Fixing structure for decoration strip of washing machine box body

By introducing a positioning and snap structure between the washing machine case and the decorative parts, the cumbersome installation problems caused by screw fixation in the prior art are solved, and convenient and reliable decorative parts fixation are achieved, improving the appearance aesthetics.

CN223202096UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08ZHONGSHAN DONLIM WEILI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422505321.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-16

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Technical Problem

The installation of existing washing machine chassis decoration parts requires screws to be fixed, resulting in cumbersome manufacturing and installation processes.

Method used

Using the installation structure of the positioning part and the snapping part, the box decoration parts are positioned and installed on the washing machine case through the positioning part and connected through the snapping part to achieve fixation without borrowing screws and tools.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient installation and reliable fixation of box decorative parts, increases the layering and aesthetics of the appearance of the washing machine, and avoids loosening.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a fixing structure of a washing machine box body decoration strip, which comprises a box body decoration piece arranged between a washing machine disc seat and a washing machine box body, and a positioning part and a buckling part are arranged between the washing machine box body and the box body decoration piece. The box body decorating part is positioned and mounted on the washing machine box body through the positioning part, and the box body decorating part is connected with the washing machine box body through the buckling part. A positioning and buckling installation structure is arranged between the washing machine box body and the box body decorating part, so that when the box body decorating part is fixedly connected with the washing machine box body, the box body decorating part is firstly positioned and installed on the washing machine box body, and then the box body decorating part is installed on the top of the washing machine box body in a pressing mode. The box body decorating part is fixedly buckled on the washing machine box body without screws and tools, so that the installation is very convenient, and the fixation is reliable.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a fixing structure of a decorative strip of a washing machine case. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are relatively few washing machines with cabinet decorations on the market. There are some washing machines with cabinet decorations, but the installation of cabinet decorations is very troublesome. For example, Chinese patent No. ZL201910527366.7 discloses a pulsator washing machine decoration, including a cabinet, a decorative ring, and a top cover. The top of the cabinet is evenly provided with a rib structure, the bottom of the decorative ring is evenly provided with a groove structure and fixing screw holes that match the rib structure on the top of the cabinet, the top of the decorative ring is evenly provided with the same rib structure as the top of the cabinet, and the bottom of the top cover is evenly provided with a groove structure and fixing screw holes that match the rib structure on the top of the cabinet. The cabinet and the top cover can be directly combined, and can also be combined through the decorative ring. The cabinet and the decorative ring or the top cover of the present invention are positioned by matching the evenly distributed ribs and grooves, and then screwed and locked to tighten the structure.

[0003] The decorative ring of the above-mentioned washing machine needs to be fixed with screws, which requires threaded holes to be opened. The manufacturing process and installation process are relatively complicated, and therefore need further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a fixing structure for the decorative strip of the washing machine case, wherein a positioning and buckling installation structure is provided between the washing machine case and the case decorative piece, so that when the case decorative piece and the washing machine case are fixedly connected, the case decorative piece is first positioned and installed on the washing machine case, and then the case decorative piece is press-installed on the top of the washing machine case, so that the case decorative piece is fixedly buckled on the washing machine case, and no screws and tools are required for fixing, so the installation is very convenient and the fixation is reliable.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved in this way:

[0006] A fixing structure for a washing machine casing decorative strip, the washing machine comprising a casing decorative piece arranged between a washing machine pan seat and a washing machine casing, wherein a positioning portion and a buckle portion are provided between the washing machine casing and the casing decorative piece;

[0007] The housing decorative piece is positioned and mounted on the washing machine housing via a positioning portion, and the housing decorative piece and the washing machine housing are connected via a snap-fit portion. The housing decorative piece can be directly fastened to the washing machine housing via the positioning and snap-fit portions, eliminating the need for screws or tools, resulting in convenient and reliable installation. This housing decorative piece, installed between the washing machine housing and the washing machine pan, can enhance the washing machine's appearance and add a touch of class and beauty.

