Anti-vibration and anti-slip devices

Abstract

To provide a vibration-proof and anti-slip device to be attached to the support legs of a washing machine. The washing machine includes an upper vibration-damping surrounding edge area 10 and a lower vibration-damping and anti-slip area 50. The vibration-damping surrounding edge area has an open cavity 11. The bottom of the cavity is provided with a vibration-damping assembly 20, which includes a plurality of buffer posts 31 of the same height. The washing machine's support legs are housed in the cavity and are closely attached to the buffer posts. The vibration-damping and anti-slip area includes a flat anti-slip layer located in the middle of the bottom and a sealing protective layer located around the bottom. The flat anti-slip layer is provided with a plurality of anti-slip suction cups, both of which can be attached to the ground. The vibration-damping and anti-slip device 100 of the present invention significantly improves vibration-damping and anti-slip effects, effectively reducing the impact of washing machine vibration on the surrounding environment and extending the washing machine's service life.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and more particularly to an anti-vibration and anti-skid device for washing machines. [Background technology]

[0002] Washing machines are commonly used household appliances. During operation, the rotation of the internal drum can generate loud noise throughout the entire washing machine, potentially displacing the entire washing machine and causing the drain pipe to become dislodged, resulting in the overflow of dirty water. To improve the stability and reduce vibrations of washing machines, it is common to install anti-vibration pads on the support legs of the washing machine or to use an anti-vibration base that includes anti-vibration pads and springs. However, most conventional anti-vibration pads are made of plastic or rubber, and their structural design is irrational, failing to meet the rigidity requirements for elastic deformation due to shear stress, resulting in relatively poor vibration resistance and stability, and poor vibration damping. Furthermore, the surface of the anti-vibration pad is generally designed as a smooth surface, resulting in a low coefficient of friction, which can lead to serious consequences if the pad is displaced laterally. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] In view of the above, the purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and thus the present invention can firmly attach the washing machine to the ground, prevent the washing machine from moving on the ground during operation, and achieve the effects of vibration damping, noise reduction, and displacement prevention. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention provides an anti-vibration and anti-slip device attached to a support leg of a washing machine, the anti-vibration and anti-slip device including an upper anti-vibration surrounding edge area and a lower anti-vibration and anti-slip area, the anti-vibration surrounding edge area having an open cavity formed therein, the anti-vibration surrounding edge area having a vibration-absorbing assembly at the bottom of the cavity, the vibration-absorbing surrounding edge area including a plurality of buffer posts having the same height, the support leg being received in the cavity and closely contacting the buffer posts, the anti-vibration and anti-slip area including a flat anti-slip layer provided in the middle of the bottom and a sealing protective layer provided on the outer periphery of the bottom, the flat anti-slip layer having a plurality of anti-slip suction cups, both of which can be attached to the ground.

[0005] In some embodiments, in order to increase the lateral friction force between the planar anti-slip layer and the ground, the shape of the anti-slip suction cup is circular, hexagonal, or other regular polygonal shape that can achieve a uniform adsorption effect.

[0006] In some embodiments, an anti-vibration hole is formed on the underside of each anti-slip suction cup. When the anti-slip suction cup adheres to the ground, the anti-vibration hole and the ground form a sealed airbag with a negative pressure environment. When the washing machine vibrates, the anti-vibration hole elastically deforms and converts the vibration energy into elastic potential energy, thereby reducing the transmission of vibration to the ground.

[0007] In some embodiments, the surface of the planar non-slip layer has a matte texture, which increases the lateral friction between the planar non-slip layer and the ground when the washing machine vibrates, thereby preventing the washing machine from displacing.

[0008] In some embodiments, the sealing protection layer has a cup-shaped suction cup structure that can be attached to the ground, and when the washing machine vibrates, the sealing protection layer generates lateral and vertical suction forces between the sealing protection layer and the ground, thereby preventing the washing machine from being displaced.

[0009] In some embodiments, in order to further increase the frictional force between the buffer pillar and the support leg, a matte texture is formed on the upper surface of the buffer pillar, so that when the washing machine vibrates and displaces, the buffer pillar can perform a buffering and vibration-damping function and prevent the support leg from moving within the cavity.

