Rotary water tank cover and cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rotary water tank cover and cleaning equipment, and the cleaning equipment includes main body, water tank, water inlet component, and the rotary water tank cover includes the body of whole circular ring, and the outer wall of body constitutes at least one elastic body that can move in the radial direction of body, and the maximum outer diameter of elastic body is not less than the minimum inner diameter of water inlet. Its technical scheme can produce the resistance feedback feeling of the inner wall between elastic body and water inlet, thereby making the user can feel the feedback feeling when the water tank cover is opened or closed or opened a certain angle, and it is easier to confirm whether has been completely screwed and whether has been in the open state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment and components, and in particular to a rotating water tank cover and cleaning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, garment steamers, ironing machines, and fabric washing machines all have water tanks inside their main body. As built-in water tanks, a water inlet needs to be formed on the main body of the device, and a water tank cover needs to be designed for sealing. Existing water tank covers are usually either plug-in or screw-on types. The former requires more force to install and remove, while the latter has the problem of damage due to incomplete or excessive screwing. The main reason for this is the lack of tactile feedback indicating whether the installation is correct; relying solely on experience to confirm proper installation results in a less than ideal user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, a rotary water tank cover and a cleaning device are provided, which are intended to allow users to feel the feedback when the water tank cover is opened or closed or opened to a certain angle, and to make it easier to confirm whether it is fully tightened and whether it is in the open state, so as to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned technical defects.

[0004] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A rotating water tank cover, suitable for use in cleaning equipment and for sealing the water inlet of the cleaning equipment;

[0006] The rotating water tank cover includes a body that is generally circular in shape. The outer wall of the body is formed with at least one elastic body that can move in the radial direction of the body. The maximum outer diameter of the elastic body is not less than the minimum inner diameter of the water inlet.

[0007] Preferably, each elastomer has at least one flange structure on its outer wall, and the flange structure is kept in a state of abutting or adjacent to the inner wall of the inlet.

[0008] Preferably, the elastomer and the body are an integral structure, and arc-shaped grooves are respectively opened on the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the body, so that the elastomer can move in the radial direction of the body.

[0009] Preferably, the elastomer is an independent component, and a slot for installing the elastomer is provided on the outer wall of the main body, with the two ends of the elastomer respectively fixed to the walls on opposite sides of the slot.

[0010] Preferably, the elastomer has an arc-shaped sheet structure as a whole, and each elastomer has one flange structure.

[0011] This utility model also provides a cleaning device, including a main body with cleaning function, a water tank disposed in the main body, and a water inlet component connected to the water tank on the main body;

[0012] The water inlet assembly has an upward-opening mounting slot, which serves as a water inlet and is closed by the water tank cover as described above.

[0013] Preferably, the inner wall of the mounting groove is formed with an equal number of arc-shaped grooves as the elastomer, and each arc-shaped groove has at least one protrusion that protrudes inward in the radial direction of the mounting groove.

[0014] Preferably, in each arc-shaped groove, there is one protrusion adjacent to one side wall of the arc-shaped groove, so that a groove with a limiting flange structure is formed between the protrusion and the side wall of the arc-shaped groove to provide feedback on the water tank cover's rotation into place.

[0015] Preferably, two mirror-arranged limiting ribs are formed on the bottom surface of the mounting groove, and two limiting notches are mirror-arranged on the lower end surface of the body. The limiting ribs are located within the limiting notches to limit the maximum stroke of the body rotation.

[0016] Preferably, the upper opening end of the mounting slot also has two notches that are respectively connected to the arc-shaped groove, so as to allow the flange structure on the body to be fitted into the arc-shaped groove via the notches.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows:

[0018] The outer wall of the main body is made of an elastomer, and the maximum outer diameter of the elastomer is not less than the minimum inner diameter of the water inlet of the cleaning equipment. This allows the main body to rotate inside the water inlet, generating a tactile feedback of resistance between the elastomer and the inner wall of the water inlet. This allows the user to feel the feedback when the water tank cover is opened or closed or opened to a certain angle, making it easier to confirm whether it is fully tightened or in the open state, resulting in a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 The three-dimensional rotating water tank cover of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 The three-dimensional rotating water tank cover of this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning equipment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the end cap and water tank cap of the cleaning equipment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the end cap of the cleaning equipment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the following embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. And as defined... Figure 3 The up, down, left, and right directions shown on the paper are the up, down, left, and right directions in this implementation.

[0025] Example 1,

[0026] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rotating water tank cover provided in this embodiment is suitable for use in cleaning equipment and is used to close the water inlet of the cleaning equipment; wherein, the rotating water tank cover includes a body 1 that is generally circular, and at least one elastic body 2 that can move in the radial direction of the body 1 is formed on the outer wall of the body 1, and the maximum outer diameter of the elastic body 2 is not less than the minimum inner diameter of the water inlet.

[0027] Based on the above technical solution, the rotating water tank cover includes a body 1, the outer wall of the body 1 is formed by an elastic body 2, and the maximum outer diameter of the elastic body 2 is not less than the minimum inner diameter of the water inlet of the cleaning equipment. This allows the body 1 to rotate inside the water inlet, so that a tactile feedback of resistance can be generated between the elastic body 2 and the inner wall of the water inlet. This allows the user to feel the feedback when the water tank cover is opened or closed or opened to a certain angle, making it easier to confirm whether it is fully tightened and whether it is in the open state, resulting in a better user experience.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, each elastic body 2 has at least one flange structure 3 formed on its outer wall, and the flange structure 3 is held in a position abutting or adjacent to the inner wall of the inlet. Furthermore, the body 1 also has a handle 4 for gripping. Further, in this embodiment, the elastic body 2 and the body 1 are integrally formed, and arc-shaped grooves 5 are respectively formed on the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the body 1, allowing the elastic body 2 to move in the radial direction of the body 1.

