Door lock operation member and clothes treatment device

Abstract

A door lock operation member (100) and a clothes treatment device (200). The door lock operation member (100) is applied to the clothes treatment device (200); the clothes treatment device (200) comprises a machine main body (210) and a door lock (220) mounted on the machine main body (210); the machine main body (210) is provided with a through hole (2111); two ends of the door lock operation member (100) are provided with a connection portion (110) and an operation portion (120) respectively; the connection portion (110) is connected to the door lock (220); the operation portion (120) passes through the through hole (2111) and is exposed outside the through hole (2111); the operation portion (120) is configured to have a handholding prevention structure (121) and is limited at the through hole (2111); and the operation portion (120) is configured to be movable relative to the through hole (2111) under the action of an external force to drive the connection portion (110) to move.

Description

Door lock operating member and laundry treating apparatus

[0001] The present application claims priority to the Chinese patent application No. 202421114425.0 filed on May 20, 2024, and titled "Door lock operating member and laundry treating apparatus", the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a door lock operating member and a laundry treating apparatus. BACKGROUND

[0003] In the related art, a laundry treating apparatus is usually configured with a door lock. After the laundry treating apparatus completes a user-set processing program, the door lock is automatically opened to open the door body. However, the door lock may not be used during use, for example, the laundry treating apparatus suddenly loses power, so that the door lock cannot be opened by the usual power-on method. Therefore, the laundry treating apparatus usually sets a door lock operating member, such as a door lock emergency opening member, to achieve the purpose of emergency door opening by using the door lock operating member when the door lock cannot be normally opened.

[0004] Common door lock operating members include plastic pull rods and pull ropes, and three types of combinations of the two. In general, one end of the door lock operating member is connected to the door lock, and the other end is placed in a service panel box. Opening the cover plate of the service panel box pulls the pull rod or pull rope, which can open the door lock switch and achieve the door opening operation. However, since children can open the service panel box by manually pressing the cover plate of the service panel box, and then touch the door lock operating member, children can easily open the door lock through the door lock operating member, which may cause misoperation. SUMMARY

[0005] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the summary section, which will be further described in detail in the specific embodiment section. This part of the present application does not mean to try to limit the key features and necessary technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor to try to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0006] In an embodiment of the first aspect of the present application, a door lock operating member is provided, which is applied to a laundry treating apparatus. The laundry treating apparatus includes a machine main body and a door lock installed on the machine main body. The machine main body is provided with a through hole. The door lock operating member is provided with a connecting portion and an operating portion at two ends thereof. The connecting portion is connected to the door lock, and the operating portion is exposed outside the through hole by passing through the through hole. The operating portion is set as a hand prevention structure and is limited at the through hole. The operating portion is configured to be movable relative to the through hole under the action of an external force to drive the connecting portion to move.

[0007] In an embodiment, the protrusion is clamped at the through hole to limit the movement of the connecting portion.

[0008] In an embodiment, the protrusion is elastic and configured to pass through the through hole.

[0009] In an embodiment, the anti-handling structure comprises a first guide surface arranged on the outer surface of the operation portion; wherein the operation portion is in a sheet structure, and the first guide surface is in an arc structure; or the operation portion is in a columnar structure, and the first guide surface is in a spherical structure.

[0010] In an embodiment, the first guide surface is connected with the protrusion.

[0011] In an embodiment, the distance between the protrusion and the end of the operation portion away from the connecting portion ranges from 0.3 cm to 0.8 cm.

[0012] In an embodiment, the operation portion is provided with operation holes in the direction of the connecting portion, and at least part of the operation holes are exposed outside the through hole.

[0013] In an embodiment, the door lock operation member is provided with a protrusion at a position opposite to the through hole, and the protrusion is capable of abutting against the hole wall of the through hole.

[0014] In an embodiment, the protrusion is provided with a second guide surface at the end thereof facing the operation portion.

[0015] In an embodiment, the protrusion is located on opposite sides of the door lock operation member.

[0016] In an embodiment, the number of protrusions on the same side of the door lock operation member is at least one.

[0017] In an embodiment, the door lock operation member is in an integrated structure.

[0018] In an embodiment, the door lock operation member is in a plastic structure.

[0019] In an embodiment of the second aspect of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus is provided, comprising: a machine body and a door lock, the door lock being mounted on the machine body, the machine body being provided with a through hole; and the door lock operation member of any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0020] In an embodiment, the machine body comprises: a base, the base being provided with a through hole; and a drum assembly, the drum assembly being mounted on the base, and the door lock being mounted on the drum assembly.

