Packaging assembly of washing equipment and washing equipment

By adopting a combination structure of packaging bolts, fixing columns, and locking plates in the packaging components of the washing equipment, the problem of the outer tub shaking during transportation is solved, achieving the stability and versatility of the equipment, and reducing material costs and environmental pollution.

CN223619256UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520063477.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-10

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Technical Problem

Existing washing equipment is prone to outer drum shaking during transportation, which can cause collisions with the box. Furthermore, existing packaging materials are expensive, cause serious environmental pollution, and have poor versatility.

Method used

The system employs a combination structure of packaging bolts, fixing posts, and locking plates. The packaging bolts pass through the holes in the box and outer barrel and lock into the insertion holes of the fixing posts. The locking plates also lock in place. Combined with support components and buffer components, this achieves a stable connection between the box and the outer barrel.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the outer tub from shaking or shifting, ensuring the stability of the washing equipment. It is highly versatile, easy to install and disassemble, and suitable for different models of washing equipment. The simple installation and disassembly reduce material costs and environmental pollution.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a packaging assembly of washing equipment and the washing equipment, comprising a packaging bolt detachably arranged between a box body and an outer barrel; the via hole is formed in the box body, and the packaging bolt penetrates through the via hole; the fixing column is arranged on the outer side of the outer barrel and provided with an extending hole matched with the packaging bolt; the clamping plate is arranged in the fixing column and can be clamped and fixed with the packaging bolt; a clamping hole is formed in the clamping plate, the packaging bolt is provided with a bolt column, and a clamping groove clamped with the clamping hole is formed in the bolt column. The outer barrel can be effectively prevented from shaking, shifting and the like in the transportation and carrying process, and the overall stability of the washing equipment is ensured; the packaging assembly is high in universality and can be suitable for packaging and transporting washing equipment of different models. The installation process of the packaging bolt is relatively simple, the packaging bolt only needs to penetrate through the through hole in the box body, then is inserted into the stretching hole of the fixing column on the outer side of the outer barrel and is clamped and fixed with the clamping plate, complex tools and technologies are not needed, and the packaging and assembling efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of washing equipment technology, specifically relating to a packaging component for a washing machine and a washing machine having the packaging component. Background Technology

[0002] A top-loading washing machine includes a cabinet, an outer tub and an inner tub inside the cabinet. The outer tub is suspended from the top of the cabinet by a boom. Therefore, during the transportation of the washing machine, the outer tub will inevitably shake, which may cause the outer tub to collide with the cabinet.

[0003] Patent CN201920300853.5 discloses a packaging structure including an upper pad, a lower pad, and corner pads. The corner pads are positioned between the upper and lower pads, defining a packaging space for accommodating a washing machine. The upper surface of the lower pad has a protrusion corresponding to the drum assembly, used to support and elevate the drum assembly, preventing structural failure due to stress on the washing machine's suspension rod during a fall. The middle pad includes a first part and a second part connected axially. The first part is adapted to mate with the inner peripheral wall of the washing machine's worktable, and the free end of the second part is adapted to extend into the inner drum of the washing machine. The second part is adapted to mate with the inner peripheral wall of the washing machine's balance ring.

[0004] The packaging structure in the aforementioned patent uses a foam inner pad, along with protrusions, to secure the outer drum. The inner pad itself is relatively large, requiring a significant amount of material, resulting in high manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the slow degradation rate of foam materials contributes to environmental pollution. In addition, the inner pad's structure must match the drum module's structure; different drum module structures necessitate different inner pads, leading to poor packaging structure versatility and high costs associated with mold development, manufacturing, and storage.

[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this application, and therefore may include prior art that is not known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This utility model addresses the aforementioned problems in the prior art by proposing a packaging component for washing equipment, which has a simple structure, strong versatility, and is easy to load and unload.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention employs the following technical solution:

[0008] A packaging component for a washing device, comprising:

[0009] Packaging latches, which are detachably located between the box body and the outer barrel;

[0010] A through hole is provided on the box body for the packaging bolt to pass through;

[0011] A fixing post is provided on the outside of the outer barrel and has an insertion hole that matches the packaging bolt;

[0012] A locking plate is provided inside the fixing post and can be locked and fixed with the packaging bolt;

