Front plate of clothes treating equipment and clothes treating equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of clothes treatment equipment, in particular to a front plate of clothes treatment equipment and the clothes treatment equipment, and aims to solve the problems that when an existing clothes treatment equipment is transported through a trailer, shaking and structural deformation are likely to happen. In order to achieve the purpose, the front plate of the clothes treating equipment comprises a front plate body and an extending edge, the extending edge is formed at the bottom of the front plate body and extends downwards, the extending edge is used for being connected with a bottom plate of the clothes treating equipment, and the extending edge does not protrude out of the bottom plate. As the extending edge does not protrude out of the bottom plate, when the trailer is inserted from the front face of the clothes treating equipment, a stress point is transferred to a large-face area of the bottom plate. The large surface of the bottom plate can disperse external force more uniformly than the extending edge, so that the bottom plate can bear larger pressure without generating local deformation. And the stress distribution of the whole equipment is more uniform, the shaking and inclination of the equipment in the transportation process are reduced, and the equipment is kept stable.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of laundry treating apparatuses, and specifically provides a front plate of a laundry treating apparatus and the laundry treating apparatus. BACKGROUND

[0002] In a conventional laundry treating apparatus, the front plate is usually designed with an extending edge (or called a flange) extending downward. The main purpose of this design is to facilitate the connection between the front plate and the bottom plate of the laundry treating apparatus, ensuring the stability and reliability of the structure of the apparatus.

[0003] However, when the laundry treating apparatus is inserted and transported from the front by a trailer, the extending edge is often deformed due to external force, resulting in damage to the external structure of the laundry treating apparatus. At the same time, this deformation may also affect the use performance of the apparatus, and even additional maintenance and repair work is required. In addition, due to the interference of the extending edge, it is difficult for the trailer to completely fit the bottom of the laundry treating apparatus after insertion, so that the laundry treating apparatus cannot be kept stable on the trailer. The trailer may not form a tight contact surface with the bottom of the apparatus, causing the apparatus to sway or tilt on the trailer.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a new front plate of a laundry treating apparatus and a laundry treating apparatus to solve the problem that the existing laundry treating apparatus is prone to sway and structural deformation when transported by a trailer.

[0005] Application Content

[0006] The present application aims to solve the above technical problems, i.e., to solve the problem that the existing laundry treating apparatus is prone to sway and structural deformation when transported by a trailer.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present application provides a front plate of a laundry treating apparatus, comprising: a front plate body and an extending edge, the extending edge being formed at the bottom of the front plate body and extending downward, the extending edge being used to connect with the bottom plate of the laundry treating apparatus, and the extending edge not protruding from the bottom plate.

[0008] Since the extending edge does not protrude from the bottom plate, when the trailer is inserted from the front of the laundry treating apparatus, the stress point is transferred to the large area of the bottom plate. The large area of the bottom plate can more evenly disperse external force than the extending edge, so it can withstand greater pressure without local deformation. The stress distribution of the entire apparatus is more uniform, reducing the sway and tilt of the apparatus during transportation, so that the apparatus remains stable. And whether in the process of insertion or in the process of transportation, the extending edge no longer contacts or interferes with the trailer, thereby effectively protecting the structure of the apparatus and preventing structural damage caused by deformation of the extending edge.

[0009] In the alternative technical scheme of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus, the front plate body comprises a front plate body and a first inner folded edge formed at the bottom of the front plate body, and the extension edge is formed on the first inner folded edge.

[0010] The first inner folded edge can help to strengthen the connection of the bottom of the front plate, making the front plate more stable during installation and use. It can also increase the overall rigidity and carrying capacity of the front plate, and improve its ability to resist external forces and deformation.

[0011] In the alternative technical scheme of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus, the bottom plate comprises a bottom plate body and a second inner folded edge formed at the front of the bottom plate body, and the extension edge is used to connect with the second inner folded edge, and the extension edge does not protrude from the second inner folded edge.

