Water supply assembly and ironing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water supply assembly and an ironing machine. The water supply assembly is used for the ironing machine and comprises a water tank, a valve assembly and a water guide pipe, and the water tank is provided with a water injection port, a water outlet and a water storage space; the valve assembly is arranged at the water outlet and used for opening or closing the water outlet; the water guide pipe is provided with a connecting part which is hermetically connected with the valve assembly; the water supply assembly is configured to enable the valve assembly to open the water outlet to enable the water storage space to be communicated with the water guide pipe when the connecting part is inserted into the valve assembly and enable the valve assembly to close the water outlet when the connecting part is separated from the valve assembly. According to the water supply assembly, when the connecting part is inserted into the valve assembly, the valve assembly can open the water outlet, the water storage space can be communicated with the water guide pipe, and when the connecting part is separated from the valve assembly, the valve assembly can close the water outlet, so that water in the water storage space can be prevented from leaking from the water outlet in the disassembly and assembly process of the water supply assembly; and user use is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ironing equipment, in particular to a water supply component and an ironing machine. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, ironing machines include a water tank and a steam generator. The steam generator evaporates the water in the water tank, generating hot steam that continuously contacts clothing and fabric, softening the fabric fibers and smoothing them out. The water tank in existing ironing machines can be detachably mounted on the ironing machine. However, during installation and removal, as well as during use, the water outlet of the water tank is prone to leaking, impacting user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the present utility model provide a water supply assembly and an ironing machine to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] A water supply assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is used for an ironing machine, and the water supply assembly includes:

[0005] A water tank having a water inlet, a water outlet and a water storage space;

[0006] a valve assembly, the valve assembly being arranged at the water outlet and being used to open or close the water outlet;

[0007] A water conduit, the water conduit having a connecting portion, the connecting portion being sealingly connected to the valve assembly;

[0008] The water supply assembly is configured to enable the valve assembly to open the water outlet when the connecting portion is inserted into the valve assembly so that the water storage space is connected to the water conduit, and to enable the valve assembly to close the water outlet when the connecting portion is detached from the valve assembly.

[0009] In the above-mentioned water supply component, by arranging the valve component at the water outlet, the valve component is used to open or close the water outlet, so that when the connecting part is inserted into the valve component, the valve component can open the water outlet, and the water storage space can be connected to the water pipe, and when the connecting part is detached from the valve component, the valve component can close the water outlet, thereby preventing the water in the water storage space from leaking from the water outlet during the disassembly and installation process of the water supply component, which is convenient for users to use.

[0010] In some embodiments, the water tank includes a front cover and a rear cover, the water inlet is provided at one end of the rear cover, and the water outlet is provided at the other end of the rear cover.

[0011] In some embodiments, the valve assembly includes a water outlet seal, which is sealed and connected to the water outlet. A drainage hole is provided in the middle of the water outlet seal. The water outlet seal is configured so that when the water tank is installed in the ironing machine, the connection portion is sealed and connected to the drainage hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the water pipe also includes a fixed portion and a bent portion, the fixed portion is connected to the bent portion, the bent portion is connected to the connecting portion, the outer diameter of the connecting portion gradually decreases from one end close to the bent portion toward a direction away from the bent portion, the hole wall of the drainage hole has a plurality of convex rings, the plurality of convex rings are spaced apart along the direction of the water outlet toward the water storage space and the inner diameters of the plurality of convex rings gradually decrease from the water outlet toward the water storage space, and the convex rings abut the connecting portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the valve assembly further includes a water filling cover, a piston, and an elastic member. The water filling cover is connected to the rear cover and is located in the water storage space. The water filling cover is provided with a receiving groove and a water inlet. The receiving groove is connected to the water inlet. The piston and the elastic member are located in the receiving groove. The piston is movably connected to the water filling cover. One end of the elastic member abuts the water filling cover, and the other end of the elastic member abuts the piston.

