Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus including a cabinet, a drum, an electric control box, and a sensor, the drum is arranged in the cabinet, and an accommodation space is formed between a drum bottom wall of the drum and the cabinet, the electric control box is arranged in the accommodation space, and the sensor is installed to the drum bottom wall. Through the above technical solution, the laundry treating apparatus provided by the present disclosure can solve the problem of complex wiring between the sensor and the electric control box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, sensors used to detect water levels in washing machines are usually placed on the drum opening side. Since the wiring between the sensor and the control box needs to be fixed and constrained, the existing arrangement of the sensor leads to complex wiring problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a garment processing device that simplifies the wiring of sensors during placement.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a garment processing device, comprising: Box; A cylindrical body is arranged inside the box, and a receiving space is formed between the bottom wall of the cylindrical body and the box. An electrical control box, the electrical control box being arranged in the receiving space; and The sensor is installed on the bottom wall of the cylinder and is electrically connected to the electrical control box.

[0005] The above technical solution can shorten the wiring distance and simplify the wiring structure when routing between the sensor and the control box, so as to facilitate the connection between the sensor and the control box and avoid the problem of complicated wiring between the sensor and the control box.

[0006] In some possible implementations, the cylinder includes an outer cylinder and a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket being connected to the outer cylinder and having a mounting portion, to which the sensor is fixed. Thus, the mounting bracket allows for connection between the sensor and the outer cylinder, facilitating a stable connection of the sensor to the cylinder.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the mounting bracket includes at least two mounting seats, each of which has a mounting portion configured as a mounting hole, to which the sensor is fixed by fasteners. Thus, the mounting seats provide a mounting base for the mounting portion, facilitating the adaptation of different types of mounting portions to different types of sensors, and improving the stability of the connection between the sensor and the mounting bracket.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the mounting bracket includes reinforcing ribs, and a plurality of these reinforcing ribs are circumferentially spaced on the mounting base, connecting the mounting base to the outer cylinder. Thus, the reinforcing ribs enhance the stability of the connection between the mounting base and the outer cylinder.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the mounting bracket includes a first connecting rib for supporting the sensor and connecting it to the outer cylinder. Thus, the first connecting rib provides support for the sensor, improving the stability of the connection between the sensor and the outer cylinder.

[0010] In some possible implementations, there are two mounting bases, with the first connecting rib arranged between the two mounting bases, and the first connecting rib intersecting the line connecting the two mounting bases. Each mounting base is connected to the first connecting rib via at least one corresponding reinforcing rib. This allows the first connecting rib and the mounting base to form a unified whole, improving the stability of the mounting frame.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the mounting bracket further includes a limiting structure that forms a limiting space to confine the sensor within the limiting space. Thus, the limiting structure's confining effect on the sensor prevents rotation about its connection point with the mounting bracket, thereby stably mounting the sensor on the mounting bracket.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the mounting bracket further includes a limiting plate and an abutment block. The limiting plate is connected to one of the two mounting seats, and an abutment protrusion is formed on the end of the limiting plate opposite to the bottom wall of the cylinder. The abutment block is arranged on the first connecting rib and opposite to the abutment protrusion, and the sensor is limited between the abutment protrusion and the abutment block. Thus, the limiting plate and the abutment block can restrict the position of the sensor connected to the mounting bracket, providing a positioning function during installation.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the mounting bracket includes a second connecting rib, one of the two mounting seats being connected to the second connecting rib via at least one of its corresponding reinforcing ribs, the second connecting rib being intersecting and connected to the first connecting rib. Thus, by providing the second connecting rib, the stability of the connection between the sensor and the mounting bracket can be further improved.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the outer cylinder and the mounting bracket are integrally formed. This facilitates the manufacturing of the outer cylinder and the mounting bracket, saves manufacturing costs, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the garment handling device includes a drain pipe and a connecting branch pipe. The drain pipe is connected to the drum body, and one end of the connecting branch pipe is connected to the drain pipe, while the other end is sealed to the detection unit of the sensor. Thus, the connecting branch pipe allows the sensor to detect the water level in the drum body.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the garment processing device further includes a first roller and a second roller, the outer diameter of the second roller being larger than that of the first roller. There are two first rollers, located to the upper left and upper right of the second roller, respectively. This allows users to select the first roller for processing smaller garments, conserving water and electricity.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the sensor is arranged on the cylinder of the second roller. This facilitates wiring between the sensor and the control box.

