Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides clothes treating equipment which comprises a base, three first bottom feet and a second bottom foot, the base is provided with two front corners and two rear corners, one of the two rear corners is a first corner, and the other front corner is a second corner; the three first bottom feet are installed on the three first corners in a one-to-one correspondence mode, the first bottom feet have first height values protruding out of the first corners, and the first height values are larger than or equal to L1; the second bottom foot is connected to the second corner in a threaded mode so that a second height value, protruding out of the second corner, of the second bottom foot can be adjusted, the second height value is larger than or equal to L2, and L1 is larger than L2. The clothes treatment equipment provided by the utility model aims to solve the technical problem that the clothes treatment equipment is difficult to level in embedded installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly to a clothing treatment device. Background Art

[0002] Four height-adjustable feet are usually installed at the bottom of a clothing treatment device. When placing the clothing treatment device, the four feet are adjusted to achieve a stable placement state to support the clothing treatment device to remain stable during static and working periods. During actual leveling, the operator usually holds the two diagonals at the top of the clothing treatment device with both hands and shakes it up and down to check whether there is a gap between the feet and the ground, and then holds the other set of diagonals with both hands and shakes it up and down to check whether there is a gap between the feet and the ground; for the side where there is a gap between the feet and the ground, adjust the height of the corresponding foot until the gap between the feet and the ground is eliminated, and repeat this process until the clothing treatment device is leveled.

[0003] However, the current mainstream decoration method is to place the clothing treatment device in a narrow space under a laundry table or cabinet and requires built-in installation. After the clothing treatment device is placed in the built-in space, since its top is blocked, it is no longer possible to check the leveling by holding the top diagonals with both hands, resulting in difficult leveling operation of the clothing treatment device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a clothing treatment device to solve the technical problem of difficult leveling of the clothing treatment device in built-in installation.

[0005] To achieve the above object, this application proposes a clothing treatment device, including:

[0006] A base, the base has two front corners and two rear corners, two of the rear corners and one of the front corners are the first corners, and the other of the front corners is the second corner;

[0007] Three first feet, which are respectively installed on the three first corners, the first feet have a first height value protruding from the first corners, and the first height value is greater than or equal to L1; and,

[0008] A second foot, which is screwed to the second corner so that the second height value protruding from the second corner of the second foot is adjustable, and the second height value is greater than or equal to L2, and L1 is greater than L2.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, the difference between L1 and L2 is greater than or equal to 5 mm and less than or equal to 10 mm.

[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first feet are fixedly installed on the first corners, and the first height value is L1.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first foot is screwed to the first corner so that the first height value is adjustable, and the minimum value of the first height value is L1.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first foot includes a first base, a first boss, a first stud, and a first nut. The first boss is formed on one side of the first base. The first stud is disposed on the side of the first boss away from the first base, and the end of the first stud away from the first boss is screwed to the first corner. The first nut is movably mounted on the first stud along the length direction of the first stud and has a first position where it abuts between the first boss and the first corner.

[0013] When the first nut is in the first position, the first height value is L1.

[0014] Optionally, in one embodiment, the height of the first boss protruding from the first base is 5 to 13 mm.

[0015] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first stud has a first threaded section, a first non-threaded section, and a second threaded section arranged in sequence from the first boss in a direction away from the first boss. The length of the first non-threaded section is 2 to 3 mm.

[0016] When the first nut is in the first position, the first nut covers the first threaded section and exposes at least part of the first non-threaded section.

[0017] Optionally, in one embodiment, there are convex points on the side of the first base away from the first boss.

[0018] The first foot further includes a first buffer pad. The first buffer pad is formed with an installation groove with one end open. A concave pit matching the convex points is formed on the bottom of the installation groove. The first base is assembled in the installation groove, and the convex points and the concave pits cooperate with each other.

[0019] Optionally, in one embodiment, the second foot includes a second base, a second stud, and a second nut. The second stud is disposed on one side of the second base, and the end of the second stud away from the second base is screwed to the second corner. The second nut is movably mounted on the second stud along the length direction of the second stud and has a second position where it abuts between the second base and the second corner and a third position for locking the second height value at L1.

[0020] When the second nut is in the second position, the second height value is L2.

[0021] Optionally, in one embodiment, the second stud has a third threaded section, a second unthreaded section, and a fourth threaded section sequentially arranged from the second base in a direction away from the second base, and the length of the second unthreaded section is 2-3 mm;

[0022] When the second nut is in the second position, the second nut blocks the third threaded section and exposes at least part of the second unthreaded section.

