Washing machine

Abstract

The application relates to the household appliance technical field and provides a washing machine, which comprises a shell, a washing drum and a door assembly; the washing drum is arranged in the shell, and a gap is formed between the washing drum and the shell; the door assembly is arranged on the shell; the door assembly comprises a base and a door cover; the base is provided with a taking opening; the door cover is slidably arranged on the base in the horizontal direction and can be switched between a first position and a second position; in the first position, the door cover covers the taking opening; in the second position, the door cover opens the taking opening, and the door cover is at least partially arranged in the gap. The door cover can be slid in the horizontal direction to open the taking opening, and after being opened, the door cover does not need to occupy the top space of the washing machine, so that the space occupation is reduced. When the sliding door cover is opened, the door cover mainly moves to the side and is at least partially embedded in the gap between the shell and the washing drum, so that the door cover almost does not occupy the additional space of the top and the front of the washing machine. When the door cover is opened or closed, the user does not need to make a large-amplitude action, and the use convenience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular relates to a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the door structure of pulsator washing machines generally adopts a top-opening flip-down design, achieving vertical opening and closing of the door through a hinge mechanism. One side of the upper door cover is usually rotatably mounted on the frame. When opening or closing the upper door cover, the upper door cover rotates relative to the frame, thus opening or closing the door. However, because the upper door cover needs to rotate relative to the frame when opening or closing, it requires a large space to open or close, and the user usually needs to make a large arm movement when opening or closing the upper door cover, which is inconvenient for the user. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a washing machine to solve the problem that existing washing machines occupy a large space during the opening and closing of the door, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a washing machine, comprising:

[0005] case;

[0006] A washing drum is disposed inside the housing, and there is a gap between the washing drum and the housing;

[0007] A door assembly is disposed on the housing; the door assembly includes a base and a door cover, the base is provided with an opening for retrieving an object, the door cover is slidably disposed on the base in a horizontal direction, and can switch between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the door cover covers the opening for retrieving an object; in the second position, the door cover opens the opening for retrieving an object, and the door cover is at least partially located within the gap.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the base has a first mounting groove, which corresponds to the retrieval opening, and a guide rail is formed in the first mounting groove, with the door cover slidably mounted on the guide rail.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the first mounting groove is provided with a limiting part, which is located on the side of the door cover away from the washing drum.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, a retraction opening is provided on one side of the base, the retraction opening communicates with the gap, a guide groove is provided on the side of the base, and the door cover is adapted to pass through the retraction opening and slide relative to the guide groove to enter or leave the gap and switch between the first position and the second position.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the door cover includes a first cover plate, a second cover plate, and a third cover plate arranged sequentially; there are multiple second cover plates, and the multiple second cover plates are arranged side by side in sequence, with adjacent second cover plates hinged together.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the first cover plate is provided with a first shaft hole, and the second cover plate is provided with a first door hinge. The first door hinge passes through the first shaft hole to connect the first cover plate and the second cover plate.

[0013] The second cover plate is also provided with a second shaft hole, which is used to connect with the first door hinge on the second cover plate at the rear end;

[0014] The third cover plate is provided with a second door hinge, which is used to connect with the second shaft hole on the front end of the second cover plate.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the guide groove is provided with a baffle rib, and the third cover plate is provided with a protrusion; at the first position, the protrusion abuts against the baffle rib to prevent the third cover plate from disengaging from the guide groove.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, a handle is provided above the first cover plate;

[0017] And / or, a stop portion is provided below the second cover plate to limit the rotation angle of the adjacent second cover plate.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the door cover is provided with a magnet, and the base is provided with a magnetic door switch. When the door cover is in the first position, the position of the magnet corresponds to the position of the magnetic door switch.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, a second mounting groove is provided on the side of the door cover, and the magnet is mounted in the second mounting groove;

[0020] And / or, the base is provided with a mounting post, the door magnetic switch is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting post is connected to the mounting hole by a fastener.

