Drain fixing support and clothes treating apparatus
The design of the clamping ring and snap-fit component simplifies the installation process of the washing machine drain pipe, solves the problems of cumbersome and unstable installation in the existing technology, and achieves simple, quick and stable drain pipe fixing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
The installation of existing washing machine drain pipe fixing components is cumbersome and easily affected by the subjective factors of the operator, resulting in unstable installation.
The design employs a clamping ring and snap-fit mechanism, which fixes the drain pipe by adjusting the opening gap and the mutual contact of the snap-fit parts, avoiding the use of screws or bolts, simplifying the installation process and improving the controllability of the snap-fit quality.
It enables simple and quick fixing of drainage pipes, reduces installation costs and operational dependence, ensures that the quality of the snap-fit is easy to observe and adjust with the naked eye, and improves the stability of the fixing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of clothing processing devices, and in particular to a drain pipe fixing bracket and a clothing processing device. Background Technology
[0002] A washing machine is a household appliance that uses electricity to automatically clean clothes through mechanical action, greatly saving time and labor intensity associated with manual washing.
[0003] Washing machines typically have a drain hose inside, which is used to drain wastewater from the drum. When draining wastewater, the drain hose is prone to swaying and shifting due to the impact of the water flow; therefore, a fixing device is usually installed inside the washing machine casing to secure the drain hose.
[0004] In existing technologies, the fasteners for drain pipes are generally hooks or clips. Hooks and clips are typically secured to the washing machine casing with screws. However, using screws is cumbersome, requiring a screwdriver for installation, which is inefficient and affects assembly speed. Furthermore, screwdriver use is susceptible to operator error; inexperienced operators or those fatigued from prolonged work may result in unstable screw installation, leading to unstable hooks or clips. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drain pipe fixing bracket and a clothing handling device, which can fix the drain pipe in a simple and quick manner, and the snap-fit quality of the drain pipe fixing bracket is easy to control.
[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] Drainage pipe fixing bracket, including:
[0008] A clamping ring, wherein one side of the clamping ring is provided with an opening gap whose opening size can be adjusted;
[0009] The snap-fit component includes two snap-fit parts. One snap-fit part is disposed on one side of the opening gap of the clamping ring and located on the outer peripheral surface of the clamping ring. The other snap-fit part is disposed on the other side of the opening gap of the clamping ring and located on the outer peripheral surface of the clamping ring. When the two snap-fit parts are separated from each other, the opening gap is in an open state. When the two snap-fit parts abut against each other, the opening of the opening gap is at its minimum and at this time the snap-fit component can snap onto the outer shell of the garment handling device.
[0010] Optionally, the snap-fit portion includes:
[0011] An abutment is disposed on the outer ring surface of the clamping ring;
[0012] A perforated body is disposed on the side of the abutment away from the clamping ring. An elastic buckle is provided on the side of the perforated body. The elastic buckle is configured such that: when the perforated body passes through the snap-fit hole on the outer shell, the elastic buckle can elastically deform; after the perforated body passes through the snap-fit hole, the elastic buckle can return to its original position. The abutment and the elastic buckle are respectively located on both sides of the plate of the outer shell and clamp the plate of the outer shell.
[0013] Optionally, the perforated bodies of the two snap-fit portions can snap into each other.
[0014] Optionally, the perforated body is in the shape of an "U" and includes:
[0015] The first side plate has one end connected to the abutment body. A through groove is provided on the first side plate, and the elastic buckle is disposed in the through groove.
[0016] Two second side plates are respectively disposed on both sides of the first side plate. One end of the second side plate is connected to the abutment body, and the second side plates of the perforated bodies of the two snap-fit parts are snapped together one-to-one.
[0017] Optionally, in the two interlocking second side plates, one of the second side plates is provided with an anti-misalignment interlocking protrusion, and the other is provided with an anti-misalignment interlocking groove that can interlock with the anti-misalignment interlocking protrusion.
