Bucket assembly and clothes processing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tub assembly and a laundry treating apparatus. The barrel assembly comprises an inner barrel and a restraining structure. The inner barrel is provided with a clothes processing cavity and a throwing opening communicated with the clothes processing cavity. The restraining structure is movably connected with the inner barrel, the restraining structure has a restraining state and a storage state, and in the restraining state, the restraining structure shields at least part of the throwing opening and is used for restraining the clothes in the clothes processing cavity; in the storage state, the restraining structure avoids the throwing opening and is used for relieving restraining on the clothes. According to the technical scheme, the constraint structure can be prevented from being lost, and the use convenience and reliability are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a barrel assembly and a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, some clothing processing devices (such as washing machines, integrated washing and drying machines, etc.) need to use a pressure plate or other structures detachably connected to the barrel body to prevent the clothing from floating when processing clothing that is easy to float, such as down jackets. Since the washing frequency of clothing that is easy to float, such as down jackets, is not high, the pressure plate is not often used, and thus may be separated from the barrel body for a long time, which may easily cause the pressure plate to be lost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a barrel assembly and a clothing processing device, which can prevent the loss of the restraining structure and improve the convenience and reliability of use.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a barrel assembly, the barrel assembly comprising:

[0005] An inner barrel having a clothes processing chamber and a loading port communicating with the clothes processing chamber; and

[0006] A restraining structure is movably connected to the inner barrel and has a restraining state and a storage state. In the restraining state, the restraining structure blocks at least a portion of the delivery port to restrain the clothes in the clothing processing chamber; in the storage state, the restraining structure avoids the delivery port to release the restraint on the clothes.

[0007] In one embodiment, the inner barrel has a storage cavity communicated with the clothing processing cavity, and in the storage state, the restraint structure is at least partially stored in the storage cavity.

[0008] In one embodiment, the inner barrel comprises:

[0009] A barrel body having the delivery port; and

[0010] The storage piece is connected to the barrel body, and the storage piece has the storage cavity, or the barrel body and the storage piece jointly form the storage cavity.

[0011] In one embodiment, the constraint structure comprises:

[0012] a restraining member having a first end and a second end;

[0013] In the restrained state, the first end and the second end are respectively located at different positions of the barrel body along the circumferential direction, so that the restraining member spans across the delivery opening to cover at least a portion of the delivery opening;

[0014] In the storage state, the first end and the second end are stored in the storage cavity.

[0015] In one embodiment, in the constrained state, the constraining member passes through the central axis of the barrel body.

[0016] In one embodiment, the constraining member is an integral constraining belt, and two ends of the constraining belt are respectively formed as the first end and the second end.

[0017] In one embodiment, the constraining member includes a first constraining belt and a second constraining belt. In the constrained state, the first constraining belt and the second constraining belt are detachably connected within the feeding port;

[0018] One end of the first constraining belt away from the second constraining belt is the first end, and one end of the second constraining belt away from the first constraining belt is the second end.

[0019] In one embodiment, the detachable connection manner between the first constraining belt and the second constraining belt includes at least one of snap connection, screw connection, magnetic attraction connection, and bonding.

[0020] In one embodiment, one end of the first constraining belt for connecting with the second constraining belt is provided with a first snap member, and one end of the second constraining belt for connecting with the first constraining belt is provided with a second snap member. In the constrained state, the first snap member is snap-connected with the second snap member.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first snap member is provided with an avoidance channel penetrating therethrough, and the second snap member includes a locking tongue, and the locking tongue includes a main body portion and an extension portion;

[0022] In the constrained state, at least a part of the main body portion is located in the avoidance channel, and the extension portion abuts against a side of the first snap member away from the second snap member, so that the locking tongue and the first snap member are in limit fit in a first direction.

[0023] In one embodiment, the first snap member includes:

[0024] A first snap main body, connecting the first constraining belt, provided with the avoidance channel, and the first snap main body is further provided with a clamping portion; and

[0025] A limiting member, disposed on a side of the first snap main body away from the second snap member, and spaced from the clamping portion in a second direction, and the second direction is disposed at an angle with the first direction;

[0026] Wherein, in the restrained state, at least part of the limiting member is located at the front side of the main body in the first direction, and the limiting portion abuts against the front end of the main body along the first direction, so as to limit the main body in the first direction;

[0027] Furthermore, the abutting portion abuts against the extending portion, and the limiting member abuts against a side of the main body away from the abutting portion, so as to limit the locking tongue in the second direction.

[0028] In one embodiment, the limiting member includes:

[0029] A connecting plate, one end of which is connected to the first clamping body; and

[0030] A limiting protrusion connected to an end of the connecting plate away from the first clamping body and spaced apart from the first clamping body in the extending direction of the connecting plate;

[0031] In the restrained state, the connecting plate abuts against the lower surface of the main body along the second direction, and the limiting protrusion abuts against the front end of the main body along the first direction.

[0032] In one embodiment, a side of the limiting protrusion close to the connecting plate is provided with an arc-shaped transition portion; and / or,

[0033] A curved transition portion is provided on a side of the limiting protrusion facing away from the connecting plate; and / or,

[0034] The end of the main body portion facing the limiting protrusion is arranged in an arc shape in the restrained state.

[0035] In one embodiment, the second clamping member includes a second clamping body, and the second clamping body or the locking tongue is connected to the second restraining belt;

[0036] The second clamping body is provided with a receiving groove, and the bottom wall of the receiving groove is provided with a through hole for the main body to movably pass through. In the restrained state, the notch of the receiving groove faces the first clamping body, and the locking tongue extends out of the receiving groove. In the storage state, the locking tongue does not protrude from the notch of the receiving groove.

[0037] In one embodiment, the storage member includes at least a first sub-storage member and a second sub-storage member, the storage cavity includes at least a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity, the first sub-storage member has the first sub-cavity or the first sub-storage member and the barrel body together form the first sub-cavity, the second sub-storage member has the second sub-cavity or the second sub-storage member and the barrel body together form the second sub-cavity;

[0038] In the stored state, the first restraint belt and the second restraint belt are stored in the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity, respectively.

[0039] In one embodiment, the inner tub includes a waterfall cover plate connected to the tub body, and the waterfall cover plate forms one of the first sub-storage member and the second sub-storage member; and / or,

[0040] The inner tub includes a washing cover plate connected to the tub body, and the washing cover plate forms one of the first sub-storage member and the second sub-storage member.

[0041] In one embodiment, the constraint structure includes two constraint members, and each constraint member includes the first constraint band and the second constraint band;

[0042] The inner tub includes two waterfall cover plates and two washing cover plates arranged at intervals along its circumferential direction. Any two combinations of the two waterfall cover plates and the two washing cover plates form two sets of storage members. Each set of storage members includes the first sub-storage member and the second sub-storage member. The storage cavity of each set of storage members includes the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity. The first sub-cavity is used to store the first end, and the second sub-cavity is used to store the second end.

[0043] In one embodiment, in the constrained state, the two constraint members are stacked along the axial direction of the tub body, and the extending directions of the two constraint members are perpendicular; and / or,

[0044] The intersection of the two constraint members is located on the central axis of the tub body.

[0045] In one embodiment, the constraint structure further includes:

[0046] A first tensioning member and a second tensioning member, which are respectively located in the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity, and are respectively connected to the first constraint band and the second constraint band. The first tensioning member is used to apply a force in the direction approaching the first sub-cavity to the first constraint band at least in the constrained state, and the second tensioning member is used to apply a force in the direction approaching the second sub-cavity to the second constraint band at least in the constrained state.

[0047] In one embodiment, both the first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are torsion springs and are respectively connected to at least a part of the first constraint band and the second constraint band; or,

[0048] Both the first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are counterweights, and the first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are respectively connected to the first constraint band and the second constraint band and can move axially in the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity of the inner tub.

