Washing machine

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a washing machine, which comprises a shell and a washing drum, the washing drum is arranged in the shell, and a containing space is left between the washing drum and the shell for placing parts of the washing machine. The washing machine can conveniently place the relevant parts by leaving the containing space between the washing drum and the inner wall of the shell, so that the parts are located between the washing drum and the inner wall of the shell, the idle position between the washing drum and the inner wall of the shell can be reasonably utilized, the layout of the parts inside the washing machine is reasonable, and the utilization rate of the internal space of the washing machine is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of washing machine technology, and more particularly to a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the layout of the washing drum and related components in the internal space of the washing machine is not very rational, resulting in low space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a washing machine to solve the problems in the aforementioned related technologies.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a washing machine, including a housing and a washing drum, wherein the washing drum is disposed within the housing, and a receiving space is provided between the washing drum and the housing, the receiving space being used to accommodate the components of the washing machine.

[0005] Optionally, the axis of the washing drum is arranged along a first direction, and in the first direction, the space between the end of the washing drum facing the housing and the housing is set as the receiving space; The first direction is set to the horizontal direction.

[0006] Optionally, in the first direction, the housing has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other, the washing tub has a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other, the first end of the washing tub is close to the first side of the housing, and the receiving space is located between the second end of the washing tub and the second side of the housing.

[0007] Optionally, the accommodating space is located at a straight distance of 200mm-400mm between the washing drum and the housing.

[0008] Optionally, the accommodating space is located at a straight distance of 250mm-350mm between the washing drum and the housing.

[0009] Optionally, the accommodating space is located at a straight distance of 275mm-325mm between the washing drum and the housing.

[0010] Optionally, in the first direction, the straight-line distance of the accommodating space is 290mm-300mm.

[0011] Optionally, the number of washing tubs is two, including a first washing tub and a second washing tub, wherein the diameter of the first washing tub is smaller than the diameter of the second washing tub, and the accommodating space is located between the first washing tub and the housing.

[0012] Optionally, in the second direction and the third direction, the first washing tub is arranged parallel to the second washing tub; Wherein, the second direction is set as a vertical direction, the third direction is set as a horizontal direction, the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction, in the second direction, the first washing drum is located above the second washing drum, in the third direction, the first washing drum is located on the side closer to the housing, the axis of the second washing drum is close to the center line of the housing, or the axis of the second washing drum coincides with the center line of the housing.

[0013] Optionally, in the first direction, the receiving space is located behind the first washing drum, and in the third direction, the receiving space is located above the second washing drum.

[0014] Optionally, the difference between the depth of the first washing tub and the depth of the second washing tub is 47mm-240mm.

[0015] Optionally, the difference between the depth of the first washing tub and the depth of the second washing tub is 50mm-100mm.

[0016] Optionally, the difference between the depth of the first washing tub and the depth of the second washing tub is 100mm-150mm. Optionally, the difference between the depth of the first washing tub and the depth of the second washing tub is 150mm-220mm.

[0017] Optionally, the component includes a drainage component located in the receiving space and connected to the inner wall of the housing. The washing tub is provided with a drain outlet, one end of the drainage component is connected to the drain outlet, and the other end of the drainage component extends out of the housing.

[0018] Optionally, the drainage component includes a connecting water pipe, a valve, a drainage box, and a main drainage pipe. The connecting water pipe, the valve, the drainage box, and a portion of the main drainage pipe are all located in the receiving space. The housing is provided with a mounting hole, and the main drainage pipe is connected to the mounting hole. The main drainage pipe extends out of the housing through the mounting hole. One end of the connecting water pipe is connected to the drain outlet, and the other end of the connecting water pipe is connected to one end of the valve. The other end of the valve is connected to the inlet of the drainage box, and the outlet of the drainage box is connected to the main drainage pipe.

[0019] Optionally, the component includes an exhaust component located in the receiving space and connected to the inner wall of the housing; The exhaust component includes a feed pipe, an exhaust box, and an exhaust grille. The feed pipe and the exhaust box are both located in the receiving space. The housing is provided with an exhaust hole. The exhaust grille is connected to the exhaust hole. The washing drum is provided with an exhaust port. One end of the feed pipe is connected to the exhaust port, and the other end of the feed pipe is connected to the inlet of the exhaust box. The outlet of the exhaust box is connected to the exhaust hole.