[0018] Optionally, an anti-outward expansion locking protrusion is provided on one side of the opening gap on the clamping ring, and an anti-outward expansion locking groove is provided on the other side of the opening gap on the clamping ring. When the opening gap is at its minimum, the anti-outward expansion locking protrusion can lock into the anti-outward expansion locking groove.
[0019] Optionally, a first anti-retraction abutment position is provided on one side of the opening gap on the clamping ring, and a second anti-retraction abutment position is provided on the other side of the opening gap on the clamping ring. When the opening gap is at its minimum, the first anti-retraction abutment position and the second anti-retraction abutment position abut against each other.
[0020] Optionally, the inner surface of the clamping ring is provided with clamping protrusions.
[0021] Optionally, the outer surface of the clamping ring is provided with a cable fixing position.
[0022] Clothing handling device, including:
[0023] shell;
[0024] A roller is disposed within the outer casing;
[0025] The aforementioned drain pipe fixing bracket has a snap-fit component that snaps into the outer casing;
[0026] The drain pipe has its inlet end connected to the roller and passes through the clamping ring.
[0027] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0028] The drain pipe fixing bracket provided by this utility model eliminates the need for screws or other fasteners when installing it onto the outer casing of the garment processing device, thus reducing installation costs. To install the drain pipe fixing bracket, first separate the two locking parts, opening the gap to its maximum angle. Then, insert the side of the drain pipe into the clamping ring through the opening gap. Next, abut the two locking parts together, minimizing the opening gap, and then snap the locking parts onto the outer casing of the garment processing device, completing the fixing of the drain pipe to the casing. The snap-fit method is simple to operate, reducing reliance on operator subjectivity. Furthermore, the operator can visually inspect the locking condition after installation; if the locking quality is poor, the operator can repeat the process.
[0029] The clothing processing device provided by this utility model uses the above-mentioned drain pipe fixing bracket to fix the drain pipe, which is simple and quick to operate, and the snap-fit quality of the drain pipe fixing bracket is easy to control. Attached Figure Description
[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.
[0031] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0033] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A diagram from another perspective;
[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drain pipe fixing bracket provided in this embodiment of the utility model fixing the drain pipe;
[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram from a first-view perspective of the drain pipe fixing bracket provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0037] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;
[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram from a second perspective of the drain pipe fixing bracket provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0039] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram from a third perspective of the drain pipe fixing bracket provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0040] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.
[0041] In the picture:
[0042] 100. Outer casing; 200. Drain pipe;
[0043] 1. Clamping ring; 11. Opening gap; 12. Anti-outward expansion locking protrusion; 13. Anti-outward expansion locking groove; 14. First anti-inward shrinkage abutment position; 15. Second anti-inward shrinkage abutment position; 16. Clamping protrusion; 17. Cable fixing position; 171. Limiting piece; 18. Deformation position;
[0044] 2. Snap-fit component; 21. Snap-fit part; 211. Abutting body; 212. Through-hole body; 2121. Elastic buckle; 2122. First side plate; 21221. Through groove; 2123. Second side plate; 21231. Anti-misalignment snap-fit protrusion; 21232. Anti-misalignment snap-fit groove. Detailed Implementation
[0045] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.
[0046] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0048] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0049] This embodiment provides a clothing processing device.
[0050] Alternatively, the garment handling device is a washing machine.
[0051] See Figures 1-5 The garment processing device includes a housing 100, a roller, a drain pipe fixing bracket, and a drain pipe 200.
[0052] The drain pipe fixing bracket includes a clamping ring 1 and a snap-fit component 2.
[0053] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 The clamping ring 1 has an adjustable opening gap 11 on one side.
[0054] The snap-fit component 2 includes two snap-fit parts 21. One snap-fit part 21 is disposed on one side of the opening gap 11 of the clamping ring 1 and located on the outer peripheral surface of the clamping ring 1. The other snap-fit part 21 is disposed on the other side of the opening gap 11 of the clamping ring 1 and located on the outer peripheral surface of the clamping ring 1. When the two snap-fit parts 21 are separated from each other, the opening gap 11 is in an open state. When the two snap-fit parts 21 abut against each other, the opening of the opening gap 11 is at its minimum and at this time the snap-fit component 2 can snap onto the outer shell 100 of the clothing handling device.
