Functional box, cylinder structure and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of clothes processing equipment, and discloses a functional box, a cylinder structure and clothes processing equipment. The functional box is arranged in the roller body and comprises an annular box body, an elastic clamping assembly and a quick release mechanism. The annular box body is used for accommodating clothes treatment substances and is provided with a mounting middle hole, the connecting shaft in the roller body is inserted into the mounting middle hole, the elastic clamping component is arranged on the inner wall of the mounting middle hole and is detachably clamped on the connecting shaft, and the quick release mechanism is movably arranged in the mounting middle hole. And the elastic clamping component can be separated from the connecting shaft under the driving of the quick release mechanism. The functional box is convenient to disassemble and assemble in the roller body, the loading and unloading efficiency is effectively improved, and a user can conveniently add and replace the clothes treatment substances in the functional box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, in particular to a function box, a drum structure and clothing treatment equipment. Background Art

[0002] In clothing treatment equipment such as a dryer or a washing machine with a drying function, a function box for accommodating clothing treatment substances such as an aroma box needs to be provided.

[0003] In existing clothing treatment equipment such as a dryer, the function box is generally arranged in the front support on the front side of the drum opening, integrated in the device for filtering lint, or the function box is arranged at the rear side of the bottom in the axial direction of the drum.

[0004] The above-mentioned arrangement position and installation method of the function box are not conducive to the user to install and disassemble the function box, so it is not conducive to adding and replacing the clothing treatment substances in the function box.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a function box, a drum structure and clothing treatment equipment to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] According to one aspect of the utility model, the purpose is to provide a function box, which is convenient for disassembly and installation in the drum body, effectively improves the loading and unloading efficiency, and is convenient for the user to add and replace the clothing treatment substances in the function box.

[0007] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] A function box is arranged in the drum body and includes:

[0009] An annular box body, an elastic clamping component and a quick-release mechanism. The annular box body accommodates clothing treatment substances and is provided with an installation middle hole. A connecting shaft in the drum body is inserted into the installation middle hole. The elastic clamping component is arranged on the inner wall of the installation middle hole and is detachably clamped on the connecting shaft. The quick-release mechanism is movably arranged in the installation middle hole, and the elastic clamping component can be driven by the quick-release mechanism to disengage from the connecting shaft.

[0010] Through the above arrangement, the cooperation between the elastic clamping component and the connecting shaft can enable the annular box body to be reliably installed on the connecting shaft, and the annular box body and the connecting shaft can be connected by means of plugging, which is convenient and fast to install. Through this quick-release mechanism, the quick separation of the elastic clamping component and the connecting shaft can be realized, and the efficiency and convenience of disassembling the function box are improved.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the function box provided by the utility model, a clamping groove is formed on the side of the connecting shaft;

[0012] The elastic snap-fit ​​assembly includes a plurality of elastic snap-fit ​​parts, which are arranged in a circular array and spaced apart from each other on the inner wall of the installation center hole. The elastic snap-fit ​​parts include a connecting portion and a snap-fit ​​portion that are fixed to each other. The connecting portion is connected to the inner wall of the installation center hole, and the snap-fit ​​portion extends toward the central axis of the installation center hole. The snap-fit ​​portion can be snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0013] Through the above arrangement, the resilient clamping member can be used to realize the detachable connection between the annular box body and the connecting shaft, and the assembly efficiency of the annular box body and the connecting shaft is improved.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the functional box provided by the utility model, the clamping groove is an annular structure, and the clamping groove is circumferentially opened on the connecting shaft.

[0015] Through the above arrangement, a plurality of elastic snap-fit ​​parts can be snap-fitted into one snap-fitting groove without considering the corresponding relationship between the elastic snap-fit ​​parts and the snap-fitting grooves, thereby further improving assembly efficiency and facilitating user operation.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the functional box provided by the utility model, the quick-release mechanism includes an elastic element and a pressing button, the pressing button is arranged at the end of the elastic element in the axial direction, the elastic element presses against the connecting shaft along its axial direction, and the pressing button moves toward the connecting shaft along the axial direction of the installation center hole, and can support and open the multiple connecting parts. The clamping part is driven by the connecting part to move away from the central axis of the installation center hole and escape from the clamping groove.

