Door body system and clothes processing equipment
By designing a rotating component in the door system that is rotatably connected to the button base, the connecting component is moved, enabling the door lock lever to slide. This solves the problem of existing drum washing machines requiring force to open or close, thus improving user experience and product competitiveness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TCL HOME APPLIANCES (HEFEI) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing front-loading washing machines require users to use considerable force to open or close the door lock, resulting in a poor user experience.
A door system was designed, including a door body, a support component, a switch button, a door lock, and a connecting component. By rotating the component and connecting it to the button base, the connecting component is moved, which enables the door lock lever to slide, reducing the pressure applied by the user and allowing the door to be opened or closed easily.
Users can open or close the door with minimal force, improving the user experience and enhancing the product's market competitiveness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular to a door system and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology
[0002] A drum washing machine is a modern washing device that works by cleaning clothes through the rotation of the drum and the tumbling of the clothes, while using the combined action of detergent and water to achieve the washing effect.
[0003] To achieve a flush-fitting door, front-loading washing machines cannot provide space for a handle to open the door. To solve the problem of the door being unable to open due to the lack of a handle, push-button door locks have appeared on the market. These locks lock and unlock the door by pressing the door hook. However, existing push-button door locks require users to use considerable force to open or close the washing machine door, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content
[0004] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a door system and a clothing processing device.
[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a door system, including:
[0006] The door body includes a connected door body and a door hook;
[0007] Support components;
[0008] A switch button, comprising a button base and a rotating assembly, wherein the button base is connected to the support member, and the rotating assembly is rotatably connected to the button base;
[0009] A door lock, which cooperates with the door hook to open or close the door, the door lock including a door lock body and a door lock lever, the door lock body being mounted on the support member, and the door lock lever being slidably connected to the door lock body;
[0010] A connecting component, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the rotating component and the door lock lever.
[0011] In some embodiments, the rotating assembly includes a first rotating member, and the button base includes a connected base plate and a side plate, the base plate and the side plate forming a groove, and at least a portion of the first rotating member is located within the groove.
[0012] In some embodiments, the first rotating member includes a first rotating body and a limiting part connected to the first rotating body. A limiting hole is provided on the side plate, and at least a portion of the limiting part is located in the limiting hole. When the first rotating member rotates relative to the button base, the limiting part moves within the limiting hole.
[0013] In some embodiments, the rotating assembly further includes a second rotating member, which is rotatably connected to the button base and disposed within the groove and between the base plate and the first rotating member.
[0014] In some embodiments, the first rotating member further includes a first rotating shaft connected to the first rotating body, and the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the side plate;
[0015] The button base also includes a first baffle and a second baffle, which are disposed in the groove and are both connected to the base plate. The second rotating member includes a second rotating body and a second rotating shaft connected to the second rotating body. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first baffle and the second baffle, and the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are perpendicular to each other.
[0016] In some embodiments, the switch button further includes a button decoration component, which is connected to the side of the first rotating member opposite to the base plate.
[0017] In some embodiments, the connecting assembly further includes a spring and a pull cord, one end of the spring being connected to the button decoration and the other end being connected to the pull cord, the end of the pull cord facing away from the spring being connected to the door lock lever.
[0018] In some embodiments, the door system further includes a hinge assembly comprising a hinge seat, a hinge shaft, and a hinge reinforcement. The hinge seat is connected to the support member, the hinge shaft is connected to the hinge seat, and one end of the hinge reinforcement is rotatably connected to the hinge shaft, while the other end is connected to the door body; and / or,
[0019] The support member is provided with a first delivery port;
[0020] The door system also includes a front door panel, which is disposed on one side of the support member, and the door body is disposed on the side of the front door panel opposite to the support member. The front door panel is provided with a second delivery port.
[0021] The door system also includes a decorative ring, which is connected to the front door panel. The decorative ring is provided with a third dispensing port, and the third dispensing port, the second dispensing port, and the first dispensing port are interconnected.
[0022] The front door panel has a cutout section, and at least a portion of the switch button is located within the cutout section.
[0023] In some embodiments, the front door panel has a first opening, the decorative ring has a second opening, and the hinge reinforcement passes through the first opening and the second opening; and / or
[0024] The decorative ring is also provided with a third opening, which corresponds to the door lock.
[0025] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a garment processing device, including the door system described above.
