Laundry treating apparatus with integrated front cover

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes processing equipment with integrated front cover relates to household electrical appliances technical field. Specifically including first clothes processing cylinder, second clothes processing cylinder, integrated front cover and two side plates, and the second clothes processing cylinder sets up in the upper portion of first clothes processing cylinder, the integrated front cover forms the front surface of clothes processing equipment, and two side plates form the left and right side of clothes processing equipment respectively, and the side plate includes the first sub -side plate and the second sub -side plate corresponding first clothes processing cylinder and second clothes processing cylinder respectively, and the first sub -side plate and the second sub -side plate are connected through the middle connecting piece. Through the integrated front cover assembly in the front surface of clothes processing equipment, the first sub -side plate and the second sub -side plate are assembled in the left and right sides of clothes processing equipment through the middle connecting piece, and the appearance of clothes processing equipment front part is improved, and the mould complexity degree and production cost of side plate are reduced simultaneously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a clothing processing device with an integrated front cover. Background Technology

[0002] For garment processing equipment consisting of an upper dryer and a lower washing machine, in order to maintain an overall appearance, it usually adopts a one-piece front cover and side panels, such as a single front cover forming the front surface of both the dryer and the washing machine. However, using a one-piece design for both the front cover and side panels can easily increase the complexity of the molds and raise production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a garment processing device with an integrated front cover, which aims to reduce the production cost and complexity of the box while ensuring that the box can maintain its aesthetic appeal.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a garment processing device with an integrated front cover, comprising:

[0005] First garment processing tube,

[0006] The second garment processing tube is located above the first garment processing tube;

[0007] An integrated front cover forms the front surface of the garment processing device;

[0008] Two side plates form the left and right sides of the garment processing device, respectively. Each side plate includes a first sub-side plate and a second sub-side plate corresponding to the first garment processing cylinder and the second garment processing cylinder, respectively. The first sub-side plate and the second sub-side plate are connected by a central connector.

[0009] Furthermore, the middle connector is inserted into the second sub-side plate;

[0010] And / or,

[0011] The connecting member includes a baffle plate for covering the gap between the first sub-side plate and the second sub-side plate;

[0012] And / or,

[0013] The middle connector and the base corresponding to the second clothing processing tube are respectively provided with a first positioning structure that cooperates with each other.

[0014] Furthermore, the connecting member is provided with a positioning platform, and the base corresponding to the second clothing processing tube is provided with a positioning hole corresponding to the positioning platform.

[0015] At least a portion of the positioning platform is provided with a plug-in post, and the second sub-side plate is provided with a plug-in hole corresponding to the plug-in post.

[0016] Furthermore, at least one of the first sub-side plate and the second sub-side plate is provided with a second positioning structure that cooperates with the integrated front cover.

[0017] Furthermore, the second positioning structure includes positioning posts and positioning holes respectively disposed on the integrated front cover and the second sub-side plate.

[0018] Furthermore, the second positioning structure restricts the movement of the one-piece front cover relative to the side panel in the left-right direction.

[0019] Furthermore, the first rear cover plate corresponding to the first clothing processing tube is integrally formed with the first sub-side plate, and the middle connecting member is fixedly connected to the upper end of the first sub-side plate.

[0020] Furthermore, a front frame is provided corresponding to the second clothing processing tube, and a third positioning structure is respectively provided between the front frame and the integrated front cover.

[0021] Furthermore, it also includes a front connecting plate.

[0022] The front connecting plate is fixedly connected to at least one of the front part of the front frame of the housing and the front part of the first sub-side plate.

[0023] And / or, the integrated front cover is fixedly connected to the front connecting plate.

[0024] Furthermore, the first and second garment processing drums are respectively a washing drum and a drying drum.

[0025] The above technical solution has the following advantages:

[0026] This application improves the aesthetics of the front of the garment processing equipment by assembling an integrated front cover onto the front surface of the garment processing equipment, and assembling the first and second sub-side panels onto the left and right sides of the garment processing equipment via a central connector, while reducing the complexity of the molds for the side panels and the production cost. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model with the integrated front cover removed;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with the integrated front cover and the second sub-side plate removed;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated front cover of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second sub-side plate of this utility model.

