Panel assembly of drawing box body and household appliance

Abstract

The utility model relates to a panel assembly of a drawing box body, which is used for household appliances. The panel assembly comprises an installation part and a decoration part, the installation part comprises a body and a handle connected to the body, the body is provided with a first side and a second side which are oppositely arranged and further provided with an installation face arranged on the first side and an opening formed in the installation face, and the handle is located at the opening. The main body is further provided with a handle inlet part sunken towards the second side and an assembly structure arranged on the second side; the handle has a forming state and an assembling state, and in the forming state, the projection of the handle in the drawing direction of the drawing box body is not overlapped with the projection of the handle inlet part in the drawing direction of the drawing box body; in an assembly state, the projection of the handle in the drawing direction of the drawing box body is overlapped or aligned with the projection of the handle inlet part in the drawing direction of the drawing box body; the decorating part is connected to the mounting face, and at least the opening and the handle are covered by the decorating part. The panel assembly can meet the requirements of mold forming and appearance design at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a panel assembly of a drawer box and a household appliance. Background Art

[0002] Home appliances like washing machines and dryers typically feature display windows and drawers, such as detergent dispensers, on the upper front surface. As consumers demand aesthetically pleasing home appliances, such as larger display areas, back-printed display panels, concealed handles, and a consistent visual experience, the design of the drawer panel still has room for improvement in meeting both mold forming and exterior design requirements. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a panel assembly of a pull-out box and a household appliance to solve the problem that the panel can meet the requirements of mold forming and appearance design at the same time.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a panel assembly of a drawer box for use in a household appliance, the panel assembly comprising:

[0005] The mounting member comprises a main body and a handle connected to the main body, the main body having a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other in a pulling direction of the pull-out box body, the main body further comprising a mounting surface arranged on the first side and an opening opened in the mounting surface, the handle being located at the opening; the main body further comprising a handle entrance portion communicating with the opening and recessed on the second side, and an assembly structure arranged on the second side, the assembly structure being arranged at the handle entrance portion; the handle has a formed state and an assembled state, in which the handle is integrally formed with the main body, and a projection of the handle along the pulling direction of the pull-out box body does not overlap with a projection of the handle entrance portion along the pulling direction of the pull-out box body; in the assembled state, the handle does not extend beyond the mounting surface, and a projection of the handle along the pulling direction of the pull-out box body overlaps or is aligned with a projection of the handle entrance portion along the pulling direction of the pull-out box body;

[0006] A decorative member is connected to the mounting surface, and at least the opening and the handle are covered by the decorative member.

[0007] In some embodiments, in the formed state, along the height direction of the pull-out box body, the distance between the projection of the handle along the pulling direction of the pull-out box body and the projection of the handle entrance along the pulling direction of the pull-out box body is greater than or equal to 4 mm; and / or the assembly structure is arranged at the opening edge of the handle entrance.

[0008] In some embodiments, in the assembled state, an edge of the handle close to the assembly structure along the height direction of the drawer box body is flush with an edge of the mounting surface close to the assembly structure along the height direction of the drawer box body.

[0009] In some embodiments, a gripping portion is provided on a surface of the handle protruding toward the assembly structure, and the gripping portion is located at an edge of the handle close to the assembly structure in a height direction of the drawer box body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the main body has an upper edge of an opening away from the assembly structure along the height direction of the pull-out box body; the handle has a first side close to the assembly structure and a second side away from the assembly structure along the height direction of the pull-out box body; in the formed state, the second side of the handle is connected to the upper edge of the opening of the main body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second side of the handle is connected to the upper edge of the opening of the main body through a deformation portion, and the deformation portion can produce deformation so that the handle can be flipped around the upper edge of the opening relative to the main body, so that the handle can be flipped from the formed state to the assembled state; wherein, in the formed state, the handle is folded relative to the main body in a direction away from the assembly structure.

[0012] In some embodiments, the wall thickness of the deformation portion is smaller than the wall thickness of the handle and the wall thickness of the main body; and / or the wall thickness of the deformation portion is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm; and / or the cross-sectional shape of the deformation portion perpendicular to the width direction of the pull-out box body is arc-shaped.

[0013] In some embodiments, in the formed state, the second side of the handle is connected to the upper edge of the opening of the main body through at least one weak portion, and the weak portion can be broken under force, so that the handle can be separated from the main body, so that the handle can be moved from the formed state to the assembled state.

[0014] In some embodiments, the width of the weak portion is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 3 mm; and / or the number of the weak portions is 2 to 3, and the multiple weak portions are spaced apart along the width direction of the pull-out box body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the mounting member further includes a fixing structure configured to fix the handle to the opening on the main body in the assembled state.

