Cleaning assembly and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a cleaning assembly and a clothes processing device. The clothes processing device comprises an inner drum and an outer drum which are sleeved, and an installation space is formed between the inner drum and the outer drum. The cleaning assembly comprises a brush and a locking piece. The brush is used to enter and exit the installation space through a first perforation on the inner drum, and comprises a connecting plate and bristles. One end of the bristles is connected to the connecting plate, and the other end is used to contact an outer wall of the inner drum. A connecting hole is arranged on the connecting plate, and a clamping portion is arranged on a hole wall of the connecting hole. The locking piece is rotatably connected to an inner wall of the outer drum. When the locking piece is rotated to a first position, the locking piece is adapted to be arranged through the connecting hole or separated from the connecting hole. When the locking piece is rotated to a second position, the locking piece is adapted to be arranged through the connecting hole and clamped with the clamping portion, so as to lock the brush on the outer drum. The cleaning assembly of the application is arranged through the first perforation, and the locking piece is matched with the connecting hole on the connecting plate. Therefore, the brush can be quickly disassembled and assembled on the outer drum without disassembling the inner and outer drums, which is very convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and particularly relates to a cleaning component and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, people are becoming more health-conscious, and the requirements for the health of washing machines are constantly increasing.

[0003] Over time, grime gradually accumulates on the outer wall of the inner drum of a washing machine. The damp environment easily leads to bacterial growth, causing secondary contamination of clothes during washing. Clothes contaminated with bacteria may infect humans and affect their health. Currently, users generally choose two ways to clean their washing machines: one is to use a stain remover, which is difficult to remove stubborn grime; the other is to have a professional disassemble and clean it, but this is more expensive. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a cleaning component and a clothing processing device, which can solve the technical problem that it is difficult to clean the dirt on the outer wall of the inner drum of the clothing processing device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A cleaning component is applied to a garment processing device, the garment processing device including an inner tub and an outer tub nested together, the inner tub and the outer tub being spaced apart to form an installation space, and the inner tub having a first through hole communicating with the installation space; the cleaning component includes:

[0007] A brush, used to enter and exit the installation space through the first perforation, includes a connecting plate and brush bristles. One end of the brush bristles is connected to the connecting plate, and the other end is used to contact the outer wall of the inner tub. The connecting plate is provided with a connecting hole, and a snap-fit ​​part is provided on the wall of the connecting hole.

[0008] A locking member is used to rotatably connect to the inner wall of the outer tub. When the locking member is rotated to the first position, it is adapted to pass through or separate from the connecting hole. When the locking member is rotated to the second position, it is adapted to pass through the connecting hole and engage with the snap-fit ​​part to lock the brush onto the outer tub.

[0009] In some embodiments, the locking member includes a connecting portion and a locking portion, the connecting portion being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the outer tub, the locking portion being spaced apart from and opposite to the inner wall of the outer tub, and the snap-fit ​​portion being adapted to snap into the locking portion between the locking portion and the inner wall of the outer tub.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly further includes a connector for fixedly connecting to the outer tub, the connector having a pivot hole, the connector including a pivot portion, the pivot hole engaging with the pivot portion to allow the connector to be rotatably connected to the outer tub.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connector is a screw.

[0012] In some embodiments, the locking member further includes a handle portion connected to the locking portion, the handle portion being adapted for gripping by hand to drive the locking member to rotate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting plate includes a central portion and an edge portion disposed around the central portion, and the connecting hole is formed on the central portion.

[0014] A garment processing device, comprising:

[0015] An inner tub and an outer tub are nested together, with an installation space between the inner tub and the outer tub, and a first through hole communicating with the installation space is provided on the inner tub;

[0016] The cleaning component described above is adapted to be installed in the installation space.

[0017] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the outer barrel is provided with a receiving groove, and the locking member is rotatably connected to the groove wall of the receiving groove, the receiving groove being adapted to accommodate the connecting plate.

[0018] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a mounting plate installed in the inner drum, the mounting plate being used for the removable installation of the lifting ribs or filter of the garment processing device to open or close the first perforation.

[0019] In some embodiments, the mounting plate is arranged around the first through hole and has a mounting groove with an opening facing the receiving space inside the inner barrel. The bottom wall of the mounting groove has a mounting through hole that communicates with the first through hole. The lifting rib or filter is detachably installed in the mounting groove.

