Microswitch assembly and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clothes processing equipment, and discloses a microswitch assembly and clothes processing equipment, the microswitch assembly comprises a waterproof housing which is an integrated structure and comprises a first housing, a second housing and a connecting part connecting the first housing and the second housing; the first shell is bent through the connecting part and then is clamped and buckled with the second shell, so that a shell structure with a mounting cavity is formed; the microswitch comprises a switch main body and a transmission part used for triggering the switch main body to act; the switch body is arranged in the installation cavity, and at least part of the transmission part is located outside the waterproof shell. According to the microswitch assembly, through the integrated waterproof shell structure, the assembly process is simplified, the production efficiency is improved, meanwhile, the waterproof effect is further enhanced, and the safety and reliability of products are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clothing processing electrical appliances, in particular to a micro switch component and clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] In existing dryers and other laundry equipment, hot and humid air often causes condensation inside the equipment. This is especially true near the metal casing. If this condensation drips onto the microswitch terminals, it can cause a short circuit, leading to microswitch failure and potentially even a fire, posing a serious threat to life and property.

[0003] Therefore, an existing waterproof solution is to use a micro switch waterproof membrane. Figure 1 As shown, in this solution, the micro switch 1 is installed in a U-shaped fixing part 2, and a U-shaped waterproof membrane 3 is placed on the inner side of the fixing part. The two U-shaped parts are combined to form a rectangular structure, which can prevent water dripping from above from entering the micro switch terminal to a certain extent.

[0004] However, this waterproof membrane solution has certain limitations in practical application. First, it requires multiple components (including two U-shaped pieces and screws), making the assembly process cumbersome and time-consuming, reducing production efficiency. Furthermore, since the two U-shaped pieces are open at both ends after assembly, there is still a risk of water dripping in, making it impossible to fully achieve the desired waterproofing effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on the technical problems in the prior art that the micro switch is waterproofed by a waterproof diaphragm, the assembly is cumbersome and the waterproof effect is poor, the utility model provides a micro switch assembly, which simplifies the assembly process and improves production efficiency through an integrated waterproof shell structure, while further enhancing the waterproof effect and improving the safety and reliability of the product.

[0006] The utility model provides a micro switch assembly, comprising:

[0007] The waterproof housing is an integrated structure comprising a first shell, a second shell, and a connecting portion connecting the first shell and the second shell; the first shell is bent and snap-fitted with the second shell by the connecting portion to form a shell structure having a mounting cavity;

[0008] The micro switch comprises a switch body and a transmission component for triggering the action of the switch body; the switch body is arranged in the installation cavity, and the transmission component is at least partially located outside the waterproof housing.

[0009] In some embodiments, a raised waterproof rib is provided on the inner side of the side wall of the first shell, and the side wall of the second shell is inserted between the side wall of the first shell and the waterproof rib, and fits tightly with the waterproof rib and the side wall of the first shell respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments, a plurality of U-shaped or C-shaped buckle grooves are formed extending downward along the side wall of the first shell, and a plurality of undercut portions are correspondingly provided on the side wall of the second shell, and the undercut portions are clamped and fixed to the buckle grooves.

[0011] In some embodiments, a limiting structure is provided in the waterproof housing to limit the displacement of the switch body in the waterproof housing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the limiting structure includes:

[0013] A positioning column is provided on the first shell and / or the second shell;

[0014] A positioning hole is formed on the switch body corresponding to the positioning post;

[0015] The switch body is sandwiched between the first housing and the second housing, and is fixed in position by the cooperation of the positioning column and the positioning hole.

[0016] In some embodiments, the limiting structure includes limiting ribs, the limiting ribs are arranged in the second shell, and the switch body is embedded in the limiting space enclosed by the limiting ribs.

[0017] In some embodiments, a wire passage is provided on the waterproof housing, and the wire passage is used to connect the wires of the micro switch.

[0018] In some embodiments, a mounting and fixing portion is provided on the first shell and / or the second shell, and a threaded hole is provided on the mounting and fixing portion.

[0019] In some embodiments, the transmission component includes a reed, one end of which is fixed to the switch body and the other end extends out of the waterproof housing; a button is provided on the switch body, and the button is triggered by pressing the reed.