[0016] In some embodiments, the decorative piece is made of at least partially transparent material; and / or the decorative piece is adhesively fixed to the mounting surface; and / or the decorative piece includes a printed layer or a film layer, and the printed layer or film layer is arranged on the side of the decorative piece connected to the mounting surface.

[0017] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a household appliance, comprising: a panel assembly of a pull-out box body as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0018] In some embodiments, the household appliance further includes a display window panel, and the panel assembly is adjacent to the display window panel; wherein, when the pull-out box body is closed, the decorative part of the panel assembly is flush with the surface of the display window panel, and the opposite side edges of the decorative part along the height direction of the pull-out box body are flush with the opposite side edges of the display window panel along the height direction of the pull-out box body; and / or the decorative part and the display window panel have the same material, / or production process and / or installation method.

[0019] The above-described panel assembly and household appliance for a drawer box body have a handle in a formed state and an assembled state. The projection of the handle in the formed state along the drawer box body's drawing direction does not overlap with the projection of the handle inlet along the drawer box body's drawing direction. This creates a penetration area between the formed handle and the handle inlet, facilitating demolding. The mounting member meets mold forming requirements and can be integrally molded using a forming mold, resulting in simple and convenient manufacturing and reduced production costs. Furthermore, the assembled handle does not extend beyond the mounting surface, and the projection of the handle in the assembled state along the drawer box body's drawing direction overlaps or aligns with the projection of the handle inlet along the drawer box body's drawing direction. This allows the assembled handle to obscure the handle inlet and the opening, effectively concealing the opening area. This improves the integrity of the panel assembly, reduces exposure of the assembly structure on the back of the panel assembly, and enhances the aesthetics of the panel assembly. Furthermore, the decorative piece can achieve a consistent and coherent visual effect with the display window panel. Furthermore, this enables the use of large-area decorative pieces, facilitating a larger display area and better meeting design requirements. The panel assembly can also meet assembly requirements and has better ergonomics. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a pull-out box of a household appliance in some embodiments of the present application.

[0021] Figure 2 A front view of a panel assembly provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0022] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a panel assembly provided for some embodiments of the present application.

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of the handle of the mounting member provided in some embodiments of the present application in a formed state.

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the handle of the mounting member provided in some embodiments of the present application in an assembled state.

[0025] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the handle of the mounting member in a formed state provided in other embodiments of the present application.

[0026] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the handle of the mounting member in the assembled state provided in other embodiments of the present application.

[0027] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of manufacturing mounting parts using the in-die cutting solution provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure.

[0029] Figure 10 A partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the handle of the mounting member provided in some embodiments of the present application in an assembled state.

[0030] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of household appliances provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0031] Figure Number:

[0032] 200, drawer box; 202, material box;

[0033] 100. Panel assembly; 1. Mounting member; 11. Main body; 111. Mounting surface; 112. Opening; 113. Handle entrance; 114. Assembly structure; 115. Upper edge of opening; 12. Handle; 121. Grip; 122. First edge; 123. Second edge; 13. Deformed portion; 14. Weak portion; 2. Decorative member; 15. Fixing structure; 151. First connecting portion; 152. Second connecting portion; 153. Third connecting portion; 154. Fourth connecting portion;

[0034] 300. Display window panel; 1000. Household appliances; 2000. Blade. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0040] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0041] like Figure 1 The figure shows a retractable drawer 200 for a household appliance. The drawer 200 includes a panel assembly 100 (which acts as a handle) and a storage compartment 202 for storing items. For example, the drawer 200 could be a detergent dispenser in a washing machine or washer-dryer, or a condensate drawer in a clothes dryer or washer-dryer. The back of the panel assembly 100 is provided with an interface structure that connects to the storage compartment 202 and other structures. The storage compartment 202 is connected to the back of the panel assembly 100.

[0042] The panel assembly 100 is usually a part of the panel of a household appliance and has an appearance function. Therefore, the product design of the panel assembly 100 needs to meet both mold forming and appearance design requirements.

[0043] See Figures 2 to 7 , Figure 2 shows a front view of a panel assembly in some embodiments of the present application, Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view of a panel assembly in some embodiments of the present application, Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the handle of the mounting member in some embodiments of the present application in a formed state is shown. Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the handle of the mounting member in some embodiments of the present application in an assembled state is shown. Figure 6 Schematic diagram showing the structure of the handle of the mounting member in some other embodiments of the present application in a formed state, Figure 7 Schematic diagrams showing the structure of the handle of the mounting member in some other embodiments of the present application in an assembled state.