[0014] The valve assembly is configured such that when the connecting portion is detached from the drain hole, the elastic member drives the piston to abut the water outlet seal along the height direction of the water filling cover through elastic force, and the piston closes the drain hole; and when the connecting portion is connected to the drain hole, the connecting portion pushes the piston to slide along the height direction of the water filling cover, and the piston opens the drain hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, a water diversion pipe is provided on the circumferential side wall of the water filling cover, and the water diversion pipe is connected to the water inlet. Along the height direction of the water filling cover, the distance between the bottom end of the water diversion pipe and the bottom of the water storage space is less than 2.0 mm.

[0016] In some embodiments, the piston includes a column and a ring portion, the ring portion is sleeved on the column, the side wall of the ring portion has a protrusion, the groove wall of the accommodating groove is provided with a guide groove, and the protrusion is arranged in the guide groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, a portion of the water outlet seal is disposed at the water outlet, another portion of the water outlet seal is located within the accommodating groove, and an end of the other portion of the water outlet seal away from the water outlet comprises a first sealing ring, the first sealing ring being disposed between the ring portion and the water outlet seal, and the first sealing ring being configured to abut against the ring portion to seal the drainage hole when the connecting portion is detached from the drainage hole;

[0018] A second sealing ring is provided at the connection between the water outlet sealing member and the inner side surface of the rear cover. The second sealing ring is located in the accommodating groove and is used for sealing the water outlet.

[0019] In some embodiments, a protrusion is formed inwardly at the bottom of the accommodating groove, a groove is provided on the top surface of the protrusion, one end of the elastic member is arranged in the groove, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the ring portion; a through hole is provided at the bottom of the groove, and one end of the column is passed through the through hole.

[0020] An ironing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing and the water supply assembly described in any one of the above embodiments, wherein the water supply assembly is arranged on the housing, the housing is provided with a positioning hole and a buckle hole, the water supply assembly includes a water tank, the water tank includes a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover is sealingly connected to the rear cover, the water supply assembly further includes a positioning column and a fixing buckle, the positioning column is located at the bottom end of the rear cover, and the fixing buckle is located at the top end of the front cover, and the ironing machine is configured to set the positioning column in the positioning hole and the fixing buckle in the buckle hole to fix the water tank to the housing.

[0021] In the above-mentioned ironing machine, by arranging the valve assembly at the water outlet, the valve assembly is used to open or close the water outlet, so that when the connecting portion is inserted into the valve assembly, the valve assembly can open the water outlet, and the water storage space can be connected to the water pipe; and when the connecting portion is detached from the valve assembly, the valve assembly can close the water outlet, thereby preventing the water in the water storage space from leaking out of the water outlet during the disassembly and installation process of the water supply assembly, thereby facilitating use by the user.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments with reference to the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an ironing machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of an ironing machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of part B;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic exploded view of the structure of the ironing machine according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a top view of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Section view along the center section line CC;

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of part D in the middle;

[0032] Figure 9 It is a top view of the water supply assembly of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Section view along section line EE;

[0034] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Magnified view of part F.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 100, water supply assembly; 10, water tank; 12, valve assembly; 14, water conduit; 16, water inlet; 18, water outlet; 20, water storage space; 22, connecting portion; 24, front cover; 26, rear cover; 28, water outlet seal; 30, drain hole; 32, water inlet seal; 34, fixing portion; 36, bending portion; 37, convex ring; 38, first convex ring; 39, second convex ring; 40, water filling cap; 42, piston; 44, spring Parts; 46, accommodating groove; 48, water inlet; 50, water inlet pipe; 52, column; 54, ring; 56, protrusion; 58, guide groove; 60, first sealing ring; 62, second sealing ring; 64, raised portion; 66, groove; 68, through hole; 70, shell; 72, positioning hole; 74, buckle hole; 76, positioning column; 78, fixing buckle; 80, accommodating cavity; 82, pressing portion; 84, buckle portion; 200, ironing machine. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended only to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integral connections. They may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections. They may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary, and they may refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1 to 11 A water supply assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used for an ironing machine 200. The water supply assembly 100 includes a water tank 10, a valve assembly 12, and a water conduit 14. The water tank 10 has a water inlet 16, a water outlet 18, and a water storage space 20. The valve assembly 12 is disposed at the water outlet 18, and the valve assembly 12 is used to open or close the water outlet 18. The water conduit 14 has a connecting portion 22, and the connecting portion 22 is sealingly connected to the valve assembly 12. The water supply assembly 100 is configured to cause the valve assembly 12 to open the water outlet 18 when the connecting portion 22 is inserted into the valve assembly 12, so that the water storage space 20 is connected to the water conduit 14, and to cause the valve assembly 12 to close the water outlet 18 when the connecting portion 22 is detached from the valve assembly 12.

