Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The clothes processing device provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises a control device, and the control device comprises a panel, a first support and an injection molding part. The panel comprises a first surface and a second surface arranged oppositely; the first support is arranged on the second surface; and the injection molding part is at least partially connected between the second surface and the first support to fixedly connect the panel and the first support. The clothes processing device provided by the embodiments of the present application can improve the connection strength between the panel and the first support and improve the sealing performance of the mounting space formed by the panel and the first support.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, for clothing handling equipment such as washing machines, a control device is installed on the cabinet. Users can operate the control device by touching, pressing, rotating, or other actions to control the washing machine to start and stop, or to select and adjust the washing program.

[0003] Control devices typically include a panel and an electrical control box assembly. Users can see the display content of the control device through the panel. In the prior art, if the panel and the electrical control box assembly are made of the same material, they can be integrally injection molded. However, if the panel and the electrical control box assembly are made of different materials, it is difficult to integrally injection mold them. In this case, it becomes a problem to fix the panel and the electrical control box assembly together and ensure good sealing. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a garment processing device that can effectively fix the panel to the first bracket and improve the sealing of the installation space formed by the panel and the first bracket.

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device, including a control device, the control device comprising: The panel includes a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other; A first bracket is disposed on the second surface; and The injection-molded part is at least partially connected between the second surface and the first bracket to fix the panel to the first bracket.

[0006] In some implementations, the injection-molded part is at least partially disposed around the peripheral side of the first bracket.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first bracket has a filling groove facing the second surface, and the injection molded part is at least partially filled in the filling groove.

[0008] In some implementations, the first stent includes: The inner circumference plate is arranged in a ring shape and abuts against the second surface; and An outer side plate is disposed on the outer periphery of the inner side plate and is partially spaced apart from the inner side plate to form the glue filling groove with the inner side plate. One end of the outer side plate near the second surface is spaced apart from the second surface to form a glue inlet communicating with the glue filling groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, a plurality of the outer side panels are spaced apart around the outer periphery of the inner side panel, and a plurality of the glue inlets are formed between the plurality of outer side panels and the second surface.

[0010] In some implementations, the glue filling groove is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first bracket.

[0011] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib includes a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib, wherein the length of the first reinforcing rib is less than the length of the second reinforcing rib in a direction perpendicular to the panel.

[0012] In some embodiments, an extension is provided on one side of the first bracket along its length, the extension being located on the side of the outer side plate away from the inner side plate, the extension having a plurality of filling holes, and the injection molded part being filled into the filling holes.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first bracket has a rear side facing away from the second surface, and the injection molded part also covers at least a portion of the rear side.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first support and the second surface together define an electrically controlled cavity, and the control device further includes: An electronic control board is disposed within the electronic control cavity; and A conductive film is attached to the second surface and located between the second surface and the electronic control board, and the conductive film is electrically connected to the electronic control board.

[0015] In some embodiments, the control device further includes: The second bracket is disposed within the electrical control cavity and located between the conductive film and the electrical control board; The second bracket has a pressing portion protruding toward the conductive film, the pressing portion pressing against at least the edge region of the conductive film.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second bracket has multiple light-transmitting holes, and the electronic control board is provided with multiple light-emitting elements, which are arranged opposite to the light-transmitting holes to illuminate at least a portion of the panel through the light-transmitting holes.

[0017] In some embodiments, the second bracket has a mounting groove on the side opposite to the conductive film, and the electronic control board is mounted in the mounting groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the control device further includes: A sealing element covers the side of the electronic control board opposite to the conductive film and fills the mounting groove.

[0019] In some embodiments, the control device further includes: A baffle is disposed around the outer periphery of the pressing part and located between the second bracket and the second surface. It is press-fitted with both the pressing part and the second surface to prevent liquid colloid from entering the electrical control cavity through the gap between the pressing part and the second surface.

[0020] In some embodiments, the surface of the second bracket opposite to the second surface has an annular stepped groove, the annular stepped groove surrounds the periphery of the pressing part, and the adhesive baffle is partially disposed within the annular stepped groove.

[0021] In some implementations, the inner peripheral wall of the first bracket serves as the cavity sidewall of the electronic control cavity. One of the inner peripheral wall of the first bracket and the outer peripheral wall of the second bracket is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with an elastic buckle, which is engaged in the slot.

