Air outlet structure and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to an air outlet structure and a washing machine, the air outlet structure comprises a connecting piece and a guiding piece which are connected with each other, a first vent hole is formed in the connecting piece, a first air inlet and a first air outlet are formed in the two ends of the first vent hole respectively, and the first air inlet is used for communicating with a vent pipe of the washing machine; the first air outlet is used for being communicated with the outside atmosphere, and the guiding piece is arranged right opposite to the first air outlet and used for changing the flow direction of air exhausted from the first air outlet. Air in the washing machine sequentially passes through the ventilation pipe and the first ventilation hole to be discharged into the outside atmosphere, in the process that the air flows to the outside through the first air outlet, the air directly impacts on the guide part right opposite to the first air outlet and flows in the extending direction of the guide part, and the air flowing direction is changed; therefore, the problem that the air directly impacts the wall behind the washing machine after flowing out of the first air outlet is reduced or avoided, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly to an air outlet structure and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Washing machines have become indispensable household appliances in people's daily lives. During the washing process of a washing machine, when water flows into the interior of the washing machine, it may cause a change in the air pressure inside the washing machine. To adjust the air pressure inside the washing machine, an air outlet structure is generally provided in the washing machine. The air outlet structure is connected to the ventilation pipe of the washing machine so that the air inside the washing machine can be discharged to the outside atmosphere via the ventilation pipe and the air outlet structure.

[0003] In the related art, the air outlet structure of a washing machine is generally provided on the back panel of the washing machine, and the back panel of the washing machine faces the wall. In this case, the gas discharged from the interior of the washing machine will directly impact the wall. Over time, it will cause the wall to become damp or damaged, which will affect the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides an air outlet structure and a washing machine.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an air outlet structure is provided, including a connecting member and a guiding member connected to each other. A first ventilation hole is formed inside the connecting member. A first air inlet and a first air outlet are respectively formed at both ends of the first ventilation hole. The first air inlet is used to communicate with the ventilation pipe of the washing machine, and the first air outlet is used to communicate with the outside atmosphere. The guiding member is disposed opposite to the first air outlet and is used to change the flow direction of the gas discharged from the first air outlet.

[0006] In some embodiments, a second ventilation hole communicating with the outside atmosphere is formed inside the guiding member. The second ventilation hole communicates with the first ventilation hole through the first air outlet, and the flow direction of the gas in the second ventilation hole is different from the flow direction of the gas in the first ventilation hole.

[0007] In some embodiments, the included angle between the flow direction of the gas in the second ventilation hole and the flow direction of the gas in the first ventilation hole is less than or equal to 90°.

[0008] In some embodiments, the guiding member includes two side walls disposed at intervals and a connecting wall connected between the two side walls. The connecting wall is disposed opposite to the first air outlet, and the connecting wall and the side walls together enclose the second ventilation hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second ventilation hole includes a transition section and at least one outer discharge section that communicate with each other. The transition section is disposed opposite to and communicates with the first air outlet of the first ventilation hole, and one end of each outer discharge section away from the transition section communicates with the outside atmosphere.

[0010] In some embodiments, the inner side wall of the transition section is configured as an arc surface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second ventilation hole has a plurality of second air outlets for communicating with the outside atmosphere, and the plurality of second air outlets are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the guide member.

[0012] In some embodiments, the air outlet structure includes a first flange protruding circumferentially around the connecting member and located at one end of the connecting member close to the guide member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the air outlet structure further includes a clamping member and a positioning member. The clamping member and the positioning member are both disposed on the connecting member and protrude in a direction away from the guide member.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine is provided, including a ventilation pipe and the air outlet structure as described above, and the air outlet structure communicates with the ventilation pipe.

[0015] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: Since the guide member is disposed opposite to the first air outlet, in this way, the gas inside the washing machine can be discharged to the outside atmosphere through the ventilation pipe, the first air inlet, the first ventilation hole, and the first air outlet in sequence. During the process of the gas flowing from the first air outlet to the outside, the gas will directly impact on the guide member disposed opposite to the first air outlet and flow along the extending direction of the guide member, realizing the change of the gas flow direction, thereby reducing or avoiding the problem that the gas directly impacts on the wall behind the washing machine after flowing out from the first air outlet, and further improving the user experience.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and constitute a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an air outlet structure of a washing machine cabinet assembly shown according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2It is the front view of the air outlet structure of a washing machine cabinet assembly shown according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 It is the sectional view of the air outlet structure of a washing machine cabinet assembly shown according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 It is the partial exploded view of a washing machine cabinet assembly shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Description of reference numerals