[0020] Optionally, in the third direction, the width of the housing is 550mm-650mm, and in the second direction, the height of the housing is 800mm-900mm.

[0021] Optionally, the components may also include electrical control components and / or drying components and / or water inlet components and / or material boxes.

[0022] Optionally, the drying component includes a fan and an air duct, the fan is located in the receiving space, the fan is connected to the housing and / or the washing drum, the air duct communicates with the air outlet of the fan, the air duct is connected to the washing drum, the air duct extends along a first direction and is connected to the door seal of the washing drum; Wherein, the air duct is located on one side of the washing drum; or One part of the air duct is located in the receiving space, and the other part of the air duct is located on one side of the washing drum.

[0023] Optionally, the detergent box is used to hold washing materials, the detergent box is located in the receiving space, and the detergent box is connected to the housing and / or the washing drum.

[0024] Optionally, a portion of the water inlet component is located in the receiving space. The water inlet component includes a water inlet valve, a first conveying pipe, and a second conveying pipe. One end of the first conveying pipe is connected to the water inlet valve, and the other end of the first conveying pipe is connected to the feed box. One end of the second conveying pipe is connected to the feed box, and the other end of the second conveying pipe is connected to the door seal of the washing tub. A portion of the first conveying pipe and a portion of the second conveying pipe are located in the receiving space.

[0025] Optionally, a portion of the water inlet component is located in the receiving space. The water inlet component includes a water inlet valve and a first delivery pipe. One end of the first delivery pipe is connected to the water inlet valve, and the other end of the first delivery pipe is used to communicate with the door seal of the washing tub. The water inlet valve is located in the receiving space and is connected to the housing and / or the washing tub. A portion of the first delivery pipe is located in the receiving space.

[0026] Optionally, the electronic control component includes an electronic control box located in the receiving space and connected to the housing and / or the washing tub.

[0027] The above technical solution, by leaving a space between the washing drum and the inner wall of the shell, can conveniently place relevant components. The components are located between the washing drum and the inner wall of the shell, which can make reasonable use of the empty space between the washing drum and the inner wall of the shell, so that the layout of the components inside the washing machine is reasonable and the utilization rate of the internal space of the washing machine is improved.

[0028] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram from one perspective of a part of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the first washing tub, the drainage component, and the venting component according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drainage and ventilation box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage channel of a drainage vent box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ventilation cavity of a drainage ventilation box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1. Casing; 11. Vent hole; 2. Washing drum; 21. First washing drum; 22. Drain outlet; 23. Vent outlet; 24. Second washing drum; 3. Accommodation space; 4. Drainage components; 41. Connecting water pipes; 42. Valves; 43. Drainage boxes; 44. Main drain pipe. 5. Exhaust components; 51. Material pipe; 52. Exhaust box; 53. Exhaust grille; 100. Drainage and venting box; 10. Shell; 20. Ventilation chamber; 30. Drainage chamber; 101. Air outlet; 102. Air inlet; 103. Water outlet; 104. Water inlet; 301. Drainage channel; 3011. First drainage channel; 3012. Second drainage channel; 3013. First channel section; 3014. Second channel section; 1041. First water inlet; 1042. Second water inlet; 201. First exhaust channel; 202. Second exhaust channel. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0032] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back" are generally defined by the orientation of the accompanying drawings. The first direction is the front-to-back direction of the washing machine, the second direction is the left-to-right direction of the washing machine, and the third direction is the height direction of the washing machine. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer parts of the relevant components. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] In the description of this disclosure, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Washing machines generally have a washing drum, and they need to perform functions such as water inlet and drainage, which involves many related parts. Washing machines with drying functions also need to be equipped with drying devices and ventilation structures, thus requiring a reasonable layout of the internal space of the washing machine.

[0035] In related technologies, the layout of the washing drum and related components within the washing machine's internal space is often poorly designed, resulting in low space utilization. Especially when the washing drum is small, its depth cannot be excessive; otherwise, clothes placed deep inside the drum would be difficult to retrieve.

