Knob device, control panel assembly and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a knob device, a control panel assembly and clothes processing equipment. The knob device comprises a knob structure and a transmission assembly located on the inner side of a control panel of the clothes processing equipment. The transmission assembly comprises a first transmission part and a second transmission part, one end of the first transmission part is rotationally connected with the knob structure, the other end of the first transmission part is rotationally connected with one end of the second transmission part, and the other end of the second transmission part can rotate relative to the control panel; at least part of the knob structure can be driven by the first transmission part and the second transmission part to move to protrude out of the outer wall surface of the control panel, or the knob structure can move to not protrude out of the outer wall surface of the control panel, so that the use requirements of a user can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a knob device, a control panel assembly, and a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing processing equipment, such as washing machines, has become a common appliance in people's lives. Washing machines include a control panel, which usually has operation knobs. By turning these knobs, users can start, stop, wash, and spin-dry the washing machine. However, the knobs in current technology often fail to meet users' needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a knob device, a control panel assembly, and a garment processing device to meet the user's needs.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a knob device, including a knob structure and a transmission component located inside the control panel of a garment processing device;

[0005] The transmission assembly includes a first transmission member and a second transmission member. One end of the first transmission member is rotatably connected to the knob structure, and the other end of the first transmission member is rotatably connected to one end of the second transmission member. The other end of the second transmission member can rotate relative to the control panel, so that at least part of the knob structure can move under the drive of the first transmission member and the second transmission member to protrude from the outer wall surface of the control panel, or to move the knob structure to not protrude from the outer wall surface of the control panel.

[0006] Optionally, the knob device further includes a mounting body for connecting to the inside of the control panel; the other end of the second transmission member is rotatable relative to the mounting body, and a guide mechanism is provided between the mounting body and the knob structure, so that when the second transmission member drives the first transmission member to rotate, the knob structure moves towards the outside of the control panel to protrude from the outer wall surface of the control panel under the guidance of the guide mechanism, or moves towards the inside of the control panel to not protrude from the outer wall surface of the control panel.

[0007] Optionally, the guiding mechanism includes a first guiding structure;

[0008] The first guide structure includes a first guide portion disposed on the knob structure and a second guide portion disposed on the mounting body; the first guide portion and the second guide portion cooperate to guide the knob structure.

[0009] Optionally, one of the first guide portion and the second guide portion includes a guide hole, and the other of the first guide portion and the second guide portion includes a guide protrusion, which passes through the guide hole to guide the knob structure.

[0010] At least a portion of the hole wall of the guide hole is recessed in a direction away from the center of the guide hole to form a recessed portion;

[0011] There are at least two recesses, and at least two recesses are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the guide hole;

[0012] And / or, there are at least two first guide portions, and at least two first guide portions are arranged at intervals on the knob structure; there are at least two second guide portions, and each second guide portion corresponds to one of the first guide portions.

[0013] Optionally, the knob structure includes a knob component and an intermediate assembly;

[0014] The knob is rotatably connected to the intermediate component, and the intermediate component is connected to one end of the first transmission component so as to move when the first transmission component and the second transmission component rotate, thereby driving the knob to move.

[0015] The first guide portion is disposed on the intermediate component.

[0016] Optionally, the guiding mechanism includes a second guiding structure;

[0017] The mounting body is provided with an annular component, which is sleeved on the outside of the knob structure. The knob structure can move along the axial direction of the annular component. The inner wall surface of the annular component is formed as the second guide structure to guide the knob structure.

[0018] Optionally, the transmission assembly further includes a drive structure;

[0019] The drive structure is connected to the other end of the second transmission component, and the drive structure is used to drive the second transmission component to rotate relative to the control panel, so as to drive the knob structure to move.

[0020] Optionally, when the knob structure does not protrude from the outer wall of the control panel, at least part of the projection of the second transmission member in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the second transmission member coincides with the projection of the drive structure in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the second transmission member.

[0021] Optionally, the control panel has a through hole, and the knob structure passes through the through hole so that it can move to the outside of the through hole or into the through hole under the drive of the first transmission member and the second transmission member;

[0022] The knob device further includes a shielding structure located inside the control panel, and at least a portion of the shielding structure is located on the outer periphery of the through hole.

[0023] Optionally, the shielding structure includes an annular member arranged circumferentially along the through hole, and the knob structure is movable axially along the annular member.

