Washing machine

Abstract

The washing machine comprises a box body, a first barrel and a second barrel, the first barrel and the second barrel are arranged in the box body, the second barrel is provided with a feeding opening, and the second barrel is movably arranged in the box body so that the feeding opening can be opened relative to the box body or arranged in the box body. According to the technical scheme, clothes can be taken and placed conveniently through the washing machine.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of laundry washing equipment, in particular to a washing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] In order to meet the laundry needs of users, a multi-cylinder washing machine emerges as the times require. In the related art, the multi-cylinder washing machine has the problem of inconvenient clothes taking. CONTENT

[0003] In order to overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides a washing machine which can facilitate clothes taking and placing.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure provides a washing machine, comprising a cabinet and a first cylinder and a second cylinder arranged on the cabinet, the second cylinder is provided with a drop opening, and the second cylinder is movably arranged on the cabinet so that the drop opening is opened relative to the cabinet or placed in the cabinet.

[0005] Optionally, the cabinet comprises a front plate, the front plate comprises a first plate body and a second plate body, the second cylinder is arranged on the first plate body and movably arranged on the second plate body through the first plate body.

[0006] Optionally, the first plate body is rotatably arranged on the second plate body around a rotation axis extending in the left-right direction.

[0007] Optionally, the first plate body is rotatably arranged on the second plate body around a rotation axis extending in the up-down direction.

[0008] Optionally, the cabinet comprises a side plate, and the first plate body is movably connected to the side plate in the front-rear direction.

[0009] Optionally, one of the first plate body and the side plate is provided with a sliding rail, and the other is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding rail and the sliding groove are slidably connected.

[0010] Optionally, the first plate body is arranged at the top of the front plate.

[0011] Optionally, the washing machine comprises a retaining structure, the first plate body has an open position and a closed position which are switched with each other, in the closed position, the drop opening is placed in the cabinet, and the retaining structure is used for selectively retaining the first plate body in the closed position.

[0012] Optionally, the retaining structure comprises a buckle and a clamping groove, one of the buckle and the clamping groove is arranged on the first plate body, and the other is arranged on the top plate or the side plate of the cabinet.

[0013] Optionally, the retaining structure comprises a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, one of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member is arranged on the first plate body, and the other is arranged on the top plate or the side plate of the cabinet.

[0014] Optionally, the first plate body has a width in the left-right direction of the cabinet, and the width of the first plate body is equal to the width of the second plate body.

[0015] Optionally, the first plate body is provided with one second cylinder, or the first plate body is provided with at least two second cylinders arranged at intervals.

[0016] Optionally, the front plate comprises at least two first plate bodies, and each first plate body is provided with the second cylinder.

[0017] Optionally, the volume of the first cylinder is greater than the volume of the second cylinder.

[0018] Optionally, the first plate body is provided with a display and control panel.

[0019] Through the above technical solution, in the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, when the user needs to take and put clothes, the drop opening can be opened relative to the cabinet to be exposed to the cabinet, thereby facilitating the user to take and put clothes through the drop opening, convenient operation, and when the user finishes taking and putting clothes, the drop opening can be placed in the cabinet, thereby facilitating the work of the second cylinder. In summary, the washing machine can facilitate the taking and putting of clothes.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings incorporated in and forming a part of the specification illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure together with the specification:

[0022] Figure 1 is a side view of a washing machine provided according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the opening position of the first plate body is shown;

[0023] Figure 2 is a side view of a washing machine provided according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the closing position of the first plate body is shown;

[0024] Figure 3 is a front view of a washing machine provided according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 is a top view of a washing machine provided according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 is a top view of a washing machine according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 is a side view of a washing machine according to still another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Legend of reference numerals

