Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and provides clothes treatment equipment which comprises a shell, a control board, a waterproof box and a display board, the control board is installed on the shell, a containing space is formed in the waterproof box, and the waterproof box is installed on the control board; the display board is installed in the containing space and located on the side, back on to the control board, of the waterproof box. The display board is installed on the control board through the waterproof box, the safety defect that when the display board is directly installed on the control board, water easily enters the display board, and consequently electric appliance faults or fire breaks out is overcome, the waterproof and fireproof performance of the display board is improved, and the use safety performance of the clothes processing equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, the display board of clothing processing equipment such as drum washing machines is directly installed on the control board. Although the voltage used by the display board is weak electricity, if the washing machine leaks and flows onto the display board, it is easy to cause electrical failure and safety problems such as fire. Utility Model Content

[0003] An embodiment of the present application provides a clothing processing device to solve the problem of low safety of existing clothing processing devices.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0005] case;

[0006] a control panel, mounted on the housing;

[0007] A waterproof box is formed with a receiving space, and the waterproof box is installed on the control board;

[0008] A display board is installed in the accommodation space, and the display board is located on a side of the waterproof box facing away from the control board.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the shell includes a top cover, which is connected to the control panel, and at least one of the top cover and the control panel is provided with a water guide groove, which is located below the connection gap between the top cover and the control panel, and extends along the extension direction of the control panel.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the water guide groove includes a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other, and the height of the first end is higher than the height of the second end; or, the height of the middle part of the water guide groove is higher than the heights of the two ends of the water guide groove.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, a first waterproof rib is provided on a side of the waterproof box facing the water guide groove; and / or a first waterproof rib is provided around the circumference of the waterproof box.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the control panel is provided with a button, the waterproof box is provided with a key slot, the button is passed through the key slot and connected to the display board, and the key slot is provided with a waterproof structure to prevent water from entering the display board through the key slot.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the waterproof structure includes:

[0014] A second waterproof rib is provided on a side of the waterproof box facing away from the display board, the second waterproof rib is located outside the key slot, and the second waterproof rib is provided around the circumference of the key slot;

[0015] The third waterproof rib is arranged on the side wall of the key slot, and a waterproof groove is defined between the third waterproof rib and the side wall of the key slot.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the waterproof box is provided with at least one mounting seat along the circumference, the control panel is provided with a mounting column corresponding to the mounting seat, and the mounting seat and the mounting column are connected by screws.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the mounting post is protruded from a side of the control board close to the waterproof box, so that there is a gap between the waterproof box and the control board.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the waterproof box is provided with at least one limiting buckle along the circumference, and the limiting buckle is used to fix the display board to the waterproof box.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, a waterproof cover is provided on the outside of the waterproof box at a position corresponding to the limiting buckle.

[0020] The laundry processing device provided in the embodiments of the present application includes a housing, a control panel, a waterproof box, and a display panel. The control panel is mounted on the housing. The waterproof box defines a storage space and is mounted on the control panel. The display panel is mounted in the storage space and is located on the side of the waterproof box facing away from the control panel. The display panel is mounted on the control panel via the waterproof box, avoiding the safety defect of water ingress to the display panel when the display panel is directly mounted on the control panel, which could lead to electrical failure or fire. This improves the waterproof and fireproof performance of the display panel and enhances the safety of the laundry processing device.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can also derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort.

[0023] In order to more completely understand the present application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals represent the same parts.

[0024] Figure 1Schematic diagram of the installation of the waterproof box and control panel provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the clothing processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of a clothing processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A local enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the top cover provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle.

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view of the waterproof structure provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 8 A partial schematic diagram of the waterproof structure provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the waterproof box provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 .

[0033] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the waterproof box provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 .

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] 100, housing; 110, top cover; 111, water channel;

[0036] 200, control panel; 210, button; 220, mounting column;

[0037] 300, waterproof box; 310, first waterproof rib; 301, key slot; 302, side wall; 320, second waterproof rib; 330, third waterproof rib; 331, waterproof slot; 340, mounting base; 350, limit buckle; 360, waterproof cover;

[0038] 400, display board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0044] Currently, the display panels of drum washing machines on the market are all installed behind the control panel at the top of the washing machine. Although the voltage used by the display panel is weak electricity, if the washing machine leaks water onto the display panel, it can easily cause electrical failures and safety issues such as fire. Some solutions use a full glue-filling method to waterproof and seal the display panel, which is relatively costly.

[0045] The embodiment of the present application provides a clothes processing device to solve the problem of low safety in the use of existing clothes processing devices. Figure 1-10 Provide explanation.

[0046] The clothes processing device provided in the embodiment of the present application is combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a shell 100; a control board 200, which is installed on the shell 100; a waterproof box 300, which forms a receiving space and is installed on the control board 200; a display board 400, which is installed in the receiving space, and the display board 400 is located on the side of the waterproof box 300 facing away from the control board 200.

