Hanging spring sheath and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a hanging spring sheath and a washing machine. The hanging spring sheath comprises a base and a sealing part, a groove is formed in the base, a hook of a hanging spring extends into the groove so that the hook of the hanging spring can be connected to the base, and the sealing part is arranged to be a groove opening capable of sealing the groove so that the hook of the hanging spring can be limited in the groove. According to the hanging spring protective sleeve, hooks of hanging springs can extend into the grooves, meanwhile, the hooks of the hanging springs can be limited in the transverse direction, the groove openings of the grooves are sealed through the sealing parts, the grooves form an enclosed sealing structure, and therefore in the running process or the transportation process of the washing machine, the hooks of the hanging springs can be prevented from being damaged. The hook of the hanging spring cannot be separated from the groove opening of the groove, the connection stability of the hook of the hanging spring and the hanging spring protective sleeve is guaranteed, normal operation of the washing machine can be guaranteed, and faults are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of washing machine production and manufacturing, and in particular to a hanging spring cover and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] The hanging spring cover in the related art is an open structure. After the hook of the hanging spring is connected to the hanging spring cover, the hook of the hanging spring is easy to fall out of the hanging spring cover during the operation or transportation of the washing machine, affecting the normal operation of the washing machine. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a spring cover and a washing machine to solve the problems in the above-mentioned related technologies.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, one aspect of the present disclosure provides a hanging spring cover, comprising a base and a closing portion;

[0005] The base is provided with a groove for the hook of the hanging spring to extend into so that the hook of the hanging spring is connected to the base. The closing portion is configured as a notch capable of closing the groove to confine the hook of the hanging spring within the groove.

[0006] Optionally, the closing portion includes a cover, the cover is detachably connected to the base, and the cover is used to close the notch of the groove; or,

[0007] The closing portion comprises a cover body, one end of which is hinged to the base, and the cover body is rotated to cover the base to close the notch of the groove.

[0008] Optionally, a convex portion is formed on a side of the cover body facing the base, and the convex portion is inserted into the notch of the groove and abuts against the hook of the hanging spring.

[0009] Optionally, the cover body includes a transverse plate and two oppositely arranged side plates, one end of the two side plates is respectively connected to the two ends of the transverse plate, the transverse plate is used to cover the base, and the protrusion is formed on the side of the transverse plate covering the base.

[0010] Optionally, a first locking portion is formed on at least one of the side panels, and a second locking portion is formed on the side wall of the base, and the first locking portion and the second locking portion are engaged to fix the cover body to the base.

[0011] Optionally, a first locking portion is formed on one opposite side of the two side panels, and a second locking portion is formed on two opposite side walls of the base.

[0012] Optionally, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are both configured as claws.

[0013] Optionally, the closing portion further includes a flexible connector, one end of which is connected to the base, and the other end of which is connected to the cover, so that the cover can be detachably connected to the base.

[0014] Optionally, a mounting groove is provided on the base, and the base is connected to the washing machine body through the mounting groove.

[0015] A second aspect of the present disclosure further provides a washing machine, comprising a housing, a hanging spring, and the above-mentioned hanging spring sheath;

[0016] The base of the hanging spring sheath is connected to the box body, and the hook of the hanging spring is connected to the groove on the base.

[0017] The above technical solution can allow the hook of the hanging spring to extend into the groove through the provided groove, and at the same time can limit the hook of the hanging spring in the horizontal direction, and then close the notch of the groove through the provided closing part, so that the groove forms a closed structure. Therefore, during the operation or transportation of the washing machine, the hook of the hanging spring will not fall out from the notch of the groove, ensuring the stability of the connection between the hook of the hanging spring and the hanging spring sheath, which can ensure the normal operation of the washing machine and avoid malfunctions.

[0018] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following detailed description, they are used to explain the present disclosure but do not constitute a limitation of the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a hanging spring sheath according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the use status of a hanging spring cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Description of Reference Numerals

[0023] 1. base, 11. groove, 12. second engaging portion, 13. mounting slot;

[0024] 2. Closing portion, 21. Cover, 211. Horizontal plate, 212. Side plate, 22. Protrusion, 23. First engaging portion;

[0025] 3. Flexible connectors;

[0026] 4. Box body, 41. Mounting hole;

[0027] 5. Hanging spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following describes the specific embodiments of the present disclosure in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0029] In this disclosure, unless otherwise indicated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" are generally defined in relation to the drawing planes of the accompanying drawings, and "inner" and "outer" refer to the inside and outside of the relevant components. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for purposes of distinction and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] It should also be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or they may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure based on specific circumstances.

