Cylinder structure of a laundry care device, laundry care device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of cylinder structure of clothes care device, clothes care device, comprising: inner tube;Lifting rib assembly, it is installed in the inner wall of the inner tube;The lifting rib assembly includes base, lifting rib shell;Wherein, the base is fastened and installed with the inner wall of the inner tube;Lifting rib shell and the at least one end of the base are equipped with the buckle structure of mutual cooperation, to realize lifting rib shell and the detachable assembly of the base can be disassembled from the inner tube separately, quickly;Give consideration to dismounting convenience and connection reliability, effectively improve the user's use experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of clothing care devices, specifically to a cylindrical structure and a clothing care device. Background Technology

[0002] In a front-loading washing machine, the lifting ribs inside the drum are an extremely important component. The washing machine uses the lifting ribs installed on the side wall of the drum to lift the clothes to a high place to complete the tumbling and washing, achieving an effect similar to manually beating clothes. This process is repeated, and the stains on the clothes gradually dissolve in the water. However, after the washing machine has been used for a long time, the inside of the lifting ribs is very easy to accumulate dirt and grime. If it is not cleaned or replaced, it will affect the washing environment and reduce the cleanliness of the clothes.

[0003] Most of the lifting ribs on the market are currently one-piece designs, installed as a whole on the inner wall of the washing tub with screws. This means that during installation, the lifting ribs must be installed from the outside of the washing tub using screws to attach them to the inner wall. As a result, when it is necessary to clean or replace the inside of the lifting ribs, the disassembly and installation process is very troublesome. Users cannot disassemble them themselves, and sometimes professional personnel are required to disassemble the tub assembly to maintain the lifting ribs, which affects the user experience.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new approach to solve the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cylindrical structure for a garment care device and a garment care device that allows the lifting rib shell to be easily and quickly removed from the inner cylinder without disassembling the cylindrical structure of the garment care device; it balances ease of assembly and disassembly with reliable connection, precisely balancing the operational limitations and functional requirements of different positions, and effectively improving the user experience.

[0006] The present utility model discloses the following embodiments:

[0007] The primary objective of this invention is to provide a cylindrical structure for a garment care device, comprising:

[0008] Inner cylinder;

[0009] A lifting rib assembly is installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder; the lifting rib assembly includes a base and a lifting rib housing; wherein...

[0010] The base is securely installed to the inner wall of the inner cylinder;

[0011] The lifting rib housing and the base are provided with a snap-fit ​​structure at at least one end to enable the lifting rib housing and the base to be detachably assembled.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting rib shell is assembled with both ends of the base via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting rib shell is assembled with one end of the base via a snap-fit ​​structure and the other end via a locking structure.

[0014] Preferably, the lifting rib shell is assembled with the base near the bottom of the inner cylinder via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the lifting rib shell is assembled with the base near the opening of the inner cylinder via a locking structure.

[0015] Preferably, a locking structure is provided, the locking structure being located on the center line of the extending direction of the lifting rib assembly.

[0016] Preferably, at least two locking structures are provided, and the two locking structures are symmetrically distributed with respect to the center line of the extension direction of the lifting rib assembly.

[0017] Preferably, the locking structure includes a fastener, a first fixing post disposed on the base, and a fixing hole opened in the lifting rib housing; wherein the fastener passes through the fixing hole from the outside of the lifting rib housing to lock with the first fixing post.

[0018] Preferably, the fixing hole is located at the junction of the end face and the side face of the lifting rib shell.

[0019] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​formed on the base and a slot formed on the lifting rib housing.

[0020] Preferably, the base is further provided with a second fixing column for fixed installation with the inner wall of the inner cylinder.

[0021] Preferably, a positioning structure is provided between the base and the inner wall of the inner cylinder; the positioning structure is located close to the second fixed column.

[0022] Preferably, the base is further provided with a through hole, which corresponds to the position of the drain hole of the inner cylinder.