[0049] In one embodiment, both the first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are counterweights, the first end and the second end are free ends, the first tensioning member is connected to the first end, and the second tensioning member is connected to the second end; or,

[0050] Both the first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are counterweights, the first end and the second end are fixed ends, the first tensioning member is fixedly connected to the portion of the first restraint belt located in the first sub - cavity to move axially along the inner barrel together with the first restraint belt, and the second tensioning member is fixedly connected to the portion of the second restraint belt located in the second sub - cavity to move axially along the inner barrel together with the second restraint belt; or,

[0051] Both the first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are counterweights, the first end and the second end are fixed ends. Axially along the inner barrel, the portion of the first restraint belt located in the first sub - cavity is arranged in a meandering manner to define a first counterweight space with an upward - opening, the first tensioning member is located in the first counterweight space and can slide relative to the first restraint belt. The portion of the second restraint belt located in the second sub - cavity is arranged in a meandering manner to define a second counterweight space with an upward - opening, and the second tensioning member is located in the second counterweight space and can slide relative to the second restraint belt.

[0052] In one embodiment, both the first sub - cavity and the second sub - cavity extend axially along the inner barrel; and / or,

[0053] The first sub - receiving member is provided with two first guiding ribs arranged side by side and extending axially along the inner barrel. The first tensioning member and the first restraint belt are located between the two first guiding ribs. The second sub - receiving member is provided with two second guiding ribs arranged side by side and extending axially along the inner barrel. The second tensioning member and the second restraint belt are located between the two second guiding ribs.

[0054] In one embodiment, the restraint structure includes at least two restraint plates located at different positions in the circumferential direction of the inner barrel. One end of each restraint plate is rotatably connected to the inner barrel and can rotate about an axis forming an angle with the axial direction of the inner barrel; in the restraint state, the restraint plates are arranged at an angle with the axial direction of the inner barrel, and at least two ends of the restraint plates away from the inner barrel are detachably connected within the feeding port; in the storage state, the restraint plates are attached to the inner wall of the clothing treatment cavity; or

[0055] The restraint structure includes at least two restraint rods, which are respectively located at different positions on the circumference of the inner barrel, one end of each restraint rod is rotatably connected to the inner barrel, and can rotate around an axis along the axial direction of the inner barrel to screw into or out of the delivery port; in the restrained state, the restraint rod is set at an angle to the axial direction of the inner barrel, and at least two restraint rods are detachably connected to the delivery port at one end away from the inner barrel; in the storage state, the restraint rod is attached to the inner wall of the clothing processing chamber; or,

[0056] The restraining structure is a foldable folding member. In the restraining state, the restraining structure is stretched to span the delivery port; in the storage state, the restraining structure is folded and contracted on at least one side of the circumference of the inner barrel.

[0057] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a clothes processing device, the clothes processing device comprising:

[0058] The housing; and

[0059] A barrel assembly as described in any of the above items, wherein the barrel assembly is arranged in the box body.

[0060] Based on the above embodiments, the barrel assembly proposed in the embodiments of the present application includes an inner barrel and a constraint structure movably connected to the inner barrel. The inner barrel has a clothing processing chamber and a delivery port connected to the clothing processing chamber, and the constraint structure has a constraint state and a storage state. In the constraint state, the constraint structure blocks at least part of the delivery port, and is used to constrain the clothing in the clothing processing chamber to ensure the cleaning effect and avoid damage to the clothing; in the storage state, the constraint structure avoids the delivery port, and is used to release the constraint on the clothing so that the clothing can enter and exit the clothing processing chamber through the delivery port.

[0061] Compared with the related art, the technical solution of the present application integrates the function of restraining clothes by setting a restraint structure, so that the restraint structure is in a restraining state when the clothes need to be restrained, and in a storage state when the clothes do not need to be restrained. The above functions can be achieved by switching the state of the restraint structure, and there is no need to frequently disassemble and assemble the restraint structure, which is more convenient and quick to use. The restraint structure of the present application restrains or releases the restraint of clothes by switching the restraint state and the storage state relative to the inner barrel. Therefore, the restraint structure can be attached to the inner barrel and always maintain a connection with the inner barrel, thereby avoiding the loss of the restraint structure and not being difficult to find the restraint structure after a long period of non-use, thereby improving product reliability and user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0062] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0063] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of a bucket assembly in a constrained state in an embodiment of the present application;

[0064] Figure 2 For Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the bucket assembly in the storage state when the constraint structure is in the storage state;

[0065] Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of a receiving member and a constraint structure in a constrained state in an embodiment of the present application;

[0066] Figure 4 For Figure 3 Cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the receiving member and the constraint structure in ;

[0067] Figure 5 Structural schematic diagram of a receiving member and a constraint structure in a storage state in an embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Figure 6 For Figure 3 Enlarged structural schematic diagram of the position A in ;

[0069] Figure 7 Structural schematic diagram of a lock tongue in an embodiment of the present application;

[0070] Figure 8 For Figure 4 Enlarged structural schematic diagram of the position B in ;

[0071] Figure 9 For Figure 5 Enlarged structural schematic diagram of the position D in ;

[0072] Figure 10 Structural schematic diagram of a receiving member and a constraint structure in another embodiment of the present application;

[0073] Figure 11 Structural schematic diagram of a constraint structure and a tensioning member in an embodiment of the present application;

[0074] Figure 12 For Figure 4 Enlarged structural schematic diagram of the position C in ;

[0075] Figure 13 Structural schematic diagram of a bucket assembly in yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0076] Figure 14 This is a schematic structural diagram of the bucket assembly according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0077] Figure 15 This is a schematic structural diagram of the bucket assembly according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0078] Description of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0079] 1. Bucket assembly;

[0080] 10. Inner bucket; 101. Laundry treatment cavity; 103. Feeding port; 11. Bucket body; 111. Bucket main body; 113. Balance ring; 13. Storage member; 13a. First sub-storage member; 13b. Second sub-storage member; 131. Storage cavity; 131a. First sub-cavity; 131b. Second sub-cavity; 133. First access opening; 134. Second access opening; 135. First guiding rib; 136. Second guiding rib; 15. Spray waterfall cover plate; 16. Washing cover plate; 161. Fuzz filter;

[0081] 30. Constraint structure; 31. Constraint belt; 31a. First constraint belt; 31b. Second constraint belt; 311. First end; 312. Second end; 313a. First counterweight space; 313b. Second counterweight space; 314. Limit shaft; 33. First clamping member; 331. First clamping main body; 3311. Avoidance channel; 3313. Clamping portion; 333. Limiting member; 3331. Connecting plate; 3333. Limiting protrusion; 3333a. Arc transition portion; 35. Second clamping member; 351. Second clamping main body; 3511. Accommodating groove; 3513. Through hole; 353. Lock tongue; 3531. Main body portion; 3533. Extension portion; 361. First tensioning member; 363. Second tensioning member; 37. Constraint plate; 38. Constraint rod; 39. Folding member.

[0082] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Detailed implementation manners

[0083] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the following will further describe the embodiments of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0084] When the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. On the contrary, they are only examples of the devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0085] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that terms such as "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "a plurality of" means two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects and indicates that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0086] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs. The terms used in the description of this specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0087] Please refer to Figure 1 , on the one hand, the present application provides a laundry treatment device. Laundry treatment devices, such as washing machines, washer-dryers, etc., are mostly used for operations such as washing and dehydrating various types of clothes. Laundry treatment devices can also include shoe washing machines for washing shoes. Specifically, the laundry treatment device includes a cabinet, a driving device, and a tub assembly 1. The cabinet constitutes the outer shell part of the laundry treatment device and can provide an installation basis for the tub assembly 1, the driving device, and other components, and protect the tub assembly 1, the driving device, and other components. At the same time, the surface of the cabinet also constitutes the main appearance surface of the laundry treatment device. The tub assembly 1 is the main structure for providing the washing function in the laundry treatment device and includes an outer tub and an inner tub 10 disposed in the outer tub. The inner tub 10 defines a laundry treatment chamber 101 and a feeding port 103 communicating with the laundry treatment chamber 101. Clothes can be put into the laundry treatment chamber 101 through the feeding port 103 or taken out of the laundry treatment chamber 101 through the feeding port 103. The inner tub 10 is also connected to a driving device (such as a motor). The driving device is used to drive the inner tub 10 to rotate relative to the outer tub. When the inner tub 10 rotates, it can drive the water flow in the laundry treatment chamber 101 to rotate, so that the water flow flushes the clothes. At the same time, friction and collision occur between the clothes and between the clothes and the inner wall of the inner tub 10 to cooperate with the detergent to achieve the decontamination and cleaning of the clothes.