[0010] In some embodiments, a recessed hole is formed in the center of the top surface of each buffer post, and when the washing machine vibrates, the recessed hole elastically deforms and converts the vibration energy into elastic potential energy, thereby reducing the transmission of the vibration to the ground.

[0011] In some embodiments, the vibration-damping surrounding edge area, the vibration-damping assembly and the vibration-damping and anti-slip area are all made of silicone rubber, rubber, or elastic plastic, so that the vibration-damping surrounding edge area, the vibration-damping assembly and the vibration-damping and anti-slip area all have vibration-damping capabilities.

[0012] The anti-vibration and anti-skid device of the present invention includes an anti-vibration assembly mounted within the anti-vibration surrounding edge area. The anti-vibration assembly's honeycomb-shaped buffer posts and the recessed holes formed on the top surfaces of the buffer posts effectively absorb and buffer the vibration energy generated by the washing machine in multiple directions, resulting in a significant anti-vibration effect, effectively reducing the impact of washing machine vibration on the surrounding environment and extending the washing machine's service life. The anti-vibration and anti-skid device also features a matte texture on the top surfaces of the buffer posts to prevent relative sliding between the washing machine and the anti-vibration surrounding edge area, while the flat anti-skid layer and the sealing protective layer on the anti-vibration and anti-skid area adhere to the ground, preventing the entire washing machine from shifting. The synergistic effect of these two aspects enhances the friction and adhesion between the washing machine and the ground, further improving the stability and reliability of the washing machine during operation. Furthermore, the vibration-damping and anti-slip device is compatible with washing machines of different models and sizes, and installation can be completed simply by placing the washing machine support legs into the cavities in the vibration-damping surrounding edge area, without requiring complicated installation tools and processes, making installation simple and convenient. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a vibration damping and anti-skid device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing the structure of an anti-vibration assembly of a vibration-reducing and anti-skid device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 3 is a diagram showing the structure of the vibration-absorbing and anti-skid area of ​​the vibration-absorbing and anti-skid device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a vibration damping and anti-skid device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is a cross-sectional view of an assembly of a shock-absorbing and anti-skid device and a washing machine support leg according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is provided in the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals throughout the drawings denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative and are intended to illustrate the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0015] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, specific example components and configurations will be described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples of the present invention. Such repetition is for the purposes of brevity and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or configurations discussed. Furthermore, while the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, those skilled in the art may envision the reusability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0016] The embodiment of the present invention provides a vibration-damping and anti-skid device for a washing machine 100. The vibration-damping and anti-skid device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0017] Referring to FIG. 1, the vibration-damping and anti-slip device 100 is attached to the support leg 201 (see FIG. 5) of the washing machine 200, and includes an upper vibration-damping surrounding edge area 10 and a lower vibration-damping and anti-slip area 50, and the vibration-damping surrounding edge area 10 and the vibration-damping and anti-slip area 50 are integrally molded.

[0018] An open cavity 11 is formed at the top of the vibration-isolating surrounding edge area 10, and the cavity 11 may have the shape of a cylinder, a rectangular parallelepiped, a hexagonal prism, or an octagonal prism to accommodate the support legs 201. The vibration-isolating surrounding edge area 10 has a vibration-isolating assembly 20 at the bottom of the cavity 11, which includes a plurality of buffer pillars 31 of the same height, and the buffer pillars 31 may have the shape of a cylinder, a rectangular parallelepiped, a hexagonal prism, or an octagonal prism. The buffer pillars 31 are arranged to form a honeycomb structure, and the support legs 201 are accommodated in the cavity 11 and are in close contact with the buffer pillars 31. While ensuring the operational strength of the washing machine 200, the buffer pillars 31 can effectively distribute the pressure of the washing machine 200 against the ground. Furthermore, in order to further increase the frictional force between the buffer pillar 31 and the support leg 201, a matte texture is formed on the upper surface of the buffer pillar 31, so that when the washing machine 200 vibrates and displaces, the buffer pillar 31 can perform a buffering and vibration-damping function and prevent the support leg 201 from moving within the cavity 11.