[0012] Since the extension edge is connected with the second inner folded edge, the convenience of installation can be improved. At the same time, since the extension edge does not protrude from the second inner folded edge, which means that the extension edge does not protrude from the entire bottom plate body, further ensuring that the trailer does not interfere during insertion.

[0013] In the alternative technical scheme of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus, a first connecting hole is provided on the extension edge, a second connecting hole is provided on the second inner folded edge, and a connecting member of the laundry treating apparatus passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to connect the extension edge and the second inner folded edge.

[0014] In the alternative technical scheme of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus, an avoidance slot is provided on the first inner folded edge, and the connecting member is at least partially arranged in the avoidance slot.

[0015] Since the extension edge does not protrude from the second inner folded edge, the width of the extension edge may be narrowed, which can affect the contact surface of the connecting member, resulting in a smaller working surface of the connection, thereby affecting the strength and stability of the connection. In order to make up for this problem, the applicant provides additional space by providing an avoidance slot on the first inner folded edge, so that the connecting member can be located in the avoidance slot, thereby ensuring that the working surface of the extension edge at the connecting member is retained, and a more stable connection with the second inner folded edge is formed.

[0016] In the alternative technical scheme of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus, the connecting member is inclined upward from the first connecting hole.

[0017] Since the extension edge does not protrude from the second inner folding edge, the width of the extension edge can be narrowed, and after the width of the extension edge is narrowed, the working surface of the connecting piece is also reduced, and the traditional horizontal connection mode cannot guarantee the connection reliability in this case. Therefore, by designing the connecting piece to be inclined upward, the inclination angle is such that the connecting piece is in close contact with the surface of the extension edge and the second inner folding edge, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection. That is, this inclined arrangement enables the connecting piece to better adapt to the narrower connection surface, avoiding problems such as loose connection and deformation caused by the narrowing of the width, and ensuring the firmness of the connection.

[0018] In the optional technical solution of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus, the bottom plate body comprises a bottom plate body and a reinforcing plate, and the reinforcing plate is installed at the middle part of the bottom plate body.

[0019] This arrangement allows the trailer to be inserted into the reinforcing plate area when inserted from the front of the laundry treating apparatus. Since the reinforcing plate is more solid than the bottom plate body, the insertion of the trailer into the reinforcing plate area effectively improves the load capacity and deformation resistance, and provides higher stability.

[0020] In the optional technical solution of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus, the reinforcing plate protrudes from the second inner folding edge.

[0021] This arrangement allows the reinforcing plate to form the most protruding structure of the bottom plate. The protruding reinforcing plate can serve as a natural positioning guide surface. When the trailer is inserted from the front of the laundry treating apparatus, the protruding part helps to ensure that the trailer can be smoothly and accurately inserted into the predetermined position without excessive adjustment. On the other hand, during transportation, the trailer may encounter uneven roads, vibrations or turns, and the bottom plate of the apparatus may be damaged due to friction with the trailer or other objects. Therefore, by protruding the reinforcing plate, the bottom plate body with relatively weak strength can be effectively prevented from being directly contacted with the external environment, thereby preventing the bottom plate from being worn, scratched or damaged.

[0022] In the optional technical solution of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus, the front plate is a metal piece.

[0023] In the case of using the above technical solution, the structural strength of the cabinet of the laundry treating apparatus can be increased.

[0024] In another aspect, the present application also provides a laundry treating apparatus comprising the front plate and the bottom plate according to any one of the above embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1is a schematic view of a front plate structure of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic view of a structure of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application after the front plate is connected to the bottom plate;

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic view of a partial structure of the front plate of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application.

[0029] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] 1 - front plate; 11 - front plate body; 111 - front plate body; 112 - first inner folded edge; 1121 - avoiding groove; 12 - extension edge; 121 - first connecting hole; 2 - bottom plate; 21 - bottom plate body; 211 - bottom plate body; 212 - reinforcing plate; 22 - second inner folded edge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are merely used to explain the technical principles of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments to them as needed in order to adapt to specific application occasions.

