Rotating base for detecting impeller of washing machine

By designing a rotating base for testing the pulsator of a washing machine, and using a mounting base, rotating shaft, bearing, and height gauge to detect pulsator vibration, the problem of washing machine vibration caused by unstable pulsator center of gravity is solved, and the accuracy and stability of pulsator quality testing are achieved.

CN224535391UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21ZHEJIANG XUNHENG MOLD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG XUNHENG MOLD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-10-17
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

When the washing machine's impeller rotates at high speed, its center of gravity may become unstable, causing vibration and affecting the washing machine's operation.

Method used

A rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine is designed, including a mounting base, a rotating shaft, and a bearing. The bearing ensures smooth rotation, and a height gauge is used to detect the vibration amplitude of the impeller. The impeller is fixed with mounting bolts and toothed grooves, and a limiting ring block improves the stability of installation and positioning.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise detection of the pulsator's quality, ensuring the pulsator's stability during high-speed rotation, reducing washing machine vibration, and improving detection accuracy and installation stability.

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Abstract

The application relates to a rotating base for detecting a washing machine pulsator, which comprises a mounting seat, a through slot formed in the mounting seat, a rotating shaft and a bearing one, a mounting groove one for accommodating the bearing one is formed in the top of the mounting seat, the rotating shaft is arranged on the mounting seat in a rotating mode through the through slot and the bearing one, and the end of the rotating shaft protruding from the mounting seat is used for coaxial connection with the pulsator. The application has the effect that the height gauge is read through cooperation to monitor the vibration amplitude when the pulsator rotates, so that whether the pulsator meets the quality requirement is detected, and the quality of the washing machine pulsator is conveniently monitored through the detection device.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of washing machine testing equipment, and in particular to a rotating base for testing the impeller of a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] A top-loading washing machine is a cleaning appliance that uses electrical energy to generate mechanical action to wash clothes. It mainly consists of a casing, a vertical washing and spin-drying tub, and a pulsator located at the bottom of the washing and spin-drying tub.

[0003] As the core agitator component, the washing machine's impeller may experience instability in its center of gravity after production, leading to significant vibrations during high-speed rotation and affecting the machine's performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To facilitate monitoring the quality of a washing machine pulsator, this application provides a rotating base for testing a washing machine pulsator.

[0005] This application provides a rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A rotating base for detecting a washing machine impeller includes a mounting base with a through groove, a rotating shaft and a bearing. The top of the mounting base has a mounting groove for accommodating the bearing. The rotating shaft passes through the through groove and is rotatably mounted on the mounting base via the bearing. The end of the rotating shaft protruding from the mounting base is used for coaxial connection with the impeller.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to test the quality of the washing machine pulsator, the mounting base is placed on the testing table, the pulsator is installed on the end of the rotating shaft that protrudes from the mounting base, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the mounting base through a bearing. The bearing ensures the smooth rotation of the rotating shaft. A height gauge is set on the testing table, which abuts against the upper surface of the edge of the pulsator. By rotating the pulsator, the operator reads the data on the height gauge to monitor the vibration amplitude when the pulsator rotates, thereby detecting whether the pulsator meets the quality requirements. The quality of the washing machine pulsator can be conveniently monitored through the testing device.

[0008] Optionally, a mounting post is provided at the top of the rotating shaft. The mounting post is used to insert into the impeller shaft. A mounting bolt is threaded to the end of the mounting post, and the impeller shaft is coaxially fixed to the mounting post by the mounting bolt.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting column facilitates the installation and positioning of the impeller, and the mounting bolts ensure the impeller is securely installed.

[0010] Optionally, the top circumferential outer wall of the mounting column is provided with a plurality of toothed grooves, which are provided for the impeller to mesh and adapt.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the impeller rotation is stabilized through the tooth groove, and the impeller is not easy to rotate alone.

[0012] Optionally, it also includes a second bearing, and the bottom of the mounting base is provided with a mounting groove for the second bearing to be accommodated, and the bottom of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base through the second bearing.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotational stability of the shaft is further improved by bearing two, thus improving the accuracy of detection.

[0014] Optionally, a limiting ring block is provided on the rotating shaft, and the limiting ring block abuts against a surface of the bearing.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation and positioning of the rotating shaft can be facilitated by setting a limiting ring block.

[0016] Optionally, the limiting ring block is integrally formed with the rotating shaft.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting ring block and the rotating shaft are integrally formed, resulting in high structural strength.

