Tractor mounting structure of laundry equipment and laundry equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothes washing equipment tractor installation structure and clothes washing equipment, the tractor installation structure comprises a barrel body, a deceleration clutch, a tractor and an installation support, the barrel body is provided with a barrel bottom wall, the installation support is connected with the barrel bottom wall, the central axis of the barrel body is marked as L, the tractor is detachably connected with the mounting bracket, and the connecting direction of the tractor and the mounting bracket is parallel to L; relative displacement between the tractor motor output shaft (together with the tractor motor rotor) and other parts of the tractor can be effectively avoided, so that collision and friction probability and acting force between the parts are reduced, noise at the tractor can be effectively reduced in the running process of the laundry equipment, and the service life of the laundry equipment is prolonged. And the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a traction device installation structure and washing equipment for a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Washing equipment, represented by washing machines and washer-dryer combos, is an indispensable electrical appliance in people's daily lives, with multiple functions such as washing, rinsing, spin-drying, and drying.

[0003] In existing technology, conventional washing equipment often incorporates a reduction clutch with a traction mechanism, such as... Figure 1-2 As shown, the traction device 3 is often installed on the bottom wall 11 of the barrel body 1 to provide traction force for the operation of the reduction clutch 2. Regarding the arrangement of the traction device 3, in the prior art, the traction device 3 is often placed horizontally (more precisely, the axis K of the output shaft of the traction device 3 motor is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the central axis L of the barrel body 1 in space).

[0004] In this configuration, when the tub 1 shakes violently along its radial direction (such as the unavoidable radial shaking of the tub in spin-dry mode), a force will be applied to the output shaft of the motor of the actuator 3 (along with the rotor of the actuator motor) along the K-line direction (referred to as "axial direction"). Since conventional actuators 3 often reserve a certain amount of axial displacement for the motor output shaft and the rotor of the actuator motor, this will cause the output shaft of the motor of the actuator 3 (along with the rotor of the actuator motor) to be displaced in the axial direction. This will cause the rotor of the actuator motor to collide and rub against other components of the actuator 3 (such as the shell structure) in the K-line direction, resulting in the washing equipment easily generating greater noise at the actuator 3, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose a traction device installation structure and a washing machine to solve the problem that improper installation and setting of the traction device in the prior art leads to the washing machine easily generating large noise at the traction device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0007] A traction device mounting structure for a laundry equipment includes a tub body, a reduction clutch, a traction device, and a mounting bracket. The tub body has a bottom wall, and the mounting bracket is connected to the bottom wall. The central axis of the tub body is denoted as L. The traction device is detachably connected to the mounting bracket, and the connection direction between the traction device and the mounting bracket is parallel to L.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting bracket includes a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are connected, an assembly plate is provided on the bottom wall of the bucket, the first mounting plate and the assembly plate are detachably connected, and the traction device is detachably connected to the second mounting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the first mounting plate is perpendicular to the bottom wall of the barrel, and the second mounting plate is parallel to the bottom wall of the barrel.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting arm is provided on the side of the second mounting plate away from the first mounting plate, and the limiting arm extends toward the bottom wall of the barrel.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting arm engages with or abuts against the traction device for a limiting position.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the limiting arm away from the second mounting plate is connected to the bottom wall of the barrel.

[0013] Furthermore, the centerline of the motor output shaft of the traction device is denoted as K, and K is set parallel to L.

[0014] A laundry appliance, including the aforementioned traction device mounting structure.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the traction device installation structure and washing equipment of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0016] This utility model discloses a traction device installation structure and washing equipment for a washing machine. Compared with the prior art, this application uses a mounting bracket to vertically set and install the traction device, so that the motor output shaft of the traction device is set in the vertical direction. When the tub body shakes violently along the radial direction (such as the unavoidable radial shaking of the tub body in spin-drying mode), it will cause the motor output shaft of the traction device (along with the traction device motor rotor) to displace in a direction perpendicular to the K line (referred to as "radial"). However, since the motor stator and motor rotor in conventional traction devices are often tightly assembled in the radial direction, and relative displacement between the motor stator and motor rotor in the radial direction is usually not allowed, this application can effectively avoid relative displacement between the motor output shaft (along with the traction device motor rotor) and other components of the traction device, thereby reducing the probability and force of collision and friction between components. During the operation of the washing equipment, it can effectively reduce the noise at the traction device, thereby improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a traction device mounting structure in the prior art;