[0034] In the diagram: 1. First garment processing drum; 11. First rear cover; 2. Second garment processing drum; 21. Front frame of the box; 22. Third positioning structure; 3. Integrated front cover; 31. Second positioning structure; 4. Side panel; 41. First sub-side panel; 42. Second sub-side panel; 421. Positioning hole; 5. Middle connector; 51. Baffle panel; 52. First positioning structure; 521. Positioning platform; 522. Insertion post; 6. Front connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the following specific embodiments are only used to explain this utility model and do not constitute a limitation on this utility model.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a garment processing device with an integrated front cover 3 includes a first garment processing cylinder 1, a second garment processing cylinder 2, an integrated front cover 3, and two side plates 4. The second garment processing cylinder 2 is disposed on the upper part of the first garment processing cylinder 1. The integrated front cover 3 forms the front surface of the garment processing device. The two side plates 4 respectively form the left and right sides of the garment processing device. Each side plate 4 includes a first sub-side plate 41 and a second sub-side plate 42 corresponding to the first garment processing cylinder 1 and the second garment processing cylinder 2, respectively. The first sub-side plate 41 and the second sub-side plate 42 are connected by a central connector 5.

[0037] Specifically, the first garment processing cylinder 1 can be placed above the second garment processing cylinder 2 in a stacked manner. The first garment processing cylinder 1 and the second garment processing cylinder 2 can perform different operations, such as washing or drying. In this embodiment, the front cover is a one-piece design. Two first sub-side plates 41 and two second sub-side plates 42 cover the left and right sides of the first garment processing cylinder 1 and the second garment processing cylinder 2, respectively. The first sub-side plates 41 and the second sub-side plates 42 on the same side are fixed to each other by a middle connector 5. That is, the front of the garment processing equipment is integrally formed, and the sides are assembled and fixed by the first sub-side plates 41, the middle connector 5 and the second sub-side plates 42, which improves the aesthetics of use and also reduces the complexity of mold design and reduces costs.

[0038] like Figures 2-4 As shown, the middle connector 5 can be inserted into the second sub-side plate 42. The insertion can quickly position the middle connector 5 and the second sub-side plate 42. For example, the lower part of the second sub-side plate 42 is rolled up to form a flange, and a hole is provided on the flange. The middle connector 5 is provided with a boss that inserts into the hole. Of course, in practical applications, in addition to the insertion, the middle connector 5 and the second sub-side plate 42 can also be fixed by other methods, such as screw connection.

[0039] In addition, the aforementioned middle connector 5 may include a baffle plate 51 for covering the gap between the first sub-side plate 41 and the second sub-side plate 42. The baffle plate 51 of the middle connector 5 can fill the gap between the first sub-side plate 41 and the second sub-side plate 42, further ensuring aesthetics.

[0040] In addition, in this embodiment of the application, in order to ensure the quick installation and positioning of the second clothing processing tube 2 installed on the upper part, the base corresponding to the second clothing processing tube 2 and the middle connecting member 5 can be respectively provided with a first positioning structure 52 that cooperates with each other. Similarly, in practical applications, in order to improve the connection strength of the device, in addition to providing the first positioning structure 52, other fixed installation methods, such as screw connection, can also be used between the middle connecting member 5 and the base of the second clothing processing tube 2.

[0041] Specifically, the middle connector 5 may be provided with a positioning platform 521, and the base of the second clothing processing tube 2 is provided with a positioning hole 421 corresponding to the positioning platform 521. In this case, in order to achieve the aforementioned insertion and engagement between the middle connector 5 and the second sub-side plate 42, insertion posts 522 may be provided on at least part of the positioning platform 521, and insertion holes corresponding to the insertion posts 522 may be provided on the second sub-side plate 42.