[0026] The door system provided in this application embodiment features a rotating component in the switch button that is rotatably connected to the button base. When the user presses the rotating component, it rotates and causes the connecting component to move. Since the door lock lever is connected to the connecting component, when the connecting component moves, the door lock lever moves and slides relative to the door lock body. When the door lock lever slides relative to the door lock body, it can trigger the movement of other components in the door lock, thereby locking or disengaging the door lock and the door hook, thus opening or closing the door. The user only needs to apply a small force when pressing the switch button to open or close the door, which improves the user experience and enhances the product's market competitiveness. Attached Figure Description
[0027] 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.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the door system provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a first partial structure of a door system provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a second partial structure of the door system provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a third part of the door system provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective.
[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first rotating member provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth part of the door system provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0035] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the front door panel provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative ring provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0037] Component symbol explanation:
[0038] 100. Door system; 20. Door body; 21. Door body; 22. Door hook; 30. Support component; 31. First insertion port; 40. Switch button; 41. Button base; 411. Base plate; 412. Side plate; 401. Limiting hole; 402. Groove; 413. First baffle; 414. Second baffle; 42. Rotating assembly; 421. First rotating component; 403. First rotating body; 404. Limiting part; 405. First rotating shaft; 422. Second rotating component; 4 06. Second rotating body; 407. Second rotating shaft; 423. Button decorative piece; 50. Door lock; 51. Door lock body; 52. Door lock lever; 60. Connecting assembly; 61. Spring piece; 62. Pull rope; 70. Hinge assembly; 71. Hinge seat; 72. Hinge shaft; 73. Hinge reinforcement; 80. Front door panel; 81. Second insertion port; 82. Hollowed-out part; 83. First opening; 90. Decorative ring; 91. Third insertion port; 92. Second opening; 93. Third 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 this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0041] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0042] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0043] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This application provides a door system 100, including a door body 20, a support member 30, a switch button 40, a door lock 50, and a connecting component 60.
[0045] Please see Figure 1 The door 20 includes a door body 21 and a door hook 22 connected together.
[0046] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The switch button 40 includes a button base 41 and a rotating component 42. The button base 41 is connected to the support member 30, and the rotating component 42 is rotatably connected to the button base 41.
[0047] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The door lock 50 cooperates with the door hook 22 to open or close the door 20. The door lock 50 includes a door lock body 51 and a door lock lever 52. The door lock body 51 is mounted on the support member 30, and the door lock lever 52 is slidably connected to the door lock body 51.
[0048] Please see Figures 2 to 4 The two ends of the connecting component 60 are respectively connected to the rotating component 42 and the door lock lever 52.
[0049] The door system 100 provided in this application embodiment is rotatably connected to the button base 41 via a rotating component 42 in the switch button 40. When the user presses the rotating component 42, the rotating component 42 rotates and drives the connecting component 60 to move. Since the door lock lever 52 is connected to the connecting component 60, when the connecting component 60 moves, the door lock lever 52 moves and slides relative to the door lock body 51. When the door lock lever 52 slides relative to the door lock body 51, it can trigger the movement of other components in the door lock 50, thereby locking or disengaging the door lock 50 and the door hook 22, thus realizing the opening or closing of the door 20. When the user presses the switch button 40, only a small force is needed to open or close the door 20, thereby improving the user experience and enhancing the product's market competitiveness.
[0050] For example, the button base 41 and the support member 30 are connected in a detachable manner by screws or the like. In other embodiments, the button base 41 and the support member 30 may also be an integral structure.
[0051] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The rotating assembly 42 includes a first rotating member 421, and the button base 41 includes a connected base plate 411 and a side plate 412. The base plate 411 and the side plate 412 form a groove 402, and at least a portion of the first rotating member 421 is located in the groove 402.
[0052] Please see Figure 6 The first rotating member 421 includes a first rotating body 403 and a limiting part 404 connected to the first rotating body 403. The side plate 412 is provided with a limiting hole 401. At least a part of the limiting part 404 is located in the limiting hole 401. When the first rotating member 421 rotates relative to the button base 41, the limiting part 404 moves in the limiting hole 401.
[0053] It should be noted that by setting a limiting part 404 on the first rotating member 421 and setting a limiting hole 401 on the side plate 412 of the button, the movement range of the limiting part 404 can be limited by the two ends of the limiting hole 401, thereby limiting the rotation range of the first rotating member 421, so as to avoid the first rotating member 421 rotating too much when the user presses a large pressure, which would cause the button base 41 and / or the second rotating member 422 to break.
[0054] Please see Figure 5 For example, there are multiple limiting parts 404 and multiple limiting holes 401, with each limiting part 404 located in a limiting hole 401.
