Laundry treating apparatus and front panel thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus and a front side panel thereof, the front side panel being disposed at a front side of a cabinet frame of the laundry treating apparatus, and including a front side inner panel connected to the front side of the cabinet frame and formed with a first laundry loading / unloading opening in communication with a first drum in the cabinet frame, at least two rotating members, and a drum door rotatably connected to the front side inner panel by the at least two rotating members to expose or block the first laundry loading / unloading opening, wherein a ratio of an area of the drum door to an area of the front side panel is 0.48 to 1. The drum door is rotatably connected to the front side inner panel by the at least two rotating members, which can effectively improve the stability of the drum door mounted to the front side inner panel and reduce the risk of shaking and falling of the drum door. In addition, the front side inner panel is connected to the front side of the cabinet frame, which provides a mounting basis for the stable mounting of the drum door.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more particularly to a garment processing device and its front panel. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, washing machines with washing and drying functions have become an indispensable device in people's daily lives.

[0003] In related technologies, the drum door of a washing machine needs to be rotatably mounted on the washing machine body, but the drum door is often not installed stably enough. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in the related technologies, this disclosure provides a garment processing device and its front panel.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a front panel is provided, the front panel being disposed on the front side of the housing frame of a garment handling device, and comprising: The front inner panel is connected to the front side of the box frame and forms a first clothing loading and unloading opening that is opposite to and communicates with the first cylinder inside the box frame. At least two rotating parts; and The tube door is rotatably connected to the front inner panel by at least two of the aforementioned rotating members to expose or block the first clothing loading / unloading opening; The ratio of the area of ​​the gate to the area of ​​the front inner plate is 0.48 to 1.

[0006] The gate is rotatably connected to the front inner panel via at least two rotating parts, which effectively improves the stability of the gate installation on the front inner panel and reduces the risk of gate shaking and falling off. Secondly, the front inner panel is connected to the front side of the housing frame, providing an installation base for the stable installation of the gate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the front inner panel includes an inner panel body region and an opening region connected to each other, the opening region being configured as the first clothing loading and unloading opening; The tube door includes a tube door body and a sealing window. The sealing window is protruding inside the tube door body to extend into the first clothing opening and seal it. When the gate is in the closed state, the gate body and the inner plate body are arranged to overlap.

[0008] The blocking window is used to block the first clothing loading and unloading opening, ensuring that the opening can be effectively blocked even when the main door is closed.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front inner panel is a rectangular inner panel, and the cylindrical door is a rectangular cylindrical door.

[0010] For portal gates, a larger rectangular portal gate design can enhance rigidity and resistance to deformation.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rotating element includes a hinge seat and a hinge leaf that are rotatably connected to each other; The hinge leaf is disposed on the tube door, and the hinge seat is disposed on the front inner plate; Wherein, at least one of the hinge seat and the hinge leaf is provided with a limiting part, and the limiting part is used to limit the rotational position of the cylinder door relative to the front inner plate.

[0012] The limiting part can restrict the rotation angle of the gate, effectively protect the gate, and prevent the gate from being over-opened or over-closed, which could cause collisions.

[0013] In some embodiments, the hinge seat is provided with a first limiting portion, and the hinge leaf is provided with a second limiting portion; The gate includes a closed position, in which the first limiting part and the second limiting part can stop and limit the gate from rotating toward the front inner plate; and / or, The gate includes an open position, in which the first limiting part and the second limiting part can stop and limit the gate to rotate in a direction away from the front inner plate.

[0014] The first limiting part can stop and limit the second limiting part set on the hinge page to prevent the gate from continuing to rotate inward, reduce the wear and collision between the gate and the front inner plate, and extend the service life.

[0015] In some embodiments, one of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion is configured as a limiting protrusion, and the other is configured as a limiting groove, wherein the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove are rotatably sleeved on each other. The limiting protrusion includes a first stop surface, and the inner wall of the limiting groove includes a first inner groove wall. In the closed position, the first stop surface abuts against the first inner groove wall; and / or, The limiting protrusion includes a second stop surface, and the inner wall of the limiting groove includes a second inner groove wall. In the open position, the second stop surface abuts against the second inner groove wall.

[0016] Among them, the limiting protrusion can achieve stop and limit, which is simple in structure and stable in limiting.

[0017] In some embodiments, the portal includes an outer portal plate and an inner portal plate that are mated together; The hinge is disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel of the portal, and is connected to at least one of the outer panel and the inner panel of the portal; The inner plate of the gate has an installation notch for the hinge seat and / or hinge leaf to pass through.

[0018] The design of the outer and inner panels of the gate, which are connected together, can effectively improve the overall rigidity of the gate and reduce the possibility of gate deformation.

[0019] In some embodiments, the portal further includes a reinforcing frame located between the outer panel and the inner panel of the portal, and connected to at least one of the outer panel and the inner panel of the portal; At least a portion of the hinge leaf is connected to at least one of the inner panel of the portal frame, the reinforcing frame, and the outer panel of the portal frame.

[0020] This connection method can transfer the load to the gate, reducing the risk of local stress concentration and thus reducing the risk of deformation or breakage at the hinge.

[0021] In some embodiments, the hinge page includes a first connection area and a second connection area that are interconnected; The first connecting area is connected to the inner panel of the gate, and the second connecting area is connected to the inner panel of the gate, the reinforcing frame, and the outer panel of the gate.

[0022] This zoning design avoids load concentration, effectively disperses stress, and reduces the risk of localized deformation or tearing.