[0044] like Figures 2 to 7As shown in , the X direction is the pulling direction of the drawer box, the Y direction is the width direction of the drawer box, and the Z direction is the height direction of the drawer box. The X direction, Y direction, and Z direction are perpendicular to each other. When the panel assembly 100 is installed in the household appliance, the side facing the outside of the household appliance is the front side of the panel assembly 100, and the side facing the inside of the household appliance is the back side of the panel assembly 100. The thickness direction of the panel assembly 100 is the pulling direction X of the drawer box, the width direction of the panel assembly 100 is the width direction Y of the drawer box, and the height direction of the panel assembly 100 is the height direction Z of the drawer box.

[0045] The panel assembly 100 includes a mounting member 1 and a decorative member 2. The mounting member 1 serves as the mounting base of the panel assembly 100. The mounting member 1 includes a main body 11, and the first side and the second side of the main body 11 are arranged relatively along the thickness direction X of the panel assembly 100. The first side of the main body 11 is the front side of the panel assembly 100, and the second side of the main body 11 is the back side of the panel assembly 100. The first side of the main body 11 is provided with a mounting surface 111, that is, the mounting surface 111 is provided on the front side of the panel assembly 100. The decorative member 2 is connected to the mounting surface 111 to set the decorative member 2 on the front side of the panel assembly 100. The decorative member 2 can play a decorative role, beautify the appearance, and improve the aesthetics of the panel assembly 100. The second side of the main body 11 is provided with an assembly structure 114, which can be used to connect the material box 202 to connect the material box 202 to the back of the panel assembly 100.

[0046] The main body 11 has an opening 112 opened on the mounting surface 111, that is, the opening 112 is located on the front side of the panel assembly 100. The mounting member 1 also includes a handle 12, which is connected to the main body 11 and is located at the opening 112, that is, the handle 12 is provided on the front side of the panel assembly 100. The handle 12 is used for the user to hold when pulling out the panel assembly 100, so that the user can apply force to pull out the panel assembly 100. For example, the handle 12 can be a sheet. The handle 12 and the opening 112 can reuse the space of the mounting surface 111, and can realize the reuse of the limited space of the panel assembly 100, which helps to meet the design requirements of the panel assembly 100 with a smaller space.

[0047] The main body 11 also has a handle entrance portion 113. The handle entrance portion 113 is connected to the opening 112 and is recessed toward the second side of the main body 11, which means that the handle entrance portion 113 is spaced apart from the mounting surface 111, so that a hollow space is formed between the handle entrance portion 113 and the mounting surface 111, and the hollow space passes through to the back side of the panel assembly 100, while the opening 112 on the front side of the panel assembly 100 is connected to the hollow space, thereby forming an opening area that passes through the main body 11 along the pulling direction X of the pull-out box body between the handle entrance portion 113 and the mounting surface 111. On the second side of the main body 11, an assembly structure 114 is provided on the handle entrance portion 113. On the first side of the main body 11, there is a spacing area between the handle entrance portion 113 and the handle 12, and the spacing area forms the entrance of the handle groove. In some embodiments, the handle entrance portion 113 is located below the mounting surface 111 in the height direction Z of the panel assembly 100.

[0048] The handle 12 can have a formed state and an assembled state, that is, the mounting member 1 is configured as a deformable structure.

[0049] Among them, Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in the formed state, the projection of the handle 12 along the pulling direction X of the drawer box body does not overlap with the projection of the handle entrance portion 113 along the pulling direction X of the drawer box body. In this way, the obstruction of the handle entrance portion 113 and the assembly structure 114 by the handle 12 in the formed state along the pulling direction X of the drawer box body can be reduced, and the handle 12 and the handle entrance portion 113 can be prevented from being inverted and affecting the mold ejection. During the mold manufacturing process, the mounting part 1 can form a penetration area between the handle 12 in the formed state and the handle entrance portion 113, and the mounting part 1 can be ejected from the mold normally by opening and closing the mold, meeting the requirements of mold forming. The mounting part 1 can be integrally injection molded using a forming mold, that is, the mounting part 1 can be an integrally formed part. At this time, the handle 12 is integrally formed with the main body 11, the handle 12 is in a formed state, and the mounting part 1 can be easily ejected from the mold. The one-piece molded part can improve the structural and performance stability of the mounting part 1, and can improve the appearance reliability. In addition, it is convenient to form in one step and is simple to manufacture. The mounting part 1 does not need to be disassembled, which can reduce production processes, reduce consumption, and reduce costs.

[0050] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, in the assembled state, handle 12 does not extend beyond mounting surface 111, meaning that the surface of handle 12 is flush with mounting surface 111 or that handle 12 is offset relative to mounting surface 111 toward mounting structure 114. Because handle 12 does not extend beyond mounting surface 111, when decorative element 2 is attached to mounting surface 111, interference with decorative element 2 is minimized, thus meeting assembly requirements.

