Box body structure and clothes dryer

Abstract

The utility model provides a box body structure and clothes dryer, including top cover, front panel, side plate and back cover plate, the top cover covers the top of rectangular frame structure, the top of front panel is equipped with the flange, the flange extends towards the back cover plate direction, the flange is equipped with the convex hull, the convex hull is equipped with the structure that protrudes upward, and the convex hull is equipped with the convex hull that protrudes upward. A convex hull is arranged on the top cover, an opening of the convex hull faces the direction of the rear cover plate, a first clamping hook is correspondingly arranged on one side, close to the front panel, of the lower portion of the top cover, the first clamping hook is bent and extends towards the direction of the front panel, and the top cover is connected with the front panel through the first clamping hook. The top cover slides forwards to enable the first clamping hooks to be inserted into the convex hulls, the top cover slides backwards to enable the first clamping hooks to be separated from the convex hulls, and therefore detachable connection between the top cover and the front panel is achieved. And the arrangement of the first clamping hook and the second clamping hook enables the thin top cover to be stably connected with the side plates, so that the box body is compact in overall structure, no exposed screws exist at the connecting part of the top cover and the front panel, and the appearance is attractive.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to clothes processing equipment technical field, specifically, relate to a box structure and clothes dryer. BACKGROUND

[0002] The clothes processing equipment in prior art includes washing machine, clothes dryer and washing and drying integrated machine etc., the shell of these clothes processing equipment is similar, mainly includes side plate, top plate, front cover plate and rear cover plate structure. Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the cooperation gap is big, affects the appearance, needs to rely on multiple screws at the connecting part, and the assembly is complex, and the top cover is installed on the side plate and the front and rear covers, stress concentration should be at the connecting part, when other heavy objects are placed on the upper part of the top cover, the edge of the shell is easy to deform. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the utility model aims at providing a box structure and clothes dryer to solve the problems of unattractive and complex assembly of the top cover of the clothes dryer in prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0005] A box structure, including top cover, front panel, side plate and rear cover plate, the front panel, side plate and rear cover plate surround the rectangular frame structure, the top cover covers the top of the rectangular frame structure, the top of the front panel is provided with a flange, the flange extends to the direction of the rear cover plate, the convex is arranged on the flange, the convex is arranged as the structure of upward protruding, the convex opening faces the direction of the rear cover plate, and the first hook is arranged on the side of the top cover close to the front panel, the first hook extends to the direction of the front panel, and the top cover is connected with the front panel through the first hook.

[0006] Further, the flange includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the outer edge is connected with the front panel body, and the outer edge is perpendicular to the front panel body, the inner edge is connected to the side of the outer edge away from the front panel body, and the inner edge is arranged to face the direction of the rear cover plate.

[0007] Further, the outer edge extends to the direction close to the rear cover plate, the outer edge is arranged as a flat plate structure, the inner edge is arranged on the side of the outer edge away from the front panel body, the inner edge is arranged to face the direction of the rear cover plate, the plane where the inner edge is located is lower than the plane where the outer edge is located, the convex is arranged between the inner edge and the outer edge, the top of the convex is flush with the outer edge or higher than the outer edge, and the inner edges on the left and right sides of the convex are lower than the top of the convex.

[0008] Further, a plurality of first hooks are arranged on the lower part of the top cover near the front side edge.

[0009] Further, a first clamping rib is arranged on the lower part of the top cover near the front side edge, the first clamping rib is parallel to the front side edge of the top cover, and the first hook is arranged on the first clamping rib.

[0010] Further, a positioning column is arranged on the top of the side plate, the positioning column is arranged in a cylindrical structure, and the positioning column extends upwardly, an arc-shaped clamping ring is arranged on the lower edge of the top cover near the left and right sides, the arc-shaped clamping ring is arranged in a semicircular structure, and the front end of the arc-shaped clamping ring is arranged as an opening.

[0011] Further, a second hook is arranged on the lower part of the top cover near the left and right sides, the second hook is arranged on the top of the side plate near the middle, and the second hook is hooked in the clamping hole.

[0012] Further, a front cross beam is arranged on the top of the side plate, and the front cross beam is arranged near the front panel, and the top flange of the front panel is hung on the front cross beam.

