Pipe fitting storage device and household appliance

Abstract

The application relates to a pipe storage device and a household appliance. The pipe storage device comprises a fixing assembly for connecting with a shell of the household appliance; a roller assembly rotatably arranged on the fixing assembly about an axis of the roller assembly, the roller assembly being in transmission connection with a dismounting member of the household appliance, the roller assembly being capable of rotating with the movement of the dismounting member, and when the dismounting member exits the shell, the roller assembly rotates in a first circumferential direction and winds a pipe of the household appliance, and when the dismounting member enters the shell, the roller assembly rotates in a second circumferential direction and releases the pipe, the first circumferential direction being opposite to the second circumferential direction. During the process of dismounting the dismounting member from the shell, the dismounting member drives the roller assembly to move in the first circumferential direction and wind the pipe, so that the pipe is stored, and during the process of mounting the dismounting member relative to the shell, the pipe wound on the roller assembly does not interfere with the mounting of the dismounting member, and the dismounting member avoids extruding the pipe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a pipe fitting storage device and a household appliance. Background Technology

[0002] An air cooler is an electrical device that uses the principle of evaporative cooling to lower indoor temperature. The air cooler stores water in a tank, and then the water in the tank is absorbed by the evaporator or wet curtain built into the fan. The water molecules absorb heat during the evaporation process, thereby lowering the air temperature. Then, the fan blows this cooled air out, bringing cool airflow to the room.

[0003] After the water in the tank is used up, the user needs to disassemble the tank to refill it. However, during the process of reinstalling the tank back into the cooling fan, the tank may squeeze the pipes. This squeezing may cause insufficient water supply, affecting the performance of the cooling fan, or it may damage the pipes and cause leaks, thus affecting the normal use of the cooling fan and creating safety issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a pipe storage device and household appliance to address the problem of water tank squeezing pipes during the installation of the return cooling fan.

[0005] A pipe fitting storage device, comprising:

[0006] Fixing components for connecting to the housing of household appliances;

[0007] A roller component is rotatably mounted on the fixed assembly about its own axis. The roller component is used for transmission connection with the disassembly component of the household appliance. The roller component can rotate with the movement of the disassembly component. When the disassembly component is disassembled relative to the housing, the roller component rotates in a first circumferential direction and winds the pipe of the household appliance. When the disassembly component is installed relative to the housing, the roller component rotates in a second circumferential direction and releases the pipe. The first circumferential direction and the second circumferential direction are opposite.

[0008] In one embodiment, the roller is provided with a follower coaxial with itself, the disassembly member is provided with a guide member, and the movement direction of the disassembly member relative to the housing is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the guide member. During the disassembly or installation of the disassembly member relative to the housing, the follower member contacts the guide member so that the follower member rolls along the surface of the guide member.

[0009] In one embodiment, the follower is configured as a follower gear, and the guide is provided with a follower rack parallel to its own longitudinal direction, and the follower gear can mesh with the follower rack.

[0010] In one embodiment, the fixing component includes a first bracket and a second bracket, both of which are connected to the housing and rotatably connected to the roller component. The first bracket and the second bracket are respectively located at both ends of the roller component along its own axial direction.

[0011] In one embodiment, one of the roller and the first bracket is provided with a first shaft hole, and the other is provided with a mounting shaft, which passes through the first shaft hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, a first limiting portion protrudes from the circumferential sidewall of the mounting shaft. The first limiting portion is capable of abutting against the roller member and the first bracket having the first shaft hole, and preventing the roller member from moving away from the second bracket.

[0013] In one embodiment, the roller component has a second shaft hole on one end facing the second bracket, and the second bracket is provided with a mounting bushing, the mounting bushing passing through the second shaft hole, and the mounting bushing having a bushing hole;

[0014] The pipe fitting storage device also includes an adapter, which passes through the bushing hole and has a first connector and a second connector that are interconnected at both ends in its longitudinal direction. The first connector is located inside the roller component and is used to connect with the pipe fitting, while the second connector is located outside the roller component.