[0021] The washing machine provided in this application includes a housing, a washing drum, and a door assembly. The washing drum is disposed within the housing, and a gap exists between the washing drum and the housing. The door assembly covers the housing. The door assembly includes a base and a door cover. The base has a retrieval opening, and the door cover is slidably disposed on the base in a horizontal direction and can switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the door cover covers the retrieval opening; in the second position, the door cover opens the retrieval opening, and the door cover is at least partially located within the gap. The door cover can be pushed, pulled, and slid horizontally to open the retrieval opening. After opening, it does not occupy the top space of the washing machine, reducing the space occupied during the opening and closing process. Furthermore, the sliding door cover mainly moves to the side when opened and is at least partially embedded in the gap between the housing and the washing drum, hardly occupying any additional space at the top and front of the washing machine. Moreover, the user does not need to make large arm movements when opening or closing the door cover, improving user convenience.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the washing machine's state when the door is in the first position, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the washing machine's state when the door is in the second position, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the washing machine when the door is in the first position, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the door assembly provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the door cover provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first cover plate provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second cover plate provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third cover plate provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the base provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 .

[0034] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the base provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 .

[0035] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0036] Figure 12 for Figure 10 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 1. Housing; 11. Gap; 2. Washing drum; 3. Door assembly;

[0039] 100. Base; 110. Retrieval opening; 120. First mounting slot; 130. Guide rail; 140. Limiting part; 101. Retraction opening; 150. Guide groove; 151. Stop rib; 160. Door magnetic switch; 161. Mounting hole; 170. Mounting post;

[0040] 200, Door cover; 210, First cover plate; 220, Second cover plate; 230, Third cover plate; 211, First shaft hole; 212, Handle; 221, First door hinge; 222, Second shaft hole; 223, Stop part; 231, Second door hinge; 232, Protrusion; 240, Magnet; 250, Second mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0046] In related technologies, the door structure of currently commercially available fully automatic washing machines generally adopts a top-opening flip-down design, achieving vertical opening and closing of the door through a hinge mechanism. However, with the increasing washing needs of modern families and the trend towards larger capacity products, the height of mainstream models has exceeded 90cm, with a considerable number even reaching over 110cm. This structure exposes significant ergonomic flaws in actual use: users need to perform a vertical flip-down motion of approximately 100° or more to open the door. For users under 160cm tall, the operating height often exceeds the comfortable range of their natural arm span. Many users have reported difficulty opening and closing the door, and some even need to use auxiliary tools or adopt dangerous postures to operate it, posing serious safety hazards.

[0047] This application provides a washing machine to solve the problem that existing washing machines occupy a large space during the opening and closing of the door, resulting in a poor user experience. The following will be discussed in conjunction with the attached... Figure 1-12 Please provide an explanation.

[0048] The washing machine provided in this application embodiment is referenced. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the device includes a housing 1, a washing drum 2, and a door assembly 3. The washing drum 2 is disposed inside the housing 1, and there is a gap 11 between the washing drum 2 and the housing 1. The door assembly 3 covers the housing 1. The door assembly 3 includes a base 100 and a door cover 200. The base 100 is provided with a retrieval opening 110. The door cover 200 is slidably disposed on the base 100 in the horizontal direction and can switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the door cover 200 covers the retrieval opening 110. In the second position, the door cover 200 opens the retrieval opening 110, and the door cover 200 is at least partially located within the gap 11.

[0049] In this embodiment, the washing drum 2 of the washing machine is installed in the housing 1, and an annular gap 11 is formed between the washing drum 2 and the side wall of the housing 1. The door assembly 3 is installed on the top of the housing 1 and includes a base 100 and a door cover 200. The base 100 is installed on the housing 1 and has a loading port 110, which is where the user puts in and takes out clothes. The door cover 200 can be pushed, pulled, and slid horizontally to move from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the door cover 200 completely covers the loading port 110 of the base 100, sealing the washing drum 2 and providing waterproofing and dustproofing. When the user needs to take in or take out clothes, the door cover 200 is pulled (or pushed) horizontally to the second position, removing it from the loading port 110. At this time, the loading port 110 is opened for convenient operation.

[0050] Because the door cover 200 slides horizontally, it doesn't flip upwards like a traditional top-loading door cover 200 when opened, thus freeing up space above the washing machine. The opened door cover 200 not only doesn't occupy top space, but its main direction of movement is horizontal, and it cleverly utilizes the gap 11 between the washing drum 2 and the casing 1 for "hiding." This means it also significantly reduces the space it occupies in front of the washing machine. Compared to the fan-shaped space required for a traditional door cover 200 to rotate, this design allows the washing machine to be placed closer to a wall or other furniture, improving space utilization efficiency.