[0023] In some embodiments, the reinforcing frame is disposed near the outer periphery of the tube door and extends along the outer periphery to form a reinforcing frame.

[0024] Among them, the reinforced frame can match the corresponding edge shape of the tube door, which can further improve the flatness of the tube door, thereby further improving the cooperation effect between the tube door and the corresponding structure on the garment processing equipment, and improving the smoothness of the garment processing equipment.

[0025] In some embodiments, the front panel further includes a reinforcing plate; The front inner panel includes a first inner panel surface and a second inner panel surface facing away from each other. The first inner panel surface is used to face the tube door, and at least two hinge seats are disposed on the first inner panel surface. The reinforcing plate is connected to the first inner plate surface and to at least two of the hinge seats; and / or, the reinforcing plate is connected to the second inner plate surface and to at least two of the hinge seats.

[0026] By adding a reinforcing plate, the two hinge seats can be more securely connected to the front inner plate, thereby further improving the stability of the gate installation on the front inner plate and reducing the risk of gate shaking and falling off.

[0027] In some embodiments, at least two of the rotating members are spaced apart in the vertical direction; The at least two rotating components include a first rotating component and a second rotating component, and the first clothing loading / unloading opening is located between the first rotating component and the second rotating component in the vertical direction.

[0028] Among them, the stress points between the cylinder and the front inner plate are more evenly distributed, reducing stress concentration and further improving the stability of the cylinder door installed on the front inner plate, reducing the risk of cylinder door shaking and falling off.

[0029] In some embodiments, the front panel further includes an upper panel, which is connected to the front side of the housing frame and located above the front inner panel and the cylindrical door; The upper panel has a second clothing loading / unloading opening that is opposite to and communicates with the second cylinder inside the box frame, and the diameter of the second clothing loading / unloading opening is smaller than the diameter of the first clothing loading / unloading opening.

[0030] The front panel is divided into sections, which makes the panel layout more flexible. When the garment handling equipment malfunctions and needs maintenance or repair, the separate upper panel and front inner panel can be removed individually without large-scale operations on the panel area. This reduces interference with other garment loading and unloading areas, lowers maintenance difficulty and workload, and allows for faster problem location and handling.

[0031] In some embodiments, there are two second clothing openings, one of which is located to the upper left of the first clothing opening, and the other is located to the upper right of the first clothing opening.

[0032] If there are many types of clothes of different materials and colors to be washed, but the quantity of each type of clothes is small, the clothes of different colors or materials can be placed into the drums corresponding to the second clothes inlet to improve the washing effect.

[0033] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a garment processing device is also provided, the garment processing device including a box frame, a first cylinder and the aforementioned front panel; The first cylindrical body is disposed within the box frame and is opposite to and communicates with the first clothing loading and unloading port; the front panel is disposed on the front side of the box frame.

[0034] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes two second cylinders, the diameter of the second cylinders being smaller than the diameter of the first cylinder, and the second cylinders being disposed within the box frame; One of the second cylinders is located to the upper left of the first cylinder, and the other second cylinder is located to the upper right of the first cylinder.

[0035] The placement of the second cylinder can effectively improve the uniformity of weight distribution in the overall garment processing equipment.

[0036] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: The tube door is rotatably connected to the front inner panel via at least two rotating members, which effectively improves the stability of the tube door installed on the front inner panel and reduces the risk of the tube door shaking and falling off. Secondly, the front inner panel is connected to the front side of the housing frame, providing an installation base for the stable installation of the tube door. The ratio of the area of ​​the tube door to the area of ​​the front inner panel is 0.48~1, that is, in addition to overlapping and sealing the first clothing access opening, the tube door also overlaps and covers a large area of ​​the front inner panel except for the first clothing access opening. This arrangement effectively improves the overall rigidity and deformation resistance of the tube door and the front panel. Furthermore, the large area of ​​the tube door covering the front panel also conceals and hides the seams, mounting holes, and other detailed structural details of the front inner panel, improving the aesthetics of the appearance.

[0037] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a front panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a front panel (with a clothing loading and unloading opening exposed in the tube door) according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0041] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A sectional view from the perspective of AA.

[0042] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of part B based on the previous one.

[0043] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram showing another view of a front panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0044] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a rotating member in a front panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a hinge seat in a front panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0046] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing another perspective of a hinge mount in a front panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0047] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a hinge page in a front panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0048] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing another perspective of a hinge page in a front panel according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0049] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a clothing handling device (clothing loading and unloading port blocked by a drum door) according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0050] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of a garment handling device (with a garment loading and unloading opening exposed through a drum door) according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0051] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device (removal of display and control components) according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0052] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram from a second perspective illustrating a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0053] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 An enlarged view of section C based on the basic structure.

