Laundry treatment machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothes treating machine, which comprises a shell, a controller and a controller, the shell comprises a panel, and the panel is provided with a key hole; the operation key is arranged in the key hole and is movably connected with the key hole, and a first gap is formed between the inner wall surface of the key hole and the operation key; and the water receiving tank is arranged in the shell and located at the bottom of the operation key, and the water receiving tank is at least opposite to the first gap. According to the clothes processor provided by the utility model, the water receiving tank is arranged at the bottom of the operation key and is at least opposite to the first gap, so that liquid flowing into the shell from the first gap can be collected by the water receiving tank, and further, the liquid is prevented from flowing into an electric device in the shell to damage the electric device. Meanwhile, in the technical scheme provided by the invention, a waterproof structure does not need to be arranged on the periphery of the operation key, so that the operation key is pressed more smoothly, and more labor is saved when the user presses the operation key.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a clothes processing machine. Background Art

[0002] Currently, buttons are installed on the front panel of a clothing handling machine, which can be used to control various components within the machine, such as unlocking and locking components, starting and stopping components, switching modes, and so on. Because the buttons move during pressing, a gap is required between the buttons and the front panel. This gap allows liquid to enter the machine, potentially causing short circuits, component explosions, or even fires. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0004] To this end, the utility model provides a clothes processing machine.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention proposes a clothing processing machine, comprising: a shell, the shell including a panel, the panel being provided with a button hole; an operation button, the operation button being provided in the button hole and movably connected to the button hole, and a first gap being provided between the inner wall surface of the button hole and the operation button; a water receiving trough being provided in the shell, at the bottom of the operation button, and the water receiving trough being provided at least opposite to the first gap.

[0006] The clothing processing machine provided by the present invention includes a housing, operating buttons, and a water receiving trough. The housing includes a panel, a button hole is provided on the panel, and the operating button is provided in the button hole and can move relative to the button hole, thereby realizing the control of the relevant components of the clothing processing machine. The operating button is provided at the button hole and has a first gap between the button hole to ensure the reliability of the operating button movement. The water receiving trough is provided at the bottom of the operating button and is at least opposite to the first gap. In this way, liquid flowing into the housing through the first gap can be collected by the water receiving trough, thereby preventing the liquid from flowing into the electrical components in the housing and causing damage to the electrical components. At the same time, in the technical solution proposed in this application, there is no need to provide a waterproof structure around the operating button, thereby making the pressing of the operating button smoother, making it easier for the user to press the operating button.

[0007] It can be understood that the operating buttons of the clothing processing machine can be used to control multiple components. For example, the operating buttons are used to unlock and lock the ironing component. The operating buttons can also be used to start and stop the clothing processing machine. The operating buttons can also start and stop the water pump or filter inside the clothing processing machine, and can also control the start and stop of the steam generator and the switching of the steam generator working mode, etc.

[0008] The laundry processing machine provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] In some embodiments, optionally, the water receiving tank is provided with a drain port, the bottom wall of the shell is provided with a first heat dissipation hole, and the drain port is connected to the first heat dissipation hole so that the liquid flows from the drain port to the first heat dissipation hole.

[0010] In this embodiment, the water tank is provided with a drain port, allowing liquid in the water tank to be discharged centrally through the drain port. The bottom wall of the housing is provided with a first heat dissipation hole, and the drain port is connected to the first heat dissipation hole. Liquid collected in the water tank can then be discharged from the drain port through the first heat dissipation hole to the outside of the housing, thereby preventing excessive liquid from overflowing the water tank, reducing humidity in the housing, and extending the service life of components within the housing. Furthermore, this arrangement does not require the addition of additional drainage pipes or other drainage structures, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the clothing processing machine.

[0011] In some embodiments, optionally, the bottom wall of the water receiving trough is inclined toward the drain outlet; and / or the drain outlet is provided on the side wall or bottom wall of the water receiving trough.

[0012] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the water receiving trough is inclined toward the drain outlet, thereby allowing liquid to flow toward the drain outlet and preventing liquid from accumulating in the water receiving trough. Optionally, the drain outlet is provided on the side wall or bottom wall of the water receiving trough, so that liquid in the water receiving trough can be discharged centrally through the drain outlet.

[0013] In some embodiments, optionally, the clothing processing machine further includes: a steam generator, which is disposed in the shell and can dissipate heat through a first heat dissipation hole; an ironing assembly, which can be installed on the panel and connected to the steam generator, and an operation button is used to lock the ironing assembly to the shell or unlock the ironing assembly from the shell.

[0014] In this embodiment, the steam generator can generate steam, which is then delivered to the ironing assembly, thereby processing clothes through the ironing assembly. The operation button is used to lock the ironing assembly to the housing or unlock the ironing assembly from the housing. When the ironing assembly is locked to the housing, it prevents children from accidentally holding the ironing assembly and causing burns, thereby improving the safety of the ironing assembly. When the ironing assembly is unlocked from the housing, the ironing assembly can be separated from the housing to iron clothes.

