Locking structure and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a locking structure and clothes processing equipment, the locking structure is used for assembling a handle of a distributor of the clothes processing equipment, the locking structure comprises a lock body and a limiting part, the lock body comprises an open groove, at least one side wall of the open groove is provided with a containing cavity, the containing cavity is communicated with the open groove, and the limiting part is movably arranged in the containing cavity; when the distributor is in the closed state, at least part of the limiting piece stretches out of the containing cavity and is located in the open groove so as to abut against the handle to limit and fix the handle, when the distributor is in the completely open state, the limiting piece is not in contact with the handle, and the handle and a control panel of the clothes processing equipment can be directly assembled through the locking structure. Therefore, the problems that an existing assembling means is not high in assembling stability, complex in assembling, low in practicability and the like are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and in particular to a locking structure and clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of drum washing machines, the market has increasingly higher requirements for their appearance, particularly regarding the overall assembly condition. Among these requirements, the assembly of the dispenser handle and the control panel is particularly challenging.

[0003] In related technologies, there are two main assembly methods between the dispenser handle and the control panel. One method is to promote the fit between the handle and the control panel by assembling the dispenser's material box and the handle, thus transferring the assembly relationship between the material box and the handle to the handle and the control panel. This method is prone to assembly errors and transmission errors, resulting in low assembly stability. The other method is to set a hook or hook-and-press structure on the handle, which has the disadvantages of being more complex to assemble and less practical. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a locking structure and a garment processing device to improve the problems of low assembly stability, complex assembly, and low practicality of existing assembly methods.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes a locking structure for assembling a handle of a dispenser in a garment processing device; the locking structure includes a lock body and a limiting member, the lock body includes a slot, at least one side wall of the slot is provided with a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity communicates with the slot, and the limiting member is movably disposed in the receiving cavity;

[0006] When the dispenser is in the closed state, at least a portion of the limiting member extends out of the receiving cavity and is located within the slot to abut against the handle and limit and fix the handle; when the dispenser is in the fully open state, the limiting member disengages from the handle.

[0007] Optionally, in one embodiment, the locking structure further includes an elastic element disposed within the receiving cavity; the elastic element is connected to the limiting member;

[0008] When the elastic element does not deform, at least a portion of the limiting element extends out of the receiving cavity and is located within the slot.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, the receiving cavity includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other. The first end communicates with the slot and allows a portion of the limiting member to pass through, so that a portion of the limiting member can extend out of the first end and be located within the slot. The second end is an open structure, allowing the limiting member to pass through, and the second end is provided with a plug.

[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment, the lock body further includes a folded edge portion for adapting and connecting to the control panel of the garment processing equipment;

[0011] The folded edge is connected to the side wall of the slot, and the folded edge extends from the side wall of the slot to the side away from the slot.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, the slot includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other, the first sidewall and the second sidewall each having a receiving cavity, and each receiving cavity having a limiting member.

[0013] This application also proposes a garment processing device, including a housing and a dispenser, the dispenser being movably disposed in the housing; the housing includes a control panel, the control panel being equipped with the aforementioned locking structure; the dispenser includes a handle and a material box connected together, the locking structure connecting the control panel and the handle.

[0014] Optionally, in one embodiment, the control panel has an opening, the material box is disposed in the opening, and the locking structure is disposed adjacent to the opening;

[0015] The handle includes a handle body and a locking hook connected together. The handle body covers the opening and the locking structure, and the locking hook is disposed on the side of the handle body near the opening. When the distributor is in the closed state, the locking hook extends into the slot of the locking structure and abuts against the limiting member. When the distributor is in the fully open state, the locking hook disengages from the limiting member.

[0016] Optionally, in one embodiment, the locking hook includes a hook body and a connecting portion connected together, the connecting portion connecting the hook body and the handle body;

[0017] The hook body includes a protruding structure and a recessed structure connected together, the recessed structure connecting the protruding structure and the connecting part; the recessed structure can be adapted to abut against the limiting member.

