Illumination assembly structure and clothes airing machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a lighting assembly structure and a clothes airing machine, the lighting assembly structure comprises a panel, a fastener and a lighting assembly, the panel is provided with a groove extending along the lengthwise direction of the panel, and the groove is used for installing the lighting assembly; the one or more fasteners are clamped and fixed on at least one side wall of the groove; part of the buckle piece protrudes into the groove and is suitable for being connected with the lighting assembly in a shape matched mode, so that the lighting assembly can be arranged in a sliding mode relative to the panel in the lengthwise direction of the groove. Compared with the prior art, the lighting assembly structure has the advantages that the lighting assembly and the panel can be assembled and fixed without screws, the integrity of the panel is kept, the structure is simple, and the lighting assembly can be quickly mounted, positioned and disassembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a lighting assembly structure and a clothes drying machine, belonging to the technical field of lighting equipment. Background Art

[0002] In life, devices with lighting functions have been widely used, such as clothes drying machines. By setting a lighting assembly structure on the clothes drying machine, it is convenient to observe the clothes under the illumination of the light, and it is also convenient for users to hang and take out clothes under the illumination of the light.

[0003] However, in current lighting assembly systems, the main methods for mounting light panels and panels are: 1. First, secure the clips to the panel using screws and other fasteners, then connect the light panel to the clips; 2. Press the light panel against the panel using a pressure strip, which also requires screws and other fasteners. As can be seen, the current light panel fixing methods all require screws and other fasteners, which compromises the integrity of the panel and is also complex.

[0004] In view of this, it is indeed necessary to propose improvements to the existing lighting assembly structure to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a lighting assembly structure that can realize the assembly and fixation of the lighting component and the panel without using screws, which not only maintains the integrity of the panel but also can quickly realize the installation, positioning and disassembly of the lighting component.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a lighting assembly structure, comprising:

[0007] The panel is provided with a groove extending along its longitudinal direction, the groove being used for mounting the lighting assembly;

[0008] One or more fasteners, fastened and fixed to at least one side wall of the groove;

[0009] The clips partially protrude into the groove and adapt to the shape of the lighting assembly, allowing the lighting assembly to slide relative to the panel along the longitudinal direction of the groove. This arrangement allows the lighting assembly to be assembled and fixed to the panel using only the clips, without the need for screws. This not only maintains the integrity of the panel but also allows for quick installation and removal of the lighting assembly.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, a mounting hole is provided on at least one side wall of the groove, and the clip is fixed to the mounting hole. In this way, the clip is stably connected to the side wall of the groove, and the lighting assembly can be stably fixed on the panel.

[0011] As a further improvement to the present invention, the clip includes a clip portion and a fixing portion that are interconnected. The fixing portion extends through the mounting hole, facing away from the recess, while the clip portion partially protrudes into the recess. This arrangement allows the fixing portion to be clipped to the panel while simultaneously securing the lighting assembly to the panel, eliminating the need for screws. This not only simplifies installation but also maintains the integrity of the panel.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the fixing portion includes at least two spaced apart and elastically repositionable clamping arms, so that the clamping and fixing with the panel can be achieved by utilizing the elastic deformation of the two clamping arms.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the clamping arm includes a drill bit structure and a connecting portion connecting the drill bit structure and the clamping portion, and the connecting portion is accommodated in the mounting hole.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the panel includes a lighting surface and a mounting surface facing away from the lighting surface, the drill structure passes through the mounting hole to face away from the groove, and the drill structure is exposed on the mounting surface.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, the lighting assembly includes a housing and a light panel mounted within the housing. The snap-fit ​​portion engages with the housing, allowing the lighting assembly to slide relative to the snap-fit ​​portion. This arrangement allows the lighting assembly to engage with the snap-fit ​​portion while sliding into the groove, making installation and removal of the lighting assembly easier.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, two opposite sides of the shell are provided with sliding grooves for accommodating the buckle part, and the buckle part can slide along the sliding grooves.

[0017] As a further improvement to the present invention, the lighting assembly structure further includes end caps located at both ends of the groove. The end caps engage with the panel to retain the lighting assembly within the groove. This arrangement allows the end caps to seal the groove, improving the overall aesthetics while also protecting the lighting assembly.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a clothes drying machine with the above-mentioned lighting assembly structure, so as to maintain the integrity of the panel and facilitate the maintenance or replacement of the lighting components during use of the clothes drying machine.