[0008] The positioning part is arranged on the washing machine case, and a positioning groove is provided on the case decoration piece. The positioning groove is positioned and installed on the positioning part, and the positioning part is limited on the inner side of the positioning groove so that the case decoration piece is limited on the washing machine case front, back, left, and right, to prevent the case decoration piece installed on the washing machine case from moving horizontally on the washing machine case front, back, left, and right.

[0009] The buckle portion is arranged on the case decoration, and a positioning inner flange is provided on the washing machine case corresponding to the buckle portion. When the washing machine case is connected to the case decoration, one end of the buckle portion abuts against the bottom of the positioning inner flange to limit the upper and lower positions of the case decoration on the washing machine case, preventing the case decoration installed on the washing machine case from moving vertically up and down on the washing machine case, and at the same time preventing the case decoration installed on the washing machine case from easily detaching from the washing machine case upward, thereby preventing the washing machine case and the case decoration from becoming loose after installation.

[0010] The box decoration piece is a closed loop structure or a ring structure with an open end. The box decoration piece is a closed loop structure, has high mechanical strength, and has a good layered appearance. No matter from which direction the user views the washing machine, the washing machine is more beautiful.

[0011] The box decoration material can be sheet metal or plastic.

[0012] The box decoration piece is provided with an installation opening that matches the washing machine box, and a plurality of snap parts are provided and spaced apart on the inner circumference of the installation opening, which effectively increases the installation firmness between the box decoration piece and the washing machine box.

[0013] A guide installation structure is further provided between the washing machine housing and the housing decoration piece, and the housing decoration piece is directionally installed on the washing machine housing through the guide installation structure;

[0014] The guide installation structure is a plug-in guide installation structure, so that the box decoration part can be installed on the washing machine box in a directional plug-in manner.

[0015] When the box decoration is installed in the washing machine box, the plug-in guide installation structure between the box decoration and the washing machine box must first be aligned before the box decoration can be installed in a direction on the washing machine box. The plug-in guide installation structure has the technical effect of preventing installation errors.

[0016] The guide installation structure includes a plug-in block arranged on the washing machine case and a plug-in slot arranged on the case decoration. The washing machine case and the case decoration are assembled, and the plug-in block is guided into the plug-in slot along the upper and lower directions of the case decoration.

[0017] The positioning portion is arranged on the top of the washing machine case, and a first positioning step for supporting the case decoration is provided between the top of the washing machine case and the positioning portion.

[0018] The box decoration piece is provided with a second positioning step for supporting the washing machine disc seat.

[0019] The box decoration part includes an outer ring part and an inner ring part, and there is a height difference between the outer ring part and the inner ring part to form a second positioning step assembled with the washing machine disc seat;

[0020] The buckle portion is arranged on the inner side of the inner ring portion, and a plug-in groove which is installed on the washing machine body in a plug-in guide manner is provided between the outer ring portion and the inner ring portion.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0022] A positioning and snap-fitting installation structure is provided between the washing machine case and the case decorative parts. When the case decorative parts are fixedly connected to the washing machine case, the case decorative parts are first positioned and installed on the washing machine case, and then the case decorative parts are press-fitted on the top of the washing machine case, so that the case decorative parts are fixedly snapped on the washing machine case. No screws or tools are required for fixing, and the installation is very convenient and the fixation is reliable. This case decorative part is installed between the washing machine case and the washing machine disc seat, which can increase the layering of the appearance of the washing machine and enhance its beauty. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a box decoration piece according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the AA cross-section structure.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the planar installation structure of the cabinet decoration part and the washing machine cabinet according to one embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 A fixing structure for a washing machine housing decorative strip, the washing machine comprising a housing decorative piece 3 disposed between a washing machine pan seat 1 and a washing machine housing 2, a positioning portion 4 and a buckle portion 5 being provided between the washing machine housing 2 and the housing decorative piece 3;

[0030] The housing decoration piece 3 is positioned and installed on the washing machine housing 2 via the positioning portion 4 , and the housing decoration piece 3 and the washing machine housing 2 are connected via the snap-fit portion 5 .