[0051] The user's action of opening and closing the door cover 200 has changed from lifting / lowering upwards to pushing and pulling horizontally. This action is more ergonomic, eliminating the need for large, unnatural upward or downward arm movements. For users who are shorter, have shorter arms, or have limited waist or shoulder mobility (such as the elderly or pregnant women), this operation method greatly reduces the difficulty of use. Furthermore, the entire opening and closing process is smoother and more stable, without the sudden descent sensation that can occur with traditional door covers 200 due to gravity. Users can easily and comfortably take out and put away clothing, improving overall user comfort and satisfaction.

[0052] More specifically, the washing drum 2 may include an inner drum and an outer drum. In a second position, the door cover 200 opens the access port 110, and the door cover 200 is at least partially located within the gap 11 between the outer drum and the housing 1.

[0053] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, the base 100 has a first mounting groove 120, which is set to correspond to the retrieval opening 110, and a guide rail 130 is formed in the first mounting groove 120, and the door cover 200 is slidably mounted on the guide rail 130.

[0054] In this embodiment, a first mounting groove 120 is machined on the base 100, which is provided corresponding to the retrieval opening 110 for mounting the door cover 200. Guide rails 130 are provided on both sides of the first mounting groove 120, and the door cover 200 is slidably mounted on the guide rails 130, allowing it to slide along the guide rails 130 and thus switch between a first position and a second position.

[0055] During the sliding of the door cover 200 along the guide rail 130, the weight of the door cover 200 and the frictional force during sliding are mainly borne and distributed by the guide rail 130. As the main contact and load-bearing component between the door cover 200 and the base 100, the guide rail 130 plays a crucial supporting role, preventing the door cover 200 from scratching the base 100 over a large area during long-term reciprocating motion, while ensuring smooth sliding of the door cover 200.

[0056] Alternatively, the guide rail 130 and the base can be designed as separate parts, and the guide rail 130 can be replaced with other materials such as metal for better results.

[0057] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, the first mounting groove 120 is provided with a limiting part 140, which is located on the side of the door cover 200 away from the washing drum 2.

[0058] In this embodiment, the limiting part 140 can be a protrusion, a block, a snap-fit ​​structure, or any physical structure that can limit the range or position of movement of the door cover 200. Its function is to prevent the door cover 200 from disengaging from the first mounting groove 120, ensure that the door cover 200 is always kept in the correct position, and ensure that the opening and closing function of the retrieval port 110 is stable and reliable.

[0059] For example, both sides of the first mounting groove 120 may be provided with limiting portions 140, and the number of limiting portions 140 may be multiple, with multiple limiting portions 140 being provided at intervals.

[0060] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, a receiving opening 101 is provided on one side of the base 100, the receiving opening 101 is connected to the gap 11, and a guide groove 150 is provided on the side of the base 100. The door cover 200 is adapted to pass through the receiving opening 101 and slide relative to the guide groove 150 to enter or leave the gap 11 and switch between a first position and a second position.

[0061] For example, the base 100 may include a base plate and side plates disposed around the base plate, such that the base 100 forms a cover-like structure. A retraction opening 101 and a sliding groove are provided on one of the side plates. The cover 200 is designed to pass through the retraction opening 101 and slide relative to the guide groove 150. This means that a portion (e.g., an edge) of the cover 200 will enter the guide groove 150 and move along the guide groove 150, thereby causing the cover 200 to at least partially enter the gap 11.

[0062] By sliding, the door cover 200 can slide out of the gap 11 or slide back into the gap 11 during the switching between the first and second positions. When opened, the door cover 200 can be completely hidden within the gap 11, making the exterior look cleaner.

[0063] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the door cover 200 includes a first cover plate 210, a second cover plate 220 and a third cover plate 230 arranged in sequence; there are multiple second cover plates 220, and the multiple second cover plates 220 are arranged side by side in sequence, and the two adjacent second cover plates 220 are hinged together.

[0064] In this embodiment, the first cover plate 210 is the starting part of the door cover 200, located outside the base 100; the second cover plate 220 is the middle part of the door cover 200; and the third cover plate 230 is the end part of the door cover 200. During the sliding opening and closing process of the door cover 200, the third door cover 200 is always hidden under the base 100.