[0024] Optionally, the knob device may further include a mounting body;

[0025] The mounting body includes a fixing member and a mounting member located on the side of the fixing member facing the knob structure, the mounting member being connected to the fixing member;

[0026] At least a portion of the transmission assembly is connected to the fixing member, and the knob device is connected to the control panel via the mounting member.

[0027] Optionally, the fastener is detachably connected to the mounting component;

[0028] And / or, the mounting component is detachably connected to the control panel;

[0029] And / or, the mounting member and the fixing member together enclose a receiving cavity, and at least a portion of the transmission assembly is located within the receiving cavity.

[0030] Secondly, this utility model provides a control panel assembly, including a control panel and a knob device as described above;

[0031] The knob device is located on the control panel.

[0032] Optionally, the control panel has a through hole, and the knob structure passes through the through hole so that it can move to the outside of the through hole or into the through hole under the drive of the first transmission member and the second transmission member;

[0033] When the knob structure moves into the through hole, the outer wall surface of the knob structure is flush with the outer wall surface of the control panel.

[0034] Thirdly, this utility model provides a garment processing device, including a control panel and the knob device described above;

[0035] The knob device is located on the control panel;

[0036] Alternatively, the garment handling device may include the control panel assembly described above.

[0037] The knob device, control panel assembly, and garment processing equipment provided by this utility model, by setting a knob structure and a transmission component located inside the control panel of the garment processing equipment, the transmission component includes a first transmission member and a second transmission member. One end of the first transmission member is rotatably connected to the knob structure, and the other end of the first transmission member is rotatably connected to one end of the second transmission member. The other end of the second transmission member can rotate relative to the control panel, so that at least part of the knob structure can move under the drive of the first and second transmission members to protrude from the outer wall surface of the control panel, or move the knob structure to not protrude from the outer wall surface of the control panel, thereby realizing the adjustment of the position of the knob structure relative to the control panel. This design allows the knob to be concealed within the control panel when not in use. For example, by using a transmission component to move the knob until it no longer protrudes from the control panel's outer surface, it can be protected from accidental collisions by pedestrians or other sources, preventing damage or misoperation. This also improves the smoothness of the control panel, enhancing the aesthetics of the garment processing equipment and improving the user experience. Conversely, when the knob is needed, the transmission component can move at least part of it until it protrudes from the control panel's outer surface, facilitating the turning of the knob for operations such as program selection.

[0038] In addition, when the control panel is located on top of the garment handling unit, the knob structure can be moved to a position that does not protrude from the outer wall of the control panel, making it convenient for users to place items such as clothes to be washed and detergent on the control panel, which helps to improve space utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the garment processing equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a side view of the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a side view of the control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the knob structure does not protrude from the outer wall of the control panel.

[0043] Figure 5 This is a side view diagram of the control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the knob structure protruding from the outer wall of the control panel.

[0044] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the knob device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point I;

[0046] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the knob device when the knob structure described in one embodiment of this utility model does not protrude from the outer wall surface of the control panel;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the knob device when the knob structure protrudes from the outer wall of the control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the drive structure and the transmission assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the drive structure and the transmission component when the knob structure described in one embodiment of the present invention does not protrude from the outer wall of the control panel;

[0050] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the drive structure and the transmission component when the knob structure protrudes from the outer wall of the control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Among them, 100, garment processing equipment; 101, control panel assembly; 102, control panel; 1021, outer wall surface; 103, knob device; 104, through hole; 105, housing; 106, front sealing door assembly; 107, door assembly; 1, knob structure; 11, knob part; 12, intermediate assembly; 121, connector; 122, moving part; 2, transmission assembly; 21, first transmission part; 22, second transmission part; 23, drive structure; 3, mounting body; 30, accommodating cavity; 31, fixing part; 32, mounting part; 4, guide mechanism; 41, first guide structure; 411, first guide part; 412, second guide part; 413, recessed part; 5, annular part; 51, second guide structure. Detailed Implementation

[0052] 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 based on the embodiments of the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0053] Clothing handling equipment, such as washing machines, includes a control panel, which typically features operation knobs. By turning these knobs, users can start, stop, wash, and spin the washing machine. However, the knobs in these technologies often fail to meet users' actual needs.

