Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus, comprising: a housing; the roller is arranged in the shell; a plurality of transport bolts for fixing the drum to the housing; and the flexible wire sequentially passes through the plurality of transportation bolts, and the part, corresponding to each transportation bolt, of the flexible wire is fixed to the shell through the transportation bolts. Due to the fact that the flexible line sequentially passes through all the transportation bolts and is fixed to the shell through the transportation bolts, when the transportation bolts need to be disassembled, the positions of the transportation bolts can be rapidly determined according to the flexible line, and the flexible line can be completely separated from the shell till all the transportation bolts are disassembled. In other words, if the flexible line cannot be separated from the shell, it shows that undetached transportation bolts still exist, and the undetached transportation bolts can be reversely found according to the flexible line. And the reminding function during transportation bolt dismounting is achieved through the flexible line, and compared with a traditional buckle, the production cost can be greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and in particular to a clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] The drum of a clothing processing device is usually suspended and installed in a housing by means of components such as a suspension beam. When the device is being transported, the internal drum is prone to irregular shaking. To address this problem, a plurality of transport bolts are usually installed during the transportation of the clothing processing device to fix the drum to the housing. When the device is transported to the user's home, all of the multiple transport bolts need to be removed so that the clothing processing device can be used normally. In order to avoid damage to the device due to forgetting to remove the transport bolts and using it directly, in the related art, a buckle for fixing the power cord is provided at each transport bolt. The buckle is fixed by the transport bolt. Only after the transport bolt is removed can the power cord be taken out of the buckle so that the device can be used normally. The transport bolt is avoided from being missed by the strong reminder of the power cord and the buckle. However, this design method requires designing a buckle for each transport bolt, which greatly increases the cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a clothes treating device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a laundry processing device, comprising:

[0005] case;

[0006] a drum, disposed in the housing;

[0007] a plurality of shipping bolts for securing the drum to the housing; and

[0008] The flexible wire passes through the plurality of transport bolts in sequence, and a portion of the flexible wire corresponding to each transport bolt is fixed to the housing through the transport bolt.

[0009] Optionally, the transport bolt includes a rod and a head, wherein the rod passes through the housing and is connected to the roller, and the head presses the flexible wire to the housing.

[0010] Optionally, the invention further comprises a gasket provided between the head and the shell, wherein the head presses the flexible wire to the shell through the gasket.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes an expansion piece arranged on the side of the gasket away from the head, the shell is provided with a fastening hole for the rod to extend into, the expansion piece is installed in the fastening hole, and the gasket is elastic so as to provide an elastic thrust toward the expansion piece when the gasket is squeezed.

[0012] Optionally, the head includes a nut and a flange located on one side of the nut, and the flexible wire is pressed and fixed between the shell and the flange.

[0013] Optionally, the flexible wire is constructed as a ring connected end to end and surrounds the outer sides of the plurality of transport bolts.

[0014] Optionally, the portion of the flexible line located between any two adjacent transport bolts is a straight line segment.

[0015] Optionally, the shell is provided with a plurality of grooves, the head is installed in the grooves, and the flexible wire is pressed and fixed to the bottom of the grooves.

[0016] Optionally, the flexible line is a nylon rope.

[0017] Optionally, the flexible wire is attached to a surface of the shell and extends along the surface.

[0018] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: Because the flexible wire sequentially passes through all transport bolts and is secured to the housing by them, when the transport bolts need to be removed, the flexible wire can be used to quickly locate their positions. Once all transport bolts have been removed, the flexible wire can be completely separated from the housing. In other words, if the flexible wire cannot be separated from the housing, this indicates that some transport bolts have not been removed, and the flexible wire can be used to reversely locate these transport bolts. Using the flexible wire to provide a reminder when transport bolts are removed can significantly reduce production costs compared to traditional clips.

[0019] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of part A;

[0023] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a partial schematic diagram showing the cooperation between a transport bolt and a flexible wire according to another exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 The present disclosure exemplifies a laundry processing apparatus, comprising: a housing 1, a drum (not shown) disposed within the housing 1, a plurality of transport bolts 2 for securing the drum to the housing 1, and a flexible wire 3. The flexible wire 3 sequentially passes through the plurality of transport bolts 2, with the portion of the flexible wire 3 corresponding to each transport bolt 2 being secured to the housing 1 by the transport bolt 2. The number of transport bolts 2 can be four, five, eight, etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0026] The flexible line 3 refers to an absolutely soft line that can only withstand tension, that is, it only has tensile resistance, and no compression, bending, torsion, shear and other properties. It has the following characteristics: it has a definite shape only when the load it bears is stable and unchanged, and it has no definite shape when it is not subjected to external force; when the load size or distribution changes, the shape changes accordingly. By setting the flexible line 3, it can extend along the arrangement direction of the transport bolts 2 and pass through each transport bolt 2 in sequence. The present disclosure does not limit the number of flexible lines 3. For example, in some implementations, the number can be one. In addition, in some other embodiments, the number of flexible lines 3 can also be two, etc., and can be specifically designed adaptively according to actual conditions.