[0041] In the above-mentioned water supply component 100, by setting the valve component 12 at the water outlet 18, the valve component 12 is used to open or close the water outlet 18, so that when the connecting part 22 is inserted into the valve component 12, the valve component 12 can open the water outlet 18, and the water storage space 20 can be connected to the water pipe 14, and when the connecting part 22 is separated from the valve component 12, the valve component 12 can close the water outlet 18, thereby preventing the water in the water storage space 20 from leaking from the water outlet 18 during the disassembly and installation process of the water supply component 100, which is convenient for users to use.

[0042] Specifically, in Figure 7 In the water tank 10, along the height direction H, a water inlet 16 is provided near the top of the water tank 10, and a water outlet 18 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 10. A water storage space 20 is formed inside the water tank 10. When the water outlet 18 is blocked, water is injected into the water storage space 20 through the water inlet 16, and the water is stored in the water storage space 20 for future use.

[0043] Part of the valve assembly 12 is embedded in the water outlet 18, while the remaining part is located in the water storage space 20. A water conduit 14 is used to drain water from the water tank 10 and can be shaped similar to a V. A connector 22 is formed at one end of the water conduit 14. When inserted into the valve assembly 12, the connector 22 can be sealed with the valve assembly 12.

[0044] In one embodiment, when the water tank 10 is installed on the ironing machine 200, the connecting portion 22 can be inserted into the valve assembly 12. At this time, the valve assembly 12 is opened, the water storage space 20 is connected to the water conduit 14, and the water in the water storage space 20 can be discharged through the water conduit 14 under gravity or water pump suction.

[0045] In one embodiment, when the water tank 10 is removed from the ironing machine 200, the connecting portion 22 is separated from the valve assembly 12. At this time, the valve assembly 12 can close the water outlet 18, thereby preventing water in the water tank 10 from leaking out. In other words, by placing the valve assembly 12 at the water outlet 18, the valve assembly 12 is used to open or close the water outlet 18. When the connecting portion 22 is inserted into the valve assembly 12, the valve assembly 12 can open the water outlet 18, allowing the water storage space 20 to communicate with the water conduit 14. When the connecting portion 22 is separated from the valve assembly 12, the valve assembly 12 can close the water outlet 18. This prevents water in the water storage space 20 from leaking out of the water outlet 18 during the disassembly and installation of the water supply assembly 100, thereby facilitating user use.

[0046] It should be noted that the water pipe 14 can be fixedly connected to the housing 70 of the ironing machine 200, and the valve assembly 12 is installed on the water tank 10 and can be installed on the housing 70 of the ironing machine 200 or removed from the housing 70 of the ironing machine 200 along with the water tank 10.

[0047] Please combine Figures 1 to 7 In some embodiments, the water tank 10 includes a front cover 24 and a rear cover 26 , the water inlet 16 is disposed at one end of the rear cover 26 , and the water outlet 18 is disposed at the other end of the rear cover 26 .

[0048] In this way, the valve assembly 12 may be installed on the rear cover 26 first, and then the front cover 24 and the rear cover 26 may be installed, so that the valve assembly 12 is located in the water storage space 20 .

[0049] Specifically, in Figure 7 In the embodiment, the water inlet 16 is located at the top of the rear cover 26, the water outlet 18 is located at the bottom of the rear cover 26, and the valve assembly 12 is mounted on the rear cover 26. The front cover 24 and the rear cover 26 are connected to form a water storage space 20. In one embodiment, the valve assembly 12 can be first mounted on the rear cover 26, and then the front cover 24 and the rear cover 26 are installed, so that the valve assembly 12 is located in the water storage space 20. In addition, the front cover 24 and the rear cover 26 are detachably connected.