[0015] In some embodiments, optionally, the steam generator includes: a bracket, disposed in the shell, the bracket including a accommodating cavity, a second heat dissipation hole is provided at the bottom of the accommodating cavity, the second heat dissipation hole is arranged opposite to and connected to the first heat dissipation hole; a steam generating part, disposed in the bracket, a second gap is provided between the steam generating part and the side wall of the accommodating cavity, and the drain outlet is arranged opposite to the second gap.

[0016] In this embodiment, the steam generator includes a bracket and a steam generating part. The steam generating part can contain liquid and generate steam in a heated state. The bracket is arranged in a shell, and the steam generating part is supported by the bracket. The bracket includes a accommodating cavity, and a second gap is formed between the side wall of the accommodating cavity and the steam generating part. The drain port is arranged relative to the second gap, so that liquid flowing out of the drain port can directly drip into the accommodating cavity through the second gap, and then flow out of the shell from the accommodating cavity through the second heat dissipation hole and the first heat dissipation hole. This can prevent the liquid flowing out of the drain port from dripping onto the steam generating part, thereby preventing the liquid from being heated into steam by the steam generating part and affecting the service life of other components in the shell. It can also prevent the liquid from dripping onto the steam generating part and causing the steam in the steam generating part to cool down. The clothes processing machine proposed in this application can achieve liquid discharge and ensure the temperature and pressure of the steam by arranging the drain port relative to the second gap.

[0017] In some embodiments, optionally, the water receiving tank and the steam generating part are staggered along the height direction of the laundry processing machine.

[0018] In this embodiment, the water receiving tank and the steam generating part are staggered along the height direction of the clothing processing machine. On the one hand, this can reduce the overall height occupancy of the water receiving tank and the steam generating part, that is, it can reduce the overall height of the clothing processing machine. On the other hand, it can also reduce the temperature at the location of the water receiving tank, thereby preventing the liquid in the water receiving tank from evaporating after being heated. It can also increase the service life of the water receiving tank and reduce the aging rate of the water receiving tank.

[0019] In some embodiments, optionally, the steam generating portion is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the accommodating chamber.

[0020] In this embodiment, the steam generating part is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity, which can prevent the heat of the heating element at the bottom of the steam generating part from being transferred to the bracket, thereby slowing down the aging speed of the bracket and improving the service life of the clothing processing machine.

[0021] In some embodiments, optionally, the clothing processing machine further includes: a slider disposed in the shell, the slider being connected to an operation button, the operation button being used to drive the slider to move between a first position and a second position; when the operation button is not pressed, the slider is located in the first position, and the ironing component is locked to the slider; when the operation button is pressed, the slider is located in the second position, and the ironing component and the slider are unlocked.

[0022] In this embodiment, the laundry machine further includes a slider movably connected to the housing and capable of sliding back and forth within the housing. An operating button is connected to the slider, and the operating button can be used to drive the slider between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position is a locked position and the second position is an unlocked position. When the operating button is not pressed, the slider is in the first position, locking the ironing assembly to the housing to prevent users and children from accidentally touching and picking up the ironing assembly, thereby preventing burns. When the operating button is pressed, the operating button drives the slider from the first position to the second position, unlocking the ironing assembly, making it easier for the user to remove the ironing assembly from the housing for use. With this arrangement, if the operating button is to be pressed continuously to unlock the ironing assembly, the user must hold the operating button with one hand while using the other hand to pick up the ironing assembly to proceed with the next operation. On the contrary, if the user releases the operation button immediately after pressing it, the operation button and the slider will rebound, thereby locking the ironing component. This can prevent the operation button from being accidentally touched and causing the ironing component to be unlocked, making the locking structure of the ironing component more reliable, further ensuring the safety of the ironing component and reducing the probability of accidents such as the ironing component scalding the user.

[0023] In some embodiments, optionally, a first matching portion is provided on the ironing assembly and a second matching portion is provided on the slider; when the slider is in the first position, the first matching portion and the second matching portion are limitedly matched, and when the slider is in the second position, the first matching portion and the second matching portion are released from the limited matching.

[0024] In this embodiment, the ironing assembly is provided with a first mating portion, and the slider is provided with a second mating portion, and the slider and the ironing assembly are locked by the first mating portion and the second mating portion. Specifically, when the slider is in the first position, the first mating portion and the second mating portion engage in a limiting manner to lock the ironing assembly to the housing. When the slider is in the second position, the first mating portion and the second mating portion are unlocked, allowing the ironing assembly to be lifted.

