Base adjusting foot preassembling tool

By designing a pre-installed fixture for the base adjustment feet and utilizing the cooperation of a sleeve and a connecting rod, the problem of inconsistent height of the washing machine base adjustment feet was solved, achieving rapid installation and height consistency, and improving washing machine production efficiency.

CN223617596UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02CHANGHONG MEILING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423147115.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-19
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In washing machine manufacturing, existing technology makes it difficult to ensure the consistent height of the base adjustment feet, which can easily lead to inconsistent turns during manual tightening by operators.

Method used

Design a pre-assembly fixture for base adjustment feet, including a sleeve and a connecting rod. The sleeve can be fitted onto the foot pad and mates with the foot pad through an internal groove. A hexagonal head is fixed at the top of the connecting rod, and the base adjustment feet can be quickly installed using a power tool.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick installation and height consistency of the base adjustment feet, improving the consistency of washing machine products and operational efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a base adjusting foot preassembling tool which comprises a sleeve and a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is fixed to the circle center of a top cover of the sleeve, the sleeve can be arranged on a foot pad in a sleeved mode, and the sleeve is used for clamping and limiting the foot pad. The adjusting feet can be quickly mounted on the base and are consistent in height.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of washing machine manufacturing technology, specifically to a pre-installation fixture for adjusting the base feet. Background Technology

[0002] As an important household appliance, the washing machine has become an indispensable daily necessity. Among them, the pulsator washing machine, with its simple and reliable structure and convenient operation, is widely used in daily life. The washing machine base adjustment feet are threaded onto the base and are components that level the base. They consist of feet, pads, and adjusting nuts. The washing machine base adjustment feet need to be adjusted to a uniform height to ensure product consistency. However, when operators tighten them by hand, the lack of a standard tool can easily lead to inconsistent turns and uneven heights. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems mentioned above in the background technology and to propose a pre-installation fixture for adjusting the base feet.

[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the foot of a base includes a sleeve and a connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve. The sleeve can be fitted onto the foot pad and is used to lock and limit the foot pad.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a groove is provided inside the sleeve, and the groove corresponds to and cooperates with the foot pad.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the groove is rhomboid in shape.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a second groove is provided inside the sleeve at the upper edge of the groove, and the second groove is correspondingly engaged with the adjusting nut.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the top of the second groove body is inclined outward to form an annular groove.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a connector head is fixed to the top of the connecting rod.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the connector is hexagonal in shape.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the connection between the connecting rod and the connecting head is recessed inward to form a recessed portion.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the sleeve, the connecting rod, and the connector are integrally formed.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the sleeve, the connecting rod, and the connector are made of metal.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This application can quickly install the adjusting feet onto the base, and the height is consistent. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of section A of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is the state before the tooling installation is completed;

[0022] Figure 6 This is the state after the tooling has been installed.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Sleeve; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Connector; 4. Recess; 5. Groove; 6. Second groove; 7. Inclined groove; 8. Foot; 9. Adjusting nut; 10. Foot pad. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model is a pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the foot of a base, including a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to lock and limit the foot pad 10.

[0026] Example 2, please refer to Figure 1-6As shown, this utility model is a pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the foot of a base, including a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to lock and limit the foot pad 10.

[0027] The sleeve 1 has a groove 5 inside, and the groove 5 corresponds to and cooperates with the foot pad 10.

[0028] Example 3, please refer to Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model is a pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the foot of a base, including a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to lock and limit the foot pad 10.

[0029] The sleeve 1 has a groove 5 inside, which corresponds to and fits with the foot pad 10. The groove 5 is rhomboid in shape.

[0030] Example 4, please refer to Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model is a pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the foot of a base, including a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to lock and limit the foot pad 10.

[0031] The sleeve 1 has a groove 5 inside, which corresponds to and fits with the foot pad 10. The groove 5 is rhomboid in shape.

[0032] The sleeve 1 is further provided with a second groove 6 at the upper edge of the groove 5, and the second groove 6 is correspondingly engaged with the adjusting nut 9.

[0033] Example 5, please refer to Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model is a pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the foot of a base, including a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to lock and limit the foot pad 10.

[0034] The sleeve 1 has a groove 5 inside, which corresponds to and fits with the foot pad 10. The groove 5 is rhomboid in shape.

[0035] The sleeve 1 is further provided with a second groove 6 at the upper edge of the groove 5, and the second groove 6 is correspondingly engaged with the adjusting nut 9.

[0036] The top of the second groove 6 is inclined outward to form a ring-shaped groove 7.

[0037] In another embodiment, a base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture includes a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to engage and limit the foot pad 10.

[0038] The sleeve 1 has a groove 5 inside, which corresponds to and fits with the foot pad 10. The groove 5 is rhomboid in shape.

[0039] The sleeve 1 is further provided with a second groove 6 at the upper edge of the groove 5, and the second groove 6 is correspondingly engaged with the adjusting nut 9.

[0040] The top of the second groove 6 is inclined outward to form a ring-shaped groove 7.