[0023] In the laundry treatment device provided by the present application, three first feet and one second foot are provided on the base, and the second foot is located on the front side of the base. Since the minimum height of the first feet is greater than the minimum height of the second foot, during built-in installation, the first feet and the second foot can be both set to the minimum height first, and then the laundry treatment device is pushed into the embedding space. The three first feet determine the basic height of the base. At this time, the second foot is in a suspended state. By adjusting the height of the second foot to make it contact the ground, leveling can be achieved, and the operation is simple and efficient. Description of the Drawings

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative efforts.

[0025] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the laundry treatment device proposed by the present application in a built-in installation scenario;

[0026] Figure 2 For Figure 1 Partial enlarged view of;

[0027] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the laundry treatment device proposed by the present application;

[0028] Figure 4 For Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first foot in;

[0029] Figure 5 For Figure 4 Bottom view of the first foot in;

[0030] Figure 6 For Figure 5 A-A cross-sectional view in;

[0031] Figure 7 For Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first foot after removing the first nut in;

[0032] Figure 8 For Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of the second foot in

[0033] Figure 9 For Figure 8 Bottom view of the second foot in

[0034] Figure 10 For Figure 9 Section view taken along line B-B in

[0035] Figure 11 For Figure 8 Structural schematic diagram of the second foot in after removing the second nut;

[0036] Explanation of the reference numerals in the attached drawings:

[0037] Label Name Label Name Label Name 100 Clothing treatment equipment 233 Second threaded section 33 Second stud 1 Base 24 First nut 331 Third threaded section 2 First foot 25 First buffer pad 332 Second non-threaded section 21 First base 251 Bump 333 Fourth threaded section 22 First boss 252 Pit 34 Second nut 23 First stud 3 Second foot 35 Second buffer pad 231 First threaded section 31 Second base 200 Laundry cabinet 232 First non-threaded section 32 Second boss

[0038] The realization of the purpose of this application, functional features and advantages will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments

[0039] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0040] The embodiments of this application provide a clothing treatment device to solve the technical problem that it is difficult to level the clothing treatment device during embedded installation. The following will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] In the embodiments of this application, as Figure 3 shown, the clothing treatment device 100 includes a base 1, three first feet 2, and a second foot 3. Among them, the base 1 has a front side and a rear side that are oppositely arranged. In the installation state, the front side refers to the side facing the user. Divided by the front and rear orientations, the four corners of the base 1 are two front corners and two rear corners. For ease of description, two of the rear corners and one of the front corners are named the first corners, and the other front corner is named the second corner, that is, the base 1 has three first corners and one second corner. The three first feet 2 are respectively installed on the three first corners, and the second foot 3 is installed on the second corner, that is, the second foot 3 is located at the front of the clothing treatment device 100, as Figure 1The front view of the laundry treatment device 100 in an embedded installation scenario. The laundry treatment device 100 is embedded in the laundry cabinet 200, and the second feet 3 are exposed on the front side, so that the leveling personnel can easily touch the second feet 3. Further, please refer to Figure 2 , the first feet 2 have a first height value H1 protruding from the first corner. The first height value can be a fixed value or an adjustable height value. However, the first height value H1 is greater than or equal to L1, that is, the minimum value of the first height value is L1; the second feet 3 also have a second height value H2 protruding from the second corner. In this embodiment, the second feet 3 are screwed to the second corner. Therefore, the second height value of the second feet 3 is adjustable, and the second height value H2 is greater than or equal to L2, that is, the minimum value of the second height value is L2. L1 is greater than L2. Therefore, if the first feet 2 and the second feet 3 are both installed on the base 1 in the state of their minimum height values, there must be a height difference h between the two types of feet.

[0042] In the laundry treatment device 100 provided in the present application, three first feet 2 and one second feet 3 are provided on the base 1, and the second feet 3 are located on the front side of the base 1. Since the minimum height of the first feet 2 is greater than the minimum height of the second feet 3, during embedded installation, the first feet 2 and the second feet 3 can be first set to the minimum height, and then the laundry treatment device 100 is pushed into the embedded space. The three first feet 2 determine the basic height of the base 1. Due to the existence of the height difference h, the second feet 3 will be in a suspended state. At this time, adjusting the height of the second feet 3 to make it contact the ground can achieve leveling, with simple operation and high efficiency.