[0018] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0019] 1. When it is necessary to test the quality of the washing machine impeller, the impeller is installed on the end of the shaft protruding from the mounting bracket. By rotating the impeller, the shaft is rotated, and the operator reads the data on the height gauge to check whether the impeller meets the quality requirements. The quality of the washing machine impeller can be easily monitored through the testing device.

[0020] 2. The impeller is securely installed using toothed grooves and mounting bolts, ensuring it rotates only with the shaft.

[0021] 3. The limiting ring block facilitates the installation and positioning of the rotating shaft. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detection device for the washing machine impeller in an embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the detection device for the washing machine impeller in an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the detection device for the washing machine impeller in an embodiment.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mounting base; 2. Through groove; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Bearing 1; 51. Mounting groove 1; 52. Mounting column; 53. Mounting bolt; 54. Gear groove; 6. Bearing 2; 7. Mounting groove 2; 8. Limiting ring block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] This application discloses a rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine. (Refer to...) Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The rotating base for testing the washing machine pulsator includes a mounting base 1 with a through groove 2. The rotating base also includes a rotating shaft 3 and a bearing 4. The top of the mounting base 1 has a mounting groove 51 for accommodating the bearing 4. The rotating shaft 3 passes through the through groove 2 and is rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 via the bearing 4. The end of the rotating shaft 3 protruding from the mounting base 1 is used for coaxial connection with the pulsator. A limiting ring 8 is fixed on the rotating shaft 3, abutting against the surface of the bearing 4. The limiting ring 8 is integrally formed with the rotating shaft 3.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 A mounting post 52 is fixed to the top of the rotating shaft 3. The mounting post 52 is used to insert into the impeller shaft. A mounting bolt 53 is threaded to the end of the mounting post 52. The impeller shaft is coaxially fixed to the mounting post 52 by the mounting bolt 53. Several toothed grooves 54 are opened on the outer circumferential wall of the top of the mounting post 52. The toothed grooves 54 are for the impeller to mesh and adapt.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The rotating base for testing the washing machine impeller also includes a bearing 6. The bottom of the mounting base 1 has a mounting groove 7 for accommodating the bearing 6. The bottom of the rotating shaft 3 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 through the bearing 6.

[0030] The implementation principle of the rotating base for testing a washing machine pulsator in this embodiment is as follows: When it is necessary to test the quality of the washing machine pulsator, the mounting base 1 is placed on the testing table, the pulsator is installed, and the pulsator is fixed to the mounting column 52 by the mounting bolt 53. The testing table is equipped with a height gauge, which abuts against the upper surface of the edge of the pulsator. The pulsator is rotated, and the operator reads the data on the height gauge to monitor the vibration amplitude when the pulsator rotates, thereby checking whether the pulsator has a large amplitude vibration when rotating at high speed, and detecting whether the pulsator meets the quality requirements. The quality of the washing machine pulsator can be conveniently monitored through the testing device.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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," "over," and "on top" of 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.

[0034] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. 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.

[0035] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine, characterized in that: The device includes a mounting base (1) with a through groove (2), a rotating shaft (3) and a bearing (4). The top of the mounting base (1) has a mounting groove (51) for the bearing (4) to be accommodated. The rotating shaft (3) passes through the through groove (2) and is rotatably mounted on the mounting base (1) through the bearing (4). The end of the rotating shaft (3) protruding from the mounting base (1) is used for coaxial connection with the impeller.

2. The rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the rotating shaft (3) is provided with a mounting post (52), which is used to be inserted into the impeller shaft. The end of the mounting post (52) is threaded with a mounting bolt (53), and the impeller shaft is coaxially fixed to the mounting post (52) by the mounting bolt (53).

3. The rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting post (52) has several grooves (54) on its top circumferential outer wall, and the grooves (54) are for the impeller to mesh and adapt.

4. The rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bearing 2 (6), and the bottom of the mounting base (1) is provided with a mounting groove 2 (7) for the bearing 2 (6) to be accommodated. The bottom of the rotating shaft (3) is rotatably connected to the mounting base (1) through the bearing 2 (6).

5. The rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting ring block (8) is provided on the rotating shaft (3), and the limiting ring block (8) abuts against the surface of bearing (4).

6. The rotating base for detecting the impeller of a washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting ring block (8) and the rotating shaft (3) are integrally formed.