Water pipe assembly and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a water pipe assembly and a washing machine, and relates to the technical field of household appliances. The water pipe assembly comprises a water pipe and a brush located in the water pipe. The brush is used for reducing impact of water flow on the inner wall of the water pipe. According to the water pipe assembly, the brush is arranged in the water pipe, the brush can buffer water flow entering the water pipe, too fast water flow is prevented from impacting the inner wall of the water pipe, the noise reduction and silence effects are achieved, the brush can reduce the flow speed of the water flow in the water pipe, and the water flow flowing out of the water pipe is further prevented from impacting other structures to generate noise.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a water pipe assembly and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] After years of development, washing machines have become essential household appliances. They not only eliminate the tedious task of manual laundry but also provide users with a cleaner laundry experience. Smarter, more energy-efficient, and aesthetically pleasing washing machines are trending. Users are particularly concerned about the quietness of washing machines during the washing process, making a quiet and comfortable washing environment a key design feature.

[0003] Washing machine noise is caused by many factors, including the rotation of the motor, the vibration of the inner and outer drums, and the tumbling of clothes inside. The impact of water during the washing machine's filling process is also a non-negligible noise. This noise can disrupt the user's rest and sleep, and long-term exposure can lead to negative emotions and even hearing damage.

[0004] In the related art, the noise generated by the operation of the washing machine is relatively large and needs to be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, an object of the present application is to provide a water pipe assembly and a washing machine.

[0006] The technical solutions adopted by this application to solve the above technical problems are:

[0007] In a first aspect, the present application provides a water pipe assembly, comprising a water pipe and a brush located inside the water pipe, wherein the brush is used to reduce the impact of water flow on the inner wall of the water pipe.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of bristles are provided on the brush, and the extension direction of any bristle intersects with the flow direction of water in the water pipe.

[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the brush has a central portion, the central portion and the inner wall of the water pipe are spaced apart, and a plurality of bristles are respectively arranged on the surface of the central portion and extend from the central portion to the inner wall of the water pipe.

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the brush is elastic, the outer diameter of the brush is larger than the inner diameter of the water pipe, and the end of the bristles away from the center is connected to the inner wall of the water pipe by rebounding.

[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of brushes are provided in the water pipe, and the plurality of brushes are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the water pipe.

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the water pipe assembly further includes a connector that sequentially connects a plurality of brushes; when the brush has a central portion, the connector sequentially connects the central portions of the plurality of brushes and extends beyond the water inlet end of the water pipe away from the water outlet end; the connector is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the water pipe, and the connector is an elastic connecting rib.

[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the brush includes a supporting connection portion and bristles, the supporting connection portion is fitted on the inner wall of the water pipe, and the bristles are arranged on a side surface of the supporting connection portion away from the inner wall of the water pipe.

[0014] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a washing machine, which includes a water inlet structure and a washing drum. The water inlet structure includes a water inlet valve and the above-mentioned water pipe assembly, and the water pipe connects the water inlet valve and the water inlet end of the washing drum.

[0015] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the water inlet structure further includes a water inlet pipe and a detergent box sequentially arranged between the water inlet valve and the water pipe, and the water inlet valve, the water inlet pipe, the detergent box and the water pipe are sequentially connected.

[0016] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the washing drum includes an outer drum and an inner drum, the water outlet end of the water pipe is connected to the outer drum, a water hole is provided on the inner drum, and the water pipe is connected to the inner drum through the outer drum and the water hole.

[0017] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The water pipe assembly provided in the present application has a brush arranged inside the water pipe. The brush can buffer the water flow entering the water pipe, prevent the excessively rapid water flow from hitting the inner wall of the water pipe, and achieve the effect of reducing noise and silencing the water. The brush can also reduce the flow rate of the water in the water pipe, further preventing the water flow out of the water pipe from hitting other structures and generating noise. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a water pipe assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the water pipe assembly from another perspective is provided;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view along AA direction;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of another water pipe assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of the water pipe assembly from another perspective is provided;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view along the BB direction;

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a washing machine;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 8 sectional view of

[0029] Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the water inlet structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 11 A top view of the water inlet structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Exploded diagram.

