Prompt lighting device and household appliance

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a prompt lighting device and a household appliance. The prompt lighting device comprises a projection light source and a light blocking piece. A plurality of lenses which are not identical are arranged on the light blocking piece, and the light blocking piece can act so that the lenses which are not identical can be moved to a light emitting path of the projection light source in sequence; the sizes and / or the light intensities of light spots formed by the projection light source through the different lenses are different. The prompt lighting device can improve the variability of the light spot for indicating the working state of the household appliance, and is convenient for a user to observe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a prompt lighting device and a household appliance. Background Art

[0002] A dishwasher is a device that automatically washes tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, and forks. The working process of a dishwasher can be divided into the following main steps: water intake, softening, spraying, cycle washing, draining, and drying.

[0003] Water inlet process: When the dishwasher is started and begins to take in water, the water inlet valve opens automatically, and tap water enters the breather through the water inlet pipe to prevent water backflow. Softening process: The water is softened by the water softener. The regenerated resin in the softener can remove calcium and magnesium ions in the water to prevent scale formation. The softened water in the spraying process enters the washing motor through the drain tank, generating pressure, and transporting the water to the spray arm to spray it out to clean the tableware. Circulating washing process: The dishwasher uses water in stages. First, clean water is used to remove food residues, and then clean water with detergents to clean oil stains, and finally rinse the residue with clean water. Drainage process: After the circulating washing process is completed, the drain pump generates pressure to discharge the sewage. Drying process: After the spray water is drained, the tableware is dried through heat exchange to achieve high-temperature disinfection and ensure that the tableware is clean and sterile.

[0004] In each of the above operating states, the user can observe the dishwasher's operating process through the window to promptly understand the current operating status. However, to improve the accuracy of the operating status judgment, the prior art generally provides a prompting spotlight that uses different colors of light or projects different prompting patterns to inform the user of the dishwasher's operating status.

[0005] However, the above-mentioned prompting floor lights can only display a light spot with a fixed light intensity and a fixed shape. When the user is far away from the dishwasher, the user cannot accurately know the working status of the dishwasher indicated by the light spot, which affects the user's judgment and usage experience.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a prompt lighting device and a household appliance to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, an object is to provide a prompt lighting device that can improve the variability of a light spot used to indicate the working status of a household appliance, making it easier for a user to observe.

[0008] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0009] Prompt lighting device, including:

[0010] Project light source;

[0011] A light blocking member is provided with a plurality of non-identical lenses, and the light blocking member is capable of moving the plurality of non-identical lenses in sequence to the light output path of the projection light source; the size and / or light intensity of the light spot formed by the projection light source through different lenses are different.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the prompt lighting device provided by the present invention, the prompt lighting device further includes a driving assembly, and the output shaft of the driving assembly is connected to the light blocking member and can drive the light blocking member to rotate.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the prompt lighting device provided by the present invention, the prompt lighting device further includes a housing, and the projection light source and the light blocking member are respectively arranged in the housing;

[0014] A light outlet is provided at the bottom of the housing, and the light blocking member drives a plurality of lenses to move in sequence between the projection light source and the light outlet.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the prompt lighting device provided by the present invention, the outer shell includes a shell and a partition member, the partition member is arranged in the shell, dividing the space in the shell into a first space and a second space, the projection light source is located in the first space, a part of the light blocking member can pass through the partition member and extend into the first space, the inner wall of the first space is provided with a reflective layer, and the light outlet is opened in the first space.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the prompt lighting device provided by the present invention, a light emitting sleeve is provided in the outer shell, the projection light source is coaxially arranged in the light emitting sleeve, the light blocking member can move so that the multiple lenses enter the light emitting sleeve in sequence within the projection range of the light emitting opening, and the inner wall of the light emitting sleeve is provided with a reflective layer.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the prompt lighting device provided by the present invention, the prompt lighting device also includes a light blocking support member, which is arranged in the shell and connected to the inner wall of the shell, and can be supported under the light blocking member.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the prompt lighting device provided by the present invention, a ball is movably provided on the light blocking support member, and the ball is supported below the light blocking member.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the prompt lighting device provided by the present invention, the light blocking support member is supported below the light blocking member along the circumferential direction.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the prompt lighting device provided by the present invention, the projection light source has a plurality of projection colors, and each projection color corresponds to a working state of the household appliance.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, an object is to provide a household appliance, which includes a body and a prompt lighting device as described in any of the above schemes, wherein the prompt lighting device is installed on the body and can project a light spot to the outside of the body.