[0022] In some implementations, multiple sets of the elastic buckles and the slots are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first bracket.

[0023] In some implementations, the injection-molded part partially surrounds the first bracket; and / or the panel material is glass.

[0024] Some implementation schemes also include: A base having interconnected mounting cavities and mounting openings; a panel located outside the mounting cavities and attached to the surface of the mounting opening; the injection-molded part and the first bracket passing through the mounting opening and partially extending into the mounting cavity; and An adhesive component is bonded between the panel and the surface where the mounting opening is located.

[0025] The garment processing equipment provided in this application embodiment uses an injection-molded part, at least a portion of which is connected between the second surface and the first support to fix the panel and the first support in place. The injection-molded part is formed by injection molding. During the injection molding process, the panel and the first support are first placed into the cavity of the injection mold, and then liquid plastic is injected into the cavity. The liquid plastic fully contacts the panel and the first support. After the liquid plastic solidifies, the injection-molded part is formed, which is tightly bonded to the panel and the first support. This ensures a stable connection between the panel and the first support, improves the connection strength between them, and allows the injection-molded part to fully fill the gap between the panel and the first support, thereby improving the sealing of the installation space formed by the panel and the first support. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the control device in one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 For this application Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the control device along section AA. Figure 4 For this application Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the control device without the panel and injection molded parts. Figure 5 For this application Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of section B; Figure 6 For this application Figure 1 An exploded view of the control device shown from another perspective; Figure 7 For this application Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram of section C.

[0028] Reference numerals: 100, Control device; 10, Panel; 11, First side; 12, Second side; 20, First bracket; 20a, Filling groove; 20b, Rear side; 20c, Electrical control cavity; 20d, Slot; 21, Inner panel; 22, Outer panel; 221, Extension; 221a, Filling hole; 222, First sub-plate; 223, Second sub-plate; 22a, Inlet; 23, Reinforcing rib; 231, First reinforcing rib; 232, Second reinforcing rib; 30, Injection molded part; 40, Electrical control board; 50, Conductive film; 60, Second bracket; 60a, Light-transmitting hole; 60b, Annular stepped groove; 60c, Mounting groove; 61, Pressing part; 62, Buckle; 70, Glue-blocking part; 80, Base; 80a, Mounting cavity; 80b, Mounting opening; 90, Adhesive part. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0030] This application provides a garment processing device, which is a device for processing garments, capable of automatically and efficiently completing processes such as washing, rinsing, and dehydration. Common garment processing devices include washing machines, dryers, and washer-dryer combos. In this application embodiment, a washing machine is used as an example for illustration. When the garment processing device is a dryer or a washer-dryer combo, similar designs can be made by referring to embodiments of related washing machines.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 The garment processing equipment includes a box, a cylindrical assembly installed inside the box, and a control device 100 installed on the box.

[0032] The housing is the outer frame of the garment processing equipment, providing a relatively sealed cavity to house the drum assembly, one of the core components for realizing the functions of washing and drying clothes. The housing provides a protective shell for the drum assembly and supports it, ensuring its stability during operation. The housing also provides a mounting base for the control device 100, for installing and protecting the control device 100.

[0033] The drum assembly may include an outer drum and a roller rotatably disposed within the outer drum. The outer drum provides rotational support for the roller (e.g., by connecting the roller shaft via bearings) and does not directly contact the clothing, nor does it participate in the tumbling or tumbling of the clothing. The roller has a clothing processing chamber, which provides a dedicated space for placing and processing clothing. The roller can perform actions such as tumbling and tumbling on the clothing.

[0034] The control device 100 is mounted on the washing machine casing, for example, on the upper half of the front housing or on the top housing, for user convenience in operation and viewing. The user can use the control device 100 to set washing programs, adjust washing machine parameters, and view the washing machine's operating information via its display. When the control device 100 receives a control command from the user, it controls the corresponding electrical components to perform the corresponding actions. For example, the control device 100 controls the washing machine's inlet valve, motor, and drain valve to perform corresponding operations.

[0035] Please see Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the control device 100 includes a panel 10, a first bracket 20, and an injection molded part 30.

[0036] The panel 10 is for users to touch, press, or operate in order to input control commands. In addition, the panel 10 also needs to display the washing machine's operating information to the user. Therefore, the panel 10 needs to be light-transmitting. For example, the panel 10 can be made of light-transmitting glass or light-transmitting plastic, such as light-transmitting acrylic sheet, to simultaneously meet the user's requirements for touching or pressing the panel 10 and displaying information.