[0025] In some embodiments, optionally, a first inclined surface is provided on the operation button and a second inclined surface is provided on the slider. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact with each other and both the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are inclined relative to the sliding direction of the slider. The operation button pushes the slider to slide through the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0026] In this embodiment, a first inclined surface is provided on the operating button, and a second inclined surface is provided on the slider. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are arranged in contact with each other. When the user presses the operating button, the operating button moves in the pressing direction. Since the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are both inclined relative to the sliding direction of the slider, during the movement of the operating button in the pressing direction, the first inclined surface slides relative to the second inclined surface, thereby pushing the slider to slide along a pre-set sliding direction. By providing the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, the force of pressing the operating button can be transmitted to the slider through the inclined surface, thereby driving the slider to move. In this way, the pressing direction of the operating button and the sliding direction of the slider can be different from each other. In this way, space can be rationally utilized, the location of the operating button and the slider can be more flexible, and the structural setting of the lock assembly can be more reasonable.

[0027] In some embodiments, optionally, the clothing processing machine further includes: a water tank assembly, which is connected to the steam generator and is used to transport liquid to the steam generator, wherein a first mounting slot and a second mounting slot are provided on the panel, the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot are arranged adjacent to each other, the ironing assembly is installed in the first mounting slot, and the water tank assembly is installed in the second mounting slot.

[0028] In this embodiment, the laundry machine also includes a water tank assembly, which is connected to the steam generator and is used to supply liquid to the steam generator, thereby enabling continuous steam output from the steam generator, improving the convenience of ironing. The panel is provided with a first mounting slot for mounting the ironing assembly and a second mounting slot for mounting the water tank assembly. The first and second mounting slots are arranged adjacent to each other, resulting in a flat overall housing, making the laundry machine more convenient to store. Furthermore, the water tank assembly is positioned within the second mounting slot on the panel, making it easier for the user to access the water tank and, consequently, more convenient to add water to the water tank assembly.

[0029] In some embodiments, optionally, the water tank assembly includes: a box body, a top of which is provided with an opening; and a cover body connected to the box body and used to open or close the opening.

[0030] In this embodiment, the water tank assembly includes a box body and a cover body. An opening is provided on the top of the box body. The cover body can open or close the opening, so that water can be added to the box body through the opening without lifting the water tank assembly, thereby improving the convenience of adding water. At the same time, through the setting of the water receiving trough, the liquid dripping into the gap between the panel and the operation button during the water adding process can be collected and discharged from the shell.

[0031] In some embodiments, optionally, the shell further includes: a back panel; an enclosure, which is arranged on one side of the back panel, a panel is arranged on the top of the enclosure and connected to the back panel, the back panel, the enclosure and the panel together enclose an installation cavity, and the steam generator is arranged in the installation cavity; the panel includes an inclined surface, the inclined surface is arranged to be inclined from one end close to the back panel to the end connected to the enclosure toward the bottom of the installation cavity, and the button hole is arranged on the inclined surface.

[0032] In this embodiment, the housing includes a back panel and an enclosure, the enclosure being disposed around one side of the back panel. The panel is disposed on top of the enclosure and connected to the back panel. The steam generator is disposed within a mounting cavity defined by the back panel, the panel, and the enclosure, and the ironing assembly is disposed on the panel for easy access. The panel includes an inclined surface, with the button holes disposed on the inclined surface. This allows some liquid spilled onto the operating buttons to flow down the inclined surface, while the remaining liquid flowing into the first gap is collected by the water receiving trough, thereby reducing the amount of liquid flowing into the mounting cavity.

[0033] In some embodiments, optionally, the water receiving trough and the enclosure are an integrated structure.

[0034] In this embodiment, the water receiving trough and the enclosure are an integrated structure, so there is no need to set up a separate water receiving trough component, which reduces the number of parts and components and reduces the cost and installation difficulty.

[0035] In some embodiments, optionally, along the height direction of the laundry processing machine, the projection of the operation button on a projection plane perpendicular to the height direction is located inside the water receiving tank.

[0036] In this embodiment, along the height direction of the clothing processing machine, the projection of the operating button on the projection plane perpendicular to the height direction is located in the water receiving groove, so that the water receiving groove can collect the liquid flowing into the shell from the edge of the operating button, and prevent the liquid from dripping onto the electrical components inside the shell.

[0037] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent in the following description or will be understood through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0039] Figure 1 Shows one of the structural schematic diagrams of a clothes processing machine according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 2 A second structural diagram of a clothes processing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 3The third structural diagram of the clothes processing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 4 A fourth structural diagram of a clothes processing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0043] Figure 5 A fifth structural diagram of a clothes processing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0044] Figure 6 The sixth structural diagram of the clothes processing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0045] in, Figures 1 to 6 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and component names is as follows:

[0046] 1 Shell, 10 Panel, 102 Keyhole, 104 First Mounting Slot, 106 Second Mounting Slot, 108 Inclined Surface, 12 First Heat Dissipation Hole, 14 Back Panel, 16 Enclosure, 18 Mounting Cavity, 2 Operation Button, 20 First Inclined Surface, 3 First Gap, 4 Water Tank, 40 Drain, 5 Steam Generator, 50 Bracket, 502 Accommodating Cavity, 504 Second Heat Dissipation Hole, 52 Steam Generating Unit, 6 Ironing Assembly, 60 First Matching Part, 7 Second Gap, 8 Slider, 80 Second Matching Part, 82 Second Inclined Surface, 9 Water Tank Assembly, 90 Box, 902 Opening, 92 Cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0048] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0049] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 6 The following describes a laundry machine according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0050] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention proposes a clothing processing machine, including: a shell 1, the shell 1 includes a panel 10, the panel 10 is provided with a button hole 102; an operation button 2, the operation button 2 is provided in the button hole 102 and is movably connected to the button hole 102, and there is a first gap 3 between the inner wall surface of the button hole 102 and the operation button 2; a water receiving tank 4, provided in the shell 1, located at the bottom of the operation button 2, and the water receiving tank 4 is at least arranged opposite to the first gap 3.