[0023] 15 - Cabinet; 151 - Air vent hole; 152 - Positioning hole; 153 - Clamping hole; 91 - Air outlet structure; 92 - First ventilation hole; 921 - First air inlet; 922 - First air outlet; 93 - Positioning member; 930 - Extension section; 931 - Bump; 932 - Opening; 94 - Clamping member; 940 - Insertion part; 941 - Stopping part; 95 - Connecting member; 950 - Cylinder body; 951 - Second flange; 96 - First flange; 97 - Guide member; 970 - Second ventilation hole; 971 - Side wall; 972 - Connecting wall; 973 - Transition section; 974 - Outer discharge section. Detailed implementation manners

[0024] Here, the exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation manners described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation manners consistent with the present disclosure. On the contrary, they are only examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0025] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the orientation terms such as "inside, outside" refer to the inside and outside of the specific structural contour, and the terms such as "first, second" are only used to distinguish one element from another element, and do not have sequence and importance.

[0026] During the use of the washing machine, affected by factors such as water inlet and heating, the gas pressure inside the washing machine will change to a certain extent. In order to ensure the balance of the internal pressure of the washing machine, an air outlet structure for exhaust is generally provided on the back panel of the washing machine. However, precisely because the air outlet structure is provided on the back panel of the washing machine, and this back panel is arranged opposite to the wall, when the gas is discharged through the air outlet structure, it will directly blow towards the wall. Over time, it will cause problems such as the wall getting damp or damaged.

[0027] Based on this, referring to Figures 1 to 4According to the first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an air outlet structure 91 is provided, which includes a connecting member 95 and a guiding member 97 connected to each other. A first ventilation hole 92 is formed inside the connecting member 95. A first air inlet 921 and a first air outlet 922 are respectively formed at both ends of the first ventilation hole 92. The first air inlet 921 is used to communicate with the ventilation pipe of the washing machine, and the first air outlet 922 is used to communicate with the outside atmosphere. The guiding member 97 is disposed opposite to the first air outlet 922 and is used to change the flow direction of the gas discharged from the first air outlet 922.

[0028] In the above technical solution, since the guiding member 97 is disposed opposite to the first air outlet 922, in this way, the gas inside the washing machine can sequentially pass through the ventilation pipe, the first air inlet 921, the first ventilation hole 92, and the first air outlet 922 and be discharged to the outside atmosphere. During the process of the gas flowing from the first air outlet 922 to the outside, the gas will directly impact on the guiding member 97 disposed opposite to the first air outlet 922 and flow along the extending direction of the guiding member 97, realizing the change of the gas flow direction, thereby reducing or avoiding the problem that the gas directly impacts on the wall behind the washing machine after flowing out from the first air outlet 922, and further improving the user experience.

[0029] The present disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the guiding member 97, as long as it can realize the change of the flow direction of the gas discharged from the first air outlet 922. For example, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, in an exemplary embodiment provided by the present disclosure, a second ventilation hole 970 communicating with the outside atmosphere may be formed inside the guiding member 97. The second ventilation hole 970 is communicated with the first ventilation hole 92 through the first air outlet 922, and the flow direction of the gas in the second ventilation hole 970 is different from the flow direction of the gas in the first ventilation hole 92. In this way, after the gas flows out from the first ventilation hole 92 inside the connecting member 95, it can enter the second ventilation hole 970 through the first air outlet 922 of the first ventilation hole 92. Since the second ventilation hole 970 is not in the same direction as the first ventilation hole 92, the flow direction of the gas will change during the process of flowing in the second ventilation hole 970, thereby avoiding the gas directly impacting on the wall during the process of flowing from the second ventilation hole 970 into the atmosphere.

[0030] In order to further reduce the contact between the gas discharged from the second ventilation hole 970 and the wall, in the present disclosure, the included angle between the flow direction of the gas in the second ventilation hole 970 and the flow direction of the gas in the first ventilation hole 92 is less than or equal to 90°. Since the included angle between the flow direction of the gas in the second ventilation hole 970 and the flow direction of the gas in the first ventilation hole 92 is less than or equal to 90°, this can make the flow direction of the gas after flowing out from the second ventilation hole 970 be away from the wall direction or parallel to the wall, so as to reduce or avoid the contact between the gas and the wall.