[0054] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram from a third perspective illustrating a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0055] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1. Front panel; 11. Front inner panel; 110. First clothing loading / unloading opening; 111. Inner panel body area; 1101. First inner panel surface; 1102. Second inner panel surface; 30. Mounting edge; 31. Positioning hole; 32. First mounting hole; 33. Second mounting hole; 12. Rotating component; 1201. First rotating component; 1202. Second rotating component; 121. Hinge seat; 122. Hinge leaf; 1221. First connecting area; 1222. Second connecting area; 1223. First connecting hole; 1224. Second connecting hole; 123. Limiting part; 1231. First limiting part; 1232. Second limiting part; 1233. First stop surface; 1234. First inner groove wall; 1235. Second stop surface; 1236. Second inner groove wall; 13. Gate; 131. Gate body; 132. Sealing window; 133. Gate outer panel; 134. Gate inner panel; 1340. Installation notch; 135. Reinforcing frame; 14. Reinforcing plate; 10. Box frame; 101-First crossbeam; 102-Longitudinal beam; 1021-Positioning pin; 2. Top panel; 201. Second clothing loading / unloading opening; 20. Groove; 21. Connector; 211. Connecting plate; 212. Reinforcing rib; 213. Third fastener; 4. First cylinder; 5. Second cylinder; 6. Display and control components. Detailed Implementation

[0056] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0057] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as up, down, front, back, left, and right refer to the clothing handling equipment of this disclosure as defined in normal use. Directional terms such as "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of a specific structure; terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance.

[0058] 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 refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] Reference Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this disclosure provides a front panel 1, which is disposed on the front side of the housing frame 10 of the clothing handling equipment, and includes: a front inner panel 11, connected to the front side of the housing frame 10, and forming a first clothing loading / unloading opening 110 that is opposite to and communicates with a first cylinder 4 inside the housing frame 10; at least two rotating members 12; and a cylinder door 13, which is rotatably connected to the front inner panel 11 through at least two rotating members 12 to expose or block the first clothing loading / unloading opening 110; wherein, the ratio of the area of ​​the cylinder door 13 to the area of ​​the front inner panel 11 is 0.48~1.

[0060] In the above technical solution, firstly, the gate 13 is rotatably connected to the front inner plate 11 via at least two rotating parts 12, which can effectively improve the stability of the gate 13 installed on the front inner plate 11 and reduce the risk of the gate 13 shaking and falling off. Secondly, the front inner plate 11 is connected to the front side of the box frame 10, providing an installation base for the stable installation of the gate 13.

[0061] When the gate 13 blocks the first clothing loading / unloading opening 110, that is, when the gate 13 is in a closed state, the normal operation of the clothing processing equipment is ensured. When the gate 13 exposes the first clothing loading / unloading opening 110, the user can take or put clothes into the first drum 4 through the first clothing loading / unloading opening 110.

[0062] Furthermore, the ratio of the area of ​​the tube door 13 to the area of ​​the front inner panel 11 is 0.48 to 1. That is, in addition to overlapping and sealing the first clothing access opening 110, the tube door 13 also covers a large area of ​​the front inner panel 11 except for the first clothing access opening 110. This arrangement can effectively improve the overall rigidity and deformation resistance of the tube door 13 and the front panel 11. In addition, the large area of ​​the tube door 13 covering the front panel 11 can also conceal and hide the seams, mounting holes and other details of the front inner panel 11, improving the aesthetics of the appearance.

[0063] In addition, since the coverage area of ​​the gate 13 on the front inner plate 11 is larger, the size of the gate 13 will also be increased accordingly. By setting the above-mentioned at least two rotating parts 12, it can be ensured that the large-sized gate 13 is stably installed on the front inner plate 11.

[0064] The ratio of the area of ​​the portal 13 to the area of ​​the front inner panel 11 can be 0.48; or, the ratio can be 0.5; or, the ratio can be 0.6; or, the ratio can be 0.8; or, the ratio can be 1. This disclosure does not limit the ratio of the area of ​​the portal 13 to the area of ​​the front inner panel 11.

[0065] In one implementation, reference is made to Figure 3 As shown, the front inner panel 11 includes an inner panel body area 111 and an opening area that are connected to each other. The opening area is configured as a first clothing loading and unloading opening 110. The tube door 13 includes a tube door body 131 and a sealing window 132. The sealing window 132 is protrudingly disposed on the inner side of the tube door body 131 so as to extend into the first clothing loading and unloading opening 110 and seal it. In the closed state, the tube door body 131 overlaps with the inner panel body area 111.

[0066] In this embodiment, the sealing window 132 is used to block the first clothing access opening 110, ensuring that the first clothing access opening 110 can be effectively blocked when the tube door 13 is closed. The sealing window 132 can be constructed as a transparent window, allowing the user to easily observe the condition of the clothing inside the first tube body 4. Furthermore, when the tube door 13 is closed, the tube door body 131 and the inner panel body area 111 are completely overlapped. This further enhances the stability of the sealing window 132 installed on the tube door body 131, and also effectively improves the overall rigidity and deformation resistance of the tube door 13 and the front panel 11.

[0067] In another embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the front inner plate 11 is a rectangular inner plate, and the portal 13 is a rectangular portal. That is, constructing the portal 13 as a larger rectangular portal can enhance rigidity and resistance to deformation. However, this disclosure does not limit the specific shapes of the front inner plate 11 and the portal 13. In other embodiments, the front inner plate 11 and the portal 13 may also be constructed as trapezoids, etc.

[0068] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 , Figures 6 to 10As shown, the rotating component 12 includes a hinge seat 121 and a hinge leaf 122 that are rotatably connected to each other; the hinge leaf 122 is disposed on the tube door 13, and the hinge seat 121 is disposed on the front inner plate 11; wherein, at least one of the hinge seat 121 and the hinge leaf 122 is provided with a limiting part 123, and the limiting part 123 is used to limit the rotational position of the tube door 13 relative to the front inner plate 11.

