Bottom cover plate structure of washing equipment and washing equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a bottom cover plate structure of washing equipment and the washing equipment, and the bottom cover plate structure comprises a base which is provided with an opening which is through up and down; the bottom cover plate is mounted on the base in a push-pull manner and covers the opening; push-pull supporting structures are arranged between the two sides of the bottom cover plate and the base. A buckle structure is arranged between one end part of the bottom cover plate and the base; the buckle structure is provided with a buckle hole and a buckle, the buckle hole is formed in one of the bottom cover plate and the base, the buckle is arranged on the other one of the bottom cover plate and the base, and the buckle is clamped in the buckle hole; the buckle is provided with a plurality of buckle petals which are arranged in a split mode and can be close to one another under the stress condition. The bottom cover plate can be installed without putting down the whole machine, and can be installed through push-pull in a normal state, so that the installation difficulty and workload are reduced. The buckle adopts a plurality of buckle petals which are arranged in a split manner, so that the buckle can better adapt to different stress conditions after being clamped into the buckle hole, and the stability degree of the bottom cover plate after installation is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of washing equipment technology, specifically relating to a bottom cover structure of a washing equipment and a washing equipment having the bottom cover. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines are an essential household appliance in almost every home. A bottom cover is installed at the bottom of the washing machine primarily to prevent small animals from crawling under it and chewing on electrical wires and other components, thus preventing the machine from functioning properly. Currently, most front-loading washing machine bottom covers are secured with screws, typically four in total. Installers or users need to tighten these screws from four different locations, and disassembly and repairs also require removing them from four different locations, resulting in low installation efficiency.

[0003] Currently, a method has emerged that uses multiple sets of clips to directly install the bottom cover plate onto the base of the washing machine. However, the bottom wall of the washing machine base is relatively thin, resulting in weak clipping force. When the washing machine vibrates while washing clothes, the rodent-proof plate is prone to falling off from its installation position, reducing its rodent-proof effect.

[0004] Furthermore, since the inner and outer drums need to be secured during transportation, the bottom cover is only installed upon arrival at the user's home. Currently, regardless of whether screws or clips are used for fixing, the entire machine needs to be laid down before installation, making the installation of the bottom cover inconvenient.

[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 bottom cover structure for a washing device, which effectively improves the efficiency of installation and disassembly, reduces the difficulty and workload of installation, and enhances the stability of the bottom cover after installation.

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

[0008] A bottom cover structure for a washing device includes:

[0009] The base has an opening that runs vertically through it;

[0010] A bottom cover plate, which is slidably mounted on the base and covers the opening;

[0011] A push-pull support structure is provided between the two sides of the bottom cover plate and the base;

[0012] A snap-fit ​​structure is provided between one end of the bottom cover plate and the base; the snap-fit ​​structure has a snap-fit ​​hole on one of the bottom cover plate and the base, and a snap-fit ​​on the other of the bottom cover plate and the base, the snap-fit ​​engaging in the snap-fit ​​hole; the snap-fit ​​has multiple snap-fit ​​flaps that are separately arranged and can approach each other under force.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the push-pull support structure has two slide rails located on both sides of the opening, and an insertion port for the side of the bottom cover plate to extend into at one end of the slide rail, wherein the side of the bottom cover plate is located on the upper side of the slide rail.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, a lower stop edge is provided on the bottom cover plate, located below the side edge, and the lower stop edge is located below the slide rail edge; the side edge and the lower stop edge form a slide rail groove for accommodating the slide rail edge.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the buckle is disposed on the bottom cover plate, the buckle extends upward, and the end of the bottom cover plate is located below the buckle hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the buckle structure further includes a buckle seat provided at one end of the bottom cover plate, one end of the buckle seat being connected to the bottom cover plate, and the two sides of the buckle seat having a gap with the bottom cover plate; the buckle extends upward along the buckle seat.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, a locking structure is provided between the other end of the bottom cover plate and the opening; the locking structure has an upper locking edge and a lower locking edge provided at the other end of the bottom cover plate, the upper locking edge being located above the edge of the opening, and the lower locking edge being located below the edge of the opening.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the lower locking edge extends along the push-pull installation direction of the bottom cover plate, and the upper locking edge and the lower locking edge are alternately arranged at the ends of the bottom cover plate.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the upper snap-fit ​​edge has an upper snap-fit ​​body and a plurality of parallel reinforcing ribs extending upward along the upper snap-fit ​​body, the reinforcing ribs being arranged along the push-pull direction of the bottom cover plate.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the upper snap-fit ​​edge has an upper snap-fit ​​body, the upper snap-fit ​​body having a snap-fit ​​portion that snaps into the opening edge, an upper bend portion connecting the snap-fit ​​portion and the bottom cover plate, and an upper upturned portion connected to the other end of the snap-fit ​​portion.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the engaging structure is located at the insertion end of the bottom cover plate.