[0015] In one embodiment, a second limiting portion is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the mounting bushing. The second limiting portion can abut against the roller component and prevent the roller component from moving away from the first bracket.

[0016] In one embodiment, a third limiting part is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the adapter, the third limiting part is located inside the roller member, the third limiting part can abut against one end of the mounting bushing located inside the roller member, and prevent the adapter from moving away from the first bracket.

[0017] In one embodiment, the pipe fitting storage device further includes a limiting member located at one end of the adapter outside the roller member. The limiting member is capable of abutting against the mounting bushing and preventing the adapter from moving in a direction close to the first bracket.

[0018] In one embodiment, the limiting member is detachably disposed on the adapter.

[0019] In one embodiment, the adapter includes a connector block and a limiting block. One end of the connector block has the first connector, and the other end is rotatably disposed on one end of the limiting block about its own axis. The other end of the limiting block has the second connector.

[0020] In one embodiment, one of the connector block and the limiting block is provided with a mounting hole, the other is inserted through the mounting hole and a mounting buckle is provided on its circumferential sidewall, the inner wall of the mounting hole is provided with a limiting hole, and the mounting buckle is provided in the limiting hole.

[0021] In one embodiment, a seal is provided between the inner wall of the mounting hole and the connector block.

[0022] In one embodiment, the roller component has a communication port on its circumferential sidewall that communicates with its interior, and the pipe component passes through the communication port.

[0023] In one embodiment, the roller component includes a winding block and two fixing blocks, wherein the winding block is connected to the two fixing blocks at both ends in its longitudinal direction.

[0024] In one embodiment, the winding blocks include a plurality of winding blocks, which are spaced apart around the axis of the fixing block, and a communication port is formed between two adjacent winding blocks.

[0025] In one embodiment, in the radial direction of the fixing block, the edge of the fixing block is higher than each of the winding blocks.

[0026] A household appliance includes a housing, a disassembly component, a pipe fitting, and a pipe fitting storage device as described above, wherein the disassembly component is movable relative to the housing, and the disassembly component can be disassembled or installed relative to the housing during movement.

[0027] In one embodiment, the household appliance is a cooling fan, the disassembly component is a water tank, the pipe is a water pipe, and during the installation of the water tank relative to the housing, the roller component releases the water pipe so that the end of the water pipe away from the roller component extends into the water tank.

[0028] In the aforementioned pipe fitting storage device, during the process of detaching the disassembly component from the housing, the disassembly component drives the roller component to move along the first circumferential direction and wind the pipe fitting, thereby achieving pipe fitting storage. This ensures that during the installation of the disassembly component relative to the housing, the pipe fitting wound on the roller component will not interfere with the installation of the disassembly component, preventing the disassembly component from squeezing the pipe fitting. Furthermore, during the installation process, as the disassembly component gradually enters the housing, the pipe fitting wound on it will be continuously released, allowing the pipe fitting to hang naturally, thus enabling smoother flow of liquids or other media. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a household appliance in some embodiments of this application where the disassembled parts have not been removed.

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure when disassembling and removing parts of a Chinese household appliance.

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a household appliance casing.

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the disassembled parts of a Chinese household appliance.

[0033] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a roller component in a Chinese household appliance.

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket of a household appliance.

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second bracket for a household appliance.

[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an adapter for a household appliance.

[0037] Figure 9 Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting component of a household appliance.

[0038] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the adapter and limiting component on the second bracket.

[0039] Figure 11 This application also provides schematic diagrams of the adapter being installed on the second bracket in some embodiments.

[0040] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the adapter.

[0041] Figure 13 for Figure 11 Installation diagram of the connector block of the transfer component.