[0069] In this embodiment, firstly, by providing hinge seats 121 and hinge leaves 122 that are rotatably engaged, the cylinder door 13 is rotatably connected to the front inner plate 11. At least two hinge seats 121 are provided on the front inner plate 11, and at least two hinge leaves 122 are provided on the cylinder door 13. This disclosure does not limit this. Furthermore, this disclosure does not limit the rotating member 12 to only being constructed as hinge seats 121 and hinge leaves 122; it can also be constructed as a rotating shaft (not shown) and a (rotating shaft seat) engaging. This disclosure does not limit this. Secondly, by providing the aforementioned limiting part 123, the rotation angle of the cylinder door 13 can be limited, effectively protecting the cylinder door 13 and preventing collisions caused by excessive opening or closing of the cylinder door 13.

[0070] Optionally, refer to Figures 6 to 10 As shown, the hinge seat 121 is provided with a first limiting part 1231, and the hinge page 122 is provided with a second limiting part 1232; the tube door 13 includes a closed position. In the closed position, the first limiting part 1231 and the second limiting part 1232 can stop and limit the tube door 13 to rotate toward the front inner plate 11.

[0071] That is, in this embodiment, when the cylinder door 13 is in the closed position, the first limiting part 1231 provided on the hinge seat 121 can stop and limit the cylinder door 13 with the second limiting part 1232 provided on the hinge page 122, so as to prevent the cylinder door 13 from continuing to rotate inward, reduce the wear and collision between the cylinder door 13 and the front inner plate 11, and extend the service life.

[0072] For example, refer to Figures 5 to 9 As shown, one of the first limiting part 1231 and the second limiting part 1232 is configured as a limiting protrusion, and the other is configured as a limiting groove. The limiting protrusion and the limiting groove are rotatably sleeved on each other. The limiting protrusion includes a first stop surface 1233, and the inner wall of the limiting groove includes a first inner groove wall 1234. In the closed position, the first stop surface 1233 abuts against the first inner groove wall 1234 to achieve stopping and limiting. The structure is simple and the limiting is stable. However, this disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the first limiting part 1231 and the second limiting part 1232.

[0073] In addition, the gate 13 also includes an open position. In the open position, the first limiting part 1231 and the second limiting part 1232 can stop and limit the gate 13 to rotate in a direction away from the front inner plate 11.

[0074] In this embodiment, when the tube door 13 is in the open position, the first limiting part 1231 provided on the hinge seat 121 can stop and limit the second limiting part 1232 provided on the hinge leaf 122 to prevent the tube door 13 from continuing to rotate outward, limit the opening angle of the tube door 13, and effectively reduce the possibility of the tube door 13 colliding with the wall or the like.

[0075] For example, refer to Figures 5 to 9 As shown, one of the first limiting part 1231 and the second limiting part 1232 is configured as a limiting protrusion, and the other is configured as a limiting groove. The limiting protrusion and the limiting groove are rotatably sleeved on each other. The limiting protrusion includes a second stop surface 1235, and the inner wall of the limiting groove includes a second inner groove wall 1236. In the open position, the second stop surface 1235 abuts against the second inner groove wall 1236 to achieve stopping and limiting. The structure is simple and the limiting is stable. However, this disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the first limiting part 1231 and the second limiting part 1232.

[0076] In one embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the portal 13 includes an outer portal plate 133 and an inner portal plate 134 that are mated together; a hinge leaf 122 is disposed between the outer portal plate 133 and the inner portal plate 134 and is connected to at least one of the outer portal plate 133 and the inner portal plate 134; wherein, the inner portal plate 134 has an installation notch 1340 for the hinge seat 121 and / or the hinge leaf 122 to pass through.

[0077] In this embodiment, firstly, the design of the outer plate 133 and inner plate 134 of the gate, which are connected together, can effectively improve the overall rigidity of the gate 13 and reduce the possibility of deformation of the gate 13.

[0078] Secondly, by placing the hinge leaf 122 between the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134 of the portal frame, the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134 can effectively protect the hinge leaf 122, preventing direct impact from external forces. Regarding the connection method between the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134, fasteners or snap-fit ​​devices can be used, and this disclosure does not limit the specific method used.

[0079] In addition, the hinge 122 can be connected to at least one of the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134 of the gate, which can transfer the load to the gate 13, reduce the risk of local stress concentration, and thus reduce the risk of deformation or breakage at the hinge 122.

[0080] In addition, the mounting notch 1340 on the inner panel 134 of the gate facilitates the assembly connection between the hinge seat 121 and the hinge leaf 122, improving the ease of assembly.

[0081] In another embodiment, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the portal 13 also includes a reinforcing frame 135, which is located between the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134 of the portal and is connected to at least one of the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134; wherein, the hinge 122 is connected to at least one of the inner panel 134, the reinforcing frame 135 and the outer panel 133.

[0082] In this embodiment, by providing a reinforcing frame 135 between the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134 of the portal, and by connecting the reinforcing frame 135 to at least one of the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134, the portal 13 can be straightened and leveled, reducing the occurrence of deformations such as twisting and bulging. For example, the reinforcing frame 135 can be connected to the outer panel 133, or it can be connected to the inner panel 134, or it can be connected to both the outer panel 133 and the inner panel 134; this disclosure does not limit the scope of the invention.

[0083] Secondly, at least a portion of the hinge page 122 is connected to at least one of the inner panel 134, the reinforcing frame 135, and the outer panel 133 of the gate, thereby improving the stability of the hinge page 122 connection.