[0051] The projection of the handle 12 in the assembled state along the pull-out direction X of the drawer body overlaps or aligns with the projection of the handle entrance portion 113 along the pull-out direction X of the drawer body. In this way, the handle 12 in the assembled state can cover the handle entrance portion 113 and the opening 112, thereby reducing the exposure of the opening area, achieving the effect of hiding the opening area, improving the integrity of the panel assembly 100, and reducing the exposure of the assembly structure 114 on the back of the panel assembly 100, thereby improving the aesthetics of the panel assembly 100.

[0052] The assembly process of the mounting member 1 may be as follows: deforming the handle 12 to an assembled state so that the handle 12 does not extend beyond the mounting surface 111 ; connecting the decorative member 2 to the mounting surface 111 so that the decorative member 2 at least covers the opening 112 and the handle 12 .

[0053] Since the handle 12 is provided and the decorative member 2 covers the opening 112 and the handle 12, the back of the decorative member 2 does not extend beyond the mounting member 1, reducing direct contact with the back of the decorative member 2, providing better ergonomics and reducing the impact of long-term use on the appearance of the decorative member 2. Since direct contact with the back of the decorative member 2 is reduced, no additional structure is required for the back of the decorative member 2, and the decorative member 2 can be used with the display window panel 300 (as described below and Figure 11 The same back printing or in-mold decoration process as described above can improve the aesthetics and present a consistent visual effect.

[0054] The panel assembly 100 of the drawer box of the present application is configured such that the handle 12 has a formed state and an assembled state. The projection of the handle 12 in the formed state along the drawer box's drawer direction X does not overlap with the projection of the handle inlet 113 along the drawer box's drawer direction X. This allows a penetration area to be formed between the handle 12 in the formed state and the handle inlet 113, facilitating demolding. The mounting member 1 can meet mold forming requirements and can be integrally molded using a forming mold, resulting in simple and convenient manufacturing and reduced production costs. Furthermore, the handle 12 in the assembled state does not extend beyond the mounting surface 111, and the projection of the handle 12 in the assembled state along the drawer box's drawer direction X overlaps or aligns with the projection of the handle inlet 113 along the drawer box's drawer direction X. This allows the handle 12 in the assembled state to obscure the handle inlet 113 and the opening 112, achieving the effect of concealing the opening area. This improves the integrity of the panel assembly 100, reduces exposure of the assembly structure 114 on the back of the panel assembly 100, and enhances the aesthetics of the panel assembly 100. Furthermore, the decorative element 2 meets assembly requirements, offers improved ergonomics, and can utilize the same back-printing or in-mold decoration process as the display window panel, enhancing aesthetics and presenting a consistent visual effect. Thus, the panel assembly 100 simultaneously meets both mold forming and exterior design requirements, addressing the issue of exposed openings in the handle 12 formed during the mold manufacturing process.

[0055] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in the formed state, along the height direction Z of the drawer box body, the distance D between the projection of the handle 12 along the drawing direction X of the drawer box body and the projection of the handle entrance portion 113 along the drawing direction X of the drawer box body is greater than or equal to 4 mm. The distance D between the projection of the handle 12 along the drawing direction X of the drawer box body and the projection of the handle entrance portion 113 along the drawing direction X of the drawer box body in the formed state in the height direction Z of the drawer box body refers to the spacing distance of the spacing area between the handle 12 and the handle entrance portion 113 in the height direction Z of the drawer box body. In the height direction Z of the drawer box body, there is a spacing area between the handle 12 and the handle entrance portion 113 in the formed state. This spacing area can provide the penetration area required for the mold to penetrate and eject. The spacing distance of this spacing area in the height direction Z of the drawer box body is the penetration thickness of the penetration area.

[0056] By setting the distance D between the projection of the handle 12 in the formed state along the pulling direction X of the pull-out box body and the projection of the handle entrance 113 along the pulling direction X of the pull-out box body in the height direction Z of the pull-out box body to be greater than or equal to 4 mm, the mold penetration thickness of the mounting part 1 can be greater than or equal to 4 mm, so as to meet the mold matching requirements of mold manufacturing, facilitate the normal opening and closing of the mold, and meet the mold forming requirements.

[0057] In some embodiments, the distance D between the projection of the formed handle 12 along the pulling direction X of the pull-out box body and the projection of the handle entrance 113 along the pulling direction X of the pull-out box body in the height direction Z of the pull-out box body can be set to be less than or equal to 5 mm.