[0013] Further, the front cross beam is arranged at least partially below the front flange of the front panel near the front side, and a gap is formed between the top of the front cross beam near the front side and the lower part of the front flange.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the box structure has the following advantages:

[0015] The first hook is inserted into the convex part when the top cover slides forward, and the first hook is separated from the convex part when the top cover slides backward, so that the detachable connection between the top cover and the front panel is realized. The arrangement of the first hook and the second hook enables the thin top cover to be stably connected with the side plate, the overall structure of the box is compact, and there is no exposed screw at the connection part of the top cover and the front panel, and the appearance is beautiful.

[0016] The utility model also provides a clothes drying machine which comprises the box structure.

[0017] The box structure has the same advantages as the clothes drying machine relative to the prior art, and details are not repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the shell structure of the clothes drying machine in the prior art;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic view of the top cover plate of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2a For Figure 2 A local enlarged view of the middle A part;

[0021] Figure 2b For Figure 2 A local enlarged view of the middle B part;

[0022] Figure 2c For Figure 2 A local enlarged view of the middle C part;

[0023] Figure 3 It is the top cover plate of the utility model from the bottom view;

[0024] Figure 4 It is the box body structure schematic diagram;

[0025] Figure 4a It is the box body plan view;

[0026] Figure 4b It is the box body N-N section view;

[0027] Figure 5 It is the box body structure schematic diagram of taking off the top cover;

[0028] Figure 5a For Figure 5 A local enlarged view of the middle F part;

[0029] Figure 5b For Figure 5 A local enlarged view of the middle G part;

[0030] Figure 5c For Figure 5 A local enlarged view of the middle J part;

[0031] Figure 5d For Figure 5 A local enlarged view of the middle H part;

[0032] Figure 6 For Figure 4b A local enlarged view of the middle frame selected part.

[0033] Mark explanation:

[0034] 1-top cover, 11-first hook, 12-arc-shaped clasp, 13-second hook, 14-underflap, 15-first card rib, 16-second card rib, 2-front panel, 21-front underflap, 211-outer edge, 212-inner edge, 22-bulge, 3-side plate, 31-positioning column, 32-clamping hole, 4-back cover plate, 5-front crossbeam, 6-cylinder assembly, 7-door assembly Specific implementation

[0035] In order to make the above objects, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In addition, the directions or positional relationships mentioned in the embodiments, such as "front", "back", "up", "down", "left", "right", "top end", "bottom end" and the like, refer to the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and the term "on" refers to direct or indirect connection or support by the elements.

[0036] It should be noted that, in the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected or can communicate with each other; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] As shown in Figures 2-6 A box structure, comprising a top cover 1, a front panel 2, a side plate 3 and a rear cover plate 4, the front panel 2, the side plate 3 and the rear cover plate 4 surround a rectangular frame structure, a cylinder assembly 6 is installed inside the frame structure, a door assembly 7 is provided on the front panel 2, and clothes inside the cylinder assembly 6 are taken out by opening the door assembly 7. The top cover 1 is covered on the top of the rectangular frame structure. A front flange 21 is provided on the top of the front panel 2, the front flange 21 extends in the direction of the rear cover plate 4, a convex 22 is provided on the front flange 21, the convex 22 is provided as an upwardly convex structure, the convex 22 is open in the direction of the rear cover plate, and a first hook 11 is provided on the edge of the front panel 2 close to the top cover 1, the first hook 11 extends in the direction of the front panel 2, the top cover 1 is connected with the front panel 2 through the first hook 11, and the first hook 11 is inserted into the inside of the convex 22 by sliding the top cover 1 forward, the first hook 11 is separated from the convex 22 by sliding the top cover 1 backward, thereby realizing the detachable connection of the top cover and the front panel.

[0038] Further, the front flange 21 comprises an outer edge 211 and an inner edge 212, the outer edge 211 is connected with the front panel 2 body, and the outer edge 211 is perpendicular to the front panel body, the outer edge 211 extends to the direction close to the rear cover plate 4, the outer edge 211 is provided as a flat plate structure, the inner edge 212 is provided on the side of the outer edge 211 away from the front panel body, the inner edge 212 is provided to the direction of the rear cover plate, the plane where the inner edge 212 is located is lower than the plane where the outer edge 211 is located, the inner edge 212 and the outer edge 212 are connected through the inclined transition plate 213, the convex 22 is provided between the inner edge 212 and the outer edge 211, the top of the convex 22 is flush with or higher than the outer edge 211, the inner edge 212 on the left and right sides of the convex 22 is lower than the top of the convex 22, the lower part on the left and right sides of the convex 22 is connected with the inner edge 212, so that the convex 22 forms a containing cavity structure with an opening facing the rear side, facilitating the insertion of the first hook 11 into the inside of the convex 22 after the installation of the top cover, and the inner edge 212 plays a limiting and guiding role for the sliding installation of the top cover in the front-rear direction.