[0019] Referring to FIG. 2, preferably, a recessed hole 311 is formed at the center of the upper surface of each buffer pillar 31. When the washing machine 200 vibrates, the structure of the recessed hole 311 elastically deforms and converts the vibration energy into elastic potential energy, thereby reducing the transmission of the vibration to the ground.

[0020] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the anti-vibration and anti-slip area 50 is generally convex trapezoidal. The diameter of the bottom of the anti-vibration and anti-slip area 50 is larger than the diameter of the top of the anti-vibration and anti-slip area 50 so that the anti-vibration and anti-slip device 100 is more stable when adhering to the ground. Specifically, the anti-vibration and anti-slip area 50 includes a plurality of flat anti-slip layers 51 disposed in the middle of the bottom and a sealing protective layer 52 disposed around the periphery of the bottom. The flat anti-slip layer 51 is provided with a plurality of anti-slip suction cups 511, which may be circular, hexagonal, or any other regular polygonal shape that can achieve a uniform adsorption effect. For example, the anti-slip suction cups 511 may be square, octagonal, regular polygonal, etc. The anti-slip suction cups 511 can adhere to the ground to increase the lateral friction between the flat anti-slip layer 51 and the ground. The sealing protection layer 52 has a cup-shaped suction cup structure and can be attached to the ground. When the washing machine 200 vibrates, the sealing protection layer 52 generates lateral and vertical suction forces between the sealing protection layer 52 and the ground, thereby preventing the washing machine from being displaced.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the underside of each anti-slip suction cup 511 is formed with anti-vibration holes 515. When the anti-slip suction cup 511 is attached to the ground, the anti-vibration holes 515 and the ground form a sealed airbag with a negative pressure environment. When the washing machine 200 vibrates, the anti-vibration holes 515 elastically deform and convert the vibration energy into elastic potential energy, thereby reducing the transmission of the vibration to the ground. Preferably, the surface of the planar anti-slip layer 51 is formed with a matte texture. When the washing machine 200 vibrates, the matte texture increases the lateral friction force between the planar anti-slip layer 51 and the ground, thereby preventing the washing machine from displacing.

[0022] In this embodiment, the vibration-damping surrounding edge area 10, the vibration-damping assembly 20 and the vibration-damping and anti-slip area 50 are all made of silicone rubber, rubber, or elastic plastic so that they all have vibration-damping capabilities.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 5, in use, the anti-vibration and anti-slip device 100 is attached to the support leg 201 of the washing machine 200 and pressed to bring the anti-vibration and anti-slip device 100 into close contact with the support leg 201, thereby firmly fitting the anti-vibration and anti-slip device 100 to the support leg 201, and furthermore, the flat anti-slip layer 51 of the anti-vibration and anti-slip area 50 adheres to the ground, thereby effectively canceling out lateral displacement that occurs when the washing machine 200 is operating.

[0024] The vibration-damping and anti-slip device 100 of the present invention has the vibration-damping assembly 20 installed within the vibration-damping surrounding edge area 10, and utilizes the honeycomb-shaped buffer columns 31 of the vibration-damping assembly 20 and the recessed holes 311 formed on the upper surfaces of the buffer columns 31 to effectively absorb and buffer the vibration energy generated by the washing machine in multiple directions, thereby achieving a significant vibration-damping effect, effectively reducing the impact of the vibration of the washing machine 200 on the surrounding environment, and extending the service life of the washing machine 200.

[0025] Furthermore, the anti-vibration and anti-slip device 100 forms a matte texture on the upper surface of the buffer post 31 to prevent relative sliding between the washing machine 200 and the anti-vibration surrounding edge area 10, while the flat anti-slip layer 51 and the sealing protective layer 52 of the anti-vibration and anti-slip area 50 adhere to the ground and prevent the entire washing machine 200 from displacing. This synergistic effect of the two aspects enhances the friction and adhesion between the washing machine 200 and the ground, further improving the stability and reliability of the washing machine 200 during operation. Furthermore, the anti-vibration and anti-slip device 100 is compatible with washing machines of different models and sizes, and installation can be completed by simply placing the washing machine support legs into the cavities 11 of the anti-vibration surrounding edge area 10, eliminating the need for complicated installation tools and processes, making installation simple and convenient.

