Welding-free washing machine balance ring

By designing the removable snap connection and upper and lower balance rings of the sealing structure, the problems of complex production and poor sealing of the existing washing machine balance ring are solved, and low-cost and efficient production and sealing effect are achieved.

CN223240402UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19CHINA NAT ELECTRIC APP RES INST
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422356988.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-26

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Technical Problem

The production process of the balancing ring of the existing washing machine is complex and costly, has low production efficiency, and the sealing effect is poor due to welding.

Method used

The upper balance ring and lower balance ring design with a removable structure are designed, connected by snaps, and a sealing structure is set between the ring bodies to prevent the leakage of balance liquid, the connection stability is strengthened by the guide sleeve and the guide column, and the sealing effect is enhanced by extruding the sealing ring through the triangle rib.

Benefits of technology

Efficient production without welding is achieved, production costs are reduced, and balance liquid leakage is effectively prevented through the sealing structure, improving production efficiency and sealing effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a welding-free washing machine balancing ring which comprises an upper balancing ring and a lower balancing ring, the upper balancing ring and the lower balancing ring are both groove-shaped ring bodies, the upper balancing ring and the lower balancing ring are connected in an involution mode, and a cavity used for containing balancing liquid is formed between the upper balancing ring and the lower balancing ring. The upper balance ring and the lower balance ring are connected through a detachable structure, and a sealing structure used for preventing balance liquid from leaking is arranged between the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring. The upper balance ring and the lower balance ring are connected through the detachable structure, production is convenient and fast, complex welding procedures are not needed, production efficiency can be effectively improved, the sealing structure is arranged between the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring to achieve the sealing effect, and therefore balance liquid is prevented from leaking out.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a washing machine balance ring, in particular to a welding-free washing machine balance ring. Background Art

[0002] Existing washing machine balance rings are usually composed of an upper balance ring and a lower balance ring. In order to achieve a sealing effect, the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring are mostly welded and assembled by hot plate welding or friction welding, which has the following defects: the production process is complex and has high requirements, not only the production cost is high, but also the production efficiency is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a welding-free washing machine balance ring which has a simple structure, low cost, simple production process and can improve production efficiency.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical measures: a welding-free washing machine balance ring, comprising an upper balance ring and a lower balance ring, wherein the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring are both groove-shaped ring bodies, the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring are mate-connected to form a cavity for holding a balancing liquid therebetween, and is characterized in that the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring are connected by a detachable structure, and a sealing structure is provided between the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring to prevent leakage of the balancing liquid.

[0005] The upper balance ring and the lower balance ring of the utility model are connected by a detachable structure, which is convenient to produce and does not require a complicated welding process, can effectively improve production efficiency, and a sealing structure is provided between the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring to achieve a sealing effect, thereby preventing leakage of the balance liquid; the utility model has a simple structure, low production cost, strong practicality, and is suitable for wide promotion and use.

[0006] The disassembly structure of the utility model adopts a buckle structure, and the buckle structure is arranged between the inner groove walls and the outer groove walls of the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring.

[0007] The buckle structure of the utility model comprises buckles and slots, and a plurality of pairs of buckles and slots are distributed along the circumferences of the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring.

[0008] The utility model provides a guide component among a guide sleeve and a guide post in the groove of the upper balance ring, and another guide component in the groove of the lower balance ring. The guide post is inserted in the guide sleeve.

[0009] The two sides of the guide sleeve and the guide column of the utility model are respectively connected with the inner groove wall and the outer groove wall through the reinforcing plates.

[0010] The utility model provides upper ring sealing ring grooves on the inner groove wall and outer groove wall of the upper balance ring, respectively; and lower ring sealing ring grooves are provided on the inner groove wall and outer groove wall of the lower balance ring, the upper ring sealing ring groove of the inner groove wall of the upper balance ring and the lower ring sealing ring groove of the inner groove wall of the lower balance ring are combined and an inner sealing ring is installed therein, and the upper ring sealing ring groove of the outer groove wall of the upper balance ring and the lower ring sealing ring groove of the outer groove wall of the lower balance ring are combined and an outer sealing ring is installed therein to form the sealing structure.

[0011] The utility model provides triangular ribs in both the upper ring sealing ring groove and the lower ring sealing ring groove, and the sealing ring can be squeezed by the triangular ribs to further enhance the sealing effect.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following significant effects:

[0013] ⑴ The upper balance ring and the lower balance ring of the utility model are connected by a detachable structure, which is convenient to produce and does not require a complicated welding process. It can effectively improve production efficiency, and a sealing structure is set between the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring to achieve a sealing effect, thereby preventing leakage of the balance liquid.

[0014] (2) The utility model can squeeze the sealing ring through the triangular ribs to further enhance the sealing effect.