[0018] The advantages of this disclosure through the above technical solution are as follows: The clothing processing equipment of this disclosure connects the sensor to the rear side of the cylinder, thereby shortening the wiring distance, simplifying the wiring structure, and reducing the number of other components in the box that the wiring needs to pass through, so as to facilitate the connection between the sensor and the electrical control box and avoid the problem of complicated wiring between the sensor and the electrical control box.

[0019] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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 schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device removal box provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer cylinder in the garment processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of the mounting bracket connected to the sensor in the clothing processing device provided in the exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged view of the mounting bracket in the clothing processing device provided in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, where no sensor is connected; Figure 5 This is a front view of the garment processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Box; 2-Cylinder body; 21-Outer cylinder; 211-Front outer cylinder; 212-Rear outer cylinder; 3-Electrical control box; 4-Sensor; 5-Mounting bracket; 51-Mounting part; 511-Mounting hole; 52-Mounting base; 53-Fastener; 54-Reinforcing rib; 55-First connecting rib; 56-Limiting plate; 561-Abutting protrusion; 57-Abutting block; 58-Second connecting rib; 59-Limiting mechanism; 591-Limiting space; 6-Drainage pipe; 7-Connecting branch pipe; 8-First roller; 9-Second roller. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used based on the definition of the garment handling equipment, which can be found in the following references. Figure 1 , Figure 2 ,as well as Figure 5 In the context of clothing processing equipment, the terms "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used. The up / down direction can be referenced to the direction of gravity of the equipment, and the left / right direction can be referenced to the width of the equipment. In the front / back direction, "front" can be understood as the side of the equipment facing the user, and "back" as the side away from the user. The gate of the clothing processing equipment is typically located on the front side. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component. "Upstream" and "downstream" are defined based on the direction of water flow. The terms "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Furthermore, in the following description, when referring to accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements, which will not be repeated here.

[0024] This disclosure relates to a garment processing device, see [link to relevant documentation] Figure 1 and Figure 2The equipment includes a housing 1, a cylinder 2, an electrical control box 3, and a sensor 4. The housing 1 may include a frame structure and panels, decorative panels, or covers connected to the frame structure, providing an installation base and protection for other components in the garment processing equipment. The cylinder 2 and the electrical control box 3 are located in the housing 1. The cylinder 2 is the main garment processing component and can be cylindrical. The electrical control box 3 can control the parameters of different components in the garment processing equipment, such as the rotation speed and processing time of the cylinder 2, as well as different modes of the garment processing equipment. The sensor 4 is installed on the bottom wall of the cylinder 2 and is electrically connected to the electrical control box 3. It should be noted that the bottom wall is the outer wall of the cylinder 2 away from the opening on the top of the cylinder 2. This configuration shortens the distance between sensor 4 and control box 3, thereby reducing the wiring distance, simplifying the wiring structure, and reducing the number of other components in box 1 that the wiring needs to pass through. This facilitates the connection between sensor 4 and control box 3 and avoids the problem of complex wiring between sensor 4 and control box 3.

[0025] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The garment processing equipment also includes a drain pipe 6 and a connecting branch pipe 7. The drain pipe 6 is connected to the cylinder 2 and can discharge the wastewater generated after garment processing in the cylinder 2. One end of the connecting branch pipe 7 is connected to the drain pipe 6, and the other end is sealed to the detection part of the sensor 4. Taking the sensor 4 as an example, which combines the functions of detecting the water level in the cylinder 2 and detecting the vibration of the cylinder 2, since the sensor 4 needs to detect the vibration of the cylinder 2, it needs to be connected to the cylinder 2. When detecting the vibration of the cylinder 2, the vibration on the cylinder 2 can be transmitted to the detection part of the sensor 4 so that the sensor 4 can detect the vibration of the cylinder 2. When detecting the water level, since the connecting branch pipe 7 is sealed to the detection part of the sensor 4, the water pressure in the drain pipe 6 can be transmitted to the sensor 4 through the connecting branch pipe 7. After the detection part of the sensor 4 detects the water pressure, it can determine the water level in the cylinder 2 based on the detected water pressure and transmit the detected water level data to the electrical control box 3 for processing. Of course, in other embodiments, sensor 4 can also be other types of sensors, such as speed sensors, etc., depending on the actual situation, and this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this. The sensor 4 and the connecting branch pipe 7 can be sealed in any suitable way, such as with sealant, sealing rings, etc. Furthermore, the connecting branch pipe 7 can also be constructed as a rubber hose, with the connecting branch pipe 7 and the detection part of the sensor 4 being interference-fitted and tightly connected through its own elasticity. This disclosure does not impose any specific limitations on this.

