Washing machine control panel assembly and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a washing machine control panel assembly and a washing machine. The washing machine control panel assembly is used for solving the technical problem that a control panel of a washing machine is inconvenient to assemble, disassemble and replace by a user. The washing machine control panel assembly comprises a control panel body, a mounting plate and a limiting mechanism, the control panel body is provided with a data exchange socket, the mounting plate is arranged on the front wall of a washing machine shell, the mounting plate is provided with a data exchange plug, the data exchange plug is suitable for being inserted into the data exchange socket, and the limiting mechanism is used for limiting the control panel body on the mounting plate.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of washing machine accessories, and in particular to a washing machine control panel assembly and a washing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, the control panel of a washing machine is mostly fixed on the shell and is usually located at the upper end of the front wall of the washing machine shell. A user sets the washing program of the washing machine through the control panel.

[0003] However, the maintenance of the control panel accounts for a large proportion in the after-sales service of washing machines. As a household appliance with a high frequency of use in production and life, the slow response and low efficiency of maintenance of washing machines directly affect the product experience of users. Most users, as non-professionals, cannot disassemble, maintain and replace the control panel by themselves. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] To overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides a washing machine control panel assembly and a washing machine.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine control panel assembly is provided, comprising: a control panel body, a data exchange socket being arranged on a first end surface of the control panel body; a mounting plate arranged on a front wall of a washing machine shell, a data exchange plug being arranged on the mounting plate, the data exchange plug being adapted to be inserted into the data exchange socket; and a limiting mechanism for limiting the control panel body on the mounting plate.

[0006] Optionally, the mounting plate is provided with a first mounting groove with an opening facing forward, and the control panel body is adapted to be accommodated in the first mounting groove.

[0007] Optionally, the data exchange socket is arranged on the first end surface of the control panel body, and the data exchange plug is arranged on a side wall of the first mounting groove for abutting against the first end surface.

[0008] Optionally, the limiting mechanism comprises a first magnetic force part arranged on the control panel body, and the control panel body can be adsorbed on the mounting plate by the first magnetic force part.

[0009] Optionally, the first magnetic force part is arranged on the back surface of the control panel body.

[0010] Optionally, the limiting mechanism further comprises a second magnetic force part, the second magnetic force part being arranged at a position corresponding to the first magnetic force part on the mounting plate, and the second magnetic force part being adapted to be attracted to the first magnetic force part.

[0011] Optionally, one of the first magnetic force part and the second magnetic force part is configured as a positioning recess, and the other of the first magnetic force part and the second magnetic force part is configured as a positioning boss, the positioning boss being adapted to be inserted into the positioning recess.

[0012] Optionally, the washing machine control panel assembly further comprises a clamping mechanism movably arranged on the mounting plate to be close to or away from the control panel body, the clamping mechanism being capable of abutting against the second end surface of the control panel body.

[0013] Optionally, the second end surface extends in a vertical direction.

[0014] Optionally, the clamping mechanism comprises a sliding groove arranged on the mounting plate, an opening of the sliding groove facing forward and extending perpendicularly to the second end surface, a clamping knob arranged in the sliding groove and capable of sliding along the sliding groove, and an elastic member connected between the clamping knob and the sliding groove and capable of providing the clamping knob with an elastic force to move towards the control panel body.

[0015] Optionally, the clamping knob is rotatably connected to the sliding groove through a rotating shaft.

[0016] Optionally, a guide groove extending in the moving direction of the clamping knob is arranged on the side wall of the sliding groove, and a guide sliding block protruding outward is arranged on the side edge of the clamping knob facing the guide groove, the guide sliding block being slidingly connected to the guide groove.

[0017] Optionally, a notch for accommodating the clamping knob is arranged on the second end surface.

[0018] Optionally, a clamping claw is arranged on the front end of the clamping knob, the clamping claw being capable of being pressed against the front side surface of the control panel body to clamp the control panel body in cooperation with the mounting plate.

[0019] Optionally, the washing machine control panel assembly further comprises a fixing support, and the control panel body is capable of being limited on the fixing support through the limiting structure.

[0020] Optionally, a fastening hole is arranged on the fixing support.

