly comprises a first part restrained on the inner side wall of the water tank body and a second part which can be folded and positioned relative to the first part, and the second part is restrained on the lower wall surface of the first plate. According to the water tank, the panel assembly which can be folded or unfolded through the damping piece is arranged, the panel assembly is arranged in the water tank body through the connecting assembly which can be folded or unfolded, and a panel with the maximum area can be obtained for use under the dual-unfolding state of the panel assembly and the connecting assembly; and the panel assembly and the connecting assembly are folded in a double-folding state, so that storage is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen washing, in particular to a water tank and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] In order to achieve the draining function, a drain rack can generally be placed in the existing sink to drain the washed dishes, fruits and vegetables.

[0003] At present, there are two main ways to connect the drain board in the sink: fixed connection and overlapping connection. Among them, the method of fixed connection with the sink is mainly to add a drain board directly on both sides of the sink. The drain board is fixedly connected to the sink and cannot be moved. That is, the drain board and the sink are directly fixed on the countertop of the cabinet. When not in use, it cannot be put away. If the kitchen is small, the sink will appear to be very large and occupy a lot of countertop area. At the same time, it is installed parallel to the countertop, and there is no certain angle between the sink and the drain board, so the drainage efficiency cannot be perfectly reflected. The method of overlapping connection with the sink is to directly superimpose a drain board on the top of the sink. The drain board is movable and can be removed and not used. When the drain board is used, it overlaps the top of a sink, and the bottom space will be wasted, which is inconvenient to use. When we don’t use it, we have to take it away and put it away, otherwise it will occupy the use space of the sink and reduce our efficiency in washing vegetables. The two are not flexible enough to switch between the state of use and not in use, and it is inconvenient to store. Utility Model Content

[0004] The first technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a sink that is easy to store and does not occupy washing space in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0005] The second technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a cleaning machine using the above-mentioned water tank in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve at least one of the above technical problems is:

[0007] A water tank, comprising a water tank body, and further comprising:

[0008] A panel assembly includes a first plate and a second plate that can be relatively folded or relatively unfolded, wherein the outer edge of the first plate is constrained on the inner side wall of the water tank body;

[0009] A damping member connected between the first plate and the second plate to allow the two to be folded or unfolded relative to each other and to temporarily limit the relative position of the first plate and the second plate; and

[0010] The connecting component comprises a first part constrained on the inner wall of the water tank body and a second part which can be folded and positioned relative to the first part, wherein the second part is constrained on the lower wall of the first plate.

[0011] Preferably, the first part extends vertically from the inner wall of the water tank body and has a U-shaped structure, the opening of the U-shaped structure is arranged toward the inner side of the water tank body, and the second part is rotatably connected to the first part and can be unfolded 0 to 90 degrees relative to the first part. With the above structure, it is easy to realize the relative folding or unfolding of the first part and the second part.

[0012] Preferably, the first end of the second part is rotatably connected to the upper end of the first part, and when the first part and the second part are relatively folded, the inner cavity of the U-shaped structure constitutes a receiving cavity for receiving the second part. With the above structure, when the first part and the second part are relatively folded, the fit between the two can be made more compact, and the space occupied in the stored state is small.

[0013] Preferably, when the panel assembly is in use, the second part is unfolded to 90 degrees relative to the first part, and the first plate is laterally supported in the water tank body by the second part; when the panel assembly is stored, the second part is folded relative to the first part to overlap, and the first plate and the second plate are relatively folded and arranged vertically close to the inner side wall of the water tank body with the second part. In the above manner, the panel assembly can be unfolded for use or folded for storage, which is easy to operate and store.

[0014] Preferably, the sides of the first part and the second part are provided with positioning members that can be positioned when the two parts are relatively unfolded to 90 degrees, the first end of the positioning member is rotatably connected to the side wall of the first part, and the second end of the positioning member can slide relative to the side of the second part and be engaged and limited. With such a structure, positioning is performed in the most commonly used state (i.e., the panel assembly is placed horizontally) to facilitate user use.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning member is a connecting rod, and the side of the second part is provided with a slide groove extending along its length direction, and the end of the slide groove near the first part protrudes upward to form a positioning opening, and the second end of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the slide groove through an axis and can slide into the positioning opening to support the second part on the first part. The above structure is adopted to improve the support reliability of the panel assembly when it is in use.