[0051] The laundry machine provided by the present invention includes a housing 1, an operating button 2, and a water collection tank 4. The housing 1 includes a panel 10, which is provided with a button hole 102. The operating button 2 is provided in the button hole 102 and can move relative to the button hole 102, thereby realizing the control of the relevant components of the laundry machine. The operating button 2 is provided at the button hole 102 and has a first gap 3 between it and the button hole 102 to ensure the reliability of the movement of the operating button 2. The water collection tank 4 is provided at the bottom of the operating button 2 and is at least opposite to the first gap 3. In this way, liquid flowing into the housing 1 through the first gap 3 can be collected by the water collection tank 4, thereby preventing the liquid from flowing into the electrical components in the housing 1 and causing damage to the electrical components. At the same time, in the embodiment proposed in the present application, a waterproof structure is not required to be provided around the operating button 2, thereby making the pressing of the operating button 2 smoother, making it easier for the user to press the operating button 2.

[0052] It can be understood that the operation button 2 of the clothing processing machine can be used to realize the control of multiple components. For example, the operation button 2 is used to unlock and lock the ironing component 6. The operation button 2 can also be used to start and stop the clothing processing machine. The operation button 2 can also realize the start and stop of the water pump or filter inside the clothing processing machine, and can also control the start and stop of the steam generator 5 and control the switching of the working mode of the steam generator 5, etc.

[0053] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the water receiving tank 4 is provided with a drain port 40 , and the bottom wall of the shell 1 is provided with a first heat dissipation hole 12 , and the drain port 40 is connected to the first heat dissipation hole 12 so that the liquid flows from the drain port 40 to the first heat dissipation hole 12 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the water tank 4 is provided with a drain port 40, so that the liquid in the water tank 4 can be discharged centrally through the drain port 40. The bottom wall of the housing 1 is provided with a first heat dissipation hole 12, and the drain port 40 is connected to the first heat dissipation hole 12. Therefore, the liquid collected in the water tank 4 can be discharged from the drain port 40 through the first heat dissipation hole 12 to the outside of the housing 1, thereby preventing the situation where excessive liquid overflows the water tank 4, reducing the humidity in the housing 1, and improving the service life of the components in the housing 1. At the same time, this arrangement does not require the addition of other drainage pipes or the installation of other drainage structures, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the clothing processing machine.

[0055] Optionally, there are multiple ways for the drain outlet 40 to be connected to the first heat dissipation hole 12, for example, the drain outlet 40 is connected to the first heat dissipation hole 12 through a drainage channel, or the drain outlet 40 is directly arranged relative to the first heat dissipation hole 12 along the direction of gravity so that the liquid flowing out of the drain outlet 40 directly drips from the first heat dissipation hole 12 to the outside of the shell 1, or the liquid discharged from the drain outlet 40 drips into a container (such as the bracket 50 of the steam generator 5) and flows from the container to the first heat dissipation hole 12.

[0056] In some embodiments, optionally, the bottom wall of the water receiving trough 4 is inclined toward the drain outlet 40 ; and / or the drain outlet 40 is provided on the side wall or bottom wall of the water receiving trough 4 .

[0057] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the water receiving trough 4 is inclined toward the drain outlet 40, thereby allowing liquid to flow toward the drain outlet 40 and preventing liquid from accumulating in the water receiving trough 4. Alternatively, the drain outlet 40 is provided on the side wall or bottom wall of the water receiving trough 4, so that the liquid in the water receiving trough 4 can be discharged centrally through the drain outlet 40.

[0058] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the clothing processing machine further includes: a steam generator 5, which is arranged in the shell 1 and can dissipate heat through the first heat dissipation hole 12; an ironing component 6, which can be installed on the panel 10 and is connected to the steam generator 5, and the operation button 2 is used to lock the ironing component 6 to the shell 1 or unlock the ironing component 6 from the shell 1.

[0059] In this embodiment, the steam generator 5 can generate steam, which is then delivered to the ironing assembly 6, and the clothes are processed by the ironing assembly 6. The operation button 2 is used to lock the ironing assembly 6 to the housing 1 or unlock the ironing assembly 6 from the housing 1. When the ironing assembly 6 is locked to the housing 1, it prevents children from accidentally holding the ironing assembly 6 and causing burns, thereby improving the safety of the ironing assembly 6. When the ironing assembly 6 is unlocked from the housing 1, the ironing assembly 6 can be separated from the housing 1 to iron the clothes.

