Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of clothing handling technology, specifically providing a clothing handling device aimed at solving the problem of washing machine doors being unable to be opened during power outages or machine malfunctions in existing technologies. To this end, the clothing handling device of this utility model includes a front panel and a door, with the door pivotally mounted on the front panel. The device is equipped with a door lock and an emergency pull handle assembly. The door lock is configured to lock the door, and the emergency pull handle assembly includes a handle portion and a connecting portion. The handle portion is connected to the door lock via the connecting portion and is located on the front panel. By incorporating an emergency pull handle assembly and positioning the handle portion on the front panel, this utility model allows users to easily locate the handle portion and open the door lock in an emergency, making operation convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and specifically provides a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, washing machines have become a common household appliance. In daily life, people use washing machines more and more frequently, and their performance requirements for them are also increasing.

[0003] A washing machine typically consists of a cabinet, a door, and a washing tub inside the cabinet. The cabinet has a clothes loading opening, which can be opened or closed by opening and closing the door. Users can add clothes to the washing tub or remove washed clothes through the open loading opening. When the washing machine is running, the door is usually locked to prevent water leakage or other dangerous situations.

[0004] However, existing washing machine door locks are usually electronic locks, which can easily lead to the door being unable to be opened in the event of a power outage or machine malfunction, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0005] Accordingly, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem in the prior art that the washing machine door cannot be opened when there is a power outage or the machine malfunctions.

[0007] This utility model provides a garment processing device, which includes a front panel and a door. The door is pivotally mounted on the front panel. The garment processing device is equipped with a door lock and an emergency handle assembly. The door lock is configured to lock the door. The emergency handle assembly includes a handle portion and a connecting portion. The handle portion is connected to the door lock through the connecting portion. The handle portion is located on the front panel.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, a mounting position is provided on the side of the front panel, and the handle is detachably mounted on the mounting position.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the handle part includes a handle body and a buckle disposed on the handle body, and the handle body is secured to the mounting position by the buckle.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, when assembled, the handle body is flush with the side of the front panel.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the handle body is further provided with a connecting structure, the first end of the connecting part is connected to the connecting structure, and the second end of the connecting part is connected to the door lock.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the mounting position is a mounting hole, and the handle body is placed in the mounting hole by means of the buckle matching the mounting hole.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the mounting hole extends inward along its circumference with a flange, and the buckle engages with the flange.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, an mounting plate is provided on the inner side of the front panel near the mounting hole, and a snap-fit ​​hole is provided on the mounting plate, and the snap-fit ​​hole engages with the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, an operating space is formed between the mounting hole and the handle body, so as to disconnect the handle from the mounting position through the operating space.

[0016] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing device, the clothing processing device includes at least one clothing processing cylinder, the front panel is provided with a clothing inlet at a position corresponding to the clothing processing cylinder, and the handle is provided on the front panel near the clothing inlet.

[0017] In this invention, the garment handling device includes a front panel and a door. The front panel has a garment loading port, and the door is pivotally mounted on the front panel, meaning it is rotatably mounted on the front panel. When the door is closed relative to the front panel, it blocks the garment loading port; when open relative to the front panel, it allows garments to be loaded and unloaded. The garment handling device also includes a door lock and an emergency pull handle assembly. The door lock is used to lock the door while the garment handling device is running and to unlock it when needed. The emergency pull handle assembly includes a handle and a connecting part, with the handle connected to the door lock via the connecting part. In an emergency (such as a sudden power outage or machine malfunction), the user can pull the handle to activate the connecting part and unlock the door. In this application, the handle is located on the front panel, allowing the user to easily unlock the door from in front of the garment handling device without bending over or searching, thus simplifying operation.

[0018] Furthermore, a mounting position is provided on the side of the front panel, and the handle is detachably mounted on this mounting position. In other words, by placing the handle on the side of the front panel, the handle is not visible from the front of the front panel, effectively improving the overall visual effect of the front panel.