[0019] Figure 2 A front view of the traction device mounting structure and the bucket body in the prior art;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the traction device installation structure of a laundry equipment according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 For the embodiments of this utility model in Figure 3 Exploded view of the basic structure;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a front view of the traction device mounting structure of a laundry equipment according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Barrel body; 11. Barrel bottom wall; 12. Assembly plate; 2. Reduction clutch; 3. Tractor; 4. Mounting bracket; 41. First mounting plate; 42. Second mounting plate; 43. Limit arm. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The inventive concepts of this disclosure will be described below using terminology commonly used by those skilled in the art to convey the essence of their work to others skilled in the art. However, these inventive concepts may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. For ease of understanding, the axis K of the output shaft of the traction device 3 motor is marked as a blue line in the accompanying drawings, and the central axis L of the barrel 1 is marked as a red line.

[0028] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] To address the problem of excessive noise generated at the traction device in washing equipment due to improper installation and setting of the traction device in existing technologies, this embodiment proposes a new traction device installation structure for washing equipment, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 3-6 As shown, the traction device mounting structure includes a barrel body 1, a reduction clutch 2, a traction device 3, and a mounting bracket 4. The barrel body 1 has a bottom wall 11, and the traction device 3 is connected to the bottom wall 11 through the mounting bracket 4.

[0030] Specifically, the mounting bracket 4 is connected to the bottom wall 11 of the bucket, and the central axis of the bucket body 1 is denoted as L. The traction device 3 is detachably connected to the mounting bracket 4, and the connection direction between the traction device 3 and the mounting bracket 4 is parallel to L.

[0031] The motor output shaft of the traction device 3 is connected to the reduction clutch 2. The center line of the motor output shaft is denoted as K, and K is set parallel to L.

[0032] The connection between the traction device 3 and the reduction clutch 2, the traction of the traction device 3 on the reduction clutch 2, and the operation of the reduction clutch 2 are all conventional technologies in the washing machine field, and will not be elaborated upon in this application.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, this application sets and installs the traction device 3 vertically, so that the motor output shaft of the traction device is set in the vertical direction. When the tub 1 shakes violently along the radial direction of the tub (such as the unavoidable radial shaking of the tub in spin-dry mode), it will cause the motor output shaft of the traction device 3 (together with the traction device motor rotor) to move in the direction perpendicular to line K (referred to as "radial"). However, since the motor stator and motor rotor in the conventional traction device 3 are often tightly assembled in the radial direction, and relative displacement between the motor stator and motor rotor in the radial direction is usually not allowed, this application can effectively avoid relative displacement between the motor output shaft (together with the traction device motor rotor) and other components of the traction device 3, thereby reducing the probability and force of collision and friction between components. During the operation of the washing equipment, it can effectively reduce the noise at the traction device 3, thereby improving the user experience.

[0034] As an alternative embodiment of this application, the bottom wall 11 of the barrel is provided with an assembly plate 12, and the traction device 3 is detachably connected to the assembly plate 12. Preferably, the traction device 3 can be connected to the assembly plate 12 by fasteners. Thus, this application can maintain the installation and fixing form of the bottom wall 11 of the barrel and the traction device 3 in the prior art, only needing to adjust the traction device 3 from "horizontal placement and assembly" in the prior art to "vertical placement and assembly", without making any structural modifications to the existing barrel body 1 and assembly plate 12, which is convenient for actual production and implementation.

[0035] As another alternative embodiment of this application, the traction device mounting structure includes a mounting bracket 4, which is connected to the bottom wall 11 of the bucket, and the traction device 3 is detachably connected to the mounting bracket 4. Therefore, this application can achieve a more secure installation and fixation of the traction device 3 without any modifications to the existing bucket body 1 and traction device 3 assembly structure. After adjusting the setting direction of the traction device 3, only an additional mounting bracket 4 is needed, which facilitates actual production and implementation.

