A washing machine base assembly capable of realizing lower water discharge and upper water discharge

Abstract

The utility model provides a washing machine base assembly can realize lower drainage and upper drainage, including base, lower drainage assembly, upper drainage assembly, first closure and second closure, is provided with first installation part for installing lower drainage assembly and second installation part for installing upper drainage assembly on the base. The washing machine base assembly of the utility model through setting up lower drainage assembly, upper drainage assembly, first closure and second closure, when lower drainage assembly installs in first installation part, installs second closure on second installation part to form lower drainage base assembly, when upper drainage assembly installs in second installation part, installs first closure on first installation part to form upper drainage base assembly, so that upper drainage function and lower drainage function can realize on a set of base, save the cost of mould opening, and installation is also more convenient and simple, and user does not need to match two different washing machines, thereby reducing the purchase cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of washing machine technology, and in particular to a washing machine base assembly that can realize both bottom drainage and top drainage. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are two different drainage structures in the washing machine market: top-drainage and bottom-drainage. Top-drainage models require a dedicated top-drainage pump to pump water upwards, while bottom-drainage models do not require a dedicated top-drainage pump and rely on gravity to drain water downwards. To achieve these two different drainage functions, two different washing machines are required, which increases costs and mold-making fees.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a washing machine base assembly that is simple in structure, low in cost, low in mold opening cost, easy to install, and highly practical, and can realize both bottom drainage and top drainage, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A washing machine base assembly designed for this purpose, capable of both bottom and top drainage, includes a base, characterized in that it further includes a bottom drainage assembly, an top drainage assembly, a first closure, and a second closure. The base is provided with a first mounting portion for mounting the bottom drainage assembly and a second mounting portion for mounting the top drainage assembly. When the bottom drainage assembly is mounted on the first mounting portion, the second closure is mounted on the second mounting portion to form a bottom drainage base assembly. When the top drainage assembly is mounted on the second mounting portion, the first closure is mounted on the first mounting portion to form a top drainage base assembly.

[0006] The drain assembly includes a drain connector and a drain connection pipe that are plugged into each other, and the first mounting part is a first mounting hole for installing the drain connector or the first closure.

[0007] The drain connector has buckles on both sides and snap-fit ​​edges on both sides of the first mounting hole; when the drain connector is installed in the first mounting hole, the buckles and snap-fit ​​edges snap together.

[0008] The drain connector has positioning holes on both sides and positioning pins on the base. The positioning pins are located on both sides of the first mounting hole. When the drain connector is installed in the first mounting hole, the positioning pins are inserted into the positioning holes.

[0009] The upper drainage assembly includes a first upper drainage connecting pipe, a second upper drainage connecting pipe, a drainage pump, and an upper drainage connector. The inlet end of the drainage pump is connected to the first upper drainage connecting pipe, and the outlet end of the drainage pump is connected to the second upper drainage connecting pipe. The upper drainage connector is fitted onto the second upper drainage connecting pipe. The second mounting part includes a second mounting hole for mounting the upper drainage connector and the second sealing member, and a third mounting hole for mounting the drainage pump and the second sealing member.

[0010] The upper drain connector is provided with a groove, and the edge of the second mounting hole is provided with a retaining edge. When the upper drain connector is installed in the second mounting hole, the retaining edge is engaged in the groove.

[0011] The base has a first fixing hole, and the drain pump has a second fixing hole. The fastener passes through the first fixing hole and is then fastened to the second fixing hole to fix the drain pump on the base.

[0012] The first fixing holes are located on both sides of the second mounting hole. A protrusion is provided at one end of the drain pump. When the drain pump is fixed on the base, the protrusion extends into the third mounting hole.

[0013] The base has an inner cavity. When the lower drainage assembly is installed in the first mounting part, the lower drainage connecting pipe is located in the inner cavity. When the upper drainage assembly is installed in the second mounting part, the first upper drainage connecting pipe, the second upper drainage connecting pipe, and the drainage pump are located in the inner cavity.

[0014] The first sealing member has several first ribs around its periphery, and the second sealing member has several second ribs around its periphery. The first sealing member is fastened to the first mounting hole by the first ribs, and the second sealing member is fastened to the second mounting hole or the third mounting hole by the second ribs.

