Front control waterproof structure and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a front control waterproof structure and clothes processing equipment. The front control waterproof structure comprises a front control panel, a display module is arranged in the front control panel, a circuit substrate of the display module is located on the inner side of the front control panel, a protection cover covering the circuit substrate is further arranged on the inner side of the front control panel, and a front control drainage face extending in the direction away from the circuit substrate is further arranged on the inner side of the front control panel. The front control drainage surface is positioned above the protective cover; the top plate is spliced with the top face of the front control panel, a top plate drainage groove located above the front control drainage face is formed between the splicing position and the front control drainage face, the top of the top plate drainage groove and the top face of the front control panel are arranged in a spaced mode, and the front control drainage face is provided with multiple sections of drainage faces which are arranged in a segmented and disconnected mode. The drainage units are arranged at the segmented disconnection positions of the front control drainage face, overflowing water flow in the top plate drainage groove is borne by the front control drainage face and the drainage units and drained to the outer wall face of the protection cover, the structure is simplified, and meanwhile the reliable waterproof effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing washing equipment, specifically a front-controlled waterproof structure and clothing treatment equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In clothing handling equipment (such as washing machines and dryers), the waterproof design of the front control panel area is crucial for the safety of the equipment. Since this area integrates electronic components such as display modules and operation buttons, water seepage into the interior and contact with the corresponding circuit boards can easily cause safety hazards such as short circuits and electrical leakage. Traditional waterproofing solutions typically rely on a combined design of structural seals and drainage channels. For example, sealing strips are used to fill assembly gaps to block water flow, supplemented by drainage channels to divert accidentally seeping liquid. However, such solutions have the following limitations: the dual design of sealing and drainage requires precise coordination of multiple components, resulting in a complex assembly structure, high production costs, and the sealing materials are prone to aging and deformation after long-term use, leading to protective failure; furthermore, if the drainage channels are blocked by impurities or the instantaneous flow rate is overloaded, water can easily overflow, still posing a risk of water seeping into the circuit boards.

[0003] In the prior art, such as the washing machine disclosed in patent number CN203530713U, a water guiding channel is provided at the junction of the top frame and the control panel. The water guiding channel is not connected to the cavity housing the electrical components. The water guiding channel receives water that seeps into the top of the machine and guides it out. However, the above-mentioned waterproofing mechanism relies too much on the rigid contact seal between the water guiding channel and the lower surface of the control panel, which requires high precision in component fitting, resulting in high production costs. Furthermore, the seal is easily damaged due to deformation of the plastic parts during long-term use. In addition, the water guiding channel is a single-stage drainage design, which is difficult to cope with sudden large-flow water seepage and has limited water flow guidance capacity. This leads to problems such as high production costs and low reliability in practical applications.

[0004] Therefore, how to simplify the pre-control waterproofing structure and reduce production costs while ensuring good leakage protection remains a technical challenge that urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a front-controlled waterproof structure and garment treatment equipment. The front-controlled waterproof structure of this utility model does not rely on seals, has a simple structure, and uses a top plate drainage channel, a front-controlled drainage surface, a drainage unit, and a protective cover to drain water, thus reducing the production cost of the waterproof structure while providing reliable leakage prevention.

[0006] This utility model discloses a front-controlled waterproof structure, comprising: a front control panel, in which a display module is installed, the circuit board of the display module is located on the inner side of the front control panel, a protective cover covering the circuit board is also provided on the inner side of the front control panel, and a front control drainage surface extending away from the circuit board is also provided on the inner side of the front control panel, the front control drainage surface being located above the protective cover; a top plate, spliced ​​with the top surface of the front control panel, and a top plate drainage groove located above the front control drainage surface is provided between the splicing position and the front control drainage surface, the top of the top plate drainage groove being spaced apart from the top surface of the front control panel, wherein the front control drainage surface has multiple drainage surfaces that are segmented and disconnected, and drainage units are provided at each segmented and disconnected position of the front control drainage surface; overflowing water in the top plate drainage groove is received by the front control drainage surface and the drainage units and guided to the outer wall surface of the protective cover.

[0007] According to the above technical solution, without relying on sealing components, the water seepage is received by the top plate drainage channel, and the water overflowing from the top plate drainage channel is received in sections by the segmented front control drainage surface. At the same time, by setting drainage units in conjunction with the segmented front control drainage surface, it can be ensured that the water overflowing from the top plate drainage channel is guided to the outer wall of the protective cover covering the circuit board. This simplifies the front control waterproof structure, reduces production costs, and provides a reliable leakage protection effect, effectively preventing water from flowing into the circuit board of the display module.

[0008] Optionally, the front control drainage surface has a slope towards the protective cover.

