Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes processing device which comprises a liquid storage box, a liquid level sensor and a controller. The machine body is provided with a clothes feeding opening, an opening is formed in the wall body defining the clothes feeding opening, and the liquid storage box is installed in or taken out of the machine body through the opening; the automatic lock and the plunger latch are mutually locked or released through relative displacement, one of the automatic lock and the plunger latch is installed on the machine body, the other one of the automatic lock and the plunger latch is driven by the liquid storage box, and therefore the automatic lock and the plunger latch generate relative displacement. The liquid storage box does not affect the attractiveness of the whole clothes processing equipment, and meanwhile the liquid storage box is convenient to store and take.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Garment processing equipment typically includes a treatment agent dispenser. In most cases, this dispenser is located at the top of the front panel and is inserted and removed via a horizontal pull-out mechanism, making the addition of treatment agent convenient. However, because existing dispensers cannot perfectly fit the front panel, they inevitably leave gaps in the panel, resulting in an aesthetically unappealing appearance. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a clothing processing device with the advantage of beautiful appearance.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A garment processing device, comprising:

[0006] A reservoir for holding the treatment agent; and,

[0007] The body has a clothing inlet and an opening in the wall surrounding the clothing inlet, through which the liquid storage box is inserted into or removed from the body;

[0008] It also includes an automatic lock and a latch, which lock or release each other through relative displacement. One of the automatic lock and the latch is installed on the body, and the other is driven by the liquid storage box, causing the automatic lock and the latch to move relative to each other.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the liquid storage box is inserted into the opening located at the garment inlet. This conceals the liquid storage box when the machine door is closed, improving aesthetics during use. Furthermore, the movement of the liquid storage box causes relative displacement between the automatic lock and the latch, enabling locking and releasing, thus facilitating the insertion and removal of the liquid storage box. This makes operation more convenient and eliminates the need for an additional handle groove on the liquid storage box, further enhancing its appearance. The above design improves the overall aesthetics of the garment processing equipment.

[0010] Optionally, when the liquid storage box is inserted into the body through the opening, one end face of the liquid storage box is exposed through the opening to receive a pressing operation.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the liquid storage box can be moved by pressing the end face of the liquid storage box exposed in the opening, thereby realizing the locking and releasing of both the automatic lock and the latch, which is convenient to operate.

[0012] Optionally, the wall surrounding the clothing inlet on the machine body is annular; after the liquid storage box is installed in the machine body, its exposed end face at the opening is on the same circumferential surface as the wall surface of the clothing inlet.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when the liquid storage box is installed, the end face exposed at the opening is on the same circumferential surface as the wall of the clothing inlet, which does not affect the opening and closing of the door and improves the aesthetics.

[0014] Optionally, the garment processing equipment further includes a door; the door is connected to the machine body for opening and closing the garment inlet; the door covers the opening when closed.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the liquid storage box cannot be seen when the machine door is closed, thus improving the aesthetics of the entire garment processing equipment.

[0016] Optionally, the body includes a front panel, comprising:

[0017] Front panel frame plate;

[0018] A decorative cover is installed on the front side of the front panel frame plate;

[0019] A circumferential decorative cover is installed on the front panel frame plate to form the wall of the clothing inlet;

[0020] The opening is located at the bottom of the circumferential cover.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solutions, the presence of the face cover and the circumferential cover further enhances the aesthetics of the entire garment processing equipment.

[0022] Optionally, the body includes a mounting box; the mounting box has a washing box placement cavity formed therein for inserting the liquid storage box; the automatic lock and the latch are mounted on the mounting box.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the part used to install the liquid storage box is set up as an independent installation box, which is beneficial to design and manufacturing, and also to subsequent maintenance and replacement.

[0024] Optionally, the latch moves along the washing box cavity; the automatic lock is mounted on the bottom of the mounting box; an elastic element is provided between the latch and the mounting box to provide a driving force for the latch to move toward the opening of the washing box cavity.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, when locked, the automatic lock locks the latch, and the latch supports the liquid storage box; when unlocked, pressing the liquid storage box automatically unlocks the latch, and then pops out under the action of the elastic element, which facilitates the insertion and removal of the liquid storage box.

[0026] Optionally, the latch is provided with a support rib, which supports the bottom of the liquid storage box.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the presence of the support ribs is beneficial for supporting the liquid storage box. At the same time, when the liquid storage box is inserted, the support ribs drive the latch to move synchronously until it is automatically locked. When unlocking, the latch uses the support ribs to push the liquid storage box out.

[0028] Optionally, the latch is provided with a limiting hook; the liquid storage box is formed with a limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting hook.

[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, in the locked state, the limit hook is inserted into the limit slot, making the latch and the liquid storage box a whole, reducing the possibility of the liquid storage box accidentally jumping and hitting the machine door during operation.