[0026] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cylinder 2 includes an outer cylinder 21 and a mounting bracket 5. The outer cylinder 21 remains stationary when the cylinder 2 is used for clothing processing. The mounting bracket 5 is connected to the outer cylinder 21 and can protrude from the outer cylinder 21 to facilitate the installation of the sensor 4. A mounting part 51 is formed on the mounting bracket 5, and the sensor 4 is fixed on the mounting part 51. The fixing method can be snap-fit, adhesive, or fixed by bolts, etc. The mounting part 51 can be a groove provided on the mounting bracket 5, the shape of which is adapted to the sensor 4 to facilitate the installation of the sensor 4. It can also be other connection structures known to those skilled in the art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0027] By installing the sensor 4 on the outer cylinder 21 using the mounting bracket 5, it is possible to avoid damaging the original structure of the outer cylinder 21, which would require other components in the garment processing equipment to be repositioned for installation. On the other hand, the separately installed mounting bracket 5 can be structurally modified according to different sensors 4, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the sensor 4 and the mounting part 51 on the mounting bracket 5.

[0028] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The outer cylinder 21 and the mounting bracket 5 are integrally formed. This design makes the connection between the outer cylinder 21 and the mounting bracket 5 more stable, reducing the likelihood of the mounting bracket 5 detaching from the outer cylinder 21. Furthermore, the integrally formed outer cylinder 21 and mounting bracket 5 can be manufactured simultaneously, saving costs. It also eliminates the need to connect the mounting bracket 5 to the outer cylinder 21 after the mounting bracket 5 is manufactured, further improving assembly efficiency.

[0029] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting bracket 5 includes at least two mounting seats 52, each of which is provided with a mounting part 51. The mounting seat 52 can provide a foundation for the setting of the mounting part 51 and the installation of the sensor 4, so that the mounting part 51 can be modified in different ways according to different types of sensors 4 to better adapt to the sensors 4. And when the sensor 4 is installed, the mounting seat 52 can provide reliable support for the sensor 4.

[0030] In some embodiments, the mounting part 51 is a mounting hole 511. The sensor 4 can be fixedly connected to the mounting hole 511 by a fastener 53. The mounting hole 511 and the fastener 53 can be threaded holes and bolts, respectively. When fixing, it is necessary to align the threaded hole on the sensor 4 with the threaded hole on the mounting base 52, and then screw the bolt into the threaded hole to complete the fixing between the sensor 4 and the mounting bracket 5. When disassembling, it is only necessary to unscrew the bolt. Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting part 51 can also be of other structures, depending on the actual situation. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0031] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting bracket 5 may include reinforcing ribs 54, with multiple reinforcing ribs 54 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the mounting base 52. The reinforcing ribs 54 also connect the mounting base 52 to the outer cylinder 21. The reinforcing ribs 54 may be rectangular strips, with one side of each rib fixedly connected to the side of the mounting base 52 and the other fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 21. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing ribs 54 may also be other structures known to those skilled in the art, which will not be elaborated further here. By providing reinforcing ribs 54, the connection between the mounting base 52 and the outer cylinder 21 can be completed using the reinforcing ribs 54, avoiding the need for a separate connection structure, thus saving costs to some extent. Furthermore, the reinforcing ribs 54 can strengthen the connection between the outer cylinder 21 and the mounting base 52, preventing separation between the outer cylinder 21 and the mounting base 52, which could affect the use of the sensor 4.