[0021] Optionally, a wireless communication module is arranged on the fixing support or the control panel body, the wireless communication module being capable of being wirelessly connected with the washing machine.

[0022] Optionally, the washing machine control panel assembly further comprises a cover plate for filling the first mounting recess.

[0023] Optionally, the control panel body is provided with a display screen, a voice diffusion hole, function buttons and a function knob.

[0024] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine is provided, which comprises the washing machine control panel assembly in the above technical solution and a washing machine shell.

[0025] Optionally, the mounting plate is integrally formed with a front wall of the washing machine shell.

[0026] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can have the following beneficial effects: in the washing machine control panel assembly provided by the present disclosure, the control panel body is detachably connected to the mounting plate as a whole, and since the data exchange socket and the data exchange plug are connected between the control panel body and the mounting plate, the plug-in cooperation of the data exchange socket and the data exchange plug can not only realize the communication connection between the control panel body and the main machine in the washing machine, but also avoid the control panel body from moving on the mounting plate perpendicular to the plug-in direction. In addition, the control panel body can also be limited on the mounting plate by the limiting mechanism, thereby further improving the connection reliability and stability between the control panel body and the mounting plate, and avoiding the control panel body from being loosened from the mounting plate. In addition, when the control panel body needs to be repaired and replaced, the user can release the limiting effect of the limiting mechanism between the control panel body and the mounting plate, and pull the control panel body off the data exchange plug, so that the control panel body can be detached from the mounting plate, which makes the removal and installation of the control panel body easy to operate, and even non-professionals can easily complete it. The washing machine provided by the present disclosure has the same technical effects as the washing machine control panel assembly in the above technical solution, and in order to avoid unnecessary repetition, details are not described here.

[0027] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] The drawings incorporated into the specification and forming a part thereof, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

[0029] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of an installation plate assembled in a washing machine shell from one angle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0030] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of an installation plate assembled in a washing machine shell from another angle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is a partial enlarged view of A in FIG.

[0032] Figure 4 is a partial sectional view along Figure 3 B-B line in FIG. 2.

[0033] Figure 5 is a partial sectional view along Figure 3 C-C line in FIG. 3.

[0034] Figure 6 is a structural schematic view showing one angle of a control panel body according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 7 is a structural schematic view showing another angle of a control panel body according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 8 is a structural schematic view showing a fixing support according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 9 is a structural schematic view showing a cover plate according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0039] 100 - washing machine housing,

[0040] 1 - mounting plate, 11 - first mounting groove, 110 - rear wall, 111 - data exchange plug,

[0041] 2 - control panel body, 201 - first end face, 202 - second end face, 2021 - notch, 203 - rear side face, 204 - front side face, 21 - data exchange socket, 22 - display screen, 23 - voice diffusion hole, 24 - function button, 25 - function knob,

[0042] 3 - clamping mechanism, 30 - sliding groove, 301 - guide slot, 31 - clamping tab, 311 - guide sliding block, 312 - clamping claw, 32 - elastic member, 33 - rotating shaft,

[0043] 4 - limiting mechanism, 41 - first magnetic force part, 42 - second magnetic force part,

[0044] 5 - fixing support, 51 - second mounting groove, 52 - fastening hole,

[0045] 6 - cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same numbers refer to the same elements throughout the drawings. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they only describe example devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0047] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the orientation words such as "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer relative to the outline of the corresponding component itself, "upper, lower" refer to the upper and lower of the control panel body arranged on the washing machine and in the normal use state of the washing machine; "front, back" refer to the front and back of the control panel body arranged on the washing machine and in the normal use state of the washing machine, specifically, taking the washing machine as a drum washing machine as an example, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the drum opening side of the washing machine is the front side of the washing machine, and the side opposite to the front side of the washing machine is the back side; "left, right" refer to the left side of the user's left hand when the front side of the washing machine faces the user, and the right side of the user's right hand, which can be specifically referred to the figure direction of Figure 2 . The terms "first", "second", etc. used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish one element from another element, and do not have sequentiality and importance.

[0048] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine control panel assembly is provided, which can include a control panel body 2, a mounting plate 1, and a limiting mechanism 4, as shown in Figures 1 to 7 .