[0037] Panel 10 includes a first surface 11 and a second surface 12 disposed opposite to each other. Exemplarily, the first surface 11 can serve as the outer surface of panel 10 and is available for user pressing or touch, while the second surface 12 is the back surface of panel 10. Exemplarily, panel 10 can be spliced ​​with the upper half of the front shell of the housing to make the first surface 11 and panel 10 relatively flat, or the first surface 11 can be spliced ​​with the top shell of the housing to make the top shell and panel 10 relatively flat, avoiding discomfort to the hand and improving the overall aesthetics of the housing.

[0038] The first bracket 20 is used to cooperate with the panel 10 to support and protect other electrical components in the control device 100 (such as the electronic control board 40 described below). The first bracket 20 is disposed on the second surface 12, which may be directly abutting against the second surface 12. In other examples, the first bracket 20 is located on one side of the second surface 12, but spaced apart from it. Since the first bracket 20 is used to support and protect electrical components, there is no requirement for light transmission. To improve structural strength and material cost, the first bracket 20 is made of a different material than the panel 10. For example, the material of the first bracket 20 may be plastic, such as flame-retardant polycarbonate, modified flame-retardant polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene alloy, etc., so that the first bracket 20 has good flame retardancy, temperature resistance, and waterproof and dustproof performance.

[0039] Since the panel 10 and the first bracket 20 are made of different materials, they cannot be integrally molded. Related technologies use screwing or snap-fit ​​connections to fix the panel 10 and the first bracket 20 together. Screwing requires drilling holes in both the panel 10 and the first bracket 20, which reduces their structural strength, and the drilling process is relatively complex (especially when the panel 10 is transparent glass). Snap-fit ​​connections require forming interlocking structures in the panel 10 and the first bracket 20, which is also relatively complex (especially when the panel 10 is transparent glass).

[0040] Furthermore, regardless of whether the panel 10 and the first bracket 20 are connected by screws or clips, the gap between the panel 10 and the first bracket 20 after assembly cannot be eliminated. This results in a reduction in the sealing of the installation space formed by the panel 10 and the first bracket 20 (i.e., the electrical control cavity 20c mentioned below), making it easy for liquid to enter the installation space through the gap between the panel 10 and the first bracket 20.

[0041] To address the aforementioned issues, this embodiment employs an injection-molded component 30, at least a portion of which is connected between the second surface 12 and the first support 20, thereby fixing the panel 10 and the first support 20 together. Specifically, the injection-molded component 30 is formed through injection molding. During the injection molding process, the panel 10 and the first support 20 are first placed into an injection mold, and then liquid plastic is injected into the mold. The liquid plastic fully contacts the panel 10 and the first support 20. After the liquid plastic solidifies, the injection-molded component 30 is formed. The injection-molded component 30 is tightly bonded to both the panel 10 and the first support 20, thus ensuring a stable connection between the panel 10 and the first support 20, improving the connection strength between them. Furthermore, the injection-molded component 30 can fully fill the gap between the panel 10 and the first support 20, thereby improving the sealing of the installation space formed by the panel 10 and the first support 20.

[0042] For example, the material of the injection molded part 30 can be rubber, silicone, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), etc. Rubber has advantages such as high elasticity, high wear resistance, high viscoelasticity, high airtightness, and high oil resistance. Silicone has advantages such as high and low temperature resistance, high aging resistance, high electrical insulation, easy cleaning, and high flexibility. Thermoplastic elastomers have advantages such as being environmentally friendly and non-toxic, having a wide hardness range, a wide temperature range, and being easy to coat and bond with other substrates. Thermoplastic vulcanizate has advantages such as high temperature resistance, high mechanical strength, and convenient processing. Polyvinyl chloride has advantages such as excellent chemical stability, diverse mechanical properties, mature processing technology, and low raw material cost.