[0032] It should be noted that, in the description of the present application, unless explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. 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. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] In addition, it should also be noted that, in the description of the present application, the terms "upper", "lower" refer to the upper and lower parts of the laundry treating apparatus in the height direction in the use state. "Front" refers to the side of the laundry treating apparatus close to the door, and "rear" refers to the side of the laundry treating apparatus close to the back plate opposite to the door.

[0034] First, the laundry treating apparatus of the present application will be briefly introduced.

[0035] In order to solve the problem that the existing laundry treating apparatus is prone to shaking and structural deformation when transported by a trailer, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 The front plate 1 of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application includes a front plate body 11 and an extension edge 12, the extension edge 12 is formed at the bottom of the front plate body 11 and extends downward, the extension edge 12 is used to connect with the bottom plate 2 of the laundry treating apparatus, and the extension edge 12 is not protrudingly arranged on the bottom plate 2.

[0036] Because the extension edge 12 does not protrude from the bottom plate 2, when the trailer is inserted from the front of the laundry treating apparatus, the force point is transferred to the large area of the bottom plate 2. The large area of the bottom plate 2 can more evenly disperse external force than the extension edge 12, so that a larger pressure can be borne without local deformation. The force distribution of the entire apparatus is more uniform, reducing the shaking and tilting of the apparatus during transportation, so that the apparatus remains stable. Moreover, the extension edge 12 does not come into contact or interference with the trailer during the insertion process or during transportation, thereby effectively protecting the structure of the apparatus and preventing structural damage caused by deformation of the extension edge 12.

[0037] The specific structure of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application will be described below.

[0038] The laundry treating apparatus of the present application can be a washing machine, a washer-dryer, or a dry washing machine, and the like, and the present application does not limit the same. The front plate 1 of the laundry treating apparatus includes a front plate body 111 and a first inner folded edge 112 formed at the bottom of the front plate body 111, and the first inner folded edge 112 is folded downward at the end away from the front plate body 111 in the width direction to form the extension edge 12, that is, the extension edge 12 is downwardly extended. The bottom plate 2 includes a bottom plate body 21 and a second inner folded edge 22 formed at the front of the bottom plate body 21, and the extension edge 12 is connected to the second inner folded edge 22, and the extension edge 12 is disposed without protruding from the second inner folded edge 22.

[0039] It can be understood that the above-mentioned inner folding refers to folding in the direction of the inner side of the laundry treating apparatus, and for example, the first inner folded edge 112 is folded from the lower edge of the front plate body 111 toward the rear side of the laundry treating apparatus, and the second inner folded edge 22 is folded from the front edge of the bottom plate body 21 toward the upper side of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0040] As one possible embodiment, the laundry treating apparatus further includes a connecting member, the extension edge 12 is provided with a first connecting hole 121, and the second inner folded edge 22 is provided with a second connecting hole, and the connecting member passes through the first connecting hole 121 and the second connecting hole to connect the extension edge 12 and the second inner folded edge 22. The connecting member can be a screw, a rivet, or a bolt, or the like. Preferably, the extension edge 12 is provided with the first connecting hole 121 at the opposite sides and the middle portion in the length direction, and the second inner folded edge 22 is correspondingly provided with the second connecting hole at the opposite sides and the middle portion in the length direction thereof, and each of the first connecting hole 121 and the second connecting hole is connected by the connecting member. However, this is not a limitation, and for example, the number of the first connecting hole 121, the second connecting hole, and the connecting member can each be two, and the like. These adjustments do not deviate from the principles of the present application and are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0041] As a possible implementation, the connecting piece is arranged to be inclined upward from the first connecting hole 121. Since the extension edge 12 does not protrude from the second inner folding edge 22, the width of the extension edge 12 can be narrowed, and after the width of the extension edge 12 is narrowed, the working surface of the connecting piece can be correspondingly reduced, and the traditional horizontal connection mode can not guarantee the connection reliability in this case. Therefore, by designing the connecting piece to be inclined upward, the inclination angle is such that the connecting piece is in close contact with the surface of the extension edge 12 and the second inner folding edge 22, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection. That is, this inclined arrangement enables the connecting piece to better adapt to the narrower connection surface, avoiding problems such as loose connection and deformation caused by narrowing of the width, and ensuring the firmness of the connection.