[0013] The locking plate has locking holes, and the packaging tack has a pin with a locking groove that engages with the locking holes.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the engaging hole has an arc-shaped hole wall that matches the bolt and a planar hole wall that matches the bottom of the engaging groove.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, two oppositely arranged engagement grooves are provided on the bolt, and the distance between the bottoms of the two engagement grooves is matched with the width of the engagement hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, a gap is provided on the locking plate to connect with the locking hole and to allow deformation of the locking hole.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, a receiving groove for accommodating the locking plate is provided on the fixing post, the locking plate is installed in the receiving groove, and the insertion hole is connected to the receiving groove.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the receiving groove has an upper opening, and the locking plate is arranged perpendicularly to the insertion hole; the locking plate is made of metal.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, a support member is further included, which is sleeved on the outside of the packaging plug, and a slot for receiving the support member is formed on the fixing post extending radially outward along the insertion hole, with one end of the support member located in the slot.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, a buffer member sleeved on the outside of the support member and a gasket sleeved on the outside of the packaging plug are also included. The buffer member is located between the through hole and the gasket. The buffer member has an axially extending washer portion located within the through hole.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the support member has a mounting groove for mounting the buffer member.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the enclosure has an enclosure body, a rear plate covering the maintenance opening of the enclosure body, and a reinforcing beam fixed at the maintenance opening, with the through hole provided on the reinforcing beam.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the rear plate is located behind the reinforcing beam, and a clearance hole for avoiding the packaging bolt is provided on the rear plate.

[0024] Based on the above-mentioned packaging component for a washing device, this application also provides a washing device having the above-mentioned packaging component. The packaging component has a simple structure, strong versatility, and is easy to load and unload.

[0025] A washing device having the aforementioned packaging components.

[0026] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: the packaging bolt, in cooperation with the fixing post and the locking plate, achieves a firm fixation between the box and the outer tub, effectively preventing the outer tub from shaking or shifting during transportation and handling, ensuring the overall stability of the washing equipment; it also makes the packaging component highly versatile and applicable to the packaging and transportation of different models of washing equipment. The installation process of the packaging bolt is relatively simple; it only requires passing the packaging bolt through the hole on the box, inserting it into the insertion hole of the fixing post on the outside of the outer tub, and locking it with the locking plate. No complicated tools or techniques are required, improving the efficiency of packaging assembly. Furthermore, the packaging bolt can be easily removed after the washing equipment is transported to its destination.

[0027] Other features and advantages of this utility model will become clearer after reading the detailed embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a packaging component for a washing device according to this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of region A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after the middle and rear panels have been disassembled;

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of region B in the middle;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the outer barrel structure;

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of region C in the middle;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a vertical sectional view of the structure;

[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram of the middle packaging buckle;

[0037] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure;

[0038] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram of the middle packaging buckle;

[0039] Figure 11 A structural diagram showing the packaging bolts and locking plates in disassembled state;

[0040] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the structure of the packaging buckle;

[0041] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​plate structure;

[0042] Among them, packaging bolt 10; bolt post 11; locking groove 11; bolt cap 12;

[0043] 20; mating hole 21; arc-shaped hole wall 211; flat hole wall 212; gap opening 22;

[0044] Support component 30; buffer component 40; washer part 41; gasket 50;

[0045] Box body 100; Box body 110; Rear plate 120; Clearance hole 121; Reinforcing beam 130; Through hole 150;

[0046] Outer barrel 200; fixing column 210; insertion hole 220; receiving groove 230; groove opening 240. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, with the direction closer to the axis being "inner" and the opposite being "outer." These terms are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0049] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0052] Whenever possible, the various aspects and features described and shown in the specification can be applied individually, and these individual aspects can serve as the subject of a divisional application.

[0053] See Figures 1-13 This is an embodiment of a packaging assembly for a washing equipment proposed in this utility model. The packaging assembly is used to fix a housing 100 and an outer tub 200. The packaging assembly includes: a packaging bolt 10, a fixing post 210, a locking plate 20, and a through hole 150. The packaging bolt 10 is detachably disposed between the housing 100 and the outer tub 200, and the through hole 150 is provided on the housing 100. The fixing post 210 is located on the outside of the outer tub 200, and an insertion hole 220 matching the bolt post 11 of the packaging bolt 10 is provided on the fixing post 210. The locking plate 20 is disposed inside the fixing post 210 and is locked and fixed to the packaging bolt 10. The packaging bolt passes through the through hole 150, then extends into the insertion hole 220, and is locked and fixed to the locking plate 20.

[0054] The packaging bolt 10, in conjunction with the fixing post 210 and the locking plate 20, securely fixes the box body 100 and the outer tub 200, effectively preventing the outer tub 200 from shaking or shifting during transportation and handling, ensuring the overall stability of the washing equipment. This makes the packaging component highly versatile and applicable to the packaging and transportation of different models of washing equipment. The installation process of the packaging bolt 10 is relatively simple; it only requires passing the packaging bolt 10 through the through hole 150 on the box body 100, inserting it into the insertion hole 220 of the fixing post 210 on the outer side of the outer tub 200, and then locking it with the locking plate 20. No complicated tools or techniques are required, improving the efficiency of packaging assembly. Furthermore, the packaging bolt can be easily removed after the washing equipment is transported to its destination.