[0043] Please refer to the following: Figures 2-3In some embodiments, the injection molded part 30 is at least partially disposed around the peripheral side of the first bracket 20, that is, a portion of the injection molded part 30 is arranged in a ring shape and surrounds the peripheral side of the first bracket 20; in other embodiments, the injection molded part 30 surrounds the peripheral side of the first bracket 20, that is, each position of the first bracket 20 along its own circumferential direction is connected to the panel 10 through the injection molded part 30, thereby increasing the bonding area between the injection molded part 30, the panel 10 and the first bracket 20, and improving the connection strength between the panel 10 and the first bracket 20. Moreover, the injection molded part 30 extends along the circumferential direction of the first bracket 20 and is simultaneously connected to the panel 10 and the first bracket 20. Each position of the gap between the panel 10 and the first bracket 20 is covered by the injection molded part 30, thereby improving the sealing performance between the panel 10 and the first bracket 20.

[0044] Please refer to the following: Figure 2-3 In some embodiments, the injection molded part 30 partially surrounds the first bracket 20. For example, along a direction perpendicular to the panel 10, the injection molded part 30 surrounds a section of the first bracket 20 near the second surface 12, while a section of the first bracket 20 away from the second surface 12 extends out or is exposed outside the injection molded part 30. In this way, all positions of the first bracket 20 along its circumference are connected to the panel 10 through the injection molded part 30, thereby increasing the bonding area between the injection molded part 30, the panel 10, and the first bracket 20, improving the connection strength and sealing between the panel 10 and the first bracket 20. Furthermore, since a portion of the first bracket 20 extends out or is exposed outside the injection molded part 30, there is no injection molded part 30 at the location on the first bracket 20 that is not connected to the panel 10, which can save injection molding material and reduce costs.

[0045] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first bracket 20 has a filling groove 20a facing the second surface 12, that is, the opening of the filling groove 20a faces the second surface 12. The injection molded part 30 is filled in the filling groove 20a to increase the contact area between the injection molded part 30 and the first bracket 20, thereby improving the connection strength between the injection molded part 30 and the first bracket 20. It can be understood that the space between the opening of the filling groove 20a and the second surface 12 is also filled by the injection molded part 30. The injection molded part 30 filled in this space is bonded to the second surface 12, thus also improving the connection strength between the injection molded part 30 and the panel 10.

[0046] Please see Figures 3-4 In some embodiments, the first support 20 includes an inner cladding 21 and an outer cladding 22.

[0047] The inner enclosure 21 is arranged in a ring shape and abuts against the second surface 12. Therefore, the inner enclosure 21 and the second surface 12 are not easy to move relative to each other, which can reduce the probability of the inner enclosure 21 hitting the panel 10 when vibrating. The inner enclosure 21 is arranged in a ring shape and together with the second surface 12 encloses the aforementioned installation space, which facilitates the installation of other electrical components in the installation space.

[0048] The outer side panel 22 is located on the outer periphery of the inner side panel 21. That is, the outer side panel 22 is located outside the installation space and is spaced apart from the outer periphery of the inner side panel 21, so as to form a filling groove 20a together with the inner side panel 21.

[0049] Specifically, please refer to Figure 3 The outer panel 22 may include a first sub-panel 222 and a second sub-panel 223 connected at an angle (exemplarily, they may be connected at a right angle). The end of the first sub-panel 222 away from the second sub-panel 223 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the inner panel 21. The second sub-panel 223 is spaced apart from the inner panel 21, so that the outer peripheral surface of the inner panel 21, the inner surface of the first sub-panel 222 and the inner surface of the second sub-panel 223 together form the glue filling groove 20a.

[0050] Please see Figures 4-5 In some embodiments, the outer side plate 22 is spaced apart from the second surface 12 at one end to form an inlet 22a communicating with the filling groove 20a. Specifically, according to the foregoing, the outer side plate 22 is spaced apart from the second sub-plate 223 away from the first sub-plate 222 at one end. The second sub-plate 223 is spaced apart from the second surface 12 to form the inlet 22a. During the injection molding process, liquid plastic enters the space between the opening of the filling groove 20a and the second surface 12 through the inlet 22a, and then flows into the filling groove 20a, so that the cured injection molded part 30 is simultaneously bonded to the second surface 12 and the groove wall of the filling groove 20a.

[0051] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, multiple outer side plates 22 are spaced apart around the outer periphery of the inner side plate 21, and multiple inlets 22a are formed between the multiple outer side plates 22 and the second surface 12. By forming multiple inlets 22a, during the injection molding of the injection molded part 30, the liquid plastic can flow more evenly into the filling groove 22a through the multiple inlets 22a, thereby reducing the risk of air bubbles being generated inside the filling groove 22a; it can also make the molded injection molded part 30 more uniform; and it can also speed up the speed at which the liquid plastic enters the filling groove 22a, thereby improving the injection molding efficiency.

