A home appliance control panel

By designing protective covers and cleaning sponges on home appliance control panels, the problem of contaminants affecting panel stability and clarity has been solved, achieving both panel protection and cleaning effects, and improving the user experience.

CN224290304UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26JINLING INST OF TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JINLING INST OF TECH
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing home appliance control panels are exposed, causing dust, moisture, or other contaminants to adhere to the panel surface or enter the panel interior, affecting stability and display clarity, and reducing the user experience.

Method used

An appliance control panel has been designed, which includes a mounting frame, a protective cover, and a cleaning sponge. The protective cover can be flipped to cover the panel to prevent contaminants from entering or adhering, and the cleaning sponge can slide to wipe the panel surface to keep it clean.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents contaminants from entering or adsorbing, improves the stability and durability of the panel, enhances display clarity, and improves the user experience.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a home appliance control panel, including a mounting frame. The control panel body is installed inside the frame. A mounting rod is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the frame, and a protective cover is rotatably connected to the rod. The frame is equipped with a fixing component, and the protective cover has a cleaning component. The size of the protective cover is the same as the size of the mounting frame, and the cover is arranged in an "L" shape. This control panel effectively prevents dust, moisture, and other contaminants from entering the control panel body or adhering to its surface, thus reducing malfunctions caused by contaminants or physical damage. Simultaneously, the sliding cleaning sponge facilitates wiping, keeping the control panel body shiny and new, and preventing the accumulation of fingerprints or stains, thereby improving display clarity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, specifically to a home appliance control panel. Background Technology

[0002] A home appliance control panel is an interface used by users to interact with and control home appliances. It uses various input / output devices such as buttons, touchscreens, knobs, and indicator lights to allow users to set, adjust, and monitor the operating status and functions of the appliances.

[0003] Patent CN216411880U discloses a user-friendly smart control panel for home appliances, belonging to the field of smart control panels for home appliances. This user-friendly smart control panel includes a lower housing with a limiting groove at the front end, a limiting hole at the left end, and a snap-fit ​​groove at the rear end. A snap-fit ​​plate is snapped into the center of the limiting hole, and an upper housing is fixedly connected to the upper end of the snap-fit ​​plate. A placement hole is fixedly opened at the front end of the upper housing, and a display screen is fixedly installed in the center of the placement hole. A WIFI transmitter block is fixedly installed at the left end of the upper housing, and an adjusting ring is fixedly connected to the right end of the upper housing. A support rod is fixedly connected to the center of the adjusting ring, and a linkage block is rotatably connected to the outer end of the support rod. Its characteristic is that the control panel controls the power switch of the control panel, and the linkage block controls the lights and air conditioner, thereby achieving convenient operation of the control panel. Furthermore, the control effect of the control panel can be intuitively expressed, avoiding user errors.

[0004] Based on existing solutions and actual use, current home appliance control panels still have some problems. For example, existing home appliance control panels are directly exposed to the outside. Because of this exposure, external dust, moisture, or other contaminants are adsorbed on the surface of the control panel or enter the panel, thus affecting the stability of use. At the same time, because the control panel adsorbs dust and other contaminants, it affects the clarity of the display or the touch screen response, thus affecting the user's operating experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a home appliance control panel to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that, because the control panel is exposed to the outside, dust, moisture or other contaminants are adsorbed on the panel surface or enter the interior, which not only affects the stability of the control panel, but also affects the display clarity or touch screen response, thereby affecting the user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a home appliance control panel, comprising:

[0007] The mounting frame has a control panel body installed inside its frame. A mounting rod is fixedly installed at the upper end of the mounting frame, and a protective cover plate is rotatably connected to the rod. The frame of the mounting frame is equipped with a fixing component, and the protective cover plate is equipped with a cleaning component.

[0008] Preferably, the size of the protective cover plate is the same as the size of the mounting frame, the protective cover plate is set in an "L" shaped structure, and the side wall of the protective cover plate has through holes.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing component includes a through groove and a plug rod, and through grooves are provided at both the left and right ends of the lower end of the mounting frame, and the through grooves are set in a corresponding state with the protective cover plate. Plug rods are inserted and connected at both the left and right ends of the mounting frame, and the plug rods are set in a snap-fit ​​state with the through holes on the protective cover plate.

[0010] Preferably, the cleaning component includes a sliding groove, a pull plate, a connecting block, a mounting plate, a cleaning sponge, a bracket, a limiting rod, and a spring. Sliding grooves are provided at both the left and right ends of the protective cover plate. A pull plate is provided at the top of the protective cover plate, and connecting blocks are fixedly installed at both the left and right ends of the bottom of the pull plate, with the connecting blocks slidably connected to the sliding grooves. A mounting plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting blocks, and a cleaning sponge is installed inside the mounting plate. Brackets are fixedly installed at both the front and rear ends of the mounting plate, and the brackets are symmetrically arranged about the vertical central axis of the mounting plate. A limiting rod is slidably connected to the frame of the bracket, and a spring is sleeved and connected to the outer side of the limiting rod.

