Control panel assembly and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a control panel assembly and clothes treating equipment, a box body of the clothes treating equipment forms a containing cavity with a first opening, the first opening is arranged forwards, the control panel assembly comprises a mounting plate and a first control panel, the mounting plate is used for being rotationally connected to the first opening of the box body, and the first control panel is arranged on the mounting plate; the mounting plate is provided with a first position for opening the first opening and a second position for closing the first opening; the first control panel is fixedly connected with the mounting plate, when the mounting plate is located at the first position, the first control panel is used for being arranged towards the upper portion of the clothes processing equipment, and when the mounting plate is located at the second position, the first control panel is used for being stored in the containing cavity. According to the control panel assembly, the mounting plate is rotatably mounted on the front side of the box body, so that a user can turn over the first control panel to be upward so as to conveniently lower the head to directly view and operate the panel without bending down or squatting down, and the use feeling of the user is prevented from being influenced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and particularly relates to a control panel component and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, people are increasingly prioritizing not only washing performance but also ease of use when purchasing washing machines. With the growing popularity of built-in washing machines, most models now feature a control panel mounted on the front panel, perpendicular to the ground, to maintain a sleek aesthetic when integrated into the cabinet. However, this perpendicular placement forces users to bend or squat to see the display and operate the machine, increasing the difficulty of operation, especially for the elderly or pregnant women. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a control panel component and a garment processing device, which can solve the technical problem of how to make the control panel of the garment processing device easier for users to operate and observe.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A control panel assembly is applied to a garment processing device, the garment processing device having a housing forming a receiving cavity with a first opening facing forward, the control panel assembly comprising:

[0006] A mounting plate is rotatably connected to the first opening of the housing, the mounting plate having a first position with the first opening open and a second position with the first opening closed;

[0007] A first control panel is fixedly connected to the mounting plate. When the mounting plate is in the first position, the first control panel is positioned facing upwards on the garment processing equipment. When the mounting plate is in the second position, the first control panel is housed in the receiving cavity.

[0008] In some embodiments, when the mounting plate is in the first position, the first control panel is configured to be positioned above the garment processing device and tilted towards the front of the garment processing device.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mounting plate includes a first plate and a second plate. One end of the first plate is rotatably connected to the housing, and the other end is bent and connected to the second plate. The second plate is used to extend into the receiving cavity. The first plate is adapted to rotatably open or close the first opening and drive the second plate to extend or retract into the receiving cavity.

[0010] The second plate has a mounting slot, and the first control panel is disposed in the mounting slot.

[0011] In some embodiments, one of the first plate and the box is provided with a rotating shaft, and the other is provided with a rotating shaft hole. The rotating shaft and the rotating shaft hole cooperate to make the first plate and the box rotatably connected.

[0012] The rotating shaft is used to extend in the horizontal direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity includes a first inner wall disposed around the first opening; the second plate body is further provided with a limiting rib at one end away from the first plate body;

[0014] When the mounting plate is in the first position, the limiting rib is used to abut against the first inner wall, thereby restricting the rotation of the mounting plate relative to the housing in the first direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a display and control circuit board, wherein a limiting groove is provided on the inner surface of the first board facing the receiving cavity, the limiting groove being adapted for fixed installation of the display and control circuit board, and the first control panel is used for electrical connection with the display and control circuit board.

[0016] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a detergent dispenser, and the second plate includes a fixing portion adapted to be fixedly connected to the detergent dispenser;

[0017] The first plate is also used to rotate and cause the detergent box to flip out or into the receiving cavity.

[0018] In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser includes a dispenser body and a lid, the dispenser body having a flow channel suitable for detergent flow, the flow channel being connected to the washing tub of the garment processing equipment;

[0019] The fixing part is adapted to be fixedly connected to the box body and has a second opening, which is adapted to communicate with the flow channel. The cover is rotatably connected to the fixing part and is used to rotatably open or close the second opening.

[0020] In some embodiments, the control panel assembly further includes a second control panel for mounting on the front surface of the housing and for displaying the remaining runtime of the washing program.

[0021] A garment processing device, comprising:

[0022] The housing forms a receiving cavity with a first opening facing forward;

[0023] The aforementioned control panel component is mounted on the housing.

[0024] The control panel assembly and garment processing equipment provided in this application embodiment are rotatably mounted on the front side of the housing using a mounting plate. This allows users to easily view and operate the control panel by flipping the first control panel upwards, eliminating the need to bend over or squat, thus avoiding any impact on user experience. Furthermore, by flipping the mounting plate to a second position, the control panel can be stored inside the receiving cavity and the first opening closed, resulting in a simple and elegant overall appearance for the garment processing equipment. Additionally, because the control panel assembly is located on the front of the housing, it will not interfere with surrounding objects during use and will not affect the embedded installation of the garment processing equipment. This allows for seamless integration into cabinetry, enhancing the aesthetics of the interior design and aligning with modern interior design trends. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application in its first state.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application in a second state.