[0050] It should be noted that the front cover 24 and the rear cover 26 are sealed and connected. A sealing strip or other sealing material may be provided between the front cover 24 and the rear cover 26 to seal the gap at the connection between the front cover 24 and the rear cover 26 to prevent water leakage in the water tank 10 .

[0051] Please combine Figure 1 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the valve assembly 12 includes a water outlet seal 28, which is sealed and connected to the water outlet 18. A drainage hole 30 is opened in the middle of the water outlet seal 28. The water outlet seal 28 is configured so that when the water tank 10 is installed in the ironing machine 200, the connection portion 22 is sealed and connected to the drainage hole 30.

[0052] In this way, the connection portion 22 can be sealed to the wall of the drainage hole 30 to achieve a sealed connection between the water conduit 14 and the water outlet seal 28 .

[0053] Specifically, the water outlet seal 28 can be cylindrical and comprise a sealing rubber. The water outlet seal 28 can be connected to the rear cover 26, with a portion of the seal 28 embedded in the water outlet 18 and another portion of the seal 28 located within the water storage space 20. The connecting portion 22 can connect to the wall of the drain hole 30. In one embodiment, the water outlet seal 28 is configured such that, when the water tank 10 is installed in the ironing machine 200, the connecting portion 22 sealably connects to the wall of the drain hole 30, achieving a sealed connection between the water conduit 14 and the water outlet seal 28.

[0054] exist Figure 7In the embodiment, the valve assembly 12 further includes a water inlet seal 32 , which includes a sealing rubber. The water inlet seal 32 can be provided at the water injection port 16 and can be used to close the water injection port 16 .

[0055] Please combine Figures 7 to 11 In some embodiments, the water pipe 14 further includes a fixed portion 34 and a bent portion 36, the fixed portion 34 is connected to the bent portion 36, the bent portion 36 is connected to the connecting portion 22, and the outer diameter of the connecting portion 22 gradually decreases from one end close to the bent portion 36 to a direction away from the bent portion 36. The hole wall of the drainage hole 30 has a plurality of convex rings 37, and the plurality of convex rings 37 are arranged at intervals along the direction of the water outlet 18 toward the water storage space 20. The inner diameters of the plurality of convex rings 37 gradually decrease from the water outlet 18 toward the water storage space 20, and the convex rings 37 abut the connecting portion 22.

[0056] In this way, the connection portion 22 can be designed to be similar to a cone, the drainage hole 30 cooperates with the connection portion 22, and the conical surface of the connection portion 22 and the multiple protruding rings 37 are compressed to form a sealed state.

[0057] Specifically, the fixing portion 34 can be fixedly connected to the housing 70 of the ironing machine 200 by means of bolts. The connecting portion 22 and the drainage hole 30 can both be designed to be similar to a cone. Figure 11 In the figure, the outer diameter of the connecting portion 22 gradually decreases from the end close to the bending portion 36 to the direction away from the bending portion 36. The outer diameters of the connecting portion 22 at three locations from the end close to the bending portion 36 to the direction away from the bending portion 36 are D1, D2, and D3 respectively, and D1>D2>D3. Figure 8 In the embodiment, multiple protruding rings 37 are spaced apart along the direction from the water outlet 18 toward the water storage space 20, and the inner diameters of the multiple protruding rings 37 gradually decrease from the water outlet 18 toward the water storage space 20. The multiple protruding rings 37 include a first protruding ring 38 and a second protruding ring 39 in the direction from the water outlet 18 toward the water storage space 20. The inner diameter of the first protruding ring 38 is d1, and the inner diameter of the second protruding ring 39 is d2, where d1>d2. In one embodiment, the connecting portion 22 can be designed to be similar to a cone. When the connecting portion 22 is inserted into the drain hole 30, the drain hole 30 and the connecting portion 22 cooperate, and the protruding rings 37 can abut against the side surface of the connecting portion 22. The protruding rings 37 can have an interference fit with the connecting portion 22, and the conical surface of the connecting portion 22 and the multiple protruding rings 37 are compressed to form a sealed state.