[0018] Optionally, in one embodiment, when the lock body further includes a folded edge, the control panel is provided with a clearance groove, and the folded edge is engaged in the clearance groove.

[0019] Optionally, in one embodiment, the garment handling device further includes a roller disposed in the housing and located below the control panel, the roller being connected to the dispenser.

[0020] This application provides a locking structure for assembling the handle of a dispenser in a garment processing device. The locking structure includes a lock body and a limiting member. The lock body includes a slot, and at least one side wall of the slot has a receiving cavity that communicates with the slot. The limiting member is movably disposed in the receiving cavity. The handle is limited and fixed by the limiting member abutting against it, so that the dispenser is in a closed state. When the dispenser is in a fully open state, the limiting member is disengaged from the handle. The locking structure can directly assemble the handle to the control panel of the garment processing device, thereby improving the problems of low assembly stability, complex assembly, and low practicality of existing assembly methods. Furthermore, the locking structure has the advantages of easy operation and simple structure. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the locking structure in one embodiment provided in this application Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the locking structure in one embodiment provided in this application Figure 2 .

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothing processing device in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of the control panel and handle of the garment processing device in one embodiment provided in this application.

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the handle and locking structure of the clothing handling device in one embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the handle of the clothing handling device is in contact with the limiting member in the locking structure in one embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the handle of the clothing handling device is limited and fixed by a locking structure in one embodiment of this application.

[0030] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0032] 1. Locking structure; 2. Distributor; 3. Housing; 11. Lock body; 10. Garment handling equipment; 12. Limiting element; 13. Elastic element; 14. Hole plug; 21. Handle; 22. Material box; 31. Control panel; 111. Slot; 112. Receiving cavity; 113. Folded edge; 211. Handle body; 212. Lock hook; 311. Opening; 312. Clearance groove; 1101. First side wall; 1102. Second side wall; 1121. First end; 1122. Second end; 2101. Protruding structure; 2102. Recessed structure; 2121. Hook body; 2122. Connecting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," or similar expressions are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0035] In the description of this application, the terms "multiple", "various" or similar expressions refer to two or more species, such as two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten species.

[0036] In the description of this application, the terms "comprising," "having," or similar expressions mean "including but not limited to."

[0037] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "linked," "connected," and "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part. Fixed connections include, but are not limited to, one or more of welding, riveting, and bonding; detachable connections include, but are not limited to, one or more of plug-in connections, threaded connections, pin connections, elastic deformation connections, locking connections, snap-fit ​​connections, magnetic connections, and abutment connections. They can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] It should be noted that in the description of this application, terms such as "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "top", and "bottom" that indicate direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0039] This application provides a locking structure for assembling the handle of a dispenser in a garment processing device. This structure allows for direct assembly of the handle to the control panel of the garment processing device, thereby improving upon existing assembly methods which suffer from low assembly stability, complex assembly, and low practicality. The locking structure offers advantages such as ease of operation and simple structure. The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will illustrate this.

[0040] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the locking structure 1 is used to assemble the handle 21 of the dispenser 2 of the garment handling device 10. The locking structure 1 includes a lock body 11 and a limiting member 12. The lock body 11 includes a slot 111. At least one side wall of the slot 111 is provided with a receiving cavity 112, which communicates with the slot 111. The limiting member 12 is movably disposed in the receiving cavity 112. When the dispenser 2 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the limiting member 12 extends out of the receiving cavity 112 and is located within the slot 111 to abut against the handle 21 and limit and fix the handle 21. When the dispenser 2 is in the fully open state, the limiting member 12 disengages from the handle 21.

[0041] It should be noted that the position of the slot 111 on the lock body 11 is not specifically limited; for example, the slot 111 may be located in the middle of the lock body 11. When one side wall of the slot 111 has a receiving cavity 112 and the distributor 2 is in the closed state, the other side wall of the slot 111, which is opposite to the first side wall, abuts against the handle 21 to limit and fix the handle 21 in the slot 111.