[0021] The door lock operating piece and the clothes processing apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application, the door lock operating piece comprises a connecting part and an operating part, the connecting part is connected with the door lock, and the operating part is exposed outside the through hole by penetrating through the through hole. Since the operating part is arranged in a hand holding prevention structure, the user cannot operate the operating part by hand, and the user needs to use a tool to operate the operating part to move the door lock operating piece. Therefore, the possibility of the misoperation of the child or the user operating the operating part by hand to open the door lock can be avoided, and the safety of the clothes processing apparatus is improved. By limiting the hand holding part at the through hole, the door lock operating piece can be installed on the machine body of the clothes processing apparatus by using the structure of the door lock operating piece and the connecting part and the operating part. Compared with the related art, the screw column and the screw in the service plate box are simplified, that is, the structure is simplified, the material types are reduced, the manufacturing cost is saved, meanwhile, the screw assembly steps are simplified, the assembly efficiency is improved, and the application is suitable for popularization and application.

[0022] The above description is only a summary of the technical solutions of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, the present application can be implemented according to the content of the specification, and in order to make the above and other purposes, characteristics and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following specific embodiments of the present application are described. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] The following drawings of the present application are hereby incorporated as part of the embodiments of the present application for understanding the present application. The embodiments of the present application and their description shown in the drawings are used to explain the principles of the present application.

[0024] In the drawings:

[0025] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of one perspective view of a clothes processing apparatus according to one optional embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Fig. 2 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing apparatus according to one optional embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Fig. 3 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of A in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2;

[0028] Fig. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of one perspective view of the door lock operating piece and the door lock after assembly according to one optional embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Fig. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of one perspective view of the door lock operating piece according to one optional embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Fig. 6 is a structural schematic diagram of one perspective view of the door lock operating piece and the base after assembly according to one optional embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Fig. 7 is a sectional view of A-A direction of the embodiment shown in Fig. 6;

[0032] FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of a portion B of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7;

[0033] FIG. 9 is a structural view of another perspective view of the door lock operating member and the base assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 in a B-B direction;

[0035] FIG. 11 is a partially enlarged view of a portion C of the embodiment shown in FIG. 10.

[0036] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the technical solutions provided by the present application. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the technical solutions provided by the present application can be practiced without one or more of these specific details.

[0038] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only intended to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" and / or "include" as used in the specification, indicate the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0039] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in various different forms, and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that the embodiments are provided so as to make the present disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, embodiments of the present application provide a door lock operating member 100 and a laundry treating apparatus 200, in which the door lock operating member 100 is applied to the laundry treating apparatus 200.

[0041] The laundry treating apparatus 200 is mostly a drum washing machine, a dryer, a washer-dryer, etc., and can have a capacity of small (3-5 kg), medium (6-8 kg), large (9 kg or more), mini (less than 3 kg), etc.

[0042] Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the laundry treating apparatus 200 includes a machine body 210 and a door lock 220 installed on the machine body 210, wherein the machine body 210 is provided with a laundry containing cavity 240 having an opening through which laundry can be put into or taken out of the laundry containing cavity 240. The laundry treating apparatus 200 further includes a door body 230 movably connected with the machine body 210 to open or close the opening of the laundry containing cavity 240. The door lock 220 is used to lock or unlock the door body 230 with the machine body 210 to lock or open the opening of the laundry containing cavity 240.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 5, the embodiment of the first aspect of the present application provides a door lock operating piece 100 applied to the laundry treating apparatus 200, the laundry treating apparatus 200 including a machine body 210 and a door lock 220 installed on the machine body 210, the machine body 210 being provided with a through hole 2111, the door lock operating piece 100 being provided with a connecting part 110 and an operating part 120 at two ends thereof, the connecting part 110 being connected with the door lock 220, and the operating part 120 being exposed outside the through hole 2111 by passing through the through hole 2111; wherein the operating part 120 is limited at the through hole 2111 and is provided as a hand prevention structure 121, and the operating part 120 is configured to be movable relative to the through hole 2111 under the action of an external force to drive the connecting part 110 to move.