[0060] Optionally, the laundry machine includes a separate water tank assembly 9 to replenish the steam generator 5. The laundry machine may also not be provided with a separate water tank assembly 9, for example, the steam generator 5 may be directly replenished with liquid through a water pipe. During the process of replenishing the steam generator 5, water droplets may drip onto the housing 1 and then enter the housing 1 through the gap between the operation button 2 and the button hole 102. In the present application, a water receiving trough 4 is provided in the housing 1 corresponding to the first gap 3, so as to collect the liquid dripping into the housing 1 for centralized treatment or to divert the liquid to the outside of the housing 1.

[0061] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the steam generator 5 includes: a bracket 50, which is arranged in the shell 1, the bracket 50 includes a accommodating cavity 502, and a second heat dissipation hole 504 is provided at the bottom of the accommodating cavity 502, and the second heat dissipation hole 504 is arranged opposite to and connected to the first heat dissipation hole 12; a steam generating part 52, which is arranged in the bracket 50, and a second gap 7 is provided between the steam generating part 52 and the side wall of the accommodating cavity 502, and the drain outlet 40 is arranged opposite to the second gap 7.

[0062] In this embodiment, the steam generator 5 includes a bracket 50 and a steam generating portion 52 . The steam generating portion 52 can contain liquid and generate steam in a heated state. The bracket 50 is disposed in the housing 1 , and the steam generating portion 52 is supported by the bracket 50 . Among them, the bracket 50 includes a accommodating cavity 502, and there is a second gap 7 between the side wall of the accommodating cavity 502 and the steam generating part 52. The drain outlet 40 is arranged opposite to the second gap 7, so that the liquid flowing out of the drain outlet 40 can directly drip into the accommodating cavity 502 through the second gap 7, and then flow out of the shell 1 from the accommodating cavity 502 through the second heat dissipation hole 504 and the first heat dissipation hole 12. It can prevent the liquid flowing out of the drain outlet 40 from dripping onto the steam generating part 52, and thus prevent the liquid from being heated into steam by the steam generating part 52 and affecting the service life of other components in the shell 1. At the same time, it can also prevent the steam in the steam generating part 52 from cooling down after the liquid drips onto the steam generating part 52. The clothing processing machine proposed in this application can achieve the discharge of liquid and ensure the temperature and pressure of steam by arranging the drain outlet 40 opposite to the second gap 7.

[0063] It can be understood that the drain outlet 40 is arranged opposite to the second gap 7 along the direction of gravity, so that the liquid flowing out of the drain outlet 40 directly drips into the second gap 7.

[0064] In some embodiments, optionally, the water receiving tank 4 and the steam generating portion 52 are staggered along the height direction of the laundry processing machine.

[0065] In this embodiment, the water receiving tank 4 and the steam generating part 52 are staggered along the height direction of the clothing processing machine. On the one hand, the overall height occupation of the water receiving tank 4 and the steam generating part 52 can be reduced, that is, the overall height of the clothing processing machine can be reduced. On the other hand, the temperature at the location of the water receiving tank 4 can be reduced to prevent the liquid in the water receiving tank 4 from evaporating after being heated. The service life of the water receiving tank 4 can also be increased, and the aging rate of the water receiving tank 4 can be reduced.

[0066] Optionally, along the height direction, in a projection plane perpendicular to the height direction, the projection of the water receiving tank 4 and the projection of the steam generating portion 52 do not overlap.

[0067] Optionally, the height direction of the laundry machine is arranged along the direction of gravity.

[0068] In some embodiments, optionally, the steam generating portion 52 is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 502 .

[0069] In this embodiment, the steam generating part 52 is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 502, which can prevent the heat of the heating element at the bottom of the steam generating part 52 from being transferred to the bracket 50, thereby slowing down the aging speed of the bracket 50 and improving the service life of the clothing processing machine.

[0070] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the clothing processing machine further includes: a slider 8, which is arranged in the shell 1, and the slider 8 is connected to the operation button 2, and the operation button 2 is used to drive the slider 8 to move between a first position and a second position; when the operation button 2 is not pressed, the slider 8 is located in the first position, and the ironing component 6 is locked with the slider 8; when the operation button 2 is pressed, the slider 8 is located in the second position, and the ironing component 6 and the slider 8 are unlocked.