[0049] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the mounting plate 1 can be arranged on the front wall of the washing machine shell 100, for example, the mounting plate 1 can be part of the front wall of the washing machine shell 100, and be integrally formed with the front wall of the washing machine shell 100.

[0050] As shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the control panel body 2 can be provided with a data exchange socket 21. Correspondingly, the mounting plate 1 can be provided with a data exchange plug 111, which is adapted to be inserted into the data exchange socket 21 to realize the communication connection between the control panel body 2 and the main machine of the washing machine.

[0051] The limiting mechanism 4 can limit the control panel body 2 on the mounting plate 1.

[0052] According to the technical scheme, in the washing machine control panel assembly provided by the present disclosure, the control panel body 2 is detachably connected to the mounting plate 1 as a whole. Since the data exchange socket 21 and the data exchange plug 111 are connected between the control panel body 2 and the mounting plate 1, the plug-in cooperation of the data exchange socket 21 and the data exchange plug 111 can not only realize the communication connection between the control panel body 2 and the main machine in the washing machine, but also avoid the control panel body 2 from moving on the mounting plate 1 in a direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction. In addition, the control panel body 2 can also be limited on the mounting plate 1 by the limiting mechanism 4, so as to further improve the connection reliability and stability between the control panel body 2 and the mounting plate 1, and avoid the control panel body 2 from being detached from the mounting plate 1. In addition, when the control panel body 2 needs to be repaired and replaced, the user can release the limiting effect of the limiting mechanism 4 between the control panel body 2 and the mounting plate 1, and pull the control panel body 2 from the data exchange plug 111, so that the control panel body 2 can be detached from the mounting plate 1, which makes the dismounting and mounting of the control panel body 2 easy to operate, and even non-professionals can easily complete it.

[0053] Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, according to the actual needs of the product, the control panel body 2 can be provided with one of a display screen 22, a voice diffusion hole 23, a function button 24 and a function knob 25, or a combination of several thereof.

[0054] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mounting plate 1 can be provided with a first mounting groove 11 with an opening facing forward, and the control panel body 2 is adapted to be accommodated in the first mounting groove 11. The rear side surface 203 of the control panel body 2 can be fitted with the rear wall 110 of the first mounting groove 11, and the front side surface 204 of the control panel body 2 can be exposed from the opening of the first mounting groove 11 for the user to operate. Each side wall of the first mounting groove 11 can be respectively faced with each end surface of the control panel body 2, so that the first mounting groove 11 can strengthen the limiting of the control panel body 2.

[0055] Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the data exchange socket 21 can be arranged on the first end surface 201 of the control panel body 2. When the mounting plate 1 is provided with the first mounting groove 11, the data exchange plug 111 can be arranged on the side wall of the first mounting groove 11 for abutting against the first end surface 201, so as to facilitate the data exchange plug 111 to be inserted into the data exchange socket 21.

[0056] The plug connection of the data exchange socket 21 and the data exchange plug 111 can avoid the control panel body 2 from moving in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the first installation groove 11, and can also limit the control panel body 2 in the front-rear direction to avoid the control panel body 2 from being pulled out of the first installation groove 11.

[0057] Reference is made to Fig. 1, which shows a washing machine 100 comprising a control panel body 2 and a mounting plate 1. The control panel body 2 can be mounted on the mounting plate 1 by a limiting mechanism 4. Figure 7 As shown in Fig. 1, the limiting mechanism 4 can comprise a first magnetic force part 41, which can be arranged on the control panel body 2, and the control panel body 2 can be adsorbed on the mounting plate 1 by the first magnetic force part 41. In addition, the user can also adsorb the control panel body 2 on any position according to the user's own needs, such as the side wall of the washing machine, or other object surfaces that can be adsorbed with the first magnetic force part 41, so as to facilitate the use and movement of the control panel body 2.

[0058] When the control panel body 2 needs to be repaired or replaced, the user can apply a force to the control panel body 2 in the opposite direction of the magnetic force of the first magnetic force part 41 to release the adsorption of the control panel body 2 on the mounting plate 1.

