Door assembly and laundry processing apparatus
By providing a variety of textured parts on the anti-scalding cover, the problem of limited door ring pattern design is solved, and the differentiated design of the clothing processing device and the improvement of production efficiency are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422398748.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-29
AI Technical Summary
The pattern design of the door ring of the existing clothing processing device is limited by the mold and injection molding technology, resulting in a small number of pattern types, great molding difficulty, high cost and disadvantageous for mass production.
A textured portion is provided on the anti-scalding cover, and a variety of textures are formed by printing, embossing or etching, thereby avoiding texture design on the door ring, improving the versatility of the mold and reducing costs.
The differentiated design of the clothing processing device is achieved, the processing difficulty is reduced, the production efficiency and product diversity are improved, and the development cycle is shortened.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular to a door assembly and a clothing processing device. Background Art
[0002] Some clothes processing devices, such as washing machines, are equipped with a door body capable of opening or closing a clothes processing chamber. The door body generally includes a door ring and an anti-scalding cover arranged outside the door ring, the anti-scalding cover forming the exterior surface of the door body.
[0003] To achieve differentiated designs, clothing handling devices in related art often feature different pattern effects on the door rings. However, this approach requires injection molding, which, due to limitations in mold and injection molding technology, limits the variety of possible patterns, increases molding difficulty, and is costly, hindering mass production. Utility Model Content
[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a door assembly and a clothing processing device, which can reduce costs and improve production efficiency.
[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a door assembly for a clothes processing device, comprising:
[0006] a door body, comprising a door ring for movably connecting to the housing of the laundry processing device; and
[0007] an anti-scalding cover connected to one side of the door ring and used to form a part of the outer surface of the door assembly;
[0008] Wherein, the anti-scalding cover has a texture portion, and the texture portion is arranged on the surface of the anti-scalding cover.
[0009] In one embodiment, the texture portion includes a printed texture, and the printed texture is formed on one side of the scald protection cover by silk screen printing or embossing.
[0010] In one embodiment, the texture portion includes an embossed texture, and the embossed texture is formed on the scald protection cover by calendering;
[0011] And / or, the texture portion includes an etching texture, and the etching texture is formed on the scald protection cover by chemical etching.
[0012] In one embodiment, the anti-scalding cover is made of acrylic or glass.
[0013] In one embodiment, the textured portion is provided on a surface of the anti-scalding cover close to the door ring.
[0014] In one embodiment, the door ring defines an observation port, and the anti-scalding cover is provided with a light-transmitting portion, and projected along the central axis of the observation port, at least a portion of the light-transmitting portion is located within the observation port;
[0015] Wherein, the texture portion is arranged on the periphery of the light-transmitting portion.
[0016] In one embodiment, the door ring comprises:
[0017] A first ring body connected to the anti-scalding cover; and
[0018] The second ring body is connected to the side of the first ring body facing away from the anti-scalding cover, and defines the observation port together with the first ring body.
[0019] In one embodiment, the first ring body is provided with a first assembly portion, the second ring body is provided with a second assembly portion, the first assembly portion is connected to the second assembly portion, and the projections of the first assembly portion and the second assembly portion on the scald protection cover are located within the textured portion; and / or,
[0020] Along the radial direction of the anti-scalding cover, the width d of the texture portion satisfies the relationship: 30 mm ≤ d ≤ 40 mm.
[0021] In one embodiment, the anti-scalding cover is connected to the surface of the first ring body facing away from the second ring body by gluing; and / or,
[0022] The door ring further includes a blocking member, which connects the first ring body and the second ring body and arches relative to the second ring body in a direction away from the first ring body. The blocking member is made of glass.
[0023] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a clothes processing device, comprising:
[0024] A box body, comprising a box body and a door assembly as described in any one of the above items; and
[0025] a barrel assembly, disposed in the box body and having a clothes processing chamber;
[0026] Wherein, the door assembly is movably connected to the box body to open or close the clothing processing chamber.
[0027] In the embodiments of the present application, a textured portion is provided on the scald shield. While achieving a differentiated design for the clothing treatment device through the textured portion of the scald shield, it avoids the need for a textured design on the door ring, eliminating the need for extensive design or adjustments to the door ring's injection mold, improving mold versatility and reducing costs. Furthermore, since the constraints of mold and injection molding techniques are eliminated, the textured portion can be designed in a more diverse manner, further enhancing product differentiation. Furthermore, the textured portion can be formed in a variety of ways on the scald shield, reducing processing difficulty, improving production efficiency, and shortening development cycles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a clothes processing device of the present application;
[0030] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a door assembly of the present application;
[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the side structure of the middle door assembly;
[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the middle door assembly.