[0041] The connecting rod 2 is fixed to a connector 3 at its top. The connector 3 is hexagonal in shape. The connection between the connecting rod 2 and the connector 3 is recessed inward to form a recess 4.

[0042] In another embodiment, a base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture includes a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to engage and limit the foot pad 10.

[0043] The sleeve 1 has a groove 5 inside, which corresponds to and fits with the foot pad 10. The groove 5 is rhomboid in shape.

[0044] The sleeve 1 is further provided with a second groove 6 at the upper edge of the groove 5, and the second groove 6 is correspondingly engaged with the adjusting nut 9.

[0045] The top of the second groove 6 is inclined outward to form a ring-shaped groove 7.

[0046] The sleeve 1, the connecting rod 2, and the connector 3 are integrally formed.

[0047] In another embodiment,

[0048] A pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the base foot includes a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to lock and limit the foot pad 10.

[0049] The sleeve 1 has a groove 5 inside, which corresponds to and fits with the foot pad 10. The groove 5 is rhomboid in shape.

[0050] The sleeve 1 is further provided with a second groove 6 at the upper edge of the groove 5, and the second groove 6 is correspondingly engaged with the adjusting nut 9.

[0051] The top of the second groove 6 is inclined outward to form a ring-shaped groove 7.

[0052] The sleeve 1, the connecting rod 2, and the connector 3 are made of metal.

[0053] It is worth noting that:

[0054] The base adjustment feet consist of base feet 8, foot pads 10, and adjusting nuts 9. The diameter of the tail end of base feet 8 is 37.6mm, and the diameter of adjusting nuts 9 is 39.6mm. They are installed on the base, and a certain gap should be maintained between them.

[0055] The base adjustment foot adjustment fixture of this utility model has a standard 6mm hexagonal head 3 at the tail, which can be installed on a handheld electric gun.

[0056] The groove 5 and the second groove 6 in the sleeve 1 of the head can be divided into two sections of hexagonal nuts with diameters of 38mm and 41mm.

[0057] When using, place one end of the base foot 8 into the adjusting nut 9 and the other end into the sleeve 1 in the adjusting fixture. Hold the adjusting nut 9 with one hand and control the electric gun with the other hand to screw the base foot 8 into the adjusting nut 9. Due to the two-stage nut design, the adjusting nut 9 will stop at a fixed height. Then, place the base foot 8 into the mounting hole of the base and use the electric gun to screw the adjusting foot into the base to quickly fix the adjusting foot.

[0058] A pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the base foot includes a sleeve 1 and a connecting rod 2. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve 1. The sleeve 1 can be fitted onto the foot pad 10. The sleeve 1 is used to lock and limit the foot pad 10.

[0059] The sleeve 1 has a groove 5 inside, which corresponds to and fits with the foot pad 10. The groove 5 is rhomboid in shape.

[0060] The sleeve 1 is further provided with a second groove 6 at the upper edge of the groove 5, and the second groove 6 is correspondingly engaged with the adjusting nut 9.

[0061] The top of the second groove 6 is inclined outward to form a ring-shaped groove 7.

[0062] The connector 3 is fixed at the top of the connecting rod 2.

[0063] The connector 3 is hexagonal in shape.

[0064] The connection between the connecting rod 2 and the connecting head 3 is recessed inward to form a recessed portion 4.

[0065] The sleeve 1, the connecting rod 2, and the connector 3 are integrally formed.

[0066] The sleeve 1, the connecting rod 2, and the connector 3 are made of metal, such as steel or iron.

[0067] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of one embodiment of the present invention, but the description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pre-assembly fixture for mounting an adjusting foot onto a base, the adjusting foot comprising a base foot (8), a foot pad (10), and an adjusting nut (9), characterized in that, The base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture includes a sleeve (1) and a connecting rod (2). One end of the connecting rod (2) is fixed at the center of the top cover of the sleeve (1). The sleeve (1) can be fitted onto the foot pad (10). The sleeve (1) is used to lock and limit the foot pad (10).

2. The base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sleeve (1) has a groove (5) inside, and the groove (5) corresponds to and cooperates with the foot pad (10).

3. The base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The groove (5) is rhomboid in shape.

4. A pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the base feet according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The sleeve (1) is provided with a second groove (6) at the upper edge of the groove (5), and the second groove (6) is correspondingly engaged with the adjusting nut (9).

5. The base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the second groove (6) is inclined outward to form a ring-shaped groove (7).

6. The base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (3) is fixed at the top of the connecting rod (2).

7. The base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector (3) is hexagonal in shape.

8. The base adjustment foot pre-assembly fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connection between the connecting rod (2) and the connecting head (3) is recessed inward to form a recessed part (4).

9. A pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the base feet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sleeve (1), the connecting rod (2), and the connector (3) are integrally formed.

10. A pre-assembly fixture for adjusting the base feet according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sleeve (1), the connecting rod (2), and the connector (3) are made of metal.