[0044] The door lock operating piece 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a connecting portion 110 and an operating portion 120, wherein the connecting portion 110 is connected with the door lock 220, and the operating portion 120 is exposed outside the through hole 2111 by penetrating through the through hole 2111. Since the operating portion 120 is arranged as the anti-handheld structure 121, the user cannot operate the operating portion 120 by hand, that is, the user cannot make the operating portion 120 drive the connecting portion 110 to move by hand, and the user needs to use a tool to operate the operating portion 120 to make the door lock operating piece 100 move. Therefore, the possibility of misoperation of the child or the user operating the operating portion 120 by hand to make the door lock 220 open can be avoided, and the safety of the use of the clothes processing equipment 200 is improved. By limiting the handheld portion at the through hole 2111, the door lock operating piece 100 can be installed on the machine body 210 of the clothes processing equipment 200 by using the structure of the door lock operating piece 100 itself and the connecting portion 110 and the operating portion 120. Compared with the related art in which a screw column needs to be additionally arranged in the service plate box, and the operating portion of the operating piece is fixed on the service plate box by a screw, the arrangement of the screw column and the screw in the service plate box is simplified, that is, the structure is simplified, the types of materials are reduced, the manufacturing cost is saved, meanwhile, the steps of screw assembly are simplified, the assembly efficiency is improved, and the application is suitable for promotion.

[0045] The operating portion 120 is configured to be movable relative to the through hole 2111 under the action of an external force to drive the connecting portion 110 to move. Since the operating portion 120 is arranged as the anti-handheld structure 121, the user needs to use a tool to operate the operating portion 120, for example, the user can use a tool such as a pair of pliers or a screwdriver to operate the operating portion 120 to make the operating portion 120 of the door lock operating piece 100 move, and then drive the door lock 220 connected with the connecting portion 110 to move, so that the door lock 220 can be switched from the locked state to the unlocked state. Therefore, when the clothes processing equipment 200 is abnormally powered off or the door lock 220 cannot be normally opened due to an unexpected situation, the door lock 220 can be switched from the locked state to the unlocked state by using the door lock operating piece 100 to realize the door opening operation, and the operation is simple and convenient to use.

[0046] That is, the door lock operating piece 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application arranges the operating portion 120 as the anti-handheld structure 121, which can avoid the phenomenon that the child or the user operates the operating portion 120 by hand to make the door lock 220 open, and plays a good role in preventing the door lock operating piece 100 from being pulled out by hand. The possibility of misoperation is reduced. Meanwhile, the door lock operating piece 100 can be installed on the machine body 210 by using the structure of the door lock operating piece 100 itself, and the operating portion 120 is limited at the through hole 2111 of the machine body 210. Compared with the related art in which the operating portion is fixed by a screw or other structure, the arrangement of the screw and the connecting structure is simplified, the types of materials are reduced, the manufacturing cost is saved, the assembly efficiency is improved, and the application is suitable for promotion.

[0047] The connecting portion 110 and the door lock 220 can be connected by at least one of a clamping structure, a mortise and tenon structure, a plug-in structure, an adhesive, and a threaded structure. Specifically, the door lock 220 includes a movable hook 221, and the connecting portion 110 can be movably arranged with the hook 221, so that the operation portion 120 of the door lock operating piece 100 is moved, and the hook 221 is moved by the connecting portion 110 to switch the door lock 220 from the locked state to the unlocked state. It can be understood that the door lock 220 can be provided with an elastic reset member, so that after the door lock 220 is switched from the locked state to the unlocked state by the door lock operating piece 100, the door lock 220 is switched from the unlocked state to the locked state by the elastic reset member.

[0048] The through hole 2111 is arranged on the machine body 210, and the outside of the through hole 2111 can be understood as the side of the through hole 2111 facing the outside of the machine body 210. For example, if the through hole 2111 is located at the bottom of the machine body 210, the outside of the through hole 2111 can be the side of the through hole 2111 facing the bottom of the machine body 210. Thus, the machine body 210 is tilted or laid down, and the operation portion 120 can be operated at the bottom of the machine body 210.

[0049] Alternatively, the through hole 2111 is located at the side of the machine body 210, and the outside of the through hole 2111 can be the side of the through hole 2111 facing the side of the machine body 210. For example, if the through hole 2111 is located at the front side of the machine body 210, the outside of the through hole 2111 can be understood as the side of the through hole 2111 facing the front side of the machine body 210. Thus, the operation portion 120 can be operated at the front side of the machine body 210, which is simple and convenient to use. It can be understood that the through hole 2111 can be arranged at a suitable position according to the specific structure of the clothes treatment apparatus 200 and the specific structure of the machine body 210.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11, in some possible implemented embodiments provided in the present application, the operation portion 120 is provided with a protrusion 122, which is clamped at the through hole 2111 to limit the movement of the connecting portion 110.