[0054] Based on this, the present invention provides a knob device, a control panel assembly, and a garment processing device. The knob device includes a knob structure and a transmission component located inside the control panel of the garment processing device. The transmission component drives the knob structure to move, causing at least a portion of the knob structure to protrude from the outer wall of the control panel, or to move the knob structure to a position where it does not protrude from the outer wall of the control panel. Thus, when the knob structure is not in use, the transmission component can move the knob structure to a position where it does not protrude from the outer wall of the control panel, hiding the knob structure within the control panel. This provides a degree of concealment of the knob structure, preventing damage from pedestrians or accidental operation. When the knob structure is needed, the transmission component can move at least a portion of the knob structure to protrude from the outer wall of the control panel, ensuring normal operation of the knob structure and meeting the user's needs for the knob structure.

[0055] The knob device, control panel assembly, and garment processing equipment provided by this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0056] Reference Figures 1 to 12 As shown, this embodiment provides a knob device 103, which can be applied, for example, to a clothing processing device 100.

[0057] The garment processing equipment 100 can be a washing machine, dryer, washer-dryer combo, etc. Among them, the washing machine can be a front-loading washing machine or a top-loading washing machine, etc.

[0058] The garment processing device 100 may include a housing 105 and a garment processing drum (not shown in the figure) disposed inside the housing 105. In use, garments are placed inside the garment processing drum, and the garments can be washed by controlling the rotation of the garment processing drum.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 105 is provided with a control panel assembly 101, which includes a control panel 102 and a knob device 103 provided on the control panel 102.

[0060] The knob device 103 includes a knob structure 1, at least a portion of which can rotate relative to the control panel 102 to select programs for the garment processing equipment 100, such as starting, stopping, washing, and spinning. Alternatively, the knob structure 1 can display a user interface (UI) to show the program and washing time of the garment processing equipment 100, enabling information interaction between the garment processing equipment 100 and the user.

[0061] The knob device 103 also includes a transmission assembly 2 located inside the control panel 102. (See reference...) Figures 6 to 12 As shown, the transmission assembly 2 includes a first transmission member 21 and a second transmission member 22. One end of the first transmission member 21 is rotatably connected to the knob structure 1, and the other end of the first transmission member 21 is rotatably connected to one end of the second transmission member 22. The other end of the second transmission member 22 can rotate relative to the control panel 102, so that at least part of the knob structure 1 can move under the drive of the first transmission member 21 and the second transmission member 22 to protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, or move the knob structure 1 to not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0062] Specifically, the knob structure 1 can be moved to a position where it does not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102. This can be either the outer wall surface of the knob structure 1 being located inside the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, or the outer wall surface of the knob structure 1 being flush with the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0063] For example, the first transmission member 21 and the second transmission member 22 can be a transmission rod or a transmission plate, etc.

[0064] In a specific implementation, the garment processing device 100 may also include a controller. For example, a button electrically connected to the controller may be provided on the control panel assembly 101, so that when the button is clicked, the controller can control the second transmission member 22 to drive the first transmission member 21 to rotate, so that at least part of the knob structure 1 moves to protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, or moves the knob structure 1 to not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0065] In this design, the knob structure 1 is initially positioned so that it does not protrude from the outer wall 1021 of the control panel 102. During use, the garment processing device 100 is connected to a power source, and then a button is pressed to activate the controller, which in turn controls the second transmission component 22 to rotate. This causes at least a portion of the knob structure 1 to protrude from the outer wall 1021 of the control panel 102, allowing the user to turn it and perform operations such as program selection. Alternatively, when the knob structure 1 is not needed, pressing the button again activates the controller, which in turn controls the second transmission component 22 to rotate, moving the knob structure 1 back to a position where it no longer protrudes from the outer wall 1021 of the control panel 102, thus concealing the knob structure 1 within the control panel 102.

[0066] For example, the controller described above can be the main controller of the garment processing equipment 100, or it can be a separately configured controller. The buttons can be, for example, program selection buttons on the control panel assembly 101, or they can be separately configured buttons.

[0067] For example, when the clothing processing equipment 100 is a drum washing machine, etc., refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The garment handling device 100 may also include a front sealing door assembly 106 connected to the front side of the housing 105. The front sealing door assembly 106 has a garment inlet communicating with the garment handling cylinder, and a door assembly 107 is provided on the front sealing door assembly 106. The door assembly 107 can be rotatably connected to the front sealing door assembly 106 to open or close the garment inlet.