[0019] Furthermore, the handle includes a handle body and a latch located on the handle body. The handle body is secured to the mounting position by the latch, so when the handle needs to be pulled out, the user only needs to apply slight force to release the latch between the handle body and the mounting position and pull the handle body out of the mounting position. When assembled, the handle body is flush with the side of the front panel, so even when viewed from the side of the front panel, it is virtually indistinguishable from the front panel, thus further enhancing the overall visual effect of the front panel.

[0020] Furthermore, an operating space is formed between the mounting position and at least one side of the handle body, so that when the handle needs to be pulled out, the connection between the handle and the mounting position can be easily disconnected through the operating space, making it convenient for the user to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The preferred embodiment of this utility model is described below using a multi-drum washing machine as an example, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram (a) of a multi-drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an emergency pull handle assembly on its front panel.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram (II) of a multi-drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an emergency pull handle assembly on its front panel.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part B in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram (III) of a multi-drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an emergency pull handle assembly configured on the front panel.

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of part C in the middle;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of part D in the middle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the handle portion of an emergency handle assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0031] 1. Front panel; 11. Clothing inlet; 12. Folded edge; 13. Mounting position; 131. Mounting hole; 1311. First mounting hole; 1312. Flanged edge; 1313. Second mounting hole; 14. Mounting plate; 141. Snap hole; 15. First extended end; 2. Door lock; 3. Emergency pull handle assembly; 31. Handle part; 311. Handle body; 3111. First handle body; 3112. Second handle body; 3113. Retracted part; 312. Buckle; 3121. First buckle; 3122. Second buckle; 313. Connecting structure; 3131. Bracket; 3132. First connecting hole; 3133. Second extended end; 3134. Second connecting hole; 32. Connecting part; 4. Operating space. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that although this embodiment uses a multi-drum washing machine as an example, it can obviously also be a washing machine with only one drum, or other types of clothing processing equipment such as a washer-dryer combo with multiple drums or a single drum.

[0033] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "left," and "right," which indicate directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Currently, washing machine door locks are usually electronic locks, which can easily prevent the door from opening in the event of a power outage or machine malfunction. To address this, the garment processing equipment of this application is equipped with an emergency pull handle assembly connected to the door lock, with the handle portion of the emergency pull handle assembly located on the front panel. This allows the door lock to be opened via the emergency pull handle assembly in an emergency, and the equipment can be operated conveniently from the front.

[0036] The following is combined Figures 1 to 8 This paper describes possible implementations of the clothing processing equipment of this utility model.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a multi-drum washing machine includes a cabinet, a door (not shown) pivotally mounted on the cabinet, and three drums (not shown) disposed within the cabinet. The cabinet includes a front panel 1, on which three clothing inlets 11 are formed corresponding to the three drums. The radial dimension of one drum is significantly larger than that of the other two drums, and the radial dimension of the upper clothing inlet 11 is larger than that of the two lower clothing inlets 11. The three clothing inlets 11 are formed in a roughly triangular structure on the front panel 1, and the three drums are arranged in a roughly triangular manner within the cabinet. All three drums can be used for washing or drying, or partially for washing and partially for drying. Each clothing inlet 11 is equipped with a door, which is pivotally mounted (i.e., rotatably mounted) on the front panel 1. Each door is equipped with a door lock 2, which locks the door during operation and unlocks it to allow clothing to be loaded or unloaded.

[0038] The multi-drum washing machine is equipped with an emergency pull handle assembly 3, with one assembly 3 for each door. Currently, most door locks 2 on the market are equipped with an emergency switch; pulling this switch opens the door. The emergency pull handle assembly 3 of this application includes a handle part 31 and a connecting part 32, which can be a pull rope or a lever. The first end of the connecting part 32 is connected to the handle part 31, and the second end is connected to the emergency switch of the door lock 2. The handle part 31 is located on the front panel 1 near each clothing inlet 11. In an emergency (such as a sudden power outage or machine malfunction) requiring the door to be opened, the user does not need to bend over or search; simply standing in front of the multi-drum washing machine, they can find the handle part 31, pull it, which in turn activates the connecting part 32, and then pulls the emergency switch of the door lock 2, thus opening the door.