[0020] The cleaning components and clothing treatment equipment provided in this application embodiment use a brush to wash the inner tub of the clothing treatment equipment, preventing the accumulation of dirt on the surface of the inner tub and affecting the washing efficiency of the clothes. In addition, through the first through hole and by using a locking part to cooperate with the connecting hole on the connecting plate, the brush can be quickly installed and removed from the outer tub without disassembling the inner and outer tubs, which is very convenient and can greatly improve the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the garment processing equipment shown.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The shown is a cross-sectional view of the garment processing equipment along the AA direction.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component provided in this application being installed on the outer drum.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of region B.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the brush provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 10. Garment processing equipment;

[0031] 100. Cleaning components; 200. Inner tub; 300. Outer tub; 400. Installation space; 500. Mounting plate;

[0032] 110. Brush; 120. Locking component; 130. Connecting component; 210. First through hole; 310. Receiving groove; 510. Mounting groove; 520. Mounting through hole;

[0033] 111. Connecting plate; 112. Brush bristles; 113. Connecting hole; 121. Connecting part; 122. Locking part; 123. Rotary shaft hole;

[0034] 1131. Connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can be fixed connections, integral connections, or detachable connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] This application provides a cleaning component applied to a clothing processing device, which may be a washing machine, shoe washer, washer-dryer combo, or other device for processing clothing. For example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded view of the garment processing equipment shown is as follows. Figure 3 for Figure 1 The illustrated garment processing device is a cross-sectional view along the AA direction. The garment processing device 10 includes a cleaning assembly 100, and nested inner tub 200 and outer tub 300. An installation space 400 is formed between the inner tub 200 and the outer tub 300, and a first through hole 210 communicating with the installation space 400 is provided on the inner tub 200. The cleaning assembly 100 includes a brush 110 and a locking member 120.

[0039] The brush 110 is used to enter and exit the installation space 400 through the first through hole 210. It includes a connecting plate 111 and brush bristles 112. One end of the brush bristles 112 is connected to the connecting plate 111, and the other end is used to contact the outer wall of the inner tub 200. The connecting plate 111 is provided with a connecting hole 113, and a snap-fit ​​part 1131 is provided on the hole wall of the connecting hole 113. The locking member 120 is used to be rotatably connected to the inner wall of the outer tub 300. When the locking member 120 is rotated to the first position, it is suitable to be inserted into or separated from the connecting hole 113. When the locking member 120 is rotated to the second position, it is suitable to be inserted into the connecting hole 113 and snap-fitted with the snap-fit ​​part 1131 to lock the brush 110 onto the outer tub 300.

[0040] For example, the circumferential sidewall of the inner tub 200 is spaced apart from the circumferential sidewall of the outer tub 300, forming an installation space 400 between them. A first through hole 210 is formed on the circumferential sidewall of the inner tub 200 and communicates with the installation space 400. A plurality of bristles 112 are arranged in an array on the connecting plate 111.

[0041] It should be noted that when the locking member 120 is in the first position, along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the locking member 120, the connecting plate 111 can be movably positioned such that the connecting hole 113 and the locking member 120 are either in a first state of interpenetration or in a second state of separation. When the locking member 120 is in the second position, along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the locking member 120, the locking member 120 forms a limit on the snap-fit ​​portion 1131, thereby enabling the locking member 120 to lock the connecting plate 111 in the first state onto the outer barrel 300.

[0042] In practical applications, when a user needs to clean the inner tub 200, the brush 110 can be inserted into the installation space 400 through the first through hole 210. Before connecting the mounting plate to the outer tub 300, the locking member 120 is rotated to the first position to drive the connecting plate 111 to move to the first state; then, by driving the locking member 120 to rotate to the second position, the locking member 120 engages with the locking part 1131 to restrict the movement of the locking part 1131 in the extension direction of the rotation axis of the locking member 120, so that the mounting plate cannot be removed and is separated from the locking member 120, thereby locking the brush 110 on the outer tub 300. After the brush 110 is installed, by starting the cleaning program of the garment processing equipment 10, the motor drives the inner tub 200 to rotate relative to the outer tub 300, so that the brush 110 moves relative to the inner tub 200, thereby the bristles 112 continuously rub against the outer wall of the inner tub 200 to achieve the effect of cleaning the dirt on the inner tub 200. After the inner tub 200 is cleaned, the user can rotate the locking member 120 to the first position, thereby releasing the locking member 120 from the connecting plate 111. The connecting plate 111 can then be separated from the locking member 120, allowing the brush 110 to be removed from the outer tub 300.

[0043] The cleaning component 100 provided in this embodiment uses a brush 110 to wash the inner tub 200 of the garment processing device 10, preventing dirt buildup on the surface of the inner tub 200 and affecting the washing efficiency of the garments. Furthermore, through the first through-hole 210 and by engaging the locking member 120 with the connecting hole 113 on the connecting plate 111, the brush 110 can be quickly attached and detached from the outer tub 300 without disassembling the inner and outer tubs 300, which is very convenient and greatly improves the user experience.

