Household appliance

Abstract

Disclosed in embodiments of the present application is a household appliance. The household appliance comprises an electronic device, a power cord, a vertical tip-over switch and a horizontal tip-over switch. The power cord is electrically connected to the electronic device. The vertical tip-over switch and the horizontal tip-over switch are connected in parallel to each other and connected in series to the power cord. When the household appliance is in a vertical use state, the vertical tip-over switch is turned on, and the horizontal tip-over switch is turned off; and when the household appliance is in a horizontal use state, the vertical tip-over switch is turned off, and the horizontal tip-over switch is turned on.

Description

Home appliances

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202421176447X, filed on May 27, 2024, entitled "Household Appliances", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a household appliance. Background Technology

[0003] Household appliances in related technologies, such as baseboard heaters or fans, typically only work properly when placed in a specific orientation. For example, baseboard heaters generally work properly when placed horizontally, with the air outlet facing upwards, blowing warm air upwards through the outlet.

[0004] If the placement of the baseboard heater is changed to another state, such as changing the direction of the air outlet to left or right, the sensor inside the baseboard heater will detect that the position of the baseboard heater is abnormal, and the baseboard heater will stop working. As a result, the application scenarios of the baseboard heater are relatively limited. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a home appliance that can increase the application scenarios of home appliances and improve the safety of home appliance use.

[0006] This application provides a household appliance, which includes electronic components, a power cord, a vertical tilt switch, and a horizontal tilt switch. The power cord is electrically connected to the electronic components and is configured to supply power to the electronic components. The vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are connected in parallel and in series with each other within the power cord. When the household appliance is in a vertical operating state, the vertical tilt switch is turned on and the horizontal tilt switch is turned off. When the household appliance is in a horizontal operating state, the vertical tilt switch is turned off and the horizontal tilt switch is turned on.

[0007] Furthermore, the power cord includes a live wire and a neutral wire, and the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are connected in parallel and in series with the live wire or the neutral wire.

[0008] Furthermore, the power cord includes a live wire and a neutral wire, and the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch include two sets, one set of the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch connected in series with the live wire, and the other set of the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch connected in series with the neutral wire.

[0009] Furthermore, both the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are mechanical tilt switches, and the angle between the central axis of the vertical tilt switch and the central axis of the horizontal tilt switch is not less than 70 degrees and not more than 110 degrees.

[0010] Furthermore, the household appliance has a first axis, and when the angle between the first axis and the direction of gravity is within a first angle range, the household appliance is in a vertical use state, and the first angle range is not less than 0 degrees and not greater than 35 degrees; the household appliance has a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and when the angle between the second axis and the direction of gravity is within a second angle range, the household appliance is in a horizontal use state, and the second angle range is not less than 0 degrees and not greater than 35 degrees.

[0011] Furthermore, the electronic device includes a rectifier, a fan, and a heating element. The rectifier is electrically connected to the power line, the fan is electrically connected to the rectifier, and the heating element is electrically connected to the rectifier.

[0012] Furthermore, the electronic device also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the rectifier, the fan, and the heating element.

[0013] Furthermore, the electronic device also includes an interactive element electrically connected to the controller, and the interactive element includes at least one of a display element and buttons.

[0014] Furthermore, the household appliance also includes a base and a housing. The electronic components are disposed inside or on the housing. The vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are disposed inside the housing. The power cord passes through the housing. The housing includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall arranged at an angle. The base can be selectively and detachably connected to one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall. In the vertical use state, the base is connected to the first sidewall and supports the housing. In the horizontal use state, the base is connected to the second sidewall and supports the housing.

[0015] Furthermore, the connection method between the base and the first sidewall includes at least one of snap-fit, screw-fit, and magnetic connection, and the connection method between the base and the second sidewall includes at least one of snap-fit, screw-fit, and magnetic connection.

[0016] Furthermore, the housing includes a main body and an end cover, the main body having a second sidewall; the end cover is detachably connected to one side of the main body and has a first sidewall; wherein the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are installed inside the end cover, and at least a portion of the electronic device is installed inside the main body.