[0017] Through the above arrangement, the elastic clamping part and the clamping groove can be quickly separated by pressing the button.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the functional box provided by the utility model, a guide portion is provided on the peripheral side of the end of the connecting shaft, and the clamping portion can move along the guide portion and enter the clamping groove.

[0019] Through the above arrangement, when the connecting shaft is inserted into the installation hole, it is convenient for the connecting shaft to be inserted between the multiple clamping parts, and it is convenient for the multiple clamping parts to enter the clamping groove 111 under the guidance of the guide part.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the functional box provided by the utility model, the functional box also includes an annular elastic auxiliary piece, which is sleeved outside the plurality of connecting parts, and the plurality of connecting parts can be brought closer to each other and gathered under the elastic force of the annular elastic auxiliary piece.

[0021] Through the above arrangement, the quick release mechanism can be prevented from escaping from the installation hole, so as to improve the structural integrity of the quick release mechanism and the annular box body.

[0022] As a preferred solution of the functional box provided by the present utility model, a limiting portion is provided at the end of the installation through hole, and the limiting portion extends towards the central axis of the installation through hole, and partially stops the quick-release mechanism in the radial direction of the installation through hole.

[0023] Through the above setting, it is possible to provide assistance on the basis of the self-elasticity of the connecting portion, so that multiple clamping portions quickly extend out of the installation groove, and the speed of the elastic clamping member returning to its original state is increased.

[0024] As a preferred solution of the functional box provided by the present utility model, the annular box body includes a detachable receiving box and a cover plate, and the cover plate covers the opening of the receiving box.

[0025] Through the above setting, when the cover plate is separated from the receiving box, it is convenient for the user to add clothing treatment substances into the receiving box.

[0026] According to another aspect of the present utility model, the purpose is to provide a cylinder structure, the cylinder structure includes the drum body and the functional box according to any one of the above solutions, the drum body can rotate around its own axis, and the rotating shaft of the drum body extends into the drum body to form the connecting shaft, and the functional box is detachably arranged on the connecting shaft.

[0027] Through the above setting, by improving the original structure in the clothing treatment device, an installation position can be provided for the functional box.

[0028] According to another aspect of the present utility model, the purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device, the clothing treatment device includes a device box body and the cylinder structure according to the above solution, and the drum body is rotatably arranged in the device box body around its own axis.

[0029] The beneficial effects of the present utility model:

[0030] The functional box provided by the present utility model is arranged inside the drum body, and includes an annular box body, an elastic clamping component and a quick-release mechanism. The annular box body contains clothing treatment substances and is provided with an installation middle hole, and a connecting shaft inside the drum body is inserted into the installation middle hole. The elastic clamping component is arranged on the inner wall of the installation middle hole and is detachably clamped on the connecting shaft. The quick-release mechanism is movably arranged inside the installation middle hole, and the elastic clamping component can be driven by the quick-release mechanism to disengage from the connecting shaft. That is to say, through the cooperation of the elastic clamping component and the connecting shaft, the functional box can be reliably installed on the connecting shaft, and the annular box body and the connecting shaft can be connected by means of plugging, and the installation is convenient and fast. Through the quick-release mechanism, the elastic clamping component can be quickly separated from the connecting shaft, improving the efficiency and convenience of disassembling the functional box. That is to say, the drum structure facilitates the disassembly and installation of the functional box, effectively improving the loading and unloading efficiency of the functional box and facilitating the user to add and replace the clothing treatment substances in the functional box.

[0031] The drum structure provided by the present utility model processes the clothes in the drum body through the clothing treatment substances in the functional box.

[0032] The clothing treatment device provided by the present utility model uses this drum structure to accommodate and process clothes. Description of the Drawings

[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the inner bottom of the drum body provided by Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the drum body and the functional box provided by Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the drum body and the functional box provided by Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 is an assembly schematic diagram of the drum body and the functional box provided by Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a partially enlarged view of the structure marked A in ;

[0038] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the drum body and the functional box provided by Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 7 is an assembly schematic diagram of the drum body and the functional box provided by Embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0040] In the figure:

[0041] 100. Drum body; 110. Connecting shaft; 111. Clamping groove; 112. Guiding part;

[0042] 200. Function box; 210. Ring-shaped box body; 211. Installation middle hole; 212. Limiting part; 213. Accommodating box; 214. Cover plate; 220. Elastic clamping part; 221. Connecting part; 222. Clamping part; 230. Quick-release mechanism; 231. Elastic element; 232. Pressing button; 240. Ring-shaped elastic auxiliary part. Specific embodiments

[0043] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. In addition, it should be noted that for the sake of description, only parts related to the present utility model are shown in the drawings, rather than all structures.