[0065] Furthermore, multiple second cover plates 220 are arranged side by side in sequence, and two adjacent second cover plates 220 are hinged together. That is, the connection between two adjacent second cover plates 220 is not rigid, but can rotate relative to each other within a certain angle. This allows the door cover 200 to dynamically change its shape as it enters the gap 11 through the opening 101, so that the door cover 200 can be more smoothly hidden in the gap 11.

[0066] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first cover plate 210 is provided with a first shaft hole 211, and the second cover plate 220 is provided with a first door hinge 221. The first door hinge 221 passes through the first shaft hole 211 to connect the first cover plate 210 and the second cover plate 220. The second cover plate 220 is also provided with a second shaft hole 222, which is used to connect with the first door hinge 221 on the rear end of the second cover plate 220. The third cover plate 230 is provided with a second door hinge 231, which is used to connect with the second shaft hole 222 on the front end of the second cover plate 220.

[0067] By setting the door hinge and the shaft hole, the door cover 200 forms a chain-like structure. During the sliding process of the door cover 200, it dynamically changes its shape according to its position and enters the gap 11 better.

[0068] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 4 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the guide groove 150 is provided with a baffle 151, and the third cover plate 230 is provided with a protrusion 232; in the first position, the protrusion 232 abuts against the baffle 151 to prevent the third cover plate 230 from disengaging from the guide groove 150.

[0069] For example, the baffle 151 is a raised structure inside or on the edge of the guide groove 150. It can be a "rib" extending from the bottom, side wall, or a specific location of the guide groove 150. The presence of this baffle 151 increases the constraint of the guide groove 150 on the sliding door cover 200. It prevents the third cover plate 230 (and the entire door cover 200 connected to it) from sliding out of the guide groove 150 due to external force or other reasons when in the first position, thereby achieving anti-detachment of the door cover 200, increasing the safety of use, and making the washing machine operate more stably and reliably.

[0070] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a handle 212 is provided above the first cover plate 210, which makes it convenient for users to grip the door cover 200 during opening or closing, making it easier to open or close the door cover 200.

[0071] For example, the handle 212 may be a solid structure fixed to the first cover plate 210, such as an integrally formed protrusion; the handle 212 may be a detachable component, such as being installed on the first cover plate 210 by a snap or screw; the handle 212 may be foldable and can be stored away when not in use to avoid taking up space or accidental collisions; the handle 212 may be made of different materials, such as plastic, metal or rubber, to provide different grip and durability, and this embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0072] In addition, when the door cover 200 is in the second position, the handle 212 can also act as a limit to prevent the door cover 200 from sliding entirely into the gap 11.

[0073] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, a stop portion 223 is provided below the second cover plate 220. The stop portion 223 is located on the side close to the second cover plate 220 connected to it, and is used to limit the rotation angle of the adjacent second cover plates 220, thereby preventing the adjacent second cover plates 220 from stacking or overlapping during the sliding of the door cover 200, and ensuring that the door cover 200 can smoothly enter the gap 11 through the opening 101.

[0074] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 12 As shown, the door cover 200 is equipped with a magnet 240, and the base 100 is equipped with a magnetic door switch 160. When the door cover 200 is in the first position, the position of the magnet 240 corresponds to the position of the magnetic door switch 160.

[0075] For example, the magnetic door switch 160 is an electronic component that is sensitive to magnetic fields. When a magnet 240 approaches, it changes its electrical state (e.g., from off to on, or vice versa).

[0076] When the door cover 200 is in the first position (i.e., fully closed or in a specific designed closed position), the magnet 240 on the door cover 200 is located directly above or in front of the magnetic door switch 160 on the base 100. The magnetic field generated by the magnet 240 triggers the magnetic door switch 160, causing its state to change (e.g., activating the circuit). This state change can be detected by the washing machine's control system. By combining the magnet 240 and the magnetic door switch 160, a non-contact, reliable method is provided for the washing machine to detect whether the door cover 200 is closed. This allows the washing machine's control system to accurately determine the state of the door cover 200 and perform corresponding program control and safety protection accordingly, improving the product's intelligence and safety.

[0077] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 12 As shown, a second mounting groove 250 is provided on the side of the door cover 200, and the magnet 240 is installed in the second mounting groove 250. For example, the magnet 240 can be embedded, snapped or glued in the second mounting groove 250 to ensure that the position of the magnet 240 on the door cover 200 is fixed and will not move during use, thereby ensuring precise alignment with the door magnetic switch 160 on the base 100.

