Washing machine card swiping structure and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a washing machine card swiping structure and a washing machine, the washing machine card swiping structure comprises a washing machine workbench, the washing machine workbench is provided with a card swiping area, the back side of the card swiping area is provided with a card swiping structure, and the washing machine workbench is provided with a washing machine computer board. The card swiping structure is connected with a serial port of the washing machine computer board through a wire. The card swiping structure comprises an upper cover, a lower cover in butt joint with the upper cover and a PCB installed between the upper cover and the lower cover, and the lower cover is fixedly connected with the washing machine workbench. The card swiping structure is compact in structure and serves as an extension module to be connected with a washing machine computer board through a wire, the washing machine can have the card swiping payment washing function, students can complete order placing and washing by swiping campus cards, and the problems that students do not have smart phones, mobile payment cannot be used, and washing is inconvenient can be solved. And a coin-operated washing machine is inconvenient to carry coins.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a card-swiping structure for a washing machine and a washing machine, belonging to the technical field of washing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Shared washing machines are now common in some schools. Students can scan a QR code on the washing machine to order laundry, providing great convenience. However, this service relies on users having smartphones. Currently, some primary and secondary schools prohibit students from bringing mobile phones onto campus. Therefore, a shared washing machine that doesn't require smartphones for this group of students needs to be designed.

[0003] A common solution to this problem is to install a coin acceptor on the washing machine. The operator pre-sets the washing machine's unit price, and the user inserts the corresponding number of coins to start the wash. However, this solution has the following drawbacks: 1. Users need to prepare coins in advance, and coins are inconvenient to carry; 2. The coin acceptor is bulky, taking up more space after installation and affecting the machine's aesthetics; 3. It is inconvenient to use, as the operator needs to periodically remove the coins from the acceptor, otherwise it will affect normal user operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides a card-swiping structure for a washing machine and a washing machine in general. By installing a card-swiping structure on an existing washing machine, students can place laundry orders by swiping their campus cards, thus solving problems such as students not having smartphones, not being able to use mobile payments, and the inconvenience of carrying coins in coin-operated washing machines.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a card-swiping structure for a washing machine, including a washing machine workbench, a card-swiping area provided on the workbench, a card-swiping structure installed on the back of the card-swiping area, a washing machine computer board installed on the workbench, and the card-swiping structure connected to the serial port of the washing machine computer board via a wire; the card-swiping structure includes an upper cover, a lower cover opposite to the upper cover, and a PCB board installed between the upper cover and the lower cover, and the lower cover is fixedly connected to the washing machine workbench.

[0006] In one embodiment of this utility model, the card-swiping structure further includes foam tape, which is adhered to the upper cover.

[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model, the card-swiping structure further includes a wire silicone sealing ring. The PCB board is connected to the serial port of the washing machine computer board via a wire. The wire passes through the wire silicone sealing ring, which is used to seal the wire.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lower cover is provided with a square hole, and the lower cover is snapped together with the washing machine worktable through the square hole.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lower cover is further provided with a circular hole, and a screw is provided in the circular hole. The lower cover is fixedly connected to the washing machine worktable through the screw in the circular hole.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, a water shield is also included. The water shield is fixedly connected to the washing machine worktable. The washing machine computer board and the card swiping structure are disposed inside the water shield. The water shield is used to seal the washing machine computer board and the card swiping structure.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the water shield is fixedly connected to the washing machine workbench by screws.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the washing machine computer board is fixed to the washing machine worktable by screws.

[0013] Secondly, this utility model provides a washing machine, including the aforementioned washing machine card swiping structure.