[0042] Figure 14 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the connector of the limiting block of the transfer component.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0044] Housing 100; Assembly hole 110; Disassembly part 200; Water tank 201; Guide part 210; Follower rack 211; Pipe fitting 300; Water pipe 310;

[0045] Fixing component 10; first bracket 11; second bracket 12; mounting shaft 13; first limiting part 14; mounting bushing 15; bushing hole 16; second limiting part 17; screw hole 18;

[0046] Roller component 20; First shaft hole 21; Second shaft hole 22; Connecting port 23; Winding block 24; Fixing block 25;

[0047] Follower 30; Follower gear 31;

[0048] Adapter 40; First connector 411; Second connector 412; Third limiting part 42; Limiting element 43; External thread 44; Internal thread 45; Connecting hole 46;

[0049] Connector block 50; limit block 51; mounting buckle 52; mounting hole 53; seal 54. Detailed Implementation

[0050] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0052] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are 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 with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0053] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0054] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via 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. Similarly, "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.

[0055] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0056] See Figure 1 and Figure 2An embodiment of this application provides a household appliance including a housing 100 and a disassembly component 200. The disassembly component 200 is movable relative to the housing 100, and can be disassembled or installed relative to the housing 100 during movement. Specifically, when the disassembly component 200 enters the housing 100, it can be installed on the housing 100; conversely, when the disassembly component 200 exits the housing 100, it can be detached from the housing 100, thereby separating the disassembly component 200 from the housing 100 so that the user can use the disassembly component 200 independently.

[0057] The appliance's housing 100 also includes a pipe 300. The pipe 300 can be used to transfer liquids within the housing 100 or to wrap the appliance's electrical wires for protection. To prevent the disassembly component 200 from being affected during installation or removal from the housing 100, or from being compressed by the disassembly component 200, the appliance also includes a pipe storage device for storing the pipe 300.

[0058] Specifically, the pipe storage device includes a fixing component 10 and a roller component 20. The fixing component 10 is used to connect with the housing 100 of the household appliance, thereby fixing the pipe storage device to the housing 100. The roller component 20 is rotatably mounted on the fixing component 10 about its own axis, and the roller component 20 is used for transmission connection with the disassembly component 200 of the household appliance, so that the roller component 200 can rotate with the movement of the disassembly component 200 relative to the housing 100. When the disassembly component 200 is disassembled relative to the housing 100, the roller component 20 rotates in a first circumferential direction and winds the pipe 300 of the household appliance. When the disassembly component 200 is installed relative to the housing 100, the roller component 20 rotates in a second circumferential direction and releases the pipe 300. The first circumferential direction is opposite to the second circumferential direction.

[0059] Thus, during the process of removing the disassembly component 200 from the housing 100, the disassembly component 200 drives the roller component 20 to move along the first circumferential direction and wind around the pipe component 300, thereby achieving the storage of the pipe component 300. This ensures that during the installation of the disassembly component 200 relative to the housing 100, the pipe component 300 wound on the roller component 200 will not interfere with the installation of the disassembly component 200, and will avoid the disassembly component 200 squeezing the pipe component 300. Furthermore, during the installation process, as the disassembly component 200 advances into the housing 100, the pipe component 300 wound around the pipe component will be continuously released, allowing the pipe component 300 to hang naturally, thus enabling the pipe component 300 to transport liquids or other media more smoothly.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, the household appliance is a fan hood, the detachable part 200 is a water tank 201, and the pipe fitting 300 is a water pipe 310. The water tank 201 is detachably installed inside the housing 100 of the fan hood, so that when the water in the water tank 201 is used up, the user can remove the water tank 201 from the housing 100 to refill the water.

[0061] When the water tank 201 is filled with water and installed into the housing 100, during the movement of the water tank 201 within the housing 100, the roller component 20 releases the water pipe 310, allowing the end of the water pipe 310 away from the roller component 20 to extend into the water tank 201. This allows the water pipe 310 to extend below the liquid surface of the water tank 201, so that the water pump of the cooling fan can draw water from the water tank 201 through the water pipe 310 and input it into the evaporator or wet curtain to achieve the effect of reducing the air temperature.