[0055] The drain pipe fixing bracket provided in this embodiment eliminates the need for screws or other fasteners when installing it onto the outer casing 100 of the garment processing device, thus reducing installation costs. To install the drain pipe fixing bracket, first separate the two locking parts 21 and open the opening gap 11 to its maximum angle. Then, insert the side of the drain pipe 200 into the clamping ring 1 through the opening gap 11. Next, abut the two locking parts 21 together, at which point the opening gap 11 reaches its minimum. The locking parts 21 are then locked onto the outer casing 100 of the garment processing device, thus fixing the drain pipe 200 onto the outer casing 100. The locking method is simple to operate, reducing reliance on the operator's subjective judgment. Furthermore, the operator can visually inspect the locking condition after installation; if the locking quality is poor, the operator can repeat the operation.
[0056] Specifically, in the garment handling device, a drum is disposed inside the outer casing 100; specifically, the drum is rotatably disposed inside the outer casing 100 for holding garments to be washed.
[0057] The clip 2 of the drain pipe fixing bracket is clipped onto the outer shell 100; the drain pipe fixing bracket is used to fix the drain pipe 200 to prevent the drain pipe 200 from swinging or moving during the drainage process of the clothing treatment device.
[0058] The inlet end of the drain pipe 200 is connected to the drum, and the drain pipe 200 passes through the clamping ring 1. When the garment handling device is draining, the wastewater in the drum is discharged through the drain pipe 200.
[0059] The clothing processing device provided in this embodiment uses the above-mentioned drain pipe fixing bracket to fix the drain pipe 200. The operation is simple and quick, and the snap-fit quality of the drain pipe fixing bracket is easy to control.
[0060] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the two snap-fit parts 21 abut against each other, the opening gap 11 has the smallest opening and is zero.
[0061] Further, see Figure 6 In this embodiment, the clamping ring 1 is also provided with a deformation position 18 so that the opening gap 11 can be opened to the maximum.
[0062] Specifically, the deformable part 18 is formed by cutting material at a certain position on the outer side of the clamping ring 1.
[0063] Furthermore, the inner surface of the clamping ring 1 is provided with clamping protrusions 16. The clamping protrusions 16 enable the clamping ring 1 to better clamp the drain pipe 200.
[0064] Optionally, a plurality of clamping protrusions 16 are provided at intervals along the inner circumference of the clamping ring 1.
[0065] Furthermore, a cable fixing position 17 is provided on the outer surface of the clamping ring 1. Specifically, two limiting pieces 171 are provided at relatively intervals on the outer surface of the clamping ring 1, and the cable fixing position 17 is formed between the two limiting pieces 171.
[0066] See Figures 6-8 The snap-fit part 21 includes an abutment body 211 and a perforated body 212.
[0067] The abutment 211 is disposed on the outer ring surface of the clamping ring 1.
[0068] The perforated body 212 is located on the side of the abutment body 211 away from the clamping ring 1. The side of the perforated body 212 is provided with an elastic buckle 2121. The elastic buckle 2121 is configured such that when the perforated body 212 passes through the snap-fit hole on the outer shell 100, the elastic buckle 2121 can elastically deform, and after the perforated body 212 passes through the snap-fit hole, the elastic buckle 2121 can return to its original position. The abutment body 211 and the elastic buckle 2121 are located on both sides of the plate of the outer shell 100 and clamp the plate of the outer shell 100.
[0069] Specifically, the outer casing 100 has through holes on its plate that engage with the snap-fit part 21.
[0070] That is, after the two snap-fit parts 21 are snapped together, the two perforated bodies 212 can simultaneously pass through the perforations on the plate of the outer casing 100. While the perforated bodies 212 are passing through the perforations, the elastic buckle 2121 can undergo elastic deformation to avoid interfering with the perforation operation of the perforated bodies 212. When the abutting body 211 moves to abut against one side of the plate of the outer casing 100, the elastic buckle 2121 also completely passes through the perforation and resets. At this time, the elastic buckle 2121 abuts against the other side of the plate, thereby making the snap-fit part 21 snap onto the outer casing 100.