[0047] It is understandable that in this embodiment, the clothing processing device can be an electrical device such as a washing machine, a dryer, or a washer-dryer. The housing 100 serves as the external protective structure of the clothing processing device, supporting and fixing the main body of the device. The control panel 200 is the control part of the device, which can be operated by the user to control the working parameters of the clothing processing device. The waterproof box 300 is an independent container box with fireproof function. The storage space formed inside it is used to install and protect the display board 400. The waterproof box 300 can be made of high-temperature resistant and flame-retardant materials, which can provide additional protection in the event of a fire. The display board 400 is the section where the user interacts with the device, and can be used to display the working status and related information of the clothing processing device. By installing the display board 400 in the storage space of the waterproof box 300, the waterproof and fireproof performance of the display board 400 can be significantly improved.

[0048] The traditional display board 400 is directly mounted on the control board 200 and is easily affected by moisture. However, in the technical solution of the present application, the display board 400 is mounted in the storage space of the waterproof box 300, which can more effectively prevent the intrusion of external moisture and reduce the possibility of electrical failure caused by water ingress into the display board 400. In addition, the waterproof box 300 can be made of high-temperature resistant and flame-retardant materials, such as flame-retardant ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer), fire-resistant Mylar sheets, etc., which can effectively control the fire after a fire occurs. This embodiment does not specifically limit this. By installing the display board 400 in the waterproof box 300, safety hazards such as electrical failure or fire caused by water ingress or fire into the display board 400 are avoided, thereby ensuring the personal safety of users and the stable operation of the equipment.

[0049] The laundry processing device provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a housing 100, a control panel 200, a waterproof box 300, and a display panel 400. The control panel 200 is mounted on the housing 100. The waterproof box 300 defines a storage space and is mounted on the control panel 200. The display panel 400 is mounted in the storage space. The display panel 400 is mounted on the control panel 200 via the waterproof box 300. This avoids the safety defect that occurs when the display panel 400 is directly mounted on the control panel 200, where water easily enters the display panel 400, potentially causing electrical failure or fire. This improves the waterproof and fireproof performance of the display panel 400, thereby enhancing the safety of the laundry processing device.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the shell 100 includes a top cover 110, which is connected to the control panel 200, and at least one of the top cover 110 and the control panel 200 is provided with a water guide groove 111, which is located below the connection gap between the top cover 110 and the control panel 200, and extends along the extension direction of the control panel 200.

[0051] In daily use, the user may temporarily place wet clothes on top of the washing machine, or directly rinse the top of the washing machine when cleaning the washing machine, causing water to flow into the inside of the control panel 200 from the gap between the top cover 110 and the control panel 200.

[0052] Therefore, in this embodiment, a water guide groove 111 is designed on the top cover 110 or the control panel 200, and the water guide groove 111 is located below the connection gap between the top cover 110 and the control panel 200. The function of the water guide groove 111 is to collect and guide the water flow that may penetrate, and prevent it from dripping directly onto the control panel 200 or the display panel 400 on the control panel 200, thereby reducing the possibility of water entering the display panel 400 and improving the overall reliability and service life of the washing machine.

[0053] Furthermore, the water channel 111 can extend along the extension direction of the control panel 200 to ensure that the water flow can be smoothly guided to the edge of the washing machine or a specific drainage point for discharge. Optionally, a drainage hole can be provided at the end of the water channel 111 or other appropriate location of the washing machine to promptly discharge the collected water outside the device.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water channel 111 includes a first end and a second end that are oppositely arranged, and the height of the first end is higher than the height of the second end; or the height of the middle of the water channel 111 is higher than the height of the two ends of the water channel 111.

[0055] In this embodiment, the water guide groove 111 can be set at an angle to facilitate guiding the water flow.

[0056] In an optional embodiment, the height of the first end is higher than the high end of the second end. When the water flows into the first end (the higher end) of the water guide channel 111, due to the action of gravity, the water will flow downward along the slope and eventually be discharged from the second end (the lower end).

[0057] In another optional embodiment, the middle of the water channel 111 is designed to be the highest point, while the two ends are relatively low, so as to better collect water flows from multiple directions and guide them to be discharged on both sides.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, a first waterproof rib 310 is provided on a side of the waterproof box 300 facing the water guide groove 111 ; and / or, a first waterproof rib 310 is provided around the circumference of the waterproof box 300 .

[0059] In an optional embodiment, the water channel 111 is disposed above the waterproof box 300, and the first waterproof rib 310 below it can serve as a water barrier, effectively intercepting and directing water overflowing or leaking from the water channel 111, preventing it from dripping directly into the waterproof box 300. This design ensures that even if a small amount of leakage occurs in the water channel 111, the electronic components inside the waterproof box 300 can be kept dry and safe.