[0088] For some clothes that are prone to floating, such as down jackets, during the washing process, the clothes float up with the water flow. On the one hand, it will cause difficulties in washing, thus reducing the washing effect. On the other hand, it is also easy for the clothes to come into close contact and friction with the barrel wall of the inner barrel 10 and other positions, resulting in wear and even damage to the clothes. In the related art, when dealing with the above-mentioned down jackets and other clothes that are prone to floating, a pressing plate or a pressing cover structure that is additionally provided and detachable relative to the clothes treatment device is mostly used. By putting the pressing plate or the pressing cover into the clothes treatment cavity 101 to press the clothes, the clothes are prevented from floating out. However, due to the low washing frequency of such clothes, the use frequency of the above-mentioned pressing cover or pressing plate is low, and it is easy to lose in daily life, resulting in inconvenient use.

[0089] In view of this, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the barrel assembly 1 proposed in the embodiment of the present application further includes a constraint structure 30, and the constraint structure 30 is movably connected to the inner barrel 10. Hereinafter, taking the inner barrel 10 being horizontally placed, the feeding port 103 opening upward, and the axial direction S of the inner barrel 10 being the vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction as an example, the barrel assembly 1 will be specifically explained.

[0090] In some embodiments, the inner barrel 10 is presented as a cylindrical barrel structure with one end open, and this opening is the feeding port 103. The bottom of the inner barrel 10 is opposite to the feeding port 103 and is connected to the output end of the driving device. The constraint structure 30 is attached to the inner barrel 10, or rather, the constraint structure 30 always maintains a connection relationship with the inner barrel 10. Among them, the constraint structure 30 has a constraint state and a storage state, and the constraint structure 30 can move relative to the inner barrel 10 to switch between the constraint state and the storage state.

[0091] As Figure 1 shown, in the constraint state, the constraint structure 30 can block a part of the feeding port 103. For example, the constraint structure 30 blocks the middle area of the feeding port 103, and the blocking area is large enough so that the clothes cannot pass through the constraint structure 30 and pass out of the feeding port 103. Thus, the clothes can be constrained in the clothes treatment cavity 101 through the constraint structure 30; or, the constraint structure 30 blocks at least a part of the feeding port 103. For example, the constraint structure 30 can completely block the feeding port 103, so that the clothes treatment cavity 101 is no longer connected to the outside through the feeding port 103. When treating the clothes, the clothes are blocked by the constraint structure 30 and cannot pass through the feeding port 103. Thus, the clothes can fully contact the liquid in the clothes treatment cavity 101, ensuring the washing effect, and can avoid the clothes coming into close contact and friction with the barrel wall of the inner barrel 10 and other positions, avoiding damage to the clothes.

[0092] As Figure 2As shown, in the storage state, the restraint structure 30 is arranged to avoid the feeding port 103. The restraint structure 30 is movable relative to the inner tub 10 and withdraws from the feeding port 103, thereby releasing the restraint on the clothes. Among them, "the restraint structure 30 is arranged to avoid the feeding port 103" can be understood as: when observing the inside of the clothes treatment cavity 101 from the feeding port 103, the restraint structure 30 is not exposed within the range of the feeding port 103, so that the restraint structure 30 does not affect the user to put clothes into the clothes treatment cavity 101 from the feeding port 103, and does not affect the user to take clothes out of the clothes treatment cavity 101 from the feeding port 103. Optionally, in the storage state, the restraint structure 30 can be attached to the wall surface of the inner tub 10 or stored in a specific space, but the restraint structure 30 always maintains the connection relationship with the inner tub 10 and constitutes a part of the tub assembly 1 of the embodiment of the present application.

[0093] Thus, the tub assembly 1 proposed in the embodiment of the present application includes an inner tub 10 and a restraint structure 30 movably connected to the inner tub 10. The inner tub 10 has a clothes treatment cavity 101 and a feeding port 103 communicating with the clothes treatment cavity 101. The restraint structure 30 has a restraint state and a storage state. In the restraint state, the restraint structure 30 blocks at least part of the feeding port 103 for restraining the clothes in the clothes treatment cavity 101 to ensure the cleaning effect and avoid damage to the clothes; in the storage state, the restraint structure 30 avoids the feeding port 103 for releasing the restraint on the clothes so that the clothes can enter and exit the clothes treatment cavity 101 through the feeding port 103.

[0094] Compared with the related art, the technical solution of the present application realizes the function of restraining clothes by setting the restraint structure 30. When it is necessary to restrain the clothes, the restraint structure 30 is in the restraint state, and when it is not necessary to restrain the clothes, the restraint structure 30 is in the storage state. The above function can be realized by switching the state of the restraint structure 30, without frequently disassembling and assembling the restraint structure 30, which is more convenient and fast to use. The restraint structure 30 restrains or releases the restraint on the clothes by switching the restraint state and the storage state by moving relative to the inner tub 10. Therefore, the restraint structure 30 can be attached to the inner tub 10 and always maintain the connection relationship with the inner tub 10, thereby avoiding the loss of the restraint structure 30 and making it difficult to find the restraint structure 30 after a long time of non-use, and further improving the product reliability and the user experience.

[0095] In some embodiments, the inner tub 10 is provided with a storage cavity 131 communicating with the laundry treatment cavity 101. In the storage state, the constraint structure 30 is at least partially stored in the storage cavity 131, and when in use, the constraint structure 30 is withdrawn from the storage cavity 131 and switched to the constraint state. It can be understood that the storage cavity 131 can be provided in the body part or the bottom part of the inner tub 10, as long as it is ensured that the constraint structure 30 can block the feeding port 103 in the constraint state. By providing the storage cavity 131, when there is no need to constrain the laundry, the constraint structure 30 is housed in the storage cavity 131, which not only helps to preserve the constraint structure 30, but also can further reduce the interference of the constraint structure 30 on the laundry in the laundry treatment cavity 101 and ensure the normal progress of other laundry treatment procedures.

[0096] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , in an embodiment, the inner tub 10 includes a tub body 11 and a storage member 13. The tub body 11 is the main structure of the inner tub 10. The bottom of the tub body 11 is connected to the driving device, and the tub body 11 defines the laundry treatment cavity 101 and the feeding port 103, and the storage member 13 is connected to the tub body 11. It can be understood that the feeding port 103 is a space through which the laundry can pass in and out of the laundry treatment cavity 101, and it can be formed by enclosing the structure at the upper end of the tub body 11. For example, in some structural forms, the tub body 11 includes a tub main body 111 and a balance ring 113, and the balance ring 113 is arranged at the opening end of the tub main body 111. Among them, the feeding port can be defined by the tub main body 111 or by the balance ring 113. Optionally, the storage member 13 itself has a storage cavity 131. For example, the storage member 13 itself is a hollow box body and is connected to the tub body 11. Alternatively, the tub body 11 and the storage member 13 jointly form the above-mentioned storage cavity 131. For example, the storage member 13 is a plate body, which is connected to the inner wall of the tub body 11 and is partially spaced from the inner wall of the tub body 11, and a storage cavity 131 is formed by enclosing between the storage member 13 and the tub body 11. By providing the separately arranged storage member 13 and the tub body 11 in the embodiments of the present application, it is convenient for production and assembly, and the storage member 13 can be assembled together with the constraint structure 30, improving the assembly efficiency.