[0017] Furthermore, the electronic device includes a rectifier and a controller, the rectifier being electrically connected to the power line; the controller being electrically connected to the rectifier; wherein the rectifier, the controller, the vertical tilt switch, and the horizontal tilt switch are mounted on the same end cover.

[0018] Furthermore, the second sidewall has an air inlet, and the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are at least partially located at the angle formed by the first sidewall and the second sidewall; the housing also includes a third sidewall disposed opposite to the second sidewall, the third sidewall having a heat radiation port, and the rectifier and the controller as a whole are at least partially located at the angle formed by the third sidewall and the first sidewall.

[0019] Furthermore, the second sidewall has an air inlet, and the housing also includes a third sidewall disposed opposite to the second sidewall, the third sidewall having a heat radiation port. The electronic device also includes a fan and a heating element, the fan and the heating element being spaced apart within the main body, and the heating element being located between the air inlet and the heat radiation port; wherein, when the household appliance is in a vertical use state, the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are located below the whole formed by the fan and the heating element.

[0020] Furthermore, the two end caps are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the main body, the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are installed in one of the end caps, and the household appliance also includes an interactive component, which is installed on the other end cap. The interactive component includes at least one of a display and a button.

[0021] Furthermore, the household appliance includes at least one of a heater and an electric fan.

[0022] This application provides a household appliance that employs both a vertical and a horizontal tilt switch, allowing the appliance to be used in either a vertical or horizontal position. This expands the appliance's application scenarios. Furthermore, by connecting the vertical and horizontal tilt switches in parallel and then in series with the power cord, the power supply (or mains power) can be controlled. Thus, when the heater is in an abnormal tilting state, the power supply to the heater's electronic components is directly cut off. This not only meets safety regulations but also further improves the heater's safety during use. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the heater in a vertical usage state according to one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the heater in a horizontal use state according to one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a heater module in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a heater module in another embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a heater module in another embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a heater in a vertical use state according to one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a heater in a horizontal use state according to one embodiment of this application.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1-Heater; 10-Electronic components; 11-Rectifier; 12-Fan; 13-Heating element; 14-Interactive components; 141-Buttons; 142-Display components; 20-Power cord; L-Live wire; N-Neutral wire; 30-Vertical tilt switch; 40-Horizontal tilt switch; 50-Base; 60-Casing; 61-First side wall; 62-Second side wall; 63-Third side wall; 64-Fourth side wall; 65-Fifth side wall; 66-Main body; 67-End cover; 70-Heat radiant outlet; 80-Plug.

[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Where the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers 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 application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0036] This application provides a household appliance, which may include at least one of a heater and an electric fan. This application does not specifically limit the type of appliance.

[0037] Specifically, a heater is a device used for heating, and its working principle is to generate heat through electric heating or gas heating, thereby achieving a heating effect. Electric fans can include those that blow cold air and those that blow hot air.

[0038] The following is a detailed description using household appliances as examples of heaters.

[0039] Referring to Figures 1-2, in some embodiments, the heater 1 includes a detachably connected base 50 and a housing 60. It is understood that the base 50 and housing 60 may also be non-detachably connected, or the base 50 may be removed entirely.

[0040] The housing 60 may be in the shape of, but is not limited to, a cube, a cuboid, a cylinder, or a frustum. The housing 60 may include a first sidewall 61 and a second sidewall 62 arranged at an angle, wherein the base 50 may be selectively and detachably connected to one of the first sidewall 61 and the second sidewall 62.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1. When the heater 1 is in the vertical use state, the base 50 is connected to the first side wall 61 and supports the housing 60. At this time, the heater 1 is used as a warm air blower. The orientation of the heat radiation port 70 of the heater 1 is adjusted to a horizontal orientation so that the hot air can be blown directly to the user to better meet the user's heating needs.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 2. When the heater 1 is in horizontal use, the base 50 is connected to the second side wall 62 and supports the casing 60. At this time, the heater 1 is used as a baseboard. The orientation of the heat radiation port 70 of the heater 1 is adjusted to be vertically upward. This helps the hot air to flow upward better in the use environment, realize the natural convection of the hot air, and improve the overall heating effect of the use environment.