[0042] For example, the first positioning structure 52 mentioned above specifically includes: multiple positioning holes 421 on the base of the second clothing processing tube 2 and a positioning platform 521 on the middle connector 5. The shape of the positioning holes 421 is designed to mimic the shape of the positioning platform 521, so that the positioning holes 421 of the second clothing processing tube 2 are inserted and positioned with the positioning platform 521. After the base of the second clothing processing tube 2 and the middle connector 5 are positioned and fitted, they are fastened together by screws. A plug-in post 522 is provided on part of the positioning platform 521 on the middle connector 5. The plug-in post 522 is integrally formed with the positioning platform 521. The plug-in post 522 is connected to the plug-in hole at the bottom of the second sub-side plate 42, so that the middle connector 5 fixes the second clothing processing tube 2 and the second sub-side plate 42.

[0043] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, at least one of the first sub-side plate 41 and the second sub-side plate 42 can be provided with a mutually cooperating second positioning structure 31 between itself and the integrated front cover 3. For example, a positioning boss or positioning hole 421 can be provided on the front part of the first sub-side plate 41 and the front part of the second sub-side plate 42, and a corresponding positioning hole 421 or positioning post can be provided on the integrated front cover 3. The positioning structure on the integrated front cover 3 can be provided on the flange formed by folding it backward.

[0044] In actual products, the aforementioned integrated front cover 3, the first sub-side plate 41, and the second sub-side plate 42 are usually made of metal sheets. The aforementioned positioning posts can be formed by folding metal sheets or by attachments installed on the sheet, such as plastic positioning posts.

[0045] As an optional implementation, the second positioning structure 31 includes positioning posts and positioning holes 421 respectively disposed on the integrated front cover 3 and the second sub-side plate 42. Of course, the second positioning structure 31 may also include positioning posts on the second sub-side plate 42 and corresponding positioning holes 421 disposed on the integrated front cover 3.

[0046] There are various specific solutions for the second positioning structure 31. For example, the second positioning structure 31 provided on the left and right sides of the integrated front cover 3 and the front of the first sub-side plate 41 may include: when the second positioning structure 31 is provided on the first sub-side plate 41, positioning posts and positioning holes 421 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the integrated front cover 3 and the front of the first sub-side plate 41. The integrated front cover 3 is inserted into the positioning hole 421 at the front of the first sub-side plate 41 through the positioning post, and the upper part of the integrated front cover 3 can directly abut against the second clothing processing tube 2; in addition, the positioning post and positioning hole 421 can be respectively provided on the front of the first sub-side plate 41 and the left and right sides of the integrated front cover 3, that is, the integrated front cover 3 is fitted onto the positioning post through the positioning hole 421 to ensure that the integrated front cover 3 and the first clothing processing tube 1 are inserted and assembled together.

[0047] The second positioning structure 31 provided on the left and right sides of the integrated front cover 3 and the front of the second sub-side plate 42 may include: a post and a positioning hole 421 respectively provided on the left and right sides of the integrated front cover 3 and the front of the second sub-side plate 42, or the positioning post and the positioning hole 421 respectively provided on the front of the second sub-side plate 42 and the left and right sides of the integrated front cover 3.

[0048] When both the first sub-side plate 41 and the second sub-side plate 42 are provided with positioning structures, positioning posts can be provided at the front of the first sub-side plate 41 and the front of the second sub-side plate 42, or positioning holes 421 can be provided at the front of the first sub-side plate 41 and the front of the second sub-side plate 42. In addition to the above, positioning posts and positioning holes 421 can be provided at the front of the first sub-side plate 41 and the second sub-side plate 42 respectively, or positioning holes 421 and positioning posts can be provided at the front of the second sub-side plate 42 and the first sub-side plate 41 respectively.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the second positioning structure 31 is used to restrict the movement of the integrated front cover 3 relative to the side plate 4 in the left and right directions, so as to ensure the positioning between the integrated front cover 3 and the side plate 4.