[0097] Of course, in some other embodiments, it can also be that the tub body 11 itself forms the storage cavity 131. For example, the inner wall of the tub body 11 is recessed to form the storage cavity 131. It can be understood that the inner tub 10 may not be provided with the storage cavity 131, which will be elaborated in detail in the following embodiments.

[0098] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , in some embodiments, the constraint structure 30 includes a constraint member (for example, the constraint member may include Figure 3The described restraint 31). The restraint member is a flexible structure, such as a flexible rope, a flexible belt, a flexible strip, etc., which can bend by itself. Therefore, the restraint member has a first end 311 and a second end 312. In the restrained state, the restraint member spans the discharge opening 103, and the first end 311 and the second end 312 are respectively located at different positions along the circumferential direction of the barrel 11. Taking the discharge opening 103 as a circle as an example, when observing along the axial direction S of the barrel 11, the first end 311 and the second end 312 of the restraint member are located at different positions on the circumference of the barrel 11, so that it can span the discharge opening 103 to block at least part of the discharge opening 103. It can be understood that in the restrained state, the floating clothes are kept in the clothes treatment chamber 101 under the restraint of the restraint member.

[0099] Furthermore, in the restrained state, the restraint member passes through the central axis of the barrel 11. Still taking the discharge opening 103 as a circle as an example, the restraint belt 31 extends along the diameter direction of the discharge opening 103. Thus, the restraint belt 31 spans a longer length of the discharge opening 103 and blocks more parts, and can better block the middle part of the floating clothes, so as to more effectively restrain the clothes in the clothes treatment chamber 101.

[0100] The restraint member can be switched from the restrained state to the storage state by curling or bending, so as to avoid the discharge opening 103. Among them, at least one of the first end 311 and the second end 312 is stored in the storage cavity 131. In this way, it is convenient for the storage and deployment of the restraint member, and the structure is simple and easy to implement. The specific implementation methods include:

[0101] Method 1: The restraint member is an integral restraint belt 31, and the two ends of the restraint belt 31 are respectively formed as the first end 311 and the second end 312. It can be understood that in this embodiment, there is a storage member 13 corresponding to this restraint belt 31. In the storage state, both the first end 311 and the second end 312 of the restraint belt 31 are stored in the storage cavity 131, or for the convenience of taking out the restraint belt 31, one of the first end 311 and the second end 312 is stored in the storage cavity 131, and the other is exposed in the clothes treatment chamber 101. When switching from the storage state to the restrained state, by pulling the first end 311 or the second end 312 of the restraint belt 31, such as pulling the second end 312 to make the restraint belt 31 span the entire discharge opening 103, and detachably connecting the second end 312 to the side wall of the barrel 11 on the opposite side of the storage cavity 131, the restrained state can be switched, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0102] Method 2: The restraint member includes a first restraint strap 31a and a second restraint strap 31b. In the restraint state, the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b are detachably connected within the discharge opening 103. One end of the first restraint strap 31a away from the second restraint strap 31b is the first end 311, and one end of the second restraint strap 31b away from the first restraint strap 31a is the second end 312. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the storage member 13 at least includes a first sub-storage member 13a and a second sub-storage member 13b, and the storage cavity 131 includes a first sub-cavity 131a and a second sub-cavity 131b. Among them, the first sub-storage member 13a has the first sub-cavity 131a or the first sub-storage member 13a and the barrel body 11 jointly define the first sub-cavity 131a, and the second sub-storage member 13b has the second sub-cavity 131b or the second sub-storage member 13b and the barrel body 11 jointly define the second sub-cavity 131b. The first sub-storage member 13a and the second sub-storage member 13b are respectively used to store at least part of the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b, and the first end 311 and the second end 312 are respectively stored in the first sub-cavity 131a and the second sub-cavity 131b. By releasing the connection between the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b, the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b can be respectively stored in the first sub-cavity 131a and the second sub-cavity 131b to switch to the storage state. In this embodiment, the other end (the third end) of the first restraint strap 31a and the other end (the fourth end) of the second restraint strap 31b are detachably connected within the discharge opening 103. In this way, the restraint member is switched to the restraint state. Since the connection part between the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b is located within the discharge opening 103, it is more convenient to connect or disconnect the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b, the operation is more convenient, and it is more convenient for storage, and the volume of a single storage member 13 can be reduced.

[0103] Among them, in the restraint state, the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b can adopt at least one of snap connection, screw connection, magnetic attraction connection, and bonding.

[0104] For example, the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b are detachably bonded in a way similar to Velcro. Specifically, the third end of the first restraint strap 31a has a first bonding part, and the fourth end of the second restraint strap 31b has a second bonding part. The surface of the first bonding part is soft and fine fibers, and the second bonding part is provided with elastic fibers with barbs. When the two are fitted together, bonding can be achieved. In this way, the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b can be connected by themselves, eliminating the need for additional auxiliary connecting parts, reducing the number of parts, and reducing costs.

[0105] For another example, the third end may be provided with a first sleeve having an internal thread, and the fourth end may be provided with a second sleeve having an external thread. The second sleeve is in threaded engagement with the first sleeve to achieve a detachable connection between the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b.

[0106] For yet another example, the third end may be provided with a first magnet, and the fourth end may be provided with a second magnet. The second magnet is magnetically attracted to the first magnet to achieve a detachable connection between the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b.

[0107] For another example, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 , in yet another specific embodiment, the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b are connected in a snap-fit manner. Specifically, one end (the third end) of the first restraint strap 31a for connecting to the second restraint strap 31b is provided with a first snap member 33, and one end (the fourth end) of the second restraint strap 31b for connecting to the first restraint strap 31a is provided with a second snap member 35. The first snap member 33 is snap-fitted with the second snap member 35. The snap-fit connection not only has good connection strength but also is convenient for disassembly and assembly, improving the operation convenience.

[0108] Specifically, the first snap member 33 and the second snap member 35 may be made of at least one of materials such as metal and plastic, and the embodiments of the present application do not limit this. In some structural forms, the first snap member 33 includes a first snap main body 331 and a limiting member 333, and the second snap member 35 includes a second snap main body 351 and a locking tongue 353. The first snap main body 331 is connected to the first restraint strap 31a, and the second snap main body 351 is connected to the second restraint strap 31b. The first snap main body 331 and the limiting member 333 cooperate to limit the locking tongue 353 to achieve a detachable connection between the first snap member 33 and the second snap member 35.

[0109] Optionally, the first snap main body 331 and the first restraint strap 31a may be connected by means such as bonding, winding, or shaft-hole fitting. The second restraint strap 31b and the second snap main body 351 or the locking tongue 353 may also be connected and fixed by means such as bonding, winding, or shaft-hole fitting. Exemplarily, the second restraint strap 31b is connected to the locking tongue 353. The locking tongue 353 has an auxiliary rod, and the auxiliary rod is spaced from the main body portion of the locking tongue 353. One end of the second restraint strap 31b passes through the gap between the auxiliary rod and the main body portion of the locking tongue 353 and is connected to the main body portion of the locking tongue 353. The auxiliary rod can improve the stability of the relative movement between the locking tongue 353 and the second restraint strap 31b, enhancing the user experience.

[0110] Please refer to Figures 6 to 8The first clamping body 331 is provided with an escape channel 3311, which penetrates the first clamping body 33 to connect the side of the first clamping body 331 facing the second clamping body 351 and the side away from the second clamping body 351 in the restrained state. Figure 7 As shown, the locking tongue 353 includes a main body 3531 and an extension 3533. The main body 3531 is plate-shaped, one end of the main body 3531 is connected to the second clamping body 351, and the other end is a free end. The extension 3533 is connected to the free end of the main body 3531 and extends laterally from the main body 3531. Exemplarily, the avoidance channel 3311 is a groove open on one side of the first clamping body 331. When the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35 are connected, taking the open side of the avoidance channel 3311 facing upward as an example, the main body 3531 is passed over the first clamping body 331 from above the avoidance channel 3311, and the main body 3531 is moved downward to be located in the avoidance channel 3311, and the extension 3533 abuts against the side of the first clamping body 331 away from the second clamping body 351. Thus, the limiting cooperation between the locking tongue 353 and the first clamping body 331 can prevent the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35 from moving away from each other in the first direction, thereby achieving the clamping of the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35, and preventing the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35 from loosening. It can be understood that the first direction is the extension direction of the first restraining belt 31a and the second restraining belt 31b.