[0058] In some embodiments, the mounting structure 114 is provided at the opening edge of the handle inlet 113. Due to the presence of the mounting structure 114, an opening area cannot be provided at the location of the mounting structure 114. Therefore, the opening edge of the handle inlet 113 is flush with the mounting structure 114, and the handle inlet 113 can be moved downward as much as possible, thereby facilitating the realization of the largest possible surface of the decorative member 2, thereby making it possible to align with a large display window panel.

[0059] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in the assembled state, the edge of the handle 12 close to the assembly structure 114 along the height direction Z of the drawer box body is flush with the edge of the mounting surface 111 close to the assembly structure 114 along the height direction Z of the drawer box body.

[0060] By setting the edge of the handle 12 in the assembled state to be flush with the edge of the mounting surface 111, the handle 12 and the mounting surface 111 can form a mounting area with no gaps on the circumferential edge, which can improve the overall appearance. Moreover, when the decorative part 2 is connected to the mounting surface 111, the mounting part 1 can better cover the back of the decorative part 2, reducing the possibility of the back of the decorative part 2 being directly touched, and has better ergonomics.

[0061] In some embodiments, as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, a gripping portion 121 is provided on the surface of the handle 12 facing the assembly structure 114 , and the gripping portion 121 is located at the edge of the handle 12 close to the assembly structure 114 along the height direction of the drawer box body.

[0062] The protruding grip portion 121 can match the hand shape of the user when operating the handle 12. At the same time, the grip portion 121 is located on the edge of the handle 12 near the entrance of the handle groove, so that the grip portion 121 can match the grip position of the user when operating the handle 12. In this way, when the user pulls out the panel assembly 100, the grip portion 121 can provide the user with a gripping area, making it easier for the user to apply force to pull out the panel assembly 100, and facilitating user operation.

[0063] In some embodiments, the surface of the grip portion 121 may be a curved surface. The convex curvature of the grip portion 121 may match the curvature of the user's fingers, allowing the user's hand to fit more closely to the grip portion 121 and improving the user's operating experience.

[0064] In some embodiments, as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the main body 11 has an upper edge 115 of the opening away from the assembly structure 114 along the height direction Z of the drawer box body. The handle 12 has a first side 122 close to the assembly structure 114 and a second side 123 away from the assembly structure 114 along the height direction Z of the drawer box body. In the formed state, the second side 123 of the handle 12 is connected to the upper edge 115 of the opening of the main body 11.

[0065] The handle 12 in the formed state is connected to the upper edge 115 of the opening of the main body 11, and a mold ejection space can be formed between the first side 122 of the handle 12 in the formed state and the handle entrance portion 113, so that the forming mold for the mounting part 1 is feasible and meets the mold forming requirements.

[0066] In some embodiments, as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the second side 123 of the handle 12 is connected to the upper edge 115 of the opening of the main body 11 via the deformable portion 13. The deformable portion 13 can deform to allow the handle 12 to flip relative to the main body 11 around the upper edge 115 of the opening, thereby allowing the handle 12 to flip from a formed state to an assembled state. In the formed state, the handle 12 is folded relative to the main body 11 in a direction away from the assembly structure 114.

[0067] The mounting member 1 also includes a deforming portion 13. The handle 12 is connected to the upper edge 115 of the opening of the main body 11 via the deforming portion 13. The angle at which the handle 12 folds relative to the main body 11 in the formed state is related to the mold penetration thickness. Specifically, the minimum distance between the first side 122 of the handle 12 and the handle entrance 113 should be greater than 4 mm to meet mold matching requirements. Because the deforming portion 13 is capable of deformation, the handle 12 can fold relative to the main body 11 through the deforming portion 13, transforming from the formed state to the assembled state. The folding movement of the handle 12 is centered around the upper edge 115 of the opening. After the handle 12 rotates and folds around the upper edge 115, its radial length remains unchanged, but it effectively shields the opening area, achieving a better appearance. During assembly, the handle 12 is pressed downward toward the assembly structure 114 and folded, so that the handle 12 and the mounting surface 111 are flush. By covering the surface of the handle 12 and the mounting surface 111 with the decorative member 2 , the back structure of the panel assembly 100 can be hidden, thereby achieving the effect of concealing the opening area.

[0068] By providing the deformation portion 13 to connect the handle 12 to the upper edge 115 of the opening of the main body 11, the handle 12 can be folded and assembled, which is simple and convenient to operate and can save costs. The mounting part 1 can meet the mold forming requirements while also effectively meeting the appearance design requirements, and can better meet consumer needs.

[0069] In some embodiments, the wall thickness of the deformed portion 13 is smaller than the wall thickness of the handle 12 and the wall thickness of the main body 11 .