[0032] Description of reference numerals:

[0033] 100- washing machine;

[0034] 10-water inlet structure; 11-water pipe assembly; 111-water pipe; 112-brush; 1121-bristles; 113-connector; 114-support connection; 12-water inlet valve; 13-water inlet pipe; 13a-first water inlet pipe; 13b-second water inlet pipe; 14-detergent box; 141-box cover; 1411-spray head; 1411a-first drain hole; 1411b-second drain hole; 142-box body; 1421-accommodating chamber; 1421a-pre-wash chamber; 1421b-main wash chamber; 143-box bottom; 1431-drain hole;

[0035] 20-washing drum; 21-outer drum; 22-inner drum;

[0036] 30- box;

[0037] 40-front door panel;

[0038] 50-door assembly;

[0039] 60-Control panel assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a unique orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0042] In this application, the word "exemplary" is used to mean "serving as an example, illustration, or illustration." Any embodiment described in this application as exemplary is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to implement and use the present application. In the following description, details are listed for the purpose of explanation. It should be understood that one of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that the present application can be implemented without using these specific details. In other instances, known structures and processes are not elaborated in detail to avoid obscuring the description of the present application with unnecessary details. Therefore, the present application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be consistent with the widest scope consistent with the principles disclosed herein.

[0043] To facilitate understanding of the solution of the present application, the spline curves and arrows used in the drawings are explained here: the components indicated by the spline curves without arrows are solid components, that is, components with solid structures; the components indicated by the spline curves with arrows are virtual components, that is, components without solid structures.

[0044] In the related art, the water inlet method of the washing machine is mainly through the detergent box connected to the water inlet bellows. The water flows through the detergent box into the water inlet bellows and is then injected into the inner and outer drums. After the water flows into the water inlet bellows through the drain port of the detergent box, it falls vertically and hits the inner wall of the water inlet bellows, causing a large water flow noise. The water flow of the water inlet bellows enters the drum part at too fast a speed and hits the inner drum, which also produces noise and reduces the user's comfort.

[0045] First, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 An embodiment of the present application provides a water pipe assembly 11, including a water pipe 111 and a brush 112 located inside the water pipe 111, wherein the brush 112 is used to reduce the impact of water flow on the inner wall of the water pipe 111.

[0046] The water pipe assembly 11 provided in the present application is provided with a brush 112 in the water pipe 111. The brush 112 can buffer the water flow entering the water pipe 111, preventing the excessively rapid water flow from hitting the inner wall of the water pipe 111, thereby achieving the effect of reducing noise and silencing the water. The brush 112 can also reduce the flow rate of the water in the water pipe 111, further preventing the water flow out of the water pipe 111 from hitting other structures and generating noise.

[0047] In some embodiments, the brush 112 is provided with a plurality of bristles 1121, and the extension direction of any bristle 1121 intersects the flow direction of water in the water pipe 111. The plurality of bristles 1121 facilitates buffering the water flow in the water pipe 111 at multiple angles. The intersection of the extension direction of the bristles 1121 and the flow direction of water in the water pipe 111 facilitates the bristles 1121 to effectively buffer the water flow and reduce noise.

[0048] Preferably, the extension direction of the bristles 1121 is perpendicular to the flow direction of water in the water pipe 111 .

[0049] In some embodiments, the brush 112 has a central portion that is spaced apart from the inner wall of the water pipe 111. A plurality of bristles 1121 are disposed on the surface of the central portion and extend from the central portion toward the inner wall of the water pipe 111. It should be noted that the central portion of the brush 112 can be located on the central axis of the water pipe 111 or between the inner wall of the water pipe 111 and the central axis of the water pipe 111.

[0050] In some embodiments, the brush 112 is elastic, and its outer diameter is larger than the inner diameter of the water pipe 111. The end of the bristles 1121 away from the center is snapped onto the inner wall of the water pipe 111 by rebounding. When the brush 112 is installed inside the water pipe 111, the brush 112 is bent so that it enters the water pipe 111. Once inside the water pipe 111, the brush 112 loses the force that is causing it to bend and resets. The end of the brush 112 touches the inner wall of the water pipe 111, snapping onto the inner wall and thereby securing the brush 112.

[0051] In some embodiments, a plurality of brushes 112 are provided in the water pipe 111, and the plurality of brushes 112 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the water pipe 111. The plurality of brushes 112 can further reduce the impact of the water flow on the inner wall of the water pipe 111. The plurality of brushes 112 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the water pipe 111. In other words, the plurality of brushes 112 are spaced apart along the flow direction of the water flow in the water pipe 111, so that the water flow is more buffered in the water pipe 111, which can substantially reduce the flow rate and reduce the noise generated by the water flowing out of the water pipe 111 and hitting other structures.