[0042] The limiting member 12 can be spherical, block-shaped, or plate-shaped, and the receiving cavity 112 can accommodate at least a portion of the limiting member 12. In at least one embodiment of this application, the limiting member 12 is spherical, at least one sidewall of the slot 111 is provided with a through hole, and the receiving cavity 112 is a channel of the through hole.

[0043] In some embodiments of this application, see further reference. Figure 2 The locking structure 1 also includes an elastic element 13, which is disposed within the receiving cavity 112 and connected to the limiting element 12. When the elastic element 13 is not deformed, at least a portion of the limiting element 12 extends out of the receiving cavity 112 and is located within the slot 111. The elastic element 13 can be, for example, a spring. The connection between the elastic element 13 and the limiting element 12 can be abutment, sleeve (the elastic element 13 can be sleeved on the outer surface of at least a portion of the limiting element 12), snap-fit ​​connection, welding, etc. Understandably, under the action of external force, at least a portion of the limiting element 12 extending out of the receiving cavity 112 will move towards the interior of the receiving cavity 112, thereby deforming the elastic element 13. The elastic potential energy of the elastic element 13 recovering its deformation can be used to reset the limiting element 12 and limit and fix the handle 21.

[0044] In some embodiments of this application, the receiving cavity 112 includes a first end 1121 and a second end 1122 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 1121 communicates with the slot 111 and allows a portion of the limiting member 12 to pass through, so that a portion of the limiting member 12 can extend out of the first end 1121 and be located in the slot 111. The second end 1122 is an open structure, allowing the limiting member 12 to pass through, and the second end 1122 is provided with a plug 14. It is understandable that the limiting member 12 can be inserted into the receiving cavity 112 from the second end 1122. Since the second end 1122 is provided with a hole plug 14 and the first end 1121 only allows part of the limiting member 12 to pass through, the limiting member 12 will not fall out of the receiving cavity 112. The second end 1122 may also not be provided with a hole plug 14. When the receiving cavity 112 is provided with an elastic member 13, the elastic member 13 can be fixed in the receiving cavity 112. For example, the end of the elastic member 13 away from the limiting member 12 can be fixed in the receiving cavity 112 by using a threaded connection.

[0045] Furthermore, in at least one embodiment of this application, see further reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The limiting member 12 is spherical, with circular cross-sections at the first end 1121 and the second end 1122. The diameter of the limiting member 12 is not greater than the diameter of the cross-section at the second end 1122, but the diameter of the limiting member 12 is greater than the diameter of the cross-section at the first end 1121. In the direction from the second end 1122 toward the first end 1121, the receiving cavity 112 can gradually narrow to form a funnel-like shape.

[0046] In at least one embodiment of this application, the installation process of the locking structure 1 includes the following steps: first, inserting the limiting member 12 into the receiving cavity 112 from the second end 1122; then, inserting the elastic member 13 into the receiving cavity 112; and finally, sealing the second end 1122 with a plug 14 so that the limiting member 12 and the elastic member 13 abut against each other.

[0047] In some embodiments of this application, see further reference. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The lock body 11 also includes a folded edge 113, which is adapted to connect with the control panel 31 of the garment handling device 10. The folded edge 113 is connected to the side wall of the slot 111 and extends from the side wall of the slot 111 to the side away from the slot 111. There may be one or more folded edges 113, for example, two folded edges 113, each connected to one side wall of the slot 111, and the two folded edges 113 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0048] To further improve the tightness of the locking structure 1 in fixing the handle 21, in some embodiments of this application, the slot 111 includes a first sidewall 1101 and a second sidewall 1102 disposed opposite to each other. The first sidewall 1101 and the second sidewall 1102 are each provided with a receiving cavity 112, and each receiving cavity 112 is provided with a limiting member 12. Thus, when the distributor 2 is in the closed state, the two limiting members 12 abut against the handle 21, thereby limiting and fixing the handle 21. It is understood that each receiving cavity 112 may be provided with an elastic member 13.