[0031] It should be noted that for the embodiment in which the included angle between the flow direction of the gas in the second vent hole 970 and the flow direction of the gas in the first vent hole 92 is equal to 90°, at this angle, the gas flowing out of the second vent hole 970 will neither directly blow towards the wall nor directly blow towards the washing machine (the back panel of the washing machine), thus avoiding the purging of the gas on the wall and the back panel.

[0032] The present disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the above-mentioned guide member 97. For example, in an exemplary embodiment provided by the present disclosure, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the guide member 97 includes two side walls 971 arranged at intervals and a connecting wall 972 connected between the two side walls 971. The connecting wall 972 is disposed opposite to the first air outlet 922. The connecting wall 972 and the side walls 971 together enclose the second vent hole 970. In this way, when the gas flows into the first vent hole 92, it can flow from the first air outlet 922 of the first vent hole 92 into the second vent hole 970 formed by the side walls 971 and the connecting wall 972 and then flow into the external atmosphere. During the above process, the connecting wall 972 connected between the side walls 971 can block and isolate the gas flowing out of the first vent hole 92 to prevent the gas from directly impacting on the wall surface, and the two side walls 971 arranged at intervals can limit and guide the gas to facilitate the gas to quickly flow into the external atmosphere.

[0033] Alternatively, in another exemplary embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the guiding portion may include a baffle and a plurality of partition plates. The two adjacent partition plates are spaced apart. One end of each partition plate is connected to the baffle, and the other end of each partition plate is connected to the connecting member 95. The baffle and the two adjacent baffles together enclose a second ventilation hole 970. In this way, under the cooperative action of the plurality of partition plates and the baffle, the space between the baffle and the guiding portion can be divided into a plurality of second ventilation holes 970. Thus, when the gas flows out from the first air outlet 922 of the first through hole, it will directly impact on the baffle and respectively enter into the plurality of second ventilation holes 970. After the airflow flowing out from the first ventilation hole 92 is shunted, it is then led to the outside atmosphere through the second ventilation holes 970. In the present disclosure, the second ventilation hole 970 may include a transition section 973 and at least one outer discharge section 974 that are interconnected. The transition section 973 is disposed opposite to and communicated with the first air outlet 922 of the first ventilation hole 92. One end of each outer discharge section 974 away from the transition section 973 is communicated with the outside atmosphere. In this way, after the gas flows from the first ventilation hole 92 through the first air outlet 922 into the transition section 973, it is then discharged to the outside atmosphere through the outer discharge section 974. In the above process, on the one hand, the transition section 973 can play a role in buffering and transitioning the gas. On the other hand, in the embodiment where the second ventilation hole 970 includes a plurality of outer discharge sections 974, the transition section 973 can also distribute the gas flowing out from the first ventilation hole 92, so that the flow rate and flow velocity of the gas flowing out from each outer discharge section 974 are more uniform.

[0034] To further facilitate the gas to flow more smoothly from the transition section 973 into the outer discharge section 974, as Figure 3 shown, in an embodiment provided by the present disclosure, the inner side wall 971 of the above-mentioned transition section 973 is configured as an arc shape. In this way, when the gas flows through the transition section 973, the arc-shaped inner side wall 971 can play a guiding role for the gas, and moreover, the arc-shaped inner side wall 971 also makes the gas flow path smoother, thereby reducing the flow resistance during the process of the gas flowing from the transition section 973 into the outer discharge section 974.

[0035] In addition, for the embodiment where the inner side wall 971 of the transition section 973 is configured as an arc shape, the above-mentioned outer discharge section 974 may extend along the tangent direction of the air outlet of the transition section 973. When the gas is discharged from the air outlet of the transition section 973, it will move along the tangent direction of the air outlet. Therefore, setting the transition section 973 to extend along this tangent direction can reduce the resistance and energy loss during the exhaust process, thereby improving the exhaust efficiency.

[0036] Alternatively, in other embodiments provided by the present disclosure, a flow channel may not be provided inside the above-mentioned guide member 97. For example, the guide member 97 may be provided as a guide plate, and the guide plate is disposed opposite to the first air outlet 922. In this way, after the gas is discharged through the first air outlet 922 and impacts on the guide plate, it can be directly discharged into the atmosphere through the space between the guide plate and the connecting member 95.