[0022] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0023] The prompt lighting device provided by the present invention includes a projection light source and a light blocking member. The light blocking member is provided with a plurality of non-identical lenses, and the light blocking member can be operated to sequentially move the plurality of non-identical lenses to the light output path of the projection light source. The size and / or light intensity of the light spot formed by the projection light source through different lenses are different. Through the above-mentioned arrangement, the size and light intensity of the projected light spot can be changed, and the effect of light spot change can be achieved during the operation of the light blocking member, thereby improving the variability of the light spot. When the user is at a large distance from the household appliance, the flickering change of the light spot can also be intuitively observed, thereby improving the intuitiveness and facilitating the user's observation.

[0024] The household appliance provided by the present invention can display the working status to the user through the prompt lighting device, which is highly intuitive and helps to improve the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the contents of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the prompt lighting device provided in Example 1 of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of a partial structure of the prompt lighting device provided in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the prompt lighting device provided in the first embodiment of the present utility model installed outside the door body;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a prompt lighting device provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the prompt lighting device provided in the third embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 is a top view of part of the structure of the prompt lighting device provided in the third embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 7 is a top view of part of the structure of the prompt lighting device provided in the fourth embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the prompt lighting device provided in the fifth embodiment of the present application, which is arranged in a door body.

[0034] In the drawings:

[0035] 10, door body; 20, machine body;

[0036] 100, projection light source;

[0037] 200, light blocking piece; 210, lens;

[0038] 300, driving assembly;

[0039] 400, shell; 410, light outlet; 420, partition piece; 430, first space; 440, second space; 450, light outlet sleeve;

[0040] 500, light blocking support piece; 510, ball; 520, support part; 521, connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be further described below in combination with the drawings and through specific embodiments.

[0042] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0043] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but only represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0044] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0045] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0046] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0048] In this embodiment, the term "and / or" is simply a description of the association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this utility model generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0049] The embodiments of the present application are described below in detail, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar notations represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary only, and are used for explaining the present application, and should not be understood as limiting the present application.

[0050] Embodiment one

[0051] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the prompt lighting device provided by the embodiment one of the present application; Figure 2 is a partial structure bottom view of the prompt lighting device provided by the embodiment one of the present application; Figure 3 is a schematic view of the prompt lighting device installed outside the door body provided by the embodiment one of the present application. With reference to Figure 1-Figure 3 , the present embodiment provides a prompt lighting device and a household appliance. The household appliance can be specifically a washing machine, a clothes dryer or a dishwasher and the like having multiple working states. In the present embodiment, the household appliance is taken as a dishwasher for example for illustration.

[0052] Specifically, the dishwasher includes a machine body 20, a door body 10 and the prompt lighting device provided by the present embodiment. The machine body 20 can perform water inlet process, softening process, spraying process, circulating washing process, drainage process and drying process. The door body 10 is arranged at the opening of the machine body 20 and can seal or open the opening of the machine body 20. The prompt lighting device is installed on the side of the door body 10 away from the machine body 20 and can project a light spot onto the ground below the door body 10 to remind the user of the working program being performed in the machine body 20 at the moment.

[0053] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the prompt lighting device provided by the present embodiment includes a projection light source 100 and a light blocking piece 200. The projection light source 100 has multiple projection colors, and each projection color corresponds to a working state of the dishwasher. For example, yellow light corresponds to water inlet process, green light corresponds to softening process, blue light corresponds to spraying process, white light corresponds to circulating washing process, orange light corresponds to drainage process, red light corresponds to drying process and the like. It should be noted that the projection color corresponding to each process can be selected according to actual needs, and the present embodiment does not limit the specific projection color corresponding to each process.

[0054] Specifically, the light blocking member 200 is a disk-shaped structure, on which a plurality of non-identical lenses 210 are arranged. The light blocking member 200 can be rotated or moved to move the plurality of non-identical lenses 210 in sequence to the light output path of the projection light source 100. In this embodiment, the light blocking member 200 is rotated to drive the movement of the lens 210 for explanation. The size of the light spot formed by the projection light source 100 through different lenses 210 and / or the light intensity of the light spot are different. In this embodiment, a plurality of lenses 210 are arranged in a circular array on the light blocking member 200, a part of the plurality of lenses 210 are focusing lenses, and the other part are diffusion lenses. The focusing lens can reduce the size of the projected light spot, concentrate the light and thus make the light intensity of the light spot greater, and the diffusion lens can amplify the projected light spot, diverge the light and thus weaken the light intensity of the light spot. It should be noted that the appropriate lens 210 can be selected by focal length to have the effect of focusing the light spot or diffusing the light spot. That is to say, by setting a plurality of different lenses 210, the projected light spots can change in size and intensity during the rotation of the light blocking member 200, forming a state similar to "breathing".