[0029] 1, cabinet; 11, front plate; 111, first plate body; 112, second plate body; 12, top plate; 13, side plate; 21, first cylinder body; 22, second cylinder body; 221, dropping port; 31, buckle; 32, clamping groove; 4, display control panel; 5, operation slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same numbers refer to the same elements throughout the drawings, unless otherwise represented. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all the embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0031] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the orientation words "up, down, left, right, front, back" used in the present disclosure are based on the directions indicated in the drawings of the specification, and "top, bottom" are "top, bottom" in the up-down direction in the use state of the present disclosure. The terms "first", "second", etc. used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish one element from another element, and do not have sequentiality and importance. In addition, in the following description, when referring to the drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements, unless otherwise explained. The above definitions are only for the explanation and illustration of the present disclosure, and should not be understood as a limitation of the present disclosure.

[0032] According to the specific embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine is provided, which, as shown in Figures 1 to 6 includes a cabinet 1 and a first cylinder body 21 and a second cylinder body 22 provided on the cabinet 1, the second cylinder body 22 is provided with a dropping port 221, and the second cylinder body 22 is movably provided on the cabinet 1 so that the dropping port 221 is opened relative to the cabinet 1 or placed in the cabinet 1.

[0033] Through the above technical solution, in the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, when the user needs to take and put the clothes, the dropping port 221 can be opened relative to the cabinet 1 to be exposed to the cabinet 1, thereby facilitating the user to take and put the clothes through the dropping port 221, and the operation is convenient, and when the user finishes taking and putting the clothes, the dropping port 221 can be placed in the cabinet 1, thereby facilitating the work of the second cylinder body 22. In summary, the washing machine can facilitate the taking and putting of clothes.

[0034] In an exemplary embodiment, the dispensing opening 221 can be arranged at the top of the second drum 22, so that when the dispensing opening 221 is opened relative to the cabinet 1 to be exposed to the cabinet 1, the higher arrangement position reduces or even avoids the user's bending. In other embodiments, the dispensing opening 221 can be arranged at other positions, which are not specifically limited in the present disclosure.

[0035] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the second drum 22 can be arranged at any suitable position. As an exemplary embodiment, the second drum 22 can be arranged at the top of the cabinet 1, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 In addition, as shown in Figures 4 to 6 , the cabinet 1 can include a front plate 11, the front plate 11 can include a first plate body 111 and a second plate body 112, the second drum 22 can be arranged on the first plate body 111 and movably arranged on the second plate body 112 through the first plate body 111. In this way, the dispensing opening 221 of the second drum 22 can be exposed to the cabinet 1 through the front side of the washing machine, which is beneficial for the user to take and place laundry from the front side of the washing machine. It should be noted that the front side is generally the side of the washing machine facing the user in the use state. The operating panel and other components are generally arranged on the front side of the washing machine. Therefore, the above arrangement of the first plate body 111 and the second drum 22 can facilitate the user to use the washing machine without the need to switch positions during the operation of the washing machine.

[0036] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the movable connection between the second drum 22 and the cabinet 1 can be achieved in any suitable manner. As an exemplary embodiment, the first plate body 111 can be rotatably arranged on the second plate body 112 about a rotation axis extending in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the rotation axis can be arranged at any suitable position, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, the rotation axis can be arranged at the connection between the first plate body 111 and the second plate body 112, or the rotation axis can also be arranged at a position spaced from the connection between the first plate body 111 and the second plate body 112, and the present disclosure does not make specific limitation on this. In addition, the mounting of the first plate body 111 can be realized in any suitable manner, for example, the two sides of the first plate body 111 along the left-right direction can be respectively hinged to the two side plates 13 arranged opposite to each other on the cabinet 1 through hinges, or the bottom end of the first plate body 111 can be hinged to the top end of the second plate body 112 through a hinge, or the first plate body 111 can be rotatably mounted on the two side plates 13 arranged opposite to each other on the cabinet 1 through a rotation shaft, and the like. The present disclosure does not make specific limitation on this. In this way, the top of the first plate body 111 can rotate around the rotation axis, so that the drop port 221 moves forward relative to the cabinet 1 and is exposed to the cabinet 1. In addition, since the height of the first plate body 111 along the up-down direction is less than the width of the first plate body 111 along the left-right direction, the above rotation mode of the first plate body 111 can reduce the space occupied by the first plate body 111 on the front side of the washing machine after rotation.