[0030] Optionally, the latch is provided with a damping element, which generates friction with the mounting box to slow down the movement speed of the latch.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, the presence of the damping element will generate friction with the mounting box during the movement of the latch, thereby slowing down the movement speed of the latch.

[0032] Optionally, the mounting box is provided with a positioning hook to limit the pop-out height of the liquid storage box.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning hook will block the liquid storage box during the upward movement of the liquid storage box, preventing the liquid storage box from popping out too high. At the same time, in cooperation with the elastic element, the liquid storage box is kept at a certain height, which facilitates subsequent operations.

[0034] Optionally, the automatic lock is an elephant trunk lock; the latch is formed with a locking groove that cooperates with the elephant trunk lock.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, when locked, the elephant trunk lock is connected to the locking groove on the latch; when the liquid storage box is pressed, the elephant trunk lock disengages from the locking groove on the latch and is thus unlocked. This structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0036] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0037] 1. The liquid storage box will not affect the aesthetics of the entire garment processing equipment.

[0038] 2. The liquid storage box is installed and removed by pressing, which is convenient for operation. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front panel of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the omitted decorative panel of this utility model.

[0041] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the treatment agent box of this utility model.

[0042] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the treatment agent box of this utility model.

[0043] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the treatment agent box of this utility model.

[0044] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the treatment agent box of this utility model.

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the latch structure of this utility model.

[0046] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the latch structure of this utility model.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0048] 10. Front panel; 100. Clothing inlet; 11. Facial cover; 12. Circumferential cover; Front panel frame plate;

[0049] 20. Liquid storage box;

[0050] 30. Mounting box; 300. Sliding groove; 31. Tension spring hook; 32. Protective plate; 33. Positioning hook;

[0051] 40. Latch; 41. Main latch; 410. Sliding guide groove; 42. Tension spring lower hook; 43. Locking seat; 44. Support rib; 45. Upper support rod; 46. Damping element; 47. Limit hook;

[0052] 50. Elastic components;

[0053] 60. Automatic lock; Detailed Implementation

[0054] The following is combined with Figure 1-8 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0055] Example 1: A garment processing device is disclosed, with reference to... Figure 1 and Figure 2The machine includes a body, a door, and a pair of liquid storage boxes 20. The body includes a main housing and a front panel 10 located at the front end of the main housing. The front panel 10 has a clothing inlet 100 for clothing to enter and exit. The front panel 10 includes a front panel frame plate 13, a face cover 11, and a circumferential cover 12. The face cover 11 and the circumferential cover 12 are fixed to the front panel frame plate 13 by bolts. The annular circumferential cover 12 forms the wall of the clothing inlet 100. The circumferential cover 12 has a pair of openings for the insertion of the liquid storage boxes 20. The pair of liquid storage boxes 20 are used to hold different treatment agents. The door is hinged to the front panel 10 and is used to close the clothing inlet 100.

[0056] The cross-section of the circumferential cover 12 is stepped, and the inner diameter is larger than the outer diameter; a pair of openings for inserting the liquid storage box 20 are located at the bottom of the outer side of the circumferential cover 12; the machine door includes an annular door ring assembly and a transparent observation window fixed on the door ring assembly; when the machine door is closed, the transparent observation window is inserted into the inner side of the circumferential cover 12, the vertical surface of the door ring assembly abuts against the vertical surface between the inner and outer sides of the circumferential cover 12, and a sealing ring or other sealing element is provided between the two, and the door ring assembly covers a pair of liquid storage boxes 20.

[0057] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 A pair of mounting boxes 30 are fixed to the front panel frame plate 13 by screws; the pair of mounting boxes 30 are located inside the face cover 11; a pair of washing box placement cavities are formed on the mounting boxes 30; the liquid storage box 20 passes through the mounting box 30 and is inserted into the washing box placement cavity of the mounting box 30; a pair of limiting mechanisms are provided on the mounting box 30; the limiting mechanisms correspond one-to-one with the washing box placement cavity and are used to restrict the liquid storage box 20 within the washing box placement cavity; the liquid storage box 20 is inserted and removed by pressing.

[0058] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The end face of the liquid storage box 20 near the center of the clothing inlet 100 is a pressing surface; this pressing surface is a curved surface that matches the circumferential surface of the clothing inlet 100; when the liquid storage box 20 is inserted into the opening, the pressing surface and the circumferential surface of the clothing inlet 100 are on the same circumferential surface, so as not to affect the opening and closing of the door, and at the same time, it is more aesthetically pleasing.

[0059] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The face cover 11 and the circumferential cover 12 can be injection molded as one piece or separately. When the face cover 11 and the circumferential cover 12 are injection molded as one piece, the use of fasteners such as screws can be reduced, making assembly easier and more aesthetically pleasing. When the face cover 11 and the circumferential cover 12 are injection molded separately, the injection mold structure is relatively simple. In addition, when the treatment box needs to be repaired, only the circumferential cover 12 needs to be disassembled, which is convenient for maintenance. Furthermore, the face cover 11 and the circumferential cover 12 can be replaced individually without having to be replaced together.