[0111] Furthermore, in order to increase the contact area between the locking tongue 353 and the first clamping member 33 and improve the connection reliability, the locking tongue 353 is provided with two extension portions 3533, and the two extension portions 3533 are provided on both sides of the main body 3531 and extend in opposite directions. Figure 7 The main body 3531 and the extension 3533 are an integrated structure, and the avoidance channel 3311 extends from the middle of the first clamping body 331 to the side, so that when the extension 3533 passes over the avoidance channel 3311 and is located on the side of the first clamping body 331 away from the second clamping body 351, the main body 3531 is located in the avoidance channel 3311. In some other structural forms not shown in the figure, the main body 3531 and the extension 3533 can also be two parts that are movably connected, and the extension 3533 can be elastically contracted into the main body 3531. The main body 3531 can pass through the avoidance channel 3311 by retracting the extension 3533, and after passing through, the extension 3533 can be extended to abut against the first clamping body 331.

[0112] Please continue to refer to Figures 6 to 8, in one embodiment, in the constrained state, the limiting member 333 is connected to the side of the first clamping body 331 away from the second clamping body 351 and is disposed on one side of the avoidance channel 3311. The partial structure of the first clamping body 331 located above the limiting member 333 forms a clamping portion 3313. When the vertical direction is the second direction, the clamping portion 3313 and the limiting member 333 are spaced apart in the second direction. In the constrained state, the limiting member 333 abuts at least the lower surface of the main body portion 3531, and the clamping portion 3313 abuts the upper surface of the extension portion 3533. The two clamping portions 3313 and the limiting member 333 clamp the locking tongue 353 up and down, thereby limiting the locking tongue 353 in the second direction. The second direction is a direction forming an angle with the first direction. For example, the second direction is a direction perpendicular to the extending directions of the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b, thereby further improving the connection stability between the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35 and enhancing the structural reliability.

[0113] Further, the limiting member 333 includes a connecting plate 3331 and a limiting protrusion 3333 connected to each other. One end of the connecting plate 3331 is connected to the first clamping body 331. The limiting protrusion 3333 is disposed at the other end of the connecting plate 3331 and is spaced apart from the first clamping body 331 in the extending direction of the connecting plate 3331. The limiting protrusion 3333 is used to abut the front end of the main body portion 3531 along the first direction in the constrained state, further limiting the locking tongue 353.

[0114] Combining the above embodiments, in a specific structural example of the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35, the operations of their connection (constrained state) and loosening process (storage state) are as follows:

[0115] In the storage state, the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35 are spaced apart;

[0116] The first direction is the horizontal direction, and the second direction is the vertical direction. When it is necessary to connect the first engaging member 33 and the second engaging member 35, by pulling the first engaging member 33 and the second engaging member 35, the two are moved closer to each other until the first engaging main body 331 and the second engaging main body 351 are adjacent. The open side of the avoidance channel 3311 faces upward, the locking tongue 335 crosses the first engaging main body 331 from above the avoidance channel 3311, and the main body portion 3531 is moved downward and located in the avoidance channel 3311. One side of the first engaging main body 331 facing away from the second engaging main body 351 abuts against the extension portion 3533, that is, the first engaging main body 331 abuts against the rear side of the extension portion 3533 along the first direction, and the limit protrusion 3333 abuts against the front side of the main body portion 3531 along the first direction. Thus, the first engaging main body 331 and the limit protrusion 3333 cooperate to limit the front-back movement of the locking tongue 353 in the horizontal direction; the connecting plate 3331 extends horizontally and abuts against the lower surface of the main body portion 3531, and the clamping portion 3313 abuts against the upper surface of the extension portion 3533. Thus, the connecting plate 3331 and the clamping portion 3313 cooperate to clamp and limit the movement of the locking tongue 353 in the vertical direction.

[0117] After the connection between the first engaging member 33 and the second engaging member 35 is completed, the switching from the storage state to the restraint state is completed. In the restraint state, the first engaging member 33 and the second engaging member 35 of the embodiment of the present application at least realize the limit cooperation of multiple degrees of freedom such as the first direction and the second direction, and have good connection reliability.

[0118] It can be understood that by moving the locking tongue 353 forward in the first direction to loosen from between the clamping portion 3313 and the connecting plate 3331, and then crossing the locking tongue 353 from the avoidance channel 3311 over the first engaging main body 331, the connection between the first engaging member 33 and the second engaging member 35 can be released, and the state can be switched from the restraint state to the storage state.

[0119] Optionally, the limiting member 333 is a spring piece. Since the limiting member 333 has elasticity, by deforming the limiting member 333, the locking tongue 353 can be loosened, and the locking tongue 353 can be moved away from the first engaging member 33 along the avoidance channel 3311, so as to release the connection between the first engaging member 33 and the second engaging member 35, thereby releasing the restraint state. The operation is simple and convenient, and the disassembly and assembly efficiency is high.

[0120] Furthermore, the side of the limiting protrusion 3333 close to the connecting plate 3331 is provided with an arc-shaped transition portion 3333a. When disengaging, the arc-shaped transition portion 3333a can play a guiding role, and the lock tongue 353 can be more easily disengaged from the side of the limiting protrusion 3333 close to the connecting plate 3331, further improving the convenience of operation and avoiding the structure from being stuck. Correspondingly, the end of the main body 3531 facing the limiting protrusion 3333 in the restrained state, that is, the free end is arranged in an arc shape, which can not only fit the shape of the limiting protrusion 3333, but also increase the contact area between the main body 3531 and the limiting protrusion 3333 in the restrained state, and can also further facilitate the disengagement of the lock tongue 353. Of course, the above-mentioned free end can also be provided with an inclined chamfer, which is not limited here. In addition, an arc-shaped transition portion 3333a may also be provided on the side of the limiting protrusion 3333 away from the connecting plate 3331 to guide the main body 3531 when it moves toward the side of the limiting protrusion 3333 close to the connecting plate 3331 .

[0121] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 , the first sub-storage part 13a is provided with a first access opening 133 connected to the first sub-cavity 131a, and the second sub-storage part 13b is provided with a second access opening 134 connected to the second sub-cavity 131b, and the first access opening 133 and the second access opening 134 are also connected to the clothing processing chamber 101. In the restrained state, the first end 311 and the second end 312 are respectively located in the first sub-cavity 131a and the second sub-cavity 131b. It can be understood that along the axial direction S of the inner barrel 10, the first access opening 133 and the second access opening 134 are arranged close to the delivery port 103, so that the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b are connected in the delivery port 103 or below the delivery port 103. In the storage state, the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b are respectively stored in the first sub-cavity 131a and the second sub-cavity 131b, and the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35 are respectively clamped at the first access opening 133 and the second access opening 134, and do not enter the first sub-cavity 131a and the second sub-cavity 131b. In this way, the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35 can not only block the first access opening 133 and the second access opening 134 to prevent foreign objects from entering the first sub-cavity 131a and the second sub-cavity 131b, but also facilitate the user to operate in the subsequent use, so as to more conveniently pull out the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b, improve the convenience of operation, and enhance the user experience.