[0031] The washing drum of a drum washing machine is arranged horizontally. When the washing drum is in operation, it will vibrate up and down. Therefore, the washing machine is connected to the washing machine body through a hanging spring. In order to avoid a rigid connection between the hanging spring and the body, a hanging spring sheath is usually used for spacing, so that the hook of the hanging spring is flexibly connected to the body to avoid abnormal noise.

[0032] The hanging spring cover in the related art is an open structure. After the hook of the hanging spring is connected to the hanging spring cover, the hook of the hanging spring is easy to fall out of the hanging spring cover during the operation or transportation of the washing machine, affecting the normal operation of the washing machine.

[0033] For this reason, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one aspect of the present disclosure provides a spring protector, comprising a base 1 and a closing portion 2 .

[0034] A groove 11 is provided on the base 1 for the hook of the hanging spring 5 to extend into so that the hook of the hanging spring 5 is connected to the base 1 . The closing portion 2 is configured as a notch that can close the groove 11 to confine the hook of the hanging spring 5 within the groove 11 .

[0035] The base 1 is used to be connected to the housing 4 of the washing machine, and the base 1 is used to serve as a spacer between the housing 4 of the washing machine and the hook of the hanging spring 5 .

[0036] In the above technical solution, the groove 11 is provided so that the hook of the hanging spring 5 can be inserted therein, and at the same time, the hook of the hanging spring 5 can be limited in the horizontal direction. The notch of the groove 11 is then closed by the provided closing portion 2, so that the groove 11 forms a closed structure. Therefore, during the operation or transportation of the washing machine, the hook of the hanging spring 5 will not fall out from the notch of the groove 11, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the hook of the hanging spring 5 and the hanging spring sheath, and ensuring the normal operation of the washing machine to avoid malfunctions.

[0037] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the closing portion 2 includes a cover 21 that is detachably connected to the base 1 and is used to close the notch of the groove 11. By detachably connecting the cover 21 to the base 1, the cover 21 can close the notch of the groove 11 when needed without affecting the connection between the hook of the hanging spring 5 and the base 1.

[0038] After the cover 21 is connected to the base 1 , the cover 21 can cover the notch of the groove 11 , thereby sealing the notch of the groove 11 .

[0039] It can be understood that when the hook of the hanging spring 5 is to be connected to the base 1, the cover body 21 can be separated from the base 1. At this time, the notch of the groove 11 is exposed, and the hook of the hanging spring 5 can be extended into the groove 11 through the formed notch. Then the cover body 21 is connected to the base 1, and the cover body 21 closes the notch of the groove 11 to realize the connection between the hook of the hanging spring 5 and the base 1.

[0040] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a protrusion 22 is formed on the side of the cover 21 that covers the base 1. The protrusion 22 engages with the notch of the groove 11 and abuts against the hook of the hanging spring 5. The protrusion 22 can exert a squeezing force on the hook of the hanging spring 5, so that the protrusion 22 cooperates with the groove wall of the groove 11 to fix the hook of the hanging spring 5, thereby preventing the hook of the hanging spring 5 from moving freely within the groove 11 and improving the connection stability.

[0041] Among them, the protrusion 22 is formed by the side of the cover body 21 covering the base 1 and protruding in the direction away from the cover body 21. The protrusion 22 and the cover body 21 are integrally formed. After the cover body 21 is connected to the base 1, the protrusion 22 is inserted into the groove 11, and the end of the protrusion 22 away from the cover body 21 is pressed against the hook of the hanging spring 5 to fix the hook of the hanging spring 5.

[0042] Optionally, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, the sealing portion 2 includes a cover 21, one end of which is hinged to the base 1, and the cover 21 is rotated to cover the base 1 to close the notch of the groove 11. The cover 21 is not separated from the base 1, and the cover 21 can be rotated relative to the base 1, that is, the cover 21 is in a flip-up state, so that the cover 21 covers the base 1 to close the notch of the groove 11, or the cover 21 can be rotated to partially detach from the base 1, exposing the notch of the groove 11.