[0059] As an embodiment of the present disclosure, reference is made to Fig. 1, which shows a washing machine 100 comprising a control panel body 2 and a mounting plate 1. The control panel body 2 can be mounted on the mounting plate 1 by a limiting mechanism 4. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in Fig. 1, the limiting mechanism 4 can limit the control panel body 2 on the mounting plate 1 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the first magnetic force part 41 can be arranged on the rear side 203 of the control panel body 2, and the control panel body 2 can be adsorbed on the mounting plate 1 rearward. When the mounting plate 1 is provided with the first installation groove 11, the control panel body 2 can be adsorbed on the rear wall 110 of the first installation groove 11 rearward.

[0060] Alternatively, the material of the mounting plate 2 itself can realize the adsorption with the first magnetic force part 41.

[0061] Alternatively, reference is made to Fig. 1, which shows a washing machine 100 comprising a control panel body 2 and a mounting plate 1. The control panel body 2 can be mounted on the mounting plate 1 by a limiting mechanism 4. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in Fig. 1, the limiting mechanism 4 can limit the control panel body 2 on the mounting plate 1 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the first magnetic force part 41 can be arranged on the rear side 203 of the control panel body 2, and the control panel body 2 can be adsorbed on the mounting plate 1 rearward. When the mounting plate 1 is provided with the first installation groove 11, the control panel body 2 can be adsorbed on the rear wall 110 of the first installation groove 11 rearward.

[0062] The limiting mechanism 4 can also position the control panel body 2 relative to the mounting plate 1. Specifically, one of the first magnetic part 41 and the second magnetic part 42 can be constructed as a positioning groove, and the other of the first magnetic part 41 and the second magnetic part 42 can be constructed as a positioning boss, the positioning boss being adapted to be inserted into the positioning groove. In the specific embodiments of this disclosure, refer to... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first magnetic part 41 is constructed as a positioning boss, for reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second magnetic part 42 is constructed as a positioning groove.

[0063] In addition, multiple sets of the aforementioned limiting mechanisms 4 can be provided between the control panel body 2 and the mounting plate 1 to further improve the reliability of the connection between the two.

[0064] As another embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the washing machine control panel assembly may also include a clamping mechanism 3. The clamping mechanism 3 may be movably disposed on the mounting plate 1 to move closer to or further away from the control panel body 2. The clamping mechanism 3 may abut against the second end face 202 of the control panel body 2. When the mounting plate 1 is provided with a first mounting groove 11, the clamping mechanism 3 may be movably disposed in the first mounting groove 11 to cooperate with the side wall of the first mounting groove 11 to clamp the control panel body 2. By moving the clamping mechanism 3, the control panel body 2 may be clamped or released.

[0065] Since the clamping mechanism 3 abuts against the second end face 202, meaning the end face abutting the clamping mechanism 3 is different from the end face where the data exchange port 21 is located, the clamping mechanism 3 can further prevent the control panel body 2 from shifting on the mounting plate 1. In other words, the combination of the insertion of the data exchange port 21 and the data exchange plug 111 with the clamping of the clamping mechanism 3 can improve the reliability and stability of the connection between the control panel body 2 and the mounting plate 1. Furthermore, when the control panel body 2 needs maintenance or replacement, the user can move the clamping mechanism 3 away from the control panel body 2 to release the control panel body 2, then release the attraction between the first magnetic part 41 and the second magnetic part 42, and unplug the control panel body 2 from the data exchange plug 111, thus removing the control panel body 2 from the mounting plate 1. This makes the removal and installation of the control panel body 2 easy to operate, and even non-professionals can easily complete the task.

[0066] In specific embodiments of this disclosure, the clamping direction of the clamping mechanism 3 can be set according to actual needs. Alternatively, refer to... Figures 1 to 7As shown in FIG. 1, the second end surface 202 can be an end surface of the control panel body 2 extending in the vertical direction, and the clamping mechanism 3 can move horizontally in the left-right direction of the washing machine to abut against or release the second end surface 202. That is, the clamping mechanism 3 can clamp the control panel body 2 in the left-right direction of the washing machine.