[0084] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the hinge page 122 includes a first connecting area 1221 and a second connecting area 1222 that are connected to each other; the first connecting area 1221 is connected to the inner panel 134 of the gate, and the second connecting area 1222 is connected to the inner panel 134 of the gate, the reinforcing frame 135 and the outer panel 133 of the gate.

[0085] In this embodiment, the first connecting region 1221 connects to the inner panel 134 of the gate, enabling initial positioning and fixation of the hinge 122, and is used to bear relatively small forces. The second connecting region 1222 connects the inner panel 134, the reinforcing frame 135, and the outer panel 133 of the gate, serving as the main load-bearing area, such as bearing the weight of the gate 13, the opening and closing torque, and impact loads. This partitioned design avoids load concentration, effectively disperses stress, and reduces the risk of local deformation or tearing.

[0086] The first connecting region 1221 may have multiple first connecting holes 1223, and multiple first fasteners (not shown) pass through the multiple corresponding first connecting holes 1223 and the inner plate 134 of the gate, connecting the first connecting region 1221 to the inner plate 134 of the gate. The second connecting region 1222 may have multiple second connecting holes 1224, and multiple second fasteners (not shown) pass through the outer plate 133 of the gate, the multiple corresponding second connecting holes 1224, the reinforcing frame 135, and the inner plate 134 of the gate, to achieve a fastening connection. However, this disclosure does not limit the specific connection method.

[0087] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the reinforcing frame 135 is arranged near the outer periphery of the tube door 13 and extends along the outer periphery to form a reinforcing frame. In this way, the reinforcing frame can match the corresponding edge shape of the tube door 13, which can further improve the flatness of the tube door 13, thereby further improving the fit between the tube door 13 and the corresponding structure on the garment processing equipment, and improving the smoothness of the garment processing equipment.

[0088] In other embodiments, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the front panel 1 may further include a reinforcing plate 14, and the front inner panel 11 includes a first inner panel surface 1101 and a second inner panel surface 1102 facing each other. The first inner panel surface 1101 is used to face the portal door 13, and at least two hinge seats 121 are disposed on the first inner panel surface 1101. The reinforcing plate 14 is connected to the first inner panel surface 1101 and is connected to the at least two hinge seats 121. Here, the reinforcing plate 14 may also be connected to the second inner panel surface 1102 and connected to the at least two hinge seats 121, and this disclosure does not limit this. By providing the reinforcing plate 14, the two hinge seats 121 can be more securely connected to the front inner panel 11, thereby further improving the stability of the portal door 13 installed on the front inner panel 11 and reducing the risk of the portal door 13 shaking and falling off.

[0089] In another embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 1 As shown, at least two rotating members 12 are spaced apart in the vertical direction. Each rotating member 12 includes a first rotating member 1201 and a second rotating member 1202, with the first garment loading / unloading opening 110 located between the first rotating member 1201 and the second rotating member 1202 in the vertical direction. This arrangement allows for a more even distribution of the two rotating members 12, resulting in a more uniform stress distribution between the door 13 and the front inner panel 11, reducing stress concentration, and further improving the stability of the door 13 mounted on the front inner panel 11, thus reducing the risk of the door 13 shaking or falling off.

[0090] Optionally, refer to Figures 11 to 14As shown, the front panel 1 also includes an upper panel 2, which is connected to the front of the housing frame 10 and located above the front inner panel 11 and the cylinder door 13. The upper panel 2 has a second clothing loading / unloading port 201 that is opposite to and communicates with the second cylinder 5 inside the housing frame 10, and the diameter of the second clothing loading / unloading port 201 is smaller than the diameter of the first clothing loading / unloading port 110. By dividing the front panel 1 into sections, the panel layout becomes more flexible. This allows for individual disassembly of the upper panel 2 and the front inner panel 11 when the clothing handling equipment malfunctions and requires maintenance or repair. For example, if the cylinder corresponding to the clothing loading / unloading port on the upper panel 2 and the front inner panel 11 malfunctions, the panel corresponding to the clothing loading / unloading port of the malfunctioning cylinder can be disassembled without requiring large-scale operations on the panel area. This reduces interference with other clothing loading / unloading ports, lowers maintenance difficulty and workload, and allows for faster problem location and resolution.

[0091] Here, in order to leave space for the installation of other structures of the garment processing equipment, the outer surface of the front inner panel 11 can be recessed into the outer surface of the upper panel 2 in the front-back direction of the garment processing equipment, so that the layout of other structures can be more compact.

[0092] Other structures can include a tube door 13 rotatably connected to the front of the inner front panel 11. In this case, the recessed space formed by the outer surface of the inner front panel 11 and the outer surface of the upper panel 2 can be used to install and accommodate at least part of the tube door 13. The tube door 13 can expose or block the clothing loading / unloading opening on the inner front panel 11. When the tube door 13 blocks the clothing loading / unloading opening on the inner front panel 11, the upper panel 2 and the tube door 13 are positioned opposite each other in the vertical direction of the clothing handling equipment. Thus, taking the upper panel 2 as an example located above the inner front panel 11, the tube door 13 can be located directly below the upper panel 2 when closed. That is, in the vertical direction, the projection of the upper panel 2 can be located on the upper surface of the tube door 13, thereby improving the overall compactness of the clothing handling equipment layout.