[0036] Preferably, the mounting bracket 4 includes a first mounting plate 41 and a second mounting plate 42, the first mounting plate 41 and the second mounting plate 42 are connected, the bottom wall 11 of the bucket is provided with an assembly plate 12, the first mounting plate 41 and the assembly plate 12 are detachably connected, and the traction device 3 is detachably connected to the second mounting plate 42. Specifically, the first mounting plate 41 and the assembly plate 12 are connected by fasteners, and the traction device 3 and the second mounting plate 42 are connected by fasteners.

[0037] The first mounting plate 41 is vertically arranged between the first mounting plate 41 and the bottom wall 11 of the bucket, and the second mounting plate 42 is parallel to the bottom wall 11 of the bucket. This allows the mounting bracket 4 and the bottom wall 11 of the bucket to form a receiving space, in which the puller 3 can be placed. Surrounded by the mounting bracket 4, the bottom wall 11 of the bucket, and other components, the puller 3 is provided with a certain degree of space protection, reducing the probability of other components or foreign objects directly contacting the puller 3 and lowering the risk of damage to the puller 3.

[0038] A limiting arm 43 is provided on the side of the second mounting plate 42 away from the first mounting plate 41, and the limiting arm 43 extends toward the bottom wall 11 of the barrel. Accordingly, the limiting arm 43 can engage or abut the puller 3, or the end of the limiting arm 43 away from the second mounting plate 42 can be connected to the bottom wall 11 of the barrel. Thus, the setting of the limiting arm 43 provides further assembly or limiting function for the puller 3, ensuring the assembly stability of the puller 3 in the accommodating space. On the other hand, it also allows the mounting bracket 4 to be further connected to the barrel body 1, optimizing the force distribution of the mounting bracket 4 itself, improving the assembly reliability of the puller 3, and also helping to ensure the mechanical performance of the mounting bracket 4.

[0039] In this utility model, any washing device may include the traction device installation structure described in this embodiment. Based on the relevant structures and assembly relationships provided in this embodiment, the washing device also includes conventional components such as housing and electronic control components. Since these conventional components are all prior art, they will not be described in detail here.

[0040] Accordingly, the laundry equipment of this application can be any clothing processing device, such as a conventional drum washing machine, a top-loading washing machine, or a washer-dryer combo, all of which can include the traction device mounting structure described in this embodiment.

[0041] Furthermore, this application does not impose too many restrictions on the tub body 1. It can be a conventional inner and outer double tub structure of a top-loading washing machine, or a conventional inner and outer double tub structure of a front-loading washing machine, or even a multi-tub structure. Accordingly, the inner and outer double tub structure is a conventional technology and will not be described in detail.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A traction device mounting structure for a washing machine, characterized in that, The traction device mounting structure includes a barrel body (1), a reduction clutch (2), a traction device (3), and a mounting bracket (4). The barrel body (1) has a bottom wall (11), and the mounting bracket (4) is connected to the bottom wall (11). The central axis of the barrel body (1) is denoted as L. The traction device (3) is detachably connected to the mounting bracket (4), and the connection direction between the traction device (3) and the mounting bracket (4) is parallel to L.

2. The traction device installation structure of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (4) includes a first mounting plate (41) and a second mounting plate (42). The first mounting plate (41) and the second mounting plate (42) are connected. The bottom wall (11) of the bucket is provided with an assembly plate (12). The first mounting plate (41) and the assembly plate (12) are connected in a detachable manner. The traction device (3) is connected to the second mounting plate (42) in a detachable manner.

3. The traction device installation structure for a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first mounting plate (41) is perpendicular to the bottom wall (11) of the barrel, and the second mounting plate (42) is parallel to the bottom wall (11) of the barrel.

4. The traction device installation structure for a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limiting arm (43) is provided on the side of the second mounting plate (42) away from the first mounting plate (41), and the limiting arm (43) extends toward the bottom wall (11) of the barrel.

5. The traction device installation structure of a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting arm (43) engages or abuts against the traction device (3) for limiting.

6. The traction device installation structure of a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the limiting arm (43) away from the second mounting plate (42) is connected to the bottom wall (11) of the barrel.

7. The traction device installation structure of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axis of the motor output shaft of the traction device (3) is denoted as K, and K is set parallel to L.

8. A laundry appliance, characterized in that, The laundry equipment includes a traction device mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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