[0033] Description of Figure Numbers:
[0034] 100. Clothes processing device; 10. Housing; 30. Door assembly; 31. Door body; 311. Door ring; 3111. First ring; 3113. Second ring; 313. Blocking member; 315. Observation port; 33. Anti-scalding cover; 331. Textured portion; 333. Light-transmitting portion.
[0035] The realization of the objectives, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the following part will further describe the embodiments of this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0037] When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.
[0038] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the previous and subsequent associated objects are in an "or" relationship.
[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.
[0040] The present application provides a clothes processing device, which may be a clothes dryer or a washing machine, for washing or drying clothes.
[0041] Combine Figure 1 The clothing processing device 100 includes a housing 10 and a barrel assembly (not shown). The housing 10 constitutes the outer shell of the clothing processing device 100, and can provide an installation base for components such as the barrel assembly, and play a protective role. At the same time, the surface of the housing 10 also constitutes the main appearance of the clothing processing device 100. The barrel assembly is a structure in the clothing processing device 100 that is mainly used to provide clothing processing functions. The barrel assembly defines a clothing processing cavity and a delivery port connected to the clothing processing cavity. Clothes can be put into the clothing processing cavity through the delivery port, or taken out of the clothing processing cavity through the delivery port. The housing 10 includes a box body and a door assembly 30. The door assembly 30 is movably connected to the box body outside the delivery port, so that the delivery port can be opened or closed.
[0042] Combine Figures 2 to 4 The door assembly 30 proposed in the embodiment of the present application includes a door body 31 and an anti-scalding cover 33.
[0043] The door body 31 is adapted to be movably connected to the box body. Optionally, the door body 31 may be connected to the box body by a hinged or sliding connection, and the opening may be opened and closed by a flip cover, a push-pull cover, or the like. This embodiment of the present application does not limit this. For example, the door body 31 includes a door ring 311 and a blocking member 313. The door ring 311 is used to connect to the box body and form a frame structure of the door assembly 30. The blocking member 313 is connected to the door ring 311 and protrudes into the clothing processing chamber relative to the door ring 311. The blocking member 313 can prevent clothing from falling out of the door when the clothing processing device 100 is in operation, effectively keeping the clothing in the clothing processing chamber to ensure the clothing processing effect.
[0044] The anti-scalding cover 33 is connected to the outer side of the door ring 311 and covers the door ring 311, thereby forming a part of the outer surface of the door assembly 30. Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, when viewing the laundry processing device 100 from the front, the door assembly 30 is largely covered by the anti-scalding cover 33. As will be appreciated, the temperature within the laundry processing chamber of some laundry processing devices 100 may be high during operation. The anti-scalding cover 33 effectively insulates the heat, preventing the user from direct contact with the heat source and reducing the risk of burns. Furthermore, the anti-scalding cover 33 effectively prevents dust, dirt, and other debris from entering the laundry processing device 100, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. Furthermore, the anti-scalding cover 33 enhances the overall appearance of the door assembly 30, improving the overall aesthetics of the laundry processing device 100.
[0045] In the embodiment of the present application, the door ring 311 can be made of plastic. To achieve a differentiated design, the related art often uses different patterns on the door ring. However, this method requires mold injection molding. Due to the limitations of mold and injection molding technology, the variety of patterns that can be achieved is limited, the molding is difficult, the cost is high, and it is not conducive to mass production.
[0046] Therefore, combined Figure 2 and Figure 4 In the embodiment of the present application, the anti-scalding cover 33 has a textured portion 331. The textured portion 331 is provided on the surface of the anti-scalding cover 33. For example, the textured portion 331 is provided on the surface of the anti-scalding cover 33 facing away from the door ring 311. In other words, the textured portion 331 is provided on the outer surface of the anti-scalding cover 33. The textured portion 331 can be provided on the anti-scalding cover 33 by printing, engraving, or other methods, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
[0047] As can be understood, the embodiment of the present application provides the textured portion 331 on the anti-scalding cover 33. While achieving a differentiated design for the clothing treatment device 100 through the textured portion 331 of the anti-scalding cover 33, it can avoid the need for a textured design on the door ring 311. This eliminates the need for excessive design or adjustment of the injection mold for the door ring 311, thereby improving mold versatility and reducing costs. Moreover, since it is free from the influence of mold and injection molding technology, the design of the textured portion 331 is more diverse, which can better create product differentiation. The textured portion 331 can be formed on the anti-scalding cover 33 in a variety of ways, which helps to reduce processing difficulty, improve production efficiency, and shorten the development cycle.
[0048] For example, the anti-scalding cover 33 is in the shape of a plate, and the texture portion 331 can be formed more conveniently by printing on the plate-shaped anti-scalding cover 33 .