[0023] The second objective of this invention is to provide a garment care device, including the cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described above.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:

[0025] This utility model provides a housing structure for a garment care device. Through a design where the base is fixedly installed to the inner wall of the inner cylinder, and the lifting rib housing is detachably installed to the base, the lifting rib housing can be easily and quickly removed from the inner cylinder without disassembling the garment care device's cylinder structure. This facilitates cleaning or replacement of the lifting rib housing, simplifying the maintenance process. Furthermore, at least one end of the lifting rib housing and the base has a mutually engaging snap-fit ​​structure, allowing for quick engagement and disengagement without complex manual operations, reducing user difficulty and better adapting to the compact internal space of the inner cylinder. The simplified structure reduces processing and assembly costs; it balances ease of disassembly and assembly with reliable connection, effectively improving the user experience.

[0026] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it according to the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific implementation methods of this utility model are given in detail in the following embodiments and their accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the inner cylinder and the lifting rib assembly in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the inner cylinder and the lifting rib assembly in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting rib shell in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the lifting rib shell and the base in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the lifting rib shell and the base in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the lifting rib assembly in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the base and the inner cylinder in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A.

[0036] In the picture: 1. Clothing care device;

[0037] 10. Inner cylinder; 11. Inner wall; 111. Positioning slot; 112. Drain hole; 113. Mounting hole; 12. Cylinder opening; 13. Cylinder bottom; 20. Lifting rib assembly; 201. Snap-on end; 202. Locking end; 21. Base; 211. First fixing post; 212. Snap-on; 213. Second fixing post; 214. Positioning protrusion; 215. Through hole; 22. Lifting rib shell; 2201. End face; 2202. Side side; 221. Fixing hole; 222. Positioning post; 223. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0039] In the accompanying drawings, shapes and dimensions may be enlarged for clarity, and the same reference numerals will be used in all figures to indicate the same or similar parts.

[0040] In the following description, terms such as center, thickness, height, length, front, back, rear, left, right, top, bottom, upper, and lower are defined relative to the structure shown in the accompanying drawings. In particular, "height" corresponds to the dimension from top to bottom, "width" corresponds to the dimension from left to right, and "depth" corresponds to the dimension from front to back. These are relative concepts and may vary depending on their location and usage. Therefore, these or other orientations should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0041] Terms involving attachment, connection, etc. (e.g., “connection” and “attachment”) refer to the relationship in which these structures are directly or indirectly fixed or attached to each other through an intermediate structure, as well as movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless otherwise explicitly stated.

[0042] Example 1

[0043] This utility model embodiment provides a cylindrical structure for a garment care device 1, combined with... Figures 1-8 As shown, it includes:

[0044] Inner cylinder 10;

[0045] The lifting rib assembly 20 is installed on the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10; the lifting rib assembly 20 includes a base 21 and a lifting rib housing 22; wherein...

[0046] The base 21 is fastened to the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10. Specifically, in some embodiments, the base 21 and the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10 can be fixed by means of bonding, welding or bolts. In other embodiments, the base 21 and the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10 can also be fixed by means of integral molding or injection molding inserts.

[0047] The lifting rib housing 22 and the base 21 are provided with a snap-fit ​​structure at at least one end to realize the detachable assembly of the lifting rib housing 22 and the base 21.

[0048] This embodiment features a design where the base 21 is fixedly installed on the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10, and the lifting rib housing 22 is detachably installed on the base 21. This design allows the lifting rib housing 22 to be easily and quickly removed from the inner cylinder 10 without disassembling the cylinder structure of the garment care device 1. This facilitates cleaning or replacement of the interior of the lifting rib housing 22 and simplifies the maintenance process.

[0049] Furthermore, at least one end of the lifting rib shell 22 and the base 21 is provided with a matching snap-fit ​​structure, which can quickly snap and separate without complicated manual operation, reducing the user's operating difficulty and better adapting to the compact internal space of the inner cylinder 10; the structure is simplified, reducing processing and assembly costs; it takes into account both ease of disassembly and assembly and connection reliability, effectively improving the user's user experience.