[0016] Preferably, the first plate is a solid plate, and the second plate is provided with a plurality of drain holes to form a drain plate. This structure enables the panel assembly to have more functions to meet more needs of users.

[0017] A cleaning machine comprises the above-mentioned water tank body and a water pump assembly for pumping water at the bottom of the water tank body upwards. The water pump assembly may include a spray arm, an impeller assembly and a motor, wherein the spray arm is rotatably supported on the inner bottom wall of the water tank body, the impeller assembly is used to pump water at the bottom of the water tank body to the spray arm and spray it upwards, the motor is arranged on the outer bottom wall of the water tank body and the output shaft passes through the bottom wall of the water tank body and is connected to the impeller assembly, so as to drive the impeller assembly to rotate.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the utility model are: the utility model is provided with a panel assembly that can be folded or unfolded through a damping member, and the panel assembly is arranged in the sink body through a foldable or unfoldable connecting assembly. When the panel assembly and the connecting assembly are doubly unfolded, the panel with the largest area can be used; when the panel assembly and the connecting assembly are doubly folded, the panel assembly can be stored on one side of the sink body with the smallest volume, does not take up space, and is convenient for storage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the utility model (the panel assembly is in an expanded state);

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The corresponding panel assembly and connection assembly matching diagram;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the utility model (the panel assembly is stored);

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The corresponding panel assembly and connection assembly matching diagram. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the water sink of this embodiment includes a water sink body 1, a panel assembly 2, a damping member 3, and a connecting assembly 4.

[0025] The panel assembly 2 includes a first plate 21 and a second plate 22 that can be folded or unfolded relative to each other, and the outer edge of the first plate 21 is constrained on the inner wall of the sink body 1; the damping member 3 is connected between the first plate 21 and the second plate 22, allowing the two to be folded or unfolded relative to each other, and is used to temporarily limit the relative position of the first plate 21 and the second plate 22; the connecting assembly 4 includes a first part 41 constrained on the inner wall of the sink body 1 and a second part 42 that can be folded and positioned relative to the first part 41, and the second part 42 is constrained on the lower wall of the first plate 21.

[0026] The first part 41 extends vertically from the inner wall of the water tank body 1 and has a U-shaped structure, the opening of which is arranged toward the inner side of the water tank body 1, and the second part 42 is rotatably connected to the first part 41 and can be unfolded 0 to 90 degrees relative to the first part 41. With the above structure, it is easy to realize the relative folding or unfolding of the first part 41 and the second part 42.

[0027] The first end of the second part 42 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the first part 41, and when the first part 41 and the second part 42 are relatively folded, the inner cavity of the U-shaped structure constitutes a receiving cavity 411 for receiving the second part 42. With the above structure, when the first part 41 and the second part 42 are relatively folded, the fit between the two can be made more compact, and the space occupied in the stored state is small.

[0028] When the panel assembly 2 is in use, the second part 42 is unfolded to 90 degrees relative to the first part 41, and the first plate 21 is laterally supported in the water tank body 1 by the second part 42; when the panel assembly 2 is stored, the second part 42 is folded relative to the first part 41 to overlap, and the first plate 21 and the second plate 21 are relatively folded and arranged vertically close to the inner side wall of the water tank body 1 along with the second part 42. In the above manner, the panel assembly can be unfolded for use or folded for storage, which is easy to operate and store.

[0029] The sides of the first part 41 and the second part 42 are provided with positioning members 43 that can be positioned when the two parts are relatively unfolded to 90 degrees. The first end of the positioning member 43 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the first part 41, and the second end of the positioning member 43 can slide relative to the side of the second part 42 and be engaged and limited. With such a structure, positioning is performed in the most commonly used state (i.e., the panel assembly is placed horizontally) to facilitate user use.

[0030] The positioning member 43 is a connecting rod, and a slide groove 421 extending along the length direction of the second part 42 is provided on the side thereof, and the end of the slide groove 421 near the first part 41 protrudes upward to form a positioning opening 422, and the second end of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the slide groove 421 through an axis and can slide into the positioning opening 422 to support the second part 42 on the first part 41. The above structure is adopted to improve the support reliability of the panel assembly when it is in use.