[0043] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the connection between the base 50 and the first sidewall 61 includes at least one of snap-fit, screw-fit, and magnetic connection, and the connection between the base 50 and the second sidewall 62 may also include at least one of snap-fit, screw-fit, and magnetic connection. This application does not specifically limit this aspect.

[0044] When the base 50 is engaged with the first side wall 61 and the second side wall 62, the base 50 can be detached from the first side wall 61 and the second side wall 62, and the connection between the base 50 and the first side wall 61 and the second side wall 62 is relatively stable.

[0045] When the base 50 is screwed to the first side wall 61 and the second side wall 62, the connection between the base 50 and the first side wall 61 and the second side wall 62 is more stable than that of the snap-fit ​​connection and is less likely to come loose.

[0046] For example, when the connection between the base 50 and the first sidewall 61 is a screw connection, the specific form of the screw connection can be that the base 50 is screwed to the first sidewall 61 by screws, bolts, etc., or the base 50 is provided with a threaded post, the first sidewall 61 is provided with a threaded hole, and the base 50 and the first sidewall 61 are threadedly connected by screws or bolts.

[0047] When the base 50 is magnetically connected to the first side wall 61 and the second side wall 62, the base 50 is easier to assemble and disassemble from the first side wall 61 and the second side wall 62, allowing the heater 1 to quickly switch between horizontal and vertical use.

[0048] It is understandable that, apart from the horizontal and vertical usage states, all other states of the heater 1 can be considered as abnormal tilting states, including the side-lying state, the inverted state, and the overturned state.

[0049] In the side-lying position, the heat radiation port 70 is oriented horizontally, and the fourth side wall 64 adjacent to the heat radiation port 70 is supported by a support such as the ground. Specifically, the fourth side wall 64 is adjacent to both the first side wall 61 and the second side wall 62.

[0050] In the inverted state, the first sidewall 61 faces upward, and the fifth sidewall 65, which is disposed opposite to the first sidewall 61, is supported by a support such as the ground.

[0051] In the inverted state, the second sidewall 62 faces upwards, and the heat radiation port 70 faces the support, such as the ground.

[0052] Referring to Figure 3, the heater 1 may also include an electronic device 10 and a power cord 20. The electronic device 10 is housed within the casing 60, and the power cord 20 passes through the casing 60 and is electrically connected to the electronic device 10 to supply power to it. Specifically, the power cord 20 is a wire used to transmit electrical energy, and it typically uses a point-to-point current transmission method. The power cord 20 mainly consists of an outer sheath, an inner sheath, and a conductor (not shown in the figure). The outer sheath is the outermost layer of protection for the power cord 20, while the inner sheath, also known as an insulating sheath, ensures the safety of the power cord 20's electrical conduction, preventing leakage between the conductor and the air. This application does not specifically limit the material used for the conductor; for example, copper or aluminum wire can be used. For example, the power cord 20 can transmit 220 volts of alternating current.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 3. A plug 80 is provided at the end of the power cord 20 away from the electronic device 10. The plug is used to connect to high-voltage electricity (or mains power). That is, the high-voltage electricity connected to the plug 80 is transmitted to the electronic device 10 through the power cord 20 so that the electronic device 10 can obtain power and work normally. For example, the plug 80 can be a two-prong plug or a three-prong plug.

[0054] Furthermore, the heater 1 also includes a vertical tilt switch 30 and a horizontal tilt switch 40, which are connected in parallel and in series with each other in the power cord 20. Specifically, both the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 have a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal of the vertical tilt switch 30 is electrically connected to the first terminal of the horizontal tilt switch 40 or connected to a common terminal, and the second terminal of the vertical tilt switch 30 is electrically connected to the second terminal of the horizontal tilt switch 40 or connected to another common terminal, thus connecting the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 in parallel. The parallel vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are connected in series with the power cord 20, thereby controlling the on / off state of the power cord 20 through the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40.