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the control panel component provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The exploded view of the control panel components is shown.

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 2 An enlarged view of the garment processing equipment shown in area A.

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 2 An enlarged view of the garment processing equipment shown in area B.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 10. Garment processing equipment;

[0035] 100. Cabinet body; 200. Control panel components; 300. Detergent dispenser;

[0036] 110. First opening; 120. Receiving cavity; 210. Mounting plate; 220. First control panel; 230. Second control panel; 310. Box body; 320. Cover;

[0037] 121. First inner wall; 211. First plate; 212. Second plate; 311. Flow channel;

[0038] 2111, Limiting groove; 2121, Mounting groove; 2122, Limiting rib; 2123, Fixing part; 2124, Second opening. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can be fixed connections, integral connections, or detachable connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] This application provides a control panel component applied to a garment processing device, which may be a washing machine, dryer, shoe washer, washer-dryer combo, or other device for processing garments. For example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1-2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application in its first state. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application in a second state. The housing 100 of the garment processing device 10 has a receiving cavity 120 with a first opening 110 facing forward. The control panel assembly 200 includes a mounting plate 210 and a first control panel 220.

[0043] The mounting plate 210 is rotatably connected to the first opening 110 of the housing 100. The mounting plate 210 has a first position with the first opening 110 open and a second position with the first opening 110 closed. The first control panel 220 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 210. When the mounting plate 210 is in the first position, the first control panel 220 is positioned above the clothing processing device 10. When the mounting plate 210 is in the second position, the first control panel 220 is stored in the receiving cavity 120.

[0044] It should be noted that the first control panel 220 faces upwards towards the garment processing device 10. Specifically, the operation display surface of the first control panel 220 faces upwards towards the garment processing device 10. The operation display surface is also a surface suitable for display and user operation, such as including a first display screen and multiple operation buttons / knobs, each operation button / knob having a corresponding control operation.

[0045] In practical applications, users can rotate the mounting plate 210 to either the first or second position, thereby moving the first control panel 220 into a first upward-facing state or a second state where it is housed within the receiving cavity 120. When the user needs to use the control panel, the mounting plate 210 can be flipped to the first position, causing the first control panel 220 to rotate upward, allowing the user to easily view the operation display screen and operate the panel. When the user does not need to use the control panel, the mounting plate 210 can be flipped to the second position, closing the first opening 110 and housing the control panel inside the receiving cavity 120.

[0046] The control panel assembly 200 provided in this embodiment is rotatably mounted on the front side of the housing 100 using a mounting plate 210. This allows users to easily view and operate the control panel by flipping the first control panel 220 upwards, without bending or squatting, thus avoiding any impact on user experience. Furthermore, by flipping the mounting plate 210 to a second position, the control panel can be stored inside the receiving cavity 120, closing the first opening 110 and giving the clothing processing device 10 a simple and elegant appearance. Additionally, because the control panel assembly 200 is located on the front side of the housing 100, it will not interfere with surrounding objects during use and will not affect the embedded installation of the clothing processing device 10. This allows for seamless integration into the cabinet, improving the aesthetics of the interior decoration and conforming to modern interior design trends.

[0047] Preferably, when the mounting plate 210 is in the first position, the first control panel 220 is positioned above the garment processing device 10 and tilted towards the front of the garment processing device 10. For example, the first control panel 220 has a first angle with the horizontal plane, which is between 30° and 45°. This further facilitates the user's ability to look down and operate the panel, providing a better user experience.

[0048] For example, please refer to Figures 3-4 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control panel component provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 for Figure 3 The exploded view of the control panel assembly is shown. The mounting plate 210 includes a first plate 211 and a second plate 212. One end of the first plate 211 is rotatably connected to the housing 100, and the other end is bent and connected to the second plate 212. The second plate 212 extends into the receiving cavity 120. The first plate 211 is adapted to rotatably open or close the first opening 110, and to cause the second plate 212 to extend or retract into the receiving cavity 120. A mounting groove 2121 is formed on the second plate 212, and the first control panel 220 is disposed in the mounting groove 2121. A second included angle is formed between the first plate 211 and the second plate 212, for example, between 45° and 90°. Optionally, reinforcing ribs are also connected between the first plate 211 and the second plate 212 to improve the structural strength of the mounting plate 210. Preferably, heat dissipation holes are formed at the bottom of the mounting groove 2121 to improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the first control panel 220 and extend its service life.

[0049] In some embodiments, one of the first plate 211 and the housing 100 is provided with a pivot, and the other is provided with a pivot hole. The pivot and the pivot hole cooperate to rotatably connect the first plate 211 and the housing 100; wherein the pivot is used to extend in a horizontal direction. In this way, the stability of the rotatable connection between the mounting plate 210 and the housing 100 can be improved.