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The water pipe assembly 11 also includes a connecting piece 113 that connects multiple brushes 112 in sequence.

[0053] Furthermore, when the brush 112 has a central portion, the connector 113 sequentially connects the central portions of the plurality of brushes 112 and extends to the outside of the water inlet end of the water pipe 111 away from the water outlet end. The connector 113 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the water pipe 111, and the connector 113 is an elastic connecting rib. In other words, the side wall of the connector 113 is fixedly connected to the brush 112, and the end of the connector 113 is fixedly connected to the outer peripheral surface of the water pipe 111. When water flows into the water inlet end of the water pipe 111 and flows in the water pipe 111, since the connector 113 is fixedly connected to the outer peripheral surface of the water pipe 111, the water flow can be prevented from eroding the brush 112 and causing the brush 112 to separate from the water outlet end of the water pipe 111.

[0054] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The brush 112 includes a supporting connection portion 114 and bristles 1121 . The supporting connection portion 114 is fitted on the inner wall of the water pipe 111 , and the bristles 1121 are arranged on a side surface of the supporting connection portion 114 away from the inner wall of the water pipe 111 .

[0055] Furthermore, the support connection part 114 is a flexible part. Since the support connection part 114 fits the inner wall of the water pipe 111, the water flow entering the water pipe 111 hits the support connection part 114. The support connection part 114 can use its flexibility to effectively buffer the water flow, thereby fully reducing the noise generated by the water flow hitting the inner wall of the water pipe 111.

[0056] In some embodiments, the water pipe 111 is a corrugated pipe, which has good flexibility and bendability, can adapt to complex installation environments and space limitations, and has higher adaptability.

[0057] Second, see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The embodiment of the present application also provides a washing machine 100, which includes a water inlet structure 10 and a washing drum 20. The water inlet structure 10 includes a water inlet valve 12 and the above-mentioned water pipe assembly 11, and the water pipe 111 connects the water inlet valve 12 and the water inlet end of the washing drum 20.

[0058] The washing machine 100 provided in the present application has a water inlet end of a water pipe 111 connected to a water inlet valve 12, and a water outlet end connected to a washing drum 20. By arranging a brush 112 in the water pipe 111, the noise generated by the water flow entering through the water inlet valve 12 hitting the inner wall of the water pipe 111 can be reduced, and the flow rate of the water flow can be slowed down, thereby reducing the noise generated by the outflowing water flow hitting the washing drum 20.

[0059] See also Figure 9 In some embodiments, the washing drum 20 includes an outer drum 21 and an inner drum 22. The outlet end of the water pipe 111 is connected to the outer drum 21. The inner drum 22 is provided with a water hole. The water pipe 111 communicates with the inner drum 22 through the outer drum 21 and the water hole. It can be understood that the washing drum 20 is the main structure for holding clothes and performing internal rotation washing. The clothes to be washed are placed in the washing drum 20. Water flows through the water inlet valve 12, the water pipe 111, the outer drum 21, and then enters the inner drum 22, where it mixes with the clothes.

[0060] In some embodiments, see Figure 10 and Figure 11 The water inlet structure 10 further includes a water inlet pipe 13 and a detergent box 14, which are sequentially arranged between the water inlet valve 12 and the water pipe 111. The water inlet valve 12, the water inlet pipe 13, the detergent box 14, and the water pipe 111 are sequentially connected. The detergent box 14 is used to store and dispense detergent. When water flows through the detergent box 14, the detergent dissolves and is carried into the washing drum 20 for washing clothes.

[0061] In some embodiments, the detergent box 14 includes a box cover 141, a box body 142 and a box bottom 143, which are sequentially arranged between the water inlet pipe 13 and the water pipe 111. The box cover 141 is provided with a spray head 1411, and the box body 142 is provided with a accommodating cavity 1421 for holding detergent. The box bottom 143 is provided with a drain hole 1431. The water inlet pipe 13, the spray head 1411, the accommodating cavity 1421, the drain hole 1431 are connected to the water pipe 111 in sequence.