[0037] For an embodiment in which there may be multiple second ventilation holes 970, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the multiple second ventilation holes 970 are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the guide member 97. In this way, the gas discharged from the multiple second ventilation holes 970 can be discharged into the outside atmosphere from different directions of the guide member 97, further improving the exhaust efficiency.

[0038] In an exemplary embodiment provided by the present disclosure, two second ventilation holes 970 are formed inside the guide member 97, as Figure 3 shown, and the two second ventilation holes 970 are arranged in central symmetry. In this way, after the gas is discharged through the first ventilation hole 92, the gas can be evenly split into the two second ventilation holes 970 and discharged into the atmosphere respectively, thereby improving the gas discharge efficiency. In addition, since the flow rate and flow volume of the gas flowing out of a single second ventilation hole 970 are reduced, the noise generated during the gas discharge can also be reduced.

[0039] Alternatively, each of the above-mentioned second ventilation holes 970 may also have multiple second air outlets for communicating with the outside atmosphere, and the multiple second air outlets are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the guide member 97. In this way, the gas entering each second ventilation hole 970 can be discharged into the outside atmosphere through the multiple second air outlets, further improving the exhaust efficiency. Moreover, since the multiple second air outlets are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the guide member 97, the problem of interference between two adjacent second air outlets during the exhaust process can be effectively avoided.

[0040] In the present disclosure, as Figure 2 shown, the above-mentioned air outlet structure 91 may further include at least one clamping member 94 and at least one positioning member 93. The clamping member 94 and the positioning member 93 are both disposed on the connecting member 95 and protrude in a direction away from the guide member 97 for cooperating with the positioning hole 152 and the clamping hole 153 provided on the cabinet 15 of the washing machine to realize detachable connection with the cabinet 15. When the clamping member 94 is clamped with the clamping hole 153, the positioning member 93 is positioned in the positioning hole 152 on the cabinet 15, and the first ventilation hole 92 is communicated with the air outlet hole 151 provided on the cabinet 15 and communicated with the ventilation hole.

[0041] The clamping connection between the air outlet structure 91 and the box body 15 can be achieved through the cooperation of the clamping part 94 and the clamping hole 153. The cooperation between the positioning part 93 and the positioning groove can further position the connection between the air outlet structure 91 and the box body 15 in the clamped state. On the one hand, the cooperation between the positioning part 93 and the positioning groove can prevent the loosening of the cooperation between the clamping holes 153 during the operation of the washing machine, ensuring the stability of the connection. On the other hand, the cooperation between the positioning part 93 and the positioning groove can significantly improve the positioning accuracy between the air outlet structure 91 and the box body 15, reducing the error caused by position deviation, thus ensuring the stability and accuracy of the connection.

[0042] Moreover, the connection between the box body 15 and the air outlet structure 91 is achieved by means of clamping. The loading and unloading operation of the air outlet structure 91 can be realized without the aid of installation tools, which has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation.

[0043] The present disclosure does not limit the specific structure and clamping method of the above-mentioned clamping part 94. For example, in an exemplary embodiment provided by the present disclosure, as Figure 2 shown, the clamping part 94 may include an insertion part 940 and a stop part 941 connected to each other. The stop part 941 can stop against the inner wall of the box body 15 when the insertion part 940 is inserted into the clamping hole 153. In this way, when it is necessary to fix the air outlet structure 91 on the box body 15, the clamping part 94 can be inserted into the clamping hole 153, and the stop part can be located inside the box body 15 to stop against the inner wall of the box body 15, thereby restricting the detachment of the clamping part 94 from the clamping hole 153 and realizing the tight connection between the air outlet structure 91 and the box body 15.

[0044] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, the first end of the insertion part 940 is connected to the first end of the stop part 941, the second section of the stop part 941 extends in a direction away from the insertion part 940, and the insertion part 940 and the stop part 941 are configured in an L shape. Since the insertion part 940 and the stop part 941 are configured in an L shape, when the above-mentioned insertion part 940 is inserted into the clamping hole 153, the stop part 941 connected to the first end of the insertion part 940 can horizontally block on the inner wall of the box body 15 to achieve locking with the box body 15.

[0045] To further improve the clamping effect between the clamping part 94 and the clamping hole 153, as Figure 2As shown, along one end of the stopper portion 941 close to the insertion portion 940 to the other end of the stopper portion 941 away from the insertion portion 940, the thickness of the stopper portion 941 gradually decreases. In this way, after the engaging member 94 is inserted into the engaging hole 153, by rotating the air outlet structure 91, the position of the stopper portion 941 in the engaging hole 153 can be adjusted. Moreover, as the stopper portion 941 is continuously screwed in, the distance between the stopper portion 941 and the inner wall of the box body 15 gradually decreases until the stopper portion 941 fits and presses against the inner wall of the box body 15, realizing the locking between the air outlet structure 91 and the box body 15.