[0050] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 2 The image shows an enlarged view of the garment handling device in area A. The receiving cavity 120 includes a first inner wall 121 surrounding a first opening 110; a limiting rib 2122 is also provided at the end of the second plate 212 away from the first plate 211; when the mounting plate 210 is in the first position, the limiting rib 2122 abuts against the first inner wall 121, thereby restricting the rotation of the mounting plate 210 relative to the housing 100 in the first direction. It can be understood that when the mounting plate 210 rotates to the first position in the first direction, the limiting rib 2122 abuts against the first inner wall 121, thereby the first inner wall 121 exerts a force on the limiting rib 2122 toward the interior space of the mounting cavity, preventing the mounting plate 210 from continuing to rotate in the first direction and locking it in the first position. Thus, when the mounting plate 210 reaches the first position, the user does not need to manually fix the mounting plate 210 and can directly operate the first control panel 220, improving operational convenience.

[0051] In some embodiments, the mounting plate 210 and the housing 100 are respectively provided with a locking tongue (not shown in the figure) and a locking groove (not shown in the figure). When the mounting plate 210 is in the second position, it is locked in the locking groove by the locking tongue, so that the mounting plate 210 is fixed in the first position, preventing the mounting plate 210 from rotating on its own due to vibration and causing unnecessary trouble.

[0052] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 10 further includes a display and control circuit board (not shown in the figure). A limiting groove 2111 is provided on the inner surface of the first plate 211 facing the receiving cavity 120. The limiting groove 2111 is suitable for fixing the display and control circuit board. The first control panel 220 is used for electrical connection with the display and control circuit board. It should be noted that the display and control circuit board is the core component of the display and control system of the garment processing device 10, and is used to perform operations such as signal processing and transmission, display control, fault detection and protection. It is understood that the display and control circuit board is disposed on the first plate 211, so that the distance between it and the first control panel 220 is relatively small, which can reduce the wiring distance between the two, save wiring costs, reduce the complexity of wiring, and improve the stability of wiring.

[0053] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 10 further includes a detergent dispenser 300, and the second plate 212 includes a fixing part 2123 adapted to be fixedly connected to the detergent dispenser 300; the first plate 211 is also used to rotatably drive the detergent dispenser 300 to flip out or into the receiving cavity 120. Thus, the garment processing device 10 does not require a separate structure for installing the detergent dispenser 300, reducing structural complexity and saving costs. Furthermore, by housing the detergent dispenser 300 in the receiving cavity 120, the garment processing device 10 can present a simple and elegant overall appearance.

[0054] Optionally, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 2 The enlarged view of the laundry handling equipment shown is in area B. The detergent dispenser 300 includes a dispenser body 310 and a cover 320. The dispenser body 310 has a flow channel 311 suitable for the flow of detergent, which connects to the washing tub of the laundry handling equipment 10. A fixing part 2123 is adapted to be fixedly connected to the dispenser body 310 and has a second opening 2124, which connects to the flow channel 311. The cover 320 is rotatably connected to the fixing part 2123 and is used to rotatably open or close the second opening 2124.

[0055] In practical applications, users can add detergent to the container body 310 through the second opening 2124. The detergent flows into the washing tub through the guide channel 311 to clean the clothes inside. Additionally, by adding a cover 320, a secondary seal can be achieved on the container body 310, preventing dirt from easily entering and ensuring internal cleanliness. Preferably, when the mounting plate 210 is in the first position, the second opening 2124 faces upwards towards the clothes handling device 10 to facilitate detergent dispensing. There may be multiple guide channels 311, each used for dispensing different types of detergent. Correspondingly, there may be multiple second openings 2124, each connected to one guide channel 311; alternatively, there may be a single second opening 2124 connected to multiple guide channels 311.

[0056] In some embodiments, the control panel assembly 200 further includes a second control panel 230, which is mounted on the front surface of the housing 100 and used to display the remaining runtime of the washing program. The second control panel 230 may include a second display screen for displaying the remaining runtime of the washing program. It is understood that users have a need to check the remaining runtime of the washing program at any time when using the garment processing device 10, but the first control panel 220 in this application requires the user to manually rotate it to observe this. Providing the second control panel 230 on the front surface of the housing 100 allows users to conveniently view the remaining runtime of the garment processing program from a distance, without requiring the user to perform an additional step of flipping the mounting plate 210. The second control panel 230 may also include a small number of operation buttons / knobs, which can perform basic operations such as program start / pause. Thus, when users want to perform simple control of the garment processing device 10, they can directly operate the second control panel 230.

[0057] Optionally, the second control panel 230 can be installed on the first panel 211, or it can be installed on the front door panel or door of the garment processing device 10.