[0037] In this embodiment, the maximum rotation angle of the first plate body 111 during rotation of the first plate body 111 can be 90°, so as to avoid interference between the first plate body 111 and the drum door of the first drum 21, and also to avoid the clothes in the second drum 22 from falling by mistake. In addition, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned hinge can be a damping hinge, so as to realize hovering of the first plate body 111 at any angle, that is, the user can select the rotation angle of the first plate body 111 according to his own needs, thereby adapting to the use needs of users of different heights.

[0038] As another exemplary embodiment, the first plate body 111 can be rotatably arranged on the second plate body 112 around a rotation axis extending along the up-down direction. In this embodiment, the rotation axis can be arranged at any suitable position, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown in FIG. 1, the rotation axis can be arranged at the connection between one of the side plates 13 and the front plate 11, or the rotation axis can also be arranged in the middle of the front plate 11 in the left-right direction, and the present disclosure does not make specific limitations on this. In addition, the installation of the first plate body 111 can be realized in any suitable manner, for example, the first plate body 111 can be hingedly connected to one of the side plates 13 on any side in the left-right direction, or the first plate body 111 can be rotatably installed on the second plate body 112 through a rotation shaft, or the first plate body 111 can be rotatably installed on the second plate body 112 and the top plate 12 through a rotation shaft, and the like, and the present disclosure does not make specific limitations on this. In this way, the user can open the first plate body 111 from one side of the first plate body 111 in the left-right direction, so that the pouring port 221 moves forward relative to the cabinet 1 around the rotation axis and is exposed to the cabinet 1. Among them, since the width of the first plate body 111 in the left-right direction is greater than the height of the first plate body 111 in the up-down direction, the above arrangement can increase the force arm for opening the first plate body 111, thereby saving manpower.

[0039] As another exemplary embodiment, with reference to Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1, the cabinet 1 can include side plates 13, and the first plate body 111 can be movably connected to the side plates 13 in the front-rear direction. In this way, by pulling the first plate body 111 to move the first plate body 111 forward relative to the cabinet 1, the first plate body 111 can be used to synchronously move the second cylinder 22, so as to realize the exposure of the pouring port 221 to the cabinet 1, and the operation is convenient.

[0040] In this embodiment, the installation of the first plate body 111 can be realized in any suitable manner, for example, one of the first plate body 111 and the side plate 13 can be provided with a sliding rail, and the other can be provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding rail can be slidably connected with the sliding groove. In this way, the two sides of the first plate body 111 in the left-right direction can be respectively connected to the corresponding side plates 13, so as to improve the stability of the first plate body 111.

[0041] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the first plate body 111 can be arranged at any suitable position, as an exemplary embodiment, with reference to Figures 1 to 6 As shown in FIG. 1, the first plate body 111 can be arranged at the top of the front plate 11. That is, the first plate body 111 is arranged close to the top of the washing machine, so that the user can take and place the clothes in the second cylinder 22 without bending over. In addition, the first plate body 111 is part of the front plate 11, that is, the first plate body 111 is arranged close to the user of the washing machine, which can facilitate the user to take and place the clothes. In other embodiments, the first plate body 111 can also be arranged at other suitable positions, for example, the first plate body 111 can be arranged at the bottom of the front plate 11, and the present disclosure does not make specific limitations on this.

[0042] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, as an exemplary embodiment, the washing machine can comprise a retaining structure, the first plate body 111 can have an opening position and a closing position which are switched with each other, and in the closing position, the dropping opening 221 is arranged in the cabinet 1, and the retaining structure can be used to selectively retain the first plate body 111 in the closing position. In this way, the stability of the second drum 22 during the working process can be ensured, and the first plate body 111 can be prevented from being accidentally moved relative to the cabinet 1 due to the vibration of the second drum 22.