[0068] Continue to refer to Figure 2 When the laundry processing device 100 is a drum washing machine, the control panel assembly 101 can be located on the front side of the cabinet 105 (e.g., along the edge of the cabinet 105). Figure 2 (on the right side), and positioned above the front sealing door assembly 106. Where at least a portion of the knob structure 1 protrudes from the outer wall 1021 of the control panel 102, the knob structure 1 can be rearward (e.g., along the body 105). Figure 2 (The left side) moves until it does not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0069] When the clothing processing device 100 is a top-loading washing machine (not shown in the figure), the control panel assembly 101 can be located on the top of the cabinet 105. When at least part of the knob structure 1 protrudes from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, the knob structure 1 can move downward in the height direction of the clothing processing device 100 until it no longer protrudes from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0070] The knob device provided in this embodiment, by setting a knob structure 1 and a transmission component 2 located inside the control panel 102, makes the transmission component 2 include a first transmission member 21 and a second transmission member 22. One end of the first transmission member 21 is rotatably connected to the knob structure 1, and the other end of the first transmission member 21 is rotatably connected to one end of the second transmission member 22, and the other end of the second transmission member 22 can rotate relative to the control panel 102, so that at least part of the knob structure 1 can move under the drive of the first transmission member 21 and the second transmission member 22 to protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, or move the knob structure 1 to not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, thereby realizing the adjustment of the position of the knob structure 1 relative to the control panel 102. This configuration allows the knob structure 1 to be hidden within the control panel 102 when it is not needed. For example, when the knob structure 1 is not required, the transmission component 2 can move it so that it does not protrude from the outer wall 1021 of the control panel 102. This helps prevent damage or misoperation caused by accidental collisions with pedestrians, thus protecting the knob structure 1 to some extent. Furthermore, this configuration improves the smoothness of the control panel 102, enhancing the aesthetics of the garment processing equipment 100 and improving the user experience. When the knob structure 1 is needed, the transmission component 2 can move at least a portion of it to protrude from the outer wall 1021 of the control panel 102, facilitating the turning of the knob structure 1 for program selection and other operations.

[0071] Furthermore, when the control panel 102 is located on top of the housing 105 of the garment handling equipment 100, the knob structure 1 can move to a position where it does not protrude from the outer wall 1021 of the control panel 102, making it convenient for users to place items such as clothes to be washed and detergent on the control panel 102, which helps to improve space utilization.

[0072] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 4 to 9 As shown, the knob device 103 also includes a mounting body 3 for connecting to the inside of the control panel 102.

[0073] The other end of the second transmission member 22 can rotate relative to the mounting body 3. A guide mechanism 4 is provided between the mounting body 3 and the knob structure 1 so that when the second transmission member 22 drives the first transmission member 21 to rotate, the knob structure 1 moves towards the outside of the control panel 102 to protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102 under the guidance of the guide mechanism 4, or moves towards the inside of the control panel 102 to not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0074] This allows the knob structure 1 to move under the drive of the transmission component 2, adjusting the position of the knob structure 1 relative to the control panel 102. When not in use, the knob structure 1 can be moved to a position that does not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, thus providing a certain degree of protection for the knob structure 1 and preventing accidental collisions. When needed, the knob structure 1 can be moved to a position that protrudes from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, ensuring normal turning of the knob structure 1.

[0075] Meanwhile, compared with the solution of driving the knob structure to rotate by the transmission component to adjust the position of the knob structure relative to the control panel, this embodiment, through the above-mentioned setting, can adjust the position of the knob structure 1 while saving the movement space required by the knob structure 1 to a certain extent, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of the control panel 102 and saving the space occupied by the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0076] Among them, reference Figures 1 to 11 Taking the clothing processing equipment 100 as a drum washing machine as an example, the rotation axis of the second transmission component 22 can be, for example, Figures 1 to 5 The vertical direction can specifically refer to the height of the garment processing equipment 100; for example, the direction of movement of the knob structure 1 under the guidance of the guide mechanism 4 can be... Figures 2 to 5 The left and right directions in the middle and Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 The vertical direction can specifically refer to the depth direction of the garment processing device 100, that is, the front-to-back direction of the garment processing device 100.

[0077] For example, when the clothing handling device 100 is a pulsator washing machine, when the second transmission member 22 drives the first transmission member 21 to rotate, the knob structure 1 can move towards the inside of the control panel 102 under the transmission of the second transmission member 22 and the first transmission member 21 and its own gravity, so as not to protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0078] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 6 to 7 As shown, the guide mechanism 4 includes a first guide structure 41. The first guide structure 41 includes a first guide portion 411 disposed on the knob structure 1 and a second guide portion 412 disposed on the mounting body 3. The first guide portion 411 and the second guide portion 412 cooperate to guide the knob structure 1.