[0036] Therefore, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, this disclosure provides a washing machine, including a housing 1 and a washing drum 2. The washing drum 2 is disposed inside the housing 1, and a receiving space 3 is provided between the washing drum 2 and the housing 1. The receiving space 3 is used to house the components of the washing machine.

[0037] In the above technical solution, by leaving a space 3 between the washing drum 2 and the inner wall of the housing 1, it is convenient to place relevant components. The components are located between the washing drum 2 and the inner wall of the housing 1, which makes reasonable use of the empty space between the washing drum 2 and the inner wall of the housing 1, so that the layout of the components inside the washing machine is reasonable and the utilization rate of the internal space of the washing machine is improved.

[0038] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the axis of the washing drum 2 is arranged along a first direction, and in this first direction, the space between the end of the washing drum 2 facing the housing 1 and the housing 1 is set as a receiving space 3. The first direction is set as a horizontal direction. The washing drum 2 is arranged horizontally. Thus, the washing machine is constructed as a drum washing machine, and the reserved receiving space 3 in the axial direction of the washing machine facilitates the placement of related components, thereby improving space utilization.

[0039] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, in a first direction, the housing 1 has a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other, and the washing drum 2 has a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other. The first end of the washing drum 2 is close to the first surface of the housing 1, and the accommodating space 3 is located between the second end of the washing drum 2 and the second surface of the housing 1. By such an arrangement, the washing drum 2 can be placed as close as possible to the first surface of the housing 1, making the accommodating space 3 as large as possible. This allows for the placement of larger components, making the internal component layout of the washing machine more flexible and improving space utilization.

[0040] The first and second surfaces of the housing 1 are both inner wall surfaces of the housing 1, the washing tub 2 is located between the first and second surfaces of the housing 1, and the second end of the washing tub 2 is positioned opposite to the second surface of the housing 1.

[0041] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the first end of the washing tub 2 is flush with the first surface of the housing 1. The first surface of the housing 1 is configured as the front of the washing machine, and the second surface of the housing 1 is configured as the back of the washing machine. The first end of the washing tub 2 is configured as an open end, and the second end of the washing tub 2 is configured as a closed end. This arrangement ensures that the washing tub 2 is flush with the front of the housing 1, without affecting the loading and unloading of clothes. Simultaneously, it maximizes the capacity of the space 3 between the closed end of the washing tub 2 and the housing 1 to accommodate large-sized components.

[0042] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the straight-line distance of the accommodating space 3 in the first direction is 290mm-300mm. This allows for the accommodating of larger components. In some examples, the straight-line distance of the accommodating space 3 in the first direction is 290mm, 295mm, or 300mm.

[0043] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, there are two washing tubs 2, including a first washing tub 21 and a second washing tub 24. The diameter of the first washing tub 21 is smaller than the diameter of the second washing tub 24, and the accommodating space 3 is located between the first washing tub 21 and the shell 1.

[0044] The first washing tub 21 has a smaller diameter. To avoid making it difficult to retrieve clothes from the first washing tub 21, its depth is not set too large. This results in a larger space between the first washing tub 21 and the inner wall of the casing 1, allowing for the efficient use of space for more components. The first washing tub 21 and the second washing tub 24 can operate independently, enabling dual-tub use to wash different types of clothing separately. The second washing tub 24 can serve as the main washing tub 2, and the first washing tub 21 can serve as the auxiliary washing tub 2.

[0045] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the first washing tub 21 and the second washing tub 24 are arranged in parallel in the second direction and the third direction.

[0046] In this design, the second direction is set vertically, and the third direction is set horizontally. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction. In the second direction, the first washing drum 21 is positioned above the second washing drum 24. In the third direction, the first washing drum 21 is closer to the side of the housing 1, and the axis of the second washing drum 24 is close to the center line of the housing 1, or the axis of the second washing drum 24 coincides with the center line of the housing 1. This arrangement, which makes the first washing drum 21 and the second washing drum 24 staggered, reduces the straight-line distance between them, minimizes space occupation, and avoids making the overall size of the washing machine too large, thereby greatly improving space utilization.