[0049] This application also provides a garment processing device, which includes, but is not limited to, a washing machine, a washer-dryer combo, or a shoe washing machine. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 3 to 8 The garment processing device 10 includes a housing 3 and a distributor 2, which is movably mounted on the housing 3. The housing 3 includes a control panel 31, which is equipped with a locking structure 1. The distributor 2 includes a handle 21 and a material box 22 connected together. The locking structure 1 connects the control panel 31 and the handle 21 to allow direct assembly of the handle 21 and the control panel 31. The specific structure of the locking structure 1 is as described in the above embodiments. Since all the technical solutions of the above embodiments are adopted, it possesses at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0050] In the garment processing device 10 of this application embodiment, the dispenser 2 is used to store detergent to achieve the function of automatic detergent dispensing. The detergent dispenser 22 is used to store one or more of liquid detergent, gel detergent, and powder detergent. The detergent dispenser 22 is fixed to the control panel 31, for example, by screws and / or bolts. The control panel 31 may be equipped with a display section, a control section, and other components. The control section may be touch control and / or mechanical control; when the control section is mechanical control, it is a knob or button. In at least one embodiment of this application, the dispenser 2 and the control panel 31 are located in the upper region of the front wall of the garment processing device 10.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, see further reference. Figures 4 to 6 The control panel 31 has an opening 311, the material box 22 is disposed in the opening 311, and the locking structure 1 is disposed adjacent to the opening 311. The handle 21 includes a handle body 211 and a locking hook 212 connected together. The handle body 211 covers the opening 311 and the locking structure 1, and the locking hook 212 is disposed on the side of the handle body 211 near the opening 311. In other words, the handle body 211 and the material box 22 are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the opening 311. When the distributor 2 is in the closed state, the locking hook 212 extends into the slot 111 of the locking structure 1 and abuts against the limiting member 12; when the distributor 2 is in the fully open state, the locking hook 212 disengages from the limiting member 12.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, see further reference. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The locking hook 212 includes a hook body 2121 and a connecting part 2122 connected together. The connecting part 2122 connects the hook body 2121 and the handle body 211. The hook body 2121 includes a protruding structure 2101 and a recessed structure 2102 connected together. The recessed structure 2102 connects the protruding structure 2101 and the connecting part 2122. The recessed structure 2102 can be adapted to abut against the limiting member 12. It can be understood that the connecting part 2122, the recessed structure 2102 and the protruding structure 2101 are connected sequentially along the direction in which the handle 21 is inserted into the control panel 31.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, see further reference. Figure 5 When the lock body 11 also includes a folded edge portion 113, the control panel 31 is provided with a relief groove 312, and the folded edge portion 113 is engaged in the relief groove 312 to assemble the locking structure 1 onto the control panel 31, thereby realizing the direct assembly of the handle 21 and the control panel 31.

[0054] The assembly process of handle 21 and control panel 31 may include the following steps: When the dispenser 2 in the fully open state is closed in the pulling direction, the hook body 2121 enters the slot 111. During the process of the hook body 2121 moving towards the bottom of the slot 111, the protruding structure 2101 of the hook body 2121 first contacts the limiting member 12 (e.g., Figure 7 As shown), under the thrust of the protruding structure 2101, the limiting member 12, which extends outside the receiving cavity 112, moves towards the inside of the receiving cavity 112, thereby deforming the elastic member 13; as the hook body 2121 moves, the protruding structure 2101 disengages from the limiting member 12, and the elastic member 13 recovers part of its deformation. Based on the elastic potential energy of the elastic member 13 recovering its deformation, the limiting member 12 pops out in the opposite direction and abuts against the recessed structure 2102 of the hook body 2121, thereby limiting and fixing the handle 21 (as shown). Figure 8 (As shown). The reverse pop-out of the limiting member 12 is accompanied by a "click" sound, giving the user a strong and clear feedback sound; when the limiting member 12 is spherical, the recessed structure 2102 has an arc surface that fits and abuts against the limiting member 12. Based on the interference fit, the limiting member 12 is firmly abutted against the arc surface, achieving the purpose of limiting and fixing the locking hook 212.