[0014] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model provides a card-swipe structure for a washing machine and a washing machine in general. The card-swipe structure, as an expansion module, connects to the washing machine's computer board via wires, enabling the washing machine to perform card payment for laundry. The card-swipe structure is compact, and through square and round holes, it reliably fixes itself to the existing snap-fit ​​and screw post structures on the washing machine's worktable, achieving a double-fixed connection, improving connection strength, and offering high assembly and disassembly efficiency, facilitating disassembly and maintenance. Foam tape is adhered to the top cover of the card-swipe structure for auxiliary positioning, allowing the structure to be pre-fixed to the washing machine's worktable, thereby improving installation convenience. The card-swipe structure uses silicone sealing rings on the wires connecting the PCB board and the washing machine's computer board to seal the wires, preventing water from seeping into the internal structure and affecting the normal operation of the PCB board, thus extending the lifespan of the card-swipe structure. Furthermore, a water-shielding plate seals the washing machine's computer board and the card-swipe structure, preventing water from seeping into their internal components, further extending the equipment's lifespan. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the overall structure of the washing machine workbench provided by this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2A perspective view of the back of the washing machine workbench provided by this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 An exploded view of the washing machine workbench provided by this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 A plan view of the washing machine workbench provided by this utility model after the water cover has been removed.

[0020] Figure 5 A perspective view of the card-swiping structure of the washing machine provided by this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 An exploded view of the card-swiping structure of the washing machine provided by this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 A perspective view of the water shield provided by this utility model.

[0023] Figure 8 A perspective view of the computer version of the washing machine provided by this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Washing machine workbench; 2. Card payment area; 3. Washing machine computer board; 4. Water cover; 5. Card swiping structure; 501. Foam tape; 502. Top cover; 503. Silicone sealing ring for wires; 504. PCB board; 505. Bottom cover; 5051. Square hole; 5052. Round hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, this utility model provides a card-swiping structure for a washing machine, including a washing machine workbench 1. The washing machine workbench 1 is provided with a card-swiping area 2, and a card-swiping structure 5 is installed on the back of the card-swiping area 2. The washing machine workbench 1 is equipped with a washing machine computer board 3, and the card-swiping structure 5 is connected to the serial port of the washing machine computer board 3 through a wire. The card-swiping structure 5 includes an upper cover 502, a lower cover 505 opposite to the upper cover 502, and a PCB board 504 installed between the upper cover 502 and the lower cover 505. The lower cover 505 is fixedly connected to the washing machine workbench 1.

[0029] In some embodiments, the card swiping structure 5 further includes foam tape 501, which is adhered to the upper cover 502.

[0030] In this embodiment, the card reader structure 5 can be pre-fixed to the washing machine workbench 1 by means of foam tape 501, thereby improving the ease of installation of the card reader structure 5.

[0031] In some embodiments, the card swiping structure 5 further includes a wire silicone sealing ring 503. The PCB board 504 is connected to the serial port of the washing machine computer board 3 via a wire. The wire passes through the wire silicone sealing ring 503, which is used to seal the wire.

[0032] In this embodiment, the wires connecting the PCB board 504 and the washing machine computer board 3 are sealed by the wire silicone sealing ring 503 to prevent water from seeping into the interior of the card reader structure 5 and affecting the normal operation of the PCB board 504, thereby extending the service life of the card reader structure 5.

[0033] In some embodiments, the lower cover 505 is provided with a square hole 5051, and the lower cover 505 is snapped together with the washing machine worktable 1 through the square hole 5051.

[0034] In some embodiments, the lower cover 505 is further provided with a circular hole 5052, and a screw is provided in the circular hole 5052. The lower cover 505 is fixedly connected to the washing machine workbench 1 through the screw in the circular hole 5052.

[0035] Thus, the lower cover 505 of the card-swiping structure 5 achieves a double fixed connection with the washing machine workbench 1 through the square hole 5051 and the round hole 5052, which improves the connection strength between the two and makes disassembly and assembly efficient, and facilitates disassembly, assembly and maintenance.

[0036] In some embodiments, a water shield 4 is also included, which is fixedly connected to the washing machine worktable 1. The washing machine computer board 3 and the card swiping structure 5 are disposed inside the water shield 4, and the water shield 4 is used to seal the washing machine computer board 3 and the card swiping structure 5.

[0037] In this embodiment, the washing machine computer board 3 and the card reader structure 5 are sealed by the water shield 4 to prevent water from seeping into the interior of the washing machine computer board 3 and the card reader structure 5, thereby extending the service life of the equipment.

[0038] In some embodiments, the water shield 4 is fixedly connected to the washing machine workbench 1 by screws.