[0022] Based on the aforementioned bottom cover structure of a washing device, this application also proposes a washing device with the aforementioned bottom cover structure, which effectively improves the efficiency of installation and disassembly, reduces the difficulty and workload of installation, and improves the stability of the bottom cover after installation.

[0023] A washing device has a housing and a bottom cover structure as described above is provided at the bottom of the housing.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: The bottom cover adopts a push-pull installation method and is fixed with a buckle structure at one end, making the overall operation simpler and reducing the cumbersome steps of operating from multiple scattered positions, effectively improving the efficiency of installation and disassembly. The bottom cover does not require the entire machine to be laid down; installation is achieved by pushing and pulling from the normal state, reducing the difficulty and workload of installation. The buckle uses multiple separately designed buckle petals, allowing it to better adapt to different stress conditions after engaging with the buckle holes. Compared with ordinary buckle structures, it is less likely to come out of the buckle holes under vibrations during washing machine operation, thus improving the stability of the bottom cover after installation. The push-pull support structure not only provides guidance for the push-pull installation of the bottom cover but also helps to fix the position of the bottom cover, further enhancing the stability of the bottom cover on the washing machine base. Combined with the buckle structure, the overall stability of the bottom cover is well guaranteed.

[0025] 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

[0026] 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.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the bottom cover structure of a washing device proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the bottom cover plate;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom cover plate.

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of the central buckle;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional structural diagram;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram of the upper middle edge;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram of the central buckle;

[0034] Among them, the base is 10; the buckle hole is 11; the slide edge is 12; and the opening is 13.

[0035] Bottom cover plate 20; buckle 21; upper locking edge 221; upper locking body 2210; locking part 2211; upper curved part 2212; upper upturned part 2213; reinforcing rib 2215; lower locking edge 222; slide groove 23; buckle seat 24;

[0036] Box 30. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] See Figures 1-7This is an embodiment of the bottom cover structure of a washing device proposed in this utility model. The bottom cover structure of the washing device includes: a base 10 and a bottom cover 20. The base 10 is located at the bottom of the housing 30, and a through opening 13 is provided in the middle of the base 10. The bottom cover 20 is slidably installed on the base 10, and the bottom cover 20 covers the opening 13. Push-pull support structures are provided between the bottom cover 20 and the base 10 on both sides. A snap-fit ​​structure is provided between one end of the bottom cover 20 and the base 10. The bottom cover 20 adopts a push-pull installation form and is fixed with the snap-fit ​​structure at one end, making the overall operation simpler and reducing the cumbersome steps of operating from multiple scattered positions, which can effectively improve the efficiency of installation and disassembly. The installation of the bottom cover 20 does not require the entire machine to be laid down; it is installed by pushing and pulling in the normal state, reducing the difficulty and workload of installation. The push-pull support structure not only provides guidance for the push-pull installation of the bottom cover 20, but also helps to fix the position of the bottom cover 20, further enhancing the stability of the bottom cover 20 on the washing machine base. Together with the snap-on structure, the overall stability of the bottom cover 20 is well guaranteed.

[0044] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure has a snap-fit ​​hole 11 on the base 10 and a snap-fit ​​21 on the bottom cover plate 20. The snap-fit ​​21 engages within the snap-fit ​​hole 11. The snap-fit ​​21 has multiple snap-fit ​​flaps that are separately arranged. These flaps can approach each other under stress, thus reducing the overall size of the snap-fit ​​21. The use of multiple separately arranged snap-fit ​​flaps allows the snap-fit ​​21 to better adapt to different stress conditions after engaging with the snap-fit ​​hole. Compared to ordinary snap-fit ​​structures, it is less likely to detach from the snap-fit ​​hole 11 under conditions such as vibration during washing machine operation, thereby improving the stability of the bottom cover plate 20 after installation.

[0045] In some embodiments of this application, the push-pull support structure has two slide rails 12 located on both sides of the opening 13. The two slide rails 12 are arranged in parallel, and an insertion port for the side of the bottom cover plate 20 to extend into at one end of the slide rail 12. The side of the bottom cover plate 20 is located on the upper side of the slide rail 12. The side of the bottom cover plate 20 extends into the upper side of the slide rail 12 from the insertion port. When the bottom cover plate 20 is pushed or pulled, the side of the bottom cover plate 20 moves along the upper side of the slide rail 12, maintaining a straight line movement and avoiding left-right deviation or swaying, making the push-pull action smoother and more stable. The snap-fit ​​structure is responsible for fixing one end, while the slide rails 12 support from both sides, so that the bottom cover plate 20 can be stably installed on the base 10 during the operation of the washing machine. When installing the bottom cover plate 20, the operator only needs to align the side of the bottom cover plate 20 with the inlet and then push it in along the upper side of the slide rail 12 to complete the installation. The operation is simple and intuitive, without the need for complicated alignment adjustments, which reduces the difficulty of installation.