[0055] It is understood that the garment processing device 10 may also include some conventional components, such as a drum, a condenser, and a drying mechanism. In some embodiments of this application, the garment processing device 10 further includes a drum disposed in the housing 3 and located below the control panel 31, and the drum is in communication with the dispenser 2.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0057] The locking structure and clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A locking structure (1), characterized in that, The locking structure (1) is used to assemble the handle (21) of the dispenser (2) of the garment processing equipment (10); the locking structure (1) includes a lock body (11) and a limiting member (12), the lock body (11) includes a slot (111), at least one side wall of the slot (111) is provided with a receiving cavity (112), the receiving cavity (112) communicates with the slot (111), and the limiting member (12) is movably disposed in the receiving cavity (112); When the dispenser (2) is in the closed state, at least part of the limiting member (12) extends out of the receiving cavity (112) and is in the slot (111) to abut against the handle (21) and limit and fix the handle (21); when the dispenser (2) is in the fully open state, the limiting member (12) disengages from the handle (21).

2. The locking structure (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure (1) further includes an elastic element (13), which is disposed in the receiving cavity (112); the elastic element (13) is connected to the limiting element (12); When the elastic member (13) is not deformed, at least a portion of the limiting member (12) extends out of the receiving cavity (112) and is located within the slot (111).

3. The locking structure (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (112) includes a first end (1121) and a second end (1122) disposed opposite to each other. The first end (1121) communicates with the slot (111) and allows a portion of the limiting member (12) to pass through, so that a portion of the limiting member (12) can extend out of the first end (1121) and be located in the slot (111). The second end (1122) is an open structure, allowing the limiting member (12) to pass through, and the second end (1122) is provided with a plug (14).

4. The locking structure (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lock body (11) also includes a folded edge (113), which is used to be adapted and connected to the control panel (31) of the garment processing device (10); The folded edge (113) is connected to the side wall of the slot (111), and the folded edge (113) extends from the side wall of the slot (111) to the side away from the slot (111).

5. The locking structure (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The slot (111) includes a first sidewall (1101) and a second sidewall (1102) arranged opposite to each other. The first sidewall (1101) and the second sidewall (1102) are respectively provided with a receiving cavity (112), and each receiving cavity (112) is respectively provided with a limiting member (12).

6. A garment processing device (10), characterized in that, The device includes a housing (3) and a dispenser (2), the dispenser (2) being movably disposed on the housing (3); the housing (3) includes a control panel (31), the control panel (31) being equipped with a locking structure (1) as described in any one of claims 1 to 5; the dispenser (2) includes a handle (21) and a material box (22) connected together, the locking structure (1) connecting the control panel (31) and the handle (21).

7. The garment processing device (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control panel (31) has an opening (311), the material box (22) is disposed in the opening (311), and the locking structure (1) is disposed adjacent to the opening (311); The handle (21) includes a handle body (211) and a locking hook (212) connected to each other. The handle body (211) covers the opening (311) and the locking structure (1). The locking hook (212) is disposed on the side of the handle body (211) near the opening (311). When the distributor (2) is in the closed state, the locking hook (212) extends into the slot (111) of the locking structure (1) and abuts against the limiting member (12). When the distributor (2) is in the fully open state, the locking hook (212) disengages from the limiting member (12).

8. The garment processing device (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking hook (212) includes a hook body (2121) and a connecting part (2122) connected together, and the connecting part (2122) connects the hook body (2121) and the handle body (211); The hook body (2121) includes a protruding structure (2101) and a recessed structure (2102) connected together. The recessed structure (2102) connects the protruding structure (2101) and the connecting part (2122). The recessed structure (2102) can be adapted to abut against the limiting member (12).

9. The garment processing device (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the lock body (11) further includes a folded edge (113), the control panel (31) is provided with a relief groove (312), and the folded edge (113) is engaged in the relief groove (312).

10. The garment processing device (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The garment processing device (10) also includes a roller disposed in the housing (3) and located below the control panel (31), and the roller is connected to the dispenser (2).

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