[0009] According to the above technical solution, the slope of the front control diversion surface can allow the water to flow naturally downwards, avoiding water accumulation and further improving the diversion efficiency.

[0010] Optionally, the projections of the top plate drainage channel and the front control drainage surface in the vertical direction overlap.

[0011] According to the above technical solution, it can be ensured that the water flow overflowing from the top plate drainage channel can fall into the drainage surface, preventing the water flow from bypassing the front control drainage surface and entering the circuit board of the display module.

[0012] Optionally, each drainage surface is provided with a raised rib at the segment break point.

[0013] According to the above technical solution, the ribs can form physical barriers at the segmented positions to prevent water from flowing into the circuit board from the segmented break position of the front control flow surface.

[0014] Optionally, each of the raised ribs is fitted with a raised eave.

[0015] According to the above technical solution, the protruding eaves can guide the water flow that overflows to the edge of the segmented disconnection position of the front control flow guide surface, and guide it to the flow guide surface or flow guide unit set in the segment, effectively preventing the overflow water flow from the segmented disconnection position into the circuit board.

[0016] Optionally, the drainage unit is a screw post, which is placed at the segmented disconnection position of the front control drainage surface to fix the display module to the front control panel and to drain water at the segmented disconnection position.

[0017] According to the above technical solution, the screw post has both the function of fixing the display module and the function of diverting water, which simplifies the structural design and reduces the installation cost of additional diverting components.

[0018] Optionally, the screw post has a recessed screw fixing part, which is positioned between two protruding ribs.

[0019] According to the above technical solution, the recessed design of the screw fixing part can provide a fixing position for the screw, and at the same time, the recessed screw fixing part can temporarily store a small amount of water flow, which is then gradually discharged through the bottom drainage surface.

[0020] Optionally, the screw fixing part is connected to the protrusions located on both sides of the screw fixing part and integrally formed.

[0021] According to the above technical solution, the eaves, as part of the screw post, are integrally formed with the screw fixing part. While facilitating placement and installation, the integrally formed structure avoids interface gaps between the eaves and the screw fixing part. Water overflowing to the eaves and the screw fixing part can be diverted to the outer wall of the protective cover, ensuring the waterproof effect.

[0022] Optionally, the bottom of the screw fixing part is located above the protective cover, and the bottom inner side of the screw fixing part is provided with a bottom drainage surface, so that the water flowing into the screw fixing part is guided to the outer wall surface of the protective cover along the bottom drainage surface.

[0023] According to the above technical solution, the bottom drainage surface can guide the water flow in the screw fixing part to the outer wall of the protective cover, ensuring the reliability of drainage.

[0024] This utility model also provides a garment processing device having the aforementioned front-controlled waterproof structure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the front-controlled waterproof structure in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inner side of the front control panel in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the front control drainage surface in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the top plate in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the top of the front-controlled waterproof structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fit between the screw post and the drainage surface in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Reference numerals: front control waterproof structure 100, front control panel 10, display module 101, protective cover 11, front control drainage surface 12, drainage surface 121, rib 122, top plate 20, top plate drainage groove 21, drainage unit 30, eaves 31, screw fixing part 32, bottom drainage surface 321. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] refer to Figure 1 The front-controlled waterproof structure 100 of this embodiment includes a front control panel 10 and a top plate 20.

[0034] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A display module 101 is installed in the front control panel 10. The circuit board of the display module 101 is located inside the front control panel 10. A protective cover 11 covering the circuit board is also provided inside the front control panel 10. A front control drainage surface 12 extending away from the circuit board is also provided inside the front control panel 10. The front control drainage surface 12 is located above the protective cover 11.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The top plate 20 is spliced ​​with the top surface of the front control panel 10, and a top plate drainage groove 21 located above the front control drainage surface 12 is provided between the splicing position and the front control drainage surface 12. The top of the top plate drainage groove 21 is spaced apart from the top surface of the front control panel 10.

[0036] Specifically, the top plate drainage channel 21 extends from the top plate 20 toward the front control panel 10. The top plate drainage channel 21 is arranged horizontally and can be positioned below the splicing position after the front control panel 10 and the top plate 20 are spliced. When external water flows in from the splicing gap between the top plate 20 and the front control panel 10, the water flowing in can be collected by the top plate drainage channel 21 located below the splicing position and the water can be guided to be discharged from the horizontal ends of the top plate drainage channel 21, so as to prevent the water from entering the circuit board of the display module 101.

[0037] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The front control drainage surface 12 has multiple drainage surfaces 121 that are segmented and disconnected. Each segmented disconnection position of the front control drainage surface 12 is provided with a drainage unit 30. The overflow water in the top plate drainage channel 21 is received by the front control drainage surface 12 and the drainage unit 30 and guided to the outer wall of the protective cover 11.

