Control board assembly and washing and drying machine

By using an integrated panel base and cover design, combined with wire routing channels and sealing cotton, the problem of insufficient sealing performance of the control board assembly is solved, achieving efficient sealing and convenient maintenance, reducing manufacturing costs and the risk of wire harness wear, and improving the reliability and safety of the equipment.

CN224077766UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

The control board assemblies of existing home appliances have insufficient sealing performance, which allows moisture to enter the display screen or circuit board, affecting the normal operation of the equipment.

Method used

The design adopts an integrated panel base and cover plate, and simplifies the sealing process and reduces the number of sealing interfaces by sealing the connection between the panel base and the display panel, and between the cover plate and the back plate, and by setting wire grooves and sealing cotton at the wire harness.

Benefits of technology

It improves the sealing efficiency of the control board assembly, reduces manufacturing costs, facilitates inspection and maintenance, reduces the risk of wire harness wear, and enhances the reliability and safety of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a control board assembly and a washing and drying machine, and the control board assembly comprises a panel seat which is constructed to be an integrated part and is provided with a mounting cavity, the panel seat comprises a back plate, and the back plate is arranged opposite to a first opening of the mounting cavity and is provided with a second opening; the plate box is arranged in the mounting cavity and is connected with a wire harness; the display panel covers the first opening and is connected with the panel seat in a sealing manner; the back plate is provided with a second opening, the cover plate covers the second opening and is connected with the back plate in a sealed mode, a wire passing groove is formed in the cover plate, the wire harness is arranged in the wire passing groove in a penetrating mode through the second opening, and the control plate assembly has good sealing performance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of display technology, and more specifically, to a control panel assembly and a washer-dryer. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, control board assemblies are installed in household appliances such as washing machines, washer-dryers, and dryers. Currently, it is urgent to ensure the sealing performance of the control board assembly to prevent moisture from entering the display screen or circuit board of the control board assembly. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a control panel assembly and a washer-dryer, the control panel assembly having good sealing performance.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a control board assembly, comprising: a panel base, which is integrally molded and has a mounting cavity; the panel base includes a back plate, which is disposed opposite to a first opening of the mounting cavity and has a second opening; a board box, which is disposed in the mounting cavity and connected to a wire harness; a display panel, which is disposed over the first opening and is sealed to the panel base; and a cover plate, which is disposed over the second opening and is sealed to the back plate, wherein a wire guide groove is formed on the cover plate, and the wire harness passes through the second opening and is disposed in the wire guide groove.

[0005] Optionally, the board box includes a circuit board, which is partially exposed in the second opening. The portion of the circuit board exposed in the second opening is provided with at least one plug-in terminal, which is connected to the wiring harness.

[0006] Optionally, the area of ​​the second opening is smaller than the projected area of ​​the circuit board in its thickness direction.

[0007] Optionally, a sealing ring is provided between the cover plate and the panel seat, the sealing ring being used to provide a seal at the connection between the cover plate and the panel seat.

[0008] Optionally, one of the cover plate and the panel seat is provided with a snap fastener, and the other of the cover plate and the panel seat is provided with a slot. The snap fastener engages with the slot, and the sealing ring is disposed on the inner side of the snap fastener and the slot.

[0009] Optionally, a sealing cotton is provided in the wire passage groove, the sealing cotton having a wire passage hole, and the wire harness passing through the wire passage hole, wherein the sealing cotton is used to provide a seal between the wire harness and the wire passage groove.

[0010] Optionally, a buzzer is provided on the panel box, and a positioning post is provided on the inner side of the cover plate. The positioning post has a sound-transmitting hole, and the sound-transmitting hole is directly opposite the buzzer.

[0011] Optionally, the board box includes a bracket, a circuit, and a color filter film. The color filter film and the circuit board are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the bracket, and the bracket is snapped into the mounting cavity.

[0012] Optionally, the display panel is bonded and sealed to the panel base using adhesive.