[0049] Furthermore, the textured portion 331 on the outer surface of the scald shield 33 provides an anti-slip effect, making it easier for users to handle and improving operational safety. In one embodiment, the textured portion 331 can also be provided on the surface of the scald shield 33 near the door ring 311. This way, the textured portion 331 is not exposed to the outside world and is less susceptible to wear, allowing for better preservation and increased durability.
[0050] In some embodiments, the textured portion 331 includes a printed texture, which is formed on one side of the scald shield 33 via silk screen printing or embossing. For example, the printed texture is formed on the outer surface of the scald shield 33 via screen printing. The principles of screen printing are well-known and will not be elaborated upon in this embodiment. Screen printing offers excellent versatility, eliminating restrictions on the shape or surface flatness of the scald shield 33 and allowing for a wider range of materials. Furthermore, the variety of printed textures allows for a wider range of product designs, meeting the needs of differentiated product design while also facilitating personalized customization.
[0051] In some other embodiments, the texture portion 331 may further include other textures. For some structures where the anti-scald cover 33 is made of glass, the texture portion 331 may further include embossed textures, etched textures, and the like.
[0052] Embossed textures are created by pressing the glass onto one or both sides using patterned rollers before the glass hardens. The pressed glass is then cooled in an annealing furnace before undergoing cutting and other processes to form the scald shield 33. The embossed texture imparts a variety of patterns of varying depths to the surface of the scald shield 33, creating a decorative aesthetic. Furthermore, the uneven surface of the embossed texture diffuses light, creating a hazy visual effect on the outer surface of the scald shield 33.
[0053] For etching textures, an etchant (such as hydrofluoric acid) chemically reacts with silicon on the glass surface, producing soluble compounds. These compounds are then carried away by the etchant, creating a bumpy pattern on the glass surface that, in combination, forms the etched texture. By precisely controlling the etchant concentration, temperature, and etching time, high-precision or complex patterns can be produced. The etched glass pattern is resistant to wear and fading, and has excellent durability.
[0054] It is understood that the textured portion 331 of the anti-scalding cover 33 can include multiple textures, for example, a printed texture can be overlaid on an embossed anti-scalding cover 33. In this way, the multiple textures on the anti-scalding cover 33 can be combined to form a more diverse and layered pattern or pattern, thereby meeting diverse customization needs.
[0055] In some embodiments, the anti-scalding cover 33 is transparent or partially transparent. For example, the anti-scalding cover 33 can be made of glass or acrylic. Of course, the anti-scalding cover 33 can also be opaque, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.
[0056] For some anti-scalding covers 33, the structure is transparent or partially transparent. Figure 4 In one embodiment, the door ring 311 defines an observation port 315, and the anti-scalding cover 33 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 333. Projected along the central axis of the observation port 315, at least a portion of the light-transmitting portion 333 is located within the observation port 315. Accordingly, the blocking member 313 can also be made of glass. Light can pass from the clothing processing chamber through the blocking member 313, the observation port 315, and the light-transmitting portion 333, thereby being observable to the human eye and facilitating the user's observation of the operating conditions within the clothing processing chamber. For example, the observation port 315 is circular, and the light-transmitting portion 333 is also circular. The central axes of the light-transmitting portion 333 and the observation port 315 coincide, and their radii are approximately the same, presenting a symmetrical aesthetic and enabling the user to fully understand the conditions within the clothing processing chamber.
[0057] In this embodiment, the textured portion 331 is disposed around the periphery of the light-transmitting portion 333 to prevent light from passing through the light-transmitting portion 333, thereby reducing the impact on the user's observation and improving the user experience. For example, the textured portion 331 is disposed in a ring shape around the light-transmitting portion 333, making it easier for the user to focus on the light-transmitting portion 333 and shielding the edges of structures such as the door ring 311 or the barrel assembly, thereby improving the overall appearance.
[0058] The anti-scalding cover 33 and the door ring 311 can be connected by gluing, bolting or snapping. For example, the anti-scalding cover 33 is a glass part, and the anti-scalding cover 33 and the door ring 311 are connected by gluing to avoid affecting the structural strength of the anti-scalding cover 33 due to punching.
[0059] Combine Figure 4In one embodiment, the door ring 311 includes a first ring body 3111 and a second ring body 3113 that are separately formed. The first ring body 3111 is connected to the anti-scalding cover 33, and the second ring body 3113 is connected to the side of the first ring body 3111 away from the anti-scalding cover 33, and together with the first ring body 3111, defines the above-mentioned observation port 315.