[0031] The positioning portion 4 is arranged on the washing machine case 2, and a positioning groove 6 is provided on the case decoration 3. The positioning groove 6 is positioned and installed on the positioning portion 4, and the positioning portion 4 is limited inside the positioning groove 6 so that the case decoration 3 is limited on the washing machine case 2 in the front, back, left and right directions.

[0032] The buckle portion 5 is arranged on the box decoration 3, and a positioning inner flange 7 is provided on the washing machine box 2 corresponding to the buckle portion 5. When the washing machine box 2 is connected to the box decoration 3, one end of the buckle portion 5 abuts against the bottom of the positioning inner flange 7 to limit the upper and lower positions of the box decoration 3 on the washing machine box 2.

[0033] The box decoration part 3 is a closed ring structure or a ring structure with an open end.

[0034] The housing decoration part 3 is provided with an installation opening 8 that matches with the washing machine housing 2 , and a plurality of snap-fit parts 5 are provided and are spaced apart and distributed on the inner circumference of the installation opening 8 .

[0035] A guide installation structure is further provided between the washing machine housing 2 and the housing decoration member 3, and the housing decoration member 3 is directionally installed on the washing machine housing 2 through the guide installation structure;

[0036] The guide installation structure is a plug-in guide installation structure, so that the cabinet decoration part 3 is installed on the washing machine cabinet 2 in a directional plug-in manner.

[0037] The guide installation structure includes a plug-in block 9 arranged on the washing machine case 2 and a plug-in slot 10 arranged on the case decoration 3; the washing machine case 2 and the case decoration 3 are assembled, and the plug-in block 9 is introduced into the plug-in slot 10 along the upper and lower directions of the case decoration 3.

[0038] In this embodiment, the plug-in block 9 extends upward and is disposed on the top of the washing machine housing 2. When the housing decoration piece 3 is installed in the washing machine housing 2, the plug-in block 9 must first be aligned with the plug-in slot 10 between the housing decoration piece 3 and the washing machine housing 2. Only then can the housing decoration piece 3 be installed in a directional manner on the washing machine housing 2, thereby achieving a fool-proof installation technical effect.

[0039] The positioning portion 4 is provided on the top of the washing machine housing 2 , and a first positioning step 11 for supporting the housing decoration part 3 is provided between the top of the washing machine housing 2 and the positioning portion 4 .

[0040] The box decoration part 3 is provided with a second positioning step 12 for supporting the washing machine disc seat 1.

[0041] The box decoration part 3 includes an outer ring portion 13 and an inner ring portion 14. There is a height difference between the outer ring portion 13 and the inner ring portion 14, and a second positioning step 12 is formed to be assembled with the washing machine disc seat 1;

[0042] The buckle portion 5 is arranged on the inner side of the inner ring portion 14 , and an inserting groove 10 is provided between the outer ring portion 13 and the inner ring portion 14 , which is installed on the washing machine housing 2 in an inserting and guiding manner.

[0043] In this embodiment, one end of the snap portion 5 extends downward toward the inner ring portion 14 and forms a hook that engages with the washing machine case 2. A positioning groove 6 is formed between the snap portion 5 and the inner side of the outer ring portion 13. Since the case decoration part 3 is a closed-loop structure, the positioning groove 6 is also a closed-loop structure.

[0044] A plurality of latch portions 5 are provided on the inner sides of the left, right, front and back of the inner ring portion 14 of the box decoration member 3 at intervals.

[0045] The positioning part 4 on the top of the washing machine case 2 is protrudingly set on the top of the washing machine case 2. The positioning part 4 is annular, so when the positioning groove 6 is positioned on the positioning part 4, the case decoration 3 is limited on the washing machine case 2 left and right, front and back. After installation, the case decoration 3 cannot move horizontally on the washing machine case 2 left and right, front and back.

[0046] In addition, the hook at one end of the buckle portion 5 abuts and snaps onto the positioning inner flange 7 on the inner side of the washing machine housing 2 , and the mounted housing decoration component 3 cannot move vertically up and down on the washing machine housing 2 .