[0032] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting bracket 5 may also include a first connecting rib 55, which supports the sensor 4 and connects to the outer cylinder 21. The side of the first connecting rib 55 closest to the outer cylinder 21 is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 21, while the side furthest from the outer cylinder 21 can contact the back of the sensor 4 after it is mounted on the mounting bracket 5, thus effectively supporting the sensor 4. The first connecting rib 55 may be strip-shaped and inclined relative to the sensor 4, so that it can cover a larger area of ​​the sensor 4 and better support it. Of course, in other embodiments, the first connecting rib 55 may also be other structures known to those skilled in the art, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0033] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 3 and Figure 4There are two mounting bases 52. A first connecting rib 55 is arranged between the two mounting bases 52, and the first connecting rib 55 intersects with the line connecting the two mounting bases 52. Each mounting base 52 is connected to the first connecting rib 55 by at least one corresponding reinforcing rib 54. The connection can be achieved by fixing both ends of the reinforcing rib 54 along its extension direction to the first connecting rib 55 and the mounting base 52 respectively, thus completing the fixed connection between the two. This arrangement allows the mounting base 52, the reinforcing rib 54, and the first connecting rib 55 to form a whole, which can support each other. Furthermore, the mounting base 52, the reinforcing rib 54, and the first connecting rib 55 can also simultaneously support the sensor 4, thereby improving the stability of the entire mounting frame 5 and the connection between the sensor 4 and the mounting frame 5.

[0034] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the mounting bracket 5 may further include a limiting structure 59, which forms a limiting space 591 to limit the sensor 4 within the limiting space 591. The limiting effect of the limiting structure 59 on the sensor 4 prevents the sensor 4 from rotating about its connection point with the mounting bracket 5 (i.e., prevents the sensor 4 from rotating about the mounting base), thereby stably mounting the sensor 4 on the mounting bracket 5. The limiting structure 59 can be constructed in any suitable manner, and this disclosure does not impose any specific limitations on it.

[0035] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The limiting structure 59 may include a limiting plate 56 and an abutment block 57. The limiting plate 56 is connected to one of the two mounting seats 52, and an abutment protrusion 561 is formed on the end of the limiting plate 56 facing away from the bottom wall of the cylinder. The abutment block 57 is arranged on the first connecting rib 55 and is arranged opposite to the abutment protrusion 561 on the limiting plate 56. The opposite arrangement is arranged at two intervals relative to the sensor 4 along the width direction, so that after the sensor 4 is connected to the mounting bracket 5, the sensor 4 can be limited between the abutment protrusion 561 and the abutment block 57. By setting the limiting plate 56 and the abutment block 57, the sensor 4 can be snapped between the abutment protrusion 561 and the abutment block 57 after being connected to the mounting bracket 5, so as to better support the sensor 4, improve the stability of the connection between the sensor 4 and the mounting bracket 5, and the abutment protrusion 561 and the abutment block 57 can also provide a certain positioning for the sensor 4 during the connection process between the sensor 4 and the mounting bracket 5, so as to facilitate the connection between the sensor 4 and the mounting bracket 5.

[0036] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 3 and Figure 4The mounting bracket 5 may include a second connecting rib 58. One of the two mounting seats 52 is connected to the second connecting rib 58 through at least one corresponding reinforcing rib 54. The second connecting rib 58 is also intersecting and connected to the first connecting rib 55. The shape of the second connecting rib 58 may be strip-shaped. The intersection with the first connecting rib 55 may be at the end of the first connecting rib 55 or at the middle section of the first connecting rib 55. The intersection method may be that only the ends are connected, or the second connecting rib 58 completely passes through the first connecting rib 55. The specific method can be determined according to the actual situation. By setting the second connecting rib 58, the connection between the mounting seat 52 and the first connecting rib 55 can be made more stable and less prone to damage. The second connecting rib 58 can also be set at the mounting seat 52 with greater stress to strengthen the strength at that point and prevent the mounting seat 52, reinforcing rib 54, etc. from breaking.

