Clothes processing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes processing device, which belongs to the technical field of clothes processing, and comprises a front plate assembly and a door body assembly, the front plate assembly comprises a front plate, and the front plate is provided with a lock hole and at least two door hinge connecting parts; the door body assembly comprises a door body, a door hinge and a lock rod, the door hinge is arranged on the door body and connected with one door hinge connecting part, at least two installation positions are arranged on the door body, and the lock rod is arranged on one installation position and can be inserted into the lock hole. When the direction of the door body needs to be changed, the door hinge is detached from the current door hinge connecting part, the door body is rotated by a set angle, then the door hinge is connected with the other door hinge connecting part, and the lock rod is detached from the current mounting position and mounted to the other mounting position, so that the lock rod can be inserted into the lock hole when the door is closed. At least two installation positions are arranged on the door body, only the door hinge needs to be disassembled and assembled and the position of the lock rod needs to be changed when the door body is reversed, operation is simple and convenient, and time and labor are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clothing processing, in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] A laundry processing device, such as a washing machine, dryer, or washer-dryer, typically includes a front panel and a door hinged to the front panel. In actual use, the door's opening direction may need to be changed depending on the installation location in the user's home. In existing laundry processing devices, changing the door's direction is accomplished by disassembling the hinge and lock assembly between the door and the front panel and repositioning them. This complex structure makes repositioning time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a clothes processing device to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the door reversing structure is complicated and time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0004] As conceived above, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] A clothes processing device, comprising:

[0006] A front panel assembly, comprising a front panel, wherein the front panel is provided with a lock hole and at least two door hinge connection parts;

[0007] The door assembly includes a door body, a door hinge and a locking rod. The door hinge is arranged on the door body and connected to one of the door hinge connecting parts. At least two installation positions are provided on the door body. The locking rod is arranged at one of the installation positions and can be inserted into the lock hole.

[0008] Preferably, the door body assembly further comprises a mounting plate, the locking rod is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate, the mounting plate is arranged at the mounting position and is connected to the door body via a first locking member.

[0009] Preferably, a first positioning hole and a first mounting hole are provided on the door body at the mounting position, the mounting plate is engaged with the first positioning hole, and the first locking member is passed through the mounting plate and connected with the first mounting hole.

[0010] Preferably, the door body assembly further includes a shielding plate, one of the installation positions is provided with the locking rod, and the remaining installation positions are detachably provided with the shielding plate, and the shielding plate shields the first positioning hole and the first installation hole.

[0011] Preferably, the door hinge connection portion includes a second positioning hole and a second mounting hole, the door hinge includes a connecting plate and a first positioning column arranged on the connecting plate, the first positioning column is inserted into the second positioning hole, and the connecting plate and the second mounting hole are connected by a second locking member.

[0012] Preferably, the door hinge connection part also includes a limiting hole, and the door hinge also includes a first limiting claw arranged on the connecting plate, the first limiting claw is bent away from one end of the connecting plate to form a first limiting part, and the first limiting claw can be inserted into the limiting hole and slide along the limiting hole to abut against one end of the limiting hole.

[0013] Preferably, the door hinge includes a connecting plate, a hinge body arranged on the connecting plate and a pin arranged on the hinge body. An avoidance groove is provided on the door body, and the hinge body is inserted into the avoidance groove and is rotatably connected to the door body through the pin.

[0014] Preferably, the front panel assembly further comprises a door hinge cover, one of the door hinge connection parts is connected to the door hinge, and the remaining door hinge connection parts are detachably provided with the door hinge cover.

[0015] Preferably, the number of the mounting positions is equal to the number of the door hinge connections, the front panel has a clothing delivery port, the door hinge connections are evenly distributed around the circumference of the clothing delivery port, the mounting positions are evenly distributed around the circumference of the door body, and there is one lock hole, one of the mounting positions being arranged directly opposite the lock hole.

[0016] Preferably, two of the installation positions and two of the door hinge connections are provided, and the lock hole is located in the middle of the two door hinge connections.