[0071] In this embodiment, the laundry machine further includes a slider 8 movably connected to the housing 1 and capable of sliding back and forth within the housing 1. An operating button 2 is connected to the slider 8 and can be driven by the operating button 2 to move between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position is a locked position and the second position is an unlocked position. When the operating button 2 is not pressed, the slider 8 is in the first position, locking the ironing assembly 6 on the housing 1 to prevent users and children from accidentally touching and picking up the ironing assembly, thereby preventing burns. When the operating button 2 is pressed, the operating button 2 drives the slider 8 from the first position to the second position, unlocking the ironing assembly 6, making it easier for the user to remove the ironing assembly 6 from the housing 1 for use. With this arrangement, to unlock the ironing assembly 6, the operating button 2 must be pressed continuously. Therefore, when using the ironing assembly 6, the user must hold the operating button 2 with one hand and use the other hand to pick up the ironing assembly 6 to proceed with the next operation. On the contrary, if the user releases the operation button 2 immediately after pressing the operation button 2, the operation button 2 and the slider 8 will rebound, thereby locking the ironing component 6, thereby preventing the operation button 2 from being accidentally touched and causing the ironing component 6 to be unlocked, thereby making the locking structure of the ironing component 6 more reliable, further ensuring the safety of the use of the ironing component 6, and reducing the probability of accidents such as the ironing component 6 scalding the user.

[0072] Optionally, the laundry processing machine further comprises: an elastic member, disposed between the slider 8 and the housing 1, for pushing the slider 8 to move back to the first position from the second position when the operation button 2 is not pressed.

[0073] In this embodiment, the elastic member can push the slider 8 from the second position back to the first position after the operating button 2 is released, so as to ensure that when the operating button 2 is not pressed, the slider 8 can be immediately reset to lock the ironing assembly 6. In this way, the ironing assembly 6 can only be unlocked when the operating button 2 is continuously pressed.

[0074] Among them, other structures can also be used to push the slider 8 to return to its original position after the operation button 2 is released, and are not limited to elastic members.

[0075] The elastic member may specifically be a spring.

[0076] Optionally, along the sliding direction of the slider 8, the operation button 2 is located at one end of the slider 8, and the elastic member is located at the other end of the slider 8. When the slider 8 is in the second position, the elastic member is in a deformed state.

[0077] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, a first matching portion 60 is provided on the ironing assembly 6, and a second matching portion 80 is provided on the slider 8; when the slider 8 is in the first position, the first matching portion 60 and the second matching portion 80 are limitedly matched, and when the slider 8 is in the second position, the first matching portion 60 and the second matching portion 80 are released from the limited matching.

[0078] In this embodiment, the ironing assembly 6 is provided with a first mating portion 60, and the slider 8 is provided with a second mating portion 80. The slider 8 and the ironing assembly 6 are locked together by the first mating portion 60 and the second mating portion 80. Specifically, when the slider 8 is in the first position, the first mating portion 60 and the second mating portion 80 engage in a limiting manner, thereby locking the ironing assembly 6 to the housing 1. When the slider 8 is in the second position, the first mating portion 60 and the second mating portion 80 are unlocked, allowing the ironing assembly 6 to be lifted.

[0079] Optionally, one of the first matching portion 60 and the second matching portion 80 is a slot, and the other is a block.

[0080] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, a first inclined surface 20 is provided on the operation button 2, and a second inclined surface 82 is provided on the slider 8. The first inclined surface 20 and the second inclined surface 82 are in contact with each other and both the first inclined surface 20 and the second inclined surface 82 are inclined relative to the sliding direction of the slider 8. The operation button 2 pushes the slider 8 to slide through the first inclined surface 20 and the second inclined surface 82.

[0081] In this embodiment, a first inclined surface 20 is provided on the operation button 2, and a second inclined surface 82 is provided on the slider 8. The first inclined surface 20 and the second inclined surface 82 are arranged in abutment with each other. When the user presses the operation button 2, the operation button 2 moves in the pressing direction. Since the first inclined surface 20 and the second inclined surface 82 are both inclined relative to the sliding direction of the slider 8, during the movement of the operation button 2 in the pressing direction, the first inclined surface 20 slides relative to the second inclined surface 82, thereby pushing the slider 8 to slide along the pre-set sliding direction. The arrangement of the first inclined surface 20 and the second inclined surface 82 allows the force of pressing the operation button 2 to be transmitted to the slider 8 through the inclined surfaces, thereby driving the slider 8 to move. In this way, the pressing direction of the operation button 2 and the sliding direction of the slider 8 can be different from each other. This can effectively utilize space, make the positioning of the operation button 2 and the slider 8 more flexible, and thus make the structural arrangement of the lock assembly more reasonable.

[0082] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the clothing processing machine further includes: a water tank assembly 9, which is connected to the steam generator 5 and is used to transport liquid to the steam generator 5, wherein a first mounting groove 104 and a second mounting groove 106 are provided on the panel 10, the first mounting groove 104 and the second mounting groove 106 are arranged adjacent to each other, the ironing assembly 6 is installed in the first mounting groove 104, and the water tank assembly 9 is installed in the second mounting groove 106.