[0067] As another unillustrated option, the second end surface 202 can be an end surface of the control panel body 2 extending in the horizontal direction, and the clamping mechanism 3 can move vertically to abut against or release the second end surface 202. That is, the clamping mechanism 3 can clamp the control panel body 2 in the up-down direction of the washing machine.

[0068] In the detailed description of the present disclosure, the relative positional relationship between the clamping mechanism 3 and the data exchange plug 111 can be set as required. As an option, referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1, the first end surface 201 and the second end surface 202 can be oppositely arranged. That is, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1, the clamping mechanism 3 and the data exchange plug 111 act on opposite ends of the control panel body 2 respectively, the clamping mechanism 3 can press the control panel body 2 against the data exchange plug 111, and the plug-in cooperation of the data exchange plug 111 and the data exchange socket 21 can limit the control panel body 2 in the front-rear direction of the washing machine and in a direction perpendicular to the clamping force of the clamping mechanism 3. For example, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1, when the second end surface 202 extends vertically and the clamping mechanism 3 moves horizontally, the first end surface 201 also extends vertically, at this time, the clamping mechanism 3 limits the control panel body 2 in the left-right direction of the washing machine, and the plug-in cooperation limits the control panel body 2 in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction of the washing machine, so that the control panel body 2 is limited in the front-rear direction, the left-right direction and the up-down direction of the washing machine when mounted on the mounting plate 1, so that the control panel body 2 cannot move on the mounting plate 1 or fall off the mounting plate 1.

[0069] As another unillustrated option, the first end surface 201 and the second end surface 202 can be arranged adjacently. Taking the example that the second end surface 202 extends vertically, the first end surface 201 can be the lower end surface of the control panel body 2, at this time, the plug-in cooperation of the data exchange plug 111 and the data exchange socket 21 can limit the control panel body 2 in the up-down direction, the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the washing machine, and the clamping mechanism 3 can limit the control panel body 2 in the left-right direction of the washing machine.

[0070] To ensure the reliability of the connection between the data exchange plug 111 and the data exchange port 21, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the data exchange plug 111 can be a plug with a rectangular cross-section, having a certain length, a certain width, and a certain thickness to ensure the connection strength and limiting reliability of the above-mentioned plug-in mating.

[0071] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping mechanism 3 may include a slide groove 30, a clamping paddle 31, and an elastic element 32. The slide groove 30 may be disposed on the mounting plate 1. When the mounting plate 1 is provided with a first mounting groove 11, the slide groove 30 may be disposed on the rear wall 110 of the first mounting groove 11. The opening of the slide groove 30 faces forward. The slide groove 30 may extend perpendicularly to the second end face 202. Taking the second end face 202 extending vertically as an example, based on the clamping mechanism 3 clamping horizontally along the left and right directions of the washing machine, the slide groove 30 may extend horizontally. The clamping paddle 31 is disposed in the slide groove 30 and can slide along the slide groove 30 to approach or move away from the control panel body 2. The elastic element 32 may be connected between the clamping paddle 31 and the slide groove 30 and can provide the clamping paddle 31 with a spring force to move toward the control panel body 2 so that the clamping paddle 31 can clamp the control panel body 2. The user can overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 32 and move the clamping lever 31 away from the control panel body 2 so that the control panel body 2 is released. When the user removes the external force applied to the clamping lever 31, the clamping lever 31 can move towards the control panel body 2 and clamp it under the action of the elastic force of the elastic element 32.

[0072] refer to Figure 4 As shown, the clamping lever 31 can be rotatably connected to the slide groove 30 via the rotating shaft 33.

[0073] To further guide the movement of the clamping lever 31, refer to Figure 5 As shown, a guide groove 301 extending along the moving direction of the clamping lever 31 can be provided on the side wall of the slide groove 30. An outwardly protruding guide slider 311 can be provided on the side edge of the clamping lever 31 facing the guide groove 301, and the guide slider 311 can be slidably connected in the guide groove 301. (Reference) Figure 5 As shown, guide grooves 301 can be provided on the two side walls of the slide 30, and correspondingly, guide sliders 311 can be provided on the two side edges of the clamping lever 31.