[0017] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0018] When the door needs to be reoriented, the laundry processing device of the present invention requires only the door hinge to be removed from the current hinge connection, the door rotated to a set angle, and then connected to another hinge connection. The lock rod is then removed from its current mounting position and reinstalled in another mounting position, allowing it to be inserted into the lock hole when the door is closed. By providing at least two mounting positions on the door, reorienting the door requires only removing and installing the door hinge and repositioning the lock rod, a simple and convenient process that saves time and effort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a first structural diagram of the front panel assembly and the door assembly provided in this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2This is a second structural diagram of the front panel assembly and the door assembly provided in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 is a first structural schematic diagram of the front panel assembly provided in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of point A;

[0023] Figure 5 is a first structural schematic diagram of the door assembly provided in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the door assembly provided in this embodiment after omitting the locking rod and the shielding plate;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point B;

[0026] Figure 8 is a structural diagram of the locking rod, the mounting plate and the first locking member provided in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the door assembly provided in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point C;

[0029] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point D;

[0030] Figure 12 is a structural diagram of the shielding plate and the first locking member provided in this embodiment;

[0031] Figure 13 is a second structural schematic diagram of the door assembly provided in this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 14 is a schematic structural diagram of the door hinge and door hinge plate provided in this embodiment;

[0033] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 Enlarged view of point E;

[0034] Figure 16 is a schematic structural diagram of the door hinge and door hinge plate provided in this embodiment;

[0035] Figure 17 Schematic diagram of the structure of the door cover provided in this embodiment;

[0036] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 Enlarged view of point F;

[0037] Figure 19 is a second structural schematic diagram of the front panel assembly provided in this embodiment;

[0038] Figure 20 yes Figure 19 Enlarged view of point G.

[0039] In the picture:

[0040] 10. Front panel assembly; 11. Front panel; 101. Clothes loading port; 111. Lock hole; 112. Door hinge connection portion; 1121. Second positioning hole; 1122. Second mounting hole; 1123. Limiting hole; 12. Door hinge cover; 121. Second positioning post; 122. Second limiting claw; 1221. Second limiting portion; 13. Third locking member;

[0041] 20. Door body assembly; 21. Door body; 211. Mounting position; 212. First positioning hole; 213. First mounting hole; 214. Avoidance groove; 215. Door hinge; 22. Door hinge; 221. Connecting plate; 222. First positioning column; 223. First limiting claw; 2231. First limiting portion; 224. Hinge body; 225. Pin; 23. Locking rod; 24. Mounting plate; 241. First card slot; 25. First locking member; 26. Shielding plate; 261. Second card slot; 27. Second locking member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention. 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 intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0045] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0046] See also Figures 1 to 20 The present invention provides a laundry processing device, which can be a clothes dryer, a washing machine, or a washer-dryer. The laundry processing device includes a front panel assembly 10 and a door assembly 20. The front panel assembly 10 includes a front panel 11, which is provided with a lock hole 111 and at least two door hinge connection parts 112. The door assembly 20 includes a door body 21, a door hinge 22, and a locking rod 23. The door hinge 22 is provided on the door body 21 and connected to one of the door hinge connection parts 112. The door body 21 is provided with at least two mounting positions 211. The locking rod 23 is provided in one of the mounting positions 211 and can be inserted into the lock hole 111.

[0047] When the direction of the door body 21 needs to be changed, the door hinge 22 is removed from the current door hinge connection part 112, the door body 21 is rotated to a set angle, and then the door hinge 22 is connected to another door hinge connection part 112. The lock rod 23 is removed from the current installation position 211 and installed in another installation position 211, so that the lock rod 23 can be inserted into the lock hole 111 when the door is closed. By providing at least two installation positions 211 on the door body 21, when the door body 21 changes direction, it is only necessary to remove and install the door hinge 22 and change the position of the lock rod 23, which is simple, convenient, and saves time and effort.

[0048] The number of door hinge connections 112 can be set according to actual needs. If two door hinge connections 112 are provided, the door body 21 has two selectable opening directions. If three door hinge connections 112 are provided, the door body 21 has three selectable opening directions. The number of mounting positions 211 is equal to the number of door hinge connections 112. The front panel 11 has a clothing inlet 101. The door hinge connections 112 are evenly distributed around the circumference of the clothing inlet 101, and the mounting positions 211 are evenly distributed around the circumference of the door body 21.

[0049] When the lock rod 23 is inserted into the lock hole 111, the door body 21 and the front panel 11 are locked. Usually, a sensor is provided on the rear side of the front panel 11 to detect whether the lock rod 23 is inserted into the lock hole 111. To reduce the number of parts, in this embodiment, only one lock hole 111 is provided, and one mounting position 211 is provided opposite to the lock hole 111. In other embodiments, multiple lock holes 111 may be provided.