[0013] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a washer-dryer is provided, including the control panel assembly as described above.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, in the control board assembly provided in this disclosure, the control board assembly is assembled by placing the board box inside the mounting cavity and covering the display panel at the first opening. The wiring harness of the board box extends from the panel holder through the second opening for connection to external electrical components. Since the panel holder is a one-piece molded component, only sealing between the display panel and the panel holder at the first opening and between the cover plate and the back plate at the second opening are required to achieve overall sealing of the control board assembly. Furthermore, the cover plate sealing the second opening facilitates sealing operations, improving sealing efficiency and allowing for easy maintenance through disassembly and reassembly of the cover plate. The wiring harness is placed in a wire guide groove for secure fixing, reducing the risk of wear and damage. This reduces the number of sealing interfaces in the control board assembly, simplifies the sealing process, and lowers manufacturing costs.

[0015] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the control board assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the control board assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the panel base of the control board assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate of the control board assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the board box of the control board assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the wiring harness and sealing cotton of the control board assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0024] 1-Panel base, 11-Mounting cavity, 12-Back plate, 13-First opening, 14-Second opening, 15-Card slot, 2-Board box, 21-Circuit board, 22-Bracket, 23-Color filter film, 24-Touch film, 3-Display panel, 4-Cover plate, 41-Wire channel, 42-Snap-on, 43-Positioning post, 44-Sound hole, 5-Wire harness, 6-Sealing cotton, 7-Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0026] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to "inner" and "outer" relative to the contour of the corresponding component itself. Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is intended to distinguish different components and does not imply sequentiality or importance. Additionally, in the following description, when referring to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same elements. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above definitions are for explanation and illustration only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure.

[0027] According to a specific embodiment of this disclosure, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a control panel assembly is provided, including: a panel base 1, which is integrally molded and has a mounting cavity 11. The panel base 1 includes a back plate 12, which is disposed opposite to a first opening 13 of the mounting cavity 11 and has a second opening 14; a panel box 2, which is disposed in the mounting cavity 11 and connected to a wire harness 5; a display panel 3, which covers the first opening 13 and is sealed to the panel base 1; and a cover plate 4, which covers the second opening 14 and is sealed to the back plate 12. A wire passage groove 41 is formed on the cover plate 4, and the wire harness 5 passes through the second opening 14 and passes through the wire passage groove 41.

[0028] Through the above technical solution, in the control board assembly provided in this disclosure, the control board assembly is assembled by placing the board box 2 inside the mounting cavity 11 and covering the first opening 13 with the display panel 3. The wiring harness 5 of the board box 2 extends out of the panel base 1 through the second opening 14 for connection with external electrical components. Since the panel base 1 is a one-piece molded part, only sealing is required between the display panel 3 and the panel base 1 at the first opening 13, and between the cover plate 4 and the back plate 12 at the second opening 14, to achieve overall sealing of the control board assembly. Furthermore, the cover plate 4 seals the second opening 14, facilitating sealing operations, improving sealing efficiency, and allowing for easy maintenance by removing and installing the cover plate 4. The wiring harness 5 is placed in the wire guide 41 to secure it, reducing the risk of wear and damage. This reduces the number of sealing interfaces in the control board assembly, simplifies the sealing process, and lowers manufacturing costs.

[0029] According to the embodiments provided in this disclosure, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the board box 2 includes a circuit board 21, which is partially exposed in the second opening 14. The portion of the circuit board 21 exposed in the second opening 14 is provided with at least one plug-in terminal, which is connected to the wiring harness 5. In this way, the plug-in terminal can be exposed in the second opening 14 so that the wiring harness 5 can be plugged into the plug-in terminal through the second opening 14 to achieve an electrical connection between the wiring harness 5 and the plug-in terminal.

[0030] According to the embodiments provided in this disclosure, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the area of ​​the second opening 14 is smaller than the projected area of ​​the circuit board 21 in its thickness direction. This allows the wire harness 5 to be connected to the plug-in terminal by aligning it with the second opening 14, facilitating rapid positioning during the connection process and improving connection efficiency and ease of operation. Simultaneously, by setting the area of ​​the second opening 14 to fit the size of the plug-in terminal, the connection requirements of the wire harness 5 can be met, which helps reduce the sealing area of ​​the sealing region on the back plate 12, thereby reducing the amount of sealing material used and improving sealing efficiency and performance.