[0047] It is understandable that the second washing tub 24 is located in the lower middle part of the housing 1, and the first washing tub 21 is located diagonally above the second washing tub 24.

[0048] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, in a first direction, the receiving space 3 is located behind the first washing drum 21, and in a third direction, the receiving space 3 is located above the second washing drum 24. That is, the second washing drum 24 is diagonally above the second washing drum 24, and when viewed from the front of the washing machine, the first washing drum 21 and the receiving space 3 are located to the upper right of the second washing drum 24.

[0049] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the component includes a drainage component 4, which is located in the receiving space 3 and connected to the inner wall of the housing 1. The washing tub 2 is provided with a drain outlet 22, one end of the drainage component 4 is connected to the drain outlet 22, and the other end of the drainage component 4 extends out of the housing 1. By placing the drainage component 4 in the receiving space 3, space can be utilized efficiently while simultaneously enabling drainage of the washing tub 2. In some examples, the drainage component 4 is located behind the first washing tub 21.

[0050] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the drainage component 4 includes a connecting water pipe 41, a valve 42, a drainage box 43, and a drainage main pipe 44. A portion of the connecting water pipe 41, the valve 42, the drainage box 43, and the drainage main pipe 44 are all located in the receiving space 3. The housing 1 is provided with a mounting hole, and the drainage main pipe 44 is connected to the mounting hole. The drainage main pipe 44 extends out of the housing 1 through the mounting hole. One end of the connecting water pipe 41 is connected to the drain outlet 22, and the other end of the connecting water pipe 41 is connected to one end of the valve 42. The other end of the valve 42 is connected to the inlet of the drainage box 43, and the outlet of the drainage box 43 is connected to the drainage main pipe 44.

[0051] The water pipe 41 is used to guide the water in the washing tub 2 to the valve 42, which controls whether to drain the water. The drain box 43 can achieve water collection, for example, in the case of two washing tubs 2, they can share water and achieve unified drainage, reducing the number of parts. The main drain pipe 44 is used to connect to the flexible hose outside the housing 1 to drain the water to the sewer or other locations.

[0052] In some examples, the drain outlet 22 on the first washing tub 21 is connected to one end of the connecting water pipe 41, and the first washing tub 21 drains water outward through the valve 42, the drain box 43, and the main drain pipe 44. The second washing tub 24 has a water pump, the inlet of which is connected to the drain outlet 22 of the second washing tub 24, and the outlet of which is connected to the drain box 43, so that the water in the second washing tub 24 is also discharged outward through the drain box 43 and the main drain pipe 44.

[0053] Optionally, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the drainage component 4 includes a connecting water pipe 41, a water pump, a drainage box 43, and a main drainage pipe 44. A portion of the connecting water pipe 41, the water pump, the drainage box 43, and the main drainage pipe 44 are all located within the receiving space 3. The housing 1 is provided with a mounting hole, and the main drainage pipe 44 is connected to the mounting hole, extending out of the housing 1 through the mounting hole. One end of the connecting water pipe 41 is connected to the drain outlet 22, and the other end of the connecting water pipe 41 is connected to the inlet of the water pump. The outlet of the water pump is connected to the inlet of the drainage box 43, and the outlet of the drainage box 43 is connected to the main drainage pipe 44. In other words, the water from the first washing tub 21 is also driven by the water pump and discharged outwards through the drainage box 43 and the main drainage pipe 44.

[0054] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the component includes an exhaust component 5, which is located in the receiving space 3 and connected to the inner wall of the housing 1.

[0055] The exhaust component 5 includes a feed pipe 51, an exhaust box 52, and an exhaust grille 53. Both the feed pipe 51 and the exhaust box 52 are located in the receiving space 3. The housing 1 is provided with an exhaust port 11. The exhaust grille 53 is connected to the outlet of the exhaust box 52. The washing drum 2 is provided with an exhaust port 23. One end of the feed pipe 51 is connected to the exhaust port 23, and the other end of the feed pipe 51 is connected to the inlet of the exhaust box 52. The outlet of the exhaust box 52 is connected to the exhaust port 11. The exhaust component 5 allows air in the washing drum 2 to be exhausted, especially during the drying of clothes inside the washing drum 2, when high-temperature and high-humidity gas is generated, which can be exhausted through the exhaust component 5.