[0043] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover body 21 includes a horizontal plate 211 and two oppositely arranged side plates 212, one end of the two side plates 212 is respectively connected to the two ends of the horizontal plate 211, the horizontal plate 211 is used to cover the base 1, and the protrusion 22 is formed on the side of the horizontal plate 211 covering the base 1.

[0044] The two side panels 212 are used to connect to the base 1, so that the cover 21 is fixed to the base 1. The horizontal panel 211 is used to provide a shielding and covering function, so that the notch of the groove 11 can be closed. The protrusion 22 and the two side panels 212 are located on the same surface of the horizontal panel 211, so that the protrusion 22 can contact the hook of the hanging spring 5. In some examples, the horizontal panel 211 is located above the base 1, and the notch of the groove 11 of the base 1 faces upward. Therefore, the horizontal panel 211 covering the base 1 can close the notch of the groove 11.

[0045] It is understood that when the cover 21 is connected to the base 1, a portion of the base 1 is located between the two side panels 212 to achieve connection and fixation. When the cover 21 is separated from the base 1, the base 1 is separated from the two side panels 212 and the transverse panel 211.

[0046] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first engaging portion 23 is formed on at least one side panel 212, and a second engaging portion 12 is formed on the side wall of the base 1. The first engaging portion 23 and the second engaging portion 12 engage with each other to secure the cover 21 to the base 1. The engagement of the first engaging portion 23 and the second engaging portion 12 facilitates connection or separation of the cover 21 from the base 1, making operation very convenient, and the cover 21 is securely fixed and not easily detached.

[0047] The first engaging portion 23 and the second engaging portion 12 correspond to each other. It is understood that when the cover 21 and the base 1 are connected to each other, the first engaging portion 23 and the second engaging portion 12 are engaged with each other, and when the cover 21 and the base 1 need to be separated, the first engaging portion 23 and the second engaging portion 12 are also separated from each other. In some examples, the first engaging portion 23 is located on the sides of the two side panels 212 facing each other, and the second engaging portion 12 is located on the outer wall of the base 1. In other examples, the first engaging portion 23 may be located at the end of the side panel 212 away from the cross panel 211, and the second engaging portion 12 is located on the outer wall of the base 1.

[0048] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of the first engaging portions 23 on a side panel 212 may be multiple, the multiple first engaging portions 23 are spaced apart, and the multiple first engaging portions 23 extend in the same direction. In other embodiments, the number of the first engaging portions 23 on a side panel 212 may be one, and the one first engaging portion 23 extends along the length direction of the corresponding side panel 212. Similarly, the number of the second engaging portions 12 on the base 1 may be multiple, the multiple second engaging portions 12 are spaced apart, and the multiple second engaging portions 12 extend in the same direction. In other embodiments, the number of the second engaging portions 12 on the base 1 may be one, and the one second engaging portion 12 extends along the length direction of the corresponding side panel 212.

[0049] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, first engaging portions 23 are formed on opposing sides of both side panels 212, and second engaging portions 12 are formed on opposing side walls of the base 1. This arrangement enhances the connection strength and securement between the cover 21 and the base 1. The first engaging portions 23 on the side panels 212 engage with the second engaging portions 12 on the corresponding side walls of the base 1.

[0050] Optionally, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the cover body 21 is hinged to the base 1, the cover body 21 rotates to cover the base 1 to close the notch of the groove 11, a side panel 212 of the cover body 21 is hinged to the base 1, and a first clamping portion 23 is provided on the other side panel 212 of the cover body 21, which is clamped to the second clamping portion 12 on the base 1.

[0051] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first engaging portion 23 and the second engaging portion 12 are both configured as claws. By configuring in this way, the first engaging portion 23 and the second engaging portion 12 can directly engage with each other, which is very convenient to operate.

[0052] It can be understood that the first locking portion 23 has a first surface and a second surface that are relatively set, and the second locking portion 12 has a third surface and a fourth surface that are relatively set. When the first locking portion 23 and the second locking portion 12 are not locked, the first surface and the third surface face each other. When the first locking portion 23 and the second locking portion 12 are locked, the second surface and the fourth surface face each other, and the second surface and the fourth surface press against each other to achieve locking and fixation.