[0070] The handle 12 is connected to the main body 11 via a thinner deformable portion 13. The thinner wall thickness of the deformable portion 13 reduces deformation stress, making it easier for the deformable portion 13 to deform relative to the handle 12 and main body 11. During assembly, when the handle 12 is pressed downward, deformation is more likely to occur in the deformable portion 13, facilitating the folding and installation of the handle 12. This improves the precision of the folding assembly, achieves a better appearance, and mitigates issues such as breakage caused by excessive stress and difficulty in installation.

[0071] In some embodiments, the wall thickness of the deformed portion 13 is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm.

[0072] To reduce the deformation stress of the deformable portion 13 and address the issues of breakage and difficulty in installation caused by excessive stress, the wall thickness of the deformable portion 13 can be reduced to less than or equal to 2.5 mm. Considering the feasibility of mold forming of the deformable portion 13, the minimum wall thickness of the deformable portion 13 can be 1.5 mm without affecting injection molding conditions. Thus, setting the wall thickness of the deformable portion 13 within a range of 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm can reduce the deformation stress of the deformable portion 13 without affecting injection molding conditions, lowering the risk of breakage of the deformable portion 13, facilitating the installation of the handle 12, and improving assembly accuracy.

[0073] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cross-sectional shape of the deformation portion 13 perpendicular to the width direction Y of the drawer box body is an arc.

[0074] The deformable portion 13 can be designed in an arc shape, such as, but not limited to, a circular arc or an elliptical arc. In some embodiments, the deformable portion 13 can also be designed with a gradually varying wall thickness. This can reduce the deformation stress of the deformable portion 13 and the risk of fracture. This can facilitate the proper installation of the handle 12, improve assembly accuracy, and mitigate issues such as fracture caused by excessive stress and difficulty in proper installation.

[0075] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in the formed state, the second side 123 of the handle 12 is connected to the upper edge 115 of the opening of the main body 11 through at least one weak portion 14, and the weak portion 14 can be broken by force, so that the handle 12 can be separated from the main body 11, so that the handle 12 can be moved from the formed state to the assembled state.

[0076] The mounting member 1 further includes a weak portion 14. The weak portion 14 is a structure that is more susceptible to fracture under stress than the main body 11 and the handle 12. For example, the weak portion 14 may have a smaller wall thickness or width than the main body 11 and the handle 12 to make it more susceptible to fracture under stress.

[0077] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the manufacturing of the mounting member 1 using the die-cutting solution in some embodiments of the present application is shown. Figure 9 Shown Figure 8A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the structure in FIG. At least one weak portion 14 can be formed using an in-mold cutting scheme. The principle of the in-mold cutting scheme in this application is as follows: a blade 2000 is added to the forming mold of the mounting member 1; the mounting member 1 is integrally injection molded using the forming mold; after the plastic cools and solidifies, the blade 2000 is used to cut inside the mold, severing the connection structure between the main body 11 and the handle 12 except for the weak portion 14, thereby preventing the handle 12 from being completely separated from the main body 11. That is, the handle 12 and the main body 11 are connected only through the weak portion 14.

[0078] In order to meet the mold manufacturability, the opening area must meet the penetration thickness requirement. For example, the opening area must meet the penetration area of ​​more than 4 mm. The distance between the first side 122 and the second side 123 of the handle 12 can be shortened, that is, the length of the handle 12 can be shortened, and the handle 12 can be moved up to form a peninsula shape.

[0079] After the part is taken out, during the assembly process, for example, a worker can manually break the weak portion 14 and move the handle 12 for installation. This provides a higher degree of freedom in installation, a higher assembly accuracy, and a better appearance after assembly.

[0080] By providing a weak portion 14 to connect the handle 12 to the upper edge 115 of the opening of the main body 11, the handle 12 can be separated from the main body 11 and then moved and installed. The installation freedom is high and the assembly accuracy is higher. Under the premise of meeting the manufacturability of the mold, the handle 12 can provide a better appearance after assembly.

[0081] In some embodiments, the width of the weakened portion 14 is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 3 mm.

[0082] To make the weak portion 14 more susceptible to fracture under stress, the width of the weak portion 14 can be reduced, for example, to less than or equal to 3 mm. Considering the feasibility of the in-mold cutting solution and preventing complete separation of the handle 12 from the main body 11, the width of the weak portion 14 should not be too small, for example, it can be greater than or equal to 2 mm. Thus, the width of the weak portion 14 can be set within a range of 2 mm to 3 mm, which can reduce the width of the weak portion 14 while ensuring mold manufacturability. This makes the weak portion 14 more susceptible to fracture under stress and facilitates assembly.

[0083] In some embodiments, the number of the weak portions 14 is 2 to 3, and the multiple weak portions 14 are arranged at intervals along the width direction Y of the drawer box.