[0046] Alternatively, in other embodiments provided by the present disclosure, the above-mentioned engaging member 94 can be engaged in the above-mentioned engaging hole 153 by an interference fit manner to realize the locking of the two.

[0047] Similarly, the present disclosure does not limit the specific shape and positioning method of the above-mentioned positioning member 93, as long as it can realize the positioning function of the above-mentioned air outlet structure 91. For example, in an exemplary embodiment provided by the present disclosure, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the positioning member 93 can include an extension section 930 and a convex block 931. An opening 932 is formed on the side wall 971 of the air outlet structure 91. The first end of the extension section 930 is connected to the hole wall of the opening 932, and the extended second end extends into the opening 932. The convex block 931 protrudes from the second end of the extension section 930. After the above-mentioned engaging member 94 is inserted into the engaging hole 153, since the convex block 931 protrudes from the extension section 930, the convex block 931 will contact and be squeezed by the outer surface of the box body 15, thereby driving the extension section 930 to deform in a direction away from the inside of the box body 15, so that the convex block 931 generates an elastic driving force towards the box body 15. As the air outlet structure 91 rotates, when the convex block 931 rotates to a position opposite to the positioning hole 152, the elastic driving force generated by the deformation of the extension section 930 can drive the convex block 931 to move towards the positioning hole 152 and be embedded in the positioning hole 152. At this time, the air outlet structure 91 cannot continue to rotate, and the engaging member 94 is also in a locked state with the engaging groove.

[0048] Under the cooperation of the above-mentioned positioning member 93 and the positioning hole 152, on the one hand, it can limit the relative movement between the engaging member 94 and the engaging groove after the engaging member 94 is engaged in place, thereby improving the stability between the engaging member 94 and the engaging groove. On the other hand, it can also avoid the problem that the engaging member 94 and the engaging groove are not locked in place, thereby reducing the error caused by the position deviation.

[0049] In some embodiments, as Figure 2As shown, one end of the bump 931 facing away from the extending section 930 is formed into a hemispherical shape. The bump 931 with a hemispherical structure has less resistance to the positioning hole 152 during the process of being inserted into and removed from the positioning hole 152. Therefore, it is more convenient for the positioning member 93 to slide into or out of the positioning hole 152, making the locking and unlocking operations of the air outlet structure 91 smoother and more labor-saving.

[0050] In addition, there is no limitation on the specific structure of the above-mentioned connecting member 95 in the present disclosure. For example, in an exemplary embodiment provided by the present disclosure, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the air outlet structure 91 includes a first flange 96 protruding circumferentially around the connecting member 95 and is located at one end of the connecting member 95 close to the guiding member 97. In this way, when assembling the above-mentioned air outlet, the connecting member 95 can be inserted into the clamping hole 153 on the washing machine body 15 and communicated with the ventilation pipe arranged inside the washing machine body 15. At the same time, since the first flange 96 is arranged circumferentially around the connecting member and protrudes from the connecting member 95, one side of the first flange 96 close to the washing machine body 15 can be attached to the outer side wall 971 of the body 15, thereby improving the sealing performance between the air outlet structure 91 and the body 15.

[0051] To further improve the sealing effect, as Figures 1 to 2 shown, the connecting member 95 may include a cylindrical body 950 and a second flange 951 arranged circumferentially around the cylindrical body 950. The first flange 96 is arranged around the first end of the cylindrical body 950, and the second flange 951 is arranged around the second end of the cylindrical body 950. In an embodiment where the cylindrical body 950 is connected to the ventilation pipe by plugging, the end of the cylindrical body 950 facing away from the guiding member 97 and the second flange 951 can jointly abut against the side wall 971 of the ventilation pipe, thereby increasing the sealing contact area between the connecting member 95 and the ventilation pipe and achieving the purpose of improving the sealing performance between the connecting member 95 and the ventilation pipe.