[0083] In this embodiment, the laundry machine also includes a water tank assembly 9, which is connected to the steam generator 52 and is used to supply liquid to the steam generator 52, thereby enabling continuous steam output from the steam generator 52, improving the convenience of ironing. The panel 10 is provided with a first mounting slot 104 for mounting the ironing assembly 6 and a second mounting slot 106 for mounting the water tank assembly 9. The first mounting slot 104 and the second mounting slot 106 are arranged adjacent to each other, thereby making the housing 1 flat as a whole, making the laundry machine more convenient to store. Furthermore, the water tank assembly 9 is positioned within the second mounting slot 106 on the panel 10, making it easier for users to access the water tank and, therefore, more convenient to add water to the water tank assembly 9.

[0084] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the water tank assembly 9 includes: a box body 90 , with an opening 902 provided on the top of the box body 90 ; and a cover body 92 connected to the box body 90 for opening or closing the opening 902 .

[0085] In this embodiment, the water tank assembly 9 includes a box body 90 and a cover body 92. An opening 902 is provided on the top of the box body 90. The cover body 92 can open or close the opening 902, so that water can be added to the box body 90 through the opening 902 without lifting the water tank assembly 9, thereby improving the convenience of adding water. At the same time, through the setting of the water receiving groove 4, the liquid dripping into the gap between the panel 10 and the operation button 2 during the water adding process can be collected and discharged from the shell 1.

[0086] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the shell 1 further includes: a back panel 14; an enclosure 16, which is arranged on one side of the back panel 14, the panel 10 is arranged on the top of the enclosure 16 and connected to the back panel 14, the back panel 14, the enclosure 16 and the panel 10 together enclose an installation cavity 18, and the steam generator 5 is arranged in the installation cavity 18; the panel 10 includes an inclined surface 108, and the inclined surface 108 is inclined from one end close to the back panel 14 to the end connected to the enclosure 16 toward the bottom of the installation cavity 18, and the button hole 102 is arranged on the inclined surface 108.

[0087] In this embodiment, the housing 1 includes a back panel 14 and an enclosure 16. The enclosure 16 is disposed around one side of the back panel 14. The panel 10 is disposed on top of the enclosure 16 and connected to the back panel 14. The steam generator 5 is disposed within an installation cavity 18 enclosed by the back panel 14, the panel 10, and the enclosure 16. The ironing assembly 6 is disposed on the panel 10 to facilitate access to the ironing assembly 6. The panel 10 includes an inclined surface 108, and the button hole 102 is disposed on the inclined surface 108. This allows some liquid spilled onto the operating button 2 to flow down the inclined surface 108, while the remaining liquid flowing into the first gap 3 is collected by the water receiving trough 4, thereby reducing the amount of liquid flowing into the installation cavity 18.

[0088] Optionally, the first mounting slot 104 and the second mounting slot 106 are arranged side by side relative to the back plate 14 .

[0089] In some embodiments, optionally, the water receiving trough 4 and the enclosure 16 are an integrated structure.

[0090] In this embodiment, the water receiving trough 4 and the enclosure 16 are an integrated structure, so there is no need to set up the water receiving trough 4 separately, which reduces the number of parts and components, and reduces the cost and installation difficulty.

[0091] Optionally, the water receiving trough 4 and the enclosure 16 are integrally formed.

[0092] In some embodiments, optionally, along the height direction of the laundry processing machine, the projection of the operation button 2 on a projection plane perpendicular to the height direction is located inside the water receiving tank 4 .

[0093] In this embodiment, along the height direction of the clothing processing machine, the projection of the operation button 2 on the projection plane perpendicular to the height direction is located in the water receiving groove 4, so that the water receiving groove 4 can receive the liquid flowing into the shell 1 from the edge of the operation button 2, and prevent the liquid from dripping onto the electrical components in the shell 1.

[0094] In a specific application, the upper surface of the mechanical operation button 2 is set to be an inclined surface, and a part of the splashed water falls to the bottom of the product through the inclined surface. A groove-shaped part is set below the operation button 2 to receive another part of the water that penetrates through the gap between the operation button 2 and the panel 10 (for example, the first gap 3). The groove-shaped part contains a water transport port (for example, a drain port 40) for transporting water. The water falls onto the hot pot bracket 50 through the water transport port (the water transport path has avoided the hot pot). The bracket 50 is in a closed state. There is a hole for dissipating heat for the hot pot under the hot pot bracket 50. The water flows from the heat dissipation hole to the heat dissipation hole of the base and is finally discharged to the outside of the product.

[0095] In the embodiment proposed in this application, a mechanical operating button 2 is positioned above the main unit's panel 10. The force applied to press the operating button 2 is offset by the reaction force of the main unit supported by the ground. The operating button 2 utilizes a large travel range to engage with the snap-fit ​​position on the slider 8 to reliably secure the iron (e.g., the ironing assembly 6). The operating button 2 is no longer waterproofed. Instead, a trough-shaped block (e.g., a water trough 4) is provided below the operating button 2 to collect water entering the housing 1 from the operating button 2. The trough-shaped block is provided with a drain 40, which directs the collected water to the support 50 of the hot pot (e.g., the steam generator 52). The heat dissipation holes (e.g., the second heat dissipation holes 504) on the support 50 of the hot pot are connected to the heat dissipation holes (e.g., the first heat dissipation holes 12) on the bottom shell of the main unit to form a water transport route, ultimately draining the water entering the housing 1 to the outside of the main unit. Furthermore, the upper surface of the main unit's panel 10 is non-horizontally disposed, forming an angle with the horizontal plane.