[0031] According to the embodiments provided in this disclosure, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a sealing ring 7 is provided between the cover plate 4 and the panel seat 1. The sealing ring 7 is used to provide a seal at the connection between the cover plate 4 and the panel seat 1. In this way, the sealing ring 7 can fill the gap between the cover plate 4 and the panel seat 1, preventing dust or liquid from entering the mounting cavity 11 and damaging the circuit board 21. At the same time, the sealing ring 7 can provide a buffering effect between the cover plate 4 and the panel seat 1, preventing the cover plate 4 from loosening when subjected to vibration or impact, thus affecting the sealing effect.

[0032] According to the embodiments provided in this disclosure, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, one of the cover plate 4 and the panel seat 1 is equipped with a snap fastener 42, and the other is equipped with a slot 15. The snap fastener 42 engages with the slot 15, and a sealing ring 7 is disposed on the inner side of the snap fastener 42 and the slot 15. In this way, the snap fastener 42 and the slot 15 can be used to install and fix the cover plate 4, improving the assembly efficiency of the control panel assembly. Furthermore, the snap fastener 42 and the slot 15 provide a stable mechanical connection to ensure the reliability of the connection between the cover plate 4 and the panel seat 1, reducing the risk of the cover plate 4 becoming loose due to impact or vibration. Simultaneously, by disposing of the sealing ring 7 on the inner side of the snap fastener 42 and the slot 15, the sealing ring 7 can be evenly stressed when the snap fastener 42 and the slot 15 are engaged, ensuring a good seal between the cover plate 4 and the panel seat 1.

[0033] According to the embodiments provided in this disclosure, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, a sealing cotton 6 is provided in the wire passage groove 41. The sealing cotton 6 has a wire passage hole, through which the wire harness 5 passes. The sealing cotton 6 is used to provide a seal between the wire harness 5 and the wire passage groove 41. In this way, the sealing cotton 6 covers the circumference of the wire harness 5. Thus, when the wire harness 5 is placed in the wire passage groove 41, the sealing cotton 6 can seal the gap between the wire harness 5 and the cover plate 4, preventing dust and moisture from entering. In addition, the sealing cotton 6 can also protect the wire harness 5, preventing wear between the wire harness 5 and the cover plate 4 or the panel seat 1, or the wire harness 5 from being squeezed, which would affect the reliability of the electrical connection.

[0034] According to the embodiments provided in this disclosure, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a buzzer is installed on the box 2, and a positioning post 43 is provided on the inner side of the cover 4. A sound-transmitting hole 44 is opened on the positioning post 43, and the sound-transmitting hole 44 is directly opposite the buzzer. In this way, by setting the positioning post 43 so that the position of the sound-transmitting hole 44 is directly opposite the buzzer, the sound-transmitting hole 44 can provide a transmission path for the sound emitted by the buzzer. Thus, the setting of the cover 4 can be avoided from affecting the sound output of the buzzer.

[0035] According to the embodiments provided in this disclosure, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the control panel box 2 includes a bracket 22, a circuit board 21, and a color filter film 23. The color filter film 23 and the circuit board 21 are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the bracket 22, which is snapped into the mounting cavity 11. The circuit board 21 and the color filter film 23 can be pre-installed on the bracket 22, and then the assembled control panel box 2 is mounted on the panel base 1 via the bracket 22, thereby assembling the control panel assembly and improving assembly efficiency. In this way, by placing the bracket 22 in the mounting cavity 11 and connecting it to the panel base 1, the color filter film 23 and the circuit board 21 can be fixed, improving the assembly efficiency of the control panel assembly and ensuring the stability of the connection between the color filter film 23 and the circuit board 21 and the panel base 1. This prevents the control panel assembly from being subjected to vibration or impact, which could cause the circuit board 21 to shake, affecting the safety and reliability of operation.

[0036] The bracket 22 is also equipped with a touch film 24 electrically connected to the circuit board 21. The touch film 24 is located between the bracket 22 and the display panel 3, allowing users to perform touch operations through the display panel 3. Since the touch film 24 is located inside the mounting cavity 11, it avoids the need for further sealing when the touch film 24 is placed on the display panel 3 or outside the panel base 1, thus further simplifying the sealing process.