[0058] Please combine Figures 7 to 11In some embodiments, the valve assembly 12 further includes a water filling cap 40, a piston 42, and an elastic member 44. The water filling cap 40 is connected to the rear cover 26 and is located within the water storage space 20. The water filling cap 40 defines a receiving groove 46 and a water inlet 48. The receiving groove 46 communicates with the water inlet 48. The piston 42 and the elastic member 44 are located within the receiving groove 46. The piston 42 is movably connected to the water filling cap 40. One end of the elastic member 44 abuts the water filling cap 40, and the other end of the elastic member 44 abuts the piston 42. The valve assembly 12 is configured such that when the connecting portion 22 is disconnected from the drain hole 30, the elastic member 44, through its elastic force, drives the piston 42 along the height direction of the water filling cap 40 to abut the water outlet seal 28, thereby closing the drain hole 30. When the connecting portion 22 is connected to the drain hole 30, the connecting portion 22 pushes the piston 42 to slide along the height direction of the water filling cap 40, thereby opening the drain hole 30.

[0059] In this way, through the mutual cooperation between the water filling cover 40, the piston 42 and the elastic member 44, when the connecting part 22 is detached from the drain hole 30, the elastic member 44 can drive the piston 42 to close the drain hole 30, and when the connecting part 22 is connected to the drain hole 30, the connecting part 22 pushes the piston 42 to open the drain hole 30.

[0060] Specifically, one end of the water filling cover 40 can be fixedly connected to the inner side of the rear cover 26 by screws (not shown). Figure 8 In the embodiment, a receiving groove 46 may be defined in the middle of the water filling cover 40, and a water inlet 48 may be defined on the outer peripheral sidewall of the water filling cover 40. Water from the water storage space 20 may enter the receiving groove 46 through the water inlet 48. The piston 42 may slide within the receiving groove 46 along the height direction h of the water filling cover 40. The elastic member 44 includes a spring.

[0061] In one embodiment, when the connecting portion 22 is detached from the drain hole 30 , the elastic member 44 can drive the piston 42 to slide along the height direction h of the water filling cover 40 through elastic force, and the piston 42 can abut the water outlet seal 28 , so that the piston 42 closes the drain hole 30 .

[0062] In one embodiment, when the connecting portion 22 is connected to the drain hole 30 , the connecting portion 22 can push the piston 42 to slide along the height direction h of the water filling cover 40 . At this time, the piston 42 compresses the elastic member 44 so that the piston 42 opens the drain hole 30 .

[0063] Please combine Figure 8 In some embodiments, a water pipe 50 is provided on the circumferential side wall of the water filling cover 40, and the water pipe 50 is connected to the water inlet 48. Along the height direction h of the water filling cover 40, the distance between the bottom end of the water pipe 50 and the bottom of the water storage space 20 is less than 2.0 mm.

[0064] In this way, the utilization rate of the water in the water tank 10 can be improved.

[0065] Specifically, in Figure 8 In the embodiment, the water supply pipe 50 is connected to the water filling cap 40 and is located near the bottom of the water tank 10. The distance between the bottom end of the water supply pipe 50 and the bottom of the water storage space 20 along the height direction h of the water filling cap 40 is represented by L. 0 mm ≤ L < 2.0 mm (millimeter), thereby improving the utilization rate of the water in the water tank 10. In one example, when the distance between the bottom end of the water supply pipe 50 and the bottom of the water storage space 20 is less than 2.0 mm, 99% of the water in the water tank 10 can be used.

[0066] The value of the distance L between the bottom end of the water diversion pipe 50 and the bottom of the water storage space 20 can be 0mm, 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.6mm, 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm, 1.0mm, 1.1mm, 1.2mm, 1.3mm, 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm, 2.0mm or other values ​​between 0mm and 2.0mm.

