A water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of washing machine technology, specifically a positioning structure for a water supply device of a washing machine. It includes a body, a storage assembly, and a cover plate. The upper end of the body has an installation groove, and the left and right inner walls of the installation groove have placement grooves. The cover plate is snapped onto the placement groove. A water inlet valve is located in the installation groove, with its upper end penetrating the cover plate. A limiting ring is provided on the water inlet valve, with its upper end fitting against the cover plate. A connector is provided on the water inlet valve, with a water inlet pipe at its upper end. In use, when the water inlet valve needs maintenance, the connector is rotated to separate it from the water inlet valve. Then, two second pull blocks are pulled closer together, causing the locking blocks to move closer together. The locking blocks compress the second spring, separating the locking blocks from the locking grooves. Finally, the cover plate is pulled upwards to detach it from the water inlet valve, facilitating maintenance of the water inlet valve. The operation is simple, enabling quick and effortless installation and disassembly without tools.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of washing machine technology, specifically a positioning structure for a water supply device of a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines are categorized by their washing methods into agitator-type, vortex-type, and front-loading washing machines. Agitator-type washing machines use a rotating agitator located in the center of the drum to create water flow and wash clothes. Vortex-type washing machines utilize the friction between the water flow generated by the left- and right-rotating pulsator (which is mounted in a disc shape at the bottom of the rotating drum) and the clothes to wash them. Front-loading washing machines, after water and detergent are added to the drum, wash clothes by rotating the drum, which has multiple lifters protruding along its inner surface.

[0003] The water supply device in existing washing machines is usually hidden inside the upper frame unit, requiring the entire upper frame unit to be disassembled for repair or replacement. This process is complex and can easily damage other components. Furthermore, the water inlet pipe, when not in use, is often stored separately and is easily lost. Therefore, this invention provides a water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine to solve the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine includes a body, a storage component, and a cover plate. The upper end of the body is provided with an installation groove, and the left and right inner walls of the installation groove are provided with placement grooves. The cover plate is snapped onto the placement groove. A water inlet valve is provided in the installation groove. The upper end of the water inlet valve passes through the cover plate, and a limiting ring is provided on the water inlet valve. The upper end of the limiting ring is in contact with the cover plate. A connector is provided on the water inlet valve, and a water inlet pipe is provided at the upper end of the connector. The rear end of the machine body is equipped with a storage component, which facilitates the storage of the water inlet pipe when not in use, thereby reducing the space occupied.

[0006] When using this device, the inlet valve is installed in the mounting slot. The limiting ring and cover plate structure facilitate the positioning of the inlet valve. When the inlet pipe is not in use, the storage component facilitates the storage of the inlet pipe, reducing the space occupied.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the cover plate is slidably connected to the left and right ends with locking blocks. The locking blocks engage with the inner wall of the placement groove, and the inner wall of the placement groove is provided with a locking groove corresponding to the locking block. The combination of the locking block and locking groove structure facilitates the limiting of the cover plate.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the cover plate is provided with a second sliding groove corresponding to the locking block at both ends, and a plurality of second springs are provided in the second sliding groove. One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the locking block, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second sliding groove. The elastic potential energy of the second spring facilitates the locking block to return to its original position.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the upper end of the locking block is provided with a second pull block, the upper end of the second pull block penetrates through the cover plate, the second pull block is slidably connected to the cover plate, and the cover plate is provided with a second through groove corresponding to the second pull block. By pulling the two second pull blocks closer to each other, the second pull blocks drive the locking blocks closer to each other, the locking blocks compress the second spring, at this time the locking blocks separate from the locking groove, and then the cover plate is pulled upward to disengage it from the water inlet valve.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the storage component includes a storage slot. The rear end of the body is provided with a storage slot. The left and right inner walls of the storage slot are provided with a plurality of first sliding grooves. A stop block is slidably connected in the first sliding groove. The stop block structure facilitates the blocking of the water inlet pipe stored in the storage slot, preventing the water inlet pipe from falling out of the storage slot.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a sliding rod is provided in the first sliding groove, the sliding rod passes through the stop block, the stop block and the sliding rod are slidably connected, and a first spring is sleeved on the sliding rod. One end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the stop block, and the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first sliding groove. The elastic potential energy of the first spring facilitates the movement of the stop block back to its original position.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the rear end of the stop block is provided with a first pull block, which penetrates the machine body and is slidably connected to the machine body. The machine body is provided with a first through groove corresponding to the first pull block. The rear end of the first pull block is provided with a pull plate. By pulling the two pull plates, the first pull block and the stop block move away from each other. The stop block compresses the first spring, at which point the storage slot opens. Then, the water inlet pipe is placed into the storage slot. The pull plate is released, and under the action of the first spring force, the stop block returns to its original position. The stop block thus limits the water inlet pipe in the storage slot.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. When using this utility model, the water inlet valve is installed in the mounting groove. The setting of the limiting ring and cover plate structure facilitates the positioning and installation of the water inlet valve. The setting of the mounting groove avoids the water inlet valve being installed inside the upper frame unit of the washing machine, which would cause inconvenience in installation and disassembly.