[0046] In some embodiments of this application, the slide rail edge 12 can be arranged to the left or right, and the extension port is located at the left or right end of the slide rail edge 12, that is, the bottom cover plate 20 is installed from the left or right side of the housing 30. Alternatively, the slide rail edge 12 can be arranged to the front and back, and the extension port is located at the front end of the slide rail edge 12, that is, the bottom cover plate 20 is installed from the front end of the housing 30.

[0047] In some embodiments of this application, a lower stop is provided on the bottom cover plate 20, located below the side edge, and the lower stop is located below the slide rail edge 12; the side edge and the lower stop together form a slide rail groove 23 for accommodating the slide rail edge. The slide rail groove 23 accommodates the slide rail edge 12, thereby forming a tighter fit between the bottom cover plate 20 and the slide rail edge 12. The presence of the lower stop constrains the slide rail edge 12 from below, and works in conjunction with the snap-fit ​​structure and other fixing devices to make the installation of the bottom cover plate 20 on the base 10 more stable.

[0048] In some embodiments of this application, the buckle 21 is disposed on the bottom cover plate 20, and the buckle hole 11 is disposed on the base 10. The buckle 20 extends upward, and the end of the bottom cover plate 20 is located below the buckle hole 11. After the bottom cover plate 20 is pushed into place along the slide edge 12, the buckle 21 is installed into the buckle hole 11 by moving the end of the bottom cover plate 20 upward. This simplifies the installation and fixing operation of the bottom cover plate 20, reduces the difficulty of the installation process, and saves time. When the end of the bottom cover plate 20 moves upward and the buckle 21 is engaged in the buckle hole 11, the connection between the buckle 21 and the buckle hole 11 becomes tighter due to the weight of the bottom cover plate 20 itself, ensuring the stability of the bottom cover plate 20 installed on the base 10.

[0049] In some embodiments of this application, the snap-fit ​​structure further includes a snap-fit ​​seat 24 located at one end of the bottom cover plate 20. One end of the snap-fit ​​seat 24 is connected to the bottom cover plate 20, and there is a gap between the two sides of the snap-fit ​​seat 20 and the bottom cover plate. The snap-fit ​​21 extends upward along the snap-fit ​​seat 20. When the snap-fit ​​21 is installed into the snap-fit ​​hole 11, the edge of the snap-fit ​​hole 11 exerts a force on the upper ends of the multiple snap-fit ​​flaps to bring them closer together, causing the radial dimension of the upper ends of the multiple snap-fit ​​flaps to decrease and pass through the snap-fit ​​hole 11. The lower ends of the snap-fit ​​flaps are connected to the snap-fit ​​seat 20. The deformation between the snap-fit ​​flaps and the snap-fit ​​seat 20 enables the snap-fit ​​flaps to move closer together and reset. The installation method achieved by the deformation of the snap-fit ​​flaps reduces the complicated insertion and rotation steps, making the installation process more direct and efficient, and effectively saving installation time. When the upper end of the buckle 21 extends upward out of the buckle hole 11, the buckle flap will return to its original shape under its own elasticity. The outward protrusion at the upper end of the buckle flap is located on the upper side of the buckle hole 11, forming a relatively tight engagement state. This makes it difficult for the buckle 21 to come out of the buckle hole 11 under various conditions such as daily use, vibration during washing machine operation, and impact from external forces, thus effectively ensuring the stability of the bottom cover plate 20 installed on the base 10.