[0058] The control panel assembly 200 provided in this embodiment is rotatably mounted on the front side of the housing 100 using a mounting plate 210. This allows users to easily view and operate the control panel by flipping the first control panel 220 upwards, without bending or squatting, thus avoiding any impact on user experience. Furthermore, by flipping the mounting plate 210 to a second position, the control panel can be stored inside the receiving cavity 120, closing the first opening 110 and giving the clothing processing device 10 a simple and elegant appearance. Additionally, because the control panel assembly 200 is located on the front side of the housing 100, it will not interfere with surrounding objects during use and will not affect the embedded installation of the clothing processing device 10. This allows for seamless integration into the cabinet, improving the aesthetics of the interior decoration and conforming to modern interior design trends.

[0059] This application also provides a garment processing device 10, which can be a washing machine, dryer, shoe washer, washer-dryer combo, or other device for processing garments. Figures 1-2 As shown, the garment handling device 10 includes a housing 100 and a control panel assembly 200 as described in any of the above embodiments. The housing 100 forms a receiving cavity 120 with a first opening 110 facing forward; the housing 100 includes a front door panel and a rear shell adapted for door installation, the front door panel and the rear shell surrounding the receiving cavity 120 with the first opening 110. The control panel assembly 200 is mounted, for example, above the front door panel.

[0060] The garment processing device 10 provided in this application embodiment has a control panel assembly 200 rotatably mounted on the front side of the housing 100 using a mounting plate 210. This allows users to easily view and operate the control panel by flipping the first control panel 220 upwards, without bending or squatting, thus avoiding any impact on user experience. Furthermore, by flipping the mounting plate 210 to a second position, the control panel can be stored inside the receiving cavity 120, closing the first opening 110, resulting in a simple and elegant overall appearance for the garment processing device 10. Additionally, because the control panel assembly 200 is located on the front side of the housing 100, it will not interfere with surrounding objects during use and will not affect the embedded installation of the garment processing device 10. This allows for seamless integration into cabinets, improving the aesthetics of the interior decoration and aligning with modern interior design trends.

[0061] The control panel components and clothing processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A control panel component, characterized in that, Applied to a garment processing device, the garment processing device's housing forms a receiving cavity with a first opening facing forward, and the control panel assembly includes: A mounting plate is rotatably connected to the first opening of the housing, the mounting plate having a first position with the first opening open and a second position with the first opening closed; A first control panel is fixedly connected to the mounting plate. When the mounting plate is in the first position, the first control panel is positioned facing upwards on the garment processing equipment. When the mounting plate is in the second position, the first control panel is housed in the receiving cavity.

2. The control panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the mounting plate is in the first position, the first control panel is positioned above the garment processing equipment and tilted towards the front of the garment processing equipment.

3. The control panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate includes a first plate and a second plate. One end of the first plate is rotatably connected to the housing, and the other end is bent and connected to the second plate. The second plate is used to extend into the receiving cavity. The first plate is adapted to rotatably open or close the first opening and drive the second plate to extend or retract into the receiving cavity. The second plate has a mounting slot, and the first control panel is disposed in the mounting slot.

4. The control panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the first plate and the box is provided with a rotating shaft, and the other is provided with a rotating shaft hole. The rotating shaft and the rotating shaft hole cooperate to allow the first plate and the box to be rotatably connected. The rotating shaft is used to extend in the horizontal direction.

5. The control panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving cavity includes a first inner wall surrounding the first opening; the second plate body is also provided with a limiting rib at the end away from the first plate body. When the mounting plate is in the first position, the limiting rib is used to abut against the first inner wall, thereby restricting the rotation of the mounting plate relative to the housing in the first direction.

6. The control panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a display and control circuit board. A limiting groove is provided on the inner surface of the first board facing the receiving cavity. The limiting groove is adapted for the fixed installation of the display and control circuit board. The first control panel is used to be electrically connected to the display and control circuit board.

7. The control panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The garment processing device further includes a detergent box, and the second plate includes a fixing part, which is adapted to be fixedly connected to the detergent box; The first plate is also used to rotate and cause the detergent box to flip out or into the receiving cavity.

8. The control panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The detergent box includes a box body and a lid. The box body forms a flow channel suitable for the flow of detergent, and the flow channel is connected to the washing tub of the clothing processing equipment. The fixing part is adapted to be fixedly connected to the box body and has a second opening, which is adapted to communicate with the flow channel. The cover is rotatably connected to the fixing part and is used to rotatably open or close the second opening.

9. The control panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It also includes a second control panel, which is mounted on the front surface of the housing and is used to display the remaining runtime of the washing program.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The housing forms a receiving cavity with a first opening facing forward; The control panel assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the control panel assembly is mounted on the housing.

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