[0067] Please combine Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the piston 42 includes a column 52 and a ring portion 54. The ring portion 54 is sleeved on the column 52. The side wall of the ring portion 54 has a protrusion 56. The groove wall of the accommodating groove 46 is provided with a guide groove 58, and the protrusion 56 is arranged in the guide groove 58.

[0068] In this way, the movable space of the piston 42 can be limited, so that the piston 42 slides along the height direction h of the water filling cover 40 .

[0069] Specifically, the ring portion 54 is sleeved on the column 52 and close to one end of the column 52. One end of the column 52 can be inserted into the drainage hole 30, and the other end of the column 52 can be inserted into the water injection cap 40. Figure 8 In the embodiment, the end of the column 52 inserted into the drain hole 30 can be flat, so when the piston 42 opens the drain hole 30, it does not affect the water from entering the drain hole 30 from the accommodating groove 46 and finally being discharged through the water pipe 14.

[0070] The ring portion 54 can be circular in shape, and the side wall of the ring portion 54 can be correspondingly provided with two protrusions 56, and the groove wall of the accommodating groove 46 can be correspondingly provided with two guide grooves 58, and one protrusion 56 is correspondingly provided in one guide groove 58, thereby limiting the movable space of the piston 42, so that the piston 42 slides along the height direction h of the water filling cover 40.

[0071] Please combine Figure 8In some embodiments, part of the water outlet seal 28 is disposed at the water outlet 18, and another part of the water outlet seal 28 is located in the accommodating groove 46. The other part of the water outlet seal 28 has a first sealing ring 60 at one end away from the water outlet 18. The first sealing ring 60 is disposed between the ring portion 54 and the water outlet seal 28. The first sealing ring 60 is configured to abut against the ring portion 54 to seal the drainage hole 30 when the connecting portion 22 is detached from the drainage hole 30.

[0072] In this way, water in the receiving groove 46 can be prevented from leaking into the drain hole 30 .

[0073] Specifically, the first sealing ring 60 can be integrally formed and disposed at another end of the water outlet seal 28 away from the water outlet 18. In one embodiment, when the connecting portion 22 is disconnected from the drain hole 30, the elastic member 44 can drive the ring portion 54 to abut against the first sealing ring 60 through elastic force, thereby preventing water in the accommodating groove 46 from leaking into the drain hole 30.

[0074] Please combine Figure 8 In some embodiments, a second sealing ring 62 is provided at the connection between the water outlet seal 28 and the inner side surface of the rear cover 26 . The second sealing ring 62 is located in the accommodating groove 46 . The second sealing ring 62 is used to seal the water outlet 18 .

[0075] In this way, water in the water storage space 20 can be prevented from leaking into the water outlet 18 through the gap between the water outlet seal 28 and the rear cover 26 .

[0076] Specifically, in Figure 8 In the embodiment, the second sealing ring 62 can be disposed between the water storage seal and the inner side surface of the rear cover 26. The second sealing ring 62 can be integrally formed and disposed on the water outlet seal 28. In one embodiment, the second sealing ring 62 can be disposed between the water storage seal and the inner side surface of the rear cover 26 to prevent water in the water storage space 20 from leaking into the water outlet 18 through the gap between the water outlet seal 28 and the rear cover 26.

[0077] Please combine Figure 8 In some embodiments, a protrusion 64 is formed inwardly at the bottom of the accommodating groove 46 , and a groove 66 is formed on the top surface of the protrusion 64 . One end of the elastic member 44 is disposed in the groove 66 , and the other end of the elastic member 44 abuts against the ring portion 54 .

[0078] In this way, the elastic member 44 can be fixed.

[0079] Specifically, the protrusion 64 may be columnar. One end of the elastic member 44 may abut against the bottom of the groove 66 , and the other end may abut against the side surface of the ring portion 54 , thereby fixing the elastic member 44 .

[0080] In some embodiments, a through hole 68 is defined at the bottom of the groove 66 , and one end of the column 52 passes through the through hole 68 .

[0081] In this way, the piston 42 can move within the receiving groove 46 .

