Sensor assembly for laundry treatment device and laundry treatment device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothing processing device and a sensor assembly for the clothing processing device, the sensor assembly comprises a support and a sensor, the support is provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part, the first connecting part is arranged on one side of the support in the thickness direction, and the second connecting part is arranged on the other side of the support in the thickness direction. The second connecting part is arranged on at least part of the periphery of the bracket and is suitable for being detachably connected with a front sealing door of the clothes processing equipment; the sensor is arranged on one side of the support in the thickness direction and detachably connected with the first connecting part. According to the sensor assembly, the sensor can be stably, detachably and protectively installed on the front sealing door of the clothes processing equipment, the overall performance and reliability of the equipment are improved, and meanwhile the installation and maintenance process is simplified.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to clothes processing equipment field especially a kind of sensor assembly and clothes processing equipment for clothes processing equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Induction clothes dryer relies on sensor to monitor the position of door part. Sensor is generally fixed on the front door of clothes dryer. When door part is opened or closed, i.e. close to or away from sensor, sensor can capture this change, and make corresponding response accordingly.

[0003] In related art, the detection accuracy is affected when sensor is loosened by interference, and the installation and maintenance of sensor are relatively complex, which is not conducive to long-term stable operation of equipment. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems existing in prior art. For this purpose, one purpose of the utility model is to provide a kind of sensor assembly for clothes processing equipment. According to the sensor assembly of the utility model, the stable, detachable and protected installation of sensor on the front door of clothes processing equipment is realized, the overall performance and reliability of equipment are improved, and the installation and maintenance process are simplified.

[0005] The utility model further provides a kind of clothes processing equipment with the above-mentioned sensor assembly.

[0006] According to the sensor assembly for clothes processing equipment of the utility model, the sensor assembly includes: support, the support is equipped with first connecting part and second connecting part, the first connecting part is set on one side in the thickness direction of the support, the second connecting part is set on at least part of the outer periphery of the support and is suitable for detachable connection with the front door of the clothes processing equipment;Sensor is set on one side in the thickness direction of the support and is detachably connected with the first connecting part.