[0019] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a clothes drying machine, comprising the above-mentioned lighting assembly structure.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the lighting assembly structure of the present invention comprises a groove extending along the longitudinal direction of the panel, one or more clips having one end secured to at least one side wall of the groove and the other end protruding into the groove and adapted to connect with the shape of the lighting assembly, thereby enabling the lighting assembly to be slidably arranged relative to the panel along the longitudinal direction of the groove, thereby achieving installation and positioning of the lighting assembly. Compared to the prior art, the lighting assembly structure of the present invention not only maintains the integrity of the panel but also has a simple structure, enabling rapid installation and removal of the lighting assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lighting assembly structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Assembly drawing of the mid-panel, clips, and lighting assembly.

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of circle A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Assembly drawing of the mid-panel and fasteners.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the middle fastener.

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the middle fastener from another angle.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of another embodiment of the middle latch.

[0029] Figure 9 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the lighting component.

[0030] Figure 10 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the middle end cover.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 100- Lighting assembly structure;

[0033] 1-panel; 11-lighting surface; 12-mounting surface; 13-groove; 14-protrusion; 141-first buckling part; 2-fastener; 21-clamping part; 211-through hole; 22-fixing part; 221-clamping arm; 2211-drill structure; 2212-connecting part; 3-lighting assembly; 31-housing; 311-slide groove; 312-limiting groove; 313-second buckling part; 314-fixing hole; 32-light board; 4-end cover; 41-avoidance part; 42-first connecting hole; 43-second connecting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the present invention discloses a lighting assembly structure 100, which includes a panel 1, a fastener 2 mounted on the panel 1, and a lighting assembly 3 engaged with the fastener 2. The lighting assembly structure 100 of the present invention is assembled with the fastener 2 on the panel 1, and then the lighting assembly 3 and the panel 1 can be assembled and fixed using only the fastener 2, without the use of screws. This can maintain the integrity of the panel 1, and the lighting assembly structure 100 has a simple overall structure, allowing for quick installation, positioning, and removal of the lighting assembly 3.

[0036] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the panel 1 has an illumination surface 11 and a mounting surface 12 facing away from the illumination surface 11. The panel 1 is preferably mounted on a host device with the mounting surface 12 facing the host device. Furthermore, the panel 1 is provided with a mounting portion for removably mounting the lighting assembly 3. In this embodiment, the mounting portion is configured as a groove 13 extending along the longitudinal direction of the panel 1. This groove 13 is recessed toward one side of the mounting surface 12 to form a protrusion 14.

[0037] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 5-Figure 8As shown, at least one side wall of the groove 13 is provided with a mounting hole (not shown). A clip 2 is clipped and fixed to the mounting hole on the side wall of the groove 13 and partially protrudes into the groove 13. The clip 2 is adapted to be connected to the lighting assembly 3 in a shape-matching manner, so that the lighting assembly 3 can be slid relative to the panel 1 along the longitudinal direction of the groove 13. One or more clips 2 are provided, and one clip 2 can be provided on a side wall of the groove 13, or multiple clips 2 can be provided at intervals, without limitation. In this embodiment, mounting holes are provided on both opposing side walls of the groove 13, and the clip 2 is clipped and fixed to the side walls of the groove 13, and the clip 2 limits the two sides of the lighting assembly 3. In other optional embodiments, a mounting hole is provided on one side wall of the groove 13, and the clip 2 is clipped and fixed to the side wall of the groove 13. In this case, the clip 2 and the other side wall of the groove 13 respectively limit the two sides of the lighting assembly 3, that is, the lighting assembly 3 can be placed in affixed to the other side wall of the groove 13.

[0038] In this embodiment, the clip 2 includes a clip portion 21 and a fixing portion 22 that are connected to each other. As a preferred example, the fixing portion 22 provided in this embodiment is constructed as a strip-shaped conical nail structure (hereinafter referred to as a fixing nail) extending from the clip portion 21. The fixing nail passes through the mounting hole on the side wall of the groove 13 to be snap-fitted and fixed to the panel 1. The clip portion 21 is in contact with the side wall of the groove 13 and partially protrudes into the groove 13. In other words, when the clip 2 is installed and fixed to the panel 1, the clip portion 21 of the clip 2 is placed in the groove 13, and the fixing nail connected to the clip portion 21 is placed outside the groove 13, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 shown.

[0039] The panel 1 is fixed by the fixing nails, and the lighting assembly 3 is fixed by the buckle portion 21, which simplifies the installation steps and maintains the integrity of the panel 1. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the snap portion 21 extends along the longitudinal direction of the panel 1 to form a strip-like structure. To ensure that the snap portion 21 maintains a fixed position with the side wall of the groove 13, each snap member 2 is provided with at least two fixing nails. In other words, each snap member 2 can include a snap portion 21 and at least two fixing portions 22 (i.e., fixing nails) spaced apart from the snap portion 21.

[0040] Of course, in other optional embodiments, the latch portion 21 may not extend along the longitudinal direction of the panel 1, that is, the latch portion 21 may be a convex block structure. In this case, each latch 2 may be provided with a single fixing nail, and this is not limited to this. In other words, each latch 2 may include a latch portion 21 and a fixing portion 22 (i.e., a fixing nail).