[0052] Please see Figure 4In some embodiments, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 23 are provided within the filling groove 20a, and the reinforcing ribs 23 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first support 20. This improves the structural strength between the filling groove 20a and its two side walls (i.e., the inner panel 21 and the outer panel 22), reducing the strength reduction of the first support 20 due to the presence of the filling groove 20a. Furthermore, the tight connection between the reinforcing ribs 23 and the injection molded part 30 further enhances the connection strength between the first support 20 and the injection molded part 30, making it less likely for the injection molded part 30 to detach from the filling groove 20a. Additionally, the reinforcing ribs 23 partially separate the injection molded part 30 within the filling groove 20a, preventing excessive tensile force on the injection molded part 30 and thus avoiding deformation of the first support 20 due to excessive tensile force.

[0053] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 23 includes a first reinforcing rib 231 and a second reinforcing rib 232. Along a direction perpendicular to the panel 10, the length of the first reinforcing rib 231 is less than the length of the second reinforcing rib 232. That is, the length of the first reinforcing rib 231 relative to the bottom of the filling groove 20a is less than the length of the second reinforcing rib 232 relative to the bottom of the filling groove 20a. Exemplarily, the first reinforcing rib 231 is retracted into the filling groove 20a, and the second reinforcing rib 232 extends partially out of the filling groove 20a, or the second reinforcing rib 232 is connected to the filling groove 20a. The grooves 20a are flush. Thus, the first reinforcing rib 231 partially isolates the injection molded part 30 within the filling groove 20a, reducing the tensile force that the injection molded part 30 can exert on the first support 20. Furthermore, the first reinforcing rib 231 does not completely isolate the filling groove 20a, allowing liquid plastic to flow between adjacent filling grooves 20a during injection molding, thereby improving the uniformity of liquid plastic flow. The second reinforcing rib 232 completely isolates the injection molded part 30 within the filling groove 20a, reducing the tensile force that the injection molded part 30 can exert on the first support 20, thereby reducing deformation of the first support 20. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 In some embodiments, an extension 221 is provided on one side of the first support 20 along its length. The extension 221 is located on the side of the outer panel 22 away from the inner panel 21. The extension 221 can be plate-shaped and has a plurality of spaced-apart filling holes 221a. The injection molded part 30 is filled into the plurality of filling holes 221a, further increasing the contact area between the first support 20 and the injection molded part 30, improving the connection strength between the first support 20 and the injection molded part 30, and making it less likely for the injection molded part 30 to detach from the first support 20. Specifically, the filling hole 221a can be a through hole penetrating the extension 221 or a blind hole not penetrating the extension 221. The opening of the blind hole can face the second surface 12 or face away from the second surface 12.

[0054] Please see Figure 3In some embodiments, the first support 20 has a rear side 20b that is disposed away from the second surface 12. That is, the rear side 20b is the surface of the first support 20 that is away from the panel 10. The injection molded part 30 also covers at least a portion of the rear side 20b. Thus, the injection molded part 30 simultaneously covers the side surface of the first support 20 facing the second surface 12 and the side surface of the first support 20 away from the second surface 12 (i.e., the rear side 20b). At the same time, the injection molded part 30 also covers the peripheral side surface of the first support 20, forming a structure in which the injection molded part 30 clamps the first support 20, thereby making the connection strength between the injection molded part 30 and the first support 20 stronger.

[0055] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 as well as Figure 4-5 In some embodiments, the injection molded part 30 clamps the extension 221, and the filling hole 221a on the extension 221 is a through hole. During the injection molding process, the liquid plastic on the side where the rear side 20b is located can flow through the filling hole 221a to the inlet 22a, and then to the filling groove 20a; the liquid plastic between the extension 221 and the second surface 12 can also flow through the filling hole 221a to the side where the rear side 20b is located, thereby making the flow of liquid plastic on both sides of the extension 221 more sufficient and reducing the probability of air bubbles in the injection molded part 30.

[0056] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first bracket 20 and the second surface 12 together define the electrical control cavity 20c (i.e., the aforementioned installation space). Specifically, the electrical control cavity 20c is formed by the inner shroud 21 and the second surface 12. The control device 100 also includes an electrical control board 40 and a conductive film 50.