[0007] According to the sensor assembly of the utility model, first connecting part is arranged on one side of the thickness direction of the support, the sensor is arranged on one side of the thickness direction of the support and is detachably connected with the first connecting part, so that the sensor is stably installed on the support, and meanwhile, since the connection is detachable, the sensor is convenient to install and detach. The second connecting part is arranged on at least part of the outer periphery of the support and is suitable for being detachably connected with the front sealing door of the clothes processing equipment. The support is quickly and reliably connected with the front sealing door through the second connecting part, so that the sensor can be accurately positioned at the position needing to be detected, and the whole sensor assembly can be easily detached from the equipment when needed, thereby being convenient for maintenance. When the support is connected with the front sealing door of the clothes processing equipment through the second connecting part of at least part of the outer periphery of the support, the sensor installed on one side of the thickness direction of the support can be effectively enclosed in the internal space of the front sealing door, thereby ensuring the safety and stability of the sensor during operation, and meanwhile, the sensor is also protected from external environment interference or damage, and the overall performance and reliability of the clothes processing equipment are further improved.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a first cavity open toward one end is formed in the first connecting part, the first cavity extends along the length direction of the support, and the sensor can be inserted into and fixed in the first cavity along the length direction of the support.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the sensor assembly further comprises an elastic clamping jaw, the elastic clamping jaw is arranged in the first cavity, and the elastic clamping jaw is configured as a plurality of elastic clamping jaws, and at least two of the elastic clamping jaws are arranged on both sides in the width direction of the sensor respectively.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a limiting protrusion is formed in the first cavity of the first connecting part, the limiting protrusion is close to one end of the first cavity open along the length direction, and the limiting protrusion is suitable for abutting against the sensor.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the sensor assembly further comprises an elastic buckle, the elastic buckle is arranged at the open end of the first cavity and extends in the radial direction of the first cavity, so as to be suitable for restraining the wire of the sensor passing through the opening of the first cavity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a guide surface is formed at the end of the elastic buckle, the guide surface faces the open end of the first cavity and extends in the first cavity in a direction toward the center of the first cavity.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the support comprises: an inner support, one side of the inner support in the thickness direction is provided with the first connecting part, at least part of the outer circumference of the inner support is provided with the second connecting part; an outer support, the outer support is arranged on the other side of the inner support in the thickness direction and is connected to the inner support, at least part of the outer circumference of the outer support is arranged in a spaced manner with the inner support to define a clamping groove between each other, which is suitable for cooperating with the front sealing door of the clothes processing equipment.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second connecting part comprises a first clamping part and a second clamping part, the first clamping part and the second clamping part are arranged at two ends of the support in the length direction respectively, and the first clamping part and the second clamping part are suitable for clamping and cooperating with the front sealing door of the clothes processing equipment respectively.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, one end of the first clamping part is arranged on the other side of the support in the thickness direction, and a first elastic gap is formed between the first clamping part and the support.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second clamping part comprises: a support plate, the support plate is arranged on one side of the support in the thickness direction and extends in a direction away from the support plate; a spring piece, the spring piece is connected to the support plate and protrudes away from the support plate in a direction close to the support, and a second elastic gap is formed between the spring piece and the support plate.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present application, the sensor comprises: a shell, a second cavity open to one end is formed in the shell, the second cavity extends along the length direction of the shell, and the shell is detachably connected with the first connecting part; a chip, the chip can be inserted into and positioned in the second cavity along the length direction of the shell, and an induction component is arranged on the chip.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present application, the shell comprises: a shell body, the second cavity is defined in the shell body, and one end of the shell body is open; a limiting shell, the limiting shell is arranged at the other end of the shell body, a limiting groove with a thickness smaller than the second cavity is formed in the limiting shell, and an end part of the chip is accommodated in the limiting groove, and the limiting shell is formed with a part protruding in the thickness direction and used for accommodating the induction component.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present application, the shell further comprises: a guide section, the guide section is arranged between the shell body and the limiting shell, and a guide channel is formed in the guide section, and the thickness of the guide channel gradually decreases in the direction from the shell body to the limiting shell.

[0020] In summary, according to the sensor assembly for the clothes treatment equipment, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are arranged on the support, so that the sensor is stably, detachably and protectively mounted on the front door of the clothes treatment equipment. The first connecting part is arranged on one side in the thickness direction of the support, and the sensor is arranged on one side in the thickness direction of the support and detachably connected with the first connecting part, so that the sensor is stably mounted on the support. Since the connection is detachable, the sensor is easy to mount and detach. The second connecting part is arranged on at least part of the outer periphery of the support and is suitable for detachable connection with the front door of the clothes treatment equipment. The support is quickly and reliably connected with the front door through the second connecting part, so that the sensor can be accurately positioned at the position to be detected, and the entire sensor assembly can be easily detached from the equipment when needed, which is convenient for maintenance. The first cavity is formed in the first connecting part and opens toward one end, and the first cavity extends along the length direction of the support. The first cavity can accommodate the sensor and provide additional protection for the sensor, reduce the interference of the external environment on the sensor, and further improve the stability and service life of the sensor. The sensor can be inserted into the first cavity along the length direction of the support through the open port of the first cavity and fixed in the first cavity, so that the sensor is more convenient and accurate to install. Through the plug-in fixing mode, the sensor can be stably embedded in the first cavity, avoiding the detection accuracy problem caused by looseness or displacement, and facilitating the quick replacement and maintenance of the sensor, reducing the maintenance cost of the equipment, and improving the overall operation efficiency and reliability of the clothes treatment equipment. By arranging the elastic clamping jaws, the elastic clamping jaws are arranged in the first cavity, the elastic clamping jaws are constructed as a plurality of elastic clamping jaws, and at least two of the elastic clamping jaws are arranged on both sides in the width direction of the sensor, so that the elastic clamping jaws can clamp the sensor in the width direction of the sensor. Through the clamping action of the elastic clamping jaws, the fixing effect of the sensor in the first cavity is further enhanced, so as to ensure the detection accuracy and stability. At the same time, the flexible structure of the elastic clamping jaws makes the installation and disassembly of the sensor more convenient, and the operation can be completed by simply plugging and unplugging the sensor, simplifying the maintenance process. In addition, the arrangement of the elastic clamping jaws can also provide a guiding effect when the sensor is inserted, ensuring accurate positioning of the sensor, and further improving the installation efficiency and reliability. By arranging the elastic clamping jaws, the fixing mode of the sensor is optimized, and the assembly convenience is improved.

