Clothes dryer surface frame structure capable of being assembled with front covers of different appearances

By setting up a variety of connection holes and positioning ribs on the surface rack of the clothes dryer, the problem of poor adaptability of the surface rack is solved, and a variety of appearance adaptation is achieved, which reduces R&D and production costs and improves installation stability.

CN223074469UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08CHANGHONG MEILING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422357439.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-26

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Technical Problem

The existing clothes dryer drier drier drier drier drier drier drier drier drier drier is poorly adapted to one appearance only in a single structure, which leads to the need to frequently replace drier drier for the development of new products, increasing R&D costs and costs.

Method used

A dryer surface frame structure that can be equipped with front covers with different appearances is designed. By setting a variety of connection holes and positioning ribs on the main body of the surface frame, the adaptation of a variety of appearances is achieved, including the combination of upper pillars, lower pillars, positioning ribs and connecting holes to ensure the stable installation of the front cover.

Benefits of technology

The universality of the surface frame structure is achieved, the R&D costs of multiple mold openings are reduced, the production costs are reduced, and the installation stability of the front cover is improved through the design of pillars and positioning ribs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes dryer surface frame structure capable of being assembled with front covers with different appearances, which relates to the technical field of clothes dryers and comprises a surface frame main body, side frame main bodies are fixedly mounted on two sides of the surface frame main body, and two groups of panel connecting columns and two groups of panel positioning ribs are fixedly arranged at the upper part of the front end of the surface frame main body. The two groups of panel positioning ribs are positioned between the two groups of panel connecting columns; the panel connecting column comprises an upper supporting column used for installing the first front cover and a lower supporting column used for installing the second front cover. The panel positioning ribs comprise an upper positioning rib used for installing and positioning the first front cover and a lower positioning rib used for installing and positioning the second front cover. An upper connecting hole and a lower connecting hole which are used for installing the first front cover and the second front cover are formed in the side frame main body, assembling and positioning structures of different designs are reserved on the face frame, limiting and fastening positions are additionally arranged, two or more kinds of appearances can be universally used, and the research and development cost loss caused by multiple times of mold opening is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dryers, in particular to a dryer front frame structure that can be assembled with front covers of different appearances. Background Art

[0002] With the development of dryer products, users also have higher requirements for the appearance styles of dryers. In order to meet the needs of consumers, the appearances of dryers are constantly enriched, presenting various unique appearance images. Although there are already multiple styles of existing dryers of the same brand, the adaptability of a single installation front frame is poor, and only a single structure can adapt to one appearance structure. To develop new products, it is necessary to newly design a front frame according to the new appearance structure. In this case, the development cost is relatively high and the versatility is poor. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a dryer front frame structure that can be assembled with front covers of different appearances, and solve the technical problem that the adaptability of a single installation front frame is poor and only a single structure can adapt to one appearance structure.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model can be realized by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A dryer front frame structure that can be assembled with front covers of different appearances includes a front frame main body. Both sides of the front frame main body are fixedly installed with side frame main bodies. Two groups of panel connection columns and two groups of panel positioning ribs are fixedly arranged on the upper part of the front end of the front frame main body. The two groups of panel positioning ribs are located between the two groups of panel connection columns. The panel connection column includes an upper support column for installing the first front cover and a lower support column for installing the second front cover. The panel positioning rib includes an upper positioning rib for the installation and positioning of the first front cover and a lower positioning rib for the installation and positioning of the second front cover. Upper connection holes and lower connection holes for installing the first front cover and the second front cover are arranged on the side frame main body.

[0006] Preferably, wire harness clamping plates for clamping wires are arranged on both sides of the front frame main body.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of panel screw columns for screwing and installing the front cover are arranged at the front end of the front frame main body.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of support rib plates are fixedly arranged on the outer periphery of the panel screw column, and the support rib plates are fixedly connected to the end face of the front frame main body.

[0009] Preferably, the panel connection column includes a connection surrounding plate fixedly arranged on the upper part of the front frame main body, and the upper support column and the lower support column are both fixedly installed in the connection surrounding plate.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of column rib plates are fixedly arranged on the outer peripheries of the upper support column and the lower support column, and the column rib plates are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connection surrounding plate.

[0011] Preferably, both the upper positioning rib and the lower positioning rib are in a cross-shaped structure, and chamfered joints are provided at the ends of the upper positioning rib and the lower positioning rib.

[0012] Preferably, both sides of the upper end of the first front cover are provided with cover support plates that cooperate with the connecting surrounding plate. The center position of the upper end of the first front cover is fixedly provided with a first cover connecting plate, and a first cover mounting hole and a first cover positioning hole that cooperate with the upper support pillar and the upper positioning rib are provided on the first cover connecting plate.

[0013] Preferably, both sides of the upper end of the second front cover are provided with second cover support plates that cooperate with the upper support pillar. The center position of the upper end of the second front cover is fixedly provided with a second cover connecting plate, and a second cover mounting hole and a second cover positioning hole that cooperate with the lower support pillar and the lower positioning rib are provided on the second cover connecting plate.