[0043] In some embodiments, the difference between L1 and L2 is greater than or equal to 5 mm and less than or equal to 10 mm; for example, the difference can be 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, and values between any two of the above values. During actual installation, there may be a situation where the ground of the installation scenario is uneven. The difference between L1 and L2 is equivalent to the height difference h. When h takes a value of 5-10 mm, most current installation scenarios can be adapted to achieve leveling, and while achieving leveling, the height difference is minimized as much as possible to save materials for the first feet 2 and the second feet 3.

[0044] In one embodiment, the first feet 2 are fixedly installed on the first corner, and the first height value is L1. The first feet 2 can be welded to the first corner or integrally formed with the first corner. The specific structure of the first feet 2 can refer to the structure of any common support feet in the art. For example, it can be designed as a column, or a conical structure with a narrow top and a wide bottom, or an inverted T-shaped structure.

[0045] In another embodiment, the first foot 2 is screwed to the first corner, and there is a threaded fit between the first foot 2 and the first corner. By screwing the first foot 2, the portion of the first foot 2 protruding from the first corner can be shortened or lengthened. Therefore, the first height value of the first foot 2 is adjustable, and the first height value H1 is greater than or equal to L1, that is, the minimum value of the first height value is L1. During actual installation, the first foot 2 is screwed to the limit position. At this time, the first foot 2 abuts against the first corner, and H1 = L1. The design with adjustable height of the first foot 2 enables the height of the first corner to be adjusted as well, so that the laundry treatment device 100 can meet application scenarios of various floor conditions.

[0046] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 In an embodiment, the first foot 2 includes a first base 21, a first boss 22, a first stud 23, and a first nut 24. The first base 21 is used to abut against the ground to play a supporting role; the first boss 22 is formed on one side of the first base 21, the first stud 23 is provided on the side of the first boss 22 away from the first base 21, and the first nut 24 is installed on the first stud 23 and is in threaded fit with the first stud 23. In the laundry treatment device 100, a screw hole is provided at the position on the first corner corresponding to the installation of the first foot 2. The end of the first stud 23 away from the first boss 22 is screwed to the first corner and is in threaded fit with the screw hole, thereby realizing the installation of the first foot 2. By screwing the first stud 23, the insertion depth of the first stud 23 in the screw hole can be adjusted, and then the first height value of the first foot 2 can be adjusted. The first nut 24 is in threaded fit with the first stud 23. When the first stud 23 is installed in the screw hole and the first height value reaches the expected height, the first nut 24 is screwed until it abuts against the first corner, which can lock the first foot 2 and fix the first height value at the expected height. The first nut 24 can be a lock nut. The first nut 24 can move along the length direction of the first stud 23 and has a first position. When the first nut 24 is in the first position, the first nut 24 abuts between the first boss 22 and the first corner. At this time, the insertion depth of the first stud 23 in the screw hole reaches the limit, and the first height value is L1. During actual assembly, the first nut 24 can be first screwed until it abuts against the first boss 22, then the first foot 2 is installed on the first corner, and the first foot 2 is screwed until the first nut 24 abuts against the first corner at the same time, and then the first nut 24 is screwed to lock it.

[0047] To improve the stability of the first foot 2, the outer diameter of the first base 21 is greater than the outer diameter of the first stud 23, so as to have a larger contact area with the ground.

[0048] The provision of the first boss 22 can raise the limit position when the first nut 24 moves downward, thereby increasing the minimum value of the first height value to achieve L1 > L2. The shape of the first boss 22 can be a cylinder, a square column, a frustum, etc., and the present application does not limit this. The outer diameter of the first boss 22 can be the same as that of the first base 21 or can be set to be smaller than the outer diameter of the first base 21. In this way, while achieving the increase of L1, it can play a role in saving materials.