[0021] The clothes treatment equipment according to the present application is described briefly as follows.

[0022] The clothes treatment equipment according to the present application comprises a front door, wherein the front door is formed with a sensor mounting port; a sensor assembly is constructed as the sensor assembly in any one of the above embodiments, the sensor is accommodated in the sensor mounting port, and the support is detachably connected with the edge of the mounting port through the second connecting part.

[0023] As the laundry treating apparatus according to the present application comprises the sensor assembly as described in any one of the above embodiments, the laundry treating apparatus according to the present application ensures the stable installation of the sensor, easy maintenance, and safety and stability in operation.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, become apparent from the following description, or be learned by the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily understood from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 is a sectional view of the sensor assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of a bracket of the sensor assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of a sensor of the sensor assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of a housing of the sensor of the sensor assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 5 is a structural schematic view of a chip of the sensor of the sensor assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 is a sectional schematic view of the sensor of the sensor assembly according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 7 is an assembly schematic view of the sensor assembly and a front door of the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 8 is a front view of the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 9 is Figure 8 a sectional view of A-A in FIG. 8;

[0035] Figure 10 is Figure 9 a local enlarged schematic view of B in FIG. 8.

[0036] REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0037] 1. A sensor assembly;

[0038] 11. A bracket;

[0039] 111. A first connecting portion, 1111. An elastic clamping jaw, 1112. A limiting protrusion, 1113. An elastic buckle, 1114. A guide surface;

[0040] 112. A second connecting portion, 1121. A first clamping portion, 1122. A second clamping portion, 11221. A support plate, 11222. An elastic sheet;

[0041] 113. An inner bracket, 114. An outer bracket, 115. A clamping groove;

[0042] 12. A sensor;

[0043] 121. A shell, 1211. A shell body, 1212. A limiting shell, 1213. A guide section;

[0044] 122. A chip, 1221. A sensing component;

[0045] 2. A laundry treating apparatus;

[0046] 21. A front door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] Embodiments of the present application are described below in detail, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only for the purpose of explaining the present application and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0048] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the features limited as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0049] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to explain that, unless there is definite stipulation and limitation, the term "installation", "connection" should be broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or integrally connected;Can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection;Can be directly connected, also can be indirectly connected through intermediate medium, can be two elements inside the communication.For ordinary skilled in the art, the above-mentioned term can be understood according to the specific meaning of the utility model.

[0050] In the related art, the detection accuracy of the sensor is affected by the loosening caused by interference, and the installation and maintenance of the sensor are relatively complex, which is not conducive to the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0051] The following refers to Figures 1-10 The sensor assembly 1 according to the embodiments of the utility model is described.

[0052] As Figure 1 And Figure 2 , Figures 7-10 As shown in the utility model discloses a sensor assembly 1 for clothes processing equipment 2, the sensor assembly 1 includes support 11 and sensor 12, support 11 is equipped with first connecting part 111 and second connecting part 112, first connecting part 111 is used to install sensor 12, and second connecting part 112 is used to cooperate with the front door 21 of clothes processing equipment 2 to install sensor 12 on the front door 21.