[0011] Preferably, the width of the cleaning sponge is the same as the width of the control panel body, and the cleaning sponge is set in a fitted state with the front end of the control panel body.

[0012] Preferably, the cleaning sponge has limiting slots at both ends of its sidewall, and the limiting slots on the cleaning sponge are engaged with the limiting rod.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the protective cover of this home appliance control panel can effectively prevent dust, moisture and other contaminants from entering the interior of the control panel body or adhering to the surface of the control panel body, thereby reducing malfunctions caused by contaminants or physical damage. At the same time, the sliding of the cleaning sponge makes it easier to wipe, keeping the control panel body bright and new, and preventing the accumulation of fingerprints or stains, thereby improving the clarity of the display. Furthermore, the removal of the cleaning sponge helps to remove dust, grease or contaminants in a timely manner, and keep the equipment clean and hygienic.

[0014] 1. The system includes an installation frame, control panel body, mounting rod, protective cover, through groove, and insert rod. The protective cover rotates on the mounting rod by flipping it. Due to its "L"-shaped structure, the protective cover flips into the through groove. Insert rods are inserted into both ends of the installation frame, and through holes are provided on both ends of the protective cover. The insert rods then secure the protective cover to the installation frame. The protective cover's size matches that of the installation frame, thus protecting the control panel body inside the frame. The protective cover effectively prevents dust, moisture, and other contaminants from entering the control panel body or adhering to its surface, reducing malfunctions caused by contamination or physical damage, thereby improving the equipment's safety and durability.

[0015] 2. The system includes a protective cover, a sliding groove, a pull plate, a connecting block, a mounting plate, and a cleaning sponge. The pull plate and the mounting plate are fixed together by the connecting block, which also slides inside the sliding groove. The cleaning sponge is installed inside the mounting plate, and its width matches that of the control panel body. Pulling down the pull plate allows the cleaning sponge to slide along the mounting plate, and the sponge is positioned to fit against the front end of the control panel body, enabling it to clean the surface of the control panel body. The sliding motion of the cleaning sponge makes wiping easier, keeping the control panel body shiny and new, preventing the accumulation of fingerprints or stains, and thus improving display clarity.

[0016] 3. The device is equipped with a mounting plate, a cleaning sponge, a bracket, a limit rod, and a spring. The limit rod engages with the sliding groove on the cleaning sponge, allowing the limit rod to slide along the bracket and stretch the spring. This releases the connection between the mounting plate and the cleaning sponge, enabling the cleaning sponge to be cleaned or replaced. Removing the cleaning sponge helps to promptly remove dust, grease, or contaminants, keeping the equipment clean and hygienic. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the diagram;

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the pull plate and the mounting plate of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Control panel body; 3. Mounting rod; 4. Protective cover plate; 5. Through groove; 6. Insert rod; 7. Sliding groove; 8. Pull plate; 9. Connecting block; 10. Mounting plate; 11. Cleaning sponge; 12. Bracket; 13. Limiting rod; 14. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution: a home appliance control panel, including: a mounting frame 1, a control panel body 2, a mounting rod 3, a protective cover 4, a through groove 5, a plug rod 6, a sliding groove 7, a pull plate 8, a connecting block 9, a mounting plate 10, a cleaning sponge 11, a bracket 12, a limiting rod 13, and a spring 14.

[0027] First, as attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 4As shown, when controlling home appliances via the control panel body 2, the plug 6 can be pulled out, and the fixing between the protective cover 4 and the mounting frame 1 can be released. Then, the protective cover 4 is flipped and rotated on the frame of the mounting rod 3, thereby exposing the control panel body 2 and allowing it to control the operation of home appliances. After control is completed, the flipping of the protective cover 4 is released, causing the protective cover 4 to automatically return to its original position. Since the protective cover 4 is set in an "L"-shaped structure, and through slots 5 are provided at both ends of the lower end of the mounting frame 1, and the through slots 5 are set in a corresponding state with the protective cover 4, the protective cover 4 can enter... The control panel body 2 is enclosed within the frame of the mounting frame 1 by the protective cover plate 4, which is the same size as the groove 5. Then, the plug rod 6 is inserted into the left and right ends of the mounting frame 1. The protective cover plate 4 has through holes on its side wall, so that the plug rod 6 and the protective cover plate 4 are engaged together, thereby fixing the protective cover plate 4 and the mounting frame 1 together and protecting the control panel body 2. This prevents dust, moisture and other pollutants from adsorbing on the surface of the control panel body 2 or entering the interior of the control panel body 2, thereby improving the safety and durability of the control panel body 2.

