Clothes treatment device

Abstract

A clothes treatment device (1), comprising: an outer tub (10); a plurality of vibration damping structure groups (100), wherein each vibration damping structure group (100) comprises at least two vibration damping members (20) arranged at intervals on the outer tub (10), the included angle between a first plane where the at least two vibration damping members (20) are located and the axis of the outer tub (10) is less than 90°, the vibration damping members (20) are hingedly connected to the outer tub (10), and the plurality of vibration damping structure groups (100) are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer tub (10); and connecting rods (30), wherein each connecting rod (30) extends on the first plane and is configured to connect the at least two vibration damping members (20) in each vibration damping structure group (100).

Description

Laundry treating apparatus

[0001] Cross Reference to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to the following three Chinese patent applications: Chinese patent application with the application number 202411024736.2, the title of “Laundry treating apparatus”, filed on July 26, 2024; Chinese patent application with the application number 202510005310.0, the title of “Support structure for laundry treating apparatus and laundry treating apparatus”, filed on January 02, 2025; Chinese patent application with the application number 202520006226.6, the title of “Support structure for laundry treating apparatus and laundry treating apparatus”, filed on January 02, 2025. The contents of the above three Chinese patent applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present application relates to the field of laundry treating apparatus, and in particular to a laundry treating apparatus. BACKGROUND

[0004] In the related art, the laundry treating apparatus needs to be dewatered when washing laundry, and the drum vibrates greatly during dewatering. In the prior art, a damper is arranged at the bottom of the drum to reduce the vibration of the drum transmitted to the shell of the laundry treating apparatus. However, due to uneven distribution of laundry inside the drum, eccentricity is generated, and the problem of great vibration of the drum during dewatering still exists. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present application is to provide a laundry treating apparatus provided with a plurality of damper structure groups, and a connecting rod connecting a plurality of dampers in the damper structure group to balance the vibration of the plurality of dampers arranged at intervals in a first plane and reduce the vibration amplitude and noise generated by the dampers.

[0006] The laundry treating apparatus according to the present application comprises: an outer drum; a plurality of damper structure groups, each of which comprises at least two dampers arranged at intervals on the outer drum, and the first plane on which the at least two dampers are located and the axis of the outer drum form an angle less than 90°; the dampers are hinged to the outer drum, and the plurality of damper structure groups are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer drum; and a connecting rod, which extends in the first plane and is adapted to connect at least two dampers in the damper structure group.

[0007] The laundry treating apparatus according to the present application is provided with a plurality of vibration reduction structure groups, and a connecting rod connecting a plurality of vibration reduction members in the vibration reduction structure groups to balance the vibration of the plurality of vibration reduction members spaced apart in a first plane, reduce the vibration amplitude of the vibration reduction members connected by the connecting rod relative to the outer tub, and further reduce the noise transmitted to the outside of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0008] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will become apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following or can be learned from practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0009] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily appreciated from the following description, including the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0010] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an overall structure of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a structure view of a buffer rod according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0012] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the structure of FIG. 2.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a structure view of a first rod segment according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a structure view of a second rod segment according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a structure view of a second buffer member according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a partial structure view of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application, in which an outer tub is provided with a vibration reduction structure.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a structure view of a sleeve according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a structure view of a first buffer member according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a structure view of a fixing buckle according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] FIG. 11 is a schematic view of a structure of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application, in one perspective view.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a structure of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application, in another perspective view.

[0022] FIG. 13 is an exploded schematic view of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] FIG. 14 is a partial enlarged view of A in FIG. 13.

[0024] FIG. 15 is a partial enlarged view of B in FIG. 13.

[0025] FIG. 16 is a structural schematic view of a laundry treating apparatus in another perspective according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] FIG. 17 is a structural schematic view of a fixing buckle of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1, laundry treating apparatus; 10, outer tub; 100, vibration reduction structure group; 11, base; 111, connection structure; 112, connection groove; 113, fastener; 121, limiting groove; 1211, step portion; 122, boss portion; 131, first connection segment; 132, second connection segment; 133, extension segment; 1331, connecting piece; 141, groove portion; 1411, first plate piece; 1412, second plate piece; 1413, mounting groove; 1414, bar-shaped hole; 1415, third plate piece; 1416, second reinforcing rib; 1421, first reinforcing rib; 15, buffer structure piece; 151, via hole; 152, limiting flange; 16, connecting rod structure; 17, vibration reduction structure piece; 171, limiting segment; 20, vibration reduction piece; 201, first vibration reduction piece; 202, second vibration reduction piece; 21, support rod; 22, sleeve; 221, connecting portion; 2211, first plate body; 2212, second plate body; 221a, first mounting hole; 2213, connecting plate; 2213a, open mouth; 2213b, mounting space; 30, connecting rod; 31, rod body; 311, first rod segment; 3111, first rod body; 3112, first bent rod; 3113, second rod body; 3114, second bent rod; 3115, third rod body; 311a, mounting passage; 312, second rod segment; 3121, connecting rod portion; 3121a, connecting passage; 32, damping piece; 32a, second mounting hole; 321, outer edge portion; 33, fixing piece; 34, buffer piece; 341, flange; 35, fixing buckle; 351, first plate portion; 352, second plate portion; 353, third plate portion; 3531, protruding portion; 3531a, groove; 3531b, fitting portion; 36, third buffer structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings, which are meant to be exemplary, and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0029] In the related art, the laundry treating apparatus needs to be dewatered when washing laundry, and the drum vibrates greatly during dewatering. In the prior art, a damper is arranged at the bottom of the drum to reduce the vibration of the drum transmitted to the shell of the laundry treating apparatus. However, due to uneven distribution of laundry inside the drum, eccentricity is generated, and the problem of great vibration of the drum during dewatering still exists.