[0053] First connecting part 111 is arranged on one side of the thickness direction of support 11, sensor 12 is arranged on one side of the thickness direction of support 11 and is detachably connected with first connecting part 111, so that sensor 12 is stably installed on support 11, and since the connection is detachable, the installation and disassembly of sensor 12 are simple.

[0054] Second connecting part 112 is arranged on at least part of the outer periphery of support 11 and is suitable for detachable connection with the front door 21 of clothes processing equipment 2.Support 11 is quickly and reliably connected with the front door 21 through second connecting part 112, so that sensor 12 can be accurately positioned at the position required to be detected, and the whole sensor assembly 1 can be easily detached from the equipment when required, which is convenient for maintenance.

[0055] When support 11 is connected with the front door 21 of clothes processing equipment 2 through second connecting part 112 of at least part of the outer periphery of support 11, sensor 12 installed on one side of the thickness direction of support 11 can be effectively enclosed in the internal space of the front door 21, which ensures the safety and stability of sensor 12 during operation, and also helps to protect sensor 12 from external environment interference or damage, further improving the overall performance and reliability of clothes processing equipment 2.

[0056] Therefore, according to the sensor assembly 1 of the utility model, realize the stable, detachable and protected installation of the sensor 12 on the front door 21 of the clothes processing equipment 2, improve the overall performance and reliability of the equipment, and simplify the installation and maintenance process.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the utility model, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first cavity is open to one end and extends along the length direction of the bracket 11, and the first cavity can accommodate the sensor 12 and provide additional protection for the sensor 12, reducing external environmental interference to the sensor 12 and further improving the stability and service life of the sensor 12. The sensor 12 can be inserted into the first cavity along the length direction of the bracket 11 through the open port of the first cavity and fixed in the first cavity, making the installation of the sensor 12 more convenient and accurate. Through the plug-in fixing method, the sensor 12 can be stably embedded in the first cavity, avoiding detection accuracy problems caused by looseness or displacement, and facilitating quick replacement and maintenance of the sensor 12, reducing the maintenance cost of the equipment and improving the overall operation efficiency and reliability of the clothes processing equipment 2.