[0039] In the embodiment, the entire front flange 21 is integrally formed with the front panel 2, avoiding deformation of the front flange 21 under force when connecting the top cover, and the integrally formed front panel facilitates processing, reduces parts, and reduces the use of screws.

[0040] Preferably, the convex 22 is provided as a plurality of convexes, which are uniformly distributed on the top of the front flange 21 of the front panel 2, and correspondingly, the first hook 11 is also provided as a plurality of first hooks, which are uniformly distributed along the front side lower edge of the top cover 1.

[0041] Specifically, a plurality of first hooks 11 are provided at the position close to the front side edge of the lower part of the top cover 1, and the plurality of first hooks 11 are arranged in a straight line array. Further, the four peripheral edges of the top cover 1 are provided with downwardly bent lower flanges 14, and the provision of the lower flanges 14 causes the lower part of the top cover 1 to form a certain concave cavity, which provides expansion space for the structures such as the first hook and the second hook in the height direction. At the same time, the lower flanges 14 on the front side of the top cover are pressed on the top of the front panel 2.

[0042] A first clamping rib 15 is provided at the position close to the front side edge of the lower part of the top cover 1, the first clamping rib 15 is parallel to the front side edge of the top cover 1, the first hook 11 is arranged on the first clamping rib 15, and the provision of the first clamping rib 15 increases the mechanical strength of the connection part of the first hook 11, avoiding the breakage of the first hook 11 part when the top cover 1 slides relative to the front panel.

[0043] In the embodiment, positioning columns 31 are further arranged on the top of the two side plates 3, the positioning columns 31 are arranged in a cylindrical structure, and the positioning columns 31 extend upwardly and protrude, so that the assembly gap of the top cover is ensured. The lower edge of the corresponding top cover 1 is arranged with an arc-shaped clamping ring 12 near the left and right sides, the arc-shaped clamping ring 12 is arranged in a semicircular structure, the front end of the arc-shaped clamping ring 12 is arranged as an opening, so that the arc-shaped clamping ring can be smoothly clamped or separated from the positioning column 31 when the top cover is slidably moved in the front-rear direction. Preferably, the arc-shaped clamping ring 12 is arranged at a position close to the front edge of the top cover 1, and plays a limiting and guiding role in the sliding installation of the top cover 1.

[0044] Further, a second clamping rib 16 is further arranged on the lower side edge of the top cover 1, and the arc-shaped clamping ring 12 is arranged between the second clamping rib 16 and the side edge.

[0045] Second clamping hooks 13 are further arranged on the lower sides of the top cover 1, and the second clamping hooks 13 are arranged at positions close to the center line on the left and right sides of the top cover. Correspondingly, clamping holes 32 are arranged on the top of the side plate 3 and close to the middle, the clamping holes 32 are arranged in an elongated rectangular hole extending in the front-rear direction, and the second clamping hooks 13 are hooked in the clamping holes 32. The bending direction of the second clamping hooks 13 is the same as that of the first clamping hooks 11, so that the top cover and the side plate are fixedly connected, the installation of the top cover is limited and guided, and the use of connecting members such as screws is reduced. Further, the second clamping hooks 13 are arranged between the second clamping rib 16 and the side edge, so that the second clamping hooks 13 and the arc-shaped clamping ring 12 are substantially on the same straight line when the top cover is slid, thereby fully playing a guiding and limiting role and avoiding misalignment of the top cover during installation.

[0046] In the embodiment, a front cross beam 5 is arranged on the top of the two side plates 3, the front cross beam 5 is close to the front panel 2, the top front flange of the front panel 2 is hung on the front cross beam 5, and the arrangement of the front cross beam 5 plays a reinforcing role, so that the stress on the top edge of the side plate 3 is not too concentrated. Specifically, the front cross beam 5 and the top edge of the convex 22 form a gap, which facilitates the smooth insertion or removal of the first clamping hook 11. The left and right ends of the front cross beam 5 are fixed on the top of the two side plates 3 through the positioning columns 31, and the front cross beam 5 and the two side plates 3 are fixedly connected through the screws passing through the positioning columns 31.