[0052] To further improve the connection stability between the air outlet structure 91 and the body 15, as Figure 4 shown, both the clamping holes 153 and the positioning holes 152 can be multiple, and the multiple clamping holes 153 and the multiple positioning holes 152 are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the air outlet hole 151. In this way, with the cooperation of the multiple clamping members 94 and the multiple clamping holes 153 and the cooperation of the multiple positioning members 93 and the multiple positioning holes 152, the locking and positioning functions between the air outlet structure 91 and the body 15 are jointly realized, thereby improving the stability and error tolerance between the two.

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment provided by the present disclosure, as Figure 4As shown, there are two such clamping holes 153 and positioning holes 152. Among them, the two clamping holes 153 are symmetrically arranged, and the two positioning holes 152 are symmetrically arranged. In this way, with the cooperation of the positioning member 93 and the positioning hole 152, and the cooperation of the clamping member 94 and the clamping hole 153, positioning and locking can be carried out from different directions, improving the locking stability between the air outlet structure 91 and the box body 15.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, each clamping hole 153 is arranged between two adjacent positioning holes 152, and each positioning hole 152 is arranged between two adjacent clamping holes 153. That is to say, the clamping holes 153 and the positioning holes 152 are arranged alternately in sequence. In this way, it can be ensured that there are positioning members 93 and positioning holes 152 on both sides of each clamping member 94 and the two clamping holes 153, and there are clamping members 94 and clamping holes 153 on both sides of each positioning hole 152 and the positioning member 93, so as to realize the locking and positioning of each position of the air outlet structure 91, and further improve the stability and firmness of the connection between the air outlet structure 91 and the box body 15.

[0055] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the positioning hole 152 and the clamping hole 153 are respectively communicated with the air outlet hole 151, which is convenient for processing and opening the above-mentioned positioning hole 152, clamping hole 153 and air outlet hole 151 on the box body 15.

[0056] According to the second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine is provided, including a ventilation pipe and the air outlet structure 91 as above. The air outlet structure 91 is communicated with the ventilation pipe. The box body 15 of the washing machine is formed with a clamping hole 153, a positioning hole 152 and an air outlet hole 151. The air outlet structure 91 is detachably locked on the box body 15 through a clamping member 94 and a positioning member 93, and the first ventilation hole 92 of the air outlet structure 91 is communicated with the ventilation pipe through the air outlet hole 151 on the box body 15.

[0057] After considering the specification and practicing the solutions disclosed herein, those skilled in the art will readily think of other embodiments of the present disclosure. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure, which follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common general knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and embodiments are only regarded as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are pointed out by the appended claims.

[0058] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures already described and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure, characterized in that, It includes a connecting member and a guiding member connected to each other. A first ventilation hole is formed inside the connecting member. A first air inlet and a first air outlet are respectively formed at both ends of the first ventilation hole. The first air inlet is used to communicate with the ventilation pipe of the washing machine, and the first air outlet is used to communicate with the outside atmosphere. The guiding member is disposed opposite to the first air outlet and is used to change the flow direction of the gas discharged from the first air outlet.

2. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second ventilation hole communicating with the outside atmosphere is formed inside the guiding member. The second ventilation hole is communicated with the first ventilation hole through the first air outlet, and the flow direction of the gas in the second ventilation hole is different from the flow direction of the gas in the first ventilation hole.

3. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, wherein, The included angle between the flow direction of the gas in the second ventilation hole and the flow direction of the gas in the first ventilation hole is less than or equal to 90°.

4. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, wherein, The guiding member includes two side walls arranged at intervals and a connecting wall connected between the two side walls. The connecting wall is disposed opposite to the first air outlet, and the connecting wall and the side walls jointly enclose the second ventilation hole.

5. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second ventilation hole includes a transition section and at least one outer discharge section communicating with each other. The transition section is disposed opposite to and communicated with the first air outlet of the first ventilation hole, and one end of each outer discharge section away from the transition section communicates with the outside atmosphere.

6. The air outlet structure according to claim 5, characterized in that The inner side wall of the transition section is configured to be arc-shaped.

7. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second ventilation hole has a plurality of second air outlets for communicating with the outside atmosphere, and the plurality of second air outlets are arranged at intervals around the circumference of the guiding member.

8. The air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The air outlet structure includes a first flange protruding circumferentially around the connecting member and is located at one end of the connecting member close to the guiding member.

9. The air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The air outlet structure further includes a clamping member and a positioning member. Both the clamping member and the positioning member are disposed on the connecting member and protrude in a direction away from the guiding member.

10. A washing machine, characterized in that, It includes a ventilation pipe and the air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1-9. The air outlet structure is communicated with the ventilation pipe.

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