[0051] In the embodiment, the convex part 122 is arranged so that the operation part 120 can be limited at the through hole 2111 and the movement of the connecting part 110 is limited. Since the connecting part 110 is connected with the door lock 220, the door lock operation piece 100 can be reliably installed on the machine body 210 by cooperation of the convex part 122 and the connecting part 110. Under the limiting action of the convex part 122, the door lock operation piece 100 installed on the machine body 210 will not be loosened and displaced. Compared with the related art in which the operation part is fixed on the machine body by screws, the arrangement of the convex part 122 simplifies the arrangement of the screws and the connecting structure, which is beneficial to saving manufacturing cost.

[0052] Further, the convex part 122 can be a boss, a column, a block or other convex structure. The boss can be arranged around the operation part 120, which can increase the contact area between the boss and the outer edge of the through hole 2111, thereby achieving good limiting effect. When the convex part 122 is a column or a block, the number of the convex part 122 can be at least two, so as to increase the contact area between the convex part 122 and the outer edge of the through hole 2111, thereby achieving good limiting effect.

[0053] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 5 and 11, the convex part 122 is a block, and the number of the convex part 122 is two. The two convex parts 122 are arranged on opposite sides of the operation part 120, so as to increase the contact area between the convex part 122 and the outer edge of the through hole 2111, thereby achieving good limiting effect. The arrangement of the two convex parts 122 simplifies the structure, reduces the material, saves the manufacturing cost and improves the uniformity of the force between the operation part 120 and the through hole 2111 under the condition of ensuring good limiting effect.

[0054] Since the operation part 120 is exposed outside the through hole 2111 and the convex part 122 is clamped with the outer edge of the through hole 2111, it can be understood that the convex part 122 is arranged on the side of the operation part 120 facing the connecting part 110.

[0055] In some possible implementation embodiments provided in the present application, the convex part 122 is elastic, so that the convex part 122 can pass through the through hole 2111, thereby facilitating the installation of the door lock operation piece 100.

[0056] Specifically, the installation process of the door lock operating piece 100 is as follows: the connecting part 110 of the door lock operating piece 100 can be connected with the door lock 220, and then the operating part 120 is inserted into the through hole 2111. It can be understood that, due to the elasticity of the convex part 122 on the operating part 120, the convex part 122 is deformed to allow the operating part 120 to be inserted into the through hole 2111. Then, the middle part of the door lock operating piece 100 is operated to move the operating part 120 along the through hole 2111 to the outside of the through hole 2111. When the operating part 120 passes through the through hole 2111, the elastic convex part 122 rebounds, the convex part 122 is clamped at the through hole 2111, and the operating part 120 is exposed outside the through hole 2111, thereby achieving the installation of the door lock operating piece 100 in place

[0057] Further, at least the convex part 122 is provided as a plastic part, and the operating part 120 is provided with an operating hole 123 along the extension direction of the connecting part 110. Therefore, the convex part 122 has greater elasticity. When the convex part 122 passes through the through hole 2111, the convex part 122 of the plastic part rebounds, and a slight "pop" sound is emitted. Therefore, when the user hears the slight "pop" sound, it indicates that the operating part 120 of the door lock operating piece 100 is installed in place. Therefore, the convex part 122 of the plastic part plays a good reminding role, which can remind the user whether the operating part 120 is installed in place, facilitates the user operation, and is beneficial to improve the assembly efficiency and assembly precision of the door lock operating piece 100.

[0058] As shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, in some possible implemented embodiments provided in the present application, the anti-hand holding structure 121 includes a first guide surface provided on the outer surface of the operating part 120. The first guide surface plays a good guiding role, facilitates the installation of the door lock operating piece 100 to pass the convex part 122 through the through hole 2111, and prevents the user from operating the operating part 120 with bare hands. Therefore, the possibility of misoperation of the child or the user operating the operating part 120 with bare hands to open the door lock 220 can be avoided.

[0059] In a specific example, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the operation part 120 is a sheet structure, and the first guide surface is an arc structure, i.e., the arc structure is arranged at the end of the sheet structure, so that the operation part 120 is a sheet structure with an approximate end arc shape. Since the arc structure is relatively smooth, the convex part 122 is convenient to pass through the through hole 2111 during assembly, and because it has a small size, it is inconvenient for the user to grasp by hand, thereby playing a good role in preventing the user from operating by hand. At the same time, the sheet structure is convenient for the user to operate the sheet structure by using tools such as pliers, such as using pliers to clamp the sheet structure, which can drive the entire door lock operating piece 100 to move, thereby achieving the opening of the door lock 220. It can be understood that the length of the sheet structure can be reasonably set so that the user cannot grasp the sheet structure by hand, or the user's hand can grasp the sheet structure, but cannot move the operation part 120 of the door lock operating piece 100 to the direction outside the through hole 2111. The length direction of the sheet structure is the same as the direction from the connecting part 110 to the operation part 120 of the door lock operating piece 100.

