Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

This application provides a garment processing device, including a top cover, a decorative panel, an upper connecting plate, and a first sealing strip. A water inlet groove is recessed at the edge of the top cover. The decorative panel is mounted above the water inlet groove. The upper connecting plate is positioned below the top cover to support it, and its edge forms a mating portion opposite to the decorative panel. The first sealing strip is disposed between the decorative panel and the mating portion, and is sealed to both the decorative panel and the edge of the top cover. By sealing to the decorative panel and the edge of the top cover, the first sealing strip blocks the path of water from the water inlet groove through the gap between the edge of the top cover and the decorative panel to the upper connecting plate, preventing water overflowing from the water inlet groove from flowing onto the upper connecting plate and causing corrosion. Furthermore, the upper connecting plate, by providing a mating portion to mate with the decorative panel to assemble the first sealing strip, improves the stability of the first sealing strip after assembly.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Household laundry appliances such as washing machines and dryers automatically wash, dry, or otherwise process clothes, saving users a significant amount of time and effort, and have gradually become essential home appliances. As consumers increasingly demand higher quality and aesthetics from home appliances, minimalist, streamlined, and integrated design aesthetics are becoming mainstream.

[0003] Traditional household garment processing equipment typically uses a combination of a plastic control panel and a front panel. However, more and more garment processing equipment now uses a one-piece front panel with a decorative panel to improve aesthetics. The gap between the top cover and the one-piece front panel can easily lead to water leakage, which can cause water to flow onto components and pose a safety hazard. Currently, garment processing equipment on the market uses water guide channels in the upper panel to divert water and prevent it from flowing onto electrical components. However, this can easily cause the upper panel to rust, shortening its lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a mixing and dispensing structure, a detergent dispensing component, and a washing machine, which can solve the technical problem of poor detergent premixing effect in existing washing machine detergent dispensing components.

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

[0006] A garment processing device, comprising:

[0007] The top cover has a recessed water channel along its edge.

[0008] Decorative panels are installed above the water inlet trough;

[0009] An upper connecting plate is disposed below the top cover and is used to support the top cover. The edge of the upper connecting plate forms a mating part that is opposite to the decorative panel.

[0010] The first sealing strip is disposed between the decorative panel and the mating part, and is sealed to the edge of the decorative panel and the top cover.

[0011] In some embodiments, the top cover is recessed and has a recessed platform, which is adjacent to the water inlet channel, and the end of the decorative panel overlaps the recessed platform so that the top surface of the decorative panel is flush with the top surface of the top cover.

[0012] In some embodiments, a second sealing strip is provided between the inner wall of the recessed platform and the decorative panel.

[0013] In some embodiments, along the left-right direction of the garment processing device, the bottom wall of the water inlet gradually decreases in height from the middle to both sides;

[0014] Alternatively, the bottom wall of the water inlet trough may gradually decrease or increase in height from left to right.

[0015] In some embodiments, the edge portion of the top cover is connected to a forward-extending positioning pin, and the mating portion has a positioning hole, the positioning pin being adapted to be inserted into the positioning hole so that the top cover is positioned on the upper plate.

[0016] In some embodiments, the upper plate is recessed and provided with a water guide groove, which is located below the water inlet groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the garment handling device further includes a front door panel, the front door panel having an upper end wall, and a decorative panel covering the upper end wall and detachably connected to the upper end wall.

[0018] In some embodiments, the upper end wall is provided with a first locking hole, the hole wall of the first locking hole is provided with a first locking part, and the lower surface of the decorative panel is provided with a first hook, the first hook passing through the first locking hole and engaging with the first locking part, so that the decorative panel and the upper end wall are detachably connected.

[0019] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a reinforcing plate disposed on the upper end wall, the reinforcing plate having a second locking hole, and a second locking portion disposed on the hole wall of the second locking hole; the lower surface of the decorative plate is provided with a second hook, the second hook passing through the second locking hole and engaging with the second locking portion.

[0020] In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate and the top cover are fixedly connected to the upper connecting plate.