[0015] ⑶ The utility model has a simple structure, low production cost, strong practicability, and is suitable for wide promotion and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure explosion of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is an assembly sectional view of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of the middle section;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the upper balance ring of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the lower balance ring of the utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1-upper balance ring, 1a-inner groove wall of upper balance ring, 1b-outer groove wall of upper balance ring, 2-lower balance ring, 2a-inner groove wall of lower balance ring, 2b-outer groove wall of lower balance ring, 3-inner sealing ring, 4-outer sealing ring, 5-guide sleeve, 6-guide column, 7-slot, 8-snap buckle, 9-triangular rib, 10-upper ring sealing ring groove, 11-lower ring sealing ring groove, 12-reinforcement plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention is further illustrated below through the description of specific implementation methods, but this is not a limitation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or improvements based on the basic idea of the present invention, but as long as they do not deviate from the basic idea of the present invention, they are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the utility model is a welding-free washing machine balance ring, including an upper balance ring 1 and a lower balance ring 2. The upper balance ring 1 and the lower balance ring 2 are both groove-shaped ring bodies. The upper balance ring 1 and the lower balance ring 2 are connected to form a cavity for containing the balancing liquid therebetween. The upper balance ring 1 and the lower balance ring 2 are connected by a detachable structure, and a sealing structure is provided between the upper balance ring 1 and the lower balance ring 2 to prevent leakage of the balancing liquid.

[0025] In this embodiment, the disassembly structure adopts a snap-on structure, which is arranged between the inner groove wall 1a of the upper balance ring 1 and the inner groove wall 2a of the lower balance ring 2, and between the outer groove wall 1b of the upper balance ring 1 and the outer groove wall 2b of the lower balance ring 2. Specifically, the snap-on structure includes a snap 8 and a slot 7, and eight pairs of snaps 8 and slots 7 are distributed along the circumference of the upper balance ring 1 and the lower balance ring 2.

[0026] In this embodiment, eight guide sleeves 5 are positioned within the groove of the upper gimbal 1, and eight guide posts 6 corresponding to the guide sleeves 5 are positioned within the groove of the lower gimbal 2. The guide posts 6 are inserted into the guide sleeves 5. The guide sleeves 5 are connected on either side to the inner groove wall 1a and outer groove wall 1b of the upper gimbal 1 via reinforcing plates 12, respectively. The guide posts 6 are also connected on either side to the inner groove wall 2a and outer groove wall 2b of the lower gimbal 2 via reinforcing plates 12.

[0027] An upper ring sealing ring groove 10 is respectively provided on the inner groove wall and the outer groove wall of the upper balance ring 1, and a lower ring sealing ring groove 11 is respectively provided on the inner groove wall and the outer groove wall of the lower balance ring 2. The upper ring sealing ring groove 10 of the inner groove wall of the upper balance ring 1 and the lower ring sealing ring groove 11 of the inner groove wall of the lower balance ring 2 are merged to install the inner sealing ring 3 therein, and the upper ring sealing ring groove 10 of the outer groove wall of the upper balance ring 1 and the lower ring sealing ring groove 11 of the outer groove wall of the lower balance ring 2 are merged to install the outer sealing ring 4 therein to form a sealing structure.

[0028] Triangular ribs 9 are provided in both the upper ring sealing ring groove 10 and the lower ring sealing ring groove 11 , through which the sealing ring can be squeezed to further enhance the sealing effect.

[0029] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by persons skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concepts disclosed herein shall be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A welding-free washing machine balance ring, comprising an upper balance ring and a lower balance ring, each of which is a groove-shaped ring body, and the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring are connected to form a cavity for holding a balance liquid therebetween, characterized in that: The upper balance ring and the lower balance ring are connected by a detachable structure, and a sealing structure for preventing leakage of the balancing liquid is provided between the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring; the detachable structure adopts a snap-fit structure, and the snap-fit structure is arranged between the inner groove wall and the outer groove wall of the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring; the snap-fit structure includes snaps and slots, and multiple pairs of snaps and slots are distributed along the circumference of the upper balance ring and the lower balance ring; upper ring sealing ring grooves are respectively provided on the inner groove wall and the outer groove wall of the upper balance ring, and lower ring sealing ring grooves are respectively provided on the inner groove wall and the outer groove wall of the lower balance ring, the upper ring sealing ring groove of the inner groove wall of the upper balance ring and the lower ring sealing ring groove of the inner groove wall of the lower balance ring are combined and an inner sealing ring is installed therein, and the upper ring sealing ring groove of the outer groove wall of the upper balance ring and the lower ring sealing ring groove of the outer groove wall of the lower balance ring are combined and an outer sealing ring is installed therein to form the sealing structure.

2. The welding-free washing machine balance ring according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide component among a guide sleeve and a guide post is provided in the groove of the upper balance ring, and another guide component is provided in the groove of the lower balance ring. The guide post is inserted in the guide sleeve.

3. The welding-free washing machine balance ring according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both sides of the guide sleeve and the guide column are connected to the inner groove wall and the outer groove wall respectively through reinforcing plates.

4. The welding-free washing machine balance ring according to claim 3, characterized in that: Triangular ribs are provided in the upper ring sealing groove and the lower ring sealing groove.