[0060] Optionally, the first ring body 3111 and the second ring body 3113 are both plastic parts and are connected by at least one detachable method selected from the group consisting of a snap connection, a bolt connection, and an adhesive connection. The separate door ring 311 can reduce material consumption, lower processing difficulty, and improve processing efficiency.
[0061] For example, the first ring body 3111 is provided with a first assembly portion, and the second ring body 3113 is provided with a second assembly portion, which are connected by screws. To enhance aesthetics, the projections of the first and second assembly portions on the anti-scalding cover 33 are located within the textured portion 331. Thus, when the laundry treatment device 100 is observed from the outside, the first and second assembly portions are obscured by the textured portion 331, resulting in a cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing, and more integrated appearance of the laundry treatment device 100.
[0062] For example, the first and second assembly portions are both generally annular in shape, and the textured portion 331 is also annular in shape. Along the radial direction of the scald shield 33, the width d of the textured portion 331 satisfies the relationship: 30 mm ≤ d ≤ 40 mm. It is understood that in this embodiment, if the width d is greater than 40 mm, the textured portion 331 may obstruct the observation port 315. However, if the width d is less than 30 mm, the textured portion 331 may be insufficiently wide, potentially exposing the first and second assembly portions and affecting the aesthetics. Therefore, to ensure the proper function of the observation port 315 and its aesthetics, the embodiment of the present application stipulates that the width d satisfies the relationship: 30 mm ≤ d ≤ 40 mm. Alternatively, d may be 30 mm, 35 mm, 38 mm, etc., without limitation herein.
[0063] Alternatively, the first ring body 3111 and the second ring body 3113 can also be connected by snapping, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly. The blocking member 313 can be jointly limited by the first ring body 3111 and the second ring body 3113, and the anti-scalding cover 33 is connected to the side of the first ring body 3111 away from the blocking member 313 by gluing.
[0064] Of course, the door ring 311 may also be an integrated structure, and the blocking member 313 and the anti-scalding cover 33 may also be connected to the door ring 311 by other means such as gluing, and the embodiment of the present application does not impose any restrictions on this.
[0065] The above is an explanation of the specific structure of the door assembly 30 of the embodiment of the present application. It can be understood that since the clothing processing device 100 of the embodiment of the present application adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here. The same or similar numbers in the drawings of this embodiment correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of this application, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "up", "down", "left", "right" and the like indicating the orientation or position relationship, they are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the position relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limiting this application. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0066] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.
Claims
1. A door assembly, used in a clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A door body, comprising a door ring for movably connecting to the housing of the laundry processing device; and an anti-scalding cover connected to one side of the door ring and used to form a part of the outer surface of the door assembly; Wherein, the anti-scalding cover has a texture portion, and the texture portion is arranged on the surface of the anti-scalding cover.
2. The door assembly according to claim 1, wherein The texture portion includes a printed texture, and the printed texture is formed on one side of the anti-scalding cover by silk screen printing or embossing.
3. The door assembly according to claim 1, wherein The texture portion includes an embossed texture, and the embossed texture is formed on the anti-scalding cover by calendering; And / or, the texture portion includes an etching texture, and the etching texture is formed on the scald protection cover by chemical etching.
4. The door assembly according to claim 1, wherein The anti-scalding cover is made of acrylic or glass.
5. The door assembly according to claim 1, wherein The texture portion is arranged on a surface of the anti-scalding cover close to the door ring.
6. The door assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The door ring defines an observation port, and the anti-scalding cover is provided with a light-transmitting portion, which is projected along the central axis of the observation port, and at least a portion of the light-transmitting portion is located within the observation port; Wherein, the texture portion is arranged on the periphery of the light-transmitting portion.
7. The door assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The door ring comprises: A first ring body connected to the anti-scalding cover; and The second ring body is connected to the side of the first ring body facing away from the anti-scalding cover, and defines the observation port together with the first ring body.
8. The door assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The first ring body is provided with a first assembly portion, the second ring body is provided with a second assembly portion, the first assembly portion is connected to the second assembly portion, and the projections of the first assembly portion and the second assembly portion on the scald protection cover are located within the textured portion; and / or, Along the radial direction of the anti-scalding cover, the width d of the texture portion satisfies the relationship: 30 mm ≤ d ≤ 40 mm.
9. The door assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The anti-scalding cover is connected to the surface of the first ring body facing away from the second ring body by gluing; and / or, The door ring further includes a blocking member, which connects the first ring body and the second ring body and arches relative to the second ring body in a direction away from the first ring body. The blocking member is made of glass.
10. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A box body, comprising a box body and a door assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and a barrel assembly, disposed in the box body and having a clothes processing chamber; Wherein, the door assembly is movably connected to the box body to open or close the clothing processing chamber.