[0039] In some embodiments, the washing machine computer board 3 is fixed to the washing machine worktable 1 by screws.

[0040] When the card reader structure 5 is assembled with the washing machine worktable 1, it is pre-fixed to the worktable 1 using foam tape 501. The lower cover 505 of the card reader structure 5 has a circular hole 5052 and a square hole 5051, which cooperate with the screw posts and snap-fit ​​structure on the washing machine worktable 1 to achieve a double-fixing effect. The water shield 4 is installed on the washing machine computer board 3 and the card reader structure 5, and is fixedly connected to the washing machine worktable 1 with screws, sealing the washing machine computer board 3 and the card reader structure 5.

[0041] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a washing machine including the aforementioned card-swipe structure. Because the washing machine includes any of the aforementioned card-swipe structures, it possesses all the advantages described above.

[0042] In summary, this utility model provides a card-swipe structure and a washing machine. The card-swipe structure 5, as an extension module, is connected to the washing machine's computer board 3 via wires, enabling the washing machine to have card-swipe payment for laundry. The card-swipe structure 5 has a compact structure. By providing square holes 5051 and round holes 5052, it reliably fixes itself to the existing snap-fit ​​and screw post structures of the washing machine's worktable 1, achieving a double-fixed connection, improving connection strength, and increasing disassembly and assembly efficiency, facilitating disassembly, assembly, and maintenance. The top cover 502 of the card-swipe structure 5 is affixed with foam tape 501, which serves as an auxiliary positioning element, allowing the card-swipe structure 5 to be pre-fixed on the washing machine's worktable 1, thereby improving the ease of installation. The card-swipe structure 5 uses a silicone sealing ring 503 to seal the wires connecting the PCB board 504 and the washing machine's computer board 3, preventing water from seeping into the interior of the card-swipe structure 5 and affecting the normal operation of the PCB board 504, thus extending the service life of the card-swipe structure 5. In addition, the water shield 4 seals the washing machine computer board 3 and the card reader structure 5 to prevent water from seeping into the interior of the washing machine computer board 3 and the card reader structure 5, thus further extending the service life of the equipment.

[0043] This document uses specific embodiments to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A card-swipe structure for a washing machine, characterized in that, The system includes a washing machine workbench (1), a card-swiping area (2) on the washing machine workbench (1), a card-swiping structure (5) on the back of the card-swiping area (2), a washing machine computer board (3) on the washing machine workbench (1), and the card-swiping structure (5) connected to the serial port of the washing machine computer board (3) via a wire; the card-swiping structure (5) includes an upper cover (502), a lower cover (505) opposite to the upper cover (502), and a PCB board (504) installed between the upper cover (502) and the lower cover (505), and the lower cover (505) is fixedly connected to the washing machine workbench (1).

2. The washing machine card-swiping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card swiping structure (5) also includes foam tape (501), which is attached to the upper cover (502).

3. The card-swiping structure for a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card swiping structure (5) also includes a wire silicone sealing ring (503). The PCB board (504) is connected to the serial port of the washing machine computer board (3) through a wire. The wire passes through the wire silicone sealing ring (503) and the wire silicone sealing ring (503) is used to seal the wire.

4. The washing machine card-swiping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower cover (505) is provided with a square hole (5051), and the lower cover (505) is snapped to the washing machine workbench (1) through the square hole (5051).

5. The card-swiping structure for a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower cover (505) is also provided with a circular hole (5052), and a screw is provided in the circular hole (5052). The lower cover (505) is fixedly connected to the washing machine workbench (1) through the screw in the circular hole (5052).

6. The card-swiping structure for a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water shield (4), which is fixedly connected to the washing machine worktable (1). The washing machine computer board (3) and the card swiping structure (5) are disposed inside the water shield (4). The water shield (4) is used to seal the washing machine computer board (3) and the card swiping structure (5).

7. A card-swiping structure for a washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water shield (4) is fixedly connected to the washing machine workbench (1) by screws.

8. The card-swiping structure for a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The washing machine computer board (3) is fixed to the washing machine worktable (1) by screws.

9. A washing machine, characterized in that, The invention includes a card-swiping structure for a washing machine as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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