[0055] In some embodiments of this application, a locking hole 21 is provided on the locking plate 20, and the packaging bolt 10 has a bolt cap 12 and a bolt post 11 connected to the bolt cap 12. A locking groove 111 is provided on the bolt post 11 to engage with the locking hole 21. By providing the locking hole 21 and the locking groove 111, the locking connection between the packaging bolt 10 and the locking plate 20 is made tighter and more precise. Furthermore, when packaging and fixing washing equipment of different specifications, sizes, weights, etc., as long as the packaging bolt 10 can pass through the corresponding through hole and be inserted into the insertion hole 220 of the fixing post 210, and the locking hole 21 and the locking groove 111 cooperate to achieve locking and fixing, a good fixing effect can be achieved, ensuring versatility. The packaging bolt 10 is inserted through the through hole 150 of the box body 100 and into the insertion hole 211 of the outer fixing post 210 of the outer tub 200, so that the engaging groove 111 and engaging hole 21 engage to complete the installation. No additional complicated tools or techniques are required, ensuring efficient packaging assembly. After the washing equipment is transported to its destination, the packaging bolt 10 can also be easily removed due to its relatively simple structural connection. The engagement between the engaging hole 21 and the engaging groove 111 will not hinder the removal, and the removal operation remains convenient.

[0056] In some embodiments of this application, the engaging hole 21 has an arc-shaped hole wall 211 that matches the bolt 11, and a flat hole wall 212 that matches the bottom of the engaging groove 111. The arc-shaped hole wall 211 can closely fit the outer periphery of the bolt 11, and the bottom of the engaging groove 111 and the flat hole wall 212 can closely fit, achieving precise positioning and limiting; and after the bolt 11 of the packaging plug 10 is inserted into the engaging hole 21, the contact area between the two is larger and the fit is higher, ensuring the stability of the connection between the packaging plug 10 and the engaging plate 20. When installing the packaging plug 10, the arc-shaped hole wall 211 plays a role in guiding the insertion of the bolt 11.

[0057] In some embodiments of this application, two opposing engagement grooves 111 are provided on the bolt 11, and the distance between the bottoms of the two engagement grooves 111 matches the width of the engagement hole 21. Two parallel planar hole walls 212 are correspondingly provided on the engagement hole 21, and the width of the engagement hole 21 is the distance between the two planar hole walls 212. The two opposing engagement grooves 111 on the bolt 11 cooperate with the corresponding two parallel planar hole walls 212 on the engagement hole 21 to form a bidirectional engagement and fixing structure; it can limit the packaging bolt 10 from two different directions, making its fixation on the engagement plate 20 more secure and reliable. When subjected to external force, it can be evenly distributed through these two symmetrical engagement parts.

[0058] In some embodiments of this application, a gap 22 is provided on the locking plate 20 to connect with the locking hole 21. The gap 22 is used to allow deformation of the locking hole 21; the installation of the bolt 11 is achieved through the deformation of the locking hole 21. During installation, if the bolt 11 and the locking hole 21 are not perfectly aligned, the bolt 11 can still be easily squeezed into the locking hole 21 by utilizing the deformable characteristic of the locking hole 21. Subsequently, the locking hole 21 returns to its original shape, achieving locking and fixing with the bolt 11, greatly improving the convenience of the installation operation. The gap 22 and the deformable characteristic of the locking hole 21 can, to a certain extent, compensate for the impact of these errors. The gap 22 allows the locking hole 21 to deform, which can compensate for the impact of these errors to a certain extent. Even if the size of the bolt 11 deviates slightly from the theoretical standard size of the locking hole 21, the two can still be well locked by the deformation of the locking hole 21. This improves the adaptability of the packaging component to dimensional errors in the production and processing process and ensures the overall assembly success rate of the product.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, a receiving groove 212 for accommodating the locking plate 20 is provided on the fixing post 210. The locking plate 20 is installed in the receiving groove 212, and the insertion hole 220 communicates with the receiving groove 212. By placing the locking plate 20 in the receiving groove 212, the fixing post 210 and the locking plate 20 form a relatively tight integral structure, and the fixing post 210 itself can provide a certain degree of protection for the locking plate 20.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, the receiving groove 212 has an upper opening, allowing the locking plate 20 to be easily inserted directly into the receiving groove 212 from top to bottom during installation. The locking plate 20 is arranged perpendicularly to the insertion hole 220, forming a more stable fixing structure in the vertical direction when the pin 11 of the packaging bolt 10 passes through the insertion hole 220 and engages with the locking plate 20. The locking plate 20 is made of metal, which has high strength and hardness, and compared to some plastic materials, it can withstand greater external forces without easily deforming.