[0041] Preferably, the fixing nail includes at least two mutually symmetrical and spaced-apart clamping arms 221. The two clamping arms 221 are configured to be elastically deformable and elastically repositionable. The two clamping arms 221 can move closer to or farther from each other under the action of an external force, thereby utilizing the elastic deformation of the two clamping arms 221 to achieve clamping and fixation with the panel 1. Of course, in other optional embodiments, the clamping arms 221 can also be provided with three or more circumferential intervals relative to the fixing nail, as long as the clamping arms 221 can move closer to or farther from each other under the action of an external force, without limitation.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, the clamping arm 221 includes a drill structure 2211 and a connecting portion 2212 connecting the drill structure 2211 and the clamping portion 21. The connecting portion 2212 is received in the mounting hole, and the drill structure 2211 passes through the mounting hole to face away from the groove 13. The drill structure 2211 is exposed on the protrusion 14 on the mounting surface 12. In this embodiment, a through hole 211 corresponding to the connecting portion 2212 is opened on the clamping portion 21, see Figure 7 The through hole 211 is located outside the connecting portion 2212 so that the clamping arms 221 can move closer to or farther from each other without much force. Of course, in other optional embodiments, the through hole 211 may not be provided, and this is not limited.

[0043] Specifically, the fixing pin passes through the mounting hole from the groove 13. The drill structure 2211 of the clamping arm 221 is squeezed by the mounting hole, forcing the two clamping arms 221 toward each other. The drill structure 2211 passes through the mounting hole until the connecting portion 2212 is received within the mounting hole. The clamping arm 221 then elastically returns to its original position, moving the two clamping arms 221 away from each other. The drill structure 2211 is engaged with the outside of the groove 13, securing the fastener 2.

[0044] In this embodiment, multiple mounting holes and multiple clips 2 are provided in the longitudinal direction of the panel 1, so that the lighting assembly 3 can be stably fixed to the panel 1. A single clip 2 is independently assembled on a side wall of the groove 13, and multiple clips 2 are spaced apart on a side wall of the groove 13. In another embodiment, a single clip 2 can be provided to fit the opposite side walls and bottom wall of the groove 13. In this case, the mounting hole for the fixing nail to pass through is preferably opened on the bottom wall of the groove 13, and the fixing nail is provided on the side of the clip 2 opposite to the bottom wall of the groove 13, see Figure 8 .

[0045] Combine Figure 9As shown, the lighting assembly 3 is inserted into the groove 13 from one end of the panel 1 in the longitudinal direction, and is engaged with the snap-fit ​​part 2. In this embodiment, the lighting assembly 3 includes a shell 31 and a light board 32 assembled in the shell 31. The snap-fit ​​part 21 is engaged with the shell 31 so that the lighting assembly 3 can be slid relative to the snap-fit ​​part 21. The opposite sides of the shell 31 are provided with a slide groove 311 for accommodating the snap-fit ​​part 21, and the snap-fit ​​part 21 can slide along the slide groove 311. It can be seen that after the snap-fit ​​part 2 is installed to the panel 1, it is fixed, and under the action of external force, the shell 31 can slide relative to the snap-fit ​​part 2 along the slide groove 311. And the lighting assembly 3 can be engaged with the snap-fit ​​part 21 while sliding into the groove 13, making the installation and disassembly of the lighting assembly 3 easier.

[0046] Preferably, the two side walls of the groove 13 are inclined so that the width of the opening of the groove 13 is greater than the width of the bottom of the groove 13, and the buckle portion 21 is also inclined. The shell 31 is adapted to the groove 13, which can reduce the jamming phenomenon between the buckle portion 21 and the slide groove 311 when the shell 31 slides. The length of the shell 31 is substantially the same as the length of the groove 13. A limiting groove 312 extending along the longitudinal direction of the shell 31 is provided in the shell 31. The lamp panel 32 is limited and accommodated in the limiting groove 312. After the shell 31 is inserted into the groove 13, the light-emitting surface at the bottom of the shell 31 is flush with the lighting surface 11 of the panel 1, thereby enhancing the overall aesthetics.

[0047] Of course, in other optional embodiments, only the snap-on portion 21 may be tilted, and the opposite side walls of the groove 13 may be vertically arranged; or both the snap-on portion 21 and the opposite side walls of the groove 13 may be vertically arranged, as long as the lighting assembly 3 can be removably installed, and there is no limitation on this.

[0048] Combine Figure 4 and Figure 10 As shown, lighting assembly structure 100 further includes end caps 4 located at both ends of groove 13. End caps 4 engage with panel 1 to retain lighting assembly 3 within groove 13. Enclosing groove 13 with end caps 4 not only enhances overall aesthetics but also protects lighting assembly 3.