[0055] Thus, when the heater 1 is in the upright position, the upright tilt switch 30 is turned on and the horizontal tilt switch 40 is turned off. At this time, the power cord 20 is in the on state, the electronic device 10 works normally, and the heater 1 is used as a fan heater.

[0056] When the heater 1 is in horizontal use, the horizontal tilt switch 40 is turned on and the vertical tilt switch 30 is turned off. At this time, the power cord 20 is also turned on, the electronic device 10 works normally, and the heater 1 can be used as a baseboard. That is, the heater 1 can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions, thereby increasing the application scenarios of the heater 1.

[0057] When the heater 1 is in an abnormal tilting state, both the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are turned off. At this time, the power cord 20 is disconnected and the electronic device 10 is de-energized. Therefore, the heater 1 can be protected against power failure.

[0058] It should be noted that in this embodiment, by connecting the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 in parallel and then connecting them in series with the power line 20, the on / off control of the high voltage (or mains power) is achieved. In this way, when the heater 1 is in an abnormal tilting state, the power supply to the electronic components 10 of the heater 1 is directly cut off. This not only meets the safety requirements, but also further improves the safety of the heater 1, thereby preventing electrical accidents caused by continuing to supply power to the heater 1 when it is in an abnormal tilting state.

[0059] Please refer to Figures 3 and 4. In some embodiments, the power cord 20 may include a live wire L and a neutral wire N. The vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are connected in parallel and then connected in series with the live wire L or the neutral wire N. This application does not specifically limit this aspect.

[0060] Referring to Figure 3, exemplarily, when the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are connected in parallel and series with the live wire L, and when the heater 1 is in the vertical operating state, the vertical tilt switch 30 on the live wire L is turned on, and the horizontal tilt switch 40 on the live wire L is turned off, so that the current from the power line 20 can pass through the vertical tilt switch 30 to power the electronic device 10, allowing the heater 1 to be used as a fan heater; when the heater 1 is in the horizontal operating state, the horizontal tilt switch 40 on the live wire L is turned on, and the vertical tilt switch 30 on the live wire L is turned off, so that the current from the power line 20 can pass through the horizontal tilt switch 40 to power the electronic device 10, allowing the heater 1 to be used as a baseboard. The principle of the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 being connected in parallel and series with the neutral wire N is similar to the principle of being connected in parallel and series with the live wire L, and will not be described again here.

[0061] Referring to Figure 5, in some embodiments, the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 may include two sets, that is, there are two vertical tilt switches 30 and two horizontal tilt switches 40. One set of vertical tilt switches 30 and horizontal tilt switches 40 are connected in parallel and then connected in series with the live wire L, and the other set of vertical tilt switches 30 and horizontal tilt switches 40 are connected in parallel and then connected in series with the live wire L. In this way, the live wire L and the neutral wire N of the power line 20 are both provided with vertical tilt switches 30 and horizontal tilt switches 40 connected in parallel.

[0062] Thus, when the heater 1 is in upright use, the vertical tilt switch 30 on both the live wire L and the neutral wire N is connected, while the horizontal tilt switch 40 on both the live wire L and the neutral wire N is disconnected; when the heater 1 is in horizontal use, the horizontal tilt switch 40 on both the live wire L and the neutral wire N is connected, while the vertical tilt switch 30 on both the live wire L and the neutral wire N is disconnected; when the heater 1 is in an abnormal tilting state, both the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 on the live wire L are disconnected. At this time, the live wire L is in an open state, and both the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 on the neutral wire N are disconnected. At this time, the neutral wire N is also in an open state. In this way, by keeping both the live wire L and the neutral wire N in an open state, the power cord 20 is strictly disconnected, thereby strictly ensuring that the electronic device 10 is in a power-off state.

[0063] Please refer to Figures 6 and 7. In some embodiments, both the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are mechanical tilt switches.