[0074] To prevent relative sliding between the clamping lever 31 and the second end face 202, refer to Figure 6As shown, the second end surface 202 can be provided with a notch 2021 for accommodating the clamping tab 31, and the clamping tab 31 is fitted into the notch 2021 to avoid relative sliding between the clamping tab 31 and the second end surface 202 along the extending direction of the second end surface 202.

[0075] In addition, in order to increase the reliability of limiting the control panel body 2 along the front-rear direction, the clamping mechanism 3 can also press the control panel body 2 to the mounting plate 1 along the front-rear direction of the washing machine, referring to Figure 4 As shown, the front end of the clamping tab 31 can be provided with a clamping jaw 312, which can be pressed to the front side 204 of the control panel body 2 to clamp the control panel body 2 with the mounting plate 1. That is, when the clamping tab 31 abuts against the second end surface 202, the clamping jaw 312 can also stop at the front side of the control panel body 2, so that the control panel body 2 can be limited between the clamping jaw 312 and the mounting plate 1 along the front-rear direction.

[0076] Considering some specific uses of the control panel body 2, such as for the convenience of some people with very small or very tall body or some disabled people to use the washing machine, the control panel body 2 can not be provided on the washing machine shell 100, but can be provided at any other position (for example, any height position on the wall) convenient for users to use.

[0077] In order to set the control panel body 2 on the wall or the position of the tile, the washing machine control panel assembly can also include a fixed support 5, referring to Figure 8 As shown, the control panel body 2 can also be limited on the fixed support 5 by the above-mentioned limiting mechanism 4.

[0078] Through the fixed support 5, the control panel body 2 can be set at any position convenient for users to use to meet the use requirements of different users.

[0079] Alternatively, the material of the fixed support 5 itself can realize attraction with the first magnetic force part 41. Alternatively, referring to Figure 8 As shown, the fixed support 5 can also be provided with the above-mentioned second magnetic force part 42.

[0080] In addition, in order to ensure the connection reliability of the control panel body 2 and the fixed support 5, the fixed support 5 can be provided with the second mounting groove 51 for accommodating the control panel body 2 and the above-mentioned clamping mechanism 3, and the second mounting groove 51 can have the same structure as the first mounting groove 11. In this way, not only the connection reliability of the control panel body 2 and the fixed support 5 can be improved, but also the installation and disassembly between the control panel body 2 and the fixed support 5 are facilitated, thereby further improving the convenience of users operating the control panel body 2.

[0081] In order to facilitate the fixed support 5 to be fixedly connected to the wall surface or the position of the ceramic tile and the like, as shown in Figure 8 The fixed support 5 can be further provided with a fastening hole 52, so that the fixed support 5 can be fastened and connected to the wall surface or the position of the ceramic tile and the like through a fastener.

[0082] In addition, as shown in Figure 8 The rear surface of the fixed support 5 can be configured as a plane, and for some planes (such as ceramic tile surfaces and the like) which are not convenient to punch, the rear surface of the fixed support 5 and the plane can be bonded together through an adhesive.

[0083] When the control panel body 2 is arranged at a position away from the washing machine through the fixed support 5, a wireless communication module (not shown) can be arranged on the fixed support 5 and / or the control panel body 2, which can be wirelessly connected in communication with the main machine of the washing machine, so that the control panel body 2 can still communicate with the main machine of the washing machine after being detached from the mounting plate 1. The wireless communication mode between the wireless communication module and the main machine includes but is not limited to infrared, Bluetooth, WIFI, asynchronous communication and the like.

[0084] In addition, the control panel body 2 can also be charged through the fixed support 5, for example, the control panel body 2 can be charged by plug-in connection through the data exchange socket 21 of the control panel body 2 and the plug on the fixed support 5, or the control panel body 2 and the fixed support 5 can be magnetically charged.

[0085] When the control panel body 2 is arranged on the fixed support 5, in order to improve the appearance of the washing machine, as shown in Figure 9 The washing machine control panel assembly can further include a cover plate 6 for filling the first mounting groove 11, which can not only prevent dust and other impurities from falling into the first mounting groove 11, but also make the appearance of the washing machine flat and beautiful when the cover plate 6 is arranged in the first mounting groove 11.