[0122] Combination Figure 9In some embodiments, the second clamping body 351 is provided with a receiving groove 3511, and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 3511 is provided with a through hole 3513 for the main body 3531 of the locking tongue 353 to movably pass through. In the restrained state, the notch of the receiving groove 3511 faces the first clamping body 331, and the locking tongue 353 partially extends out of the receiving groove 3511 to be engaged with the first clamping member 33. It can be understood that the end of the locking tongue 353 away from the first clamping body 331 passes through the through hole 3513 and is located on the side of the second clamping body 351 away from the first clamping body 331. In the storage state, the notch of the receiving groove 3511 is arranged toward the wall of the second sub-storage member 13b on the side of the second access opening 134, and the main body 3531 slides along the through hole 3513 into the storage cavity 131, so that the portion of the locking tongue 353 outside the storage cavity 131 is accommodated in the receiving groove 3511, and does not protrude from the notch of the receiving groove 3511. In this way, the locking tongue 353 can be prevented from interfering with the storage member 13, and the concealment is good, and the aesthetics are improved. In this embodiment, the restraint belt 31 can be directly connected to the locking tongue 353, so as to drive the locking tongue 353 to fall back into the receiving groove 3511 during the process of switching the storage state.

[0123] Of course, the above are only some of the connection methods of the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b. In other optional embodiments, the ends of the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b can also be connected by hooking each other, etc., which will not be repeated here. For the structural form without the first clamping member 33 and the second clamping member 35, the ends of the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b for connection can be exposed at the first access opening 133 and the second access opening 134, which is convenient for user operation.

[0124] Please refer again Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the storage member 13 is arranged on the barrel body 11, which is convenient for structural arrangement and for setting the restraint belt 31. The inner barrel 10 is provided with a waterfall cover plate 15 and a washing cover plate 16, both of which are connected to the barrel body 11. The waterfall cover plate 15 is provided with a water spray port, and the liquid can flow out from the water spray port to form a waterfall water flow. The washing cover plate 16 can be provided with a lint filter 161 for filtering line scraps, etc. In one embodiment, the waterfall cover plate 15 and the washing cover plate 16 are formed as one of the first sub-storage member 13a and the second sub-storage member 13b. For example, the waterfall cover plate 15 is used as the first sub-storage member 13a, and the washing cover plate 16 is used as the second sub-storage member 13b. By using the waterfall cover plate 15 and the washing cover plate 16 as the storage member 13, the volume occupied by the additional storage member 13 in the clothing processing chamber 101 is reduced, the space utilization rate and structural integration are improved, and it is conducive to reducing costs.

[0125] For further information, please refer to Figure 10, in some embodiments, the restraint structure 30 includes two restraint members, each restraint member including a first restraint band 31a and a second restraint band 31b. The inner barrel 10 is provided with two waterfall covers 15 and two washing covers 16. The two waterfall covers 15 and the two washing covers 16 are arranged at intervals along their circumferences. The two waterfall covers 15 and the two washing covers 16 may be arranged alternately or sequentially. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this. Among them, any two of the two waterfall covers 15 and the two washing covers 16 are combined to form two sets of storage members 13. Each set of storage members 13 includes a first sub-storage member 13a and a second sub-storage member 13b, and are respectively used for storing the first restraint band 31a and the second restraint band 31b. Thus, in the embodiments of the present application, by providing two restraint members, the area of the restraint structure 30 covering the feeding port 103 in the restraint state is increased, and the restraint effect is improved.

[0126] As Figure 1 and Figure 10 shown, in one embodiment, the two restraint members are stacked along the axial direction S of the barrel body 11, and the two restraint members are cross-arranged. Optionally, the intersection of the two restraint members is located on the central axis of the barrel body 11. Thus, the restraint member has a stronger binding force on the clothes in the middle part of the feeding port 103, effectively preventing the clothes from floating out of the feeding port 103 and improving the cleaning effect. Further, the extending directions of the two restraint members are perpendicular, so that the four restraint bands 31 are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the feeding port 103, avoiding the angle between two adjacent restraint bands 31 being too large and easily causing the clothes to float out, and improving the reliability.

[0127] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 11 and Figure 12, in some embodiments, the constraint structure 30 further includes a first tension member 361 and a second tension member 363. The first tension member 361 and the second tension member 363 are respectively located in the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b, and are respectively connected to the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b. The first tension member 361 is used to apply a force in the direction close to the first sub-chamber 131a to the first constraint band 31a at least in the constrained state, and the second tension member 363 is used to apply a force in the direction close to the second sub-chamber 131b to the second constraint band 31b at least in the constrained state. It can be understood that by providing the first tension member 361 and the second tension member 363, on the one hand, the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b can be in a straightened state in the constrained state, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b, and can also maintain the shapes of the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b, so as to have a better constraint effect on the clothes; on the other hand, after the constrained state is released, the first tension member 361 can cause the first constraint band 31a to move into the first sub-chamber 131a, and the second tension member 363 can cause the second constraint band 31b to move into the second sub-chamber 131b, realizing the automatic storage of the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b.

[0128] Please refer to Figure 11 , in an embodiment, both the first tension member 361 and the second tension member 363 are torsion springs. In the constrained state, the torsion springs are in a stretched state and apply a tensile force to the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b, so that the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b are tightened. Optionally, the portions of the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b located in the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b are respectively wound around a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged in the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b. The torsion spring is connected to the rotating shaft. When the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b are pulled, the rotating shaft rotates, and the elastic potential energy of the torsion spring changes. After the constrained state is released, the elastic potential energy accumulated by the torsion spring in the constrained state is converted into kinetic energy, and drives the rotating shaft to rotate, so that the first constraint band 31a and the second constraint band 31b respectively move into the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b. In this embodiment, torsion springs are used as the first tension member 361 and the second tension member 363, the structure is simple and effective, and since the volume of the torsion spring is small, the installation position of the storage member 13 is relatively flexible, which is convenient for structural arrangement and improves space utilization. In addition, by using the torsion spring to tension the first tension member 361 and the second tension member 363 and realizing the automatic storage of the first tension member 361 and the second tension member 363, it can be applied to both pulsator washing machines and drum washing machines.

[0129] Please refer to Figure 4, in one embodiment, the first tensioning member 361 and the second tensioning member 363 are counterweights. The first tensioning member 361 and the second tensioning member 363 are respectively connected to the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b, and can move along the axial direction S of the inner barrel 10 within the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b. Exemplarily, the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b extend along the axial direction S of the inner barrel 10 to provide sufficient movement space for the counterweights. Both the first end 311 and the second end 312 are connected to the counterweights. In the constrained state, the counterweights are suspended above the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b by the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b. After the constraint state is released, the counterweights fall due to gravity and drive the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b to move into the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b.

[0130] Please refer to Figure 12 , in some embodiments, the first end 311 and the second end 312 are respectively fixed to the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b by a limiting shaft 314. Along the axial direction S of the inner barrel 10, the portion of the first restraint strap 31a within the first sub-chamber 131a is arranged in a circuitous manner to define a first counterweight space 313a with an upward opening. The portion of the second restraint strap 31b within the second sub-chamber 131b is arranged in a circuitous manner to define a second counterweight space 313b with an upward opening. Optionally, the portions of the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b within the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b are arranged in a "U" shape. The first end 311 and the second end 312 are connected to the limiting shaft 314, and the third segment and the fourth end pass through the access opening. The middle portion is the first counterweight space 313a and the second counterweight space 313b. The first tensioning member 361 is located within the first counterweight space 313a and is slidably connected to the first restraint strap 31a. The second tensioning member 363 is located within the second counterweight space 313b and is slidably connected to the second restraint strap 31b. Similarly, in the constrained state, the first counterweight space 313a is above the first sub-chamber 131a, and the first tensioning member 361 is accordingly above the first sub-chamber 131a. The second counterweight space 313b is above the second sub-chamber 131b, and the second tensioning member 363 is accordingly above the second sub-chamber 131b. In the storage state, the first counterweight space 313a is below the first sub-chamber 131a, and the second counterweight space 313b is below the second sub-chamber 131b. By providing the circuitously arranged first restraint strap 31a and second restraint strap 31b and the cooperating first tensioning member 361 and second tensioning member 363 in the embodiments of the present application, not only can space be saved, but also the first restraint strap 31a and the second restraint strap 31b can be kept in a taut state at all times, facilitating use.