[0050] In some embodiments of this application, a locking structure is provided between the other end of the bottom cover plate 20 and the opening 13. The locking structure has an upper locking edge 221 and a lower locking edge 222 located at the other end of the bottom cover plate 20. The upper locking edge 221 is located on the upper side of the edge of the opening 13, and the lower locking edge 222 is located on the lower side of the edge of the opening 13. When the bottom cover plate 20 is installed, the other end of the bottom cover plate 20 first enters the opening 13, so that the upper locking edge 221 and the lower locking edge 222 are inserted at the insertion end in the installation movement direction of the bottom cover plate 20. After the bottom cover plate 20 is pushed into place, the upper locking edge 221 and the lower locking edge 222 directly engage with the edge of the opening 13. The locking structure achieves engagement during the process of pushing the bottom cover plate 20 into place, reducing the number of fixing operation steps. The snap-fit ​​structure provides a fixing function from the other end of the bottom cover 20, the latch structure makes a key connection at one end, and the push-pull support structure provides support and guidance from the side. Together, they ensure that the bottom cover 20 can remain stable in all directions, further enhancing the overall stability of the entire bottom cover structure on the washing machine base.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, the lower locking edge 222 extends along the push-pull installation direction of the bottom cover plate 20, and the upper locking edge 221 and the lower locking edge 222 are alternately arranged at the ends of the bottom cover plate 20. The alternating arrangement of the upper locking edge 221 and the lower locking edge 222 at the ends allows for engagement and fixation of the ends of the bottom cover plate 20 from different positions and angles, forming an interlaced and complementary engagement pattern. This ensures that the bottom cover plate 20 is subjected to more comprehensive and balanced constraints in all directions, effectively enhancing the overall stability of the engagement structure and allowing the bottom cover plate 20 to be more firmly fixed at the opening 13.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, the upper locking edge 221 has an upper locking body 2210 and a plurality of parallel reinforcing ribs 2215 extending upward along the upper locking body 2210. The reinforcing ribs 2215 are arranged along the pushing and pulling direction of the bottom cover plate 20. The reinforcing ribs 2215 can provide strong support for the upper locking body 2210, greatly enhancing its ability to resist deformation in the pushing and pulling direction; making the locking between the upper locking edge 221 and the edge of the opening 13 more stable; effectively preventing loosening and displacement due to external forces, ensuring that the bottom cover plate 20 can be reliably fixed in the corresponding position, and maintaining the stability of the bottom structure of the washing equipment. The plurality of parallel reinforcing ribs 2215 can evenly distribute the external forces acting on the upper locking body 2210.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, the upper engaging body 2210 has an engaging portion 2211 that engages with the edge of the opening 13, an upwardly curved portion 2212 connecting the engaging portion 2211 and the bottom cover plate 20, and an upwardly raised portion 2213 connected to the other end of the engaging portion 2211. The engaging portion 2211 abuts against the edge of the opening 13. The engaging portion 2211 directly abuts against the edge of the opening 13, forming the most direct engaging contact point, which can effectively limit the bottom cover plate 20 in the vertical direction, preventing the bottom cover plate 20 from shifting upward and ensuring that it is stably positioned above the opening 13 of the base 10. When the bottom cover plate 20 is pushed and installed, the upwardly raised portion 2213 first reaches above the edge of the opening 13, which can play a guiding role, so that the upper engaging body 2210 is installed in place.

[0054] 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 bottom cover structure for a washing device, characterized in that, include: The base has an opening that runs vertically through it; A bottom cover plate, which is slidably mounted on the base and covers the opening; A push-pull support structure is provided between the two sides of the bottom cover plate and the base; A snap-fit ​​structure is provided between one end of the bottom cover plate and the base; the snap-fit ​​structure has a snap-fit ​​hole on one of the bottom cover plate and the base, and a snap-fit ​​on the other of the bottom cover plate and the base, the snap-fit ​​engaging in the snap-fit ​​hole; the snap-fit ​​has multiple snap-fit ​​flaps that are separately arranged and can approach each other under force.

2. The bottom cover plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push-pull support structure has two slide rails located on both sides of the opening. At one end of each slide rail is an insertion port for the side of the bottom cover plate to extend into. The side of the bottom cover plate is located on the upper side of the slide rail.

3. The bottom cover plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom cover plate is provided with a lower stop edge located below the side edge, and the lower stop edge is located below the slide rail edge; the side edge and the lower stop edge form a slide rail groove for accommodating the slide rail edge.

4. The bottom cover plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle is provided on the bottom cover plate, the buckle extends upward, and the end of the bottom cover plate is located below the buckle hole.

5. The bottom cover plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle structure also has a buckle seat provided at one end of the bottom cover plate, one end of the buckle seat is connected to the bottom cover plate, and there is a gap between the two sides of the buckle seat and the bottom cover plate; the buckle extends upward along the buckle seat.

6. The bottom cover plate structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, A locking structure is provided between the other end of the bottom cover plate and the opening; the locking structure has an upper locking edge and a lower locking edge located at the other end of the bottom cover plate, the upper locking edge being located above the edge of the opening, and the lower locking edge being located below the edge of the opening.

7. The bottom cover plate structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower locking edge extends along the push-pull installation direction of the bottom cover plate, and the upper locking edge and the lower locking edge are alternately arranged at the end of the bottom cover plate.

8. The bottom cover plate structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper locking edge has an upper locking body and a plurality of parallel reinforcing ribs extending upward along the upper locking body, the reinforcing ribs being arranged along the pushing and pulling direction of the bottom cover plate.

9. The bottom cover plate structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper locking edge has an upper locking body, which has a locking part that engages with the opening edge, an upper curved part connecting the locking part and the bottom cover plate, and an upper upturned part connected to the other end of the locking part.

10. A washing device, characterized in that, It has a housing, and the bottom of the housing is provided with a bottom cover structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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