[0043] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the retaining structure can be configured in any suitable manner, as an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figures 4 to 5 The retaining structure can comprise a buckle 31 and a slot 32, one of the buckle 31 and the slot 32 can be arranged on the first plate body 111, and the other can be arranged on the top plate 12 or the side plate 13 of the cabinet 1. In this way, after the user takes or puts the laundry, the user can operate the first plate body 111 to switch to the closing position, so that the buckle 31 is clamped in the slot 32, thereby ensuring that the first plate body 111 is stably clamped on the top plate 12 or the side plate 13. When the rotation axis extends along the left-right direction, or when the first plate body 111 is movably connected to the side plate 13 along the front-rear direction, one of the buckle 31 and the slot 32 can be arranged on the first plate body 111, and the other can be arranged on the top plate 12 of the cabinet 1; when the rotation axis extends along the up-down direction, one of the buckle 31 and the slot 32 can be arranged on the first plate body 111, and the other can be arranged on the side plate 13 of the cabinet 1.

[0044] As another exemplary embodiment, the retaining structure can comprise a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, one of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member can be arranged on the first plate body 111, and the other can be arranged on the top plate 12 or the side plate 13 of the cabinet 1. In this way, the buckle 31 and the slot 32 do not need to be formed on the first plate body 111, the top plate 12 and the side plate 13, so as to facilitate the processing and manufacturing of the first plate body 111, the top plate 12 and the side plate 13. In other embodiments, the retaining structure can also be configured in other suitable manners, which are not specifically limited in the present disclosure.

[0045] In addition, in order to facilitate the opening of the first plate body 111, the front side surface of the first plate body 111 can be inwardly recessed to form an operation slot 5, and the operation slot 5 can be configured in a tongue type and extend upward from front to back. In this way, the user can pull the operation slot 5 to drive the first plate body 111 to move relative to the cabinet 1, and the operation is convenient.

[0046] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the first plate body 111 can be configured in any suitable manner, as an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figures 3 to 5As shown in FIG. 1, the first plate body 111 can have a width in the left-right direction of the cabinet 1, and the width of the first plate body 111 can be equal to the width of the cabinet 1. In this way, the appearance of the front plate 11 of the washing machine can be improved. It should be noted that the width of the first plate body 111 being equal to the width of the cabinet 1 can be understood as the width of the first plate body 111 being exactly equal to the width of the second plate body 112, or the width of the first plate body 111 being slightly smaller than the width of the second plate body 112, so as to facilitate the arrangement of a connecting structure such as a sliding groove sliding rail between the first plate body 111 and the side plate 13.

[0047] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the second drum 22 can be arranged in any suitable manner. As an exemplary embodiment, reference is made to Figures 4 to 5 As shown in FIG. 1, the first plate body 111 can have a width in the left-right direction of the cabinet 1, and the width of the first plate body 111 can be equal to the width of the cabinet 1. In this way, the appearance of the front plate 11 of the washing machine can be improved. It should be noted that the width of the first plate body 111 being equal to the width of the cabinet 1 can be understood as the width of the first plate body 111 being exactly equal to the width of the second plate body 112, or the width of the first plate body 111 being slightly smaller than the width of the second plate body 112, so as to facilitate the arrangement of a connecting structure such as a sliding groove sliding rail between the first plate body 111 and the side plate 13.

[0048] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the first plate body 111 can be selected in any suitable number. As an exemplary embodiment, the front plate 11 includes at least two first plate bodies 111, and each first plate body 111 is provided with a second drum 22. That is, the second drum 22 and the first plate body 111 can be arranged one by one. In this way, by operating a single first plate body 111, the dispensing opening 221 of the corresponding second drum 22 can be exposed to the cabinet 1, thereby avoiding interference with the operation of other second drums 22. That is, the plurality of second drums 22 can work independently to improve the washing efficiency. In this embodiment, the at least two first plate bodies 111 are arranged in sequence in the left-right direction.