[0044] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0045] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", and "under" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0046] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "right", and "left" are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and do not have special meanings.

[0047] Embodiment 1

[0048] This embodiment provides a functional box, a drum structure and a laundry treatment device. The laundry treatment device includes a device cabinet and the drum structure provided in this embodiment. The drum structure is rotatably disposed in the device cabinet about its own axis. The laundry treatment device can be a dryer or a washing machine with a drying function.

[0049] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the inner bottom of the drum body provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model; Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the drum body and the functional box provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model; Figure 3 Schematic diagram showing the assembly process of the drum body and the functional box provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model; Figure 4 Schematic diagram showing the assembly of the drum body and the functional box provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model. The drum structure includes a drum body 100 and the functional box 200 provided in this embodiment. It should be noted that when the laundry treatment device is a dryer, the drum body 100 is rotatably disposed in the device cabinet about its own axis. When the laundry treatment device is a washing machine with a drying function, the drum structure further includes an outer drum, the outer drum is disposed in the device cabinet, and the drum body 100 is rotatably disposed in the outer drum. In this embodiment, the laundry treatment device is a dryer.

[0050] Specifically, the functional box 200 is detachably disposed in the drum body 100 and can accommodate laundry treatment substances such as fragrance blocks for adding fragrance to the laundry during the drying process.

[0051] Specifically, a connecting shaft 110 is provided inside the drum body 100. The connecting shaft 110 can provide an installation position for the function box 200. The function box 200 includes an annular box body 210, an elastic clamping component, and a quick-release mechanism 230. The annular box body 210 contains a laundry treatment substance, and the connecting shaft 110 can be inserted into the installation through-hole 211 of the annular box body 210. The elastic clamping component is arranged on the inner wall of the installation through-hole 211 and is detachably clamped to the connecting shaft 110. When the connecting shaft 110 is inserted into the installation through-hole 211 and the annular box body 210 is installed in place, a part of the elastic clamping component is clamped to the connecting shaft 110. The quick-release mechanism 230 is movably arranged in the installation through-hole 211, and the elastic clamping component can be driven by the quick-release mechanism 230 to disengage from the connecting shaft 110, so as to facilitate the separation of the annular box body 210 from the connecting shaft 110. Through the cooperation of the elastic clamping component and the connecting shaft 110, the function box 200 can be reliably installed on the connecting shaft 110, and the annular box body 210 and the connecting shaft 110 can be connected by means of plugging, which is convenient and fast for installation. Through the quick-release mechanism 230, the quick separation of the elastic clamping component and the connecting shaft 110 can be realized, improving the efficiency and convenience of disassembling the function box 200.

[0052] More specifically, in this embodiment, the rotating shaft of the drum body 100 extends into the drum body 100 to form the connecting shaft 110. By improving the original structure of the laundry treatment device, that is, the rotating shaft of the drum body 100, an installation position can be provided for the function box 200. That is to say, in this embodiment, the function box 200 is specifically arranged at the inner bottom in the axial direction of the drum body 100.

[0053] Even more specifically, the annular box body 210 includes a receiving box 213 and a cover plate 214 that are detachably connected. The receiving box 213 is provided with an opening on the side facing the inner bottom of the drum body 100, and the cover plate 214 is detachably arranged at the opening. The cover plate 214 can be detachably connected to the receiving box 213 by means of threaded connection or interference fit, etc. When the cover plate 214 is separated from the receiving box 213, the user can add or replace the laundry treatment substance into the receiving box 213 through the above-mentioned opening.

[0054] Preferably, the receiving box 213 is in a conical structure with a surface having an arc transition. Along the direction close to the cover plate 214, the diameter of the receiving box 213 gradually increases. Through the above setting, the shape of the function box can be made more matching with the inner bottom of the drum body 100, avoiding the problem of obvious step structure between the two, which may cause the accumulation of laundry lint.