[0057] The control board 40 is the core of the washing machine's electrical control system. It receives user control commands and controls other electrical components of the washing machine to perform corresponding operations based on these commands. It also receives detection signals from various transmitters in the washing machine to execute or adjust the washing machine program accordingly. The control board 40 is housed within the control cavity 20c, protected by the panel 10 and the first bracket 20. The relatively sealed control cavity 20c reduces the impact of liquids, moisture, dust, and other impurities on the performance of the control board 40.

[0058] The conductive film 50 is used to sense the user's pressing or touching operation. The conductive film 50 is attached to the second surface 12 so that there is a small gap between the conductive film 50 and the first surface 11. When the user's finger touches or presses the first surface 11, the conductive film 50 forms a capacitor with the user's finger. The conductive film 50 and the user's finger are equivalent to two substrates of a capacitor. As the user's finger moves closer to the first surface 11 until it touches or presses the first surface 11, the conductive film 50 outputs different voltage signals. When the voltage value corresponding to the voltage signal is greater than a preset value, the electronic control board 40 determines that the user's finger has touched or pressed the panel 10. When the user touches or presses different positions on the panel 10, corresponding control commands can be triggered.

[0059] The conductive film 50 is located between the second surface 12 and the electronic control board 40, so that the conductive film 50 is as close as possible to the first surface 11, improving the sensitivity of the conductive film 50 when the user touches or presses the first surface 11. Also, the proximity of the conductive film 50 to the electronic control board 40 shortens the wiring length between the conductive film 50 and the electronic control board 40, reducing the probability of voltage signal distortion during transmission from the conductive film 50 to the electronic control board 40. The conductive film 50 is electrically connected to the electronic control board 40, thereby sending a voltage signal to the electronic control board 40. The electronic control board 40 determines the user-input control command based on the voltage signal and then controls other electrical components to perform corresponding operations.

[0060] In some embodiments, the control device 100 further includes a second bracket 60 disposed within the electronic control cavity 20c and used to support the electronic control board 40 and the conductive film 50. Specifically, the second bracket 60 is at least partially located between the conductive film 50 and the electronic control board 40, such that one side of the second bracket 60 is used to support or press against the conductive film 50, and the other side of the second bracket 60 is used to support the electronic control board 40, thereby improving the installation stability of the conductive film 50 and the electronic control board 40 within the electronic control cavity 20c.

[0061] In some embodiments, the second support 60 has a pressing portion 61 protruding toward the conductive film 50. That is, the pressing portion 61 protrudes from the surface of the second support 60 toward the conductive film 50, so that the pressing portion 61 can more easily press against the conductive film 50, and the pressing portion 61 presses against at least the edge region of the conductive film 50, thereby pressing the conductive film 50 firmly onto the second surface 12. The central region of the conductive film 50 may not be pressed by the pressing portion 61, so that the central region of the conductive film 50 is not blocked by the pressing portion 61. Therefore, by setting the conductive film 50 as a light-transmitting conductive film 50, the display information of the control device 100 or the light used to illuminate the panel 10 can be output outward through the central region of the conductive film 50, and thus the display information can be observed by the user. It is understandable that when the display information of the washing machine or the light used to illuminate the panel 10 does not need to be emitted through the conductive film 50, the conductive film 50 can be set to be an opaque conductive film 50. In this case, the pressing part 61 can press against the middle area of ​​the conductive film 50 to further make the conductive film adhere tightly to the second surface 12.

[0062] In some embodiments, the panel 10 has a plurality of spaced-apart indicator patterns, and the second bracket 60 has a plurality of light-transmitting holes 60a, which are spaced-apart and correspond to the plurality of spaced-apart indicator patterns on the panel 10. The electronic control board 40 is provided with a plurality of light-emitting elements, which are arranged opposite to the plurality of light-transmitting holes 60a, so that the light emitted by each light-emitting element can illuminate the corresponding indicator pattern on the panel 10 through the corresponding light-transmitting hole 60a and the conductive film 50. This illuminates the indicator pattern to guide the user to perform a touch or press operation. It is understood that the light-emitting element can illuminate only the area on the panel 10 with the indicator pattern, or it can illuminate the entire panel 10 (e.g., by providing a light diffusion plate and / or a light-diffusing plate on the second surface 12). That is, the light-emitting element illuminates at least a portion of the panel 10 through the light-transmitting hole 60a. Exemplarily, the light-emitting element can be a light-emitting diode (LED).