[0055] More specifically, in order to enhance the flickering effect of the light spot, in this embodiment, the focusing lens and the diffusion lens should be arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the light blocking member 200 .

[0056] More specifically, the prompt lighting device further includes a drive assembly 300, the output shaft of which is connected to the light blocking member 200 and is capable of driving the light blocking member 200 to rotate. In this embodiment, the drive assembly 300 can be specifically selected from a motor, etc., so long as it can drive the light blocking member 200 to rotate. The specific type of the drive assembly 300 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0057] Continue to refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 The prompt lighting device further includes a housing 400, which specifically includes a shell. The projection light source 100, the light blocking member 200, and the driving assembly 300 are respectively disposed within the shell. The shell can protect the internal components thereof and prevent the internal components from being damaged by water.

[0058] Specifically, a light outlet 410 is provided at the bottom of the housing, facing the projection light source 100. The rotation of the light blocking member 200 drives the multiple lenses 210 to move sequentially between the projection light source 100 and the light outlet 410. Light from the projection light source 100 can sequentially pass through the lenses 210 and the light outlet 410 facing it, and then form a light spot on the ground.

[0059] It should be noted that in order to ensure the sealing of the housing 400 and achieve the light transmission effect of the light outlet 410, in this embodiment, a sealing plate of a transparent material is provided at the light outlet 410. The sealing plate can be made of flat acrylic or flat glass.

[0060] More specifically, the housing 400 also includes a partition member 420, which is arranged in the housing and has a plate-like structure, and can divide the space in the housing into a first space 430 and a second space 440. The projection light source 100 is located in the first space 430, and a portion of the light blocking member 200 can pass through the partition member 420 and extend into the first space 430. The inner wall of the first space 430 is provided with a reflective layer, and the light outlet 410 is opened in the first space 430. During the rotation of the light blocking member 200, multiple lenses 210 can enter the first space 430 in sequence. It should be noted that the height of the through groove is greater than the thickness of the light blocking member 200, so as to avoid it hindering the rotation of the light blocking member 200. Through the above arrangement, the light can be concentrated in the first space 430, and under the action of the reflective layer provided on the inner wall of the first space 430, it can be concentrated and emitted from the light outlet 410, thereby improving the efficiency of the light.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] This embodiment provides a prompt lighting device.

[0063] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the prompt lighting device provided by the second embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the housing 400 of the prompt lighting device provided in this embodiment does not have a partition member 420 but is provided with a light emitting sleeve 450 .

[0064] Specifically, the light-emitting sleeve 450 is disposed within the housing, and the projection light source 100 and the light-emitting port 410 are coaxially disposed within the light-emitting sleeve 450. The light-blocking member 200 rotates to allow the multiple lenses 210 to sequentially enter the light-emitting sleeve 450 within the projection range of the light-emitting port 410. The inner wall of the light-emitting sleeve 450 is provided with a reflective layer. By providing the light-emitting sleeve 450, the light emission path of the projection light source 100 can be further limited to passing through the lens 210 directly opposite it, thereby avoiding energy loss due to light scattering, which affects the brightness of the light spot.

[0065] Example 3

[0066] This embodiment provides a prompt lighting device.

[0067] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a prompt lighting device provided in the third embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is a top view of a partial structure of the prompt lighting device provided in the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the prompt lighting device provided in this embodiment further includes a light blocking support member 500 .

[0068] Specifically, the light shielding support member 500 is disposed in the second space 440 in the housing and is connected to the side of the partition member 420 facing away from the first space 430. The light shielding support member 500 can be supported below the light shielding member 200 to ensure the stability and reliability of the rotation process of the light shielding member 200.

[0069] More specifically, the light-shielding support member 500 is an annular structure, with both ends connected to the partition member 420, and the annular radius is equal to the radius of the light-shielding member 200. In other words, the light-shielding support member 500 can be partially supported below the light-shielding member 200 along the circumferential direction, thereby providing reliable support for the light-shielding member 200 and avoiding the output shaft of the drive assembly 300.