[0037] In addition, a first snap-fit ​​structure is provided circumferentially on the inner side wall of the mounting cavity 11 in the panel base 1, and a second snap-fit ​​structure can be provided circumferentially on the bracket 22. Thus, the bracket 22 and the panel base 1 can be fixed by the snap-fit ​​cooperation of the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure. The first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure can be set as any structure that can achieve detachable connection. This disclosure does not impose any specific restrictions on this.

[0038] According to the embodiments provided in this disclosure, the display panel 3 is bonded and sealed to the panel base 1 using adhesive. This adhesive bonding fully fills the gap between the panel base 1 and the display panel 3, ensuring reliable sealing, preventing liquids and dust from entering the panel base 1 through the gap, and improving the sealing effect. Furthermore, the adhesive creates a uniform stress distribution between the panel base 1 and the display panel 3, improving the reliability of the connection between them and ensuring connection strength. Additionally, the bonding simultaneously achieves both a fixed connection of the display panel 3 and a seal between the display panel 3 and the panel base 1, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the control board assembly and improving assembly efficiency.

[0039] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a washer-dryer is provided, including the control panel assembly described above. This washer-dryer possesses all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned control panel assembly, which will not be elaborated upon herein.

[0040] Below, for reference Figures 1 to 6As shown, this disclosure will provide a detailed description of the specific usage process of the control board assembly in conjunction with the above-described specific embodiments. When the control board assembly needs to be assembled and sealed, the color filter film 23 and the touch film 24 are respectively installed on one side of the bracket 22, and the circuit board 21 is installed on the other side of the bracket 22. The bracket 22 is snapped and fixed to the panel base 1, and the color filter film 23 and the touch film 24 are positioned facing the first opening 13. At this time, the display panel 3 is bonded to the panel base 1 circumferentially with sealant, thereby sealing the first opening 13. When the circuit board 21 is placed in the mounting cavity 11, the wire harness 5 is inserted into the connector on the circuit board 21 through the second opening 14. At this time, the wire harness 5 passes through the second opening 14, and the cover plate 4 is placed on the second opening 14, so that the wire harness 5 and the sealing cotton 6 are placed in the wire groove 41, thereby sealing the second opening 14.

[0041] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0042] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0043] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A control panel assembly, characterized by, The panel seat is configured as an integral piece and is formed with a mounting cavity, the panel seat comprises a back plate which is arranged opposite to a first opening of the mounting cavity and is formed with a second opening; The board box is arranged in the mounting cavity and is connected with a wire harness; The display panel is arranged at the first opening and is sealingly connected with the panel seat; And The cover plate is arranged at the second opening and is sealingly connected with the back plate, the cover plate is formed with a wire passing groove, and the wire harness is arranged in the wire passing groove through the second opening. The board box comprises a circuit board which is partially exposed to the second opening, and the part of the circuit board exposed to the second opening is provided with at least one plug-in terminal connected with the wire harness.

2. The control panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The area of the second opening is smaller than the projection area of the circuit board in the direction of the thickness of the circuit board.

3. The control panel assembly of claim 2, wherein, A sealing ring is arranged between the cover plate and the panel seat, and the sealing ring is used to provide sealing at the connection between the cover plate and the panel seat.

4. The control panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, One of the cover plate and the panel seat is configured with a buckle, and the other of the cover plate and the panel seat is configured with a clamping groove, the buckle is clamped with the clamping groove, and the sealing ring is arranged on the inner side of the buckle and the clamping groove.

5. The control panel assembly of claim 4, wherein, The wire passing groove is provided with sealing cotton, the sealing cotton is provided with a wire passing hole, and the wire harness is arranged in the wire passing hole, wherein the sealing cotton is used to provide sealing between the wire harness and the wire passing groove.

6. The control panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The board box is provided with a buzzer, the inner side of the cover plate is provided with a positioning column, the positioning column is formed with a sound hole, and the sound hole and the buzzer are opposite to each other.

7. The control panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The board box comprises a support, a circuit board and a color filter film, the color filter film and the circuit board are arranged on the front and back sides of the support respectively, and the support is clamped in the mounting cavity.

8. The control panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The display panel is sealingly connected with the panel seat by the connecting glue.

9. The control panel assembly of claim 1, wherein, The panel assembly comprises the panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-9.

10. A washer-dryer, characterized in that, ​