[0063] Please see Figures 6-7 In some embodiments, the second bracket 60 has a mounting groove 60c on the side facing away from the conductive film 50. That is, the opening of the mounting groove 60c faces away from the conductive film 50. The control board 40 is installed in the mounting groove 60c. Even if the vibration generated during the operation of the washing machine is transmitted to the control device 100, the mounting groove 60c can limit the control board 40 to avoid large vibrations. Moreover, the fact that the control board 40 is installed in the mounting groove 60c can reduce the overall thickness between the control board 40 and the second bracket 60, which is beneficial to the miniaturization design of the control device 100.

[0064] In some embodiments, the control device 100 further includes a seal that covers the side of the control board 40 away from the conductive film 50 and fills the mounting groove 60c. The seal fixes the control board 40 in the mounting groove 60c, preventing the control board 40 from coming out of the mounting groove 60c. The seal also seals and protects the control board 40 from liquids, moisture, dust and other debris entering the mounting groove 60c and affecting the working performance of the control board 40.

[0065] In some embodiments, the sealant is a potting compound, which has good thermal conductivity and can efficiently dissipate heat from the electronic control board 40, preventing the electronic control board 40 from overheating and causing it to shut down.

[0066] Since the second bracket 60 is located inside the electrical control cavity 20c, there is a gap between the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 60, and there is also a gap between the second bracket 60 and the second surface 12. During the process of potting to form the potting part, the liquid adhesive may enter the electrical control cavity 20c through the gap between the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 60 and the gap between the second bracket 60 and the second surface 12, affecting the electrical performance of the conductive film 50 and the electrical control board 40.

[0067] To resolve the above issues, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 3-4 The control device 100 also includes a sealant 70, which surrounds the outer periphery of the pressing portion 61, ensuring that the sealant 70 does not interfere with the pressing portion 61 pressing against the conductive film 50. The sealant 70 is located between the second support 60 and the second surface 12, and is interference-fitted with both the second support 60 and the second surface 12. That is, the sealant 70 blocks the gap between the second support 60 and the second surface 12, thereby preventing liquid adhesive from entering the electrical control cavity 20c from the gap between the pressing portion 61 and the second surface 12 during the adhesive pouring process, ensuring that the conductive film 50 and the electrical control board 40 work normally. For example, the sealant 70 can be an elastic component such as a sponge, rubber, or silicone.

[0068] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, the surface of the second bracket 60 opposite to the second surface 12 has an annular stepped groove 60b. The annular stepped groove 60b surrounds the periphery of the pressing part 61. The adhesive-blocking member 70 is arranged in annular shape and partially disposed within the annular stepped groove 60b. The remaining part of the adhesive-blocking member 70 extends out of the annular stepped groove 60b and abuts against the second surface 12. In this way, the adhesive-blocking member 70 is limited by the annular stepped groove 60b, which can improve the installation stability of the adhesive-blocking member 70 on the second bracket 60. Moreover, the annular stepped groove 60b can guide the specific assembly position of the adhesive-blocking member 70, avoiding incorrect or missing installation, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0069] Please see Figure 7In some embodiments, the inner peripheral wall of the first bracket 20 serves as the cavity sidewall of the electronic control cavity 20c. One of the inner peripheral wall of the first bracket 20 and the outer peripheral wall of the second bracket 60 is provided with a slot 20d, and the other is provided with an elastic buckle 62. The elastic buckle 62 is engaged in the slot 20d. By connecting the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 60 with a snap fastener, instead of molding the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 60 as a single piece through injection molding, the complex mold design is avoided, thereby reducing the design and manufacturing costs. Moreover, the snap fastener connection makes the assembly efficiency of the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 60 higher.

[0070] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, multiple sets of elastic buckles 62 and slots 20d are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first bracket 20, so that there are more buckle points between the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 60, thereby improving the connection stability between the first bracket 20 and the second bracket 60, and the second bracket 60 is not easy to detach from the first bracket 20.

[0071] In some embodiments, the garment handling device also includes an adhesive layer disposed between the first support 20 and the panel 10 to improve the connection stability between the two and to serve as a temporary fixation during assembly.