[0049] Further, in some embodiments, the height by which the first boss 22 protrudes from the first base 21 is 5 - 13 mm; for example, it can be 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, and values between any two of the above. Controlling the height of the first boss 22 within this range helps to raise the minimum value of the first height value to an appropriate value, thereby achieving L1 > L2 and further achieving that the value of h is 5 - 10 mm.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , in some embodiments, the threads on the first stud 23 are arranged in sections. Specifically, the first stud 23 has a first thread section 231, a first threadless section 232, and a second thread section 233 that are sequentially arranged from the first boss 22 in a direction away from the first boss 22. The length of the first threadless section 232 is 2 - 3 mm; when the first nut 24 is in the first position, the first nut 24 covers the first thread section 231 and exposes at least part of the first threadless section 232. In this way, the position of the first nut 24 can be accurately positioned through the first threadless section 232. In the actual operation process, usually relying on the experience of the assembler to confirm whether the nut is screwed to the limit position makes the assembly accuracy easily limited by the ability of the assembler. In this embodiment, the first threadless section 232 is provided on the first stud 23, which can help the assembler better confirm whether the first nut 24 is screwed to the first position, thereby contributing to improving the consistency of the installation heights of the three first feet 2.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6, on the side of the first base 21 facing away from the first boss 22, there are bump points 251; the first foot 2 further includes a first buffer pad 25, the first buffer pad 25 is formed with an installation groove with one end open, and a pit 252 matching the bump point 251 is formed on the bottom of the installation groove. The first base 21 is assembled in the installation groove, and the bump point 251 and the pit 252 cooperate with each other. The first buffer pad 25 covers the first base 21, so that the first foot 2 can contact the ground through the first buffer pad 25, which can protect the ground and prevent the first base 21 from scratching the ground. At the same time, it can play a role in buffering and shock absorption when the laundry treatment device 100 is running. The first buffer pad 25 can be made of rubber material. In addition, the cooperation between the pit 252 and the bump point 251 can position and stabilize the first base 21, and can prevent the first base 21 from moving in the installation groove due to the vibration of the laundry treatment device 100, affecting the cooperation between the first base 21 and the first buffer pad 25.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 8 , in an embodiment, the second foot 3 includes a second base 31, a second stud 33 and a second nut 34. The second base 31 is used to abut against the ground to play a supporting role; the second stud 33 is provided on one side of the second base 31, and the second nut 34 is installed on the second stud 33 and is in threaded cooperation with the second stud 33. A screw hole is provided at the corresponding position of the second corner for installing the second foot 3. The end of the second stud 33 away from the second base 31 is screwed to the second corner and is in threaded cooperation with the screw hole, so as to realize the installation of the second foot 3. By screwing the second stud 33, the insertion depth of the second stud 33 in the screw hole can be adjusted, and then the second height value of the second foot 3 can be adjusted.

[0053] The second nut 34 is in threaded cooperation with the second stud 33. When the second stud 33 is installed in the screw hole and the second height value reaches the expected height, screwing the second nut 34 until it abuts against the second corner can play a role in locking the second foot 3 and fixing the second height value at the expected height. The second nut 34 can be a locking nut. The second nut 34 can move along the length direction of the second stud 33 and has a second position and a third position. When the second nut 34 is in the second position, the second nut 34 abuts between the second base 31 and the second corner. At this time, the insertion depth of the second stud 33 in the screw hole reaches the limit, and the second height value is L2; when the second nut 34 is in the third position and abuts against the second corner, the second stud 33 is locked and the second height value is locked at L1.

[0054] During actual assembly, before installing the laundry treatment device 100 into the built-in position, the first nuts 24 of the three first feet 2 can be first screwed to the lowest limit position, i.e., the first position, and then installed on the base 1 and locked. This step can be carried out before the laundry treatment device 100 leaves the factory. At the same time, the second nuts 34 of the second feet 3 are also screwed to the lowest limit position (i.e., the second position), and then installed on the base 1 without locking. At this time, the three first feet 2 are of the same height, but there is a height difference h between the second feet 3 and the three first feet 2. After the laundry treatment device 100 is pushed into the built-in position, the second feet 3 are suspended. The second feet 3 are screwed towards the ground until the bottom surface of the second feet 3 is in close contact with the ground, and then the second nuts 34 are screwed in the opposite direction and locked. At this time, the second nuts 34 are in the third position and lock the second feet 3, and the second height value is locked at L1. The bottom surfaces of the four feet are all in contact with the ground, so that leveling can be achieved.