[0014] Advantages of the utility model:

[0015] (1) Different designed assembly positioning structures are reserved on the surface frame of the utility model. By increasing the limiting and fastening positions, two or more appearances can be made universal, reducing the loss of R & D costs caused by multiple mold openings. The overall structure is simple, highly practical and low in cost, saving R & D funds and production manufacturing costs.

[0016] (2) Threaded holes are provided on both the upper support pillar and the lower support pillar for installing the front cover, and the setting of the support pillar rib plate improves the overall strength of the entire support pillar, thus ensuring the stable connection of the bolts. Description of the drawings

[0017] The following further describes the utility model with reference to the drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the surface frame main body of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is the utility model Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram at A in;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the side frame main body of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic installation structure diagram of the first front cover of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the first front cover of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic installation structure diagram of the second front cover of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7It is a schematic structural diagram of the second front cover of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 10, the main body of the face frame; 11, the wire harness clamping plate; 12, the panel connecting column; 121, the connecting enclosing plate; 122, the upper support column; 123, the lower support column; 124, the support column rib plate; 13, the panel positioning rib; 131, the positioning support plate; 132, the upper positioning rib; 133, the lower positioning rib; 134, the insertion chamfer; 14, the panel screw column; 15, the support rib plate; 20, the main body of the side frame; 21, the upper connecting hole; 22, the lower connecting hole; 30, the first front cover; 31, the first cover support plate; 32, the first cover connecting plate; 33, the first cover mounting hole; 34, the first cover positioning hole; 40, the second front cover; 41, the second cover support plate; 42, the second cover connecting plate; 43, the second cover mounting hole; 44, the second cover positioning hole. Specific embodiments

[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 - 7 As shown, the present utility model is a face frame structure of a dryer that can be assembled with front covers of different appearances, including a main body 10 of the face frame. On both sides of the main body 10 of the face frame, a main body 20 of the side frame is fixedly installed. On the upper part of the front end of the main body 10 of the face frame, two groups of panel connecting columns 12 and two groups of panel positioning ribs 13 are fixedly arranged. The two groups of panel positioning ribs 13 are located between the two groups of panel connecting columns 12. The panel connecting column 12 includes an upper support column 122 for installing the first front cover 30 and a lower support column 123 for installing the second front cover 40. The panel positioning rib 13 includes a positioning support plate 131 fixedly installed on the main body 10 of the face frame. On the positioning support plate 131, an upper positioning rib 132 for installing and positioning the first front cover 30 and a lower positioning rib 133 for installing and positioning the second front cover 40 are provided. On the main body 20 of the side frame, an upper connecting hole 21 and a lower connecting hole 22 for installing the first front cover 30 and the second front cover 40 are provided.

[0028] In an alternative embodiment, wire harness clamping plates 11 for clamping wires are provided on both sides of the main body 10 of the face frame.

[0029] It should be noted that the provision of the wire harness clamping plates 11 ensures the stability of the connecting wires between the main body 10 of the face frame and the main body 20 of the side frame.

[0030] In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of panel screw columns 14 for screwing and installing the front cover are provided at the front end of the main body 10 of the face frame.

[0031] It should be noted that the installation of the panel is supported and screwed through the panel screw posts 14 to ensure the stability of the installation of the front cover.

[0032] In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of support rib plates 15 are fixedly arranged on the outer periphery of the panel screw posts 14, and the support rib plates 15 are fixedly connected to the end face of the face frame main body 10.

[0033] It should be noted that the overall strength of the panel screw posts 14 is improved by arranging the support rib plates 15, thereby ensuring the stability of the installation of the front cover.

[0034] In an alternative embodiment, the panel connection post 12 includes a connection surrounding plate 121 fixedly arranged on the upper part of the face frame main body 10, and the upper support post 122 and the lower support post 123 are both fixedly installed in the connection surrounding plate 121.

[0035] It should be noted that the arrangement of the connection surrounding plate 121 improves the overall strength of the entire panel connection post 12.

[0036] In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of post rib plates 124 are fixedly arranged on the outer peripheries of the upper support post 122 and the lower support post 123, and the post rib plates 124 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connection surrounding plate 121.

[0037] It should be noted that threaded holes are provided on both the upper support post 122 and the lower support post 123 for installing the front cover, and the arrangement of the post rib plates 124 improves the overall strength of the entire post, thereby ensuring the stable connection of the bolts.

[0038] In an alternative embodiment, both the upper positioning rib 132 and the lower positioning rib 133 are of a cross-shaped structure, and chamfered insertion portions 134 are provided at the ends of the upper positioning rib 132 and the lower positioning rib 133.

[0039] It should be noted that the chamfered insertion portions 134 are arranged to facilitate the accurate insertion of the positioning ribs into the positioning holes of the front cover, thereby facilitating the installation of the front cover.