[0093] Furthermore, referring to Figures 11 to 14Regarding the arrangement of the second garment loading / unloading port 201, the number of second garment loading / unloading ports 201 can be single or multiple, and this disclosure does not limit this. Taking two second garment loading / unloading ports 201 as an example, one second garment loading / unloading port 201 is located to the upper left of the first garment loading / unloading port 110, and the other second garment loading / unloading port 201 is located to the upper right of the first garment loading / unloading port 110. Here, to improve the uniformity of the overall weight distribution of the garment processing equipment, the two second garment loading / unloading ports 201 can be located to the upper left and upper right of the first garment loading / unloading port 110 respectively. Of course, the two second garment loading / unloading ports 201 can also both be located to the upper left or upper right of the first garment loading / unloading port 110, and this disclosure does not limit this. If there are many types of materials and colors of clothes to be washed, but the quantity of each type of material and color is small, clothes of different colors or materials can be placed into the drums corresponding to different second garment loading / unloading ports 201 to improve the washing effect.

[0094] Based on the above solutions, this disclosure also provides a garment processing device, such as... Figures 11 to 16 As shown, the garment handling equipment may include a housing frame 10, a first drum 4, and the aforementioned front panel 1. The first drum 4 may be disposed within the housing frame 10 and be opposite to and connected to the first garment loading / unloading port 110. The front panel 1 may be disposed on the front side of the housing frame 10. Thus, the operator can retrieve or place garments into the first drum 4 through the first garment loading / unloading port 110. Here, the first drum 4 can be used for washing or drying garments; this disclosure does not limit its use.

[0095] Furthermore, referring to Figures 12 to 14 The garment processing equipment may further include two second drums 5, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the first drum 4, and the second drums 5 are disposed within the housing frame. One second drum 5 is located to the upper left of the first drum 4, and the other second drum 5 is located to the upper right of the first drum 4, which can effectively improve the uniformity of the overall weight distribution of the garment processing equipment. The second drums 5 and the first drum 4 can be used for washing clothes or drying clothes, and this disclosure does not limit this. By setting the second drums 5 and the first drum 4, different clothes can be washed or dried separately, or one drum can be used for washing while the other drum dries simultaneously, thereby improving the garment processing effect.

[0096] Here, the second clothing loading / unloading port 201 can be connected to the second cylinder 5, and the first clothing loading / unloading port 110 can be connected to the first cylinder 4. The diameter of the second clothing loading / unloading port 201 can be smaller than the diameter of the first clothing loading / unloading port 110. This limits the volume of clothing that can enter the upper second clothing loading / unloading port 201, preventing large and heavy clothing from being placed in, and effectively avoiding excessive weight at the top during the operation of the clothing handling equipment.

[0097] In the garment processing equipment disclosed herein, such as Figures 11 to 13 As shown, the upper front panel 2 and the inner front panel 11 of the cabinet frame 10 constitute a panel structure. The front surface of the panel structure has a recessed groove 20 and multiple garment loading / unloading ports. The display and control component 6 is housed within the groove 20. The groove 20 on the panel structure of the garment processing equipment with multiple garment loading / unloading ports allows the display and control component 6 to be placed within it, fully utilizing the three-dimensional space of the panel structure. This not only reduces the protrusion of the display and control component 6 within the garment processing equipment, improving the overall compactness and streamlined design, but also provides physical protection for the display and control component 6, reducing the risk of damage from external collisions or friction, extending its service life, and ensuring the stable operation of the garment processing equipment's control functions.

[0098] Furthermore, the outer surface of the display and control component 6 can be flush with or recessed into the front surface, so that the display and control component 6 does not protrude from the front surface of the garment processing equipment. This can effectively improve the overall smoothness of the garment processing equipment, further enhance the protective effect of the groove 20 on the display and control component 6, and also prevent the display and control component 6 from protruding and causing bumps to the user, thus improving the safety of use.

[0099] To improve the user experience, such as Figures 11 to 13 As shown, the groove 20 and the display and control component 6 can be located above multiple clothing loading and unloading ports. In this way, the height of the groove 20 can allow the display and control component 6 to be positioned higher, making it easier for the user to operate.

[0100] Here, the display and control component 6 can extend along the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment to reduce the slot size in the vertical direction of the groove 20, so that the display and control component 6 can be set in an area with a smaller height difference as much as possible, which is more conducive to user operation.

[0101] Furthermore, in the left-right direction of the garment handling equipment, the display and control component 6 can also span multiple garment loading and unloading ports, so as to further reduce the slot size in the vertical direction of the groove 20, thereby further reducing the height occupied by the display and control component 6 and improving the user experience.

[0102] In one alternative implementation, such as Figures 11 to 13As shown, in a panel structure comprising multiple panels, each panel is provided with at least one clothing loading / unloading opening, and at least one panel is provided with a recess 20 and a display control component 6. Each panel may be provided with a recess 20 and a display control component 6, allowing the functional areas of different panels to be controlled independently. Alternatively, only some panels may be provided with a recess 20 and a display control component 6, allowing multiple panels to share the display control component 6; this disclosure does not limit this approach.

[0103] When the top panel 2 is located above the front inner panel 11, a groove 20 and a display and control component 6 are provided on the top panel 2. Furthermore, the vertical dimension of the top panel 2 can be smaller than that of the front inner panel 11. This limits the volume of the clothing loading / unloading port and the drum located on the top panel 2, allowing more weight of the clothing processing equipment to accumulate at the bottom, thus making the placement and operation of the clothing processing equipment more stable.

[0104] Regarding the specific placement of the groove 20, such as Figures 11 to 13 As shown, the groove 20 can also be located above the clothing loading and unloading opening on the upper panel 2. In this way, the height of the groove 20 can make it easier for the user to operate, thereby improving the user experience.