[0056] In this process, the gas inside the washing drum 2 enters the feed pipe 51 through the exhaust port 23, is transported to the exhaust box 52 through the feed pipe 51, and is then guided to the exhaust hole 11 through the exhaust box 52 and discharged into the external environment. The exhaust grille 53 can prevent debris from entering the exhaust box 52.

[0057] The exhaust box 52 has a ventilation chamber 20 inside, and an air inlet 102 and an air outlet 101 connected to the ventilation chamber 20. The feed tube 51 extends along the first direction and is disposed in the receiving space 3, and is connected to the exhaust port 23 and the air inlet 102. The air outlet 101 is used to communicate with the outside atmosphere. The exhaust box 52 and the first washing drum 21 are spaced apart in the first direction, which can effectively utilize the rear space of the first washing drum 21, that is, the receiving space 3, improve the space utilization rate, and make a compact arrangement.

[0058] In this embodiment, during the drying mode, the hot, dry air entering the first washing drum 21 comes into contact with the damp, cold clothes, generating hot, humid air. This humid air then enters the ventilation chamber 20 within the exhaust box 52 through the exhaust port 23 and the feed pipe 51, and is subsequently discharged through the exhaust port 101. However, this disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the exhaust box 52; the exhaust box 52 can be constructed in any suitable manner.

[0059] In some examples, the vent 23 on the first washing tub 21 is connected to one end of the feed pipe 51, through which the gas inside the first washing tub 21 is discharged. The second washing tub 24 may be equipped with a separate venting device to achieve venting.

[0060] like Figures 5-7As shown, optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the exhaust box 52 can be integrated with the drain box 43 to form a single component, which can be a drain vent box 100. In some examples, the drain vent box 100 includes a housing 10, inside which are independently and separately disposed venting chambers 20 and draining chambers 30. The housing 10 is provided with an air outlet 101 and at least one air inlet 102, both of which communicate with the venting chamber 20. The draining chamber 30 is provided with multiple interconnected drain channels 301, and the housing 10 is provided with a water outlet 103 and multiple water inlets 104. Each water inlet 104 corresponds to one of the drain channels 301, and the water inlet 104 communicates with the upstream end of the corresponding drain channel 301, while the water outlet 103 communicates with multiple downstream ends of the multiple drain channels 301.

[0061] By providing a venting chamber 20 and a draining chamber 30 in the housing 10, gas entering from the inlet 102 enters the venting chamber 20 and can be discharged through the outlet 101. Water enters multiple drain channels 301 through multiple inlets 104. Since the multiple drain channels 301 are interconnected within the draining chamber 30, water can be discharged from the draining chamber 30 through the outlet 103. Furthermore, the venting chamber 20 and the draining chamber 30 are independent and separated from each other. That is, the drainage and venting box 100 of this disclosure integrates the venting chamber 20 and the draining chamber 30 within a single housing 10, enabling both drainage and ventilation. The structure is compact, highly integrated, and effectively reduces the number of parts and cost.

[0062] The plurality of drainage channels 301 include a first drainage channel 3011 and a second drainage channel 3012, and the plurality of water inlets 104 include a first water inlet 1041 and a second water inlet 1042; the upstream end of the first drainage channel 3011 is connected to the first water inlet 1041, and the downstream end of the first drainage channel 3011 is connected to the water outlet 103; the upstream end of the second drainage channel 3012 is connected to the second water inlet 1042, and the downstream end of the second drainage channel 3012 is connected to the downstream end of the first drainage channel 3011 and is connected to the water outlet 103; the first drainage channel 3011 includes a plurality of interconnected channel segments, at least a portion of which are arranged to extend along a third direction, and the plurality of channel segments are spaced apart in pairs in a second direction.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first drainage channel 3011 can be configured as a meandering channel shape to meet drainage requirements. However, this disclosure does not limit the specific shape of the first drainage channel 3011. Furthermore, this disclosure does not limit the number of drainage channels 301 and inlets 104.