[0020] The utility model also includes a clothes processing device, which includes the above-mentioned micro switch assembly.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0022] The above-mentioned micro switch assembly avoids the additional parts and screws required for the traditional U-shaped combination waterproof structure through an integrated waterproof shell structure, reduces the installation steps and improves production efficiency. At the same time, the switch body is completely wrapped in the waterproof shell, achieving all-round waterproof protection, ensuring that condensation water or external water droplets will not enter the interior of the micro switch, further improving the safety and reliability of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof structure of a micro switch in the prior art;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the micro switch assembly of the present invention, showing a state in which the first housing is opened;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the waterproof housing in the micro switch assembly of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the micro switch assembly of the present invention, showing the state after the first housing is buckled;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the waterproof housing in the micro switch assembly of the present invention;

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] Micro switch 100; switch body 110; positioning hole 111; transmission component 120;

[0031] Waterproof housing 200;

[0032] First housing 210; waterproof rib 211; buckle groove 212; positioning posts 213 / 224;

[0033] Second housing 220; undercut portion 221; wire opening 222; mounting fixing portion 223; limiting rib 225;

[0034] Connecting portion 230 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections. A person of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances. In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0038] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0039] Reference Figure 2-Figure 5 , is an embodiment of the micro switch assembly of the present utility model.

[0040] The micro switch assembly includes a waterproof housing 200 and a micro switch 100 .

[0041] The waterproof housing 200 is an integrated structure consisting of a first housing 210, a second housing 220, and a connecting portion 230. By bending the connecting portion 230, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be snapped together to form a housing structure with a mounting cavity.

[0042] The micro switch 100 includes a switch body 110 and a transmission component 120 , wherein the switch body 110 is disposed in the mounting cavity, and the transmission component 120 is at least partially located outside the waterproof housing 200 to facilitate external operation to trigger the switch body 110 to operate.

[0043] The above-mentioned micro switch assembly avoids the additional parts and screws required for the traditional U-shaped combined waterproof structure through the integrated waterproof housing 200 structure, reduces the installation steps and improves production efficiency. At the same time, the switch body 110 is completely wrapped in the waterproof housing 200, achieving all-round waterproof protection, ensuring that condensation water or external water droplets will not enter the interior of the micro switch 100, further improving the safety and reliability of the product.

[0044] In this embodiment, raised waterproof ribs 211 are provided on the inner side of the sidewalls of the first housing 210. During installation, the sidewalls of the second housing 220 are inserted between the sidewalls of the first housing 210 and the waterproof ribs 211. The waterproof ribs 211 form a tight fit with the sidewalls of the first and second housings 210, 220, effectively preventing moisture from penetrating through the joints between the housings, further enhancing the waterproof performance of the waterproof housing 200 and ensuring the safety and reliability of the micro switch 100.

[0045] See also Figure 4 In this embodiment, multiple U-shaped or C-shaped snap grooves 212 extend downwardly along the sidewalls of the first housing 210, while multiple undercuts 221 are correspondingly provided on the sidewalls of the second housing 220. The undercuts 221 engage the snap grooves 212, achieving a stable connection between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220.

[0046] The snap-fit ​​groove 212, as part of the sidewall of the first housing 210, features a simple design and high elasticity, facilitating snap-fit ​​engagement with the undercut 221. To enhance connection stability, at least one snap-fit ​​groove 212 is provided on each side of the first housing 210. Replacing traditional screw fastening with a snap-fit ​​structure significantly simplifies installation and improves assembly efficiency.

[0047] In another embodiment, a snap groove may be provided on the side wall of the first housing 210 to form a snap groove portion for snapping and engaging with the undercut portion.

[0048] In this embodiment, a limiting structure is further provided within the waterproof housing 200 to limit the displacement of the switch body 110 within the housing. This limiting structure ensures that the micro switch 100 remains in a fixed position within the waterproof housing 200, preventing displacement due to vibration or other external forces, thereby ensuring the stability of the micro switch 100.

[0049] Specifically, if Figure 2and 3 As shown, the limiting structure includes positioning posts 213 / 224 and positioning holes 111. The positioning posts 213 and 224 are respectively provided on the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, while the positioning holes 111 are correspondingly provided on both sides of the switch body 110. When the switch body 110 is installed in the waterproof housing 200, the switch body 110 is sandwiched between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. That is, the two sides of the switch body 110 abut against the inner walls of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, respectively. At the same time, the positioning posts 213 / 224 are inserted into the positioning holes 111, forming a limiting fit that can limit the movement of the switch body 110 within the waterproof housing 200.