[0060] In another specific example, the operation part 120 is a columnar structure, and the first guide surface is a spherical structure, i.e., the operation part 120 is an approximate spherical structure. Since the spherical structure is relatively smooth, it is inconvenient for the user to grasp by hand, or the user's hand can grasp the spherical structure, but cannot move the operation part 120 of the door lock operating piece 100 to the direction outside the through hole 2111, thereby playing a good role in preventing the user from operating by hand. It can be understood that the structure on the spherical structure can be reasonably set to facilitate the user to operate the spherical operation part 120 by using tools. Specifically, grooves, hole structures, protruding structures, etc. can be arranged on the spherical structure to facilitate the user to cooperate with the grooves, hole structures, protruding structures, etc. to operate the spherical operation part 120 to move the door lock operating piece 100.

[0061] It can be understood that in some examples, the first guide surface can be a suitable curved surface structure, which is also relatively smooth and can play a good role in preventing the user from operating by hand.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in some possible implemented embodiments provided by the present application, the first guide surface is connected with the convex part 122. Since the first guide surface is an arc structure or a spherical structure, the first guide surface has a good guiding effect during the operation part 120 passing through the through hole 2111, thereby facilitating the smoothness of the operation part 120 passing through the through hole 2111 and improving the assembly efficiency of the door lock operating piece 100.

[0063] That is, the first guide surface not only prevents the user from operating by hand, but also plays a guiding role, making the first guide surface multifunctional and facilitating the simplification of the structure, thereby meeting the design requirements of compact structure, small size and low cost of the door lock operating member 100, and being suitable for popularization and application.

[0064] In some possible implementation embodiments provided by the present application, the distance between the convex part 122 and the end of the operating part 120 away from the connecting part 110 is in the range of 0.3 cm to 0.8 cm, that is, the distance between the convex part 122 and the end surface of the anti-hand holding structure 121 away from the connecting part 110 is in the range of 0.3 cm to 0.8 cm.

[0065] In some possible implementation embodiments provided by the present application, the distance between the convex part 122 and the end of the operating part 120 away from the connecting part 110 is in the range of 0.3 cm to 0.8 cm, that is, the distance between the convex part 122 and the end surface of the anti-hand holding structure 121 away from the connecting part 110 is in the range of 0.3 cm to 0.8 cm.

[0066] Specifically, the distance D between the convex part 122 and the end of the operating part 120 away from the connecting part 110 can be 0.3 cm, 0.4 cm, 0.5 cm, 0.6 cm, 0.7 cm, 0.8 cm, or other sizes.

[0067] As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 5 and 11, in some possible implementation embodiments provided by the present application, the operating part 120 is provided with an operating hole 123 facing the connecting part 110, and at least part of the operating hole 123 is exposed outside the through hole 2111. The operating hole 123 is configured to cooperate with the tool, so that the tool can quickly and conveniently drive the door lock operating member 100 to move, to realize the door opening operation of the door lock 220. It can be understood that the operating hole 123 can also appropriately increase the use range of the operating tool, to further improve the convenience of the operating tool in operating the operating part 120.

[0068] Specifically, when the operating part 120 is a sheet-shaped structure, the movement of the door lock operating member 100 can be realized by clamping the sheet-shaped structure with a pair of pliers, or a rod-shaped tool such as a screwdriver or a nail can be used to pass through the operating hole 123 to drive the door lock operating member 100 to move. When the operating part 120 is a spherical structure, the movement of the door lock operating member 100 can be realized by passing a screwdriver through the operating hole 123.

[0069] The operation hole 123 can be completely exposed outside the through hole 2111, or as shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 11, the operation hole 123 can be partially exposed outside the through hole 2111 and partially located inside the through hole 2111 to meet the requirements of different structures and different sizes of the operation hole 123. When the operation hole 123 is partially exposed outside the through hole 2111 and partially located inside the through hole 2111, the size of the operation hole 123 can be larger, which can improve the reliability and stability of the cooperation between the operation tool and the operation hole 123, and further improve the convenience of operating the door lock operating member 100 by the tool. At the same time, this kind of setting can reduce the material of the door lock operating member 100, which is conducive to reducing the manufacturing cost.