[0037] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 5 The garment processing equipment also includes a first roller 8 and a second roller 9, with the outer diameter of the second roller 9 being larger than that of the first roller 8. There are two first rollers 8, located to the upper left and upper right of the second roller 9, respectively. Because the outer diameter of the first roller 8 is smaller than that of the second roller 9, and the smaller first roller 8 is located to the upper left and upper right of the housing 1, users can choose the first roller 8 located to the upper left and upper right when processing smaller garments, making washing more convenient and avoiding the waste of water and electricity that would otherwise be caused by having to use only the larger second roller 9 for smaller garments.

[0038] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 5 The sensor 4 can be arranged on the second roller 9, that is, the mounting bracket 5 is arranged on the second roller 9. The mounting bracket 5 can be formed on the cylinder 2 of the second roller 9 by means of, for example, threaded connection, snap-fit, or integral molding. This disclosure does not make specific limitations in this regard. Alternatively, the sensor 4 can also be arranged on both first rollers 8. In this case, both first rollers 8 are also provided with mounting brackets 5. The mounting brackets 5 can be formed on the cylinder 2 of the first rollers 5 by means of, for example, threaded connection, snap-fit, or integral molding. This disclosure does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0039] When installing the sensor 4 in the garment processing equipment disclosed herein, the sensor 4 can be positioned between two mounting seats 52 by the positioning of the upper limit plate 56 and the abutment block 57 of the mounting bracket 5, and contact the first connecting rib 55 on the mounting bracket 5. Then, the sensor 4 can be fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 5 by the mounting part 51 on the mounting seat 52. Since the sensor 4 is connected to the bottom wall of the cylinder 2 through the mounting bracket 5, the wiring distance between the sensor 4 and the electrical control box 3 can be shortened, the wiring structure can be simplified, and the number of other components in the housing 1 that the wiring needs to pass through can be reduced, so as to facilitate the connection between the sensor 4 and the electrical control box 3 and avoid the problem of complicated wiring between the sensor 4 and the electrical control box 3.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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 garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; A cylindrical body is arranged inside the box, and a receiving space is formed between the bottom wall of the cylindrical body and the box. An electrical control box, wherein the electrical control box is arranged in the receiving space; as well as The sensor is installed on the bottom wall of the cylinder and is electrically connected to the electrical control box.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylinder includes an outer cylinder and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is connected to the outer cylinder and has a mounting portion. The sensor is fixed to the mounting portion.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes at least two mounting seats, each of which is provided with a mounting part. The mounting part is configured as a mounting hole, and the sensor is fixed to the mounting hole by fasteners.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting frame includes reinforcing ribs, and the mounting base is circumferentially spaced with a plurality of the reinforcing ribs, which connect the mounting base to the outer cylinder.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes a first connecting rib, which supports the sensor and is connected to the outer cylinder.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of mounting seats is two, the first connecting rib is arranged between the two mounting seats, and the first connecting rib is arranged to intersect the line connecting the two mounting seats. The mounting seats are connected to the first connecting rib by at least one corresponding reinforcing rib.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting bracket also includes a limiting structure that forms a limiting space to limit the sensor within the limiting space.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting structure includes a limiting plate and an abutment block. The limiting plate is connected to one of the two mounting seats, and an abutment protrusion is formed on the end of the limiting plate away from the bottom wall of the cylinder. The abutment block is arranged on the first connecting rib and opposite to the abutment protrusion. The sensor is limited between the abutment protrusion and the abutment block.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes a second connecting rib, and one of the two mounting seats is connected to the second connecting rib via at least one of its corresponding reinforcing ribs. The second connecting rib is arranged intersecting with and connected to the first connecting rib.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer cylinder and the mounting bracket are integrally formed.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a drain pipe and a connecting branch pipe. The drain pipe is connected to the cylinder body, and one end of the connecting branch pipe is connected to the drain pipe, while the other end is sealed to the detection part of the sensor.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing device further includes a first roller and a second roller, the outer diameter of the second roller being larger than the outer diameter of the first roller, and there are two first rollers, with the two first rollers located at the upper left and upper right of the second roller, respectively.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The sensor is arranged on the cylinder of the second roller.

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