[0105] Furthermore, the upper panel 2 has multiple clothing loading / unloading ports, which are spaced apart along the left-right direction of the clothing processing equipment. In the left-right direction of the clothing processing equipment, the display and control component 6 can also span across the multiple clothing loading / unloading ports on the upper panel 2. In this way, the vertical slot size of the groove 20 can be reduced, allowing the display and control component 6 to be placed in an area with a smaller height difference as much as possible, which is more conducive to user operation.

[0106] Regarding the connection method between the upper panel 2 and the box frame 10, such as Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, the housing frame 10 may include a first crossbeam 101, and a connector 21 connected to the first crossbeam 101 is provided on the top of the upper panel 2. The top connection allows the load to be transmitted along the axial direction of the connection, reducing the generation of shear force or torque. Here, the first crossbeam 101 can be the top beam of the garment processing equipment or a middle crossbeam of the garment processing equipment; this disclosure does not limit this. In the front-rear direction of the garment processing equipment, the connector 21 can extend towards the first crossbeam 101. Specifically, the connector can be located above or below the first crossbeam 101; this disclosure does not limit this.

[0107] Furthermore, such as Figure 14 and Figure 16As shown, the connector 21 may include a connecting plate 211, which may be located above the first crossbeam 101. The connection point between the connecting plate 211 and the upper panel 2 is lower than the upper surface of the upper panel 2 to reduce the possibility that the connector 21 as a whole is higher than the upper panel 2. To further enhance the overall smoothness of the structure, taking the connector 21 including a third fastener 213 as an example, the distance between the connecting plate 211 and the upper surface of the upper panel 2 can be set according to the size of the third fastener 213. In this way, when the connector 21 is fixedly installed with the first crossbeam 101, the top of the connector 21 is not higher than the upper surface of the upper panel 2.

[0108] To enhance the connection strength of the connector 21 and thus extend the service life of the upper panel 2, the connector 21 may further include multiple reinforcing ribs 212. These reinforcing ribs 212 may be spaced apart on the connector plate 211 along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment. Here, the vertical dimension of the reinforcing ribs 212 may gradually decrease from one side closer to the upper panel 2 towards the other. This allows the reinforcing ribs 212 to be generally triangular in shape, further enhancing their strength.

[0109] It should be noted that the connector 21 may include a third fastener 213, which can pass through the connecting plate 211 and connect to the first crossbeam 101. At least one pair of adjacent reinforcing ribs 212 are provided with a third fastener 213. The third fastener 213 can be a bolt, a screw, or a threaded rod with a nut; this disclosure does not limit this. Alternatively, a third fastener 213 may be provided between every two adjacent reinforcing ribs 212, or there may be two third fasteners 213, each adjacent to one of the two reinforcing ribs 212 located at opposite edges of the connecting plate 211; this disclosure also does not limit this.

[0110] In one alternative embodiment, such as Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, there can be multiple connectors 21, which are spaced apart along the left and right sides of the garment processing equipment. This improves the tightness of the fit between the upper panel 2 and the housing frame 10, reducing the possibility of the upper panel 2 falling off. Here, to prevent the ends of the upper panel 2 from warping and to improve the installation strength, two of the multiple connectors 21 can also be connected to the two ends of the first crossbeam 101 respectively.

[0111] Regarding the connection method between the front inner panel 11 and the housing frame 10, such as Figure 14 and Figure 16As shown, the housing frame 10 may further include longitudinal beams 102 spaced apart in the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment, and the front inner panel 11 may be connected to the longitudinal beams 102. When the vertical dimension of the front inner panel 11 is relatively high, the connection with the longitudinal beams 102 can improve the stability of the connection of the front inner panel 11. Of course, the longitudinal beams 102 may be connected to the first crossbeam 101 mentioned above, and the upper panel 2 may also be connected to the longitudinal beams 102; this disclosure does not limit this.

[0112] Furthermore, such as Figures 14 to 16 As shown, at least one positioning pin 1021 can be fixedly installed on the longitudinal beam 102, and at least one positioning hole 31 is formed on the side of the front inner plate 11 near the longitudinal beam 102 to cooperate with at least one positioning pin 1021. The function of the positioning pin 1021 is to position the front inner plate 11 with the box frame 10, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the front inner plate 11, increasing the possibility of the edge of the front inner plate 11 aligning with the edge of the box frame 10, and improving the overall smoothness of the clothing processing equipment. In the scheme of connecting the top plate 2 and the longitudinal beam 102, the top plate 2 can also be provided with positioning holes so that it can cooperate with the positioning pin 1021, and this disclosure does not limit this as well.

[0113] To improve the positioning error tolerance, the positioning hole 31 can be set as an oblong hole, which can also reduce the difficulty of opening the hole in the front inner plate 11 during manufacturing and reduce the manufacturing cost of the component.

[0114] In one alternative embodiment, such as Figures 12 to 16 As shown, first mounting holes 32 can be provided at the corners of the top of the front inner panel 11, and the first mounting holes 32 are connected to the longitudinal beam 102 by a fourth fastener. The connection at the top corner can reduce the possibility of the front inner panel 11 warping. At the same time, the top connection can transfer the load along the axial direction of the connection part, reducing the generation of shear force or torque.

[0115] To improve the fixing strength of the front inner panel 11, such as Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the housing frame 10 may also include a second crossbeam, and the bottom of the front inner panel 11 may also have a plurality of second mounting holes 33 spaced apart along the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment. The second mounting holes 33 are connected to the second crossbeam by a fifth fastener. Here, the second crossbeam may be the bottom beam of the housing frame 10 or the middle crossbeam of the housing frame 10, and this disclosure does not limit it in this way.