[0070] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 11, the operation hole 123 is partially exposed outside the through hole 2111 and partially located inside the through hole 2111. The part of the operation hole 123 exposed outside the through hole 2111 has a larger size in the width direction of the door lock operating member 100. This kind of setting facilitates the cooperation between the part of the operation hole 123 located outside the through hole 2111 and the tool, and the part of the operation hole 123 located inside the through hole 2111 has a smaller size in the width direction of the door lock operating member 100, so as to ensure that the door lock operating member 100 has sufficient strength and improve the reliability of the door lock operating member 100 while reducing the material as much as possible. The width direction of the door lock operating member 100 is perpendicular to the direction from the connecting part 110 to the operating part 120.

[0071] As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, in some possible implemented embodiments provided in the present application, the door lock operating member 100 is provided with a protruding rib 130 at a position opposite to the through hole 2111, and the protruding rib 130 can abut against the hole wall of the through hole 2111. The protruding rib 130 is provided, and the caliber of the through hole 2111 gradually decreases in the direction from inside to outside (i.e. the direction in which the connecting part 110 extends to the operating part 120), specifically, the inner cavity surface of the through hole 2111 abutting against the protruding rib 130 is conically arranged. In the case of pulling the operating part 120 outwardly to the through hole 2111, the resistance during pulling out can be increased, which increases the difficulty of operating the operating part 120 manually, and further reduces the possibility of misoperation of opening the door lock 220 by the child, the user or the like operating the operating part 120 manually. It can be understood that the protruding rib 130 cooperates with the anti-hand holding structure 121, which can effectively avoid the possibility of misoperation of opening the door lock 220 by the child, the user or the like operating the operating part 120 manually, and plays a good role in preventing the operating part 120 from being operated manually.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 8, in some possible implementation embodiments provided by the present application, the convex rib 130 is provided with a second guide surface 131 at the end of the operating part 120, the second guide surface 131 is an arc-shaped guide surface, and the second guide surface 131 is configured so that, when the door lock operating piece 100 is subjected to an external force, the convex rib 130 can move along the inner wall of the through hole 2111 under the guidance of the second guide surface 131, avoiding the phenomenon that the convex rib 130 is stuck in the inner wall of the through hole 2111 and the door lock operating piece 100 cannot move, so that, when the user operates the operating part 120 by means of a tool, the door lock operating piece 100 can move along the through hole 2111 under the guidance of the second guide surface 131, to ensure the reliability of the door lock 220 opening operation.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 8, the convex rib 130 is located on the opposite sides of the door lock operating piece 100, so that the convex ribs 130 on the two sides of the door lock operating piece 100 located in the through hole 2111 abut against the inner wall of the through hole 2111, increasing the contact area of the convex rib 130 and the inner wall of the through hole 2111, further increasing the resistance when the door lock operating piece 100 is pulled out of the through hole 2111, i.e., increasing the difficulty of manually pulling the operating part 120, and playing a good role in preventing manual operation of the operating part 120.

[0074] In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the opposite end of the convex rib 130 is also provided with a third guide surface 132, and the third guide surface 132 is configured as an inclined surface; the third guide surface 132 is used for guiding the reset after the operating part 120 is pulled out of the through hole 2111, so that the convex rib 130 enters the through hole 2111 again, and the convex part 122 is clamped outside the through hole 2111, to complete the reset of the door lock operating piece 100.

[0075] It can be understood that, according to the specific structure of the door lock operating piece 100 in the through hole 2111, the number of convex ribs 130 can be reasonably set to further increase the resistance when the door lock operating piece 100 is pulled out of the through hole 2111. As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 8, when the door lock operating piece 100 located in the through hole 2111 is a sheet-shaped structure, the convex ribs 130 can be arranged on the opposite sides of the sheet-shaped structure, such as the convex ribs 130 being located on the plane of the sheet-shaped structure. When the door lock operating piece 100 located in the through hole 2111 is a cylindrical structure, two, three, four or more convex ribs 130 can be arranged on the circumferential side of the cylindrical structure. When the door lock operating piece 100 located in the through hole 2111 is a rectangle, convex ribs 130 can be arranged on the opposite two sides, three sides or four sides of the rectangle.