[0060] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting box 30 includes a mounting box body and a rear cover plate; the rear cover plate is fixed to the rear end face of the mounting box body by screws, and a pair of washing box placement cavities with upward openings are formed between the two; the mounting box body and the rear cover plate are both integrally molded by injection molding.

[0061] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The limiting mechanism includes a latch 40, an elastic element 50, and an automatic lock 60; a pair of sliding grooves 300 are formed on the rear cover plate for the latch 40 to be arranged along the extension direction of the washing box cavity; the sliding grooves 300 correspond one-to-one with the washing box cavity and are interconnected; the latch 40 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 300; the elastic element 50 and the automatic lock 60 are disposed on the end face of the rear cover plate away from the main body of the mounting box; the elastic element 50 is used to drive the latch 40 to slide upward along the sliding groove 300; the automatic lock 60 is located at the lower part of the rear cover plate to restrict the latch 40 to the bottom of the sliding groove 300.

[0062] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The latch 40 includes a main latch 41; the main latch 41 is injection molded; a pair of sliding guide grooves 410 are formed on the main latch 41 to cooperate with the vertical sidewalls of the sliding groove 300; the two vertical sidewalls of the sliding groove 300 are slidably disposed in the corresponding sliding guide grooves 410; in order to facilitate the installation of the latch 40, the lower end of the sliding groove 300 is opened, so that during installation, the latch 40 can be inserted into the sliding groove 300 from bottom to top, which is very convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0063] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8The elastic element 50 is a tension spring; the main latch 41 has a tension spring lower hook 42 away from the mounting box 30; a tension spring upper hook 31 is formed on the end face of the rear cover away from the mounting box body; the tension spring upper hook 31 is located above the tension spring lower hook 42; the upper end of the tension spring is engaged with the tension spring upper hook 31 and the lower end is engaged with the tension spring lower hook 42. The direction of the tension spring is preferably parallel to the sliding groove 300. To prevent accidental swinging when the tension spring is disengaged, two pairs of guard plates 32 are formed on the end face of the rear cover away from the mounting box body, and the tension spring is located on the pair of guard plates 32 on the corresponding side. To support the liquid storage box 20, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The bottom of the main latch 41 is formed with a support rib 44; the support rib 44 is located in the washing box placement cavity; when the liquid storage box 20 is inserted into the washing box placement cavity, the bottom of the liquid storage box 20 abuts against the support rib 44, thereby driving the latch 40 to move together.

[0064] refer to Figure 4 The automatic lock 60 is an elephant trunk lock, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. A locking seat 43 is formed at the end of the main latch 41 furthest from the main body of the mounting box; a locking groove 430 for the elephant trunk lock is formed on the locking seat 43. Of course, the automatic lock 60 can also be other existing push-button switches. When the liquid reservoir 20 is pressed, the automatic lock 60 locks and releases the locking seat 43, i.e., the latch 40. When the automatic lock 60 releases the latch 40, the latch 40 and the liquid reservoir 20 move outward together under the action of a tension spring, facilitating subsequent operations.

[0065] To connect the latch 40 to the reservoir 20, refer to... Figure 7 and Figure 8 The main latch 41 has a limiting hook 47 formed on it, and the end face of the liquid storage box 20 near the rear cover plate has a limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting hook 47. Specifically, the bottom of the limiting hook 47 is connected to the main latch 41, and the upper end of the limiting hook 47 protrudes into the washing box cavity in a hook shape. There is a notch between the main latch 41 and the upper part of the limiting hook 47. Since the limiting hook 47 is made of plastic, it has a certain elasticity. When the liquid storage box 20 is forced into the washing box cavity, the limiting hook 47 will have a certain amount of clearance, which is conducive to the limiting hook 47 entering the limiting groove. In order to make it easier for the limiting hook 47 to enter the limiting groove, a wedge surface is formed on the end face of the limiting hook 47 facing the opening of the washing box cavity. When the liquid storage box 20 is forced into the washing box cavity, due to the presence of the wedge surface, the upper end of the limiting hook 47 swings back to avoid the liquid storage box 20.