[0021] The garment processing device provided in this application has a decorative panel mounted above a water inlet trough, which serves as a decorative top cover by concealing the trough. A connection gap is formed between the decorative panel and the top cover. When water accumulates above the top cover, it flows into the water inlet trough through this gap. The water inlet trough directs the water away from the electrical components of the garment processing device, preventing contact between the components and water and thus avoiding safety hazards. A first sealing strip is sealed to the edges of the decorative panel and the top cover, blocking the path of water from the water inlet trough to the upper connecting plate through the gap between the edge of the top cover and the decorative panel. This prevents water overflowing from the water inlet trough from flowing onto the upper connecting plate and causing corrosion. Furthermore, the upper connecting plate is fitted with the decorative panel via a mating part to assemble the first sealing strip, improving the stability of the first sealing strip after assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0025] Figure 2 An exploded view of the top of the garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the clothing processing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The top of the garment processing equipment shown is a cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The sectional view shown is an enlarged view of region D.

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 3 The top of the garment processing equipment shown is a cross-sectional view along the BB direction.

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The sectional view shown is an enlarged view of region E.

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 3 The shown is a cross-sectional view of the top of the garment processing equipment along the CC direction.

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The sectional view shown is an enlarged view of region F.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 10. Garment processing equipment;

[0035] 100. Housing; 200. Decorative panel; 300. Top connecting plate; 400. First sealing strip; 500. Reinforcing plate;

[0036] 110. Base; 120. U-shaped housing; 130. Top cover; 140. Front door panel;

[0037] 131. Water inlet channel; 132. Settled platform; 133. Positioning pin; 141. Upper end wall; 310. Fitting part; 320. Water guide channel; 330. Positioning hole; 210. First hook; 220. Second hook; 510. Second locking hole; 520. Second locking part; 1411. First locking hole; 1412. First locking part. Detailed Implementation

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] This application provides a garment processing device, which can be a household garment processing device such as a washing machine, dryer, shoe washer, washer-dryer combo, or washer-dryer set. For an example, please refer to [link to example]. Figures 1-5 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the top of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 for Figure 3 The shown is a cross-sectional view of the top of the garment processing equipment along the AA direction. Figure 5 for Figure 4 The cross-sectional view shown is an enlarged view of region D. The garment handling device 10 includes a top cover 130, a decorative panel 200, an upper connecting plate 300, and a first sealing strip 400.

[0042] The top cover 130 has a recessed water channel 131 at its edge; the decorative panel 200 is mounted above the water channel 131; the upper connecting plate 300 is located below the top cover 130 to support it, and the edge of the upper connecting plate 300 forms a mating part 310 opposite to the decorative panel 200; the first sealing strip 400 is located between the decorative panel 200 and the mating part 310, and is sealed to the decorative panel 200, the mating part 310, and the outer wall of the water channel 131.

[0043] It should be noted that the housing 100 of the garment processing equipment 10 is assembled from a base 110, a U-shaped shell 120, a top cover 130, and a front panel 140. To enhance the stability of the connection between the top cover 130 and the U-shaped shell 120, an upper connecting plate 300 is fixedly connected to the front side above the U-shaped shell 120. The upper connecting plate 300 supports the front part of the top cover 130, preventing the front of the top cover 130 from collapsing and improving product quality. The upper connecting plate 300 is fixedly connected to the connecting boss on the top of the U-shaped shell 120, for example, by screws. The upper connecting plate 300 can be made of metal or other high-strength materials.

[0044] Optionally, the edge of the top cover 130 is connected to a forward-extending positioning pin 133, and the mating part 310 has a positioning hole 330. The positioning pin 133 is adapted to be inserted into the positioning hole 330 so that the top cover 130 is positioned on the upper connecting plate 300. By engaging with the positioning hole 330, the positioning pin 133 of the top cover 130 can quickly and accurately locate the installation position of the top cover 130 on the upper connecting plate 300, which helps to improve the installation efficiency of the top cover 130.

[0045] The front door panel 140 is a one-piece front door panel that integrates the door panel and control panel. The edges of the front door panel 140 are bent to form a rearward-extending flange, which is fixedly connected to the U-shaped housing 120 via an integrally formed connecting boss on the flange, thus improving the stability of the connection between the front door panel 140 and the U-shaped housing 120. A decorative panel 200 is installed on the top wall of the front door panel 140 to decorate the front door panel 140 and enhance the aesthetics of the garment handling equipment 10. The decorative panel 200 can be made of glass or wood.

[0046] The first sealing strip 400 can be made of a flexible material with waterproof properties, such as silicone, rubber, or foam. The first sealing strip 400 can be sealed to the decorative panel 200 and the top cover 130 by adhesive, interference fit, or other means.