[0076] Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of the protrusions 130 on the same side of the door lock operating piece 100 is at least one, and the number of the protrusions 130 on the same side of the door lock operating piece 100 can be reasonably set according to the size of the protrusions 130, for example, one protrusion 130, two protrusions 130, three protrusions 130, or other number of protrusions 130 can be set on the same side of the door lock operating piece 100 to meet the requirements of different sizes of the protrusions 130 and different resistances when the door lock operating piece 100 is pulled out to the outside of the through hole 2111.

[0077] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the door lock operating piece 100 located in the through hole 2111 is in a sheet structure, and the door lock operating piece 100 is provided with protrusions 130 on both sides, and two protrusions 130 are provided on each side.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 5, in some possible implementation embodiments provided by the present application, the door lock operating piece 100 is in an integrated structure, which is convenient for processing and easy to produce, and compared with the split structure of the door lock operating piece, the integrated structure simplifies the assembly steps, is conducive to improving the production efficiency, is suitable for batch production, and saves the manufacturing cost.

[0079] In some possible implementation embodiments provided by the present application, the door lock operating piece 100 is provided as a plastic piece, the plastic piece has a certain elasticity, can meet the requirement that the convex part 122 is an elastic piece, at the same time, the plastic piece has low cost, is durable, waterproof, light in weight, strong in corrosion resistance, and is a good insulator, and is suitable for popularization and application.

[0080] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the embodiment of the second aspect of the present application provides a clothes processing apparatus 200, which comprises a machine body 210 and a door lock 220, the door lock 220 is installed on the machine body 210, the machine body 210 is provided with a through hole 2111, and the door lock operating piece 100 of any one of the first aspect embodiments. Since the clothes processing apparatus 200 comprises the door lock operating piece 100 of any one of the preceding embodiments, the clothes processing apparatus 200 has all the technical effects of the door lock operating piece 100, which will not be described herein again.

[0081] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 8 and 11, in some possible implementation embodiments provided by the present application, the machine body 210 comprises a base 211 provided with a through hole 2111, and a drum assembly 212 installed on the base 211, and the door lock 220 is installed on the drum assembly 212.

[0082] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the drum assembly 212 can be provided with a laundry containing cavity 240 having an opening, and the door body 230 of the laundry treating apparatus 200 is movably connected to the drum assembly 212 to open or close the opening. Specifically, the door body 230 is provided with a lock tongue, and the door lock 220 is provided with a lock hook 221 and a linkage mechanism 222, and the linkage mechanism 222 is actuated to drive the lock hook 221 to move to place the door lock 220 in a latched state and an unlatched state, and correspondingly, the lock hook 221 cooperates with the lock tongue to perform the latching operation and the unlatching operation of the door body 230.

[0083] The through hole 2111 is provided on the base 211, i.e., the connecting portion 110 of the door lock operating member 100 is connected to the door lock 220, and the operating portion 120 of the door lock operating member 100 is located outside the through hole 2111 of the base 211, so that the operating portion 120 of the door lock operating member 100 is operated near the base 211, i.e., the door lock 220 is switched from the latched state to the unlatched state through the connecting portion 110.

[0084] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the connecting portion 110 of the door lock operating member 100 is provided with a connecting hole 111, and the linkage mechanism 222 of the door lock 220 is provided with a limiting portion 2221, which can be a protrusion, and the connecting hole 111 is sleeved on the side of the protrusion to realize the connection between the connecting portion 110 and the door lock 220, so that the limiting portion 2221 is moved through the connecting portion 110 by operating the operating portion 120, such as pulling the operating portion 120, and since the limiting portion 2221 is provided on the linkage mechanism 222, the movement of the linkage mechanism 222 drives the movement of the lock hook 221, so that the lock hook 221 is switched from the latched state to the unlatched state to open the door lock 220 that is not normally closed, so that the door body 230 can open the opening of the laundry containing cavity 240, and the operation is simple and convenient to use.

[0085] As shown in FIGS. 2, 6 and 9, the through hole 2111 can be provided on the bottom of the base 211, especially beside the bottom foot, such as the side of the bottom foot close to the user. For example, the laundry treating apparatus 200 is a mini laundry treating apparatus, which is light in weight and small in size. The through hole 2111 is provided on the bottom of the base 211, which can reduce the space occupied by the door lock operating member 100 and minimize the size of the base 211, thereby meeting the design requirement of the mini laundry treating apparatus 200 being small in size. It can be understood that since the mini laundry treating apparatus 200 is light in weight, the laundry treating apparatus 200 can be tilted or laid down, and the operating portion 120 of the door lock operating member 100 is operated by a tool from the bottom of the base 211. It can be understood that in this case, the operating portion 120 of the door lock operating member 100 can be exposed on the bottom of the base 211, which ensures that the appearance of the apparatus is not affected in the case of having the door lock emergency release function, and is beneficial to simplify the structure, reduce the manufacturing cost, and facilitate the operation.