[0049] Specifically, the end cap 4 is surrounded and snapped onto the axial ends of the groove 13. A first snapping portion 141 is provided at both ends of the groove 13, and a second snapping portion 313 is provided at both ends of the shell 31. The end cap 4 is provided with an avoidance portion 41 that cooperates with the first snapping portion 141 and the second snapping portion 313, so that the outer surface of the end cap 4 is flush with one end surface of the panel 1. The outer wall of the end cap 4 that is in contact with the protrusion 14 is provided with a first connection hole 42 for a fastener (not shown) to pass through, so as to connect the end cap 4 to the panel 1. The side wall of the end cap 4 that is connected to the groove 13 is provided with a second connection hole 43, and the shell 31 is further provided with a fixing hole 314 that is aligned with the second connection hole 43 at both ends. The fastener passes through the second connection hole 43 and the fixing hole 314 to connect and fix the end cap 4 to the shell 31. The end cap 4 is connected to the panel 1 and the shell 31 by fasteners to prevent the end cap 4 from falling off and ensure a stable connection.

[0050] The present invention also provides a clothes drying machine (not shown) having the aforementioned lighting assembly structure 100, comprising a clothes drying machine body. The mounting surface 12 of the panel 1 faces the clothes drying machine body, and the panel 1 is mounted on the clothes drying machine body and serves as a part of the clothes drying machine body. Two recesses 13 are provided in parallel on the lighting surface 11 of the panel 1 for accommodating the lighting assembly 3, thereby increasing the brightness of the lighting. By utilizing the lighting assembly structure 100, the clothes drying machine of the present invention maintains the integrity of the panel 1 and facilitates repair or replacement of the lighting assembly 3 while the clothes drying machine is in use.

[0051] In summary, the lighting assembly structure 100 of the present invention comprises a groove 13 extending along the longitudinal direction of the panel 1 on the lighting surface 11 thereof, mounting holes provided on opposite side walls of the groove 13, and a fastener 2 secured to the mounting holes and partially extending into the groove 13. Thus, the lighting assembly 3 can be inserted into the groove 13 from one end of the panel 1 in the longitudinal direction and engage with the fastener 2, thereby achieving installation and positioning of the lighting assembly 3. Compared to the prior art, the lighting assembly structure 100 of the present invention maintains the integrity of the panel 1, has a simple structure, and allows for quick installation and removal of the lighting assembly 3.

[0052] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lighting assembly structure, characterized in that: include: The panel (1) is provided with a groove (13) extending along its longitudinal direction, wherein the groove (13) is used for mounting the lighting assembly (3); One or more snap fasteners (2) snap-fitted and fixed to at least one side wall of the groove (13); The latch (2) partially protrudes into the groove (13) and is adapted to be connected with the lighting assembly (3) in a shape-matched manner, so that the lighting assembly (3) can be slidably arranged relative to the panel (1) along the longitudinal direction of the groove (13).

2. The lighting assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one side wall of the groove (13) is provided with a mounting hole, and the fastener (2) is fastened and fixed in the mounting hole.

3. The lighting assembly structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap member (2) comprises a snap portion (21) and a fixing portion (22) connected to each other, the fixing portion (22) passes through the mounting hole to face away from the groove (13), and the snap portion (21) partially protrudes into the groove (13).

4. The lighting assembly structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing portion (22) comprises at least two spaced-apart clamping arms (221) that are elastically resettable.

5. The lighting assembly structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping arm (221) comprises a drill structure (2211) and a connecting portion (2212) connecting the drill structure (2211) and the buckle portion (21), and the connecting portion (2212) is received in the mounting hole.

6. The lighting assembly structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The panel (1) comprises a lighting surface (11) and a mounting surface (12) facing away from the lighting surface (11); the drill structure (2211) passes through the mounting hole to face away from the groove (13); and the drill structure (2211) is exposed on the mounting surface (12).

7. The lighting assembly structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lighting assembly (3) comprises a housing (31) and a light panel (32) assembled in the housing (31); the buckle portion (21) is cooperatively connected to the housing (31), so that the lighting assembly (3) can be slidably arranged relative to the buckle portion (21).

8. The lighting assembly structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: Slide grooves (311) for accommodating the buckle portion (21) are provided on opposite sides of the housing (31), and the buckle portion (21) can slide along the slide grooves (311).

9. The lighting assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting assembly structure further comprises end covers (4) located at both ends of the groove (13); the end covers (4) are connected in cooperation with the panel (1) to limit the lighting assembly (3) in the groove (13).

10. A clothes drying machine, characterized in that: The lighting assembly structure comprises the lighting assembly structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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