[0058] According to some embodiments of the utility model, as shown in Figure 1 The sensor assembly 1 further comprises elastic clamping jaws 1111, which are arranged in the first cavity. The elastic clamping jaws 1111 are configured as a plurality of elastic clamping jaws, and at least two of the elastic clamping jaws 1111 are arranged on both sides in the width direction of the sensor 12, so that the elastic clamping jaws 1111 can clamp the sensor 12 in the width direction. Through the clamping action of the elastic clamping jaws 1111, the fixing effect of the sensor 12 in the first cavity is further enhanced, thereby ensuring the detection accuracy and stability. At the same time, the flexible structure of the elastic clamping jaws 1111 makes the installation and disassembly of the sensor 12 more convenient, and only needs to be plugged in and out to complete the operation, simplifying the maintenance process. In addition, the arrangement of the elastic clamping jaws 1111 can also provide a guiding effect when the sensor 12 is inserted, ensuring accurate positioning of the sensor 12 and further improving the installation efficiency and reliability. By arranging the elastic clamping jaws 1111, the fixing method of the sensor 12 is optimized, and the convenience of assembly is improved.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the utility model, as shown in Figure 1As shown, the first connecting part 111 forms a limiting protrusion 1112 in the first cavity, the limiting protrusion 1112 is close to the length direction opening end of the first cavity, and the limiting protrusion 1112 is suitable for abutting against the sensor 12. Through the blocking effect of the limiting protrusion 1112, the sensor 12 can be further limited, and the fixing effect and stability of the sensor 12 are further enhanced. At the same time, the limiting protrusion 1112 is matched with the clamping effect of the elastic clamping jaw 1111 to further fix the sensor 12, and the accurate positioning and reliable operation of the sensor 12 in the detection process are ensured.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, the sensor assembly 1 further comprises an elastic buckle 1113, the elastic buckle 1113 is arranged at the opening end of the first cavity and extends in the radial direction of the first cavity, so as to constrain the lead of the sensor 12 passing through the opening of the first cavity. By arranging the elastic buckle 1113, the lead of the sensor 12 can be effectively fixed, so as to avoid signal transmission problems caused by poor contact of the lead, and further improve the detection accuracy and reliability of the sensor 12. At the same time, the flexible structure of the elastic buckle 1113 enables the sensor 12 to be inserted into the first cavity along the length direction of the support 11, and the elastic buckle 1113 can be smoothly passed through by elastic deformation. In addition, the elastic buckle 1113 can also orderly arrange the lead, and reduce the disorderly distribution of the lead inside the clothes processing equipment 2.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present application, the length of the elastic buckle 1113 is d1, the opening width of the first cavity is d2, and the ratio of d1 / d2 satisfies: 3 / 8≤d1 / d2≤5 / 8. By limiting the ratio of d1 / d2 to be greater than or equal to 3 / 8, the activity space of the lead can be effectively reduced, the lead can be effectively constrained by the elastic buckle 1113, and the lead can be more orderly arranged, thereby improving the electrical performance and operation stability of the clothes processing equipment 2. By limiting the ratio of d1 / d2 to be less than or equal to 5 / 8, the space occupied by the elastic buckle 1113 is limited, so that the elastic buckle 1113 can smoothly pass through by elastic deformation when the sensor 12 is inserted into the first cavity.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, the end of the elastic buckle 1113 forms a guide surface 1114, the guide surface 1114 is inclined to extend in the first cavity in the direction towards the center of the first cavity. By arranging the guide surface 1114, a guiding effect can be provided for the sensor 12, so that when the sensor 12 and its lead are pushed along the length direction of the support 11, the sensor 12 and its lead can slide into the first cavity along the inclined path of the guide surface 1114, thereby reducing the installation difficulty and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0063] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 10 The bracket 11 includes an inner bracket 113 and an outer bracket 114. The inner bracket 113 is provided with a first connecting portion 111 on one side in the thickness direction, and at least part of the outer periphery of the inner bracket 113 is provided with a second connecting portion 112. Therefore, the inner bracket 113 is used to connect with the front sealing door 21 of the clothes processing equipment 2, and the outer bracket 114 is arranged on the other side of the inner bracket 113 in the thickness direction and connected to the inner bracket 113. At least part of the outer periphery of the outer bracket 114 is arranged in a spaced manner with the inner bracket 113 to define a clamping groove 115 between each other, which is suitable for cooperating with the front sealing door 21 of the clothes processing equipment 2. Through the cooperation of the inner bracket 113 and the outer bracket 114, the clamping groove 115 can realize quick and stable connection with the front sealing door 21, which ensures the accurate positioning and reliable fixation of the sensor assembly 1 on the clothes processing equipment 2, and further improves the detection accuracy and stability of the sensor 12. In addition, after the inner bracket 113 is connected with the front sealing door 21 of the clothes processing equipment 2, the inner bracket 113 is located in the internal space of the front sealing door 21, and the outer bracket 114 is located on the outer surface of the front sealing door 21. When disassembling the bracket 11, the outer bracket 114 can be directly operated from the outside for disassembly, so that the installation and disassembly of the sensor assembly 1 are more convenient, the maintenance process is simplified, and the maintenance cost of the clothes processing equipment 2 is reduced. Through the synergistic effect of the inner bracket 113 and the outer bracket 114, the installation of the sensor assembly 1 on the clothes processing equipment 2 is more stable, flexible and easy to maintain.