[0042] As a possible implementation, the first inner folding edge 112 is provided with a relief groove 1121, and the connecting piece is at least partially arranged in the relief groove 1121. Since the width of the extension edge 12 can be narrowed, the contact surface of the connecting piece can be affected, resulting in a smaller working surface of the connection, thereby affecting the strength and stability of the connection. In order to make up for this problem, the applicant provides additional space by providing the relief groove 1121 on the first inner folding edge 112, so that the connecting piece can be located in the relief groove 1121, thereby ensuring that the working surface of the extension edge 12 at the connecting piece is preserved and a more stable connection with the second inner folding edge 22 is formed. Preferably, the first inner folding edge 112 is provided with a relief groove 1121 at a position corresponding to each connecting piece to ensure a stable connection.

[0043] As a possible implementation, the bottom plate body 21 includes a bottom plate body 211 and a reinforcing plate 212, and the reinforcing plate 212 is installed at the middle part of the bottom plate body 211. The middle part of the bottom plate body 211 can be hollow or non-hollow. The reinforcing plate 212 and the bottom plate body 211 can be detachably connected by bolts or the like, or can be fixedly connected by welding or the like, and the application does not limit the connection mode.

[0044] It can be understood that the strength of the reinforcing plate 212 is higher than that of the bottom plate body 211. The way in which the strength of the reinforcing plate 212 is higher than that of the bottom plate body 211 can be that the thickness of the reinforcing plate 212 is greater than that of the bottom plate body 211. Or the reinforcing plate 212 uses a composite material of different materials. For example, high-strength alloy or carbon fiber material is embedded in the reinforcing plate 212. Or add structural reinforcing parts such as ribs or stiffening ribs to the back of the reinforcing plate 212, which can effectively improve the rigidity and strength of the reinforcing plate 212, etc.

[0045] The above arrangement allows the trailer to be inserted into the area of the reinforcing plate 212 when inserted from the front of the laundry treating apparatus, and since the reinforcing plate 212 is more robust than the bottom plate body 211, insertion of the trailer into the area of the reinforcing plate 212 effectively improves load capacity and deformation resistance, thereby providing higher stability.

[0046] As one possible implementation, the reinforcing plate 212 is provided protruding from the second inner edge 22. This allows the reinforcing plate 212 to form the most protruding structure of the bottom plate 2, and the protruding reinforcing plate 212 can serve as a natural positioning guide surface. When the trailer is inserted from the front of the laundry treating apparatus, the protruding portion helps to ensure that the trailer is smoothly and accurately inserted into the predetermined position without excessive adjustment. On the other hand, during transportation, the trailer can encounter uneven roads, vibrations, or turns, and the bottom plate 2 of the apparatus can be damaged by friction with the trailer or other objects. Therefore, by protruding the reinforcing plate 212, the bottom plate body 211, which is weak in strength, can be effectively prevented from being directly contacted with the external environment, thereby preventing the bottom plate 2 from being worn, scratched, or damaged.