[0039] It should be noted that the emergency handle assembly 3 may not be located on the front panel 1 near the clothing storage openings 11, but may be located near the top or bottom of the front panel 1 or other possible locations, as long as each emergency handle assembly 3 is connected to the corresponding door lock 2 and the door lock 2 can be opened via the handle part 31. It should also be noted that although the above description uses one emergency handle assembly 3 per door as an example, it is obviously possible for two or more doors to share one emergency handle assembly 3. For example, one handle part 31 can be connected to the emergency switches of the door locks 2 of two or more doors simultaneously, so pulling one handle part 31 can open two or more door locks 2 at the same time.

[0040] It should be noted that although the above description uses a multi-drum washing machine with three drums as an example, it is clearly only an illustrative example. A multi-drum washing machine can obviously include two, four, or other numbers of drums. Taking a multi-drum washing machine with four drums as an example, the four drums can be two large drums and two small drums. The two small drums can be arranged side-by-side in the middle, with the two large drums positioned one above and one below the two small drums, respectively. Alternatively, the two small drums can be arranged side-by-side at the top of the machine body, with the two large drums positioned one above and one below the two small drums, etc. Without departing from the basic principles of this application, those skilled in the art can flexibly choose the specific number of drums, the radial dimensions of each drum, and the arrangement of the drums in the multi-drum washing machine according to the specific application scenario.

[0041] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 8 The front panel 1 has a rearwardly extending flange 12 on its side, and a mounting position 13 is provided on the flange 12. The handle part 31 includes a handle body 311 and a buckle 312. The buckle 312 is provided on the side of the handle body 311, and the handle body 311 can be snapped onto the mounting position 13 by the buckle 312, thus the handle body 311 is detachably set on the mounting position 13. In other words, this application sets the handle part 31 on the side of the front panel 1 by snapping, and the handle part 31 is basically not visible from the front of the front panel 1, so the presence of the handle part 31 will not affect the overall visual effect of the front panel 1.

[0042] The following is combined Figures 1 to 8 The possible arrangements of the handle 31 located near the larger upper clothing inlet 11 and the handle 31 located near the smaller lower clothing inlet 11 will be described separately.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 ,as well as Figure 8 As shown and in accordance with Figure 1As shown, mounting position 13 is a first mounting hole 1311, which is roughly oblong in shape and located on the folded edge 12 near the larger clothing loading opening 11 at the top. A flange 1312 extends inwards from the first mounting hole 1311 in its circumference. The handle portion 31 includes a first handle body 3111 and a first buckle 3121. The first side of the first handle body 3111 is flat, and the second side of the first handle body 3111 extends outwards with a roughly arched bracket 3131 serving as a connecting structure 313. The first buckle 3121 extends from the side of the bracket 3131 opposite to the first handle body 3111 towards the first handle body 3111. Figure 8 As shown, the first buckle 3121 is located below the bracket 3131. A first connecting hole 3132 is provided on the side of the bracket 3131 opposite to the first handle body 3111. The first end of the connecting part 32 connects to the first connecting hole 3132, and the second end connects to the door lock 2. The handle part 31 is engaged with the flange 1312 at the mounting hole 131 via the first buckle 3121. When assembled, the first side of the first handle body 3111 is flush with the outer side of the flange 12, effectively "hiding" the handle part 31. It is practically invisible without close inspection, effectively improving the overall visual effect of the front panel 1. Obviously, the first mounting hole 1311 can also be set to other possible shapes such as circular, elliptical, or rectangular.

[0044] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 ,as well as Figure 8 And in accordance with Figure 1 As shown, the lower side of the first handle body 3111 is flat. When assembled, there is a gap between the lower side of the first handle body 3111 and the first mounting hole 1311, thus forming an operating space 4 between the lower side of the first handle body 3111 and the first mounting hole 1311. When it is necessary to pull out the handle part 31, the user inserts his finger into the operating space 4 and applies slight force to pull the handle part 31 out of the mounting hole 131, thereby pulling the connecting part 32 and opening the door lock 2.