[0050] In some embodiments, the lifting rib housing 22 and the base 21 are assembled at both ends by a snap-fit ​​structure, which can achieve quick assembly and disassembly while ensuring a stable connection structure; furthermore, the snap-fit ​​structure at both ends can adopt a symmetrical structure, so that the lifting rib housing 22 is subjected to balanced forces at both ends, thereby improving impact resistance, and this structure is easy to manufacture and process, reducing costs.

[0051] In some other embodiments, the lifting rib housing 22 is assembled with one end of the base 21 via a snap-fit ​​structure and the other end via a locking structure; this balances ease of assembly and disassembly with stable connection.

[0052] In some alternative embodiments, the lifting rib housing 22 is assembled with the base 21 at one end near the bottom 13 of the inner cylinder 10 via a locking structure, and the lifting rib housing 22 is assembled with the base 21 at one end near the opening 12 of the inner cylinder 10 via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0053] In some preferred embodiments, the lifting rib shell 22 is assembled with the base 21 near the bottom 13 of the inner cylinder 10 via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the lifting rib shell 22 is assembled with the base 21 near the opening 12 of the inner cylinder 10 via a locking structure.

[0054] This embodiment, taking into account the structural characteristics of the inner drum 10, differentiates the connection method between the lifting rib shell 22 and the base 21. Specifically, the space near the bottom 13 of the inner drum 10 is narrow and inconvenient to operate, so a snap-fit ​​structure is adopted, which can quickly fasten and separate the shells without complicated manual operation, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly and reducing the difficulty of operation for users. On the other hand, the space near the opening 12 of the inner drum 10 is open and easy for users to reach, so a locking structure is adopted. This not only makes up for the relatively complicated operation of the locking structure by utilizing the ease of operation of the opening 12, but also ensures the high strength and stability of the overall connection of the lifting rib shell 22 through the locking structure. In addition, the end of the lifting rib shell 22 near the opening 12 of the inner drum 10 may bear greater force during the tumbling of clothes. The locking structure can effectively prevent the lifting rib shell 22 from loosening or falling off during the washing process.

[0055] This embodiment can balance ease of disassembly and assembly with reliable connection, precisely balancing operational limitations and functional requirements in different locations, and effectively improving the user experience.

[0056] Specifically, the lifting rib assembly 20 forms a snap-fit ​​end 201 and a locking end 202. The snap-fit ​​end 201 is the end where the lifting rib housing 22 is assembled with the base 21 through a snap-fit ​​structure, and the locking end 202 is the end where the lifting rib housing 22 is assembled with the base 21 through a locking structure.

[0057] In some embodiments, the locking end 202 is provided with a locking structure, which is located on the center line of the extending direction of the lifting rib assembly 20; this simplifies the structure and provides a stable connection.

[0058] In some other preferred embodiments, combined with Figures 3-6 As shown, at least two locking structures are provided to further improve the connection reliability between the lifting rib housing 22 and the base 21. In this embodiment, the locking end 202 is provided with two locking structures, and the two locking structures are symmetrically distributed with respect to the center line of the extension direction of the lifting rib assembly 20. Specifically, the symmetrically distributed locking structures can evenly distribute the force, prevent the lifting rib housing 22 from deforming or loosening due to unilateral tension during washing, and extend the service life of the lifting rib assembly 20.

[0059] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a fastener (not shown in the figure), a first fixing post 211 disposed on the base 21, and a fixing hole 221 opened in the lifting rib housing 22; wherein, the fastener passes through the fixing hole 221 from the outside of the lifting rib housing 22 to lock with the first fixing post 211. When the lifting rib housing 22 is assembled with the base 21, after the first fixing post 211 is aligned with the fixing hole 221, fasteners such as screws or bolts pass through the fixing hole 221 from the outside of the lifting rib housing 22 to lock with the first fixing post 211, thereby realizing the assembly of the locking end 202 of the lifting rib assembly 20; this embodiment can ensure the stability of the assembly structure of the lifting rib housing 22 and the base 21, while adapting to the ease of operation of the inner cylinder 10 opening 12, allowing users to easily tighten or loosen the fasteners, thus optimizing the user experience.