[0047] In this embodiment, the washing machine pan base 1 can be snap-fitted onto the inner side of the inner ring portion 14 of the cabinet decorative member 3. The washing machine pan base 1 can also be connected to the cabinet decorative member 3 or the washing machine cabinet 2 using other connection methods. This utility model primarily addresses how to securely mount the cabinet decorative member 3 to the washing machine cabinet 2, so the specific mounting structure of the washing machine pan base 1 will not be described in detail.

[0048] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which illustrates and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fixing structure for a washing machine casing decorative strip, the washing machine comprising a casing decorative piece (3) arranged between a washing machine pan seat (1) and a washing machine casing (2), characterized in that: A positioning portion (4) and a snap-fit portion (5) are provided between the washing machine housing (2) and the housing decorative component (3); The housing decoration piece (3) is positioned and mounted on the washing machine housing (2) via the positioning portion (4), and the housing decoration piece (3) and the washing machine housing (2) are connected via the snap-fit portion (5).

2. The fixing structure of the washing machine casing decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning portion (4) is provided on the washing machine housing (2), and a positioning groove (6) is provided on the housing decoration piece (3). The positioning groove (6) is positioned and mounted on the positioning portion (4), and the positioning portion (4) is limited inside the positioning groove (6), so that the housing decoration piece (3) is limited on the washing machine housing (2) in front, back, left, and right directions.

3. The fixing structure of the washing machine casing decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle portion (5) is provided on the housing decoration piece (3), and a positioning inner flange (7) is provided on the washing machine housing (2) corresponding to the buckle portion (5). When the washing machine housing (2) is connected to the housing decoration piece (3), one end of the buckle portion (5) abuts against the bottom of the positioning inner flange (7), so that the housing decoration piece (3) is limited in upper and lower positions on the washing machine housing (2).

4. The fixing structure of the washing machine casing decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box decoration piece (3) is in a closed ring structure or a ring structure with an open end.

5. The fixing structure of the decorative strip of the washing machine case according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing decoration piece (3) is provided with a mounting opening (8) that matches the washing machine housing (2), and a plurality of snap-fit parts (5) are provided and are spaced and distributed on the inner circumference of the mounting opening (8).

6. The fixing structure of the decorative strip of the washing machine case according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide installation structure is further provided between the washing machine housing (2) and the housing decoration piece (3), and the housing decoration piece (3) is directionally installed on the washing machine housing (2) via the guide installation structure; The guide installation structure is a plug-in guide installation structure, so that the box decoration part (3) is installed on the washing machine box (2) in a directionally plug-in manner.

7. The fixing structure of the decorative strip of the washing machine casing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide installation structure comprises a plug-in block (9) provided on the washing machine housing (2) and a plug-in slot (10) provided on the housing decoration piece (3); the washing machine housing (2) and the housing decoration piece (3) are assembled, and the plug-in block (9) is guided into the plug-in slot (10) along the upper and lower directions of the housing decoration piece (3).

8. The fixing structure of the decorative strip of the washing machine case according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning portion (4) is arranged on the top of the washing machine case (2), and a first positioning step (11) for supporting the case decoration part (3) is provided between the top of the washing machine case (2) and the positioning portion (4).

9. The fixing structure of the decorative strip of the washing machine case according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box decoration part (3) is provided with a second positioning step (12) for supporting the washing machine disc seat (1).

10. The fixing structure of the washing machine casing decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box decoration part (3) comprises an outer ring part (13) and an inner ring part (14), wherein there is a height difference between the outer ring part (13) and the inner ring part (14) and forms a second positioning step (12) assembled with the washing machine disc seat (1); The buckle portion (5) is arranged on the inner side of the inner ring portion (14), and a plug-in slot (10) is provided between the outer ring portion (13) and the inner ring portion (14) and is installed on the washing machine housing (2) in a plug-in guide manner.

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