[0116] Furthermore, a mounting edge 30 recessed into the front inner panel 11 in the front-rear direction of the garment processing device can be formed at the lower edge of the front inner panel 11, and a second mounting hole 33 is formed on the mounting edge 30. In this way, the fourth fastener does not protrude from the outer surface of the front inner panel 11 after installation, improving the overall smoothness of the garment processing device.

[0117] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of this disclosure. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0118] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A front panel, characterized in that, The front panel is located on the front side of the housing frame of the garment processing equipment and includes: The front inner panel is connected to the front side of the box frame and forms a first clothing loading and unloading opening that is opposite to and communicates with the first cylinder inside the box frame. At least two rotating parts; and The tube door is rotatably connected to the front inner panel by at least two of the aforementioned rotating members to expose or block the first clothing loading / unloading opening; The ratio of the area of ​​the gate to the area of ​​the front inner plate is 0.48 to 1.

2. The front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front inner panel includes an inner panel body area and an opening area that are connected to each other, and the opening area is configured as the first clothing loading and unloading opening. The tube door includes a tube door body and a sealing window. The sealing window is protruding inside the tube door body to extend into the first clothing opening and seal it. When the gate is in the closed state, the gate body and the inner plate body are arranged to overlap.

3. The front panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The front inner panel is a rectangular inner panel, and the cylindrical door is a rectangular cylindrical door.

4. The front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating component includes a hinge base and a hinge leaf that are rotatably connected to each other; The hinge leaf is disposed on the tube door, and the hinge seat is disposed on the front inner plate; In this embodiment, at least one of the hinge seat and the hinge leaf is provided with a limiting part, and the limiting part limits the rotational position of the cylinder door relative to the front inner plate.

5. The front panel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The hinge seat is provided with a first limiting part, and the hinge page is provided with a second limiting part; The gate includes a closed position, in which the first limiting part and the second limiting part can stop and limit the gate from rotating toward the front inner plate; and / or, The gate includes an open position, in which the first limiting part and the second limiting part can stop and limit the gate to rotate in a direction away from the front inner plate.

6. The front panel according to claim 5, characterized in that, One of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is configured as a limiting protrusion, and the other is configured as a limiting groove. The limiting protrusion and the limiting groove are rotatably sleeved on each other. The limiting protrusion includes a first stop surface, and the inner wall of the limiting groove includes a first inner groove wall. In the closed position, the first stop surface abuts against the first inner groove wall; and / or, The limiting protrusion includes a second stop surface, and the inner wall of the limiting groove includes a second inner groove wall. In the open position, the second stop surface abuts against the second inner groove wall.

7. The front panel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The portal includes an outer portal plate and an inner portal plate that are connected together. The hinge is disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel of the portal, and is connected to at least one of the outer panel and the inner panel of the portal; The inner plate of the gate has an installation notch for the hinge seat and / or hinge leaf to pass through.

8. The front panel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The portal also includes a reinforcing frame, which is located between the outer panel and the inner panel of the portal and is connected to at least one of the outer panel and the inner panel of the portal. At least a portion of the hinge leaf is connected to at least one of the inner panel of the portal frame, the reinforcing frame, and the outer panel of the portal frame.

9. The front panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, The hinge page includes a first connection area and a second connection area that are interconnected. The first connecting area is connected to the inner panel of the gate, and the second connecting area is connected to the inner panel of the gate, the reinforcing frame, and the outer panel of the gate.

10. The front panel according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The reinforcing frame is arranged near the outer periphery of the tube door and extends along the outer periphery to form a reinforcing frame.

11. The front panel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front panel also includes a reinforcing plate; The front inner panel includes a first inner panel surface and a second inner panel surface facing away from each other. The first inner panel surface is opposite to the tube door, and at least two hinge seats are disposed on the first inner panel surface. The reinforcing plate is connected to the first inner plate surface and to at least two of the hinge seats; and / or, the reinforcing plate is connected to the second inner plate surface and to at least two of the hinge seats.

12. The front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two of the rotating members are spaced apart in the vertical direction; The at least two rotating components include a first rotating component and a second rotating component, and the first clothing loading / unloading opening is located between the first rotating component and the second rotating component in the vertical direction.

13. The front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel also includes an upper panel, which is connected to the front side of the housing frame and located above the front inner panel and the cylindrical door; The upper panel has a second clothing loading / unloading opening that is opposite to and communicates with the second cylinder inside the box frame, and the diameter of the second clothing loading / unloading opening is smaller than the diameter of the first clothing loading / unloading opening.

14. The front panel according to claim 13, characterized in that, The second clothing retrieval opening is provided in two parts, one of which is located to the upper left of the first clothing retrieval opening, and the other is located to the upper right of the first clothing retrieval opening.

15. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a box frame, a first cylinder, and a front panel as described in any one of claims 1-14; The first cylindrical body is disposed within the box frame and is opposite to and communicates with the first clothing loading and unloading port; the front panel is disposed on the front side of the box frame.

16. The garment processing equipment according to claim 15, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes two second cylinders, the diameter of which is smaller than that of the first cylinder, and the second cylinders are disposed within the box frame; One of the second cylinders is located to the upper left of the first cylinder, and the other second cylinder is located to the upper right of the first cylinder.

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