[0086] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine is provided, which can include the washing machine control panel assembly in the above technical solutions and a washing machine shell 100.

[0087] Through the above technical solutions, the washing machine provided by the present disclosure has the same technical effects as the washing machine control panel assembly in the above technical solutions, and unnecessary repetition is avoided here.

[0088] As an option, the mounting plate 1 can be integrally formed with the front wall of the washing machine shell 100, that is, the first mounting groove 11 can be directly arranged on the front wall of the washing machine shell 100, so as to reduce the assembly steps of the washing machine shell 100.

[0089] In the detailed description above, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific aspects in which the disclosure can be practiced. In this regard, directional terminology, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and other commonly used terms, are used herein for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. Because the described devices can be positioned in a number of different orientations, the directional terminology can be used for illustration purposes only and is not limiting. It is to be understood that other aspects can be utilized and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The following detailed description, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0090] It is to be understood that the features of the various aspects of the present disclosure described herein can be combined with each other, unless specifically noted otherwise. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items; similarly, "at least one of' includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0091] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically stated and limited, the terms "joined," "attached," "mounted," "connected," "linked," "fixed," and the like, as used in the embodiments of the present disclosure, are to be construed to be broad terms, for example, can be fixed attachments, or detachable attachments, or integral connections; can be mechanical, electrical, or communicative connections between the elements, or interactions between the elements; can be direct connections, or indirect connections through intermediaries, unless specifically stated and limited otherwise. The specific meaning of the above terms in this document can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the specific context in which the terms are used.

[0092] Further, the word "over" as used in describing a component, element, or material layer "over" another component, element, or material layer in the specification and claims herein can be used to mean that the component, element, or material layer is positioned "indirectly" on the referenced component, element, or material layer such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are arranged between the referenced component, element, or material layer and the component, element, or material layer. However, the word "over" as used in describing a component, element, or material layer "over" another component, element, or material layer in the specification and claims herein can optionally also have the specific meaning of the component, element, or material layer being positioned "directly" on the referenced component, element, or material layer, e.g., in direct contact with the referenced component, element, or material layer.

[0093] Although terms such as "first", "second", and "third" can be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers or sections should not be limited to the terms. Instead, these terms are used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, the first element, component, region, layer or section referred to in the examples described herein can also be called the second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the examples. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description herein, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0094] It should be understood that spatially relative terms, such as "above", "upper", "below", and "lower", among others, are used herein for describing the relationship between one element and another element as shown in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, an element described as above or upper relative to another element would then be below or lower relative to the other element. Accordingly, the term "above" encompasses both the above and below orientations. The device can have other ways of orientation (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0095] In addition, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, the exemplary aspects are used to illustrate concepts. As used in this document, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or". That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from context, "X employs A or B" is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, then "X employs A or B" is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances. In addition, the articles "a" and "an" as used in this application and the appended claims should generally be construed to mean "one or more" unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. Thus, use of the articles in this application and the appended claims is not limiting.

[0096] Likewise, although the present disclosure has been described and illustrated with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent alterations and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art that do not depart from the true spirit and scope of the disclosure. The present disclosure includes all such modifications and alterations and is limited only by the scope of the following claims. In particular regard to the various functions performed by the above described components (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), the terms (including a reference to a "means") used to describe such components are intended to correspond, unless otherwise indicated, to any component which performs the described function (e.g., a functional equivalent), even though not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure. In addition, although a particular feature of the disclosure can have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, other implementations can include the particular feature. For example, the features of one implementation can be combined with those of another implementation. Furthermore, although the foregoing has been described in some detail for purposes of clarity, it will be apparent that certain changes and modifications can be made which will affect the appended claims. For example, various implementations of the present disclosure have been described above. Each of these has aspects, which have been particularly emphasized so as not to obscure the disclosure. However, it will be apparent that aspects of the other implementations can be employed without departing from the scope of the disclosure. It is therefore contemplated to cover any and all modifications and variations of this disclosure. It is also expressly intended that claims can be combined one with another in any combination. In addition, it is intended that each limitation listed in the following claims is to be construed by the proper scope as would be given to an artisan reviewing the disclosure and the following claims.