[0050] As an optional implementation method, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first rear cover plate 11 corresponding to the first garment processing tube 1 is integrally formed with the two first sub-side plates 41, and the middle connecting piece 5 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the first sub-side plates 41. At this time, the integrally formed first rear cover plate 11 and the two first sub-side plates 41 can provide support for the second garment processing tube 2 located at the top.

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a front frame 21 can be provided in the garment processing equipment corresponding to the second garment processing cylinder 2. A third positioning structure 22 is provided between the front frame 21 and the integrated front cover 3. The front frame 21 is located at the front of the second garment processing cylinder 2, and its front part is used to install the integrated front cover 3. The third positioning structure 22 can be in the form of a rib or a pin, and it cooperates with the corresponding hole to realize the assembly of the integrated front cover 3 and the front frame 21.

[0052] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the embodiments of this application may further include a front connecting plate 6, which is fixedly connected to at least one of the front part of the front frame 21 of the housing and the front part of the first sub-side plate 41; when the front connecting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the front part of the front frame 21 of the housing and the front part of the first sub-side plate 41 at the same time, the front connecting plate 6 plays the role of fixing the front frame 21 of the housing and the first sub-side plate 41.

[0053] Optionally, the aforementioned integrated front cover 3 can be fixedly connected to the front connecting plate 6, so that the middle part of the integrated front cover 3 is fixed to the front connecting plate 6, preferably by means of bolts or screws.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment of the application, the first garment processing drum 1 and the second garment processing drum 2 can be a washing drum and a drying drum, respectively. The first garment processing drum 1 is located below and is used for washing, while the second garment processing drum 2 is located above the first garment processing drum 1 and can be used for washing, preferably for drying.

[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A garment processing device with an integrated front cover, characterized in that, include: First garment processing drum (1), The second clothing processing tube (2) is located above the first clothing processing tube (1); An integrated front cover (3) forms the front surface of the garment processing device; Two side plates (4) form the left and right sides of the garment processing device respectively. The side plates (4) include a first sub-side plate (41) and a second sub-side plate (42) corresponding to the first garment processing cylinder (1) and the second garment processing cylinder (2) respectively. The first sub-side plate (41) and the second sub-side plate (42) are connected by a middle connector (5).

2. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The middle connector (5) is inserted into the second sub-side plate (42); And / or, The middle connector (5) includes a baffle plate (51) for covering the gap between the first sub-side plate (41) and the second sub-side plate (42); And / or, The middle connector (5) and the base corresponding to the second clothing processing tube (2) are respectively provided with a first positioning structure (52) that cooperates with each other.

3. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting member (5) is provided with a positioning platform (521), and the base of the second clothing processing tube (2) is provided with a positioning hole (421) corresponding to the positioning platform (521). At least part of the positioning platform (521) is provided with a plug-in post (522), and the second sub-side plate (42) is provided with a plug-in hole corresponding to the plug-in post (522).

4. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the first sub-side plate (41) and the second sub-side plate (42) is provided with a second positioning structure (31) that cooperates with the integrated front cover (3).

5. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second positioning structure (31) includes positioning posts and positioning holes (421) respectively disposed on the integrated front cover (3) and the second sub-side plate (42).

6. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second positioning structure (31) restricts the movement of the one-piece front cover (3) relative to the side panel (4) in the left-right direction.

7. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The first rear cover plate (11) corresponding to the first clothing processing tube (1) is integrally formed with the first sub-side plate (41), and the middle connector (5) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the first sub-side plate (41).

8. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in claim 7, characterized in that, A front frame (21) is provided corresponding to the second clothing processing tube (2), and a third positioning structure (22) is provided between the front frame (21) and the integrated front cover (3).

9. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes the front connecting plate (6), The front connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to at least one of the front part of the front frame (21) of the housing and the front part of the first sub-side plate (41). And / or, the integrated front cover (3) is fixedly connected to the front connecting plate (6).

10. The garment processing device with an integrated front cover as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first garment processing drum (1) and the second garment processing drum (2) are the washing drum and the drying drum, respectively.

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