[0015] The washing machine base assembly of this utility model comprises a lower drainage assembly, an upper drainage assembly, a first sealing member, and a second sealing member. When the lower drainage assembly is installed on the first mounting part, the second sealing member is installed on the second mounting part to form a lower drainage base assembly. When the upper drainage assembly is installed on the second mounting part, the first sealing member is installed on the first mounting part to form an upper drainage base assembly. This allows both upper and lower drainage functions to be realized on a single base, saving mold opening costs and making installation more convenient and simple. Users do not need to use two different washing machines, thereby reducing purchase costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the base in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the lower drainage base assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3This is an exploded structural diagram of the lower drainage base assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the upper drainage base assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the upper drainage base assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the upper drainage base assembly from another position in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view along the BB direction. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] See Figures 1-8 The washing machine base assembly, which can realize both bottom drainage and top drainage, includes a base 1, a bottom drainage assembly, a top drainage assembly, a first closure 2, and a second closure 3. The base 1 is provided with a first mounting part for mounting the bottom drainage assembly and a second mounting part for mounting the top drainage assembly. When the bottom drainage assembly is mounted on the first mounting part, the second closure 3 is mounted on the second mounting part to form a bottom drainage base assembly a. When the top drainage assembly is mounted on the second mounting part, the first closure 2 is mounted on the first mounting part to form a top drainage base assembly b.

[0026] The drain assembly includes a drain connector 4 and a drain connecting pipe 5 that are plugged into each other, and the first mounting part is a first mounting hole 6 for mounting the drain connector 4 or the first sealing member 2.

[0027] One end of the drain connector 4 is provided with a plug post 24, and one end of the drain connecting pipe 5 is provided with a plug hole. The plug post 24 and the plug hole are plugged into each other to connect the drain connector 4 and the drain connecting pipe 5. When the washing machine drains water, the water is discharged through the drain connecting pipe 5.

[0028] The drain connector 4 is provided with buckles 7 on both sides, and the first mounting hole 6 is provided with fastening edges 8 on both sides. When the drain connector 4 is installed in the first mounting hole 6, the buckles 7 and the fastening edges 8 fasten each other, thereby fixing the drain connector 4 on the first mounting hole 6 (base 1).

[0029] The drain connector 4 has positioning holes 9 on both sides and positioning pins 10 on the base 1. The positioning pins 10 are located on both sides of the first mounting hole 6. When the drain connector 4 is installed in the first mounting hole 6, the positioning pins 10 are inserted into the positioning holes 9 to position the drain connector 4 and prevent it from becoming loose.

[0030] The upper drainage assembly includes a first upper drainage connecting pipe 11, a second upper drainage connecting pipe 12, a drainage pump 13, and an upper drainage connector 14. The inlet end of the drainage pump 13 is connected to the first upper drainage connecting pipe 11, and the outlet end of the drainage pump 13 is connected to the second upper drainage connecting pipe 12. The upper drainage connector 14 is fitted onto the second upper drainage connecting pipe 12. Water is pumped upward by the drainage pump 13 to achieve upper drainage. The second mounting part includes a second mounting hole 23 for mounting the upper drainage connector 14 and the second sealing member 3, and a third mounting hole 15 for mounting the drainage pump 13 and the second sealing member 3.

[0031] The upper drain connector 14 is provided with a slot 16, and the edge of the second mounting hole 23 is provided with a retaining edge 17. When the upper drain connector 14 is installed in the second mounting hole 23, the retaining edge 17 is inserted into the slot 16, thereby fixing the upper drain connector 14 on the second mounting hole 23 (base 1).

[0032] The base 1 is provided with a first fixing hole 18, and the drain pump 13 is provided with a second fixing hole. The fastener (screw) passes through the first fixing hole 18 and is then fastened to the second fixing hole so that the drain pump 13 is fixed on the base 1.

[0033] The first fixing holes 18 are located on both sides of the second mounting holes 23. One end of the drain pump 13 is provided with a protrusion 19. When the drain pump 13 is fixed on the base 1, the protrusion 19 extends into the third mounting hole 15. The third mounting hole 15 is used to prevent the drain pump 13 from being emptied.

[0034] The base 1 has an inner cavity 20. When the lower drainage assembly is installed in the first mounting part, the lower drainage connecting pipe 5 is located in the inner cavity 20. When the upper drainage assembly is installed in the second mounting part, the first upper drainage connecting pipe 11, the second upper drainage connecting pipe 12 and the drainage pump 13 are located in the inner cavity 20.