[0044] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4-5 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component installed on the outer drum according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 for Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram shown is an enlarged view of area B. The locking member 120 includes a connecting part 121 and a locking part 122. The connecting part 121 is used for rotatable connection with the inner wall of the outer tub 300. The locking part 122 is spaced apart from and opposite to the inner wall of the outer tub 300. The snap-fit ​​part 1131 is adapted to snap-fit ​​between the locking part 122 and the inner wall of the outer tub 300.

[0045] Understandably, the connecting part 121 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the outer tub 300, suitable for rotatably driving the locking part 122 to move around the rotation axis. In the first position, the locking member 120, along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the connecting part 121, has the engaging part 1131 and the locking part 122 misaligned, so that the connecting plate 111 can movably position the connecting hole 113 and the locking member 120 in a first state of interpenetration or a second state of separation. In the first position, along the extension direction of the rotation axis of the connecting part 121, the engaging part 1131 and the locking part 122 are arranged opposite each other to form mutual limiting in that direction, allowing the locking member 120 to lock the connecting plate 111 in the first state onto the outer tub 300 via the locking part 122.

[0046] Optionally, the cleaning assembly 100 further includes a connector 130 for fixed connection to the outer tub 300. The connecting portion 121 has a pivot hole 123, and the connector 130 includes a pivot portion. The pivot hole 123 engages with the pivot portion to allow the connecting portion 121 to be rotatably connected to the outer tub 300. The connector 130 may be, for example, a screw. The screw is screwed onto the outer tub 300, with the end of the stud near the screw head forming the pivot portion. Preferably, the screw head engages with the inner wall of the outer tub 300 to clamp the connecting portion 121 in the pivot direction. Thus, the connecting portion 121 will not easily rotate due to the damping force generated by the screw head and the inner wall of the outer tub 300, enabling the locking member 120 to remain stationary in the first and second positions. Optionally, an anti-slip mechanism, such as a rubber pad or silicone pad, may be provided between the screw head and the connecting portion 121 and / or between the inner wall of the outer tub 300 and the connecting portion 121.

[0047] The locking element 120 is, for example, a bent piece structure, including a bent connecting portion 121 and a locking portion 122. Figure 5 As shown, the locking member 120 is a teardrop-shaped bent piece, with a connecting portion 121 at the head and a locking portion 122 at the tail. A pivot hole 123 is provided at the head, and the tail extends outwards away from the outer tub 300, thus being spaced apart from and opposite to the outer tub 300. The locking member 120 can be made of metal, plastic, or other rigid materials.

[0048] In some embodiments, the locking member 120 further includes a handle (not shown) connected to the locking portion, the handle being adapted for manual engagement to drive the locking member 120 to rotate. This further facilitates manual rotation of the locking member 120 by the user.

[0049] For example, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the brush provided in an embodiment of this application. The connecting plate 111 includes a central portion and an edge portion surrounding the central portion, and a connecting hole 113 is formed on the central portion. Preferably, the center of mass of the connecting plate 111 falls within the connecting hole 113. This improves the structural strength of the connecting plate 111 and the structural stability when the connecting hole 113 is engaged with the locking member 120.

[0050] The cleaning component 100 provided in this embodiment uses a brush 110 to wash the inner tub 200 of the garment processing device 10, preventing dirt buildup on the surface of the inner tub 200 and affecting the washing efficiency of the garments. Furthermore, through the first through-hole 210 and by engaging the locking member 120 with the connecting hole 113 on the connecting plate 111, the brush 110 can be quickly attached and detached from the outer tub 300 without disassembling the inner and outer tubs 300, which is very convenient and greatly improves the user experience.

[0051] This application embodiment also provides a method such as Figure 1-6 The illustrated garment processing device can be a washing machine, shoe washer, washer-dryer combo, or other device for processing garments. The garment processing device 10 includes a nested inner tub 200 and an outer tub 300, as well as a cleaning component 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. An installation space 400 is formed between the inner tub 200 and the outer tub 300, and a first through-hole 210 communicating with the installation space 400 is provided on the inner tub 200; the cleaning component 100 is adapted to be installed in the installation space 400.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-5As shown, the inner wall of the outer tub 300 is provided with a receiving groove 310, and the locking member 120 is rotatably connected to the groove wall of the receiving groove 310. The receiving groove 310 is adapted to receive the connecting plate 111. The connecting plate 111 is disposed in the receiving groove 310 and is limited by the groove wall of the receiving groove 310, thereby restricting the rotation of the connecting plate 111 relative to the outer tub 300 when locked onto it. Preferably, the receiving groove 310 and the connecting plate 111 are conformally matched.