[0055] Continue to refer to Figures 2 - 4, a clamping groove 111 is formed on the side of the connecting shaft 110. The elastic clamping assembly includes a plurality of elastic clamping members 220, which are arranged in a circular array and are spaced apart from each other on the inner wall of the mounting hole 211. The elastic clamping member 220 can be clamped in the clamping groove 111.

[0056] Optionally, the clamping groove 111 can be a plurality of V-shaped grooves arranged in a circular array, and a plurality of elastic clamping members 220 can be respectively clamped in the plurality of V-shaped grooves to fix the elastic clamping members 220 on the connecting shaft 110.

[0057] Optionally, the clamping groove 111 can also be an annular structure, and the clamping groove 111 is formed on the connecting shaft 110 in the circumferential direction. That is to say, a plurality of elastic clamping members 220 can all be clamped in the annular clamping groove 111, without the need to correspond each individual elastic clamping member 220 to a V-shaped groove one by one, further improving the assembly efficiency and facilitating user operation.

[0058] Specifically, an installation groove (not shown in the figure) is recessed on the inner wall of the mounting hole 211. The connecting portion 221 is connected to the bottom of the installation groove. The clamping portion 222 extends towards the central axis of the mounting hole 211 and can extend out of the installation groove to be clamped in the clamping groove 111. The clamping portion 222 can also retract into the installation groove to disengage from the clamping groove 111.

[0059] Continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the quick-release mechanism 230 includes an elastic element 231 and a pressing button 232. The pressing button 232 is arranged at the end of the elastic element 231. The elastic element 231 abuts against the end of the connecting shaft 110 along its axial direction and can be compressed or restored along its own axial direction. Along the direction close to the end of the connecting shaft 110, the distance between a plurality of connecting portions 221 gradually decreases. The pressing button 232 moves towards the connecting shaft 110 along the axial direction of the mounting hole 211, can compress the elastic element 231, and brace and open a plurality of the connecting portions 221, so that a plurality of clamping portions 222 move away from the central axis of the mounting hole 211 and finally disengage from the clamping groove 111. When the clamping portion 222 disengages from the clamping groove 111, the force applied to the pressing button 232 is removed, and after the annular box body 210 is taken away until the connecting shaft 110 disengages from the mounting hole 211, the elastic element 231 returns to its original state. And because the connecting portion 221 has a certain elasticity, at this time, the clamping portion 222 can be kept in a state of extending out of the installation groove under its own elastic action. Through the above pressing button 232, the quick separation of the elastic clamping member 220 and the clamping groove 111 can be realized.

[0060] Figure 5 shownFigure 4 The enlarged view of the structure marked as A in the figure is shown in Figure 1. Figure 5 , the guide portion 112 is provided on the peripheral side of the end of the connecting shaft 110, and the clamping portion 222 can move along the guide portion 112 and enter the clamping groove 111. In this embodiment, the guide portion 112 can be obtained by chamfering the peripheral edge of the end of the connecting shaft 110. Through the above arrangement, when the connecting shaft 110 is inserted into the installation hole 211, it is convenient for the connecting shaft 110 to be inserted between the multiple clamping portions 222, and it is convenient for the multiple clamping portions 222 to enter the clamping groove 111 under the guiding action of the guide portion 112.

[0061] Specifically, a limiting portion 212 is further provided at the end of the installation middle hole 211. The limiting portion 212 extends toward the central axis of the installation middle hole 211, and partially stops at an end of the pressing button 232 away from the elastic element 231 in the radial direction of the installation middle hole 211. Through the above arrangement, the quick release mechanism 230 can be prevented from escaping from the installation middle hole 211, so as to improve the structural integrity of the quick release mechanism 230 and the annular box body 210.

[0062] Embodiment 2

[0063] This embodiment provides a functional box and a tube structure.

[0064] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the assembly process of the drum body and the functional box provided in the second embodiment of the utility model; Figure 7 The following is a schematic diagram showing the assembly of the drum body and the functional box provided in the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the function box 200 provided in this embodiment further includes an annular elastic auxiliary member 240 .