[0047] As one possible implementation, the front plate 1 of the present application is a metal piece, thereby increasing the structural strength of the cabinet of the laundry treating apparatus. The front plate 1 can be specifically an aluminum alloy structure, a stainless steel structure, an alloy steel structure, or a cast iron structure, etc., and the present application does not specifically limit it. Alternatively, the front plate 1 can also be a plastic piece, etc., and these possible material adjustments do not deviate from the principles of the present application and are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0048] As one possible implementation, the front plate 1 of the present application, in addition to the first inner edge 112 formed at the bottom of the front plate body 111, can further include third inner edges formed at both sides and the top of the front plate body 111, respectively. The third inner edges at both sides of the front plate body 111 are used to connect with the front portions of the two side plates of the cabinet, and the third inner edge at the top of the front plate body 111 is used to connect with the table plate of the cabinet.

[0049] Possibly, in addition to the second inner edge 22 formed at the front of the bottom plate body 21, the bottom plate 2 can further include fourth inner edges formed at the back sides of both sides of the bottom plate body 21. The fourth inner edges at both sides of the bottom plate body 21 are used to connect with the bottom portions of the two side plates of the cabinet, and the fourth inner edges at the back sides can be connected with the bottom portion of the back plate of the cabinet.

[0050] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate the principles of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments to the above structure without deviating from the principles of the present application, so that the present application can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0051] For example, as an alternative embodiment, the first inner folding edge 112 can be omitted, and the extension edge 12 is connected to the bottom of the front plate body 111 through the first connecting hole 121.

[0052] For example, as an alternative embodiment, the second inner folding edge 22 can be omitted, and the connecting member passes through the first connecting hole 121 and extends into the bottom plate 2. Specifically, the bottom plate body 21 can be designed to be thicker, and a second connecting hole is arranged on the end surface of the bottom plate body 21, through which the connecting member passes. These adjustments do not deviate from the principles of the present application and are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0053] For example, as an alternative embodiment, the avoiding groove 1121 can be omitted, in which case the height of the first inner folding edge 112 can be increased, thereby increasing the width of the extension edge 12. These adjustments do not deviate from the principles of the present application and are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0054] For example, as an alternative embodiment, the connecting member can be arranged horizontally.

[0055] For example, as an alternative embodiment, the reinforcing plate 212 can be omitted.

[0056] For example, as an alternative embodiment, the extension edge 12 and the second inner folding edge 22 can be connected by welding or riveting.

[0057] For example, as an alternative embodiment, the extension edge 12 can be connected to the middle of the first inner folding edge 112 in the width direction or the like.

[0058] So far, the technical solutions of the present application have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the scope of protection of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or replacements to related technical features without deviating from the principles of the present application, and the technical solutions after these changes or replacements will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A front panel of a garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The front panel body (11) and the extension edge (12) are formed at the bottom of the front panel body (11) and extend downward. The extension edge (12) is used to connect with the bottom plate (2) of the garment processing equipment. The extension edge (12) does not protrude from the bottom plate (2).

2. The front panel of the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel body (11) includes a front panel body (111) and a first inner folded edge (112) formed at the bottom of the front panel body (111), and the extension edge (12) is formed on the first inner folded edge (112).

3. The front panel of the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base plate (2) includes a base plate body (21) and a second inner folded edge (22) formed at the front of the base plate body (21). The extension edge (12) is used to connect with the second inner folded edge (22), and the extension edge (12) does not protrude from the second inner folded edge (22).

4. The front panel of the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The extension edge (12) is provided with a first connecting hole (121), and the second inner folded edge (22) is provided with a second connecting hole. The connector of the garment processing device passes through the first connecting hole (121) and the second connecting hole to connect the extension edge (12) and the second inner folded edge (22).

5. The front panel of the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first inner folded edge (112) is provided with a relief groove (1121), and the connector is at least partially disposed in the relief groove (1121).

6. The front panel of the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector is inclined upward starting from the first connecting hole (121).

7. The front panel of the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base plate body (21) includes a base plate body (211) and a reinforcing plate (212), and the reinforcing plate (212) is installed in the middle of the base plate body (211).

8. The front panel of the garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate (212) protrudes from the second inner fold (22).

9. The front panel of the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel (1) is a metal part.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a front plate (1) and a bottom plate (2) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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