[0050] For example, two mounting locations 211 and two hinge connections 112 are provided, with the lock hole 111 located midway between the two hinge connections 112. To change the orientation of the door body 21, the door hinge 22 is removed from the current hinge connection 112, the door body 21 is rotated 180 degrees, and then connected to another hinge connection 112. The lock rod 23 is removed from the current mounting location 211 and installed in another mounting location 211, allowing the lock rod 23 to be inserted into the lock hole 111 when the door is closed. In this embodiment, the door body 21 has a symmetrical structure, so it can be reinstalled on the front panel 11 after being rotated 180 degrees.

[0051] The locking rod 23 is detachably connected to the door body 21 so as to move the locking rod 23 from one installation position 211 to another installation position 211. The locking rod 23 can be directly connected to the door body 21 or indirectly connected to the door body 21.

[0052] See also Figures 5 to 12 The door assembly 20 further includes a mounting plate 24, to which the locking rod 23 is fixedly mounted. The mounting plate 24 is positioned at a mounting position 211 and is connected to the door 21 via a first locking member 25. To remove the locking rod 23, the mounting plate 24 is removed from the door 21, moved to another mounting position 211, and then reinstalled. The locking rod 23 and mounting plate 24 can be connected by a snap or threaded connection.

[0053] The door body 21 is provided with a first positioning hole 212 and a first mounting hole 213 at the mounting position 211. The mounting plate 24 engages with the first positioning hole 212, and a first locking member 25 is disposed through the mounting plate 24 and connected to the first mounting hole 213. Specifically, the mounting plate 24 has a first through-hole for receiving the first locking member 25. One end of the mounting plate 24 is provided with a first retaining groove 241. During installation, the first retaining groove 241 is engaged with the edge of the first positioning hole 212. The first through-hole is then aligned with the first mounting hole 213, facilitating the insertion of the first locking member 25. The first locking member 25 can be a screw threadedly connected to the first mounting hole 213.

[0054] The door assembly 20 further includes a shielding plate 26. One mounting position 211 is provided with a locking rod 23, and the remaining mounting positions 211 are detachably provided with shielding plates 26. The shielding plates 26 shield the first positioning hole 212 and the first mounting hole 213. The shielding plates 26 shield the mounting positions 211 to prevent foreign matter from entering the interior of the door 21 through the first positioning hole 212 and the first mounting hole 213 of the mounting positions 211.

[0055] The shielding plate 26 is connected to the door body 21 via a first locking member 25. A second through-hole for receiving the first locking member 25 is defined in the shielding plate 26. The first locking member 25 passes through the shielding plate 26 and connects with the first mounting hole 213 at the mounting position 211. A second retaining groove 261 is provided at one end of the shielding plate 26. During installation, the second retaining groove 261 is snapped into the edge of the first positioning hole 212. This aligns the second through-hole with the first mounting hole 213, facilitating the insertion of the first locking member 25.

[0056] For a door body 21 with only two installation positions 211, when the direction of the door body 21 needs to be changed, the door hinge 22 is removed from the current door hinge connection part 112, the door body 21 is rotated to a set angle and then the door hinge 22 is connected to another door hinge connection part 112, the mounting plate 24 where the locking rod 23 is located is removed from the door body 21, the shielding plate 26 is removed from the door body 21, and the mounting plate 24 and the shielding plate 26 are installed in interchangeable positions.

[0057] See 2 to Figure 4 as well as Figures 13 to 16 The door hinge connection portion 112 includes a second positioning hole 1121 and a second mounting hole 1122. The door hinge 22 includes a connecting plate 221 and a first positioning post 222 disposed on the connecting plate 221. The first positioning post 222 is inserted into the second positioning hole 1121. The connecting plate 221 and the second mounting hole 1122 are connected by a second locking member 27. When installing the door hinge 22 to the door hinge connection portion 112, the connecting plate 221 is buckled onto the door hinge connection portion 112 so that the first positioning post 222 is inserted into the second positioning hole 1121. The first locking hole defined in the connecting plate 221 is aligned with the second mounting hole 1122, facilitating the insertion of the second locking member 27. When removing the door hinge 22 from the door hinge connection portion 112, the second locking member 27 is simply rotated to separate the connecting plate 221 from the door hinge connection portion 112. The second locking member 27 can be a screw threadedly connected to the second mounting hole 1122.