[0071] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the perforated bodies 212 of the two snap-fit parts 21 can snap into each other. With this configuration, when the two snap-fit parts 21 abut against each other and the opening gap 11 is at its minimum, the perforated bodies 212 of the two snap-fit parts 21 are snapped into each other, and the two will not easily separate. This ensures the stability of fixing the drain pipe 200 on the one hand, and the smoothness of the perforation operation on the other.
[0072] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 An anti-outward expansion locking protrusion 12 is provided on one side of the opening gap 11 on the clamping ring 1, and an anti-outward expansion locking groove 13 is provided on the other side of the opening gap 11 on the clamping ring 1. When the opening gap 11 is at its minimum, the anti-outward expansion locking protrusion 12 can be locked into the anti-outward expansion locking groove 13.
[0073] Preferably, in this embodiment, on the clamping ring 1, anti-external-expansion clamping protrusions 12 and anti-external-expansion clamping grooves 13 are provided on each side of the opening gap 11, and the anti-external-expansion clamping protrusions 12 and the anti-external-expansion clamping grooves 13 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence.
[0074] With the above settings, when the two clamping portions 21 are abutted against each other and clamped with each other, the mutually cooperating anti-external-expansion clamping protrusions 12 and anti-external-expansion clamping grooves 13 can ensure that the two clamping portions 21 will not open again after being clamped in place, guaranteeing the stability of their clamping.
[0075] Furthermore, in this embodiment, on one side of the opening gap 11 on the clamping ring 1, a first anti-internal-contraction abutting position 14 is provided, and on the other side of the opening gap 11 on the clamping ring 1, a second anti-internal-contraction abutting position 15 is provided. When the opening degree of the opening gap 11 is at its minimum, the first anti-internal-contraction abutting position 14 and the second anti-internal-contraction abutting position 15 are abutted against each other.
[0076] Optionally, the shapes of the first anti-internal-contraction abutting position 14 and the second anti-internal-contraction abutting position 15 can be surfaces or points.
[0077] The settings of the first anti-internal-contraction abutting position 14 and the second anti-internal-contraction abutting position 15 can limit the extreme positions when the two clamping portions 21 are abutted against each other, ensuring that they are clamped together when they are abutted against each other to the extreme positions.
[0078] Furthermore, referring to Figures 8-10 , in this embodiment, the perforated body 212 is in a "C" shape.
[0079] The perforated body 212 includes a first side plate 2122 and two second side plates 2123.
[0080] One end of the first side plate 2122 is connected to the abutting body 211, and a through groove 21221 is provided on the first side plate 2122, and the elastic buckle 2121 is arranged in the through groove 21221.
[0081] The two second side plates 2123 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first side plate 2122. One end of the second side plate 2123 is connected to the abutting body 211, and the second side plates 2123 of the perforated bodies 212 of the two clamping portions 21 are clamped with each other in one-to-one correspondence.
[0082] The setting of the through groove 21221 of the perforated body 212 with the above structure facilitates the elastic buckle 2121 to be retracted into the through groove 21221 under the extrusion of the edge of the perforation when the perforated body 212 passes through the perforation on the outer shell 100. At the same time, the perforated body 212 is in a "C" shape, and the space formed by its enclosure is also connected to the through groove 21221, which is more convenient for the elastic buckle 2121 to be retracted into the through groove 21221 under the extrusion of the edge of the perforation.
[0083] Furthermore, referring toFigure 9 and Figure 10 Among the two second side plates 2123 that are mutually clamped, one of the second side plates 2123 is provided with an anti-displacement clamping protrusion 21231, and the other is provided with an anti-displacement clamping groove 21232 that can be clamped with the anti-displacement clamping protrusion 21231.