[0079] With this configuration, the first guide part 411 and the second guide part 412 cooperate to enable the knob structure 1 to translate along a preset path when the second transmission member 22 rotates, ensuring the stability of the movement of the knob structure 1 and shortening the movement path, thereby realizing the rapid adjustment of the knob structure 1 and further improving the user experience.

[0080] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 7 As shown, the first guide portion 411 includes a guide hole, and the second guide portion 412 includes a guide protrusion, which passes through the guide hole to guide the knob structure 1.

[0081] In this way, the cooperation of the guide hole and the guide convex can effectively guide the movement of the knob structure 1. The structure is simple and further ensures the stability of the movement of the knob structure 1.

[0082] For example, the guide protrusion can be a guide post, a guide block, etc.

[0083] Of course, in other embodiments, the first guide portion 411 may include a guide protrusion, and the second guide portion 412 may include a guide hole.

[0084] In other embodiments, the first guide portion 411 may include a guide slider, and the second guide portion 412 may include a guide groove into which the guide slider extends and slides.

[0085] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 7 As shown, at least a portion of the guide hole wall is recessed in a direction away from the center of the guide hole to form a recess 413.

[0086] This design can reduce the contact area between the guide hole wall and the guide protrusion to a certain extent, thereby reducing the friction between the guide hole wall and the guide protrusion, which in turn improves the guiding effect on the knob structure 1, ensures the smooth movement of the knob structure 1, and further enhances the user experience.

[0087] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 7 As shown, there are at least two recesses 413, and the at least two recesses 413 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the guide hole.

[0088] This further reduces the contact area between the guide hole wall and the guide protrusion, resulting in less friction between them. This further improves the guiding effect of the first guide structure 41 on the knob structure 1, making the knob structure 1 move more smoothly.

[0089] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 6As shown, there are at least two first guide portions 411, which are arranged at intervals on the knob structure 1. There are at least two second guide portions 412, which correspond one-to-one with the first guide portions 411.

[0090] This allows the knob structure 1 to be guided at multiple locations, improving the guiding effect of the knob structure 1 and thus further enhancing the stability of the movement of the knob structure 1.

[0091] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 6 to 9 As shown, the knob structure 1 includes a knob component 11 and an intermediate assembly 12. The knob component 11 is rotatably connected to the intermediate assembly 12, and the intermediate assembly 12 is connected to one end of the first transmission member 21 so as to move when the first transmission member 21 and the second transmission member 22 rotate, thereby driving the knob component 11 to move. A first guide portion 411 is provided on the intermediate assembly 12.

[0092] This allows for guiding the movement of the knob structure 1 to adjust the position of the knob 11, while also ensuring that the normal turning of the knob 11 is not affected compared to a scheme where the first guide portion is placed on the knob.

[0093] Reference Figures 6 to 9 The intermediate component 12 may include a connector 121 and a movable component 122. For example, the knob 11 may be rotatably connected to the connector 121, the movable component 122 may be connected to the side of the connector 121 opposite to the knob 11, and the movable component 122 may be rotatably connected to one end of the first transmission component 21.

[0094] For example, the connector 121 and the movable part 122 can be detachably connected by screws, clips, etc. For example, a pre-positioning hole can be provided on the connector 121 and a pre-positioning post can be provided on the movable part 122, so that the pre-positioning post extends into the pre-positioning hole to pre-position the connector 121 and the movable part 122, which can improve the connection stability and assembly efficiency of the two.

[0095] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the guide mechanism 4 includes a second guide structure 51. An annular member 5 is provided on the mounting body 3. The annular member 5 is sleeved on the outside of the knob structure 1, and the knob structure 1 can move along the axial direction of the annular member 5. The inner wall surface of the annular member 5 is formed as the second guide structure 51 to guide the knob structure 1.

[0096] In this way, the inner wall of the annular component 5 can guide the knob structure 1 so that the knob structure 1 can move when the second transmission component 22 drives the first transmission component 21 to rotate, thereby achieving stable adjustment of the position of the knob structure 1.

[0097] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 8 to 12 As shown, the transmission assembly 2 also includes a drive structure 23. The drive structure 23 is connected to the other end of the second transmission member 22, and the drive structure 23 is used to drive the second transmission member 22 to rotate relative to the control panel 102, so as to drive the knob structure 1 to move.