[0062] When the water in the water tank 201 is used up, the user pulls the water tank 201 out of the housing 100. As the water tank 201 is pulled out, the roller 20 winds the water pipe 310, so that the water pipe 310 is pulled out of the water tank 201 and stored on the roller 20. Later, when the water tank 201 is filled with water and inserted into the housing 100, the roller 20 releases the water pipe 310, allowing the water pipe 310 to extend into the water tank 201. Thus, the water tank 201 automatically retracts the water pipe 310 when it exits the housing 100, and the connection between the water pipe 310 and the water tank 201 is established when the water tank 201 enters the housing 100. The user does not need to manually insert the water pipe 310 after installing the water tank 201, improving installation efficiency and user convenience.

[0063] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the household appliance may also be a water dispenser, humidifier, or other appliance with a water pipe 310 and a water tank 201, and this is not limited here.

[0064] In some embodiments of this application, see [reference] Figure 3 and Figure 4 The roller component 20 is provided with a follower component 30 coaxial with itself, and the disassembly component 200 is provided with a guide component 210. The movement direction of the disassembly component 200 relative to the housing 100 is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the guide component 210. During the disassembly or installation of the disassembly component 200 relative to the housing 100, the follower component 30 contacts the guide component 210, so that the follower component 30 rolls along the surface of the guide component 210. Thus, the roller component 20 is driven to rotate by the rolling of the follower component 30, thereby completing the storage and release of the pipe component 300.

[0065] Specifically, the follower 30 is configured as a follower gear 31, and the guide 210 is provided with a follower rack 211 parallel to its own longitudinal direction. When the disassembly member 200 is located inside the housing 100, the follower gear 31 can mesh with the follower rack 211. At this time, when the disassembly member 200 moves relative to the housing 100, the follower gear 31 will rotate around itself under the drive of the follower rack 211, thereby driving the rolling member to rotate. Furthermore, when the disassembly member 200 moves in the opposite direction relative to the housing 100, the follower rack 211 will also move in the opposite direction relative to the follower gear 31. Thus, when the disassembly member 200 enters or exits, the rotation direction of the follower gear 31 is opposite, thereby enabling the roller member 20 to release the tube 300 when the disassembly member 200 is installed relative to the housing 100, and the roller member 20 to receive the tube 300 when the disassembly member 200 is disassembled relative to the housing 100.

[0066] In some other embodiments, the follower 30 can also be a follower wheel. The follower wheel rotates directly under the surface friction of the guide 210. Its rotation process can be referred to the case where the follower 30 is a follower gear 31, which will not be described again here.

[0067] In some embodiments of this application, see [reference] Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing component 10 includes a first bracket 11 and a second bracket 12. Both the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12 can be connected to the housing 100. Both the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12 are rotatably connected to the roller component 20, and the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12 are respectively located at both ends of the roller component 20 along its own axis. In this way, by setting both ends of the roller on the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12 respectively, there are no obstacles in the middle of the roller, so that the middle part of the roller can be used entirely for winding the pipe component 300, thereby increasing the winding length of the pipe component 300.

[0068] Furthermore, a connecting opening 23 communicating with its interior is provided on the circumferential side wall of the roller component 20, and the tube component 300 passes through the connecting opening 23. Because the tube component 300 passes through the connecting opening 23, the roller component 20 rotates, causing the tube component 300 to rotate together, thereby allowing the tube component 300 to be wound around the roller component, preventing the tube component 300 from slipping on the roller component 20 and affecting the winding effect.

[0069] In some embodiments, both the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12 are provided with screw holes 18, and the housing 100 is provided with mounting holes 110. Screws or other fasteners pass through the screw holes 18 and are threaded into the mounting holes 110 to fix the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12 to the housing 100. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12 may also be fixed to the housing 100 by means of snap-fit ​​or other methods. This is not limited here.

[0070] The roller component 20 has a first shaft hole 21 on one end facing the first bracket 11. A mounting shaft 13 is provided on the first bracket 11, passing through the first shaft hole 21. This allows one end of the roller component 20 to be fixed to the first bracket 11 via the mounting shaft 13 and the first shaft hole 21, enabling the roller component 20 to rotate relative to the first bracket 11. Furthermore, a follower gear 31 is mounted on the side of the roller component 20 with the first shaft hole 21. The first shaft hole 21 extends to the end face of the follower gear 31, ensuring that the axis of the first shaft hole 21 is coaxial with the axis of the follower gear 31. This allows the follower gear 31 to drive the roller component 20 to rotate around the axis of the first shaft hole 21 when it rotates.