[0047] In the garment processing device 10 of this application, a decorative panel 200 is mounted above a water inlet trough 131. By covering the water inlet trough 131, it serves the same purpose as a decorative top cover 130. A connection gap is formed between the decorative panel 200 and the top cover 130. When water accumulates above the top cover 130, the water flows into the water inlet trough 131 through the connection gap. The water inlet trough 131 directs the water away from the electrical components of the garment processing device 10, preventing the electrical components from coming into contact with water and causing safety hazards. A first sealing strip 400 is sealed to the edges of the decorative panel 200 and the top cover 130 to block the path of water in the water inlet trough 131 flowing into the upper connecting plate 300 through the gap between the edge of the top cover 130 and the decorative panel 200. This prevents water overflowing from the water inlet trough 131 from flowing onto the upper connecting plate 300 and causing corrosion to the upper connecting plate 300. In addition, the upper plate 300 is equipped with a mating part 310 to cooperate with the decorative plate 200 to assemble the first sealing strip 400, which can improve the stability of the first sealing strip 400 after assembly.

[0048] Preferably, the sealing strip is also sealed to the mating part 310 to further improve the waterproof effect.

[0049] In some embodiments, the top cover 130 is recessed with a recessed platform 132, which is adjacent to the water inlet trough 131. The end of the decorative panel 200 overlaps the recessed platform 132 so that the top surface of the decorative panel 200 is flush with the top surface of the top cover 130. In this way, the top surface of the decorative panel 200 is flush with the top surface of the top cover 130, which can reduce water accumulation in the gap between the decorative panel 200 and the top cover 130, and also improve the aesthetics of the clothing processing equipment 10.

[0050] Optionally, a second sealing strip (not shown in the figure) is also provided between the inner wall of the recessed platform 132 and the decorative panel 200. In this way, the second sealing strip can further improve the water drainage effect of the top cover 130 by providing a secondary seal between the decorative panel 200 and the top cover 130.

[0051] Preferably, along the left-right direction of the garment processing device 10, the bottom wall of the water inlet trough 131 gradually decreases in height from the middle to both sides; or the bottom wall of the water inlet trough 131 gradually decreases or increases in height from left to right. This facilitates the rapid diversion of water in the water inlet trough 131 to both sides of the garment processing device 10, preventing excessive water accumulation in the water inlet trough 131 and overflow, which could cause the first sealing strip 400 to fail due to prolonged immersion in water.

[0052] In some embodiments, the upper plate 300 is recessed and has a water guide groove 320 positioned below the water inlet groove 131. Thus, when the first sealing strip 400 fails, causing water to overflow from the water inlet groove 131 onto the upper plate 300, the water guide groove 320 directs the water away from the electrical components of the garment handling device 10, providing double protection against water damage to the electrical components. Preferably, the surface of the upper plate 300 is coated with a waterproof and corrosion-resistant material such as epoxy resin, acrylic, or composite ceramic.

[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 6-7 , Figure 6 for Figure 3 The image shows a sectional view of the top of the garment processing equipment along the BB direction. Figure 7 for Figure 6 The cross-sectional view shown is an enlarged view in region E. The front panel 140 of the garment processing device 10 includes an upper end wall 141, and a decorative panel 200 is disposed on top of the upper end wall 141 and detachably connected to the upper end wall 141. The detachable connection of the decorative panel 200 to the upper end wall 141 allows the user to remove and replace the decorative panel 200, thereby changing the appearance of the garment processing device 10 according to their mood, providing a better visual effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0054] Optionally, the upper end wall 141 is provided with a first locking hole 1411, and a first locking part 1412 is provided on the wall of the first locking hole 1411. A first hook 210 is provided on the lower surface of the decorative panel 200. The first hook 210 passes through the first locking hole 1411 and engages with the first locking part 1412, so that the decorative panel 200 is detachably connected to the upper end wall 141. In this way, the decorative panel 200 and the front door panel 140 can be quickly disassembled and assembled.

[0055] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 8-9 , Figure 8 for Figure 3 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the top of the garment processing equipment along the CC direction. Figure 9 for Figure 8 The cross-sectional view shown is an enlarged view of region F. The garment processing device 10 also includes a reinforcing plate 500 disposed on the upper end wall 141. The reinforcing plate 500 is used to improve the structural strength of the front door panel 140 and prevent damage to the front door panel 140. The reinforcing plate 500 has a second locking hole 510, and a second locking portion 520 is provided on the wall of the second locking hole 510. A second hook 220 is provided on the lower surface of the decorative panel 200, and the second hook 220 passes through the second locking hole 510 and engages with the second locking portion 520. This further improves the stability of the decorative panel 200 after installation. The reinforcing plate 500 can be disposed on the upper side or the lower side of the upper end wall 141. For example, the reinforcing plate 500 is disposed on the lower side of the upper end wall 141, that is, the reinforcing plate 500 and the decorative panel 200 are disposed on opposite sides of the upper end wall 141; the upper end wall 141 has a through hole, and the second hook 220 passes through the through hole and the second locking hole 510 in sequence.