[0014] 2. When using this utility model, if it is necessary to repair the inlet valve, rotate the connector to separate it from the inlet valve, then pull the two second pull blocks closer together. The second pull blocks drive the locking blocks closer together, and the locking blocks compress the second spring. At this time, the locking blocks separate from the locking slot. Then pull the cover plate upward to detach it from the inlet valve, thus facilitating the repair of the inlet valve. The operation is simple and achieves quick and labor-saving installation and disassembly without tools.

[0015] 3. When using this utility model, if the water inlet pipe is not in use, pull the two pull plates to move the first pull block and the stop block away from each other. The stop block compresses the first spring, and the storage slot opens. Then, put the water inlet pipe into the storage slot, release the pull plates, and the stop block returns to its original position under the action of the first spring. The stop block thus limits the water inlet pipe in the storage slot, preventing the water inlet pipe from falling out of the storage slot. This realizes the storage of the water inlet pipe when it is not in use, reducing the space occupied. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning structure of a water supply device for a washing machine.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the positioning structure of a water supply device for a washing machine.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a rear cross-sectional schematic diagram of the positioning structure of the water supply device of a washing machine.

[0019] Figure 4 A positioning structure for a water supply device of a washing machine. Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 A positioning structure for a water supply device of a washing machine. Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Body; 101. Mounting slot; 102. Placement slot; 2. Water inlet pipe; 201. Connector; 3. Storage assembly; 301. Storage slot; 302. Stop block; 303. First slide groove; 304. Slide rod; 305. First spring; 306. First pull block; 307. First through groove; 308. Pull plate; 4. Water inlet valve; 401. Limiting ring; 5. Cover plate; 501. Locking block; 502. Locking groove; 503. Second slide groove; 504. Second spring; 505. Second pull block; 506. Second through groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] In this invention, the term "exemplary" is used to mean "serving as an example, illustration, or description." Any embodiment described as "exemplary" in this invention is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to implement and use this invention. Details are set forth in the following description for purposes of explanation. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that this invention can be implemented without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes will not be described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of this invention with unnecessary detail. Therefore, this invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and features disclosed herein.

[0024] Example Please see Figures 1-5 In this embodiment of the utility model, a water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine includes a body 1, a storage component 3, and a cover plate 5. The upper end of the body 1 is provided with an installation groove 101, and the left and right inner walls of the installation groove 101 are provided with placement grooves 102. The cover plate 5 is snapped onto the placement groove 102. A water inlet valve 4 is provided in the installation groove 101. The upper end of the water inlet valve 4 penetrates the cover plate 5, and a limiting ring 401 is provided on the water inlet valve 4. The upper end of the limiting ring 401 is in contact with the cover plate 5. A connector 201 is provided on the water inlet valve 4, and a water inlet pipe 2 is provided on the upper end of the connector 201. Storage component 3: The rear end of the body 1 is provided with storage component 3. The storage component 3 facilitates the storage of the water inlet pipe 2 when it is not in use, thereby reducing the space occupied.