[0084] Through in-mold cutting, two weak portions 14 can be reserved on both sides of the handle 12 in the width direction Y, or three weak portions 14 can be reserved in the width direction Y of the handle 12. In this way, the formed handle 12 is connected to the main body 11 via two or three weak portions 14, which provides a stable and reliable connection, symmetrical force on the handle 12, and facilitates breaking all weak portions 14 at once during assembly, facilitating assembly operations and improving assembly efficiency.

[0085] In some embodiments, see Figures 4 to 7 , and combined with Figure 10 , Figure 10 A partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the handle 12 of the mounting member 1 in some embodiments of the present application is shown in an assembled state. The mounting member 1 also includes a fixing structure 15, which is configured to fix the handle 12 to the opening 112 on the main body 11 in the assembled state.

[0086] The fixing structure 15 may include but is not limited to a snap-fit ​​structure, a threaded connection structure, etc. In some embodiments, Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, in the folding assembly solution, the fixing structure 15 may include a first connecting portion 151 provided on the handle 12 and a second connecting portion 152 correspondingly provided on the main body 11. The second connecting portion 152 is provided near the opening 112, and the first connecting portion 151 may be close to the first side 122 of the handle 12. After the folding handle 12 is pressed down, the first connecting portion 151 and the second connecting portion 152 are matched and connected to limit the handle 12 to the assembled state. For example, the first connecting portion 151 may be a buckle, and the second connecting portion 152 may be a slot, and the handle 12 and the main body 11 are engaged by the buckle. In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in the die-cutting solution, the fixing structure 15 includes a third connecting portion 153 and a fourth connecting portion 154. Multiple third connecting portions 153 are provided on opposite sides of the handle 12 in the width direction, and multiple fourth connecting portions 154 are provided on opposite sides of the opening 112 in the width direction Y on the main body 11. After the handle 12 is moved, the third connecting portions 153 and the fourth connecting portions 154 cooperate to connect, thereby assembling the handle 12 to the main body 11. For example, the third connecting portion 153 can be a buckle, and the fourth connecting portion 154 can be a slot, and the handle 12 and the main body 11 are connected by the buckle.

[0087] By providing the fixing structure 15, the handle 12 is limited in the assembled state, which facilitates the assembly operation and further helps to present a consistent visual effect.

[0088] See Figure 11 , Figure 11A schematic structural diagram of a household appliance in some embodiments of the present application is shown. The embodiments of the present application further provide a household appliance 1000, comprising a panel assembly 100 of a drawer box provided by any of the above embodiments.

[0089] The household appliance 1000 may be, but is not limited to, a washing machine, a clothes dryer, a washer-dryer, etc. The household appliance 1000 may also include Figure 1 The drawer box 200 is shown.

[0090] Since the household appliance 1000 has the same beneficial effects as the panel assembly 100 of the drawer box 200 , detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

[0091] In some embodiments, as Figure 11 As shown, the home appliance 1000 further includes a display window panel 300 , and the panel assembly 100 is adjacent to the display window panel 300 .

[0092] In some embodiments, when the pull-out box body 200 is closed, the decorative part 2 of the panel assembly 100 and the surface of the display window panel 300 are flush, and the opposite side edges of the decorative part 2 along the height direction Z of the pull-out box body 200 are flush with the opposite side edges of the display window panel 300 along the height direction Z of the pull-out box body 200.

[0093] With such an arrangement, the panel assembly 100 and the display window panel 300 can present a smooth and coherent visual effect, thereby improving the aesthetics and meeting the requirements of the exterior design.

[0094] In some embodiments, the decorative member 2 and the display window panel 300 are made of the same material, such as an at least partially transparent material, such as, but not limited to, PMMA (Polymeric Methyl Methacrylate, also known as acrylic or organic glass). This allows the panel assembly 100 and the display window panel 300 to present a consistent and coherent visual effect, enhancing overall integrity and further improving aesthetics to meet design requirements.

[0095] In some embodiments, the decorative element 2 and the display window panel 300 are manufactured using the same process, such as through backside printing or in-mold decoration. The decorative element 2 may include a printed layer or film layer disposed on the side of the decorative element 2 that interfaces with the mounting surface 111. The printed layer or film layer may be produced using a spray coating process or a spray-free coating process. This allows the panel assembly 100 and the display window panel 300 to present a consistent and coherent visual effect, enhancing overall appearance and further improving aesthetics, meeting design requirements.

[0096] In some embodiments, the decorative part 2 and the display window panel 300 are installed in the same manner, such as by gluing, which can meet the design requirement that the back of the decorative part 2 has no fixed structure, such as when back printing or in-mold decoration is required for processing.