[0050] The positioning structure ensures the precise positioning of the switch body 110 within the waterproof housing 200, preventing functional failures due to positional deviations. The interaction between the positioning post and the positioning hole 111 effectively limits and secures the micro switch 100 during installation, ensuring its stability and safety during use.

[0051] In other embodiments, the limiting structure includes limiting ribs 225 disposed on the inner side of the second housing 220. The switch body 110 can be pre-installed within the limiting space enclosed by the limiting ribs 225 before being engaged with the first housing 210. In other embodiments, the limiting ribs 225 can be provided together with the positioning post structure to provide dual limiting for the switch body 110. The provision of the limiting ribs 225 provides additional structural support, effectively preventing radial or axial movement of the switch body 110, and further enhancing the fixing effect of the switch body 110.

[0052] In addition, the limiting ribs 225 further enhance the overall structural strength of the waterproof housing.

[0053] In this embodiment, the waterproof housing 200 is provided with a wire opening 222. This opening is used to connect the wires of the microswitch 100, allowing them to pass smoothly through the waterproof housing 200 and connect to the external circuit. The wire opening 222 can be located on the side or bottom of the waterproof housing 200 to fully meet waterproof requirements. In this embodiment, the wire opening 222 is located on the second housing 220.

[0054] To facilitate the installation of the microswitch assembly, a mounting and fixing portion 223 is further provided on the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220. Threaded holes are provided on the mounting and fixing portion 223, and the waterproof housing 200 can be fixed to the corresponding position of the device using fasteners such as screws. By adding the mounting and fixing portion 223 to the waterproof housing 200, the microswitch assembly can be conveniently installed in various household appliances, especially in application scenarios that require waterproofing. This design improves the convenience and reliability of installation, and at the same time, the fastening of the threaded holes improves the stability of the microswitch assembly. In this embodiment, two mounting and fixing portions 223 are provided on the second housing 220, and the two mounting and fixing portions 223 are respectively provided on both sides of the second housing.

[0055] In this embodiment, the transmission component 120 of the microswitch 100 specifically comprises a reed. One end of the reed is fixed to the switch body 110, and the other end extends outside the waterproof housing 200 (the waterproof housing 200 has a specific opening or notch at this location to allow the reed to be partially exposed). When an external object or force is applied to the exposed portion of the reed, the reed is triggered to deform, and the microswitch 100 is switched between the open and closed states through a mechanical linkage mechanism. Specifically, a button is provided on the switch body 110, and pressing the button with the reed activates the microswitch 100.

[0056] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, it is still possible for a person skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or to replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A micro switch assembly, characterized in that: include: The waterproof housing is an integrated structure comprising a first shell, a second shell, and a connecting portion connecting the first shell and the second shell; the first shell is bent and snap-fitted with the second shell by the connecting portion to form a shell structure having a mounting cavity; The micro switch comprises a switch body and a transmission component for triggering the action of the switch body; the switch body is arranged in the installation cavity, and the transmission component is at least partially located outside the waterproof housing.

2. The micro switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A raised waterproof rib is provided on the inner side of the side wall of the first shell, and the side wall of the second shell is inserted between the side wall of the first shell and the waterproof rib, and is tightly fitted with the waterproof rib and the side wall of the first shell respectively.

3. The micro switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of U-shaped or C-shaped buckle grooves are formed extending downwardly along the side wall of the first shell, and a plurality of undercut portions are correspondingly provided on the side wall of the second shell, and the undercut portions are fixedly engaged with the buckle grooves.

4. The micro switch assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting structure is provided in the waterproof housing for limiting the displacement of the switch body in the waterproof housing.

5. The micro switch assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting structure includes: A positioning column is provided on the first shell and / or the second shell; A positioning hole is formed on the switch body corresponding to the positioning post; The switch body is sandwiched between the first housing and the second housing, and is fixed in position by the cooperation of the positioning column and the positioning hole.

6. The micro switch assembly according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The limiting structure includes limiting ribs, which are arranged in the second shell, and the switch body is embedded in the limiting space enclosed by the limiting ribs.

7. The micro switch assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof housing is provided with a wire passage opening, and the wire passage opening is used for connecting the wires of the micro switch.

8. The micro switch assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The first shell and / or the second shell is provided with a mounting and fixing portion, and the mounting and fixing portion is provided with a threaded hole.

9. The micro switch assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The transmission component includes a reed, one end of which is fixed to the switch body and the other end extends out of the waterproof housing; a button is provided on the switch body, and the button is triggered by pressing the reed.

10. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a micro switch assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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