[0060] The first waterproof rib 310 is provided on the side of the waterproof box 300 facing the water guide groove 111, while the first waterproof rib 310 may not be provided on the side of the waterproof box 300 away from the water guide groove 111, which can also achieve the waterproof effect on the display board 400, reduce costs, and reduce the weight of the waterproof box 300.

[0061] In another optional embodiment, a first waterproof rib 310 may be provided around the circumference of the waterproof box 300 to further enhance its waterproof performance. Compared to the traditional full-glue method, the first waterproof rib 310 is more cost-effective and easier to maintain.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the control panel 200 is provided with a button 210, and the waterproof box 300 is provided with a key slot 301. The button 210 is passed through the key slot 301 and connected to the display panel 400. The key slot 301 is provided with a waterproof structure to prevent water from entering the display panel 400 from the key slot 301.

[0063] In this embodiment, a button 210 is provided on the control panel 200 to facilitate user interaction with the washing machine. The button 210 passes through the key slot 301 and is connected to the display board 400. A waterproof structure is also provided on the key slot 301. The waterproof structure can be a waterproof rib, a sealing gasket, a waterproof coating, etc. to prevent water from entering the waterproof box 300 from the key slot 301, thereby preventing water from entering the display board 400 and improving the waterproof performance of the display board 400.

[0064] Optionally, there may be multiple keys 210 , and the key slots 301 correspond to the keys 210 one by one. Each key slot 301 is provided with a waterproof structure to ensure good waterproof performance of the display panel 400 .

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the waterproof structure includes a second waterproof rib 320 and a third waterproof rib 330. The second waterproof rib 320 is arranged on the side of the waterproof box 300 facing away from the display board 400. The second waterproof rib 320 is located on the outside of the key slot 301, and the second waterproof rib 320 is arranged circumferentially around the key slot 301; the third waterproof rib 330 is arranged on the side wall 302 of the key slot 301, and a waterproof slot 331 is defined between the third waterproof rib 330 and the side wall 302 of the key slot 301.

[0066] Due to the provision of the first waterproof rib 310, even if water leaks from the water guide groove 111, it will only flow along the back side of the waterproof box 300 (the side facing away from the display board 400). By providing the second waterproof rib 320 on the side of the waterproof box 300 facing away from the display board 400 and surrounding the key slot 301, water or moisture from the back side of the waterproof box 300 (i.e., the side not facing the display board 400) can be prevented from directly contacting the key slot 301 and flowing from the key slot 301 into the display board 400. The second waterproof rib 320 forms a surrounding barrier, effectively reducing the risk of moisture penetrating the interior of the waterproof box 300 through the outside of the key slot 301.

[0067] Furthermore, third waterproof ribs 330 are directly attached to the sidewalls 302 of the keyway 301, defining a waterproof groove 331 with the sidewalls 302 of the keyway 301. This waterproof groove 331 serves to capture and guide any moisture that may seep into the edges of the keyway 301, preventing it from further penetrating into the waterproof box 300 and coming into contact with the display board 400. Even if a small amount of moisture somehow contacts the sidewalls 302 of the keyway 301, it is intercepted by the third waterproof ribs 330 and the waterproof groove 331 and prevented from entering the display board 400. This keeps the display board 400 dry and improves the safety of the clothing processing device.

[0068] It can be understood that the design of the second waterproof rib 320 and the third waterproof rib 330 together form a multi-layered waterproof system. The second waterproof rib 320 acts as the first line of defense, preventing water from penetrating from the back; while the third waterproof rib 330 and the waterproof groove 331 serve as the second line of defense, further ensuring the waterproof performance of the key slot 301 area. This not only improves the overall waterproof level of the washing machine display board 400, but also extends the service life of the internal electronic components, ensuring the stability and reliability of the washing machine.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, the waterproof box 300 is provided with at least one mounting seat 340 along the circumference, the control board 200 is provided with a mounting column 220 corresponding to the mounting seat 340, and the mounting seat 340 and the mounting column 220 are connected by screws.

[0070] In this embodiment, the mounting posts 220 are fixed to the mounting base 340 using screws, ensuring a secure and reliable connection between the control board 200 and the waterproof box 300, preventing loosening or falling off due to vibration or impact during use. Furthermore, the use of screw connections facilitates disassembly and installation, and is easy to inspect and maintain.