[0060] In some preferred embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the fixing hole 221 is provided at the junction of the end face 2201 and the side face 2202 of the lifting rib housing 22; specifically, the two fixing holes 221 are provided at the junction of the end face 2201 of the lifting rib housing 22 near the inner cylinder 10 opening 12 and the two side faces 2202; on the one hand, the visual abruptness of the fixing hole 221 is reduced by utilizing the transition area between the end face 2201 and the side face 2202 of the lifting rib housing 22; on the other hand, this position can also further improve the user's operational convenience.

[0061] Furthermore, the fixing hole 221 is a countersunk hole; after the fastener is assembled, the fastener can be hidden in the countersunk hole, achieving a visual hiding effect, which is beneficial to the aesthetics of the inner drum 10; and it can also prevent the fastener from snagging on the clothes during the washing process, causing damage to the clothes.

[0062] Furthermore, the first fixing column 211 is integrally formed with the base 21, which effectively improves the structural strength and ensures the stability of the overall structure of the lifting rib assembly 20.

[0063] Furthermore, the inner wall of the lifting rib shell 22 is integrally formed with a positioning post 222, and the fixing hole 221 is opened in the positioning post 222; the positioning post 222 can abut against the first fixing post 211 to form a limiting structure when the fastener is installed.

[0064] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​212 formed on the base 21 and a slot 223 formed on the lifting rib housing 22; when the lifting rib housing 22 is assembled with the base 21, the snap-fit ​​212 engages with the slot 223 to realize the assembly of the snap-fit ​​end 201 of the lifting rib assembly 20.

[0065] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​end 201 is provided with at least two snap-fit ​​structures; in this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​end 201 is provided with two snap-fit ​​structures, and the two snap-fit ​​structures are symmetrically distributed with respect to the center line of the extension direction of the lifting rib assembly 20; the symmetrically arranged snap-fit ​​structures can provide a positioning reference for the assembly of the lifting rib housing 22 and the base 21, and enhance the installation positioning accuracy.

[0066] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure provides guidance and pre-positioning functions during the assembly and disassembly of the lifting rib housing 22. For example, when the lifting rib housing 22 is installed with the base 21, the lifting rib housing 22 is initially snapped into the base 21 through the snap-fit ​​structure. At this time, the first fixing post 211 and the fixing hole 221 of the locking structure will automatically align, and the fastener can be inserted without repeated adjustment, so as to realize the quick installation of the lifting rib housing 22 and the base 21. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0067] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 3-8 As shown, the base 21 is also provided with a second fixing post 213 for fixed installation with the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10; furthermore, the base 21 is provided with at least two second fixing posts 213, which are respectively located at both ends of the base 21; specifically, the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10 has a corresponding mounting hole 113, and a screw or bolt or other locking member passes through the mounting hole 113 to be fastened to the second fixing post 213, thereby realizing the fixed installation of the base 21 with the inside of the inner cylinder 10.

[0068] To facilitate the rapid installation of the base 21 and the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10, in some preferred embodiments, a positioning structure is provided between the base 21 and the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10, so as to form a double constraint on the base 21 together with the second fixing post 213, effectively improving the connection reliability and assembly accuracy of the base 21; further, the positioning structure includes a positioning protrusion 214 provided on the base 21 and a positioning slot 111 provided on the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10; when the base 21 and the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10 are installed, the positioning protrusion 214 is first engaged with the positioning slot 111 for pre-positioning, and then the mounting hole 113 is connected to the second fixing post 213 by the locking member, thereby realizing the fixed installation of the base 21 and the inner cylinder 10.

[0069] Furthermore, the positioning protrusion 214 is hook-shaped to hook the positioning slot 111, thereby improving the stability of the assembly structure.