[0064] Specifically, both the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 have a spherical steel ball, a pressure rod, a spring, and a spring (not shown in the figure) inside. The spring is connected to the pressure rod and the spring, respectively. When the heater 1 is in the vertical use state, the steel ball is subjected to gravity to press down the pressure rod, thereby turning on the vertical tilt switch 30. The steel ball in the horizontal tilt switch 40 does not press down the pressure rod, so that the horizontal tilt switch 40 is turned off. In this way, when the heater 1 is in the vertical use state, the power cord 20 can supply power to the electronic device 10 through the vertical tilt switch 30.

[0065] Conversely, referring to Figure 7, when the heater 1 is in the horizontal use state, the steel ball is subjected to gravity to press down the lever, thereby turning on the horizontal tilt switch 40, while the steel ball in the vertical tilt switch 30 does not press down the lever, so that the vertical tilt switch 30 is in the off state. Thus, when the heater 1 is in the horizontal use state, the horizontal tilt switch 40 is turned on, so that the power cord 20 can supply power to the electronic device 10.

[0066] Furthermore, the angle between the central axis of the vertical tilt switch 30 and the central axis of the horizontal tilt switch 40 is not less than 70 degrees and not more than 110 degrees. For example, the angle between the central axis of the vertical tilt switch 30 and the central axis of the horizontal tilt switch 40 can be 70 degrees, 80 degrees, 90 degrees, 100 degrees, or 110 degrees, thus improving the safety of the heater 1. It can be understood that the central axes of the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 can be understood as the center lines of the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 parallel to the direction of gravity when the steel ball is pressed down by gravity on the pressure rod.

[0067] If the angle between the central axis of the vertical tilt switch 30 and the central axis of the horizontal tilt switch 40 is less than 70 degrees or greater than 110 degrees, the angle between the central axis of the vertical tilt switch 30 and the central axis of the horizontal tilt switch 40 is too small or too large. This may lead to inaccurate detection by the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40. In other words, when the heater 1 is in an abnormal tilting state, the vertical tilt switch 30 or the horizontal tilt switch 40 may still be in a conductive state, which will reduce the safety of the heater 1.

[0068] In some embodiments, the heater 1 has a first axis, which forms a first angle with the direction of gravity. The first angle is not less than 0 degrees and not greater than 35 degrees. The heater 1 is in a vertical operating state. Thus, the heater 1 can operate either in an upright operating state (i.e., the first angle is 0 degrees) or in a vertical but slightly tilted operating state (the first angle is not 0 degrees). For example, the first angle can be 0 degrees, 10 degrees, 20 degrees, 30 degrees, or 35 degrees. In practical applications, when the heater 1 is supported by an object such as the ground, but the ground is not perfectly level, causing the heater 1 to be in an tilted operating state, the heater 1 can still operate normally, making the heater 1 more suitable for practical application scenarios. For example, the first axis can be a central axis perpendicular to the first sidewall.

[0069] Furthermore, the heater 1 has a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and the second axis forms a second angle with the direction of gravity. This second angle is not less than 0 degrees and not greater than 35 degrees. Thus, the heater 1 can operate in either a horizontal / vertical position (i.e., the second angle is 0 degrees) or a horizontal / vertical position with a slight incline (the second angle is not 0 degrees). For example, the second angle can be 0 degrees, 10 degrees, 20 degrees, 30 degrees, or 35 degrees. In practical applications, when the heater 1 is supported by an object such as the ground, but the ground is not perfectly level, causing the heater 1 to be in a horizontal / vertical position, the heater 1 can still function normally, making the heater 1 more suitable for practical applications. For example, the second axis can be a central axis perpendicular to the second side wall.

[0070] If the range of the first or second included angle is greater than 35 degrees, the vertical tilt switch 30 or the horizontal tilt switch 40 will be in the off state, so that the power line 20 cannot supply power to the electronic device 10 through the vertical tilt switch 30 or the horizontal tilt switch 40, thereby causing the electronic device 10 to malfunction.

[0071] Please refer to Figures 6 and 7. In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 includes a rectifier 11, a fan 12, and a heating element 13, all disposed within the housing 60.