[0058] The door hinge connection portion 112 further includes a limiting hole 1123. The door hinge 22 further includes a first limiting claw 223 provided on the connecting plate 221. The first limiting claw 223 is bent at one end away from the connecting plate 221 to form a first limiting portion 2231. The first limiting claw 223 can be inserted into the limiting hole 1123 and slide along the limiting hole 1123 to abut against one end of the limiting hole 1123. When installing the door hinge 22 to the door hinge connection portion 112, the connecting plate 221 is buckled onto the door hinge connection portion 112, so that the first positioning column 222 is inserted into the second positioning hole 1121. At the same time, the first limiting claw 223 is inserted into the limiting hole 1123. The connecting plate 221 is then slid downward so that the first limiting claw 223 abuts against the lower end of the limiting hole 1123. The first locking hole provided on the connecting plate 221 is aligned with the second mounting hole 1122, facilitating the insertion of the second locking member 27. During the sliding process of the connecting plate 221, the first positioning post 222 slides within the second positioning hole 1121, causing the first positioning post 222 to abut against the lower end of the second positioning hole 1121. The first limiting claw 223 cooperates with the first positioning post 222, allowing the connecting plate 221 to be suspended on the door hinge connection portion 112. Even if the connecting plate 221 is pulled outward, the connecting plate 221 will not be separated from the door hinge connection portion 112 due to the limiting effect of the first limiting portion 2231. When removing the door hinge 22 from the door hinge connection portion 112, rotate and remove the second locking member 27, slide the connecting plate 221 upward, and then pull the connecting plate 221 outward, so that the first limiting claw 223 disengages from the limiting hole 1123 and the first positioning post 222 disengages from the second positioning hole 1121, thereby separating the connecting plate 221 from the door hinge connection portion 112.

[0059] In this embodiment, each door hinge connection part 112 includes two groups of second positioning holes 1121, two groups of second mounting holes 1122 and two groups of limiting holes 1123, so that the door hinge 22 can still be connected to the door hinge connection part 112 after the door body 21 rotates 180 degrees.

[0060] The door hinge 22 also includes a hinge body 224 mounted on a connecting plate 221 and a pin 225 mounted on the hinge body 224. The door body 21 is provided with a relief groove 214. The hinge body 224 is inserted into the relief groove 214 and is rotatably connected to the door body 21 via the pin 225. Specifically, the door body 21 includes a door hinge plate 215, and the pin 225 is rotatably connected to the door hinge plate 215. Two hinge bodies 224 are provided to ensure balanced force on the connecting plate 221, with one pin 225 being provided for each hinge body 224.

[0061] See 3. Figures 17 to 20The front panel assembly 10 further includes a door hinge cover 12. One door hinge connection portion 112 is connected to the door hinge 22, and the other door hinge connection portions 112 are detachably provided with door hinge covers 12. The door hinge covers 12 shield the door hinge connection portions 112 to prevent foreign matter from entering the interior of the front panel 11 through the door hinge connection portions 112.

[0062] The door hinge cover 12 is provided with a second positioning post 121, which is inserted into the second positioning hole 1121. The door hinge cover 12 and the door hinge connection portion 112 are connected by a third locking member 13. When installing the door hinge cover 12 and the door hinge connection portion 112, the door hinge cover 12 is buckled onto the door hinge connection portion 112, so that the second positioning post 121 is inserted into the second positioning hole 1121. The second locking hole in the door hinge cover 12 is aligned with the second mounting hole 1122, facilitating the installation of the third locking member 13. When removing the door hinge cover 12 from the door hinge connection portion 112, the third locking member 13 is simply rotated to separate the door hinge cover 12 from the door hinge connection portion 112. The third locking member 13 can be a screw that is threadedly connected to the second mounting hole 1122.

[0063] The door hinge cover 12 is also provided with a second limiting claw 122. The end of the second limiting claw 122 away from the door hinge cover 12 is bent to form a second limiting portion 1221. The second limiting claw 122 can be inserted into the limiting hole 1123 and slide along the limiting hole 1123 to abut against one end of the limiting hole 1123. When installing the door hinge cover 12 and the door hinge connecting portion 112, the door hinge cover 12 is buckled onto the door hinge connecting portion 112, so that the second positioning column 121 is inserted into the second positioning hole 1121, and the second limiting claw 122 is inserted into the limiting hole 1123. The door hinge cover 12 is then slid downward so that the second limiting claw 122 abuts against the lower end of the limiting hole 1123. The second locking hole provided in the door hinge cover 12 is aligned with the second mounting hole 1122, facilitating the insertion of the third locking member 13. During the sliding process of the door hinge cover 12, the second positioning post 121 slides within the second positioning hole 1121, causing the second positioning post 121 to abut against the lower end of the second positioning hole 1121. The second limiting claw 122 cooperates with the second positioning post 121, allowing the door hinge cover 12 to be suspended on the door hinge connection portion 112. Even if the door hinge cover 12 is pulled outward, the second limiting portion 1221 prevents the door hinge cover 12 from being separated from the door hinge connection portion 112. To remove the door hinge cover 12 from the door hinge connection portion 112, the third locking member 13 is rotated and removed, and the door hinge cover 12 is slid upward and then pulled outward, so that the second limiting claw 122 disengages the limiting hole 1123 and the second positioning post 121 disengages the second positioning hole 1121, thereby separating the door hinge cover 12 from the door hinge connection portion 112.