[0086] The through hole 2111 can be arranged on the side of the base 211. For example, the laundry treating apparatus 200 is a small, medium 6-8 kg, or large laundry treating apparatus. In general, the side of the base 211 is provided with a service plate box. For example, the front side of the base 211 is provided with a service plate box. The through hole 2111 can be arranged in the inside of the service plate box. In this way, the cover plate of the service plate box is opened, and the operation part 120 of the door lock operating member 100 is operated by using a tool. The operation is simple. At the same time, the operation part 120 of the door lock operating member 100 is exposed in the service plate box. The service plate box is provided with a cover plate to shield. Therefore, the appearance of the apparatus is not affected.

[0087] It can be understood that the service plate box is generally provided with a drain plug, a spare drain pipe, and the like. Therefore, the through hole 2111 is arranged in the service plate box, and the operation part 120 of the door lock operating member 100 is exposed in the service plate box. The original structure of the machine body 210 is not increased. The door lock operating member 100 is installed by using the original structure of the laundry treating apparatus 200. The design requirement of the compact structure of the laundry treating apparatus 200 is met.

[0088] The drum assembly 212 can include a housing, an inner drum, an outer tub, and the like. The door lock 220 can be mounted on the housing. Alternatively, the drum assembly 212 further includes a support member between the housing and the inner drum. The door lock 220 can be mounted on the support member.

[0089] In the description of the present application, the term "a plurality of" refers to two or more, unless otherwise explicitly limited. The terms "upper", "lower", and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the drawings described in the description. The terms "connected", "mounted", "fixed", and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection. It can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0090] The present application can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A door lock operating member applied to a laundry treating apparatus, the laundry treating apparatus comprising a machine body and a door lock mounted on the machine body, the machine body being provided with a through hole, wherein, two ends of the door lock operating member are respectively provided with a connecting portion and an operating portion, the connecting portion being connected with the door lock, and the operating portion being exposed outside the through hole by penetrating the through hole; wherein the operating portion is provided as an anti-hand holding structure and is limited at the through hole, and the operating portion is configured to be movable relative to the through hole under the action of an external force to drive the connecting portion to move.

2. The door latch operator of claim 1, wherein, The operating portion is provided with a protruding portion, which is clamped at the through hole to limit the movement of the connecting portion.

3. The door latch operator of claim 2, wherein, The protruding portion has elasticity and is configured to allow the protruding portion to pass through the through hole.

4. The door latch operator of claim 2, wherein, The anti-hand holding structure comprises a first guide surface provided on the outer surface of the operating portion; wherein the operating portion is a sheet structure, and the first guide surface is an arc structure; or the operating portion is a columnar structure, and the first guide surface is a spherical structure.

5. The door latch operator of claim 4, wherein, The first guide surface is connected with the protruding portion.

6. The door latch operator of claim 2, wherein, The distance between the protruding portion and the end of the operating portion away from the connecting portion ranges from 0.3 cm to 0.8 cm. 7.The door lock operating member according to claim 1, wherein, the operating portion is provided with an operating hole in the direction towards the connecting portion, and at least part of the operating hole is exposed outside the through hole. 8.The door lock operating member according to claim 1, wherein, the door lock operating member is provided with a protruding rib at the position opposite to the through hole, and the protruding rib is capable of abutting against the hole wall of the through hole. 9.The door lock operating member according to claim 8, wherein, the protruding rib is provided with a second guide surface towards the end of the operating portion. 10.The door lock operating member according to claim 8, wherein, the protruding rib is located on opposite sides of the door lock operating member. 11.The door lock operating member according to claim 8, wherein, the number of the protruding ribs on the same side of the door lock operating member is at least one. 12.The door lock operating member according to claim 1, wherein, the door lock operating member is of an integral structure. 13.The door lock operating member according to claim 1, wherein, the door lock operating member is provided as a plastic piece. 14.A laundry treating apparatus, wherein, including: a machine body and a door lock mounted on the machine body, the machine body being provided with a through hole; and the door lock operating member according to any one of claims 1 to 13. 15.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 14, wherein, The machine body comprises: a base provided with the through hole; a cylinder assembly mounted on the base, and the door lock being mounted on the cylinder assembly.

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