[0056] In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate 500 and the top cover 130 are fixedly connected to the upper connecting plate 300. It is understood that because the garment processing device 10 continuously vibrates during operation, the gaps between the top cover 130 and the front door panel 140 and the decorative panel 200 may continuously increase, making leakage more likely. Since the reinforcing plate 500 is fixedly connected to the front door panel 140 and the decorative panel 200, and the reinforcing plate 500 is fixedly connected to the top cover 130 via the upper connecting plate 300, the connection strength between the top cover 130 and the front door panel 140 and the decorative panel 200 is increased, preventing the gaps between the top cover 130 and the front door panel 140 and the decorative panel 200 from continuously increasing, thus improving the waterproof effect of the garment processing device 10.

[0057] Optionally, the edge of the reinforcing plate 500 is bent to form a downwardly extending flap, and the edge portion of the upper connecting plate 300 is positioned opposite to the flap and fixedly connected by screws.

[0058] In some embodiments, the decorative panel 200 is further provided with a downwardly extending connecting rib, which is fixedly disposed between the edge portion of the upper connecting plate 300 and the flap.

[0059] In the garment processing device 10 of this application, a decorative panel 200 is mounted above a water inlet trough 131. By covering the water inlet trough 131, it serves the same purpose as a decorative top cover 130. A connection gap is formed between the decorative panel 200 and the top cover 130. When water accumulates above the top cover 130, the water flows into the water inlet trough 131 through the connection gap. The water inlet trough 131 directs the water away from the electrical components of the garment processing device 10, preventing the electrical components from coming into contact with water and causing safety hazards. A first sealing strip 400 is sealed to the edges of the decorative panel 200 and the top cover 130 to block the path of water in the water inlet trough 131 flowing into the upper connecting plate 300 through the gap between the edge of the top cover 130 and the decorative panel 200. This prevents water overflowing from the water inlet trough 131 from flowing onto the upper connecting plate 300 and causing corrosion to the upper connecting plate 300. In addition, the upper plate 300 is equipped with a mating part 310 to cooperate with the decorative plate 200 to assemble the first sealing strip 400, which can improve the stability of the first sealing strip 400 after assembly.

[0060] The above provides a detailed description of the garment processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application. 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 garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The top cover has a recessed water channel along its edge. Decorative panels are installed above the water inlet trough; An upper connecting plate is disposed below the top cover and is used to support the top cover. The edge of the upper connecting plate forms a mating part that is opposite to the decorative panel. The first sealing strip is disposed between the decorative panel and the mating part, and is sealed to the edge of the decorative panel and the top cover.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover is recessed and has a recessed platform, which is adjacent to the water inlet channel. The end of the decorative panel overlaps the recessed platform so that the top surface of the decorative panel is flush with the top surface of the top cover.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, A second sealing strip is also provided between the inner wall of the recessed platform and the decorative panel.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment, the bottom wall of the water inlet gradually decreases in height from the center to both sides; or The bottom wall of the water intake channel gradually decreases or increases in height from left to right.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper plate is recessed and has a water guide groove, which is located below the water inlet groove.

6. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The edge portion of the top cover is connected to a forward-extending positioning pin, and the mating part has a positioning hole. The positioning pin is adapted to be inserted into the positioning hole so that the top cover is positioned on the upper plate.

7. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It also includes a front door panel, which includes an upper wall, and a decorative panel is disposed on top of the upper wall and detachably connected to the upper wall.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper end wall is provided with a first locking hole, and a first locking part is provided on the hole wall of the first locking hole. The lower surface of the decorative panel is provided with a first hook, and the first hook passes through the first locking hole and locks with the first locking part, so that the decorative panel and the upper end wall can be detachably connected.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a reinforcing plate disposed on the upper end wall, the reinforcing plate having a second locking hole, and a second locking part disposed on the hole wall of the second locking hole; a second hook is disposed on the lower surface of the decorative plate, the second hook passing through the second locking hole and engaging with the second locking part.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate and the top cover are fixedly connected to the upper connecting plate.

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