[0038] refer to Figure 5 The arrows in the figure indicate the direction of water flow. Specifically, when too much water flows into the top plate drainage channel 21, the water will overflow from the top plate drainage channel 21. At this time, the overflowing water can be received by the front control drainage surface 12 located below the top plate drainage channel 21, and the water can be guided to flow to the outer wall of the protective cover 11 and drained out accordingly, which can effectively prevent water from entering the circuit board of the display module 101.

[0039] Furthermore, by using segmented front control drainage surfaces 12, the water overflowing from the top plate drainage channel 21 can be dispersed into multiple independent drainage surfaces 121, improving the overall drainage efficiency. Simultaneously, the drainage unit 30, which is configured in conjunction with the drainage system, can guide the water overflowing to the segmented break position to the drainage surface 121 and to the outer wall of the protective cover 11, effectively ensuring that all water overflowing from the top plate drainage channel 21 can be drained to the outer wall of the protective cover 11, thereby preventing water from entering the circuit board of the display module 101.

[0040] In this embodiment, the top plate drainage groove 21, the segmented front control drainage surface 12, the drainage unit 30 located at the segmented break position, and the protective cover 11 covering the circuit board work together to drain water. This allows water seeping into the gap between the top plate 20 and the front control panel 10 to be drained to the outer wall of the protective cover 11 and then discharged. Furthermore, this front control waterproof structure 100 is simple in structure and low in production cost. Without the need for complex sealing and drainage structures, it provides reliable leakage protection, effectively preventing water from flowing into the circuit board of the display module 101.

[0041] In this embodiment, the front control drainage surface 12 has an inclined slope towards the protective cover 11. The water overflowing from the top plate drainage channel 21 onto the front control drainage surface 12 can naturally flow downwards to the outer wall of the protective cover 11 through the inclined slope, avoiding water accumulation and further improving drainage efficiency.

[0042] In this embodiment, the projections of the top plate drainage channel 21 and the front control drainage surface 12 in the vertical direction overlap, thereby ensuring that the water overflowing from the top plate drainage channel 21 can fall into the front control drainage surface 12, effectively preventing the water from bypassing the front control drainage surface 12 and entering the circuit board of the display module 101.

[0043] refer to Figure 3 In this embodiment, each segment of the front control drainage surface 121 is provided with a rib 122 at the segment break position. The rib 122 can form a physical barrier at the segment break position of the front control drainage surface 12 to prevent water flow on the front control drainage surface 12 from flowing into the circuit board from the segment break position, and guide the water flow on the front control drainage surface 12 to flow to the outer wall of the protective cover 11.

[0044] refer to Figure 3 Each of the raised ribs 122 is fitted with a raised eave 31. Specifically, the raised eave 31 is fitted onto the raised rib 122. One side of each raised eave 31 is a drainage unit 30, and the other side is a drainage surface 121. The raised eave 31 can guide the water flow that overflows from the top plate drainage channel 21 to the edge of the segmented break position of the front control drainage surface 12, and guide it to the drainage surface 121 or the drainage unit 30 located on both sides of the raised eave 31, effectively preventing the overflow water flow in the top plate drainage channel 21 from flowing into the circuit board of the display module 101 from the segmented break position.

[0045] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the diversion unit 30 is a screw post. The screw post is placed at the segmented break position of the front control diversion surface 12. It is used to fix the display module 101 to the front control panel 10 and to divert water at the segmented break position. The screw post can have both fixing the display module 101 and diversion functions, which further simplifies the structural design and reduces the installation cost of additional diversion components.

[0046] Furthermore, the screw post has a recessed screw fixing part 32, which is positioned between two adjacent ribs 122, corresponding to the segmented break position of the front control drainage surface 12.

[0047] The bottom of the screw fixing part 32 is located above the protective cover 11, and the inner side of the bottom of the screw fixing part 32 is provided with a bottom drainage surface 321. The water flowing into the screw fixing part 32 is guided to the outer wall of the protective cover 11 along the bottom drainage surface 321. The recessed design of the screw fixing part 32 provides an installation position for fixing the screw 322. At the same time, the recessed screw fixing part 32 can temporarily store a small amount of water, and guide the water flow to gradually drain out through the bottom drainage surface 321.

[0048] Specifically, refer to Figure 6 The arrows in the figure indicate the direction of water flow. For the water flow that overflows from the top plate drainage channel 21 into the segmented break position of the front control drainage surface 12, the water flow that flows into the middle part of the segmented break position will flow directly into the screw fixing part 32, and be guided to the outer wall surface of the protective cover 11 by the bottom drainage surface 321 of the screw fixing part 32.