[0097] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0098] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A panel assembly (100) of a drawer box body, used for household appliances, characterized in that: The panel assembly (100) comprises: The mounting member (1) comprises a main body (11) and a handle (12) connected to the main body (11), wherein the main body (11) has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other along the pulling direction of the pull-out box body, and the main body (11) further comprises a mounting surface (111) arranged on the first side and an opening (112) opened on the mounting surface (111), and the handle (12) is located at the opening (112); the main body (11) further comprises a handle entrance portion (113) communicating with the opening (112) and recessed toward the second side, and an assembly structure (114) arranged on the second side, and the assembly structure (114) 4) arranged at the handle entrance (113); the handle (12) has a formed state and an assembled state, in which, in the formed state, the handle (12) is formed integrally with the main body (11), and the projection of the handle (12) along the pulling direction of the drawer box body does not overlap with the projection of the handle entrance (113) along the pulling direction of the drawer box body; in the assembled state, the handle (12) does not extend beyond the mounting surface (111), and the projection of the handle (12) along the pulling direction of the drawer box body overlaps or aligns with the projection of the handle entrance (113) along the pulling direction of the drawer box body; A decorative piece (2) is connected to the mounting surface (111), and at least the opening (112) and the handle (12) are covered by the decorative piece (2).

2. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the formed state, along the height direction of the drawer box body, the distance between the projection of the handle (12) along the drawer box body's drawer direction and the projection of the handle entrance (113) along the drawer box body's drawer direction is greater than or equal to 4 mm; and / or The assembly structure (114) is arranged at the opening edge of the handle entrance portion (113).

3. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the assembled state, the edge of the handle (12) close to the assembly structure (114) along the height direction of the drawer box body is flush with the edge of the mounting surface (111) close to the assembly structure (114) along the height direction of the drawer box body.

4. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gripping portion (121) is provided on the surface of the handle (12) protruding toward the assembly structure (114), and the gripping portion (121) is located at an edge of the handle (12) close to the assembly structure (114) along the height direction of the drawer box body.

5. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The main body (11) has an upper edge (115) of an opening away from the assembly structure (114) along the height direction of the drawer box body; the handle (12) has a first side (122) close to the assembly structure (114) and a second side (123) away from the assembly structure (114) along the height direction of the drawer box body; in the formed state, the second side (123) of the handle (12) is connected to the upper edge (115) of the opening of the main body (11).

6. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second side (123) of the handle (12) is connected to the upper edge (115) of the opening of the main body (11) through the deformation portion (13), and the deformation portion (13) can be deformed so that the handle (12) can be flipped around the upper edge (115) of the opening relative to the main body (11), so that the handle (12) can be flipped from the formed state to the assembled state; Wherein, in the formed state, the handle (12) is folded relative to the main body (11) in a direction away from the assembly structure (114).

7. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The wall thickness of the deformed portion (13) is smaller than the wall thickness of the handle (12) and the wall thickness of the main body (11); and / or The wall thickness of the deformation portion (13) is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm and less than or equal to 2.5 mm; and / or The cross-sectional shape of the deformation portion (13) perpendicular to the width direction of the drawer box body is arc-shaped.

8. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the formed state, the second side (123) of the handle (12) is connected to the upper edge (115) of the opening of the main body (11) through at least one weak portion (14), and the weak portion (14) can be broken by force, so that the handle (12) can be separated from the main body (11), so that the handle (12) can be moved from the formed state to the assembled state.

9. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The width of the weak portion (14) is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 3 mm; and / or The number of the weak portions (14) is 2 to 3, and the plurality of weak portions (14) are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the drawer box body.

10. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to claim 6 or 8, characterized in that: The mounting member (1) further comprises a fixing structure (15), wherein the fixing structure (15) is configured to fix the handle (12) to the opening (112) on the main body (11) in the assembled state.

11. The panel assembly (100) of the drawer box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The decorative element (2) is made of at least partially transparent material; and / or The decorative element (2) is glued and fixed to the mounting surface (111); and / or The decorative element (2) comprises a printed layer or a film layer, and the printed layer or the film layer is arranged on a side of the decorative element (2) connected to the mounting surface (111).

12. A household appliance, characterized in that: include: A panel assembly (100) of a drawer box according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The household appliance according to claim 12, characterized in that The household appliance further comprises a display window panel (300), and the panel assembly (100) is adjacent to the display window panel (300); wherein, when the drawer box is closed, the decorative element (2) of the panel assembly (100) and the surface of the display window panel (300) are flush, and the edges of the decorative element (2) on both sides in the height direction of the drawer box are flush with the edges of the display window panel (300) on both sides in the height direction of the drawer box; and / or The decorative element (2) and the display window panel (300) are made of the same material, / or production process, and / or installation method.

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