[0053] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 10 further includes a mounting plate 500 installed in the inner tub 200. The mounting plate 500 is used for the detachable installation of the lifting ribs or filters of the garment processing device 10 to open or close the first perforation 210. In this way, the lifting ribs or filters of the garment processing device 10 can be reused for the opening and closing mechanism of the first perforation 210, eliminating the need for a separate door for opening and closing the first perforation 210, saving materials and reducing the structural complexity of the garment processing device 10.

[0054] In practical applications, when a user needs to clean the inner tub 200, the lifting ribs or filter on the mounting plate 500 can be removed to expose the first perforation 210, through which the brush 110 can be installed in the mounting space 400. Afterward, the lifting ribs or filter can be installed on the mounting plate 500, and the cleaning program of the garment processing equipment 10 can be started to clean the inner tub 200. After the inner tub 200 is cleaned, the user can again remove the lifting ribs or filter from the mounting plate 500 to expose the first perforation 210, through which the brush 110 can be removed from the mounting space 400. The lifting ribs or filter can then be installed on the mounting plate 500 to restore the garment processing equipment 10 to its normal state.

[0055] Preferably, the mounting plate 500 is arranged around the first through hole 210 and has a mounting groove 510 with an opening facing the inner barrel 200 to receive space. The bottom wall of the mounting groove 510 has a mounting through hole 520 communicating with the first through hole 210. The lifting rib or filter is detachably installed in the mounting groove 510. In this way, the mounting plate 500 can have high structural strength, improve the structural stability when the mounting plate 500 is connected to the inner barrel 200 and the lifting rib or filter, and improve product quality.

[0056] The garment processing device 10 provided in this application embodiment uses a cleaning component 100 to scrub the inner tub 200 with a brush 110, which can prevent dirt from accumulating on the surface of the inner tub 200 and affecting the washing efficiency of the garments. In addition, through the first through-hole 210 and by using a locking member 120 to cooperate with the connecting hole 113 on the connecting plate 111, the brush 110 can be quickly installed and removed from the outer tub 300 without disassembling the inner and outer tubs 300, which is very convenient and can greatly improve the user experience.

[0057] The cleaning components and clothing treatment equipment provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A cleaning component, characterized in that, An application is made in a garment processing device, the garment processing device including a nested inner tub and an outer tub, the inner tub and the outer tub being spaced apart to form an installation space, and the inner tub having a first through hole communicating with the installation space; the cleaning component includes: A brush, used to enter and exit the installation space through the first perforation, includes a connecting plate and brush bristles. One end of the brush bristles is connected to the connecting plate, and the other end is used to contact the outer wall of the inner tub. The connecting plate is provided with a connecting hole, and a snap-fit ​​part is provided on the wall of the connecting hole. A locking member is used to rotatably connect to the inner wall of the outer tub. When the locking member is rotated to the first position, it is adapted to pass through or separate from the connecting hole. When the locking member is rotated to the second position, it is adapted to pass through the connecting hole and engage with the snap-fit ​​part to lock the brush onto the outer tub.

2. The cleaning component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking component includes a connecting part and a locking part. The connecting part is used to rotatably connect with the inner wall of the outer tub. The locking part is spaced apart from and opposite to the inner wall of the outer tub. The snap-fit ​​part is adapted to snap between the locking part and the inner wall of the outer tub.

3. The cleaning component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly also includes a connector for fixedly connecting to the outer tub. The connector has a pivot hole and the connector includes a pivot portion. The pivot hole cooperates with the pivot portion to allow the connector to be rotatably connected to the outer tub.

4. The cleaning component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connector is a screw.

5. The cleaning component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking member further includes a handle connected to the locking part, the handle being adapted for gripping by hand to drive the locking member to rotate.

6. The cleaning component according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The connecting plate includes a central portion and an edge portion surrounding the central portion, and the connecting hole is formed on the central portion.

7. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: An inner tub and an outer tub are nested together, with an installation space between the inner tub and the outer tub, and a first through hole communicating with the installation space is provided on the inner tub; The cleaning component as claimed in any one of claims 1-6, wherein the cleaning component is adapted to be installed in the installation space.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the outer barrel is provided with a receiving groove, and the locking member is rotatably connected to the groove wall of the receiving groove. The receiving groove is adapted to accommodate the connecting plate.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting plate installed in the inner tub, the mounting plate being used for the removable installation of the lifting ribs or filter of the garment processing equipment to open or close the first perforation.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting plate is arranged around the first through hole and has a mounting groove with an opening facing the accommodating space inside the inner barrel. The bottom wall of the mounting groove has a mounting through hole that communicates with the first through hole. The lifting rib or filter is detachably installed in the mounting groove.

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