[0055] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The rotating assembly 42 further includes a second rotating member 422, which is rotatably connected to the button base 41. The second rotating member 422 is disposed in the groove 402 and between the base plate 411 and the first rotating member 421.
[0056] It should be noted that by setting a second rotating member 422 behind the first rotating member 421, when the user presses the first rotating member 421 and causes the first rotating member 421 to rotate to contact the second rotating member 422, the second rotating member 422 can buffer some of the pressure and slow down the rotation speed of the first rotating member 421, thereby improving the user's pressing feel.
[0057] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 The first rotating component 421 also includes a first rotating shaft 405 connected to the first rotating body 403, and the first rotating shaft 405 is rotatably connected to the side plate 412.
[0058] Please see Figure 7 The button base 41 further includes a first baffle 413 and a second baffle 414. The first baffle 413 and the second baffle 414 are disposed in the groove 402 and are both connected to the base plate 411. The second rotating member 422 includes a second rotating body 406 and a second rotating shaft 407 connected to the second rotating body 406. The second rotating shaft 407 is rotatably connected to the first baffle 413 and the second baffle 414. The first rotating shaft 405 and the second rotating shaft 407 are perpendicular to each other.
[0059] It is known that in the push-button switch 40, the first rotating member 421 and the second rotating member 422 both rotate inward. Since the first rotating shaft 405 and the second rotating shaft 407 are perpendicular to each other, that is to say, the rotation trends of the first rotating member 421 and the second rotating member 422 are not exactly the same, which can slow down the overall rotation speed of the rotating assembly 42 and improve the user's pressing feel.
[0060] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The switch button 40 also includes a button decoration part 423, which is connected to the side of the first rotating part 421 opposite to the base plate 411.
[0061] Understandably, the button decoration 423 serves two purposes: firstly, it decorates the appearance of the switch button 40; secondly, it can have a pressing indicator (such as a recess) to remind the user to press the button decoration 423.
[0062] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting component 60 also includes a spring piece 61 and a pull cord 62. One end of the spring piece 61 is connected to the button decoration 423, and the other end is connected to the pull cord 62. The end of the pull cord 62 facing away from the spring piece 61 is connected to the door lock lever 52.
[0063] Understandably, when the user presses the switch button 40, the button decoration 423 and the rotating component 42 rotate simultaneously. At this time, the button decoration 423 drives the spring 61 to move inward, which in turn drives the pull rope 62 to move upward. The spring 61 and the pull rope 62 may be subjected to a large pulling force. Since the spring 61 and the pull rope 62 have a certain elasticity, they can use their own elasticity to buffer some of the stress, so as to avoid the door lock rod 52 being subjected to a large pulling force and causing friction damage during sliding, and can extend the service life of the connecting component 60 and the door lock rod 52.
[0064] For example, the spring 61 can be made of metal.
[0065] For example, the material of the pull cord 62 may be nylon, polyoxymethylene (POM), or acrylonitrile-styrene-butadiene copolymer (ABS).
[0066] Please see Figure 2The door system 100 also includes a hinge assembly 70, which includes a hinge base 71, a hinge shaft 72, and a hinge reinforcement 73. The hinge base 71 is connected to the support member 30, the hinge shaft 72 is connected to the hinge base 71, one end of the hinge reinforcement 73 is rotatably connected to the hinge shaft 72, and the other end is connected to the door body 20.
[0067] It is understandable that the door 20 achieves a rotatable connection with the support member 30 through the hinge assembly 70. Since the support member 30 is usually installed on the box, that is to say, the support member 30 achieves a rotatable connection with the box through the hinge assembly 70.
[0068] For example, the hinge seat 71 and the support member 30 are connected in a detachable manner by screws or the like. In other embodiments, the hinge seat 71 and the support member 30 may also be an integral structure.
[0069] For example, the hinge assembly 70 also includes a torsion spring sleeved on the hinge shaft 72. One end of the torsion spring is connected to the hinge shaft 72, and the other end is connected to the hinge reinforcement 73. By setting the torsion spring, the door 20 can automatically open under the action of the torsion spring after the door hook 22 on the door body 20 is separated from the door lock 50.
[0070] Please see Figure 2 The support member 30 is provided with a first delivery port 31.
[0071] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 8 The door system 100 also includes a front door panel 80, which is disposed on one side of the support member 30. The door body 20 is disposed on the side of the front door panel 80 away from the support member 30. The front door panel 80 is provided with a second delivery port 81.