[0082] Specifically, the through hole 68 extends through the water filling cap 40. In one embodiment, when the connecting portion 22 is detached from the drain hole 30, one end of the column 52 is located in the through hole 68. In one embodiment, when the connecting portion 22 is inserted into the drain hole 30, one end of the column 52 passes through the through hole 68 and is located outside the water filling cap 40.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 An ironing machine 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 70 and a water supply assembly 100 according to any one of the above embodiments. The water supply assembly 100 is disposed on the housing 70 .

[0084] In the above-mentioned ironing machine 200, by setting the valve assembly 12 at the water outlet 18, the valve assembly 12 is used to open or close the water outlet 18, so that when the connecting portion 22 is inserted into the valve assembly 12, the valve assembly 12 can open the water outlet 18, and the water storage space 20 can be connected to the water pipe 14; and when the connecting portion 22 is separated from the valve assembly 12, the valve assembly 12 can close the water outlet 18. Therefore, during the disassembly and installation process of the water supply assembly 100, water in the water storage space 20 can be prevented from leaking from the water outlet 18, which is convenient for users.

[0085] Specifically, the ironing machine 200 is a common household appliance whose primary function is to remove wrinkles from clothing through the use of heat and pressure, restoring the clothing to a smooth and flat state. When using the ironing machine 200, the user can set different heat levels based on the material of the clothing and the desired temperature. For example, cotton and linen clothing may require a higher temperature to effectively remove wrinkles, while delicate or synthetic fabrics such as silk and polyester require a lower temperature to avoid damage. The ironing machine 200 may also be equipped with a temperature adjustment knob or a digital display, allowing the user to easily select the temperature setting that best suits their clothing.

[0086] In order to facilitate storage and carrying, there is also a handheld portable ironing machine 200. Compared with a vertical iron, the handheld portable ironing machine 200 is more suitable for use when traveling or on a business trip. It can be easily placed in a suitcase or handbag without taking up too much space.

[0087] Please combine Figures 2 to 5In some embodiments, the housing 70 is provided with a positioning hole 72 and a buckle hole 74. The water supply assembly 100 includes a water tank 10. The water tank 10 includes a front cover 24 and a rear cover 26. The front cover 24 is sealed to the rear cover 26. The water supply assembly 100 further includes a positioning column 76 and a fixing buckle 78. The positioning column 76 is located at the bottom end of the rear cover 26, and the fixing buckle 78 is located at the top end of the front cover 24. The ironing machine 200 is configured to set the positioning column 76 in the positioning hole 72 and the fixing buckle 78 in the buckle hole 74 to fix the water tank 10 on the housing 70.

[0088] In this way, the water tank 10 can be positioned by the cooperation between the positioning posts 76 and the positioning holes 72 , and then the water tank 10 can be fixed to the housing 70 by the cooperation between the fixing buckles 78 and the buckling holes 74 .

[0089] Specifically, in Figure 5 In the embodiment, the housing 70 may be provided with a receiving cavity 80, the buckle hole 74 may be provided at the top of the receiving cavity 80, and the positioning hole 72 may be provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity 80. The fixing buckle 78 includes a pressing portion 82 and a buckle portion 84. One end of the pressing portion 82 may be connected to the top of the front cover 24, and the other end of the pressing portion 82 may be pressed by a person to remove and install the water tank 10. The buckle portion 84 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the pressing portion 82.

[0090] In one embodiment, the positioning post 76 can first be placed against the wall of the positioning hole 72. The water tank 10 can then be rotated a certain angle using the positioning post 76 as a rotation fulcrum. Simultaneously, the positioning post 76 will slide along the wall of the positioning hole 72 toward the bottom of the positioning hole 72. When the positioning post 76 slides to the bottom of the positioning hole 72, the buckle 84 can be buckled into the buckle hole 74, thereby securing the water tank 10 to the housing 70. In one example, the water tank 10 can rotate through a 21-degree angle using the positioning post 76 as a rotation fulcrum.