[0061] In some embodiments of this application, a support member 30 is further included, sleeved on the outside of the packaging bolt 10. A slot 240 is formed on the fixing post 210 extending radially outward along the insertion hole 220, and the slot 240 is used to accommodate the support member 30, with one end of the support member 30 located within the slot 240. After the packaging bolt 10 is connected to the fixing post 210, the support member 30 provides strong lateral support to the packaging bolt 10, stabilizing the connection between the packaging bolt 10 and the fixing post 210. During transportation, external forces act on the packaging assembly, and the presence of the support member 30 can disperse the external forces that were originally concentrated at the connection between the packaging bolt 10 and the fixing post 210. These forces are transmitted through the support member 30 to the slot 240 and other parts of the fixing post 210, making the entire packaging assembly more evenly stressed, reducing the risk of damage due to excessive local stress, and enhancing the overall ability of the packaging assembly to resist external forces.

[0062] In some embodiments of this application, a buffer member 40 is further included, sleeved on the outside of the support member 30, and a gasket 50 is sleeved on the outside of the packaging bolt 10. The buffer member 40 is located between the through hole 150 and the gasket 50. The buffer member 40 has an axially extending washer portion 41, which is located within the through hole 150 and between the support member 30 and the through hole 150. The support member 30 has a mounting groove 31 for mounting the buffer member 40. The presence of the buffer member 40 and the gasket 50 also protects the support member 30 and the packaging bolt 10. The buffer member 40, with its axially extending washer portion 41 and overall buffer structure, can effectively absorb and disperse these vibration energies, minimizing the impact of vibration on the packaging assembly and washing equipment. The washer part 41 is located inside the through hole 150. During the transportation of the washing equipment, vibration and shaking are inevitable. At this time, the packaging bolt 10 and the support 30 sleeved on its outside will have a certain displacement tendency. The washer part 41 can play a buffering and isolation role, preventing the support 30 from directly rubbing and colliding with the inner wall of the through hole 150, thereby effectively reducing the wear and scratches on the inner wall of the through hole 150 due to long-term friction.

[0063] In some embodiments of this application, the box 100 includes a box body 110, a rear plate 120 covering a maintenance opening on the box body 110, and a reinforcing beam 130 fixed at the maintenance opening. A through hole 150 is provided in the reinforcing beam 130. The reinforcing beam 130, fixed at the maintenance opening, effectively reinforces this relatively weak area. The through hole 150 in the reinforcing beam 130 ensures that the structural strength of the box 100 is not significantly affected by arbitrary openings, while also meeting the requirements for packaging component installation, allowing the packaging process to proceed smoothly.

[0064] In some embodiments of this application, the rear plate 120 is located behind the reinforcing beam 130, and a clearance hole 121 is provided on the rear plate 120 to avoid the packaging bolt 10. The clearance hole 121 ensures that the packaging bolt 10 is not affected by the rear plate 120 during installation and subsequent disassembly; the packaging bolt 10 can be installed or removed after the rear plate 120 is fixed. In particular, the rear plate 120 should not be removed during disassembly.

[0065] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A packaging component for a washing device, characterized in that, include: Packaging latches, which are detachably located between the box body and the outer barrel; A through hole is provided on the box body for the packaging bolt to pass through; A fixing post is provided on the outside of the outer barrel and has an insertion hole that matches the packaging bolt; A locking plate is provided inside the fixing post and can be locked and fixed with the packaging bolt; The locking plate has locking holes, and the packaging tack has a pin with a locking groove that matches the locking holes.

2. The packaging component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The engaging hole has an arc-shaped hole wall that matches the bolt and a flat hole wall that matches the bottom of the engaging groove.

3. The packaging component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two engaging grooves are provided on the bolt, and the distance between the bottoms of the two engaging grooves is matched with the width of the engaging hole.

4. The packaging component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking plate has a gap that is connected to the locking hole and is used to deform the locking hole.

5. The packaging component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A receiving groove is provided on the fixed column to accommodate the locking plate, the locking plate is installed in the receiving groove, and the insertion hole is connected to the receiving groove.

6. The packaging component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, It also includes a support member sleeved on the outside of the packaging plug, with a groove extending radially outward along the insertion hole on the fixing post to accommodate the support member, and one end of the support member located in the groove.

7. The packaging component according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a buffer sleeved on the outside of the support member and a gasket sleeved on the outside of the packaging plug. The buffer is located between the through hole and the gasket. The buffer has an axially extending washer portion located inside the through hole.

8. The packaging component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The enclosure has a main body, a rear plate covering the maintenance opening of the main body, and a reinforcing beam fixed at the maintenance opening, with the through hole provided on the reinforcing beam.

9. The packaging component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rear plate is located behind the reinforcing beam, and a clearance hole is provided on the rear plate to avoid the packaging bolt.

10. A washing device, characterized in that, It has a packaging component as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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