[0072] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 9 The door system 100 also includes a decorative ring 90, which is connected to the front door panel 80. The decorative ring 90 is provided with a third dispensing port 91, and the third dispensing port 91, the second dispensing port 81 and the first dispensing port 31 are interconnected.
[0073] It should be noted that by providing a support member 30 on one side of the front door panel 80, the support member 30 can support the front door panel 80. When a force is applied to the front door panel 80, the front door panel 80 can transfer part of the force to the support member 30 through contact with the support member 30, thereby preventing the front door panel 80 from bending and deforming under force, and thus extending the service life of the front door panel 80.
[0074] It should be noted that the decorative ring 90 has the following functions: on the one hand, it can cover the gap between the door 20 and the front door panel 80 when the door 20 is closed, thereby beautifying the appearance of the garment processing equipment; on the other hand, the appearance of the garment processing equipment can also be beautified by designing the color of the decorative ring 90.
[0075] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 8 The front door panel 80 is provided with a hollow part 82, and at least a part of the switch button 40 is located in the hollow part 82.
[0076] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 8 The front door panel 80 is provided with a first opening 83, the decorative ring 90 is provided with a second opening 92, and the hinge reinforcement 73 passes through the first opening 83 and the second opening 92.
[0077] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 8 The decorative ring 90 is also provided with a third opening 93, which is provided corresponding to the door lock 50 to expose a part of the door lock 50, so that the door hook 22 on the door body 20 can pass through the third opening 93 and lock with the door lock 50.
[0078] This application also provides a garment processing device, including the door system 100 in any of the above embodiments.
[0079] For example, the garment processing equipment also includes a housing, and the front door panel 80 and the support member 30 are both connected to the housing.
[0080] For example, the garment handling equipment can be a drum washing machine, a washer-dryer combo, or a dryer.
[0081] The door system 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, and the descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. A door system, characterized in that, include: The door body includes a connected door body and a door hook; Support components; A switch button, comprising a button base and a rotating assembly, wherein the button base is connected to the support member, and the rotating assembly is rotatably connected to the button base; A door lock, which cooperates with the door hook to open or close the door, the door lock including a door lock body and a door lock lever, the door lock body being mounted on the support member, and the door lock lever being slidably connected to the door lock body; A connecting component, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the rotating component and the door lock lever.
2. The door system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes a first rotating member, and the button base includes a connected base plate and a side plate, the base plate and the side plate forming a groove, and at least a portion of the first rotating member is located within the groove.
3. The door system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rotating member includes a first rotating body and a limiting part connected to the first rotating body. The side plate is provided with a limiting hole, and at least a part of the limiting part is located in the limiting hole. When the first rotating member rotates relative to the button base, the limiting part moves in the limiting hole.
4. The door system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating assembly further includes a second rotating member, which is rotatably connected to the button base. The second rotating member is disposed within the groove and between the base plate and the first rotating member.
5. The door system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first rotating component further includes a first rotating shaft connected to the first rotating body, and the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the side plate; The button base also includes a first baffle and a second baffle, which are disposed in the groove and are both connected to the base plate. The second rotating member includes a second rotating body and a second rotating shaft connected to the second rotating body. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first baffle and the second baffle, and the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are perpendicular to each other.
6. The door system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The switch button also includes a button decoration component, which is connected to the side of the first rotating component opposite to the base plate.
7. The door system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting assembly also includes a spring and a pull cord. One end of the spring is connected to the button decoration, and the other end is connected to the pull cord. The end of the pull cord away from the spring is connected to the door lock lever.
8. The door system according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The door system further includes a hinge assembly, which includes a hinge base, a hinge shaft, and a hinge reinforcement. The hinge base is connected to the support member, the hinge shaft is connected to the hinge base, and one end of the hinge reinforcement is rotatably connected to the hinge shaft, while the other end is connected to the door body; and / or, The support member is provided with a first delivery port; The door system also includes a front door panel, which is disposed on one side of the support member, and the door body is disposed on the side of the front door panel opposite to the support member. The front door panel is provided with a second delivery port. The door system also includes a decorative ring, which is connected to the front door panel. The decorative ring is provided with a third dispensing port, and the third dispensing port, the second dispensing port, and the first dispensing port are interconnected. The front door panel has a cutout section, and at least a portion of the switch button is located within the cutout section.
9. The door system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The front door panel has a first opening, the decorative ring has a second opening, and the hinge reinforcement passes through the first opening and the second opening; and / or The decorative ring is also provided with a third opening, which corresponds to the door lock.
10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the door system as described in any one of claims 1-9.