[0045] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown and in accordance with Figure 1As shown, mounting position 13 is a second mounting hole 1313, which is approximately a rectangular notch located on the left and right folded edges 12 of the front panel 1 near the two smaller clothing insertion openings 11 below. These two rectangular notches are located near the lower ends of the two folded edges 12. A mounting plate 14 is provided on the inner side of the front panel 1 at the position corresponding to the second mounting hole 1313, and the mounting plate 14 has a locking hole 141. A first protruding end 15 extends downward from the junction of the mounting plate 14 and the folded edge 12, and this first protruding end 15 is approximately a plate-like structure. The handle portion 31 includes a second handle body 3112 and a second buckle 3122. The first side of the second handle body 3112 is flat, and the second side of the second handle body 3112 is recessed inward along its circumference to form an approximately arched recessed portion 3113. The second buckle 3122 extends outward from the second side of the second handle body 3112, and has reinforcing ribs on its side. The second side of the second handle body 3112 extends inward to a second protruding end 3133, which serves as a connecting structure 313. This second protruding end 3133 is roughly plate-shaped, with a second connecting hole 3134 and reinforcing ribs on its side. The first end of the connecting part 32 connects to the second connecting hole 3134, and the second end connects to the door lock 2. The handle part 31 is engaged with the mounting hole 131 via the second buckle 3122 and the locking hole 141. When assembled, the lower end face of the first protruding end 15 abuts against the recessed part 3113, and the first side of the second handle body 3112 is flush with the outer side of the folded edge 12. This effectively "hides" the handle part 31, making it virtually invisible without close inspection, thus improving the overall visual effect of the front panel 1.

[0046] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 And in accordance with Figure 1 As shown, the lower side of the second handle body 3112 is recessed inward to form a notch, which creates an operating space 4 when assembled. When the handle part 31 needs to be pulled out, the user inserts their finger into the operating space 4 and applies slight force to pull the handle part 31 out of the mounting hole 131, thereby pulling the connecting part 32 and opening the door lock 2.

[0047] It should be noted that the operating space 4 can also be formed between the second side of the first handle body 3111 and the first mounting hole 1311, and between the second side of the second handle body 3112 and the second mounting hole 1313. Of course, the operating space 4 may not be formed between the mounting hole 131 and the handle body 311. In this case, a handle can be provided on the first side of the handle body 311, or the handle body 311 can be popped out of the mounting hole 131 by pressing, etc. Without departing from the basic principles of this application, those skilled in the art can flexibly choose according to the specific application scenario, as long as it facilitates the user to pull out the handle part 31.

[0048] It should be noted that the mounting position 13 can also be configured as a slot, hook, etc. Taking the mounting position 13 as a slot as an example, the slot is formed by the inward indentation of the folded edge 12, and the slot wall is provided with a locking hole, and the bottom of the slot is provided with a through hole allowing the connecting part 32 to pass through. Without departing from the basic principles of this application, those skilled in the art can flexibly choose the specific configuration of the mounting position 13 according to the specific application scenario, as long as the handle body 311 can be locked into the mounting position 13. Obviously, the handle body 311 can also be detachably mounted on the mounting position 13 by other possible methods such as plugging, magnetic adsorption, and bonding.

[0049] It should be noted that the first mounting hole 1311 and the second mounting hole 1313 mentioned above represent two different configurations of the mounting hole 131, and the first handle body 3111 and the second handle body 3112 represent two different configurations of the handle body 311. These differences in name are merely for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Of course, the mounting hole 131, the handle body 311, and the connecting structure 313 can also be configured in other possible ways, as long as the handle body 311 can be engaged in the mounting hole 131 and connected to the door lock 2 through the connecting structure 313.