[0026] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "attached," "interconnected," "connected," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected. They may be directly connected, indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or may refer to internal communication between two elements or an interactive relationship between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In the description herein, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" mean that the specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, exemplary expressions for the above terms are not necessarily limited to the same embodiment or example. It should be noted that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, unless mutually inconsistent, those skilled in the art may combine or combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described herein.

[0028] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is limited by the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0029] 100 Anti-vibration and anti-slip devices 10. Anti-vibration enclosing edge area 11 Cavity 20 Anti-vibration assembly 31 Buffer pillar 311 Depression hole 50 Anti-vibration and anti-slip areas 51 Flat anti-slip layer 511 Anti-slip suction cup 515 Anti-vibration hole 52 Seal protection layer 200 washing machines 201 Support leg

Claims

1. A vibration-proof and anti-slip device attached to the support legs of a washing machine, The vibration-damping and anti-skid device includes an upper vibration-damping surrounding edge area and a lower vibration-damping and anti-skid area, the vibration-damping surrounding edge area has an open cavity formed therein, the vibration-damping surrounding edge area has an vibration-damping assembly at the bottom of the cavity, the vibration-damping surrounding edge area includes a plurality of buffer pillars having the same height, the support legs are accommodated in the cavity and are in close contact with the buffer pillars, the vibration-damping and anti-skid area includes a flat anti-skid layer provided in the middle of the bottom and a sealing protective layer provided on the outer periphery of the bottom, the flat anti-skid layer has a plurality of anti-skid suction cups provided therein, and both the anti-skid suction cups and the sealing protective layer can be adsorbed to the ground. Anti-vibration and anti-slip devices.

2. In order to increase the lateral friction force between the flat anti-slip layer and the ground, the shape of the anti-slip suction cup is circular, hexagonal or other regular polygonal shape that can achieve uniform adsorption effect; 2. The anti-vibration and anti-skid device according to claim 1.

3. Each anti-slip suction cup has a vibration-damping hole formed on its underside. When the anti-slip suction cup is attached to the ground, the vibration-damping hole and the ground form a sealed airbag with a negative pressure environment. When the washing machine vibrates, the vibration-damping hole undergoes elastic deformation, converting vibration energy into elastic potential energy, thereby reducing the transmission of vibration to the ground.

2. The anti-vibration and anti-skid device according to claim 1.

4. The surface of the flat non-slip layer is formed with a matte texture, and when the washing machine vibrates, the matte texture increases the lateral friction force between the flat non-slip layer and the ground, thereby preventing the washing machine from being displaced.

2. The anti-vibration and anti-skid device according to claim 1.

5. The sealing protection layer has a cup-shaped suction cup structure and can be attached to the ground. When the washing machine vibrates, the sealing protection layer generates suction forces between the sealing protection layer and the ground in the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby preventing the washing machine from being displaced.

2. The anti-vibration and anti-skid device according to claim 1.

6. In order to further increase the friction between the buffer pole and the support leg, a matte texture is formed on the upper surface of the buffer pole, so that when the washing machine vibrates and displaces, the buffer pole can perform a buffering and vibration-damping function and prevent the support leg from moving within the cavity.

2. The anti-vibration and anti-skid device according to claim 1.

7. A recessed hole is formed at the center of the top surface of each buffer pillar. When the washing machine vibrates, the recessed hole elastically deforms, converting the vibration energy into elastic potential energy, thereby reducing the transmission of vibration to the ground.

2. The anti-vibration and anti-skid device according to claim 1.

8. The vibration-damping surrounding edge area, the vibration-damping assembly, and the vibration-damping and anti-slip area are all made of silicone rubber, rubber, or elastic plastic, so that the vibration-damping surrounding edge area, the vibration-damping assembly, and the vibration-damping and anti-slip area all have vibration-damping capabilities.

2. The anti-vibration and anti-skid device according to claim 1.

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