[0091] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0092] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water supply assembly for an ironing machine, characterized in that: The water supply assembly comprises: A water tank having a water inlet, a water outlet and a water storage space; a valve assembly, the valve assembly being arranged at the water outlet and being used to open or close the water outlet; A water conduit, the water conduit having a connecting portion, the connecting portion being sealingly connected to the valve assembly; The water supply assembly is configured to enable the valve assembly to open the water outlet when the connecting portion is inserted into the valve assembly so that the water storage space is connected to the water conduit, and to enable the valve assembly to close the water outlet when the connecting portion is detached from the valve assembly.

2. The water supply assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank comprises a front cover and a rear cover, the water inlet is arranged at one end of the rear cover, and the water outlet is arranged at the other end of the rear cover.

3. The water supply assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The valve assembly includes a water outlet seal, which is sealed and connected to the water outlet. A drainage hole is opened in the middle of the water outlet seal. The water outlet seal is configured so that when the water tank is installed in the ironing machine, the connection part is sealed and connected to the drainage hole.

4. The water supply assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water pipe also includes a fixed portion and a bent portion, the fixed portion is connected to the bent portion, the bent portion is connected to the connecting portion, the outer diameter of the connecting portion gradually decreases from one end close to the bent portion toward a direction away from the bent portion, the hole wall of the drainage hole has a plurality of convex rings, the plurality of convex rings are arranged at intervals along the direction from the water outlet to the water storage space, and the inner diameters of the plurality of convex rings gradually decrease from the water outlet to the water storage space, and the convex rings abut the connecting portion.

5. The water supply assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve assembly further includes a water filling cover, a piston, and an elastic member. The water filling cover is connected to the rear cover and is located in the water storage space. The water filling cover is provided with a receiving groove and a water inlet. The receiving groove is connected to the water inlet. The piston and the elastic member are located in the receiving groove. The piston is movably connected to the water filling cover. One end of the elastic member abuts against the water filling cover, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the piston. The valve assembly is configured such that when the connecting portion is detached from the drain hole, the elastic member drives the piston to abut the water outlet seal along the height direction of the water filling cover through elastic force, and the piston closes the drain hole; and when the connecting portion is connected to the drain hole, the connecting portion pushes the piston to slide along the height direction of the water filling cover, and the piston opens the drain hole.

6. The water supply assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A water diversion pipe is provided on the circumferential side wall of the water filling cover, and the water diversion pipe is connected to the water inlet. Along the height direction of the water filling cover, the distance between the bottom end of the water diversion pipe and the bottom of the water storage space is less than 2.0 mm.

7. The water supply assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The piston comprises a column and a ring portion, wherein the ring portion is sleeved on the column, a side wall of the ring portion is provided with a protrusion, a groove wall of the accommodating groove is provided with a guide groove, and the protrusion is arranged in the guide groove.

8. The water supply assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: Part of the water outlet seal is disposed at the water outlet, and another part of the water outlet seal is located in the accommodating groove. An end of the other part of the water outlet seal away from the water outlet has a first sealing ring, and the first sealing ring is disposed between the ring portion and the water outlet seal. The first sealing ring is configured to abut against the ring portion to seal the drainage hole when the connecting portion is detached from the drainage hole. A second sealing ring is provided at the connection between the water outlet sealing member and the inner side surface of the rear cover. The second sealing ring is located in the accommodating groove and is used for sealing the water outlet.

9. The water supply assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A raised portion is formed inwardly at the bottom of the accommodating groove, and a groove is provided on the top surface of the raised portion. One end of the elastic member is arranged in the groove, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the ring portion; a through hole is provided at the bottom of the groove, and one end of the column is passed through the through hole.

10. An ironing machine, characterized in that: The ironing machine comprises a shell and a water supply assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the water supply assembly is arranged on the shell, the shell is provided with a positioning hole and a buckle hole, the water supply assembly comprises a water tank, the water tank comprises a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover is sealed and connected to the rear cover, the water supply assembly further comprises a positioning column and a fixing buckle, the positioning column is located at the bottom end of the rear cover, and the fixing buckle is located at the top end of the front cover, and the ironing machine is configured to set the positioning column in the positioning hole and the fixing buckle in the buckle hole so that the water tank is fixed to the shell.

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