[0064] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 10 The second connecting portion 112 includes a first clamping portion 1121 and a second clamping portion 1122, which are respectively arranged at both ends of the bracket 11 in the length direction, and the first clamping portion 1121 and the second clamping portion 1122 are respectively adapted to be clamped and matched with the front sealing door 21 of the clothes processing equipment 2. Through the first clamping portion 1121 and the second clamping portion 1122, the bracket 11 can realize more stable and uniform connection with the front sealing door 21, thereby ensuring the detection accuracy and stability of the sensor 12. At the same time, by arranging the first clamping portion 1121 and the second clamping portion 1122 at both ends of the bracket 11 in the length direction, the installation and disassembly process of the sensor assembly 1 is simplified, and only a simple clamping operation is needed to complete the fixation or separation, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency. In addition, the distribution of the first clamping portion 1121 and the second clamping portion 1122 also optimizes the stress distribution of the bracket 11 and the front sealing door 21, enhances the overall structural strength of the sensor assembly 1, and provides reliable guarantee for the long-term stable operation of the clothes processing equipment 2.

[0065] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown inFigure 10 As shown, one end of the first clamping portion 1121 is arranged on the other side of the thickness direction of the bracket 11, and a first elastic gap is formed between the first clamping portion 1121 and the bracket 11. By arranging the first elastic gap, the first clamping portion 1121 can produce moderate elastic deformation when clamped with the front sealing door 21, thereby providing better clamping force and buffering effect, ensuring that the connection between the bracket 11 and the front sealing door 21 is more stable and not easy to loosen, and making the installation and disassembly of the first clamping portion 1121 more flexible and convenient, simplifying the maintenance process and reducing the maintenance cost of the clothes processing equipment 2. At the same time, the first elastic gap can also absorb part of the vibration and impact during the operation of the clothes processing equipment 2, reduce the interference to the sensor 12, and further improve the detection accuracy and stability of the sensor 12.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present application, Figure 10 As shown, the second clamping portion 1122 includes a support plate 11221 and a spring piece 11222, the support plate 11221 is arranged on one side of the thickness direction of the bracket 11 and extends away from the support plate 11221, and the support plate 11221 is used to provide support for the spring piece 11222; the spring piece 11222 is connected to the support plate 11221 and protrudes away from the support plate 11221 in the direction close to the bracket 11, and a second elastic gap is formed between the spring piece 11222 and the support plate 11221. When installing the bracket 11, first, the first clamping portion 1121 is clamped into the internal space of the front sealing door 21, at this time the surface of the spring piece 11222 contacts the edge of the sensor 12 mounting port, by pressing the bracket 11 into the internal space of the front sealing door 21, the spring piece 11222 is elastically deformed under the action of the second elastic gap, so that the second clamping portion 1122 can be smoothly clamped into the mounting port of the front sealing door 21, and the stable installation of the bracket 11 is completed, not only simplifying the installation process, but also ensuring the close connection between the bracket 11 and the front sealing door 21 through the elastic action of the spring piece 11222, thereby improving the detection accuracy and stability of the sensor 12.