[0025] Specifically, the inlet valve 4 is installed in the mounting groove 101. The structure of the limiting ring 401 and the cover plate 5 facilitates the positioning of the inlet valve 4. When the inlet pipe 2 is not in use, the storage component 3 facilitates the storage of the inlet pipe 2 in the non-use state, reducing the space occupied.

[0026] The cover plate 5 is slidably connected to the left and right ends of the locking blocks 501. The locking blocks 501 are engaged with the inner wall of the placement groove 102. The inner wall of the placement groove 102 is provided with a slot 502 corresponding to the locking blocks 501.

[0027] Specifically, the combination of the card block 501 and the card slot 502 structure facilitates the limiting of the cover plate 5, preventing the cover plate 5 from detaching from the placement slot 102.

[0028] The cover plate 5 has a second sliding groove 503 at both ends corresponding to the locking block 501, and a number of second springs 504 are provided in the second sliding groove 503. One end of the second spring 504 is fixedly connected to the locking block 501, and the other end of the second spring 504 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second sliding groove 503.

[0029] Specifically, the elastic potential energy of the second spring 504 facilitates the return of the locking block 501 to its original position.

[0030] The upper end of the card block 501 is provided with a second pull block 505, the upper end of the second pull block 505 passes through the cover plate 5, the second pull block 505 is slidably connected to the cover plate 5, and the cover plate 5 is provided with a second through groove 506 corresponding to the second pull block 505.

[0031] Specifically, by pulling the two second pull blocks 505 closer together, the second pull blocks 505 drive the locking blocks 501 closer together, and the locking blocks 501 compress the second spring 504. At this time, the locking blocks 501 separate from the locking slot 502. Then, pull the cover plate 5 upward to disengage it from the water inlet valve 4, which facilitates the maintenance of the water inlet valve 4. The operation is simple and achieves quick and labor-saving installation and disassembly without tools.

[0032] The storage component 3 includes a storage slot 301. The rear end of the body 1 is provided with a storage slot 301. The left and right inner walls of the storage slot 301 are provided with a plurality of first sliding grooves 303. A stop block 302 is slidably connected in the first sliding groove 303.

[0033] Specifically, the structure of the stop 302 is designed to block the water inlet pipe 2 stored in the storage slot 301, preventing the water inlet pipe 2 from falling out of the storage slot 301. By storing the water inlet pipe 2 when it is not in use, the space occupied is reduced.

[0034] The first slide groove 303 is provided with a slide rod 304, which passes through the stop block 302. The stop block 302 and the slide rod 304 are slidably connected. A first spring 305 is sleeved on the slide rod 304. One end of the first spring 305 is fixedly connected to the stop block 302, and the other end of the first spring 305 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first slide groove 303.

[0035] Specifically, the elastic potential energy of the first spring 305 facilitates the return of the stop block 302 to its original position.

[0036] The stop block 302 has a first pull block 306 at its rear end. The first pull block 306 passes through the body 1 and is slidably connected to the body 1. The body 1 has a first through groove 307 corresponding to the first pull block 306. The rear end of the first pull block 306 has a pull plate 308.

[0037] Specifically, by pulling the two pull plates 308, the first pull block 306 and the stop block 302 move away from each other. The stop block 302 compresses the first spring 305. At this time, the storage slot 301 opens. Then, the water inlet pipe 2 is placed into the storage slot 301. The pull plates 308 are released, and under the action of the elastic force of the first spring 305, the stop block 302 returns to its original position. The stop block 302 thus limits the water inlet pipe 2 in the storage slot 301.