[0098] This configuration, by controlling the operation of the drive structure 23 to control the rotation of the second transmission component 22 relative to the control panel 102, causes the first transmission component 21 to rotate under the drive of the second transmission component 22, thereby driving the knob structure 1 to move. This allows for adjustment of the position of the knob structure 1 relative to the control panel 102, so that the knob structure 1 can move to a position where it does not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102 when not in use. This provides a certain degree of protection for the knob structure 1 and makes it convenient and flexible to use.

[0099] For example, the drive structure 23 may include a drive motor having an output shaft, and the other end of the second transmission member 22 may be connected to the output shaft.

[0100] Specifically, the drive structure 23 can be electrically connected to the controller, and the controller can control the drive structure 23 to work, so as to drive the second transmission component 22 to drive the first transmission component 21 to rotate, thereby realizing the movement of the knob structure 1.

[0101] Of course, the drive structure 23 may also include a matching gear and rack, and the gear can be connected to the other end of the second transmission member 22. The gear can rotate when the rack moves, and drive the second transmission member 22 to rotate.

[0102] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 11 As shown, when the knob structure 1 does not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, the projection of the second transmission member 22 in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the second transmission member 22 coincides at least partially with the projection of the drive structure 23 in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the second transmission member 22.

[0103] Continue to refer to Figure 11 The direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the second transmission component 22 can specifically be... Figure 11 In the up-down direction, when the knob structure 1 does not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, the second transmission component 22 can be moved in the following directions: Figure 11 Projection in the vertical direction and driving structure 23 Figure 11 At least some of the projections in the vertical direction overlap.

[0104] This configuration can save on transmission component 2 to some extent. Figure 11The space required for movement in the left-right and up-down directions can be reduced to a certain extent, thus saving the volume of the knob device 103 and facilitating the miniaturization of the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0105] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the control panel 102 has a through hole 104, and the knob structure 1 passes through the through hole 104 so that it can move to the outside of the through hole 104 or to the inside of the through hole 104 under the drive of the first transmission member 21 and the second transmission member 22.

[0106] In other words, when the knob structure 1 moves to the outside of the through hole 104, at least part of the knob structure 1 protrudes from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102; when the knob structure 1 moves into the through hole 104, the knob structure 1 does not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0107] With this configuration, since the knob structure 1 passes through the through hole 104, the through hole 104 can guide the knob structure 1 to a certain extent when the knob structure 1 moves, thereby ensuring the stability of the movement of the knob structure 1, facilitating the position adjustment of the knob structure 1, and enabling the knob structure 1 to move into the through hole 104 when not in use, thus achieving good protection for the knob structure 1.

[0108] In some other implementations, the through hole 104 may not be provided. Specifically, the control panel 102 may have a clearance area for avoiding the knob structure 1. The knob structure 1 can move through the clearance area to protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102, or move to not protrude from the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0109] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the knob device 103 also includes a shielding structure. The shielding structure is located inside the control panel 102, and at least part of the shielding structure is located on the outer periphery of the through hole 104.

[0110] With this configuration, when the knob structure 1 moves along the through hole 104 to adjust the position of the knob structure 1 relative to the control panel 102, the shielding structure can protect the internal structure of the control panel 102, thus preventing damage to the internal structure of the control panel 102 to a certain extent. It can also prevent children from inserting rod-like objects into the gap between the knob structure 1 and the through hole 104 out of curiosity, which could damage the internal structure. In addition, it can also prevent insects, dust, etc. from entering the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0111] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 8 to 9As shown, the shielding structure includes an annular member 5 arranged circumferentially along the through hole 104, and the knob structure 1 can move axially along the annular member 5.

[0112] This design allows the annular component 5 to shield and protect the inner structure of the control panel 102 along the entire circumference of the through hole 104, improving the shielding effect and further preventing damage to the inner structure of the control panel 102. It also enhances insect and dust prevention. Simultaneously, the annular component 5 guides the knob structure 1, enabling it to move under the influence of the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22. This ensures stable adjustment of the knob structure 1's position, meeting user needs and improving the user experience.

[0113] Of course, in other implementations, the occlusion structure can also include curved occlusion plates, etc.

[0114] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the mounting body 3 includes a fixing member 31 and a mounting member 32 located on the side of the fixing member 31 facing the knob structure 1. The mounting member 32 is connected to the fixing member 31. At least a portion of the transmission assembly 2 is connected to the fixing member 31, and the knob device 103 is connected to the control panel 102 via the mounting member 32.