[0067] According to some embodiments of the present application, Figures 3-6As shown, the sensor 12 includes a shell 121 and a chip 122, the shell 121 is used to protect the chip 122 inside the sensor 12 and realize the positioning of the chip 122. A second cavity open to one end is formed in the shell 121, and the second cavity extends along the length direction of the shell 121. The chip 122 can be inserted and positioned in the second cavity along the length direction of the shell 121 through the open port of the second cavity, so that the installation of the chip 122 is more convenient and accurate. Through the plug-in fixing mode, the chip 122 can be stably embedded in the second cavity, avoiding the detection accuracy problem caused by looseness or displacement, and facilitating the quick replacement and maintenance of the chip 122, reducing the maintenance cost of the clothes processing equipment 2, and improving the overall operation efficiency and reliability of the clothes processing equipment 2. The shell 121 is detachably connected with the first connecting part 111, realizing the detachable connection of the sensor 12 and the bracket 11, so as to facilitate the installation of the sensor 12 on the front door 21. The chip 122 is provided with a sensing component 1221, which is used to sense external signals to obtain the position information of the door part. By positioning the chip 122, it is ensured that the sensing component 1221 can accurately capture the external signal, further improving the detection accuracy and response speed of the sensor 12.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present application, Figure 4 As shown, the shell 121 includes a shell body 1211 and a limiting shell 1212, the second cavity is defined in the shell body 1211, and one end of the shell body 1211 is open. The second cavity extends along the length direction of the shell 121 and is used to receive and position the chip 122. The insertion and positioning of the chip 122 are realized through the open port of the second cavity, so that the installation process is not only simple but also accurate. The limiting shell 1212 is arranged at the other end of the shell body 1211 and cooperates with the shell body 1211 to form a complete shell 121 structure. The limiting shell 1212 is formed with a limiting groove with a thickness smaller than that of the second cavity, and the end of the chip 122 is accommodated in the limiting groove. The limiting shell 1212 not only helps to fix the position of the chip 122 and prevent unnecessary movement of the chip 122 in the second cavity, but also ensures the stability and safety of the chip 122. The limiting shell 1212 is formed with a protruding part in the thickness direction and is used to accommodate the sensing component 1221. By accommodating the sensing component 1221 in the protruding part of the limiting shell 1212, the positioning of the sensing component 1221 can be realized, further ensuring that the sensing component 1221 can accurately capture the external signal, not only improving the detection accuracy and response speed of the sensor 12, but also enhancing the anti-interference ability.

[0069] According to some embodiments of the present application, Figure 4As shown, the shell 121 further comprises a guide section 1213, which is arranged between the shell body 1211 and the limiting shell 1212 and a guide channel is formed in the guide section 1213, the thickness of the guide channel gradually decreases in the direction from the shell body 1211 to the limiting shell 1212. When the end of the chip 122 is inserted into the limiting groove, the end of the chip 122 will first pass through the guide section 1213. The gradually decreasing thickness of the guide channel is used to guide the movement of the chip 122, so that the chip 122 moves the end along the correct path to the limiting groove, which helps to achieve accurate positioning of the chip 122 during installation. Through the guide channel with gradually decreasing thickness, the guide section 1213 can also exert a restraining force on the chip 122, which helps to enhance the stability of the chip 122.

[0070] The laundry treating apparatus 2 according to the present application will be described briefly below.

[0071] As Figures 7-10 As shown, the laundry treating apparatus 2 according to the present application comprises a front door 21 and the sensor assembly 1, the front door 21 is formed with a sensor 12 mounting port for accommodating and fixing the sensor assembly 1. The sensor assembly 1 is configured as the sensor assembly 1 in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments, the sensor 12 is accommodated in the sensor 12 mounting port, so that the sensor 12 is effectively enclosed in the internal space of the front door 21, ensuring the safety and stability of the sensor 12. The bracket 11 is detachably connected with the edge of the mounting port through the second connecting portion 112, ensuring that the sensor assembly 1 is not only stably installed on the laundry treating apparatus 2, but also can be easily detached when needed, so as to facilitate maintenance or replacement.

[0072] Since the laundry treating apparatus 2 according to the present application comprises the sensor assembly 1 in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments, the laundry treating apparatus 2 according to the present application ensures the stable installation, easy maintenance and safety and stability of the sensor 12 during operation.

[0073] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above-mentioned terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0074] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the utility model, and the scope of the utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sensor assembly for a laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The bracket (11) is provided with a first connecting portion (111) disposed on one side in the thickness direction of the bracket (11) and a second connecting portion (112) disposed on at least a part of the outer periphery of the bracket (11) and adapted to be detachably connected with a front door (21) of the clothes treating apparatus. The sensor (12) is disposed on one side in the thickness direction of the bracket (11) and is detachably connected with the first connecting portion (111). The first connecting portion (111) is formed with a first cavity open toward one end, which extends along the length direction of the bracket (11), and the sensor (12) can be inserted into and fixed in the first cavity along the length direction of the bracket (11).