[0055] For better locking, in some embodiments, the second foot 3 may further include a second boss 32. The second boss 32 is formed on one side of the second base 31, and the second stud 33 is provided on the side of the second boss 32 away from the second base 31. The height by which the second boss 32 protrudes from the second base 31 may be greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 3 mm. Further, in some embodiments, the height by which the first boss 22 protrudes from the first base 21 is 5 - 13 mm; the height by which the second boss 32 protrudes from the second base 31 may be greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 3 mm; the first base 21 and the second base 31 are of the same height.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 , in some embodiments, the threads on the first stud 23 are segmented. Specifically, the second stud 33 has a third thread segment 331, a second threadless segment 332, and a fourth thread segment 333 arranged in sequence from the second base 31 away from the second base 31. The length of the second threadless segment 332 is 2 - 3 mm; when the second nut 34 is in the second position, the second nut 34 blocks the third thread segment 331 and exposes at least part of the second threadless segment 332. In this way, the position of the second nut 34 can be accurately positioned by the second threadless segment 332.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10, a bump 251 is provided on one side of the second base 31 facing away from the second stud 33; the second foot 3 further includes a second buffer pad 35, the second buffer pad 35 is formed with a mounting groove with one end open, and a pit 252 matching the bump 251 is formed on the bottom of the mounting groove. The second base 31 is assembled in the mounting groove, and the bump 251 and the pit 252 cooperate with each other. The second buffer pad 35 covers the second base 31, so that the second foot 3 can contact the ground through the second buffer pad 35, which can protect the ground and prevent the second base 31 from scratching the ground. At the same time, it can play a role in buffering and shock absorption when the laundry treatment device 100 is running. The second buffer pad 35 can be made of rubber material. In addition, the cooperation between the pit 252 and the bump 251 can position and stabilize the second base 31, and can prevent the second base 31 from moving in the mounting groove due to the vibration of the laundry treatment device 100, affecting the cooperation between the second base 31 and the second buffer pad 35. It can be understood that the thickness of the second buffer pad 35 and the thickness of the first buffer pad 25 can be set to be the same, so that the difference between the minimum value of the first height value and the minimum value of the second height value can be better controlled.

[0058] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of the respective embodiments have their own emphases. For the parts not detailed in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. In the description of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0059] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application have been introduced in detail above. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principles and implementation manners of the present application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only used to help understand the method and its core idea of the present application; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation manners and application scopes. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

Claims

1. A laundry treatment device, characterized in that, Comprising: A base, the base having two front corners and two rear corners, two of the rear corners and one of the front corners being the first corners, and the other front corner being the second corner; Three first feet, respectively mounted on the three first corners, the first feet having a first height value protruding from the first corners, the first height value being greater than or equal to L1; And, A second foot, screwed to the second corner so that the second height value by which the second foot protrudes from the second corner is adjustable, the second height value being greater than or equal to L2, and L1 being greater than L2.

2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The difference between L1 and L2 is greater than or equal to 5 mm and less than or equal to 10 mm.

3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first feet are fixedly mounted on the first corners, and the first height value is L1.

4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first feet are screwed to the first corners so that the first height value is adjustable, and the minimum value of the first height value is L1.

5. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The first feet include a first base, a first boss, a first stud and a first nut. The first boss is formed on one side of the first base. The first stud is provided on the side of the first boss away from the first base, and the end of the first stud away from the first boss is screwed to the first corner. The first nut is movably mounted on the first stud along the length direction of the first stud and has a first position abutting between the first boss and the first corner; When the first nut is in the first position, the first height value is L1.

6. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The height by which the first boss protrudes from the first base is 5 to 13 mm.

7. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The first stud has a first threaded section, a first non-threaded section and a second threaded section sequentially arranged from the first boss in a direction away from the first boss. The length of the first non-threaded section is 2 to 3 mm; When the first nut is in the first position, the first nut covers the first threaded section and exposes at least part of the first non-threaded section.

8. The laundry treatment device according to claim 5, wherein, Protrusion points are provided on the side of the first base away from the first boss; The first feet further include a first buffer pad. The first buffer pad is formed with a mounting groove with one end open. A concave pit matching the protrusion points is formed on the bottom of the mounting groove. The first base is assembled in the mounting groove, and the protrusion points and the concave pits cooperate with each other.

9. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The second feet include a second base, a second stud and a second nut. The second stud is provided on one side of the second base. The end of the second stud away from the second base is screwed to the second corner. The second nut is movably mounted on the second stud along the length direction of the second stud and has a second position abutting between the second base and the second corner and a third position for locking the second height value at L1; When the second nut is in the second position, the second height value is L2.

10. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The second stud has a third threaded section, a second non-threaded section and a fourth threaded section sequentially arranged from the second base in a direction away from the second base. The length of the second non-threaded section is 2 to 3 mm; When the second nut is in the second position, the second nut shields the third threaded section and exposes at least a portion of the second threadless section.

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