[0115] With this configuration, when installing the knob device 103, the transmission component 2 can be connected and integrated onto the fixing component 31 first, and then the fixing component 31 with the integrated transmission component 2 can be connected to the mounting component 32. After that, the mounting component 32 can be connected to the control panel 102, thus realizing the connection of the knob device 103 on the control panel 102. The connection is convenient and efficient.

[0116] In practice, the drive structure 23 can be connected to the fixing member 31.

[0117] For example, the ring 5 can be connected to the side of the mounting member 32 away from the fixing member 31 by screws or the like.

[0118] In some embodiments, the fastener 31 and the mounting member 32 are detachably connected. This configuration allows for replacement of only the damaged component if either the fastener 31 or the mounting member 32 is damaged, thus avoiding the need for the entire fastener 31 and mounting member 32 to be scrapped, saving on maintenance and operating costs. Furthermore, this design facilitates the removal of the mounting member 32 from the fastener 31 for repair, replacement, or cleaning of structures such as the transmission assembly 2 on the fastener 31.

[0119] For example, the mounting component 32 can be detachably connected to the fixing component 31 by screws, or the mounting component 32 can be detachably connected to the fixing component 31 by clips or the like.

[0120] In some embodiments, the mounting component 32 is detachably connected to the control panel 102. This design allows for replacement of only the damaged component if either the mounting component 32 or the control panel 102 is damaged, thus avoiding the need for the entire assembly (mounting component 32 and control panel 102) to be scrapped, thereby saving on maintenance and operating costs. Furthermore, this design facilitates the removal of the mounting component 32 from the control panel 102 for repair, replacement, or cleaning of the structure on the knob device 103.

[0121] For example, the mounting component 32 can be detachably connected to the control panel 102 by screws, or the mounting component 32 can be detachably connected to the control panel 102 by clips or the like.

[0122] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the mounting member 32 and the fixing member 31 together enclose and form a receiving cavity 30, and at least part of the transmission component 2 is located in the receiving cavity 30.

[0123] This configuration allows the accommodating cavity 30 to provide a certain degree of protection for at least part of the transmission components 2, thereby ensuring the transmission stability of the transmission components 2 and, consequently, the stability and reliability of the knob structure 1 during position adjustment.

[0124] This embodiment also provides a control panel assembly 101, including a control panel 102 and a knob device 103. The knob device 103 is disposed on the control panel 102.

[0125] The knob device 103 has the same structure and implementation principle as the knob device 103 provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. It will not be described in detail here, but can be referred to the description of the above embodiments.

[0126] In some embodiments, when the knob structure 1 moves into the through hole 104, the outer wall surface of the knob structure 1 is flush with the outer wall surface 1021 of the control panel 102.

[0127] This design further conceals the knob structure 1, thus preventing damage or misoperation caused by accidental collisions. This enhances the protection of the knob structure 1 and makes the control panel assembly 101 more flat, improving the aesthetics of the garment processing equipment 100 and providing a better user experience.

[0128] This embodiment also provides a garment processing device 100, including a control panel 102 and a knob device 103. The knob device 103 is disposed on the control panel 102. Alternatively, the garment processing device 100 includes a control panel assembly 101.

[0129] The knob device 103 and control panel assembly 101 in this embodiment have the same structure and implementation principle as the knob device 103 and control panel assembly 101 provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. They will not be described in detail here, but can be referred to the description of the above embodiments.

[0130] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or 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 application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0131] In this document, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase “comprising one…” does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0132] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A knob device, characterized in that, Includes a knob structure (1) and a transmission assembly (2) located inside the control panel (102) of the garment processing equipment (100); The transmission assembly (2) includes a first transmission member (21) and a second transmission member (22). One end of the first transmission member (21) is rotatably connected to the knob structure (1), and the other end of the first transmission member (21) is rotatably connected to one end of the second transmission member (22). The other end of the second transmission member (22) can rotate relative to the control panel (102) so that at least part of the knob structure (1) can move under the drive of the first transmission member (21) and the second transmission member (22) to protrude from the outer wall surface (1021) of the control panel (102), or move the knob structure (1) to not protrude from the outer wall surface (1021) of the control panel (102).