[0072] Please see Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 In some embodiments, the garment handling device further includes a base 80 and an adhesive member 90. The base 80 is connected to the housing to secure the control device 100 to the housing. The base 80 has an interconnected mounting cavity 80a and a mounting opening 80b. The panel 10 is located outside the mounting cavity 80a and is attached to the surface of the mounting opening 80b, allowing the user to touch and observe the panel 10. The injection molded part 30 and the first support 20 pass through the mounting opening 80b and partially extend into the mounting cavity 80a, thereby concealing the injection molded part 30 and the first support 20. The base 80 protects the injection molded part 30 and the first support 20. The adhesive member 90 is bonded between the panel 10 and the surface of the mounting opening 80b, thereby stably assembling the panel 10 to the base 80, simplifying the assembly process and improving production efficiency.

[0073] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship described in the accompanying drawings, they 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. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0074] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes a control device, the control device comprising: The panel includes a first side and a second side that are set opposite to each other; A first bracket is disposed on the second surface; and The injection-molded part is at least partially connected between the second surface and the first bracket to fix the panel to the first bracket.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The injection-molded part is at least partially surrounding the periphery of the first bracket.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bracket has a filling groove facing the second surface, and the injection molded part is at least partially filled in the filling groove.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first support includes: The inner circumference plate is arranged in a ring shape and abuts against the second surface; and An outer side plate is disposed on the outer periphery of the inner side plate and is partially spaced apart from the inner side plate to form the glue filling groove with the inner side plate. One end of the outer side plate near the second surface is spaced apart from the second surface to form a glue inlet communicating with the glue filling groove.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The plurality of outer side plates are spaced apart around the outer periphery of the inner side plate, and the plurality of outer side plates form a plurality of glue inlets between the plurality of outer side plates and the second surface.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The glue-filling groove is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first bracket.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The reinforcing ribs include a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib, wherein the length of the first reinforcing rib is less than the length of the second reinforcing rib in a direction perpendicular to the panel.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, An extension is provided on one side of the first bracket along its length. The extension is located on the side of the outer side plate away from the inner side plate. The extension has a plurality of filling holes, and the injection molded part is at least partially filled in the filling holes.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bracket has a rear side facing away from the second surface, and the injection molded part also covers at least a portion of the rear side.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first bracket and the second surface together define the electrical control cavity, and the control device further includes: An electronic control board is disposed within the electronic control cavity; and A conductive film is attached to the second surface and located between the second surface and the electronic control board, and the conductive film is electrically connected to the electronic control board.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The control device further includes: The second bracket is disposed within the electrical control cavity and located between the conductive film and the electrical control board; The second bracket has a pressing portion protruding toward the conductive film, the pressing portion pressing against at least the edge region of the conductive film.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second bracket has multiple light-transmitting holes, and the electronic control board is provided with multiple light-emitting elements. The light-emitting elements are arranged opposite to the light-transmitting holes so as to illuminate at least a portion of the panel through the light-transmitting holes.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second bracket has a mounting groove on the side opposite to the conductive film, and the electronic control board is mounted in the mounting groove.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The control device further includes: A sealing element covers the side of the electronic control board opposite to the conductive film and fills the mounting groove.

15. The garment processing equipment according to claim 14, characterized in that, The sealing element is a potting compound, and the control device further includes: A baffle is disposed around the outer periphery of the pressing part and located between the second bracket and the second surface. It is press-fitted with both the pressing part and the second surface to prevent liquid colloid from entering the electrical control cavity through the gap between the pressing part and the second surface.

16. The garment processing equipment according to claim 15, characterized in that, The second bracket has an annular stepped groove on the surface opposite to the second surface. The annular stepped groove surrounds the periphery of the pressing part, and the adhesive baffle is partially disposed within the annular stepped groove.

17. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The inner peripheral wall of the first bracket serves as the cavity sidewall of the electronic control cavity. One of the inner peripheral wall of the first bracket and the outer peripheral wall of the second bracket is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with an elastic buckle, which is engaged in the slot.

18. The garment processing equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that, Multiple sets of the elastic buckles and the slots are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first bracket.

19. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-18, characterized in that, The injection-molded part partially surrounds the first bracket; and / or the panel material is glass.

20. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-18, characterized in that, Also includes: The base has interconnected mounting cavities and mounting openings. The panel is located outside the mounting cavity and is attached to the surface where the mounting opening is located. The injection molded part and the first bracket pass through the mounting opening and partially extend into the mounting cavity. as well as An adhesive component is bonded between the panel and the surface where the mounting opening is located.

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