[0038] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In use, the water inlet valve 4 is installed in the mounting groove 101. The limiting ring 401 and cover plate 5 facilitate the positioning and installation of the water inlet valve 4. The mounting groove 101 prevents the water inlet valve 4 from being installed inside the upper frame unit of the washing machine, thus avoiding inconvenience in installation and disassembly. When maintenance of the water inlet valve 4 is required, the connector 201 is rotated to separate it from the water inlet valve 4. Then, the two second pull blocks 505 are pulled closer together. The second pull blocks 505 drive the locking blocks 501 to move closer together, compressing the second spring 504. At this time, the locking blocks 501 separate from the locking groove 502. Finally, the cover plate 5 is pulled upwards to detach it from the water inlet valve 4. This facilitates maintenance of the inlet valve 4, and the operation is simple, enabling quick and effortless installation and disassembly without tools. When the inlet pipe 2 is not in use, pulling the two pull plates 308 causes the first pull block 306 and the stop block 302 to move away from each other. The stop block 302 compresses the first spring 305, at which point the storage slot 301 opens. Then, the inlet pipe 2 is placed into the storage slot 301, and the pull plates 308 are released. Under the action of the elastic force of the first spring 305, the stop block 302 returns to its original position. The stop block 302 thus limits the inlet pipe 2 in the storage slot 301, preventing the inlet pipe 2 from falling out of the storage slot 301, thus realizing the storage of the inlet pipe 2 when not in use and reducing the space occupied.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A positioning structure for a water supply device of a washing machine, characterized in that, The device includes a body (1), a storage component (3), and a cover plate (5). The upper end of the body (1) is provided with an installation groove (101). The left and right inner walls of the installation groove (101) are provided with placement grooves (102). The cover plate (5) is snapped onto the placement groove (102). The installation groove (101) is provided with a water inlet valve (4). The upper end of the water inlet valve (4) passes through the cover plate (5). The water inlet valve (4) is provided with a limiting ring (401). The upper end of the limiting ring (401) is in contact with the cover plate (5). The water inlet valve (4) is provided with a connector (201). The upper end of the connector (201) is provided with a water inlet pipe (2). The rear end of the body (1) is provided with a storage component (3) corresponding to the water inlet pipe (2).

2. The water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (5) is slidably connected to the left and right ends of the locking blocks (501). The locking blocks (501) are engaged with the inner wall of the placement groove (102). The inner wall of the placement groove (102) is provided with a slot (502) corresponding to the locking blocks (501).

3. The water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate (5) has a second sliding groove (503) corresponding to the locking block (501) at both ends. The second sliding groove (503) is provided with a number of second springs (504). One end of the second spring (504) is fixedly connected to the locking block (501), and the other end of the second spring (504) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second sliding groove (503).

4. The water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper end of the card block (501) is provided with a second pull block (505), the upper end of the second pull block (505) passes through the cover plate (5), the second pull block (505) is slidably connected to the cover plate (5), and the cover plate (5) is provided with a second through groove (506) corresponding to the second pull block (505).

5. The water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage component (3) includes a storage slot (301). The rear end of the body (1) is provided with a storage slot (301). The left and right inner walls of the storage slot (301) are provided with a plurality of first sliding grooves (303). A stop block (302) is slidably connected in the first sliding groove (303).

6. The water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first slide groove (303) is provided with a slide rod (304), the slide rod (304) passes through the stop block (302), the stop block (302) and the slide rod (304) are slidably connected, and a first spring (305) is sleeved on the slide rod (304). One end of the first spring (305) is fixedly connected to the stop block (302), and the other end of the first spring (305) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first slide groove (303).

7. The water supply device positioning structure for a washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The stop block (302) has a first pull block (306) at its rear end. The first pull block (306) passes through the body (1) and is slidably connected to the body (1). The body (1) has a first through groove (307) corresponding to the first pull block (306). The rear end of the first pull block (306) has a pull plate (308).

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