[0066] Example 2: The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that the automatic lock 60 is fixed to the liquid storage box 20, while the latch 40 is fixed to the bottom of the washing box placement cavity. The automatic lock 60 can be a push-button latch, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. The latch 40 is a hook that cooperates with the push-button latch. In this way, the liquid storage box 20 can be disengaged from and locked to the locking seat 43 by pressing it. In addition, the elastic element 50 can be set in the washing box placement cavity, such as a compression spring set at the bottom of the washing box placement cavity. When the automatic lock 60 locks the liquid storage box 20, the bottom of the liquid storage box 20 abuts against the compression spring, putting it in a compressed state. When the automatic lock 60 releases the liquid storage box 20, the compressed spring releases the liquid storage box 20 and pushes it out. Of course, in this embodiment, the automatic lock 60 can also be an elephant trunk lock, and the latch 40 has a locking seat 43 with the same structure as in embodiment one. The automatic lock 60 moves together with the liquid storage box 20, and locking and unlocking are completed by pressing the locking seat 43 of the latch 40 fixed at the bottom of the washing box placement cavity.

[0067] Example 3: The difference between Example 3 and Example 1 is that: a positioning groove is formed on the rear cover plate, and a positioning hook 33 is formed at the bottom of the positioning groove. The upper end of the positioning hook 33 protrudes into the washing box cavity side in a hook shape; the positioning hook 33 is made of plastic and has a certain elasticity; a lower limit block is formed at the bottom of the end face of the liquid storage box 20 near the rear cover plate; when the latch 40 is locked, the positioning hook 33 is higher than the lower limit block; when the latch 40 is unlocked, the lower limit block on the liquid storage box 20, which pops out together with the latch 40, will collide with the positioning hook 33, thereby limiting the pop-out height of the liquid storage box 20; of course, in order to facilitate the installation of the liquid storage box 20 into the washing box cavity, a wedge surface is formed on the end face of the positioning hook 33 facing the opening of the washing box cavity. When the liquid storage box 20 is forcefully inserted into the washing box cavity, due to the presence of the wedge surface, the upper end of the positioning hook 33 swings back to avoid the lower limit block.

[0068] Example 4: The difference between Example 4 and Example 1 is that: the top of the main latch 41 is formed with an upper support rod 45, and a damping element 46 is fixed on the upper support rod 45; the damping element 46 can be in the shape of a ring or a square column. The damping element 46 is located in the sliding groove 300 and contacts the vertical sidewalls on both sides of the sliding groove 300. As the latch 40 moves, the damping element 46 and the vertical sidewalls on both sides of the sliding groove 300 generate friction to slow down the movement speed of the latch 40.

[0069] Example 5: The difference between Example 5 and Example 1 is that the end of the liquid storage box 20 away from the mounting box 30 protrudes circumferentially. This allows the liquid storage box 20 to be opened by using the circumferential protrusion of the liquid storage box as a handle, which greatly improves the convenience of operation.

[0070] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape and principle of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, comprising: A storage container (20) is used to hold the treatment agent; as well as, The body has a clothing inlet (100) and an opening in the wall surrounding the clothing inlet (100), through which the liquid storage box (20) is inserted into or removed from the body; The feature is that it further includes an automatic lock (60) and a latch (40), which lock or release each other through relative displacement. One of the automatic lock (60) and the latch (40) is installed on the body, and the other is driven by the liquid storage box (20), so that the automatic lock (60) and the latch (40) are relatively displaced.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the liquid storage box (20) is inserted into the body through the opening, one end face of the liquid storage box (20) is exposed through the opening to receive a pressing operation.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wall surrounding the clothing inlet (100) on the body is annular; after the liquid storage box is installed in the body, its end face exposed at the opening is on the same circumferential surface as the wall surface of the clothing inlet (100).

4. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The garment processing equipment also includes a door; the door is connected to the body for opening and closing the garment inlet (100); the door covers the opening when closed.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body includes a front panel (10), comprising: Front panel frame plate (13); A faceplate (11) is installed on the front side of the front panel frame plate (13); A circumferential decorative cover (12) is installed on the front panel frame plate (13) to form the wall of the clothing inlet (100); The opening is located at the bottom of the circumferential cover (12).

6. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body includes a mounting box (30); the mounting box (30) has a washing box placement cavity formed therein for the liquid storage box (20) to be inserted; the automatic lock (60) and the latch (40) are mounted on the mounting box (30).

7. The garment processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The latch (40) moves along the washing box cavity; the automatic lock (60) is mounted on the bottom of the mounting box (30); an elastic element (50) is provided between the latch (40) and the mounting box (30) to provide a driving force for the latch (40) to move toward the opening of the washing box cavity.

8. The garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The latch (40) is provided with a support rib (44) which supports the bottom of the liquid storage box (20).

9. The garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The latch (40) is provided with a limiting hook (47); the liquid storage box (20) is formed with a limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting hook (47).

10. The garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The latch (40) is provided with a damping element (46), which generates friction with the mounting box (30) to slow down the movement speed of the latch (40).

11. The garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting box (30) is provided with a positioning hook (33) to limit the pop-out height of the liquid storage box (20).

12. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic lock (60) is an elephant trunk lock; the latch (40) is formed with a locking groove (430) that cooperates with the elephant trunk lock.

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