[0035] The first sealing member 2 has several first protruding ribs 21 arranged in a ring around its periphery, and the second sealing member 3 has several second protruding ribs 22 arranged in a ring around its periphery. The first sealing member 2 is engaged with the first mounting hole 6 through the first protruding ribs 21, thereby closing the first mounting hole 6. The second sealing member 3 is engaged with the second mounting hole 23 or the third mounting hole 15 through the second protruding ribs 22, thereby closing the second mounting hole 23 or the third mounting hole 15. The first sealing member 2 and the second sealing member 3 are sealing plates. By striking with a hard object, the sealing plates can be removed from the mounting holes, thereby opening the mounting holes.

[0036] When a bottom-drainage model is required, the first sealing member 2 in the first mounting hole 6 is knocked out with a hard object, and then the bottom-drainage connector 4 and the bottom-drainage connecting pipe 5 are installed to realize the bottom-drainage function; at this time, the second sealing member 3 seals the second mounting hole 23 and the third mounting hole 15 respectively.

[0037] When a top-drainage model is required, the second sealing member 3 in the second mounting hole 23 and the second sealing member 3 in the third mounting hole 15 are knocked out with a hard object, and then the first top-drainage connecting pipe 11, the second top-drainage connecting pipe 12, the drainage pump 13 and the top-drainage connector 14 are installed to realize the top-drainage function; at this time, the first sealing member 2 closes the first mounting hole 6.

[0038] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: It also includes a lower drainage assembly, an upper drainage assembly, a first closure (2) and a second closure (3). The base (1) is provided with a first mounting part for mounting the lower drainage assembly and a second mounting part for mounting the upper drainage assembly. When the lower drainage assembly is mounted on the first mounting part, the second closure (3) is mounted on the second mounting part to form a lower drainage base assembly (a). When the upper drainage assembly is mounted on the second mounting part, the first closure (2) is mounted on the first mounting part to form an upper drainage base assembly (b).

2. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drain assembly includes a drain connector (4) and a drain connection pipe (5) that are plugged into each other, and the first mounting part is a first mounting hole (6) for mounting the drain connector (4) or the first closure (2).

3. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drain connector (4) is provided with buckles (7) on both sides, and the first mounting hole (6) is provided with fastening edges (8) on both sides; when the drain connector (4) is installed in the first mounting hole (6), the buckles (7) and the fastening edges (8) fasten to each other.

4. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drain connector (4) has positioning holes (9) on both sides, and positioning pins (10) are provided on the base (1). The positioning pins (10) are located on both sides of the first mounting hole (6). When the drain connector (4) is installed in the first mounting hole (6), the positioning pins (10) are inserted into the positioning holes (9).

5. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper drainage assembly includes a first upper drainage connecting pipe (11), a second upper drainage connecting pipe (12), a drainage pump (13), and an upper drainage connector (14). The inlet end of the drainage pump (13) is connected to the first upper drainage connecting pipe (11), and the outlet end of the drainage pump (13) is connected to the second upper drainage connecting pipe (12). The upper drainage connector (14) is fitted onto the second upper drainage connecting pipe (12). The second mounting part includes a second mounting hole (23) for mounting the upper drainage connector (14) and the second sealing member (3) and a third mounting hole (15) for mounting the drainage pump (13) and the second sealing member (3).

6. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper drain connector (14) is provided with a slot (16), and the edge of the second mounting hole (23) is provided with a retaining edge (17). When the upper drain connector (14) is installed in the second mounting hole (23), the retaining edge (17) is inserted into the slot (16).

7. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a first fixing hole (18), and the drain pump (13) is provided with a second fixing hole. After the fastener passes through the first fixing hole (18), it is fastened to the second fixing hole so that the drain pump (13) is fixed on the base (1).

8. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first fixing hole (18) is located on both sides of the second mounting hole (23). A protrusion (19) is provided at one end of the drain pump (13). When the drain pump (13) is fixed on the base (1), the protrusion (19) extends into the third mounting hole (15).

9. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with an inner cavity (20). When the lower drainage assembly is installed in the first mounting part, the lower drainage connecting pipe (5) is located in the inner cavity (20). When the upper drainage assembly is installed in the second mounting part, the first upper drainage connecting pipe (11), the second upper drainage connecting pipe (12) and the drainage pump (13) are located in the inner cavity (20).

10. The washing machine base assembly capable of both bottom and top drainage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first sealing member (2) has several first ribs (21) around its periphery, and the second sealing member (3) has several second ribs (22) around its periphery. The first sealing member (2) is fitted onto the first mounting hole (6) through the first ribs (21), and the second sealing member (3) is fitted onto the second mounting hole (23) or the third mounting hole (15) through the second ribs (22).

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