[0062] In some embodiments, see Figure 12The water inlet pipe 13 includes a first water inlet pipe 13a and a second water inlet pipe 13b. The sprinkler head 1411 is provided with a first drain hole 1411a and a second drain hole 1411b. The accommodating chamber 1421 includes a pre-wash chamber 1421a and a main wash chamber 1421b. The water inlet valve 12, the first water inlet pipe 13a, the first drain hole 1411a, the pre-wash chamber 1421a, and the drain hole 1431 are sequentially connected. The water inlet valve 12, the second water inlet pipe 13b, the second drain hole 1411b, the main wash chamber 1421b, and the drain hole 1431 are sequentially connected. It can be understood that the water inlet valve 12 has at least two water outlets, which are respectively connected to the first water inlet pipe 13a and the second water inlet pipe 13b. The pre-wash chamber 1421a is provided with a pre-detergent, which is used to clean special and difficult-to-remove stains, such as oil stains, blood stains, etc., and the cleaning effect is more concentrated; the main wash chamber 1421b is provided with a main detergent, which is used to clean comprehensive stains, such as dust, sweat stains, beverage stains, etc., and the cleaning effect is more comprehensive.

[0063] In some embodiments, the accommodating cavity 1421 is provided with a water leakage hole, and the accommodating cavity 1421 is connected to the drainage hole 1431 through the water leakage hole.

[0064] In some embodiments, the washing machine 100 further includes a housing 30, a front door panel 40, a door assembly 50, a control panel assembly 60, and other structures. The washing drum 20 is located within the housing 30, the front door panel 40 is located in front of the housing 30, the door assembly 50 is disposed on the front door panel 40, and the control panel assembly 60 is located above the front door panel 40. The housing 30 and the front door panel 40 form the main frame supporting the entire washing machine 100. The door assembly 50 is the entrance for users to add clothes and also serves to seal the washing drum 20 to fill with water. The control panel assembly 60 is used for users to operate and control the washing machine and display the washing status, such as controlling whether the water inlet valve 12 is open or closed.

[0065] The washing machine 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes but is not limited to a pulsator washing machine, a drum washing machine, a shoe washing machine, a washer-dryer, etc.

[0066] The basic concepts have been described above. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the detailed disclosure above is merely illustrative and does not limit the present application. Although not explicitly stated herein, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, improvements, and amendments to the present application. Such modifications, improvements, and amendments are suggested in the present application and remain within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0067] Each patent, patent application, patent application publication, and other materials, such as articles, books, specifications, publications, and documents, cited in this application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, except for any application history that is inconsistent with or conflicts with this application, and any document (currently or subsequently appended to this application) that limits the broadest scope of the claims of this application. It should be noted that if the descriptions, definitions, and / or terminology used in the accompanying materials are inconsistent with or conflict with the content of this application, the descriptions, definitions, and / or terminology used in this application will control.

Claims

1. A water pipe assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a water pipe and a brush located in the water pipe, wherein the brush is used to reduce the impact of water flow on the inner wall of the water pipe; the brush is provided with a plurality of bristles, and the extension direction of any of the bristles intersects with the flow direction of water in the water pipe.

2. The water pipe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The brush has a central portion, which is spaced apart from the inner wall of the water pipe. A plurality of bristles are respectively arranged on the surface of the central portion and extend from the central portion to the inner wall of the water pipe.

3. The water pipe assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The brush is elastic, the outer diameter of the brush is larger than the inner diameter of the water pipe, and one end of the bristles away from the central portion is connected to the inner wall of the water pipe by rebounding.

4. The water pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A plurality of brushes are arranged in the water pipe and are spaced apart along the extending direction of the water pipe.

5. The water pipe assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that The water pipe assembly also includes a connecting piece that connects the multiple brushes in sequence; when the brush has a central part, the connecting piece connects the central parts of the multiple brushes in sequence and extends to the outside of the water inlet end of the water pipe away from the water outlet end; the connecting piece is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the water pipe, and the connecting piece is an elastic connecting rib.

6. The water pipe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The brush comprises a supporting connection portion and bristles. The supporting connection portion is fitted on the inner wall of the water pipe, and the bristles are arranged on a side surface of the supporting connection portion away from the inner wall of the water pipe.

7. A washing machine, characterized in that: The washing machine includes a water inlet structure and a washing tub. The water inlet structure includes a water inlet valve and a water pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The water pipe connects the water inlet valve and the water inlet end of the washing tub.

8. The washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that The water inlet structure further includes a water inlet pipe and a detergent box which are sequentially arranged between the water inlet valve and the water pipe. The water inlet valve, the water inlet pipe, the detergent box and the water pipe are sequentially connected.

9. The washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that The washing drum comprises an outer drum and an inner drum, the water outlet end of the water pipe is connected to the outer drum, a water hole is provided on the inner drum, and the water pipe is connected to the inner drum through the outer drum and the water hole.

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