[0070] Furthermore, the positioning structure is positioned close to the second fixed post 213 to improve positioning accuracy and reduce positioning deviation due to excessive distance.

[0071] Furthermore, reinforcing ribs are formed between the first fixing column 211 and the second fixing column 213 to improve the overall structural strength.

[0072] In some embodiments, the base 21 is further provided with a through hole 215, which corresponds to the drain hole 112 of the inner cylinder 10, and is used to connect the inner cavity of the lifting rib housing 22 and the environment of the inner cylinder 10 to facilitate the flow of washing water.

[0073] Furthermore, the inner cavity of the lifting rib housing 22 can be used to place functional components such as sterilization components or fragrance components to further expand the clothing care function of the clothing care device 1.

[0074] Example 2

[0075] This utility model embodiment also provides a garment care device 1, which includes the cylindrical structure of the garment care device 1 as described in Embodiment 1.

[0076] This embodiment features a design where the base 21 is fixedly installed on the inner wall 11 of the inner cylinder 10, and the lifting rib housing 22 is detachably installed on the base 21. This design allows the lifting rib housing 22 to be easily and quickly removed from the inner cylinder 10 without disassembling the cylinder structure of the garment care device 1. This facilitates cleaning or replacement of the interior of the lifting rib housing 22 and simplifies the maintenance process.

[0077] Furthermore, considering the structural characteristics of the inner drum 10, the connection method between the lifting rib shell 22 and the base 21 is designed differently. Specifically, the space near the bottom 13 of the inner drum 10 is narrow and inconvenient to operate, so a snap-fit ​​structure is adopted, which can quickly fasten and separate the shells without complicated manual operation, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly and reducing the difficulty of operation for users. On the other hand, the space near the opening 12 of the inner drum 10 is open and easy for users to reach, so a locking structure is adopted. This not only makes up for the relatively complicated operation of the locking structure by utilizing the ease of operation of the opening 12, but also ensures the high strength and stability of the overall connection of the lifting rib shell 22 through the locking structure. In addition, the end of the lifting rib shell 22 near the opening 12 of the inner drum 10 may bear greater force when clothes are tumbling. The locking structure can effectively prevent the lifting rib shell 22 from loosening or falling off during the washing process.

[0078] This embodiment can balance ease of disassembly and assembly with reliable connection, precisely balancing operational limitations and functional requirements in different locations, and effectively improving the user experience.

[0079] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A cylindrical structure for a garment care device, characterized in that, include: Inner cylinder; A lifting rib assembly is installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder; the lifting rib assembly includes a base and a lifting rib housing; wherein... The base is securely installed to the inner wall of the inner cylinder; The lifting rib housing and the base are provided with a snap-fit ​​structure at at least one end to enable the lifting rib housing and the base to be detachably assembled.

2. The cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting rib shell is assembled to both ends of the base via a snap-fit ​​structure.

3. The cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting rib shell is assembled to one end of the base via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the other end is assembled via a locking structure.

4. The cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting rib shell is assembled with the base near the bottom of the inner cylinder via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the lifting rib shell is assembled with the base near the opening of the inner cylinder via a locking structure.

5. The cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: A locking structure is provided, which is located on the center line of the extension direction of the lifting rib assembly.

6. The cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The assembly is provided with at least two locking structures, which are symmetrically distributed with respect to the center line of the extension direction of the lifting rib assembly.

7. The cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The locking structure includes a fastener, a first fixing post disposed on the base, and a fixing hole opened in the lifting rib housing; wherein the fastener passes through the fixing hole from the outside of the lifting rib housing to lock with the first fixing post.

8. The cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base is also provided with a second fixing column for fixed installation with the inner wall of the inner cylinder.

9. The cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A positioning structure is provided between the base and the inner wall of the inner cylinder; the positioning structure is located close to the second fixed column.

10. A garment care device, characterized in that, Includes the cylindrical structure of the garment care device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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