[0031] In this embodiment, the first plate 21 may be a solid plate, and the second plate 22 may be provided with a plurality of drain holes 221 to form a drain plate. This structure enables the panel assembly to have more functions to meet more needs of users.

[0032] The cleaning machine of this embodiment includes the above-mentioned water tank body 1 and a water pump assembly for pumping water at the bottom of the water tank body 1 upward. The water pump assembly may include a spray arm, an impeller assembly and a motor. The spray arm is rotatably supported on the inner bottom wall of the water tank body. The impeller assembly is used to pump water at the bottom of the water tank body to the spray arm and spray it upward. The motor is arranged on the outer bottom wall of the water tank body and the output shaft passes through the bottom wall of the water tank body and is connected to the impeller assembly, which is used to drive the impeller assembly to rotate.

[0033] The present embodiment is provided with a panel assembly 2 which can be folded or unfolded by means of a damping member 3, and the panel assembly 2 is further arranged in the sink body 1 through a foldable or unfoldable connecting assembly 4. When the panel assembly 2 and the connecting assembly 4 are doubly unfolded, a panel with a maximum area can be obtained for use; when the panel assembly 2 and the connecting assembly 4 are doubly folded, the panel assembly 2 can be stored on one side of the sink body in a minimum volume, does not occupy space, and is convenient for storage.

[0034] In the specification and claims of the present invention, terms indicating directions, such as "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "side", "top", "bottom", etc., are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of the present invention, but these terms are used here only for the purpose of convenience of description and are determined based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be arranged in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only used as explanations and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "up" and "down" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

Claims

1. A water tank, comprising a water tank body (1), characterized in that: Also includes A panel assembly (2) comprises a first plate (21) and a second plate (22) which can be folded or unfolded relative to each other, wherein the outer edge of the first plate (21) is constrained on the inner side wall of the sink body (1); A damping member (3) is connected between the first plate (21) and the second plate (22), allowing the two to be folded or unfolded relative to each other, and is used to temporarily limit the relative position of the first plate (21) and the second plate (22); as well as The connecting assembly (4) comprises a first part (41) constrained on the inner wall of the water tank body (1) and a second part (42) capable of being folded and positioned relative to the first part (41), wherein the second part (42) is constrained on the lower wall surface of the first plate (21).

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first part (41) extends vertically on the inner wall of the water tank body (1) and has a U-shaped structure, the opening of the U-shaped structure is arranged toward the inner side of the water tank body (1), and the second part (42) is rotatably connected to the first part (41) and can be unfolded 0 to 90 degrees relative to the first part (41).

3. The water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first end of the second part (42) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the first part (41), and when the first part (41) and the second part (42) are in a relatively folded state, the inner cavity of the U-shaped structure constitutes a receiving cavity (411) for accommodating the second part (42).

4. The water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the panel assembly (2) is in use, the second part (42) is unfolded to 90 degrees relative to the first part (41), and the first plate (21) is laterally supported in the sink body (1) by the second part (42); when the panel assembly (2) is stored, the second part (42) is folded relative to the first part (41) to overlap, and the first plate (21) and the second plate (22) are relatively folded and arranged vertically close to the inner wall of the sink body (1) along with the second part (42).

5. The water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sides of the first part (41) and the second part (42) are provided with positioning members (43) capable of positioning when the two parts are relatively unfolded to 90 degrees, the first end of the positioning member (43) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the first part (41), and the second end of the positioning member (43) can slide relative to the side of the second part (42) and be locked to limit position.

6. The water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning member (43) is a connecting rod, and a sliding groove (421) extending along its length direction is provided on the side of the second part (42). The end of the sliding groove (421) close to the first part (41) protrudes upward to form a positioning opening (422). The second end of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the sliding groove (421) through an axis and can slide into the positioning opening (422) to support the second part (42) on the first part (41).

7. The water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first plate (21) is a solid plate, and the second plate (22) is provided with a plurality of drainage holes (221) to form a drainage plate.

8. A cleaning machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a water tank body (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 and a water pump assembly for pumping water at the bottom of the water tank body (1) upwards.