[0071] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the roller key can also be rotatably mounted on the first bracket 11 by providing a mounting shaft 13 on the roller component 20 and a first shaft hole 21 on the first bracket 11.

[0072] The first limiting part 14 abuts against either the roller 20 or the first bracket 11, which has the first shaft hole 21, and prevents the roller 20 from moving away from the second bracket 12. Specifically, when the roller 20 has the first shaft hole 21 and the first bracket 11 has the mounting shaft 13, in some embodiments, the first limiting part 14 protrudes from the circumferential sidewall of the mounting shaft 13. During the movement of the mounting shaft 13 along the first shaft hole 21, the first limiting part 14 abuts against the roller 20 and prevents the mounting shaft 13 from continuing to move. In this way, the first limiting part 14 can prevent the roller 20 from moving relative to the mounting shaft 13, avoid the roller 20 from wobbling in the first bracket 11, and improve the stability of the roller 20 when releasing and storing the tube 300.

[0073] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, if the first bracket 11 has a first shaft hole 21 and the roller component 20 is provided with a mounting shaft 13, then during the movement of the mounting shaft 13 along the first shaft hole 21, the first limiting part 14 will abut against the first bracket 11. Optionally, the first limiting part 14 is an annular structure arranged circumferentially around the mounting shaft 13.

[0074] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The roller component 20 has a second shaft hole 22 on one end facing the second bracket 12. The second shaft hole 22 is coaxially arranged with the first shaft hole 21. The second bracket 12 is provided with a mounting bushing 15, which passes through the second shaft hole 22 and has a bushing hole 16. The pipe fitting storage device also includes an adapter 40, which passes through the bushing hole 16. The adapter 40 has a first connector 411 and a second connector 412 at both ends in its longitudinal direction. The first connector 411 is located inside the roller component 20 and is used to connect to the pipe fitting 300. The second connector 412 is located outside the roller component 20.

[0075] When the pipe 300 passes through the communication port 23 on the roller 20, one end of the pipe 300 will be located inside the roller 20. At this time, the end of the pipe 300 located inside the roller 20 can be connected to the first connector 411 of the adapter 40, and the second connector 412 of the adapter 40 can be connected to other components of the household appliance, so that the component can be connected to the pipe 300 through the adapter 40. When the disassembly component 200 is located inside the housing 100, the component can be connected to the disassembly component 200 through the pipe 300.

[0076] Specifically, when the household appliance is a fan evaporator, the disassembly part 200 is the water tank 201, and the pipe 300 is the water pipe 310, the fan evaporator's water pump is directly or indirectly connected to one end of the adapter 40 located outside the roller part 20. When the roller part 20 releases the water pipe 310, the fan evaporator's water pump is connected to the water tank 201 through the adapter 40 and the water pipe 310, so that the fan evaporator's water pump can draw water from the water tank 201 and transfer it to the evaporator or cooling pad.

[0077] In some embodiments, a second limiting portion 17 is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the mounting sleeve 15. The second limiting portion 17 can abut against the roller member 20 and prevent the roller member 20 from moving away from the first bracket 11. Specifically, after the mounting sleeve 15 is installed in the second shaft hole 22, the mounting sleeve 15 will move along the second shaft hole 22 until the second limiting portion 17 can abut against the roller member 20 and prevent the mounting shaft 13 from continuing to move. Furthermore, the first limiting portion 14 and the second limiting portion 17 are respectively located at both ends of the roller member 20 in the direction of its own axis to limit the two ends of the roller member 20 in the direction of its own axis, thereby fixing the roller member 20 on the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12.