[0072] Specifically, rectifier 11 is electrically connected to power line 20. Rectifier 11 is used to convert AC power from power line 20 to DC power. Fan 12 and heating element 13 are both electrically connected to rectifier 11. The DC power output by rectifier 11 is used to power fan 12 and heating element 13, so that fan 12 and heating element 13 can work normally.

[0073] The heating element 13 is used to generate heat, and the heat generated by the heating element 13 can come into contact with the air to heat the air. The embodiments of this application do not specifically limit the form of the heating element 13. Exemplarily, the form of the heating element 13 may be, but is not limited to, a carbon fiber heating element 13, a halogen heating element 13, a quartz tube heating element 13, a metal tube heating element 13, and an electric heating wire heating element 13.

[0074] The fan 12 may include a motor and a fan wheel. When the fan 12 is working, the motor works to drive the fan wheel to rotate, thereby driving hot air to form warm air.

[0075] In this embodiment, regardless of whether the heater is upright or horizontal, a microcontroller or other controller can be used to control the fan 12 and the heating element 13. When the heater 1 is in upright use, the heating element 13 and the fan 12 operate, with the fan 12 generating warm air that is blown out from the heat radiation port 70, thus functioning as a fan heater. When the heater 1 is in horizontal use, the heating element 13 and the fan 12 operate, with the fan 12 generating warm air that is blown out from the heat radiation port 70, thus functioning as a baseboard. In this case, the power cord 20 directly controls the operation of the fan 12 and the heating element 13. This eliminates the need for a controller, reduces hardware costs, and allows for direct control of the fan 12 and the heating element 13 by switching the power cord 20 on and off, without the need for a controller. This results in faster response times for the fan 12 and the heating element 13, and a safer control process.

[0076] It is understood that the electronic device 10 may also include a controller, wherein the controller is electrically connected to the rectifier 11, the fan 12 and the heating element 13.

[0077] When the heater 1 is in an abnormal tilted state, both the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are turned off, preventing the power cord 20 from supplying power to the controller. Consequently, the controller cannot control the fan 12 and the heating element 13 to work. When the heater 1 is in the upright use state, the vertical tilt switch 30 is turned on, allowing the power cord 20 to supply power to the rectifier 11, the controller, the fan 12, and the heating element 13. The controller can then control the fan 12 and the heating element 13 to work. In other words, the fan 12 and the heating element 13 can only work if the vertical tilt switch 30 is turned on and the controller is functioning normally. This improves the safety of using the heater 1.

[0078] It should be noted that when the heater 1 is in horizontal use, the heating element 13 is working, and the controller can control the fan 12 to not work. That is, by utilizing the principle of hot air rising, the heater 1 can form natural convection, thereby realizing the function of the baseboard. Of course, the controller can also control the fan 12 to work to accelerate natural convection and improve heat exchange efficiency.

[0079] Please refer to Figures 6-7. Further, in some embodiments, the electronic device 10 also includes an interactive element 14. The interactive element 14 is disposed on the housing 60 and electrically connected to the controller. When the power line 20 supplies power to the rectifier 11, the interactive element 14 is in a working state. The interactive element 14 may include at least one of a display element 142 and a button 141. This application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0080] For example, when the interactive element 14 is a display element 142, the user can observe the current working status and current temperature of the heater 1 through the display element 142, which makes it convenient for the user to observe.

[0081] For example, when the interactive element 14 is a button 141, the user can press the button 141 to switch the heater 1 to different working states, thereby improving the flexibility of using the heater 1.

[0082] For example, when the interactive element 14 includes a display element 142 and a button 141, the user can not only observe the current working status and current temperature of the heater 1, but also switch the heater 1 to different working states through the button 141. This makes it easier for the user to observe and improves the flexibility of using the heater 1.