[0131] In some other embodiments, the first end 311 and the second end 312 are respectively fixed in the first sub-chamber 131a and the second sub-chamber 131b through the limiting shafts 314. The first tensioning member 361 and the second tensioning member 363 are respectively fixedly connected to the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b, and move along with the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b, so as to improve the stability of the restraint structure 30.

[0132] Further, please refer to Figure 3 , the first sub-receiving member 13a is provided with two first guiding ribs 135 arranged side by side and extending along the axial direction S of the inner barrel 10. The first tensioning member 361 and the first restraint belt 31a are located between the two first guiding ribs 135. The second sub-receiving member 13b is provided with two second guiding ribs 136 arranged side by side and extending along the axial direction S of the inner barrel 10. The second tensioning member 363 and the second restraint belt 31b are located between the two second guiding ribs 136. The arrangement of the first guiding ribs 135 and the second guiding ribs 136 can not only improve the strength of the first sub-receiving member 13a and the second sub-receiving member 13b, provide guidance for the movement of the first tensioning member 361, the second tensioning member 363, the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b, and improve the smoothness of the movement, but also prevent the first tensioning member 361, the second tensioning member 363, the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b from shifting laterally, and improve the structural stability and reliability.

[0133] It can be understood that on the premise that the above-mentioned tensioning force can be applied to the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b, the first tensioning member 361 and the second tensioning member 363 can also adopt other possible implementation manners. Of course, the embodiments of the present application do not limit the number of restraint members. In some embodiments, the restraint structure 30 may further include more than two restraint members, and each restraint member at least includes the first restraint belt 31a and the second restraint belt 31b. Among them, the restraint structure 30 is further at least provided with the first tensioning member 361 and the second tensioning member 363.

[0134] Please combine with Figure 13, in another embodiment, the restraint structure 30 includes at least two restraint plates 37, and the at least two restraint plates 37 are respectively located at different positions in the circumferential direction of the inner tub 10. One end of each restraint plate 37 is rotatably connected to the inner tub 10 and can rotate around an axis that forms an angle with the axial direction S of the inner tub 10. For example, the rotation axis of the restraint plate 37 extends in the horizontal direction and is tangent to the circumferential direction of the inner tub 10. In the restraint state, the restraint plate 37 is arranged at an angle with the axial direction S of the inner tub 10. Optionally, the angle is 90 degrees. The ends of the at least two restraint plates 37 away from the wall of the inner tub 10 rotate upward toward the feeding port 103 and are detachably connected to block at least part of the feeding port 103, so as to play a role in restraining the clothes. Among them, the at least two restraint plates 37 can be connected by means of snap connection, screw connection, etc., and this embodiment does not limit this. After disconnecting the connection between the at least two restraint plates 37, rotate the restraint plate 37 to switch to the storage state. In the storage state, the restraint plate 37 adheres to the inner wall of the laundry treatment chamber 101 to avoid the feeding port 103. Exemplarily, the restraint plate 37 can be a part of the waterfall cover plate 15 or the washing cover plate 16. It can be understood that there can also be only one restraint plate 37.

[0135] In this embodiment, the restraint plate 37 is always connected to the inner tub 10, and the restraint plate 37 is more stable in the restraint state and can play a better role in restraining the clothes. In the storage state, the restraint plate 37 adheres to the inner wall of the laundry treatment chamber 101, reducing or avoiding interference during the laundry process and ensuring the cleaning effect. In addition, this embodiment does not need to be provided with a storage cavity 131, the structure is simpler, and it is convenient for production and assembly. Please refer to Figure 14 , in yet another embodiment, the restraint structure 30 can also include at least two restraint rods 38, and the at least two restraint rods 38 are respectively located at different positions in the circumferential direction of the inner tub 10. One end of each restraint rod 38 is rotatably connected to the inner tub 10 and can rotate around an axis parallel to the axial direction S of the inner tub 10 to screw into or out of the feeding port 103. In the restraint state, the restraint rod 38 is arranged at an angle with the axial direction S of the inner tub 10. Optionally, the angle can be 90 degrees. The ends of the at least two restraint rods 38 away from the inner tub 10 are detachably connected inside the feeding port 103. Among them, the at least two restraint rods 38 can be connected by means of snap connection, screw connection, etc., and this embodiment does not limit this. Disconnect the connection between the at least two restraint rods 38 and rotate the restraint rod 38 to screw it out of the feeding port 103 to switch to the storage state. In the storage state, the restraint rod 38 is detachably fixed to the inner wall of the laundry treatment chamber 101 to make the restraint rod 38 more stable and avoid the restraint rod 38 being thrown out during the washing or dehydration process and affecting the washing effect of the clothes.

[0136] Please refer to Figure 2, the barrel body 11 includes a barrel main body 111 and a balance ring 113. The balance ring 113 is arranged at the open end of the barrel main body 111 to define a feeding port 103. Optionally, at least two restraining rods 38 are movably connected to the barrel main body 111 and are arranged below the junction of the balance ring 113 and the barrel main body 111. In the storage state, they can be received below the balance ring 113, so as to further reduce the influence on the feeding port 103. Of course, at least two restraining members can also be arranged on the inner circumference of the balance ring 113, and the present application does not limit this.

[0137] Furthermore, the restraining rods 38 are arranged in an arc-shaped extension. In this way, in the restraining state, at least two restraining rods 38 can block more parts of the feeding port 103, improving the restraining effect. In the storage state, the restraining rods 38 can better fit the inner wall of the laundry treatment cavity 101, which is not only beautiful but also can reduce the occupied space of the restraining rods 38 and reduce or avoid the influence of the restraining rods 38 on laundry treatment.

[0138] Combined Figure 15 , in other embodiments of the present application, the restraining structure 30 can also be a foldable folding member 39. For example, the restraining structure 30 can be a structure similar to a corrugated pipe, or the restraining structure 30 includes a plurality of sequentially hinged restraining monomers. By relatively rotating two adjacent restraining monomers, the restraining structure 30 can be integrally extended or folded and contracted. Optionally, the restraining monomer can be a plate structure. In the restraining state, the restraining structure 30 extends across the feeding port 103. In the storage state, the restraining structure 30 is folded and contracted on at least one side in the circumferential direction of the inner barrel 10. Thus, when the restraining structure 30 is attached to the inner barrel 10, the switching between the restraining state and the storage state is realized through the overall telescopic morphological change of the restraining structure 30, improving the structural reliability.

[0139] The above is the explanation of the barrel assembly 1 proposed in the embodiments of the present application. Since the laundry treatment device proposed in the embodiments of the present application adopts all the technical solutions of the above all embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0140] In the drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicating the orientation or positional relationship, it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, 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. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0141] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A barrel assembly, characterized in that: include: An inner barrel having a clothes processing chamber and a loading port communicated with the clothes processing chamber; as well as A restraining structure is movably connected to the inner barrel and has a restraining state and a storage state. In the restraining state, the restraining structure blocks at least a portion of the delivery port to restrain the clothes in the clothing processing chamber; in the storage state, the restraining structure avoids the delivery port to release the restraint on the clothes.

2. The barrel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The inner barrel has a storage cavity communicated with the laundry processing cavity. In the storage state, the restraint structure is at least partially stored in the storage cavity.

3. The barrel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The inner barrel comprises: A barrel body having the delivery port; and The storage piece is connected to the barrel body, and the storage piece has the storage cavity, or the barrel body and the storage piece jointly form the storage cavity.

4. The barrel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The constraint structure includes: a restraining member having a first end and a second end; In the restrained state, the first end and the second end are respectively located at different positions of the barrel body along the circumferential direction, so that the restraining member spans across the delivery opening to cover at least a portion of the delivery opening; In the storage state, the first end and the second end are stored in the storage cavity.

5. The barrel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: In the restraining state, the restraining member passes through the central axis of the barrel.

6. The barrel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that The restraining member is an integrated restraining belt, and two ends of the restraining belt are respectively formed as the first end and the second end.