[0097] Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the features of the disclosure disclosed herein. It is intended that the present disclosure be considered as examples only, with a true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0098] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise construction described and as shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be effected therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A washing machine control panel assembly, characterised in that, The laundry machine control panel assembly comprises: a control panel body, a data exchange socket being arranged on the control panel body, a mounting plate arranged on a front wall of a laundry machine shell, a data exchange plug being arranged on the mounting plate, the data exchange plug being adapted to be inserted into the data exchange socket, and a limiting mechanism for limiting the control panel body on the mounting plate.

2. The washing machine control panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein A first mounting recess with a front opening is arranged on the mounting plate, and the control panel body is adapted to be accommodated in the first mounting recess.

3. The control panel assembly of claim 2, wherein, The data exchange socket is arranged on a first end surface of the control panel body, and the data exchange plug is arranged on a side wall of the first mounting recess for abutting against the first end surface.

4. The control panel assembly for a laundry machine according to claim 1, wherein The limiting mechanism comprises a first magnetic force part arranged on the control panel body, and the control panel body is capable of being adsorbed on the mounting plate through the first magnetic force part.

5. The control panel assembly of claim 4, wherein, The first magnetic force part is arranged on a rear side surface of the control panel body.

6. The control panel assembly for a laundry machine according to claim 4, wherein The limiting mechanism further comprises a second magnetic force part arranged on the mounting plate at a position corresponding to the first magnetic force part, and the second magnetic force part is adapted to be attracted to the first magnetic force part.

7. The control panel assembly of claim 6, wherein, One of the first magnetic force part and the second magnetic force part is configured as a positioning recess, and the other of the first magnetic force part and the second magnetic force part is configured as a positioning boss, and the positioning boss is adapted to be inserted into the positioning recess.

8. The control panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The laundry machine control panel assembly further comprises a clamping mechanism movably arranged on the mounting plate to be close to or away from the control panel body, and the clamping mechanism is capable of abutting against a second end surface of the control panel body.

9. The washing machine control panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The second end surface extends in a vertical direction.

10. The control panel assembly for a laundry machine according to claim 8, wherein The clamping mechanism comprises: a sliding groove arranged on the mounting plate, the sliding groove having a front opening and extending perpendicularly to the second end surface, a clamping knob arranged in the sliding groove and capable of sliding along the sliding groove, and a resilient member connected between the clamping knob and the sliding groove and capable of providing the clamping knob with an elastic force for moving towards the control panel body.

11. The washing machine control panel assembly according to claim 10, wherein, The clamping knob is rotatably connected to the sliding groove through a rotating shaft.

12. The control panel assembly of claim 10, wherein, A guide groove extending in a moving direction of the clamping knob is arranged on a side wall of the sliding groove, and a guide sliding block protruding outward is arranged on a side edge of the clamping knob facing the guide groove, and the guide sliding block is slidingly connected in the guide groove.

13. The control panel assembly for a laundry machine according to claim 10, wherein A notch for accommodating the clamping knob is arranged on the second end surface.

14. The control panel assembly of claim 10, wherein, A clamping claw is arranged on a front end of the clamping knob, and the clamping claw is capable of being pressed against a front side surface of the control panel body to clamp the control panel body in cooperation with the mounting plate.

15. The washing machine control panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The laundry machine control panel assembly further comprises a fixing support, and the control panel body is further capable of being limited on the fixing support through the limiting mechanism.

16. The washing machine control panel assembly according to claim 15, wherein, A fastening hole is arranged on the fixing support.

17. The control panel assembly of claim 15, wherein, A wireless communication module is arranged on the fixing support and / or the control panel body, and the wireless communication module is capable of being wirelessly connected in communication with a laundry machine.

18. The control panel assembly of claim 2, wherein, The laundry machine control panel assembly further comprises a cover plate for filling the first mounting recess.

19. The control panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The control panel body is provided with a display screen, a voice diffusion hole, function buttons and a function knob.

20. A laundry machine characterized by The laundry machine control panel assembly of any one of claims 1 to 19, and a laundry machine housing.

21. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 20, characterized in that The mounting plate is integrally formed with a front wall of the laundry machine housing.

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