[0047] Specifically, the part of the front cross beam 5 close to the front side is at least partially located on the lower part of the front flange 21, so that a gap is formed between the top part of the front cross beam 5 close to the front side and the lower part of the front flange 21. Preferably, the plane where the top part of the front cross beam 5 close to the front side is substantially flush with the inner edge 212 of the front flange 21, so that the top part of the front cross beam 5 close to the front side only has a gap at the position corresponding to the convex 22, thereby avoiding misinstallation of the first clamping hook 11 during installation of the top cover 1.

[0048] As part of the embodiment of the utility model, a clothes dryer is further provided, which comprises the cabinet structure described above.

[0049] The clothes dryer, the top cover is thinned, the material used by the top cover is reduced, the overall structure of the box body is compact, there is no external leakage screw at the connecting part of the top cover and the front panel, the appearance is beautiful, only the corresponding clamping hook and the convex are aligned when the top cover is installed, the top cover is slid forward, positioning and installation can be realized, and installation efficiency and installation precision are improved.

[0050] Although the utility model discloses as above, the utility model is not limited to this. Any person skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, can make various changes and modifications, therefore the protection scope of the utility model should be limited by the range defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A box structure, comprising a top cover (1), a front panel (2), side panels (3), and a rear cover (4), wherein the front panel (2), side panels (3), and rear cover (4) form a rectangular frame structure, and the top cover (1) covers the top of the rectangular frame structure, characterized in that, A flange (21) is provided on the top of the front panel (2), the flange (21) extends toward the rear cover (4), a protrusion (22) is provided on the flange (21), the protrusion (22) is configured to bulge upward, the opening of the protrusion (22) faces toward the rear cover, a first hook (11) is provided on the side of the lower part of the top cover (1) near the front panel (2), the first hook (11) bends and extends toward the front panel (2), and the top cover (1) is connected to the front panel (2) through the first hook (11).

2. The box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flange (21) includes an outer edge (211) and an inner edge (212). The outer edge (211) is connected to the front panel body and is perpendicular to the front panel body. The outer edge (211) is connected to the inner edge (212) on the side away from the front panel body. The inner edge (212) is set to face the rear cover (4).

3. The box structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer edge (211) extends toward the rear cover plate (4). The outer edge (211) is configured as a flat plate structure. The plane where the inner edge (212) is located is lower than the plane where the outer edge (211) is located. A convex bulge (22) is provided between the inner edge (212) and the outer edge (211). The top of the convex bulge (22) is flush with or higher than the outer edge (211). The inner edges (212) on the left and right sides of the convex bulge (22) are lower than the top of the convex bulge (22).

4. The box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover (1) is provided with a plurality of first hooks (11) at the lower part near the front edge, and the plurality of first hooks (11) are arranged in a linear array.

5. The box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first retaining rib (15) is provided on the lower front side of the top cover (1) near the front edge. The first retaining rib (15) is parallel to the front edge of the top cover (1), and the first hook (11) is provided on the first retaining rib (15).

6. The box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A positioning post (31) is also provided on the top of the two side plates (3). The positioning post (31) is set as a cylindrical structure and the positioning post (31) extends upward. An arc-shaped retaining ring (12) is provided on the lower edge of the top cover (1) near the left and right sides. The arc-shaped retaining ring (12) is set as a semi-circular structure and the front end of the arc-shaped retaining ring (12) is set as an opening.

7. The box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second hook (13) is provided on both sides of the lower part of the top cover (1). The second hook (13) is located on the left and right sides of the top cover (1) near the center line. A card hole (32) is provided on the top of the side plate (3) near the middle. The second hook (13) is hooked inside the card hole (32).

8. The box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A front crossbeam (5) is also provided, which is located on the top of the two side panels (3) and the front crossbeam (5) is close to the front panel (2), and the top edge of the front panel (2) is attached to the front crossbeam (5).

9. The box structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The front crossbeam (5) is located at least partially below the front flange (21) of the front panel (2) near the front side, and a gap is formed between the top of the front crossbeam (5) near the front side and the lower part of the front flange (21).

10. A clothes dryer, characterized in that, Includes the box structure described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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