[0049] The water flowing into the edge of the segmented break will flow through the eaves 31 and be diverted to both sides of the eaves 31. The water will be diverted to the drainage surface 121 on one side of the eaves 31 and then diverted to the outer wall of the protective cover 11. The water will also be diverted to the screw fixing part 32 on the other side of the eaves 31 and then diverted to the outer wall of the protective cover 11 by the bottom drainage surface 321 of the screw fixing part 32.

[0050] Furthermore, the screw fixing part 32 is connected to and integrally formed with the protrusions 31 located on both sides of the screw fixing part 32, so that the protrusions 31 are integrally formed with the screw fixing part 32 as part of the screw post. While facilitating placement and installation, the integrally formed structure avoids the interface gap between the protrusions 31 and the screw fixing part 32, ensuring that the water overflowing to the protrusions 31 and the screw fixing part 32 can be guided to the outer wall of the protective cover 11. This allows the screw post set at the split position of the front control drainage surface 12 to provide a reliable drainage effect as the drainage unit 30, preventing the overflow water from flowing into the circuit board of the display module 101 through the segmented split position of the front control drainage surface 12.

[0051] In this embodiment, the screw post formed by the integrally formed eaves 31 and screw fixing part 32 serves as the diversion unit 30, which enables the segmented front control diversion surface 12 to be completely disconnected without gaps. This ensures that the overflow water from the top plate diversion channel 21 can be diverted to the outer wall of the protective cover 11 through the front control diversion surface 12 and the diversion unit 30 formed by the eaves 31 and screw fixing part 32, and then flow out, providing a reliable front control waterproofing effect.

[0052] This embodiment also provides a garment processing device with a front-controlled waterproof structure 100 as described in this embodiment. Specifically, a front control panel 10 is installed on the top of the side of the garment processing device's casing where the cover door is located. The outer side of the front control panel 10 is provided with a display module 101 and control components such as control buttons and control knobs, and the inner side is provided with a corresponding circuit board. A top plate 20 is installed on the top of the garment processing device and is spliced ​​with the front control panel 10. After installation, the top plate drainage groove 21, the segmented front control drainage surface 12, the drainage unit 30 located at the segmented break position, and the protective cover 11 covering the circuit board in the front control waterproof structure 100 work together to drain water. This allows water seeping into the gap between the front control panel 10 and the top plate 20 to be drained to the outer wall of the protective cover 11 and drained out accordingly. This effectively prevents the seeping water from contacting the circuit board, simplifies the front control waterproof structure, reduces production costs, and provides a reliable leakage protection effect, ensuring the safe use of the garment processing device.

[0053] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements 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 front-controlled waterproof structure, characterized in that, include: A front control panel, in which a display module is installed, the circuit board of the display module is located inside the front control panel, the inner side of the front control panel is also provided with a protective cover covering the circuit board, and the inner side of the front control panel is also provided with a front control drainage surface extending away from the circuit board, the front control drainage surface being located above the protective cover. A top plate is spliced ​​to the top surface of the front control panel, and a top plate drainage groove is provided between the splicing position and the front control drainage surface, located above the front control drainage surface. The top of the top plate drainage groove is spaced apart from the top surface of the front control panel. The front control drainage surface has multiple drainage sections that are disconnected in segments. Each segment of the front control drainage surface is equipped with a drainage unit. The overflow water in the top plate drainage channel is received by the front control drainage surface and the drainage unit and then guided to the outer wall of the protective cover.

2. The front-controlled waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front control drainage surface has an inclined slope towards the protective cover.

3. The front-controlled waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The projections of the top plate drainage groove and the front control drainage surface in the vertical direction overlap.

4. The front-controlled waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each segment of the drainage surface is provided with a raised rib at the segment break point.

5. The front-controlled waterproof structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the raised ribs is fitted with a raised eave.

6. The front-controlled waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage unit is a screw post, which is placed at the segmented disconnection position of the front control drainage surface. It is used to fix the display module to the front control panel and to drain water at the segmented disconnection position.

7. The front-controlled waterproof structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The screw post has a recessed screw fixing part, which is positioned between two protruding ribs.

8. The front-controlled waterproof structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The screw fixing part is connected to the protrusions located on both sides of the screw fixing part and is integrally formed.

9. The front-controlled waterproof structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom of the screw fixing part is located above the protective cover, and the bottom inner side of the screw fixing part is provided with a bottom drainage surface. The water flowing into the screw fixing part is guided to the outer wall surface of the protective cover along the bottom drainage surface.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, It has a front-controlled waterproof structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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