[0065] Specifically, the annular elastic auxiliary member 240 is sleeved on the outer sides of the plurality of connecting parts 221, and the plurality of connecting parts 221 can be brought close to each other and gathered together under the elastic force of the annular elastic auxiliary member 240. The annular elastic auxiliary member 240 can provide assistance to the connecting parts 221 on the basis of their own elasticity, so that after the clamping part 222 is separated from the clamping groove 111 and the force applied to the pressing button 232 is removed, and the annular box body 210 is taken until the connecting shaft 110 is separated from the installation middle hole 211, the plurality of connecting parts 221 can rebound quickly, so that the plurality of clamping parts 222 can be quickly extended out of the installation groove, so as to increase the speed at which the elastic clamping member 220 returns to its original state.

[0066] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, rather than limitations on the implementation manners of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present utility model. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. Functional box, characterized in that, It is arranged in the drum body (100) and comprises: An annular box body (210), an elastic snap-fit ​​assembly and a quick-release mechanism (230), wherein the annular box body (210) contains clothing treatment substances and is provided with an installation hole (211), wherein a connecting shaft (110) in the drum body (100) is inserted into the installation hole (211), wherein the elastic snap-fit ​​assembly is arranged on the inner wall of the installation hole (211) and is detachably snap-fitted to the connecting shaft (110), wherein the quick-release mechanism (230) is movably arranged in the installation hole (211), and wherein the elastic snap-fit ​​assembly can be detached from the connecting shaft (110) under the drive of the quick-release mechanism (230).

2. The functional box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping groove (111) is provided on the side of the connecting shaft (110); The elastic snap-fit ​​assembly comprises a plurality of elastic snap-fit ​​parts (220), the plurality of elastic snap-fit ​​parts (220) being arranged in a circular array and spaced apart from each other on the inner wall of the installation center hole (211), the elastic snap-fit ​​parts (220) comprising a connecting portion (221) and a snap-fit ​​part (222) which are fixedly connected to each other, the connecting portion (221) being connected to the inner wall of the installation center hole (211), the snap-fit ​​part (222) extending toward the central axis of the installation center hole (211), and the snap-fit ​​part (222) being capable of being snap-fitted into the snap-fitting groove (111).

3. The functional box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping groove (111) is an annular structure, and the clamping groove (111) is opened on the connecting shaft (110) along the circumferential direction.

4. The functional box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The quick release mechanism (230) comprises an elastic element (231) and a pressing button (232); the pressing button (232) is arranged at an end of the elastic element (231) in the axial direction; the elastic element (231) presses against the connecting shaft (110) along its axial direction; the pressing button (232) moves toward the connecting shaft (110) along the axial direction of the installation center hole (211) and is capable of supporting and opening the plurality of connecting portions (221); the clamping portion (222) moves away from the central axis of the installation center hole (211) and escapes from the clamping groove (111) under the drive of the connecting portion (221).

5. The functional box according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide portion (112) is provided on the circumferential side of the end of the connecting shaft (110), and the clamping portion (222) can move along the guide portion (112) and enter the clamping groove (111).

6. The functional box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The functional box further comprises an annular elastic auxiliary member (240), wherein the annular elastic auxiliary member (240) is sleeved outside the plurality of connecting portions (221), and the plurality of connecting portions (221) can be brought closer to each other and gathered together under the elastic force of the annular elastic auxiliary member (240).

7. The functional box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A limiting portion (212) is provided at the end of the installation center hole (211), and the limiting portion (212) extends toward the central axis of the installation center hole (211) and partially stops at the quick-release mechanism (230) in the radial direction of the installation center hole (211).

8. The functional box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The annular box body (210) comprises a detachably connected containing box (213) and a cover plate (214), wherein the cover plate (214) is arranged to cover the opening of the containing box (213).

9. Cylinder structure, characterized in that, It comprises the drum body (100) and the functional box as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the drum body (100) is capable of rotating around its own axis, the rotating shaft of the drum body (100) extends into the drum body (100) to form the connecting shaft (110), and the functional box is detachably arranged on the connecting shaft (110).

10. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: It comprises an equipment box and the drum structure as claimed in claim 9, wherein the drum body (100) is rotatably arranged around its own axis in the equipment box.

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