[0083] Referring to Figures 6 and 7, in some embodiments, the housing 60 includes a main body 66 and an end cap 67. The main body 66 can be a metal part to provide better strength and support components such as the electronic device 10, while the end cap 67 can be a plastic part. Thus, the housing 60 can simultaneously possess a certain metallic and plastic texture by utilizing the arrangement of the end cap 67 and the main body 66. The main body 66 and the end cap 67 define the outline of the entire housing 11. The main body 66 has a second sidewall 62, and the end cap 67 has a first sidewall 61. The end cap 67 is detachably connected to one side of the main body 66. The detachable connection can be made by at least one of snap-fit, screw-fit, and magnetic connection. The detachable connection between the end cap 67 and the main body 66 facilitates the assembly of the electronic device 10, the vertical tilt switch 30, and the horizontal tilt switch 40. For example, the electronic device 10 can be connected to the end cap 67 first, and then the end cap 67 can be connected to the main body 66. It also facilitates the replacement and maintenance of the electronic device 10.

[0084] Please refer to Figures 6 and 7. Further, the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are installed inside the end cover 67 so that the end cover 67 can provide certain protection and shielding for the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40. Moreover, the electronic device 10 is at least partially installed inside the main body 66 to avoid the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 being affected by the electronic device 10.

[0085] Please continue to refer to Figures 6-7. In some embodiments, the rectifier 11, controller, vertical tilt switch 30, and horizontal tilt switch 40 are installed in the same end cover 67. In this way, the wires connecting the vertical tilt switch 30, the horizontal tilt switch 40, the rectifier 11, and the controller are shorter. On the one hand, this can save on the material manufacturing cost of the heater 1. On the other hand, the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 have a faster response speed.

[0086] In some embodiments, the second sidewall 62 has an air inlet to allow the heater 1 to draw in air from the air inlet. The vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are at least partially located at the corner position formed by the first sidewall 61 and the second sidewall 62. That is, the first sidewall 61 and the second sidewall 62 are connected to form a corner position, and the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 may be partially located at the corner position.

[0087] Furthermore, the third sidewall 63 is disposed opposite to the second sidewall 62, and the third sidewall 63 has a heat radiation port 70. The rectifier 11 and the controller are at least partially located at the corner position formed by the third sidewall 63 and the first sidewall 61. That is, when the rectifier 11, the controller, the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are installed in the same end cover 67, the rectifier 11 and the controller are at least partially located at the corner position formed by the third sidewall 63 and the first sidewall 61, while the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are at least partially located at the corner position formed by the first sidewall 61 and the second sidewall 62. This makes the layout of the rectifier 11, the controller, the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 in the same end cover 67 more reasonable, thereby reducing the size of the end cover 67.

[0088] Please refer to Figures 6 and 7. In some embodiments, the fan 12 and the heating element 13 are spaced apart within the main body 66, and the heating element 13 is located between the air inlet and the heat radiation outlet 70. This arrangement forces the air around the heater 1 to circulate through the action of the fan 12, thereby improving the heat transfer efficiency between the air and the heating element 13 and enhancing the heating effect. Furthermore, users can adjust the fan speed 12 according to their actual needs, enabling precise adjustment of the heater 1 to the ambient temperature, greatly improving the flexibility of using the heater 1.

[0089] Furthermore, when the heater 1 is in the upright position, the upright tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are located below the assembly formed by the fan 12 and the heating element 13. If the upright tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 were located above the assembly formed by the fan 12 and the heating element 13, a longer power cord 20 would be required to electrically connect to the upright tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40, which could easily cause the user to trip over the power cord 20. By setting the upright tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 below the assembly formed by the fan 12 and the heating element 13, it is convenient to connect the upright tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 to the power cord 20, and it can also save on the material manufacturing cost of the heater 1.

[0090] Please refer to Figures 6-7. In some embodiments, there are two end caps 67, which are respectively located at opposite ends of the main body 66. The vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are installed inside one of the end caps 67, and the interactive element 14 is installed on the other end cap 67. That is, when the heater 1 is in the vertical use state, the vertical tilt switch 30 and the horizontal tilt switch 40 are installed below the whole formed by the fan 12 and the heating element 13, while the interactive element 14 is installed above the whole formed by the fan 12 and the heating element 13, so as to facilitate the user to operate the interactive element 14.