[0064] When the direction of the door body 21 needs to be changed, the door hinge 22 is removed from the door hinge connection portion 112, the door hinge cover 12 is removed from the door hinge connection portion 112, the door body 21 is rotated 180 degrees, and the door hinge 22 is connected to one door hinge connection portion 112, and the door hinge cover 12 is connected to the other door hinge connection portion 112. The locking rod 23 is removed from the installation position 211, the shielding plate 26 is removed from the installation position 211, the locking rod 23 is installed in one installation position 211, and the shielding plate 26 is installed in the other installation position 211, so that the locking rod 23 and the shielding plate 26 are interchanged. The process of exchanging the positions of the locking rod 23 and the shielding plate 26 can be performed before or after the door body 21 is removed from the front panel 11, or after the door body 21 is reversed.

[0065] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and features of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and modifications are within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A front panel assembly (10) comprises a front panel (11), wherein the front panel (11) is provided with a lock hole (111) and at least two door hinge connection parts (112); A door body assembly (20) comprises a door body (21), a door hinge (22) and a locking rod (23), wherein the door hinge (22) is arranged on the door body (21) and connected to one of the door hinge connecting parts (112), at least two mounting positions (211) are provided on the door body (21), and the locking rod (23) is arranged at one of the mounting positions (211) and can be inserted into the locking hole (111).

2. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door body assembly (20) further includes a mounting plate (24), the locking rod (23) is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate (24), and the mounting plate (24) is disposed at the mounting position (211) and is connected to the door body (21) via a first locking member (25).

3. The clothes treating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first positioning hole (212) and a first mounting hole (213) are provided on the door body (21) at the mounting position (211); the mounting plate (24) is engaged with the first positioning hole (212); and the first locking member (25) is passed through the mounting plate (24) and connected with the first mounting hole (213).

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The door assembly (20) further includes a shielding plate (26), one of the installation positions (211) is provided with the locking rod (23), and the remaining installation positions (211) are detachably provided with the shielding plate (26), and the shielding plate (26) shields the first positioning hole (212) and the first installation hole (213).

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door hinge connection portion (112) includes a second positioning hole (1121) and a second mounting hole (1122); the door hinge (22) includes a connecting plate (221) and a first positioning column (222) arranged on the connecting plate (221); the first positioning column (222) is inserted into the second positioning hole (1121); the connecting plate (221) and the second mounting hole (1122) are connected via a second locking member (27).

6. The clothes treating device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The door hinge connection portion (112) also includes a limiting hole (1123), and the door hinge (22) also includes a first limiting claw (223) arranged on the connecting plate (221), and the first limiting claw (223) is bent away from one end of the connecting plate (221) to form a first limiting portion (2231), and the first limiting claw (223) can be inserted into the limiting hole (1123) and slide along the limiting hole (1123) to abut against one end of the limiting hole (1123).

7. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door hinge (22) comprises a connecting plate (221), a hinge body (224) arranged on the connecting plate (221), and a pin shaft (225) arranged on the hinge body (224); an avoidance groove (214) is provided on the door body (21); the hinge body (224) is inserted into the avoidance groove (214) and is rotatably connected to the door body (21) via the pin shaft (225).

8. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, wherein: The front panel assembly (10) further includes a door hinge cover (12), one of the door hinge connection parts (112) is connected to the door hinge (22), and the remaining door hinge connection parts (112) are detachably provided with the door hinge cover (12).

9. The clothes treating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The number of the mounting positions (211) is equal to the number of the door hinge connection parts (112); the front panel (11) has a clothing delivery port (101); the door hinge connection parts (112) are evenly distributed around the circumference of the clothing delivery port (101); the mounting positions (211) are evenly distributed around the circumference of the door body (21); one lock hole (111) is provided, and one of the mounting positions (211) is arranged opposite to the lock hole (111).

10. The clothes treating device according to claim 9, characterized in that: There are two of each of the installation position (211) and the door hinge connection part (112), and the lock hole (111) is located in the middle of the two door hinge connection parts (112).

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