7. The barrel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The restraining member comprises a first restraining belt and a second restraining belt, and in the restraining state, the first restraining belt and the second restraining belt are detachably connected in the delivery port; An end of the first restraining belt away from the second restraining belt is the first end, and an end of the second restraining belt away from the first restraining belt is the second end.

8. The barrel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that The detachable connection method of the first restraint belt and the second restraint belt includes at least one of a snap connection, a screw connection, a magnetic connection and an adhesive connection.

9. The barrel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first restraining belt has a first clip at one end connected to the second restraining belt, and the second restraining belt has a second clip at one end connected to the first restraining belt. In the restrained state, the first clip is engaged with the second clip.

10. The barrel assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that The first clamping member is provided with an escape passage extending therethrough, and the second clamping member comprises a locking tongue, wherein the locking tongue comprises a main body and an extending portion; In the restrained state, the main body is at least partially located in the avoidance channel, and the extension portion abuts against a side of the first clamping member away from the second clamping member, so that the locking tongue and the first clamping member are limitedly matched in the first direction.

11. The barrel assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that The first clamping member comprises: A first clamping body connected to the first restraining belt and provided with the avoidance channel, and the first clamping body is also provided with a clamping portion; and a limiting member, arranged on a side of the first clamping body away from the second clamping member, and spaced apart from the clamping portion in a second direction, wherein the second direction is arranged at an angle to the first direction; Wherein, in the restrained state, at least a portion of the limiting member is located at the front side of the main body in the first direction, and abuts against the front end of the main body along the first direction, so as to limit the main body in the first direction; Furthermore, the abutting portion abuts against the extending portion, and the limiting member abuts against a side of the main body away from the abutting portion, so as to limit the locking tongue in the second direction.

12. The barrel assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that The limiting member comprises: A connecting plate, one end of which is connected to the first clamping body; and A limiting protrusion connected to an end of the connecting plate away from the first clamping body and spaced apart from the first clamping body in the extending direction of the connecting plate; In the restrained state, the connecting plate abuts against the lower surface of the main body along the second direction, and the limiting protrusion abuts against the front end of the main body along the first direction.

13. The barrel assembly of claim 12, wherein: A curved transition portion is provided on one side of the limiting protrusion close to the connecting plate; and / or, A curved transition portion is provided on a side of the limiting protrusion facing away from the connecting plate; and / or, The end of the main body portion facing the limiting protrusion is arranged in an arc shape in the restrained state.

14. The barrel assembly of claim 11, wherein: The second clamping member includes a second clamping body, and the second clamping body or the locking tongue is connected to the second restraining belt; The second clamping body is provided with a receiving groove, and the bottom wall of the receiving groove is provided with a through hole for the main body to movably pass through. In the restrained state, the notch of the receiving groove faces the first clamping body, and the locking tongue extends out of the receiving groove. In the storage state, the locking tongue does not protrude from the notch of the receiving groove.

15. The barrel assembly of claim 7, wherein: The storage member at least includes a first sub-storage member and a second sub-storage member, the storage cavity at least includes a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity, the first sub-storage member has the first sub-cavity or the first sub-storage member and the barrel body together form the first sub-cavity, the second sub-storage member has the second sub-cavity or the second sub-storage member and the barrel body together form the second sub-cavity; In the stored state, the first restraint belt and the second restraint belt are stored in the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity, respectively.

16. The barrel assembly of claim 15, wherein: The inner barrel comprises a waterfall cover plate connected to the barrel body, and the waterfall cover plate is formed as one of the first sub-storage member and the second sub-storage member; and / or, The inner tub includes a washing cover plate connected to the tub body, and the washing cover plate is formed as one of the first sub-storage member and the second sub-storage member.

17. The barrel assembly of claim 15, wherein: The restraint structure includes two restraint members, each of which includes the first restraint belt and the second restraint belt; The inner barrel includes two waterfall covers and two washing covers arranged at intervals along the inner barrel's circumference. Any two of the two waterfall covers and the two washing covers are combined to form two groups of storage pieces. Each group of storage pieces includes the first sub-storage piece and the second sub-storage piece. The storage cavity of each group of storage pieces includes the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity. The first sub-cavity is used to store the first end, and the second sub-cavity is used to store the second end.

18. The barrel assembly of claim 17, wherein: In the restrained state, the two restraining members are stacked along the axial direction of the barrel, and the extension directions of the two restraining members are perpendicular; and / or, The intersection of the two restraining members is located on the central axis of the barrel body.

19. The barrel assembly of claim 15, wherein: The constraint structure also includes: The first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are respectively located in the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity, and respectively connect the first restraint belt and the second restraint belt, the first tensioning member is used to apply a force close to the first sub-cavity direction to the first restraint belt at least in the restraint state, and the second tensioning member is used to apply a force close to the second sub-cavity direction to the second restraint belt at least in the restraint state.

20. The barrel assembly of claim 19, wherein: The first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are both coil springs, and are respectively connected to at least a portion of the first restraining belt and the second restraining belt; or, The first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are both counterweights, and the first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are respectively connected to the first restraining belt and the second restraining belt, and can move in the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity along the axial direction of the inner barrel.

21. The barrel assembly of claim 19, wherein: The first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are both counterweights, the first end and the second end are free ends, the first tensioning member is connected to the first end, and the second tensioning member is connected to the second end; or, The first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are both counterweights, the first end and the second end are fixed ends, the first tensioning member is fixedly connected to the portion of the first restraining belt located in the first sub-cavity so as to move along the axial direction of the inner barrel together with the first restraining belt, and the second tensioning member is fixedly connected to the portion of the second restraining belt located in the second sub-cavity so as to move along the axial direction of the inner barrel together with the second restraining belt; or, The first tensioning member and the second tensioning member are both counterweight blocks, and the first end and the second end are fixed ends. Along the axial direction of the inner barrel, the first constraint belt is arranged in a circuitous manner in the first sub-cavity to define a first counterweight space with an opening facing upward, the first tensioning member is located in the first counterweight space and can slide relative to the first constraint belt, the second constraint belt is located in a circuitous manner in the second sub-cavity to define a second counterweight space with an opening facing upward, and the second tensioning member is located in the second counterweight space and can slide relative to the second constraint belt.

22. The barrel assembly of claim 19, wherein: The first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity are both arranged to extend along the axial direction of the inner barrel; and / or, The first sub-storage member is provided with two first guide ribs arranged side by side and extending along the axial direction of the inner barrel, the first tensioning member and the first constraint belt are located between the two first guide ribs, and the second sub-storage member is provided with two second guide ribs arranged side by side and extending along the axial direction of the inner barrel, the second tensioning member and the second constraint belt are located between the two second guide ribs.

23. The barrel assembly of claim 1, wherein: The restraining structure comprises at least two restraining plates, which are respectively located at different positions on the circumference of the inner barrel, one end of each restraining plate is rotatably connected to the inner barrel and can rotate around an axis that is at an angle to the axial direction of the inner barrel; in the restraining state, the restraining plates are arranged at an angle to the axial direction of the inner barrel, and at least two restraining plates are detachably connected to the loading port at one end away from the inner barrel; in the storage state, the restraining plates are attached to the inner wall of the clothing processing chamber; or The restraint structure includes at least two restraint rods, which are respectively located at different positions on the circumference of the inner barrel, one end of each restraint rod is rotatably connected to the inner barrel, and can rotate around an axis along the axial direction of the inner barrel to screw into or out of the delivery port; in the restrained state, the restraint rod is set at an angle to the axial direction of the inner barrel, and at least two restraint rods are detachably connected to the delivery port at one end away from the inner barrel; in the storage state, the restraint rod is attached to the inner wall of the clothing processing chamber; or, The restraining structure is a foldable folding member. In the restraining state, the restraining structure is stretched to span the delivery port; in the storage state, the restraining structure is folded and contracted on at least one side of the inner barrel in the circumferential direction.

24. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: Box; as well as The barrel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the barrel assembly is arranged in the box body.

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