[0064] Optionally, refer to Figure 2As shown, multiple channel segments include a first channel segment 3013 and a second channel segment 3014; at least a portion of the first channel segment 3013 and at least a portion of the second channel segment 3014 are arranged extending along a third direction, and the first channel segment 3013 and the second channel segment 3014 are spaced apart in a second direction; the upstream end of the first channel segment 3013 is connected to the first inlet 1041, the downstream end of the first channel segment 3013 is connected to the upstream end of the second channel segment 3014, and the downstream end of the second channel segment 3014 is connected to the outlet 103; the downstream end of the second drainage channel 3012 is connected to the downstream end of the second channel segment 3014 and is also connected to the outlet 103.

[0065] That is, in this embodiment, the first channel segment 3013 and the second channel segment 3014 together define a U-shaped channel. When water enters the drainage chamber 30 from the first inlet 1041, it first passes through the first channel segment 3013 and then flows to the second channel segment 3014, and then exits the drainage chamber 30 through the outlet 103. When water enters the drainage chamber 30 from the second inlet 1042, it enters the second drainage channel 3012. Then, the water at the downstream end of the second drainage channel 3012 can merge with the water at the downstream end of the second channel segment 3014, and then the water is discharged through the outlet 103.

[0066] The ventilation chamber 20 includes a first exhaust channel 201 and a second exhaust channel 202 that are interconnected. The first end of the second exhaust channel 202 is configured as an air inlet 102 and is used to communicate with an external component. The second end of the second exhaust channel 202 is connected to the first end of the first exhaust channel 201, and the second end of the first exhaust channel 201 is connected to the air outlet 101.

[0067] In this embodiment, the first end of the second exhaust channel 202 is configured as an air inlet 102. Gas enters the second exhaust channel 202 through the air inlet 102, then is discharged to the first exhaust channel 201, and then is discharged from the ventilation chamber 20 through the air outlet 101, thereby realizing the function of exhaust.

[0068] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, in the third direction, the width of the housing 1 is 550mm-650mm, and in the second direction, the height of the housing 1 is 800mm-900mm.

[0069] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the components further include an electronic control unit and / or a drying unit and / or a water inlet unit and / or a feeder. The electronic control unit, drying unit, and water inlet unit can be selected for placement within the receiving space 3 based on the overall layout of the actual washing machine; they can be placed simultaneously in the receiving space 3 or placed separately. Furthermore, the electronic control unit, drying unit, and water inlet unit can also be placed in the receiving space 3 simultaneously with the drainage unit 4 or the exhaust unit 5, or their arrangement can be determined according to actual needs; no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0070] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the drying component includes a fan and an air duct. The fan is located in the receiving space 3 and is connected to the housing 1 and / or the washing drum 2. The air duct is connected to the air outlet of the fan and is connected to the washing drum 2. The air duct extends along a first direction and is connected to the door seal of the washing drum 2.

[0071] In this configuration, the air duct is located on one side of the washing drum 2. Alternatively, part of the air duct is located in the receiving space 3, and the other part is located on one side of the washing drum 2. This arrangement reduces the excessive lateral space occupied by placing the drying unit on the side of the washing drum 2, thus optimizing the layout.

[0072] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, a detergent box is used to hold washing materials. The detergent box is located in the receiving space 3 and is connected to the housing 1 and / or the washing drum 2. By arranging the detergent box in the receiving space 3, the receiving space 3 can be fully utilized, and the layout of the first washing drum 21 and the second washing drum 24 can be more compact.

[0073] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, a portion of the water inlet component is located in the receiving space 3. The water inlet component includes a water inlet valve, a first conveying pipe, and a second conveying pipe. One end of the first conveying pipe is connected to the water inlet valve, and the other end is connected to the detergent dispenser. One end of the second conveying pipe is connected to the detergent dispenser, and the other end is connected to the door seal of the washing tub 2. A portion of the first conveying pipe and a portion of the second conveying pipe are located in the receiving space 3. By placing the detergent dispenser in the receiving space 3, a portion of the water inlet component can also be placed in the receiving space 3, facilitating the coordination between the water inlet and the detergent dispenser.