[0084] Since the perforated body 212 is in a "U" shape, if the anti-displacement clamping protrusion 21231 and the anti-displacement clamping groove 21232 are not provided, when the two perforated bodies 212 are mutually clamped, the two second side plates 2123 that should be oppositely arranged and mutually clamped are likely to be displaced.
[0085] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly explaining the present invention, rather than limiting the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A drain pipe fixing bracket, characterized in that, Comprising: A clamping ring (1), on one side of the clamping ring (1) there is an opening gap (11) with an adjustable opening size; A clamping member (2), including two clamping parts (21), one clamping part (21) is arranged on one side of the opening gap (11) of the clamping ring (1) and is located on the outer peripheral surface of the clamping ring (1), the other clamping part (21) is arranged on the other side of the opening gap (11) of the clamping ring (1) and is located on the outer peripheral surface of the clamping ring (1). When the two clamping parts (21) are separated from each other, the opening gap (11) is in an open state. When the two clamping parts (21) are in contact with each other, the opening degree of the opening gap (11) is the smallest, and at this time the clamping member (2) can be clamped to the housing (100) of the laundry treatment device.
2. The drain pipe fixing bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping part (21) includes: An abutting body (211), arranged on the outer ring surface of the clamping ring (1); A perforating body (212), arranged on the side of the abutting body (211) away from the clamping ring (1). On the side part of the perforating body (212), there is an elastic buckle (2121), and the elastic buckle (2121) is configured such that when the perforating body (212) passes through the clamping hole on the housing (100), the elastic buckle (2121) can elastically deform, and after the perforating body (212) passes through the clamping hole, the elastic buckle (2121) can reset. The abutting body (211) and the elastic buckle (2121) are respectively located on both sides of the plate body of the housing (100) and clamp the plate body of the housing (100).
3. The drain pipe fixing bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The perforating bodies (212) of the two clamping parts (21) can be mutually clamped.
4. The drain pipe fixing bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The perforating body (212) is in a "C" shape and includes: A first side plate (2122), one end of which is connected to the abutting body (211). On the first side plate (2122), there is a through groove (21221), and the elastic buckle (2121) is arranged in the through groove (21221); Two second side plates (2123), respectively arranged on both sides of the first side plate (2122). One end of the second side plate (2123) is connected to the abutting body (211). The second side plates (2123) of the perforating bodies (212) of the two clamping parts (21) are clamped corresponding to each other.
5. The drain pipe fixing bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, Among the two mutually clamped second side plates (2123), one of the second side plates (2123) is provided with an anti-displacement clamping protrusion (21231), and the other is provided with an anti-displacement clamping groove (21232) that can be clamped with the anti-displacement clamping protrusion (21231).
6. The drain pipe fixing bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the clamping ring (1), on one side of the opening gap (11), there is an anti-outward expansion clamping protrusion (12), and on the other side of the opening gap (11) on the clamping ring (1), there is an anti-outward expansion clamping groove (13). When the opening degree of the opening gap (11) is the smallest, the anti-outward expansion clamping protrusion (12) can be clamped to the anti-outward expansion clamping groove (13).
7. The drain pipe fixing bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first anti-retraction abutment position (14) is provided on one side of the opening gap (11) on the clamping ring (1), and a second anti-retraction abutment position (15) is provided on the other side of the opening gap (11) on the clamping ring (1). When the opening of the opening gap (11) is at its minimum, the first anti-retraction abutment position (14) and the second anti-retraction abutment position (15) abut against each other.
8. The drain pipe fixing bracket according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The inner surface of the clamping ring (1) is provided with clamping protrusions (16).
9. The drain pipe fixing bracket according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The outer ring surface of the clamping ring (1) is provided with a cable fixing position (17).
10. A garment handling device, characterized in that, include: Outer shell (100); A roller is disposed within the housing (100); The drain pipe fixing bracket as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the snap-fit member (2) of the drain pipe fixing bracket snaps into the outer shell (100); The drain pipe (200) has its inlet end connected to the roller and is disposed through the clamping ring (1).