[0053] Optionally, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, one of the first engaging portion 23 and the second engaging portion 12 is a hook, and the other is a socket, the socket is provided with a slot, and the hook is hooked in the slot to achieve the snap connection.

[0054] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the closure portion 2 further comprises a flexible connector 3, one end of the flexible connector 3 being connected to the base 1, and the other end of the flexible connector 3 being connected to the cover 21, so that the cover 21 can be detachably connected to the base 1. The provision of the flexible connector 3 allows the cover 21 and the base 1 to remain connected even after separation, thereby preventing the cover 21 from falling. At the same time, the flexible connector 3 does not affect the cover 21 from covering the base 1, and can facilitate the connection of the cover 21 to the base 1.

[0055] In some examples, the flexible connector 3 may be in the shape of an elongated strip, the flexible connector 3 may be made of rubber, the base 1 and the cover 21 may also be made of rubber, and the base 1, the cover 21 and the flexible connector 3 may be integrally formed.

[0056] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a mounting groove 13 is provided on the base 1, and the base 1 is connected to the washing machine housing 4 through the mounting groove 13. The mounting groove 13 can be fixed to the washing machine housing 4 by snapping.

[0057] In some examples, the mounting groove 13 extends along at least part of the edge of the base 1, and a mounting hole 41 may be provided on the box body 4. The mounting groove 13 is connected to the hole wall of the mounting hole 41, and the hole wall of the mounting hole 41 is inserted into the mounting groove 13, so that the base 1 is fixed in the mounting hole 41.

[0058] A second aspect of the present disclosure further provides a washing machine comprising a housing 4, a hanging spring 5, and the aforementioned hanging spring cover. The hanging spring cover's base 1 is connected to the housing 4, and the hook of the hanging spring 5 is connected to a groove 11 on the base 1. The housing 4 may have a mounting hole 41 formed therein. A mounting groove 13 on the base 1 is connected to the wall of the mounting hole 41, and the wall of the mounting hole 41 snaps into the mounting groove 13, securing the base 1 to the mounting hole 41.

[0059] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0060] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present disclosure will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0061] In addition, the various embodiments of the present disclosure may be arbitrarily combined, and as long as they do not violate the concept of the present disclosure, they should also be regarded as the contents disclosed by the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A spring sheath, characterized in that: including a base and a closure portion; The base is provided with a groove for the hook of the hanging spring to extend into so that the hook of the hanging spring is connected to the base. The closing portion is configured as a notch capable of closing the groove to confine the hook of the hanging spring within the groove.

2. The spring sheath according to claim 1, characterized in that: The closing portion includes a cover, the cover is detachably connected to the base, and the cover is used to close the notch of the groove; or, The closing portion comprises a cover body, one end of which is hinged to the base, and the cover body is rotated to cover the base to close the notch of the groove.

3. The spring sheath according to claim 2, characterized in that: A convex portion is formed on a side of the cover body that covers the base. The convex portion is inserted into the notch of the groove and abuts against the hook of the hanging spring.

4. The spring sheath according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover body includes a transverse plate and two oppositely arranged side plates, one end of the two side plates is respectively connected to the two ends of the transverse plate, the transverse plate is used to cover the base, and the protrusion is formed on the side of the transverse plate covering the base.

5. The spring sheath according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first engaging portion is formed on at least one of the side panels, and a second engaging portion is formed on the side wall of the base. The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged with each other to fix the cover to the base.

6. The spring sheath according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first engaging portion is formed on one side opposite to the other of the two side plates, and a second engaging portion is formed on two side walls opposite to the other of the base.

7. The spring sheath according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are both configured as claws.

8. The spring sheath according to claim 2, characterized in that: The closing portion further includes a flexible connector, one end of which is connected to the base, and the other end of which is connected to the cover, so that the cover is detachably connected to the base.

9. The hanging spring cover according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The base is provided with a mounting groove, and the base is connected to the box body of the washing machine through the mounting groove.

10. A washing machine, characterized in that: It comprises a box body, a hanging spring and a hanging spring sheath as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; The base of the hanging spring sheath is connected to the box body, and the hook of the hanging spring is connected to the groove on the base.

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