[0027] The present disclosure does not limit how the portion of the flexible wire 3 corresponding to the transport bolt 2 is fixed to the housing 1 via the transport bolt. For example, in the embodiments described below, the flexible wire 3 may be directly pressed and fixed to the housing 1 via the head 21 of the transport bolt 2. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the flexible wire 3 may be directly connected to the transport bolt 2 and indirectly fixed to the housing 1 via the transport bolt 2.

[0028] By using the above technical solution, since the flexible wire 3 passes through all the transport bolts 2 in sequence and is fixed to the housing 1 by the transport bolts 2, when the transport bolts 2 need to be removed, the position of the transport bolts 2 can be quickly determined based on the flexible wire 3. After all the transport bolts 2 are removed, the flexible wire 3 can be completely separated from the housing 1. In other words, if the flexible wire 3 cannot be separated from the housing 1, it means that there are still transport bolts 2 that have not been removed. Then, the flexible wire 3 can be used to reversely search for the remaining transport bolts 2. Using the flexible wire 3 to provide a reminder when the transport bolts 2 are removed can significantly reduce production costs compared to traditional clips.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the transport bolt 2 may include a rod and a head 21. The rod may pass through the shell 1 and be connected to the drum, and the head 21 may press the flexible wire 3 to the shell 1. With such a design, during installation, it is only necessary to extend the flexible wire 3 to the corresponding position and screw the transport bolt 2 so that the flexible wire 3 is pressed between the shell 1 and the head 21. When the transport bolt 2 is disassembled, as long as it is separated from the shell 1, the pressed flexible wire 3 can automatically follow and separate from the shell 1. With such a design, the installation and disassembly operations are simple and quick, and there is no need to add additional assembly steps for the flexible wire 3. Compared with the traditional snap-on installation and disassembly, the assembly efficiency can be greatly improved.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the laundry processing device may further include a gasket 22 disposed between the head 21 and the housing 1. The head 21 can press the flexible cord 3 to the housing 1 via the gasket 22, which is referred to as indirect pressing. The gasket 22 provides a flat pressing surface for the flexible cord 3, thereby ensuring the stability of the pressing of the flexible cord 3. The gasket 22 also protects the housing 1, preventing the head 21 from directly acting on the housing 1 and causing damage to the housing 1.

[0031] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device may further include an expansion member (not shown) disposed on the side of the washer 22 facing away from the head 21. The housing may be provided with a fastening hole for the rod to extend into, and the expansion member may be mounted in the fastening hole. The washer 22 may be elastic so as to provide an elastic thrust toward the expansion member when the washer 22 is squeezed. With this design, when the transport bolt 2 is screwed into the housing 1, it can squeeze the washer 22, causing it to elastically deform, thereby continuously providing a squeezing force (elastic force) to the expansion member inside, causing it to expand and press against the inner wall of the fastening hole, thereby achieving a secure and sealing effect. In addition, the provision of the elastic washer 22 can also prevent the transport bolt 2 from loosening during transportation.

[0032] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of recesses may be provided on the outer circumference of the gasket 22 for easy handholding.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the head 21 may include a nut 211 and a flange 212 located on one side of the nut 211. The flexible cable 3 may be compressed and secured between the housing 1 and the flange 212. The provision of the flange 212 prevents the nut 211 from being directly screwed onto the washer 22 or the housing 1, thereby preventing damage to the washer 22 or the housing 1. Furthermore, compared to the nut 211, the flange 212 provides a larger compression surface for the flexible cable 3, ensuring more reliable compression of the flexible cable 3.

[0034] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the flange 212 and the nut 211 can be an integral part. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the flange 212 and the nut 211 can be two independent parts. In this case, when the nut 211 rotates, the flange 212 does not rotate with it, thereby avoiding damage to the flexible wire 3.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 In the disclosed embodiment, the flexible wire 3 can be constructed in a ring-shaped configuration, connected end to end, and wrapped around the outside of the multiple transport bolts 2. "Outside" here means that the multiple transport bolts 2 are located inside the contour formed by the ring-shaped flexible wire 3. With this design, when the flexible wire 3 moves inward under tension, the transport bolts 2 located inside it can act as a stop, preventing the flexible wire 3 from detaching from the housing 1.

[0036] Furthermore, in the disclosed embodiments, the portion of the flexible wire 3 located between any two adjacent transport bolts 2 is a straight segment, meaning that the flexible wire 3 is in a tensioned state. This design prevents the flexible wire 3 from moving outward when subjected to outward tension due to its length, thereby preventing it from detaching from the housing 1 and further reliably securing the flexible wire 3. Specifically, the length of the flexible wire 3 can be designed based on the installation positions and spacing of the multiple transport bolts 2, so that it can fit over the outer ends of the rods of the multiple transport bolts 2, while its length prevents it from moving outward under force and detaching from the upper side of the head 21. This annular structure is simpler to install than a disconnected structure, and there is no risk of one end of the flexible wire 3 being pulled out from between the head 21 and the housing 1. The annular structure eliminates the risk of this being pulled out when subjected to tension. To avoid this problem, when the flexible wire 3 is disconnected, its two ends can be knotted to form a large end, thereby preventing it from being pulled out from between the head 21 and the housing 1.