[0078] In an optional embodiment, the base 100 is provided with a mounting post 170, and the magnetic door switch 160 is provided with a mounting hole 161. The mounting post 170 is connected to the mounting hole 161 by fasteners. Using fasteners (such as screws or bolts) to connect the mounting post 170 and the mounting hole 161 provides a more secure connection than simple snap-fit ​​or adhesive, ensuring that the magnetic door switch 160 will not loosen or shift during the operation of the washing machine (which may involve vibration). The design of the mounting post 170 and the mounting hole 161 allows for very precise installation of the magnetic door switch 160, ensuring reliable alignment with the magnet 240 of the door cover 200. Furthermore, the use of standard fasteners generally makes assembly, subsequent maintenance, and replacement more convenient.

[0079] The washing machine provided in this application embodiment includes a housing 1, a washing drum 2, and a door assembly 3. The washing drum 2 is disposed inside the housing 1, and a gap 11 exists between the washing drum 2 and the housing 1. The door assembly 3 covers the housing 1. The door assembly 3 includes a base 100 and a door cover 200. The base 100 is provided with a retrieval opening 110. The door cover 200 is slidably disposed on the base 100 in a horizontal direction and can switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the door cover 200 covers the retrieval opening 110. In the second position, the door cover 200 opens the retrieval opening 110, and the door cover 200 is at least partially located within the gap 11. The door cover 200 can be pushed, pulled, and slid horizontally to open the retrieval opening 110. After opening, it does not occupy the top space of the washing machine, reducing the space occupied during the opening and closing process. Furthermore, when the sliding door cover 200 is opened, it mainly moves to the side and is at least partially embedded in the gap 11 between the housing 1 and the washing drum 2, hardly occupying any additional space at the top and front of the washing machine. Moreover, users do not need to make large arm movements when opening or closing the door cover 200, which improves the convenience of use.

[0080] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0081] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that, include: case; A washing drum is disposed inside the housing, and there is a gap between the washing drum and the housing; A door assembly is disposed on the housing; the door assembly includes a base and a door cover, the base is provided with an access opening, the door cover is slidably disposed on the base in a horizontal direction, and can switch between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the door cover covers the access opening; In the second position, the door cover opens the retrieval port, and the door cover is at least partially located within the gap.

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has a first mounting groove, which corresponds to the retrieval opening, and a guide rail is formed in the first mounting groove, with the door cover slidably mounted on the guide rail.

3. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first mounting groove is provided with a limiting part, which is located on the side of the door cover away from the washing drum.

4. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has a retraction opening on one side, which connects to the gap. The base has a guide groove on its side. The door cover is adapted to pass through the retraction opening and slide relative to the guide groove to enter or leave the gap and switch between the first position and the second position.

5. The washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The door cover includes a first cover plate, a second cover plate, and a third cover plate arranged in sequence; there are multiple second cover plates, and the multiple second cover plates are arranged side by side in sequence, with adjacent second cover plates hinged together.

6. The washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first cover plate is provided with a first shaft hole, and the second cover plate is provided with a first door hinge. The first door hinge passes through the first shaft hole to connect the first cover plate and the second cover plate. The second cover plate is also provided with a second shaft hole, which is used to connect with the first door hinge on the second cover plate at the rear end; The third cover plate is provided with a second door hinge, which is used to connect with the second shaft hole on the front end of the second cover plate.

7. The washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide groove is provided with a baffle, and the third cover plate is provided with a protrusion; at the first position, the protrusion abuts against the baffle to prevent the third cover plate from disengaging from the guide groove.

8. The washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, A handle is provided on the top of the first cover plate; And / or, a stop portion is provided below the second cover plate to limit the rotation angle of the adjacent second cover plate.

9. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The door cover is equipped with a magnet, and the base is equipped with a magnetic door switch. When the door cover is in the first position, the position of the magnet corresponds to the position of the magnetic door switch.

10. The washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The side of the door cover is provided with a second mounting groove, and the magnet is mounted in the second mounting groove; And / or, the base is provided with a mounting post, the door magnetic switch is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting post is connected to the mounting hole by a fastener.

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