[0078] In some specific embodiments, a third limiting part 42 is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the adapter 40. The third limiting part 42 is located inside the roller member 20. During the movement of the adapter 40 along the bushing hole 16, the third limiting part 42 can abut against the end of the mounting bushing 15 located inside the roller member 20 and prevent the adapter 40 from moving away from the first bracket 11. In this way, the third limiting part 42 can not only prevent the adapter 40 from coming out of the bushing hole 16 in the direction away from the first bracket 11, but also reduce the movement of the adapter 40 in the bushing hole 16, reduce the shaking of the adapter 40 in the bushing hole 16, and ensure the stability of the connection between the two ends of the adapter 40 and the pipe 300 or other components.

[0079] Further, see Figure 9 and 10 The pipe fitting storage device also includes a limiting member 43, which is located at the end of the adapter 40 outside the roller member 20. The limiting member 43 can abut against the mounting sleeve 15 and prevent the adapter 40 from moving in the direction of the first bracket 11, thereby preventing the adapter 40 from coming out of the sleeve hole 16 in the direction toward the first bracket 11. The limiting member 43, in conjunction with the third limiting part 42 on the roller member 20, can fix the adapter 40 on the mounting sleeve 15.

[0080] Furthermore, the limiting member 43 is detachably mounted on the adapter 40. During the installation of the adapter 40, the limiting member 43 can be removed from the adapter 40 first, and after the adapter 40 is inserted into the bushing hole 16, the limiting member 43 can be installed on the adapter 40 to complete the fixing of the adapter 40.

[0081] Optionally, the outer surface of the adapter 40 is provided with an external thread 44, and the limiting member 43 is provided with an internal thread 45. The internal thread 45 and the external thread 44 are threadedly connected, so that the limiting member 43 can be fixed to the adapter 40. In addition, the limiting member 43 is also provided with a connecting hole 46. The second connector 412 of the adapter 40 located outside the roller member 20 passes through the connecting hole 46, so that the second connector 412 on the adapter 40 can pass through the limiting member 43 and connect with other components.

[0082] Specifically, in some embodiments, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 11 and Figure 12The adapter includes a connector block 50 and a limiting block 51. One end of the connector block 50 has a first connector 411, and the other end is rotatably mounted on one end of the limiting block 51 around its own axis. The other end of the limiting block 51 has a second connector 412. In actual use, since the first connector 411 is connected to the pipe 300, and the pipe is wound around the roller 200 under the action of the rolling element 20, the pipe 300 will drive the connector block 50 to move around the limiting block 51. Through the movement of the connector block 50 around the limiting block 51, the rotation of the pipe 300 is prevented from affecting the connection between the second connector 412 and other parts of the household appliance.

[0083] Further, see Figure 13 and Figure 14 One of the connector block 50 and the limiting block 51 is provided with a mounting hole 53, and the other is provided with a mounting buckle 52 on its circumferential side wall. The inner wall of the mounting hole 53 is provided with a limiting hole, and the mounting buckle 52 is provided in the limiting hole so that the mounting buckle 52 can be matched with the limiting hole to realize the mutual connection between the connector block 50 and the limiting block 51.

[0084] In one specific embodiment, a mounting hole 53 is provided at one end of the limiting block 51, and a limiting hole is provided on the inner wall of the mounting hole 53. At least one mounting buckle 52 is provided on the circumferential side wall of the connector block 50. The connector block 50 passes through the mounting hole 53, and the mounting buckle 52 is located in the limiting hole. The limiting block 51 is fixed in the mounting hole 53 by the limiting cooperation between the limiting block 51 and the limiting hole. Further, there are four limiting blocks 51, which are located at the end of the limiting block 51 away from the first connector 411. There are also four limiting holes. In the circumferential direction of the connector block 50, there is a gap between two adjacent mounting buckles 52, so that the connector block 50 can deform inward at the end of the connector block 50 with the mounting buckle 52, so that the connector block 50 can enter the mounting hole 53 until the mounting buckle 52 is engaged into each limiting hole under the elastic deformation of the connector block 50, thereby completing the installation and fixation of the connector block 50 in the mounting hole 53.