[0037] Reference Figure 3In some embodiments, the housing 1 may be provided with a plurality of grooves 11, and the head 21 may be installed in the grooves 11, thereby pressing and fixing the flexible wire 3 to the bottom of the grooves 11. This design creates a height difference between the portion of the flexible wire 3 located inside the groove 11 and the portion outside the groove 11. When an external force is applied to separate the flexible wire 3 from between the head 21 and the housing 1, the portion of the flexible wire 3 located between the head 21 and the housing 1 needs to be pulled upward. However, the head 21 can block this force in this direction, thereby preventing it from being smoothly separated from the housing 1, thereby improving the reliability of the pressing and fixing.

[0038] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the notch of the groove 11 may be transitioned through a rounded corner to prevent the flexible wire 3 from being cut by the right-angle structure.

[0039] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the head 21 can be form-fitted into the groove 11. "Form-fitted" here means that the gap between the two only allows the flexible wire 3 to pass through. This design can further limit the range of movement of the flexible wire 3, thereby making its compression more reliable.

[0040] The present disclosure does not limit the flexible line 3. For example, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible line 3 may be a nylon rope, which has good flexibility, good strength and low cost.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible wire 3 can be attached to the surface of the housing 1 and extend along the surface, so that the flexible wire 3 occupies as little space outside the housing 1 as possible, avoiding entanglement or hanging with other related components.

[0042] In the foregoing detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific aspects of the present disclosure in which it may be practiced. In this regard, terms indicating directions or expressing positional relationships, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc., may be used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Since the components of the described devices may be positioned in a plurality of different orientations, the directional terms may be used for illustrative purposes rather than restrictive. It should be understood that other aspects may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0043] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically noted, the features of some embodiments of the present disclosure described herein may be combined with each other. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0044] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "join," "attach," "install," "connect," "connect," "fix," etc. used in the embodiments of the present disclosure should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrated; they can be mechanically connected, electrically connected, or communicable with each other; they can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and they can be internally connected between two elements or an interactive relationship between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this article can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] Additionally, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may be used herein to mean that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are disposed between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may alternatively have a specific meaning: the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, e.g., in direct contact with the surface.

[0046] Although terms such as "first", "second" and "third" may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers or sections are not limited to these terms. On the contrary, these terms are only used to distinguish one component, part, region, layer or section from another component, part, region, layer or section. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of each example, the first component, part, region, layer or section mentioned in the examples described herein may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer or section. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description herein, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0047] It should be understood that spatially relative terms, such as "above," "upper," "below," and "lower," are used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element shown in the figures. Such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, an element described as being "above" or "upper" relative to another element would then be "below" or "lower" relative to the other element. Thus, the term "above" encompasses both above and below orientations, depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may be oriented in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0048] Furthermore, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the word exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, "X applies to A or B" is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X applies to A; X applies to B; or X applies to both A and B, then "X applies to A or B" satisfies any of the aforementioned instances. Furthermore, the articles "a" and "an," as used in this application and the appended claims, are generally understood to mean "one or more," unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form.

[0049] Likewise, although the present disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. With particular regard to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure. In addition, although particular features of the present disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms "include," "have," "have," "have," or variations thereof are used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising."

[0050] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the solutions disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the appended claims.

[0051] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: case; a drum, disposed in the shell; a plurality of transport bolts for securing the drum to the housing; as well as The flexible wire passes through the plurality of transport bolts in sequence, and a portion of the flexible wire corresponding to each transport bolt is fixed to the housing through the transport bolt.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The transport bolt includes a shank portion and a head portion, wherein the shank portion passes through the housing and is connected to the roller, and the head portion presses and fixes the flexible wire to the housing.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The invention further comprises a gasket provided between the head and the housing, wherein the head presses and fixes the flexible wire to the housing through the gasket.

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes an expansion piece arranged on the side of the gasket away from the head, the shell is provided with a fastening hole for the rod to extend into, the expansion piece is installed in the fastening hole, and the gasket is elastic so as to provide an elastic thrust toward the expansion piece when the gasket is squeezed.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The head includes a nut and a flange located on one side of the nut, and the flexible wire is pressed and fixed between the shell and the flange.

6. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The flexible wire is configured as a ring connected end to end and surrounds the outer sides of the plurality of transport bolts.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The portion of the flexible line located between any two adjacent transport bolts is a straight line segment.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a plurality of grooves, the head is installed in the grooves, and the flexible wire is pressed and fixed to the bottom of the grooves.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible line is a nylon rope.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible wire is attached to the surface of the shell and extends along the surface.

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