[0071] Furthermore, the number and position of the mounting seats 340 and the mounting columns 220 can be adjusted according to specific needs. For example, the number of mounting seats 340 can be increased to provide more stable support, or the position of the mounting columns 220 can be adjusted to accommodate different models of waterproof boxes 300. This embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, the mounting post 220 protrudes from the side of the control board 200 near the waterproof box 300 to provide a gap between the waterproof box 300 and the control board 200. In this embodiment, the mounting post 220 has a certain height, so that when the mounting base 340 is installed on the mounting post 220, a certain gap is left between the waterproof box 300 and the orifice plate. This facilitates heat dissipation and allows water on the back of the waterproof box to flow out through the gap instead of accumulating in the control board 200, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the washing machine.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, the waterproof box 300 is provided with at least one limiting buckle 350 along the circumference, and the limiting buckle 350 is used to fix the display board 400 to the waterproof box 300.

[0074] In this embodiment, the limiting clip 350 can firmly fix the display board 400 on the waterproof box 300, ensuring that the display board 400 will not easily loosen or fall off when subjected to external force, thereby improving the connection stability between the display board 400 and the waterproof box 300, and facilitating the disassembly and installation of the display board 400; and when multiple limiting clips 350 are arranged at circumferential intervals along the waterproof box 300, it can ensure that the gap between the display board 400 and the waterproof box 300 is uniform.

[0075] Optionally, the structure of the limiting buckle 350 may include but is not limited to a spring type, a buckle type or a locking type, etc., which is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0076] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a waterproof cover 360 is provided on the outer side of the waterproof box 300 at a position corresponding to the limiting buckle 350 .

[0077] Optionally, the limiting buckle 350 can be integrally injection-molded with the waterproof box 300 to improve the structural strength and stability of the waterproof box 300 .

[0078] During the injection molding process, in order to facilitate the opening of the mold and the smooth demolding of the product, some ejection holes or ejection slopes are usually designed on the mold. For example, the limit buckle 350 is usually provided with an ejection hole. By setting a waterproof cover 360 at a position corresponding to the limit buckle 350 on the outside of the waterproof box 300, the waterproof cover 360 can cover the ejection hole of the limit buckle 350, and waterproof moisture flows into the interior of the waterproof box 300 from the ejection hole to protect the display board 400 inside the waterproof box 300.

[0079] Similarly, the waterproof cover 360 may be provided only on one side of the waterproof box 300 close to the water guide groove 111 , thereby reducing the processing difficulty and the production cost.

[0080] In an optional embodiment, the control panel 200 is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs along the circumference, so that the wall thickness around the control panel 200 is uniform, and the structural strength of the control panel 200 and the connection stability with the housing 100 are improved.

[0081] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0082] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application and are intended to be covered by the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: Housing (100); A control panel (200) is mounted on the housing (100); A waterproof box (300) is formed with a receiving space, and the waterproof box (300) is installed on the control board (200); A display panel (400) is installed in the accommodation space, and the display panel (400) is located on a side of the waterproof box (300) facing away from the control panel (200).

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The housing (100) includes a top cover (110), the top cover (110) is connected to the control panel (200), and at least one of the top cover (110) and the control panel (200) is provided with a water guide groove (111), the water guide groove (111) is located below the connection gap between the top cover (110) and the control panel (200), and the water guide groove (111) extends along the extension direction of the control panel (200).

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water guide groove (111) comprises a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other, wherein the height of the first end is higher than the height of the second end; or, the height of the middle portion of the water guide groove (111) is higher than the heights of both ends of the water guide groove (111).

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first waterproof rib (310) is provided on a side of the waterproof box (300) facing the water guide groove (111); and / or the first waterproof rib (310) is provided around the circumference of the waterproof box (300).

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control panel (200) is provided with a button (210), the waterproof box (300) is provided with a key slot (301), the button (210) is passed through the key slot (301) and is connected to the display panel (400), and the key slot (301) is provided with a waterproof structure to prevent water from entering the display panel (400) through the key slot (301).

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The waterproof structure comprises: A second waterproof rib (320) is provided on a side of the waterproof box (300) facing away from the display board (400), the second waterproof rib (320) is located outside the key slot (301), and the second waterproof rib (320) is provided circumferentially around the key slot (301); The third waterproof rib (330) is arranged on the side wall (302) of the key groove (301), and a waterproof groove (331) is defined between the third waterproof rib (330) and the side wall (302).

7. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The waterproof box (300) is provided with at least one mounting seat (340) along the circumference, the control panel (200) is provided with a mounting column (220) corresponding to the mounting seat (340), and the mounting seat (340) and the mounting column (220) are connected by screws.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting post (220) is protruding from a side of the control panel (200) close to the waterproof box (300) so that a gap exists between the waterproof box (300) and the control panel (200).

9. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The waterproof box (300) is provided with at least one limiting buckle (350) along the circumference, and the limiting buckle (350) is used to fix the display board (400) to the waterproof box (300).

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A waterproof cover (360) is provided on the outer side of the waterproof box (300) at a position corresponding to the limiting buckle (350).

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