[0070] More specifically, a ball bearing 510 is movably disposed on the light-blocking support member 500, and the ball bearing 510 is supported below the light-blocking member 200. In this embodiment, an annular groove is formed along the circumference of the light-blocking support member 500, and a plurality of ball bearings 510 are disposed in the annular groove. The provision of the ball bearings 510 can reduce friction between the light-blocking support member 500 and the light-blocking member 200, thereby reducing the resistance of the light-blocking support member 500 to the rotation of the light-blocking member 200 and improving the smoothness of the rotation of the light-blocking member 200.

[0071] Example 4

[0072] This embodiment provides a prompt lighting device.

[0073] Figure 7 This is a top view of a partial structure of the prompt lighting device provided by the fourth embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 7 The difference between this embodiment and the third embodiment lies only in the specific structure of the light-blocking support member 500.

[0074] Specifically, the light-blocking support member 500 specifically includes a plurality of support portions 520 arranged in a circular array. In the present embodiment, there are three support portions 520. The two support portions 520 at both ends are respectively connected to the partition member 420, and the support portion 520 in the middle is connected to the inner wall of the shell facing the partition member 420 through a connecting rod 521. In order to enhance its supporting effect, a support rod can be provided below the support portion 520, and the support rod is specifically connected to the inner bottom of the shell. Through the above arrangement, the material used for the light-blocking support member 500 can be reduced while ensuring the supporting performance, thereby reducing its space occupation within the shell.

[0075] Example 5

[0076] This embodiment provides a prompt lighting device and a household appliance. In this embodiment, the household appliance is also a dishwasher.

[0077] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, wherein the warning lighting device is installed within the door. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the warning lighting device is installed within the door 10, and the light outlet 410 is flush with the bottom edge of the door 10. This arrangement reduces the space occupied by the dishwasher and improves its integration.

[0078] Obviously, the above-described embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the manner in which the present invention is to be implemented. A person skilled in the art would be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A prompt lighting device, characterized in that: include: Projection light source (100); A light blocking member (200) is provided with a plurality of non-identical lenses (210), and the light blocking member (200) is capable of moving to sequentially move the plurality of non-identical lenses (210) to the light output path of the projection light source (100); the size and / or light intensity of the light spot formed by the projection light source (100) through different lenses (210) are different.

2. The prompt lighting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The prompt lighting device further comprises a driving assembly (300), wherein an output shaft of the driving assembly (300) is connected to the light blocking member (200) and can drive the light blocking member (200) to rotate.

3. The prompt lighting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The prompt lighting device further comprises a housing (400), wherein the projection light source (100) and the light blocking member (200) are respectively arranged in the housing (400); A light outlet (410) is provided at the bottom of the housing (400), and the light blocking member (200) drives the plurality of lenses (210) to move sequentially between the projection light source (100) and the light outlet (410).

4. The prompt lighting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing (400) comprises a shell and a partition (420); the partition (420) is arranged in the shell to divide the space in the shell into a first space (430) and a second space (440); the projection light source (100) is located in the first space (430); a portion of the light blocking member (200) can pass through the partition (420) and extend into the first space (430); the inner wall of the first space (430) is provided with a reflective layer; and the light outlet (410) is opened in the first space (430).

5. The prompt lighting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A light emitting sleeve (450) is provided in the housing (400), the projection light source (100) is coaxially arranged in the light emitting sleeve (450), the light blocking member (200) is operable to allow the plurality of lenses (210) to sequentially enter the light emitting sleeve (450) within the projection range of the light emitting opening (410), and the inner wall of the light emitting sleeve (450) is provided with a reflective layer.

6. The prompt lighting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The prompt lighting device further comprises a light-blocking support member (500), which is arranged in the housing (400) and connected to the inner wall of the housing (400). The light-blocking support member (500) can be supported below the light-blocking member (200).

7. The prompt lighting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A rolling ball (510) is movably provided on the light-blocking support member (500), and the rolling ball (510) is supported below the light-blocking member (200).

8. The prompt lighting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The light blocking support member (500) is supported below the light blocking member (200) along the circumferential direction.

9. The prompt lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The projection light source (100) has a plurality of projection colors, and each projection color corresponds to a working state of the household appliance.

10. A household appliance, characterized in that The household appliance comprises a body (20) and a prompt lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the prompt lighting device is installed outside the body (20) and can project a light spot outside the body (20).

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