[0050] It should be noted that, although the above description uses the example of a handle portion 31 including the first handle body 3111 and the first buckle 3121 being positioned near the larger upper clothing storage opening 11, and a handle portion 31 including the second handle body 3112 and the second buckle 3122 being positioned near the smaller lower clothing storage opening 11, the positions of these two types of handle portions 31 can obviously be interchanged. That is, the handle portion 31 including the first handle body 3111 and the first buckle 3121 can be positioned near the smaller lower clothing storage opening 11, and the handle portion 31 including the second handle body 3112 and the second buckle 3122 can be positioned near the larger upper clothing storage opening 11, or the same type of handle portion 31 can be positioned both above and below, etc. Without departing from the basic principles of this application, those skilled in the art can flexibly choose the specific configuration of the handle portion 31 according to the specific application scenario, as long as the door lock 2 can be opened by the handle portion 31.

[0051] In summary, in the preferred embodiment of this utility model, by configuring the emergency handle assembly 3, connecting the handle portion 31 of the emergency handle assembly 3 to the door lock 2, and setting the handle portion 31 on the front panel 1, the user can easily find the handle portion 31 and open the door lock 2 in an emergency. By setting the handle portion 31 on the side of the front side, it is convenient to open the door lock 2 in an emergency without affecting the overall visual effect of the front panel 1. By having the handle body 311 snapped into the mounting position 13 by the buckle 312, and with the handle body 311 flush with the side of the front panel 1 when assembled, it is easy to pull the handle body 311 out of the mounting position 13 in an emergency, pull the emergency switch of the door lock 2, and open the door lock 2. Furthermore, the handle body 311 will not extend beyond the front panel 1 during the operation of the multi-drum washing machine, thus not affecting the overall visual effect of the front panel 1. By forming an operating space 4 between the mounting position 13 and the handle body 311, the user can easily pull the handle part 31 out of the mounting hole 131 for convenient operation.

[0052] Of course, the above-mentioned alternative implementation methods, as well as the alternative implementation methods and preferred implementation methods, can be used in combination to create new implementation methods that are suitable for more specific application scenarios.

[0053] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features but not others included in other embodiments, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims of this invention, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0054] The technical solution of this utility model has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The garment processing device includes a front panel (1) and a door body, the door body being pivotally mounted on the front panel (1). The garment processing device is equipped with a door lock (2) and an emergency handle assembly (3). The door lock (2) is configured to lock the door body. The emergency handle assembly (3) includes a handle part (31) and a connecting part (32). The handle part (31) is connected to the door lock (2) through the connecting part (32). The handle part (31) is mounted on the front panel (1). 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The front panel (1) has a mounting position (13) on its side, and the handle (31) is detachably mounted on the mounting position (13). 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2, wherein The handle part (31) includes a handle body (311) and a buckle (312) disposed on the handle body (311). The handle body (311) is engaged in the mounting position (13) by means of the buckle (312). 4.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein When assembled, the handle body (311) is flush with the side of the front panel (1).

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The handle body (311) is also provided with a connecting structure (313), the first end of the connecting part (32) is connected to the connecting structure (313), and the second end of the connecting part (32) is connected to the door lock (2).

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting position (13) is a mounting hole (131), and the handle body (311) is placed in the mounting hole (131) by the matching of the buckle (312) and the mounting hole (131). 7.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 6, wherein The mounting hole (131) extends inward along its circumference with a flange (1312), and the buckle (312) engages with the flange (1312). 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, An mounting plate (14) is provided on the inner side of the front panel (1) near the mounting hole (131). The mounting plate (14) is provided with a snap hole (141), and the buckle (312) engages with the snap hole (141). 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, An operating space (4) is formed between the mounting hole (131) and the handle body (311) so that the connection between the handle part (31) and the mounting position (13) can be released through the operating space (4). 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The garment processing device includes at least one garment processing cylinder, and the front panel (1) is provided with a garment inlet (11) at a position corresponding to the garment processing cylinder. The handle (31) is provided on the front panel (1) near the garment inlet (11).

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