[0040] In an alternative embodiment, cover support plates 31 that cooperate with the connection surrounding plate 121 are arranged on both sides of the upper end of the first front cover 30, a cover connection plate 32 is fixedly arranged at the center position of the upper end of the first front cover 30, and cover installation holes 33 and cover positioning holes 34 that cooperate with the upper support post 122 and the upper positioning rib 132 are provided on the cover connection plate 32.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, both sides of the upper end of the second front cover 40 are provided with cover second support plates 41 that cooperate with the upper support columns 122. A cover second connecting plate 42 is fixedly provided at the center position of the upper end of the second front cover 40. The cover second connecting plate 42 is provided with a cover second mounting hole 43 and a cover second positioning hole 44 that cooperate with the lower support column 123 and the lower positioning rib 133.

[0042] The working principle of the present utility model: Side clamping plates 11 are provided on both sides of the surface frame main body 10 for clamping and connecting guidance. The setting of the wire harness clamping plates 11 ensures the stability of the connecting wires between the surface frame main body 10 and the side frame main body 20. By providing the upper support columns 122 for installing the first front cover 30 and the lower support columns 123 for installing the second front cover 40, as well as the upper positioning ribs 132 for positioning the installation of the first front cover 30 and the lower positioning ribs 133 for positioning the installation of the second front cover 40, the surface frame main body 10 is adapted to front covers of different specifications. By increasing the limiting and fastening positions, two or more appearances are made universal, reducing the loss of R & D costs caused by multiple mold openings. The overall structure is simple, highly practical and has a low cost.

[0043] The above has described in detail an embodiment of the present utility model, but the content described is only the preferred embodiment of the present utility model and cannot be considered as limiting the scope of implementation of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made according to the scope of the application of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope covered by the patent of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A dryer front frame structure capable of assembling front covers with different appearances, characterized in that, It includes a face frame main body (10), side frame main bodies (20) are fixedly installed on both sides of the face frame main body (10), two groups of panel connecting columns (12) and two groups of panel positioning ribs (13) are fixedly arranged on the upper part of the front end of the face frame main body (10), and the two groups of panel positioning ribs (13) are located between the two groups of panel connecting columns (12); the panel connecting column (12) includes an upper support column (122) for installing the first front cover (30) and a lower support column (123) for installing the second front cover (40), and the panel positioning rib (13) includes an upper positioning rib (132) for positioning the installation of the first front cover (30) and a lower positioning rib (133) for positioning the installation of the second front cover (40); upper connection holes (21) and lower connection holes (22) for installing the first front cover (30) and the second front cover (40) are arranged on the side frame main body (20).

2. The front rack structure of a dryer capable of assembling front covers with different appearances according to claim 1, characterized in that Wire harness clamping plates (11) for clamping wires are arranged on both sides of the face frame main body (10).

3. The dryer front frame structure capable of assembling front covers with different appearances according to claim 1, characterized in that A number of panel screw columns (14) for screw-installing the front cover are arranged at the front end of the face frame main body (10).

4. The front panel structure of a dryer capable of assembling front covers with different appearances according to claim 3, characterized in that A number of support rib plates (15) are fixedly arranged on the outer periphery of the panel screw column (14), and the support rib plates (15) are fixedly connected to the end face of the face frame main body (10).

5. The structure of the front frame of a dryer capable of assembling front covers with different appearances according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel connecting column (12) includes a connecting fence (121) fixedly arranged on the upper part of the face frame main body (10), and the upper support column (122) and the lower support column (123) are both fixedly installed in the connecting fence (121).

6. The dryer front frame structure capable of assembling front covers with different appearances according to claim 5, characterized in that, A number of column rib plates (124) are fixedly arranged on the outer peripheries of the upper support column (122) and the lower support column (123), and the column rib plates (124) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting fence (121).

7. The front frame structure of a dryer capable of assembling front covers with different appearances according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the upper positioning rib (132) and the lower positioning rib (133) are of a cross-shaped structure, and plug-in chamfers (134) are arranged at the ends of the upper positioning rib (132) and the lower positioning rib (133).

8. The front panel structure of a dryer capable of assembling front covers with different appearances according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the upper end of the first front cover (30) are provided with cover one support plates (31) that cooperate with the connecting fence (121), a cover one connecting plate (32) is fixedly arranged at the center position of the upper end of the first front cover (30), and cover one installation holes (33) and cover one positioning holes (34) that cooperate with the upper support column (122) and the upper positioning rib (132) are arranged on the cover one connecting plate (32).

9. The dryer front frame structure capable of assembling front covers with different appearances according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the upper end of the second front cover (40) are provided with cover two support plates (41) that cooperate with the upper support column (122), a cover two connecting plate (42) is fixedly arranged at the center position of the upper end of the second front cover (40), and cover two installation holes (43) and cover two positioning holes (44) that cooperate with the lower support column (123) and the lower positioning rib (133) are arranged on the cover two connecting plate (42).