[0049] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, as an exemplary embodiment, reference is made to Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 1, the volume of the first drum 21 can be greater than the volume of the second drum 22. In this way, large items, outerwear, and the like can be washed in the first drum 21, while underwear, socks, and the like can be washed in the second drum 22 to meet the washing needs of users.

[0050] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, as an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 6 As shown in FIG. 11, the front side of the first plate body 111 is provided with a display and control panel 4. In this way, the display and control panel 4 can be arranged to face the user for the user to operate the display and control panel 4 conveniently. When the number of the first plate bodies 111 is more than one, the display and control panel 4 can be arranged on the front side of one of the first plate bodies 111, or parts of the display and control panel 4 can be arranged on the front side of each of the first plate bodies 111. The present disclosure does not make specific limitation on this. In addition, the display and control panel 4 in the present disclosure can be a touch screen or other types of panel, and the present disclosure does not make specific limitation on this.

[0051] In the use of the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the user can drive the first plate body 111 to move relative to the cabinet 1 by operating the slot 5, so that the first plate body 111 exposes the drop port 221 to the cabinet 1. Then, the user can take and put clothes through the drop port 221. After the user finishes taking and putting clothes, the first plate body 111 can be pushed to be in the closed position. At this time, the retaining structure can ensure that the first plate body 111 is stably connected with the top plate 12 or the side plate 13, so as to facilitate the operation of the second cylinder 22.

[0052] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail above with reference to the drawings, but the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details in the above-described embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0053] In addition, it should be noted that each specific technical feature described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present disclosure does not make further description on various possible combinations.

[0054] In addition, various different embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined in any manner as long as they do not deviate from the idea of the present disclosure, and they should be considered as the disclosed content of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A laundry machine characterized by, The box includes a box body and a first cylinder and a second cylinder arranged on the box body, the second cylinder is arranged with a dispensing opening, and the second cylinder is movably arranged on the box body so that the dispensing opening is opened relative to the box body or placed in the box body.

2. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that The box includes a front plate, the front plate includes a first plate body and a second plate body, the second cylinder is arranged on the first plate body and movably arranged on the second plate body through the first plate body.

3. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 2, characterized in that The first plate body is rotatably arranged on the second plate body around a rotation axis extending in the left-right direction.

4. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 2, characterized in that The first plate body is rotatably arranged on the second plate body around a rotation axis extending in the up-down direction.

5. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 2, characterized in that The box includes a side plate, and the first plate body is movably connected to the side plate in the front-rear direction.

6. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 5, characterized in that One of the first plate body and the side plate is arranged with a sliding rail, and the other is arranged with a sliding groove, and the sliding rail and the sliding groove are slidingly connected.

7. A laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The first plate body is arranged on the top of the front plate.

8. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 7, characterized in that The washing machine includes a holding structure, the first plate body has an open position and a closed position which are switched with each other, in the closed position, the dispensing opening is placed in the box body, and the holding structure is used for selectively holding the first plate body in the closed position.

9. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 8, characterized in that The holding structure includes a buckle and a clamping groove, one of the buckle and the clamping groove is arranged on the first plate body, and the other is arranged on the top plate or the side plate of the box body.

10. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 8, characterized in that The holding structure includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, one of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member is arranged on the first plate body, and the other is arranged on the top plate or the side plate of the box body.

11. A laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The first plate body has a width in the left-right direction of the box body, and the width of the first plate body is equal to the width of the second plate body.

12. A laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, One second cylinder is arranged on the first plate body, or at least two second cylinders are arranged on the first plate body.

13. A laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The front plate includes at least two first plate bodies, and the second cylinder is arranged on each first plate body.

14. A laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The volume of the first cylinder is greater than the volume of the second cylinder.

15. A laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, A display and control panel is arranged on the first plate body.

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