[0096] The clothes processing machine proposed in this application only adds an internal part for collecting water, so that water splashed from the top of the main unit does not accumulate on the main unit panel 10. At the same time, no parts are added to the bottom of the main unit, and heat dissipation holes are used for drainage, which is lower in cost. It also realizes an operation mode of pressing the operation button 2 with one hand and taking the ironing head with one hand, solving the pain point that users can no longer take the ironing head, and realizes reliable fixation of the ironing head on the main unit. There is no need to consider the risk of water entering the inside of the main unit when pressing the operation button 2. It does not increase the operating force, is more convenient for users to operate, and has a simple structure.

[0097] In this utility model, the term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless otherwise specified. Terms such as "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0098] Throughout this specification, terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," and "specific embodiments" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of these 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.

[0099] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes processing machine, characterized in that: include: A housing, the housing comprising a panel, the panel being provided with a button hole; an operating button, the operating button being disposed in the button hole and movably connected to the button hole, and a first gap being defined between an inner wall surface of the button hole and the operating button; A water receiving trough is provided in the housing and is located at the bottom of the operation button. The water receiving trough is at least arranged opposite to the first gap.

2. The laundry processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water receiving trough is provided with a drain port, the bottom wall of the shell is provided with a first heat dissipation hole, and the drain port is communicated with the first heat dissipation hole so that the liquid flows from the drain port to the first heat dissipation hole.

3. The clothes treating machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the water receiving trough is inclined toward the drain outlet; and / or The drain port is arranged on the side wall or the bottom wall of the water receiving trough.

4. The clothes treating machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A steam generator is disposed in the housing, and the steam generator is capable of dissipating heat through the first heat dissipation holes; An ironing assembly can be mounted on the panel and is in communication with the steam generator. The operation button is used to lock the ironing assembly to the housing or unlock the ironing assembly from the housing.

5. The laundry processing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The steam generator comprises: a bracket disposed in the housing, the bracket comprising an accommodating cavity, a second heat dissipation hole being disposed at the bottom of the accommodating cavity, the second heat dissipation hole being disposed opposite to and in communication with the first heat dissipation hole; The steam generating part is arranged on the bracket, a second gap is defined between the steam generating part and the side wall of the accommodating cavity, and the drain port is arranged opposite to the second gap.

6. The laundry machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: Along the height direction of the laundry machine, the water receiving tank and the steam generating part are staggered.

7. The clothes treating machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The steam generating portion is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the accommodating chamber.

8. The clothes treating machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: a slider disposed in the housing, the slider being connected to the operating button, the operating button being used to drive the slider to move between a first position and a second position; When the operation button is not pressed, the slider is located at the first position, and the ironing component is locked to the slider. When the operation button is pressed, the slider is located at the second position, and the ironing component is unlocked from the slider.

9. The laundry machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The ironing assembly is provided with a first matching portion, and the slider is provided with a second matching portion; When the slider is located at the first position, the first matching portion and the second matching portion are limitedly matched. When the slider is located at the second position, the first matching portion and the second matching portion are released from the limited matching.

10. The laundry machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The operation button is provided with a first inclined surface, and the slider is provided with a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact with each other and are both inclined relative to the sliding direction of the slider. The operation button pushes the slider to slide through the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

11. The laundry machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: a water tank assembly, the water tank assembly being in communication with the steam generator and being used for conveying liquid to the steam generator, Wherein, a first mounting slot and a second mounting slot are provided on the panel, the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot are arranged adjacent to each other, the ironing assembly is installed in the first mounting slot, and the water tank assembly is installed in the second mounting slot.

12. The laundry machine according to claim 11, characterized in that: The water tank assembly includes: A box body, wherein the top of the box body is provided with an opening; The cover is connected to the box body and is used to open or close the opening.

13. The laundry processing machine according to any one of claims 4 to 12, characterized in that: The housing further comprises: Back panel; an enclosure plate disposed on one side of the back plate, the panel being disposed on the top of the enclosure plate and connected to the back plate, the back plate, the enclosure plate, and the panel forming a mounting cavity, and the steam generator being disposed in the mounting cavity; The panel includes an inclined surface, which is inclined from one end close to the back plate to one end connected to the enclosure plate toward the bottom of the installation cavity, and the button hole is provided on the inclined surface.

14. The laundry machine according to claim 13, characterized in that: The water receiving trough and the enclosure are an integrated structure.

15. The laundry processing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: Along the height direction of the laundry processing machine, the projection of the operation button on a projection plane perpendicular to the height direction is located in the water receiving tank.

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