[0091] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0092] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A household appliance, wherein, The household appliances include: Electronic devices; A power cord, electrically connected to the electronic device, is configured to supply power to the electronic device; and... The vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are connected in parallel and in series with each other in the power line; Specifically, when the household appliance is in a vertical position, the vertical tilt switch is on and the horizontal tilt switch is off; when the household appliance is in a horizontal position, the vertical tilt switch is off and the horizontal tilt switch is on.

2. The household appliance as described in claim 1, wherein, The power cord includes a live wire and a neutral wire, and the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are connected in parallel and in series with the live wire or the neutral wire.

3. The household appliance as described in claim 1, wherein, The power cord includes a live wire and a neutral wire. The vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are divided into two sets. One set of the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch is connected in series with the live wire, and the other set of the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch is connected in series with the neutral wire.

4. The household appliance as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, Both the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are mechanical tilt switches, and the angle between the central axis of the vertical tilt switch and the central axis of the horizontal tilt switch is not less than 70 degrees and not more than 110 degrees.

5. The household appliance as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The household appliance has a first axis. When the angle between the first axis and the direction of gravity is within a first angle range, the household appliance is in a vertical use state. The first angle range is not less than 0 degrees and not greater than 35 degrees. The household appliance has a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. When the angle between the second axis and the direction of gravity is within a second angle range, the household appliance is in a horizontal use state. The second angle range is not less than 0 degrees and not greater than 35 degrees.

6. The household appliance as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The electronic device includes: The rectifier is electrically connected to the power line; The fan is electrically connected to the rectifier; and, The heating element is electrically connected to the rectifier.

7. The household appliance as described in claim 6, wherein, The electronic device also includes: The controller is electrically connected to the rectifier, the fan, and the heating element.

8. The household appliance as described in claim 7, wherein, The electronic device also includes: An interactive element, electrically connected to the controller, includes at least one of a display and buttons.

9. The household appliance as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, Also includes: The base; and, The housing, the electronic devices are disposed inside or on the housing, the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are disposed inside the housing, the power cord passes through the housing, and the housing includes a first side wall and a second side wall arranged at an angle. The base can be selectively and detachably connected to one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall. In the vertical use state, the base is connected to the first sidewall and supports the housing. In the horizontal use state, the base is connected to the second sidewall and supports the housing.

10. The household appliance as described in claim 9, wherein, The connection method between the base and the first sidewall includes at least one of snap-fit, screw-fit, and magnetic connection. The connection method between the base and the second sidewall includes at least one of snap-fit, screw-fit, and magnetic connection.

11. The household appliance as described in claim 9, wherein, The housing includes: The main body has the second sidewall; and, The end cap is detachably connected to one side of the main body and has the first sidewall; The vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are installed inside the end cover, and at least a portion of the electronic device is installed inside the main body.

12. The household appliance as described in claim 11, wherein, The electronic device includes: A rectifier, electrically connected to the power line; and, The controller is electrically connected to the rectifier; The rectifier, the controller, the vertical tilt switch, and the horizontal tilt switch are all mounted on the same end cover.

13. The household appliance as described in claim 12, wherein, The second sidewall has an air inlet, and the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are at least partially located at the corner formed by the first sidewall and the second sidewall; The housing also includes a third sidewall disposed opposite to the second sidewall, the third sidewall having a heat radiation port, and the rectifier and the controller as a whole being at least partially located at the angle formed by the third sidewall and the first sidewall.

14. The household appliance as described in claim 12, wherein, The second sidewall has an air inlet, and the housing also includes a third sidewall disposed opposite to the second sidewall, the third sidewall having a heat radiation port; the electronic device also includes a fan and a heating element, the fan and the heating element being disposed spaced apart within the main body, the heating element being located between the air inlet and the heat radiation port; When the household appliance is in a vertical position, the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are located below the unit formed by the fan and the heating element.

15. The household appliance as described in claim 14, wherein, The two end caps are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the main body, and the vertical tilt switch and the horizontal tilt switch are installed in one of the end caps. The household appliance also includes: An interactive element is mounted on another end cap portion, the interactive element including at least one of a display element and a button.

16. The household appliance as described in any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein, The household appliances include at least one of heaters and electric fans.

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