[0074] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, a portion of the water inlet component is located in the receiving space 3. The water inlet component includes a water inlet valve and a first delivery pipe. One end of the first delivery pipe is connected to the water inlet valve, and the other end of the first delivery pipe is used to communicate with the door seal of the washing tub 2. The water inlet valve is located in the receiving space 3 and is connected to the housing 1 and / or the washing tub 2. A portion of the first delivery pipe is located in the receiving space 3. With this arrangement, the water inlet valve of the water inlet component can be located in the receiving space 3, making full use of the receiving space 3. At the same time, a portion of the first delivery pipe connected to the water inlet valve can also be located in the receiving space 3, facilitating water delivery.

[0075] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the electronic control component includes an electronic control box located in the receiving space 3, and the electronic control box is connected to the housing 1 and / or the washing drum 2. This arrangement allows for a more compact washing machine layout, making full use of the receiving space 3 for the arrangement of the electronic control box.

[0076] In other embodiments, the washing drum 2 in this disclosure is not limited to a washing drum for washing clothes, but can also be a clothes drying drum. The statement that the axis of the washing drum 2 is arranged along the first direction means that the entire washing drum 2 is arranged along the first direction. The axis of the washing drum 2 can be parallel to the first direction, or it can be inclined at a certain angle to the first direction. The first direction refers to the horizontal direction intersecting the front and back of the washing machine.

[0077] In another embodiment of this disclosure, a washing machine is also provided. The difference between this washing machine and the washing machine of the above embodiments is that, in the first direction, the straight-line distance of the accommodating space 3 between the washing drum 2 and the housing 1 is 200mm-400mm. Optionally, in the first direction, the straight-line distance of the accommodating space 3 between the washing drum 2 and the housing 1 is 250mm-350mm. Optionally, in the first direction, the straight-line distance of the accommodating space 3 between the washing drum 2 and the housing 1 is 275mm-325mm. It should be noted that the other structures of this washing machine are the same as those of the washing machine of the above embodiments. By setting different distances for the accommodating spaces 3, different components can be accommodated, providing accommodating space 3 while avoiding the waste of internal space of the washing drum by excessively large accommodating spaces 3.

[0078] Optionally, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the difference between the depth of the first washing tub 21 and the depth of the second washing tub 24 in the first direction is 47mm-240mm. Optionally, the difference between the depth of the first washing tub 21 and the depth of the second washing tub 24 in the first direction is 50mm-100mm. Alternatively, the difference between the depth of the first washing tub 21 and the depth of the second washing tub 24 in the first direction is 100mm-150mm. Or, the difference between the depth of the first washing tub 21 and the depth of the second washing tub 24 in the first direction is 150mm-220mm. A smaller difference in the depth of the first washing tub 21 and the depth of the second washing tub 24 helps maintain the overall balance of the washing machine and reduces vibration. A larger difference in the depth of the first washing tub 21 and the depth of the second washing tub 24 facilitates the placement of other components.

[0079] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0080] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0081] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that, The washing machine includes a housing and a washing tub. The washing tub is disposed inside the housing, and there is a receiving space between the washing tub and the housing. The receiving space is used to accommodate the components of the washing machine. The washing tub includes a first washing tub and a second washing tub. The diameter of the first washing tub is smaller than the diameter of the second washing tub. The receiving space is located between the first washing tub and the housing.

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axis of the washing drum is arranged along a first direction, and in the first direction, the space between the end of the washing drum facing the housing and the housing is set as the receiving space; The first direction is set to the horizontal direction.

3. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the first direction, the housing has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other, the washing tub has a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other, the first end of the washing tub is close to the first side of the housing, and the receiving space is located between the second end of the washing tub and the second side of the housing.

4. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The accommodating space is located at a straight distance of 200mm-400mm between the washing drum and the housing.

5. The washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The accommodating space is located at a straight distance of 250mm-350mm between the washing drum and the housing.

6. The washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The accommodating space is located at a straight distance of 275mm-325mm between the washing drum and the housing.

7. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the first direction, the straight-line distance of the accommodating space is 290mm-300mm.

8. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The number of washing tubs is two.