2. The sensor assembly of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising:

3. The sensor assembly of claim 2, wherein, The elastic clamping claws (1111) are disposed in the first cavity and are configured in a plurality, and at least two of the elastic clamping claws (1111) are respectively disposed on both sides in the width direction of the sensor (12). The first connecting portion (111) is formed with a limiting protrusion (1112) in the first cavity, which is close to the end of the first cavity open in the length direction, and the limiting protrusion (1112) is adapted to abut against the sensor (12).

4. The sensor assembly of claim 3, wherein, Further comprising:

5. The sensor assembly of claim 2, wherein, The elastic clamping claws (1111) are disposed in the first cavity and are configured in a plurality, and at least two of the elastic clamping claws (1111) are respectively disposed on both sides in the width direction of the sensor (12). The elastic clamping claws (1111) are disposed in the first cavity and are configured in a plurality, and at least two of the elastic clamping claws (1111) are respectively disposed on both sides in the width direction of the sensor (12).

6. The sensor assembly of claim 5, wherein, The bracket (11) comprises:

7. The sensor assembly of claim 1, wherein, The inner bracket (113) is provided with the first connecting portion (111) on one side in the thickness direction, and at least a part of the outer periphery of the inner bracket (113) is provided with the second connecting portion (112); The outer bracket (114) is disposed on the other side in the thickness direction of the inner bracket (113) and is connected with the inner bracket (113), and at least a part of the outer periphery of the outer bracket (114) is spaced apart from the inner bracket (113) to define a clamping groove (115) adapted to cooperate with the front door (21) of the clothes treating apparatus between them. The second connecting portion (112) comprises a first clamping portion (1121) and a second clamping portion (1122), which are respectively disposed on both ends in the length direction of the bracket (11), and the first clamping portion (1121) and the second clamping portion (1122) are respectively adapted to be clamped and cooperated with the front door (21) of the clothes treating apparatus.

8. The sensor assembly of claim 1, wherein, ​ 9. The sensor assembly of claim 8, wherein, One end of the first clamping part (1121) is arranged on the other side of the thickness direction of the support (11), and a first elastic gap is formed between the first clamping part (1121) and the support (11).

10. The sensor assembly of claim 9, wherein, The second clamping part (1122) comprises: a support plate (11221) arranged on one side of the thickness direction of the support (11) and extending away from the support plate (11221); a spring piece (11222) connected to the support plate (11221) and protruding away from the support plate (11221) in a direction close to the support (11), and a second elastic gap is formed between the spring piece (11222) and the support plate (11221).

11. The sensor assembly of claim 1, wherein, The sensor (12) comprises: a shell (121) having a second cavity open toward one end formed therein, the second cavity extending along the length direction of the shell (121), and the shell (121) is detachably connected with the first connecting part (111); a chip (122) which can be inserted into and positioned in the second cavity along the length direction of the shell (121), and the chip (122) is provided with a sensing part (1221).

12. The sensor assembly of claim 11, wherein, The shell (121) comprises: a shell body (1211) defining the second cavity therein, and one end of the shell body (1211) is open; a limiting shell (1212) arranged at the other end of the shell body (1211), a limiting groove with a smaller thickness than the second cavity is formed in the limiting shell (1212), and the end of the chip (122) is accommodated in the limiting groove, and the limiting shell (1212) is formed with a protrusion in the thickness direction for accommodating the sensing part (1221).

13. The sensor assembly of claim 12, wherein, The shell (121) further comprises a guide section (1213) arranged between the shell body (1211) and the limiting shell (1212) and having a guide channel formed therein, and the thickness of the guide channel gradually decreases in the direction from the shell body (1211) to the limiting shell (1212). 14.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, It comprises: a front sealing door (21) formed with a sensor (12) mounting port; a sensor assembly configured as any one of the sensor assemblies in claims 1-13, the sensor (12) is accommodated in the sensor (12) mounting port, and the support (11) is detachably connected with the edge of the mounting port through the second connecting part (112).

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