[0029] As an alternative, the elastomer 2 is an independent component, and a slot for installing the elastomer 2 is opened on the outer wall of the body 1. The two ends of the elastomer 2 are respectively fixed to the walls on opposite sides of the slot.

[0030] As a further preferred embodiment, the elastomer 2 has an overall arc-shaped sheet structure, and each elastomer 2 has one flange structure 3, but is not limited to this.

[0031] Example 2,

[0032] Combination Figures 3 to 5As shown in the figure, the cleaning device provided in this embodiment includes a main body 7 with cleaning function and a water tank 8 disposed in the main body 7. The main body 7 is provided with a water inlet assembly 9 that communicates with the water tank 8. The water inlet assembly 9 has an upwardly open mounting groove 10, which serves as a water inlet and is closed by a water tank cover as described in Embodiment 1 above.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the mounting groove 10 is formed with an equal number of arc-shaped grooves 11 as the elastic body 2. Each arc-shaped groove 11 has at least one protruding rib 12 that protrudes inward in the radial direction of the mounting groove 10. This causes resistance between the protruding rib 12 and the flange structure 3 when the water tank cap rotates, and can cause the flange structure 3 and the elastic body 2 to retract inward. Furthermore, in each arc-shaped groove 11, there is one protruding rib 12 adjacent to one side wall of the arc-shaped groove 11, so that a groove 13 for limiting the flange structure 3 is formed between the protruding rib 12 and the side wall of the arc-shaped groove 11, which is used to provide feedback on the water tank cap's rotation into place. However, it is obvious that there can be multiple protruding ribs 12 forming multiple grooves to form multiple states with different tightening degrees.

[0034] As a further preferred embodiment, two mirror-arranged limiting ribs 14 are formed on the bottom surface of the mounting groove 10, and two limiting notches 6 are mirror-arranged on the lower end surface of the body 1. The limiting ribs 14 are located within the limiting notches 6 to limit the maximum stroke of the body 1.

[0035] As a further preferred embodiment, the upper opening end of the mounting groove 10 also has two notches 15 that are respectively connected to the arc-shaped groove 11, so as to allow the flange structure 3 on the body 1 to be fitted into the arc-shaped groove 11 via the notches 15.

[0036] In addition, the cleaning equipment is a fabric cleaning machine, but it can also be an ironing machine, garment steamer, steam sprayer, or other cleaning equipment. In this embodiment, the water inlet component 9 is an end cap on the main body 7.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art will understand that many changes, modifications, and even equivalents can be made within the spirit and scope defined by the claims of the present utility model, all of which will fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rotating water tank cover, suitable for use in cleaning equipment and for sealing the water inlet of the cleaning equipment; characterized in that, The rotating water tank cover includes a body (1) that is circular in shape. At least one elastic body (2) capable of moving in the radial direction of the body (1) is formed on the outer wall of the body (1). The maximum outer diameter of the elastic body (2) is not less than the minimum inner diameter of the water inlet.

2. The rotating water tank cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the elastomers (2) also has at least one flange structure (3) on its outer wall, and the flange structure (3) is held to be in a state of abutting or adjacent to the inner wall of the inlet.

3. The rotating water tank cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic body (2) and the body (1) are an integral structure, and arc-shaped grooves (5) are respectively opened on the upper and lower sides of the elastic body (2) on the outer wall of the body (1), so that the elastic body (2) can move in the radial direction of the body (1).

4. The rotating water tank cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic body (2) is an independent component, and a slot for installing the elastic body (2) is opened on the outer wall of the body (1). The two ends of the elastic body (2) are respectively fixed to the walls on opposite sides of the slot.

5. The rotating water tank cover as described in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The elastomer (2) has an overall arc-shaped sheet structure, and each elastomer (2) has one flange structure (3).

6. A cleaning device, comprising a main body (7) having a cleaning function and a water tank (8) disposed within the main body (7), wherein the main body (7) has a water inlet assembly (9) communicating with the water tank (8); characterized in that, The water inlet assembly (9) has an upwardly open mounting groove (10), which serves as the water inlet and is closed by a water tank cover as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The cleaning equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The inner wall of the mounting groove (10) is provided with an equal number of arc-shaped grooves (11) as the elastic body (2), and each arc-shaped groove (11) has at least one protrusion (12) that protrudes inward in the radial direction of the mounting groove (10).

8. The cleaning equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, In each of the arc-shaped grooves (11), there is one protrusion (12) adjacent to one side wall of the arc-shaped groove (11), so that a groove (13) is formed between the protrusion (12) and the side wall of the arc-shaped groove (11) to limit the flange structure (3) and to provide feedback on the water tank cover to the position of rotation.

9. The cleaning equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Two mirror-arranged limiting ribs (14) are formed on the bottom surface of the mounting groove (10), and two limiting notches (6) are mirror-arranged on the lower end surface of the body (1). The limiting ribs (14) are located in the limiting notches (6) to limit the maximum stroke of the body (1) rotation.

10. The cleaning equipment as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The upper opening end of the mounting groove (10) also has two notches (15) respectively connected to the arc-shaped groove (11) to allow the flange structure (3) on the body (1) to be fitted into the arc-shaped groove (11) via the notches (15).

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