2. The knob device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The knob device (103) also includes a mounting body (3) for connecting to the inside of the control panel (102); The other end of the second transmission member (22) can rotate relative to the mounting body (3). A guide mechanism (4) is provided between the mounting body (3) and the knob structure (1) so that when the second transmission member (22) drives the first transmission member (21) to rotate, the knob structure (1) moves towards the outside of the control panel (102) to protrude from the outer wall surface (1021) of the control panel (102), or moves towards the inside of the control panel (102) to not protrude from the outer wall surface (1021) of the control panel (102).

3. The knob device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (4) includes a first guiding structure (41); The first guide structure (41) includes a first guide portion (411) disposed on the knob structure (1) and a second guide portion (412) disposed on the mounting body (3); the first guide portion (411) and the second guide portion (412) cooperate to guide the knob structure (1).

4. The knob device according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the first guide portion (411) and the second guide portion (412) includes a guide hole, and the other of the first guide portion (411) and the second guide portion (412) includes a guide protrusion, which passes through the guide hole to guide the knob structure (1). At least a portion of the hole wall of the guide hole is recessed in a direction away from the center of the guide hole to form a recess (413); There are at least two recesses (413), and at least two recesses (413) are arranged at circumferential intervals along the guide hole; And / or, there are at least two first guide portions (411), and at least two first guide portions (411) are arranged at intervals on the knob structure (1); there are at least two second guide portions (412), and they correspond one-to-one with the first guide portions (411).

5. The knob device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The knob structure (1) includes a knob component (11) and an intermediate component (12); The knob (11) is rotatably connected to the intermediate component (12), and the intermediate component (12) is connected to one end of the first transmission component (21) so as to move when the first transmission component (21) and the second transmission component (22) rotate, and drive the knob (11) to move. The first guide portion (411) is disposed on the intermediate component (12).

6. The knob device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (4) includes a second guiding structure (51); The mounting body (3) is provided with an annular member (5), which is sleeved on the outside of the knob structure (1) and the knob structure (1) can move along the axial direction of the annular member (5). The inner wall surface of the annular member (5) is formed as the second guide structure (51) to guide the knob structure (1).

7. The knob device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly (2) also includes a drive structure (23); The drive structure (23) is connected to the other end of the second transmission member (22). The drive structure (23) is used to drive the second transmission member (22) to rotate relative to the control panel (102) so as to drive the knob structure (1) to move.

8. The knob device according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the knob structure (1) does not protrude from the outer wall surface (1021) of the control panel (102), the projection of the second transmission member (22) in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the second transmission member (22) coincides at least partially with the projection of the drive structure (23) in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the second transmission member (22).

9. The knob device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The control panel (102) has a through hole (104), and the knob structure (1) passes through the through hole (104) to move to the outside of the through hole (104) or to the inside of the through hole (104) under the drive of the first transmission member (21) and the second transmission member (22). The knob device (103) further includes a shielding structure located inside the control panel (102), and at least a portion of the shielding structure is located on the outer periphery of the through hole (104).

10. The knob device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The shielding structure includes an annular member (5) arranged circumferentially along the through hole (104), and the knob structure (1) is movable axially along the annular member (5).

11. The knob device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The knob device (103) also includes a mounting body (3); The mounting body (3) includes a fixing member (31) and a mounting member (32) located on the side of the fixing member (31) facing the knob structure (1), the mounting member (32) being connected to the fixing member (31); At least part of the transmission assembly (2) is connected to the fixing member (31), and the knob device (103) is connected to the control panel (102) via the mounting member (32).

12. The knob device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fastener (31) is detachably connected to the mounting component (32); And / or, the mounting component (32) is detachably connected to the control panel (102); And / or, the mounting member (32) and the fixing member (31) together enclose a receiving cavity (30), and at least part of the transmission assembly (2) is located within the receiving cavity (30).

13. A control panel assembly, characterized in that, Includes a control panel (102) and a knob device (103) as described in any one of claims 1 to 12; The knob device (103) is located on the control panel (102).

14. The control panel assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, The control panel (102) has a through hole (104), and the knob structure (1) passes through the through hole (104) to move to the outside of the through hole (104) or to the inside of the through hole (104) under the drive of the first transmission member (21) and the second transmission member (22). When the knob structure (1) moves into the through hole (104), the outer wall surface of the knob structure (1) is flush with the outer wall surface (1021) of the control panel (102).

15. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes a control panel (102) and a knob device (103) as described in any one of claims 1 to 12; The knob device (103) is disposed on the control panel (102); Alternatively, the garment handling device may include the control panel assembly as described in claim 13 or claim 14.

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