[0085] A sealing element 54 is provided between the inner wall of the mounting hole 53 and the connector block 50. When the connector block 50 is installed in the mounting hole 53, the interiors of the connector block 50 and the limiting block 51 are interconnected, allowing the first connector 411 and the second connector 412 to communicate with each other. When the pipe fitting 400 is a water pipe, the water in the water tank 201 will pass through the first connector 411 and the second connector 412, that is, through the interiors of the connector block 50 and the limiting block 51. By providing a sealing element 54 between the connector block 50 and the limiting block 51, leakage can be avoided.

[0086] It should be noted that the third limiting part 42 can be disposed on the connector block 50 or on the limiting block 51. The third limiting part 42 can also be formed by splicing the connector block 50 and the limiting block 51 together, and the external thread 44 is disposed on the limiting block 51. In some other embodiments, the second bracket 12 can also have the same structure as the first bracket 11. The roller component 20 is fixed between the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 12 by the symmetrically arranged first bracket 11 and second bracket 12.

[0087] In some embodiments of this application, the roller component 20 includes a winding block 24 and two fixing blocks 25. The winding block 24 is connected to the two fixing blocks 25 at both ends in its longitudinal direction, so that the two fixing blocks 25 are connected to form a whole by the winding block 24. One of the fixing blocks 25 is provided with a follower 30 on the side opposite to the other fixing block 25, and the follower 30 drives the two fixing blocks 25 and the winding block 24 to move, thereby winding the tube 300 onto the winding block 24.

[0088] The winding blocks 24 include multiple winding blocks 24, which are spaced apart around the axis of the fixing block 25. Thus, the gap between two adjacent winding blocks 24 can serve as a connecting port 23 on the roller component 20 for the insertion of the pipe component 300. Optionally, there are two winding blocks 24, which are spaced apart along the diameter direction of the fixing block 25.

[0089] Furthermore, in the radial direction of the fixing block 25, the edge of the fixing block 25 is higher than each winding block 24, and the edge height of the two flanges is higher than the winding block 24. Thus, by setting the fixing blocks 25 at both ends of the winding block 24 with higher height, the pipe 300 wound on the winding block 24 can be limited to prevent the pipe 300 from falling off the winding block 24.

[0090] The above-mentioned pipe fitting storage device has at least the following advantages:

[0091] During the process of removing the disassembly component 200 from the housing 100, the disassembly component 200 drives the roller component 20 to move along the first circumferential direction and wind around the pipe component 300, thereby realizing the storage of the pipe component 300. This ensures that during the installation of the disassembly component 200 relative to the housing 100, the pipe component 300 wound on the roller component 200 will not interfere with the installation of the disassembly component 200, and will avoid the disassembly component 200 squeezing the pipe component 300. Furthermore, during the installation process, as the disassembly component 200 moves straight into the housing 100, the pipe component 300 wound around the pipe component will be continuously released, allowing the pipe component 300 to hang naturally, thus enabling the pipe component 300 to transport liquids or other media more smoothly.

[0092] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0093] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pipe fitting storage device, characterized in that, The pipe fitting storage device includes: A fixing component (10) is used to connect to the housing (100) of a household appliance; A roller (20) is rotatably mounted on the fixed assembly (10) about its own axis. The roller (20) is used for transmission connection with the disassembly part (200) of the household appliance. The roller (20) can rotate with the movement of the disassembly part (200). When the disassembly part (200) is disassembled relative to the housing (100), the roller (20) rotates along the first circumferential direction and winds the pipe (300) of the household appliance. When the disassembly part (200) is installed relative to the housing (100), the roller (20) rotates along the second circumferential direction and releases the pipe (300). The first circumferential direction is opposite to the second circumferential direction.

2. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roller component (20) is provided with a follower component (30) coaxial with itself. The disassembly component (200) is provided with a guide component (210). The movement direction of the disassembly component (200) relative to the housing (100) is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the guide component (210). During the disassembly or installation of the disassembly component (200) relative to the housing (100), the follower component (30) contacts the guide component (210) so that the follower component (30) rolls along the surface of the guide component (210).

3. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The follower (30) is configured as a follower gear (31), and the guide (210) is provided with a follower rack (211) parallel to its own longitudinal direction. The follower gear (31) can mesh with the follower rack (211).

4. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component (10) includes a first bracket (11) and a second bracket (12). Both the first bracket (11) and the second bracket (12) can be connected to the housing (100). Both the first bracket (11) and the second bracket (12) are rotatably connected to the roller component (20). The first bracket (11) and the second bracket (12) are respectively located at both ends of the roller component (20) in the direction of its own axis.

5. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the roller component (20) and the first bracket (11) is provided with a first shaft hole (21), and the other is provided with a mounting shaft (13), which passes through the first shaft hole (21).

6. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first limiting part (14) is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the mounting shaft (13). The first limiting part (14) can abut against one of the roller (20) and the first bracket (11) having the first shaft hole (21) and prevent the roller (20) from moving in a direction away from the second bracket (12).

7. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The roller component (20) has a second shaft hole (22) on one end facing the second bracket (12), and the second bracket (12) is provided with a mounting bushing (15), which passes through the second shaft hole (22) and has a bushing hole (16). The pipe fitting storage device also includes an adapter (40), which passes through the bushing hole (16) and has a first connector (411) and a second connector (412) that are interconnected at both ends in its longitudinal direction. The first connector (411) is located inside the roller (20) and is used to connect with the pipe fitting (300), while the second connector (412) is located outside the roller (20).

8. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A second limiting part (17) is provided on the circumferential side wall of the mounting bushing (15). The second limiting part (17) can abut against the roller (20) and prevent the roller (20) from moving away from the first bracket (11).

9. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A third limiting part (42) is provided on the circumferential side wall of the adapter (40). The third limiting part (42) is located inside the roller (20). The third limiting part (42) can abut against one end of the mounting sleeve (15) located inside the roller (20) and prevent the adapter (40) from moving away from the first bracket (11).

10. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pipe fitting storage device also includes a limiting member (43), which is located at one end of the adapter (40) outside the roller (20). The limiting member (43) can abut against the mounting bushing (15) and prevent the adapter (40) from moving in the direction close to the first bracket (11).

11. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The limiting member (43) is detachably mounted on the adapter (40).

12. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adapter (40) includes a connector block (50) and a limiting block (51). One end of the connector block (50) is formed with the first connector (411), and the other end is rotatably disposed on one end of the limiting block (51) around its own axis. The other end of the limiting block (51) is provided with the second connector (412).

13. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, One of the connector block (50) and the limiting block (51) is provided with a mounting hole (53), and the other is provided with a mounting buckle (52) on its circumferential side wall. The inner wall of the mounting hole (53) is provided with a limiting hole, and the mounting buckle (52) is provided in the limiting hole.

14. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 13, characterized in that, A sealing element (54) is provided between the inner wall of the mounting hole (53) and the connector block (50).

15. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roller component (20) has a communication port (23) on its circumferential sidewall that communicates with its interior, and the pipe component (300) passes through the communication port (23).

16. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The roller component (20) includes a winding block (24) and two fixing blocks (25), wherein the winding block (24) is connected to the two fixing blocks (25) at both ends in its longitudinal direction.

17. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The winding block (24) includes a plurality of winding blocks (24) which are spaced apart around the axis of the fixing block (25) and the communication port (23) is formed between two adjacent winding blocks (24).

18. The pipe fitting storage device according to claim 16, characterized in that, In the radial direction of the fixing block (25), the edge of the fixing block (25) is higher than each of the winding blocks (24).

19. A household appliance, characterized in that, It includes a housing (100), a disassembly component (200), a pipe fitting (300), and a pipe fitting storage device as described in any one of claims 1-18, wherein the disassembly component (200) is movable relative to the housing (100), and the disassembly component (200) can be disassembled or installed relative to the housing (100) during movement.

20. The household appliance according to claim 19, characterized in that, The household appliance is a fan hood, the disassembly part (200) is a water tank (201), and the pipe fitting (300) is a water pipe (310); During the installation of the water tank (201) relative to the housing (100), the roller component (20) releases the water pipe (310) so that one end of the water pipe (310) away from the roller component (20) extends into the water tank (201).

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