[0028] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 As shown, when controlling home appliances through the control panel body 2, dust, grease, and other contaminants from the hands are adsorbed onto the surface of the control panel body 2. Since the left and right ends of the protective cover plate 4 are provided with sliding grooves 7, and the top of the protective cover plate 4 is provided with a pull plate 8, and the left and right ends of the bottom of the pull plate 8 are fixedly installed with connecting blocks 9, the connecting blocks 9 are slidably connected to the sliding grooves 7, and the lower end of the connecting blocks 9 is fixedly installed with an installation plate 10. A cleaning sponge 11 is installed inside the installation plate 10. The pull plate 8 can be pulled, and the installation plate 10 can be slid in the groove of the sliding groove 7 through the connecting blocks 9. At the same time, the installation plate 10 moves the cleaning sponge 11 synchronously. Since the width of the cleaning sponge 11 is the same as the width of the control panel body 2, and the cleaning sponge 11 is set in a close fit with the control panel body 2, the cleaning sponge 11 can clean the surface of the control panel body 2 when it slides, so that it can remove grease or fingerprints from the surface of the control panel body 2, thereby improving the clarity of the display.

[0029] As attached Figure 5 Appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 7As shown, due to prolonged cleaning, the cleaning sponge 11 becomes ineffective. Limiting slots are provided at both ends of the sidewall of the cleaning sponge 11, and these slots engage with the spring 14. By pulling the limiting rod 13, it slides on the frame of the bracket 12, simultaneously stretching the spring 14 and causing the limiting rod 13 to slide out of the limiting through-hole of the cleaning sponge 11. This releases the fixation between the cleaning sponge 11 and the mounting plate 10, allowing the cleaning sponge to be cleaned. The cleaning sponge 11 can be cleaned or replaced. After cleaning the cleaning sponge 11 or replacing it with a new one, simply insert the cleaning sponge 11 into the mounting plate 10 and align the limiting slot on the cleaning sponge 11 with the limiting rod 13. Then, release the pull on the limiting rod 13, and the spring force of the spring 14 will drive the limiting rod 13 to reset, thereby fixing the cleaning sponge 11 to the mounting plate 10. Replacing or cleaning the cleaning sponge 11 helps to remove dust, grease or contaminants and keep the equipment clean and hygienic.

[0030] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art. All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0031] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A home appliance control panel, comprising: The mounting frame (1) has a control panel body (2) installed inside its frame. The mounting frame (1) is characterized in that: a mounting rod (3) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the mounting frame (1), and a protective cover plate (4) is rotatably connected to the rod of the mounting rod (3). The frame of the mounting frame (1) is provided with a fixing component, and the plate of the protective cover plate (4) is provided with a cleaning component.

2. A home appliance control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the protective cover (4) is the same as that of the mounting frame (1). The protective cover (4) is set in an "L" shaped structure and the side wall of the protective cover (4) has through holes.

3. A home appliance control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component includes a through groove (5) and a plug rod (6). The left and right ends of the lower end of the mounting frame (1) are provided with through grooves (5), and the through grooves (5) are set in a corresponding state with the protective cover plate (4). The left and right ends of the mounting frame (1) are connected with plug rods (6), and the plug rods (6) are set in a snap-fit ​​state with the through holes on the protective cover plate (4).

4. A home appliance control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes a sliding groove (7), a pull plate (8), a connecting block (9), a mounting plate (10), a cleaning sponge (11), a bracket (12), a limiting rod (13), and a spring (14). The left and right ends of the protective cover plate (4) are provided with sliding grooves (7). The top of the protective cover plate (4) is provided with a pull plate (8). The left and right ends of the bottom of the pull plate (8) are fixedly installed with connecting blocks (9). The connecting blocks (9) are slidably connected to the sliding grooves (7). The bottom of the connecting blocks (9) is fixedly installed with a mounting plate (10). The inside of the mounting plate (10) is provided with a cleaning sponge (11). The front and rear ends of the mounting plate (10) are fixedly installed with brackets (12). The brackets (12) are symmetrically arranged about the vertical central axis of the mounting plate (10). The brackets (12) are slidably connected to the frame of the brackets (12). The outer side of the limiting rod (13) is sleeved with a spring (14).

5. A home appliance control panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The width of the cleaning sponge (11) is the same as the width of the control panel body (2), and the cleaning sponge (11) is set in a close fit with the front end of the control panel body (2).

6. A home appliance control panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: Limiting slots are provided at both ends of the sidewall of the cleaning sponge (11), and the limiting slots on the cleaning sponge (11) are engaged with the limiting rod (13).