9. The washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, In the second direction and the third direction, the first washing tub is arranged parallel to the second washing tub; Wherein, the second direction is set as a vertical direction, the third direction is set as a horizontal direction, the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction, in the second direction, the first washing drum is located above the second washing drum, in the third direction, the first washing drum is located on the side closer to the housing, the axis of the second washing drum is close to the center line of the housing, or the axis of the second washing drum coincides with the center line of the housing.

10. The washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, In a first direction, the receiving space is located behind the first washing drum, and in a third direction, the receiving space is located above the second washing drum.

11. The washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The difference between the depth of the first washing tub and the depth of the second washing tub is 47mm-240mm.

12. The washing machine according to claim 11, characterized in that, The difference between the depth of the first washing tub and the depth of the second washing tub is 50mm-100mm.

13. The washing machine according to claim 11, characterized in that, The difference between the depth of the first washing tub and the depth of the second washing tub is 100mm-150mm.

14. The washing machine according to claim 11, characterized in that, The difference between the depth of the first washing tub and the depth of the second washing tub is 150mm-220mm.

15. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The components include a drainage component located in the receiving space and connected to the inner wall of the housing. The washing tub is provided with a drain outlet. One end of the drainage component is connected to the drain outlet, and the other end of the drainage component extends out of the housing.

16. The washing machine according to claim 15, characterized in that, The drainage component includes a connecting water pipe, a valve, a drain box, and a main drain pipe. The connecting water pipe, the valve, the drain box, and a portion of the main drain pipe are all located in the receiving space. The housing is provided with a mounting hole, and the main drain pipe is connected to the mounting hole and extends out of the housing through the mounting hole. One end of the connecting water pipe is connected to the drain outlet, and the other end of the connecting water pipe is connected to one end of the valve. The other end of the valve is connected to the inlet of the drain box, and the outlet of the drain box is connected to the main drain pipe.

17. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The component includes an exhaust component, which is located in the receiving space and connected to the inner wall of the housing; The exhaust component includes a feed pipe, an exhaust box, and an exhaust grille. The feed pipe and the exhaust box are both located in the receiving space. The housing is provided with an exhaust hole. The exhaust grille is connected to the exhaust hole. The washing drum is provided with an exhaust port. One end of the feed pipe is connected to the exhaust port, and the other end of the feed pipe is connected to the inlet of the exhaust box. The outlet of the exhaust box is connected to the exhaust hole.

18. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, In the third direction, the width of the housing is 550mm-650mm, and in the second direction, the height of the housing is 800mm-900mm.

19. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The components also include electrical control components and / or drying components and / or water inlet components and / or material boxes.

20. The washing machine according to claim 19, characterized in that, The drying component includes a fan and an air duct. The fan is located in the receiving space and is connected to the housing and / or the washing drum. The air duct communicates with the air outlet of the fan and is connected to the washing drum. The air duct extends along a first direction and is connected to the door seal of the washing drum. Wherein, the air duct is located on one side of the washing drum; or One part of the air duct is located in the receiving space, and the other part of the air duct is located on one side of the washing drum.

21. The washing machine according to claim 19, characterized in that, The detergent box is used to hold washing materials, the detergent box is located in the receiving space, and the detergent box is connected to the housing and / or the washing drum.

22. The washing machine according to claim 21, characterized in that, A portion of the water inlet component is located in the receiving space. The water inlet component includes a water inlet valve, a first conveying pipe, and a second conveying pipe. One end of the first conveying pipe is connected to the water inlet valve, and the other end of the first conveying pipe is connected to the feed box. One end of the second conveying pipe is connected to the feed box, and the other end of the second conveying pipe is connected to the door seal of the washing tub. A portion of the first conveying pipe and a portion of the second conveying pipe are located in the receiving space.

23. The washing machine according to claim 19, characterized in that, A portion of the water inlet component is located in the receiving space. The water inlet component includes a water inlet valve and a first delivery pipe. One end of the first delivery pipe is connected to the water inlet valve, and the other end of the first delivery pipe is used to communicate with the door seal of the washing tub. The water inlet valve is located in the receiving space and is connected to the housing and / or the washing tub. A portion of the first delivery pipe is located in the receiving space.

24. The washing machine according to claim 19, characterized in that, The electrical control component includes an electrical control box located in the receiving space, and the electrical control box is connected to the housing and / or the washing drum.

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