[0030] Hereinafter, a laundry treating apparatus 1 according to embodiments of the present application will be described with reference to FIGS. 1-17.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 1, the laundry treating apparatus 1 according to the present application comprises an outer drum 10, a plurality of damping structure groups 100, and a connecting rod 30. Each damping structure group 100 comprises at least two dampers 20 arranged at intervals on the outer drum 10, and the included angle between the first plane where the at least two dampers 20 are located and the axis of the outer drum 10 is less than 90°. The dampers 20 are hinged to the outer drum 10, and the plurality of damping structure groups 100 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer drum 10. The connecting rod 30 extends on the first plane and is adapted to connect the at least two dampers 20 in the damping structure group 100.

[0032] In some embodiments, when the laundry treating apparatus 1 is in operation, the outer drum 10 will vibrate, and the vibration will generate noise. The damping structure group 100 connected to the outer drum 10 can reduce the vibration amplitude of the outer drum 10, thereby reducing the noise transmitted to the outside of the laundry treating apparatus 1. When there are a plurality of damping structure groups 100, the plurality of damping structure groups 100 are connected to different positions on the laundry treating apparatus 1, and the vibration reduction amplitudes of the plurality of dampers 20 in each damping structure group 100 can be different. Therefore, the connecting rod 30 is designed to connect the at least two dampers 20 in a single damping structure group 100. The connecting rod 30 can balance the vibration between the at least two dampers 20 connected thereto, so as to reduce the vibration amplitude of the damper 20 connected by the connecting rod 30 relative to the outer drum 10, and further reduce the noise transmitted to the outside of the laundry treating apparatus 1.

[0033] Here, the plurality of dampers 20 in a single damping structure group 100 can be coplanarly arranged, or at least two of the plurality of dampers 20 can be coplanarly arranged, and the plane where the at least two dampers 20 are located is the first plane. When the included angle between the first plane and the axis of the outer drum is 0°, the first plane is parallel to the axis of the outer drum. At this time, the at least two dampers 20 in the first plane are arranged at intervals in the axial direction of the outer drum 10, so as to balance the vibration amplitude of the outer drum 10 in the axial direction, and reduce the vibration amplitude of the outer drum 10 in the axial direction. When the included angle between the first plane and the axis of the outer drum is greater than 0° and less than 90°, the first plane intersects the axis of the outer drum. At this time, the at least two dampers 20 in the first plane are arranged at intervals in the axial direction and the circumferential direction of the outer drum 10, so as to balance the vibration amplitudes of the outer drum 10 in the axial direction and the circumferential direction, and reduce the vibration amplitudes of the outer drum 10 in the axial direction and the circumferential direction, and the damping effect is better.

[0034] It can be understood that when the included angle between the first plane and the outer cylinder axis is equal to 90°, the first plane is orthogonal to the outer cylinder axis, and at this time, the at least two damping members 20 in the first plane are only arranged along the circumference of the outer cylinder 10, and can only balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the circumferential direction, and cannot balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction, and the damping effect on the outer cylinder 10 is limited, and therefore, the included angle between the first plane and the outer cylinder axis is designed as an acute angle or the first plane is arranged parallel to the outer cylinder axis, so as to at least balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction, and improve the damping effect of the damping member 20 on the outer cylinder 10.

[0035] The laundry treating apparatus according to the present application is provided with a plurality of damping structure groups 100, and the connecting rod 30 connects a plurality of damping members 20 in the damping structure group 100, so as to balance the vibration of the plurality of damping members 20 arranged in the first plane, and reduce the vibration amplitude of the damping member 20 connected by the connecting rod 30 relative to the outer cylinder 10, and further reduce the noise transmitted to the outside of the laundry treating apparatus 1.

[0036] According to some embodiments of the present application, at least two damping members 20 in the damping structure group 100 are arranged in the axial direction of the outer cylinder 10, and in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod 30 is parallel or intersects with the projection of the outer cylinder axis. The damping member 20 is arranged on the outer surface of the outer cylinder 10, and the connecting rod 30 can also be arranged on the outer surface of the outer cylinder 10 and connected with the outer cylinder 10, and the connecting rod 30 is connected with the at least two damping members 20, so as to balance the vibration of the damping member 20.

[0037] Here, a plurality of damping structure groups 100 are arranged in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10, and at least two damping members 20 in each damping structure group 100 are arranged in the axial direction of the outer cylinder 10, and the connecting rod 30 is connected with the at least two damping members 20 arranged in the axial direction of the outer cylinder 10, and at this time, the projection of the connecting rod 30 in the height direction is parallel to the projection of the outer cylinder axis in the height direction; the at least two damping members 20 in each damping structure group 100 can also be arranged in the axial direction and the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10 at the same time, and the connecting rod 30 is connected with the at least two damping members 20 arranged in the axial direction and the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10, and at this time, the projection of the connecting rod 30 in the height direction intersects with the projection of the outer cylinder axis in the height direction. After the connecting rod 30 is connected with the damping member 20, the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction can be at least reduced, so as to reduce the noise generated by the vibration.

[0038] The connecting rod 30 is connected with the damping member 20 arranged in the axial direction of the outer cylinder 10, can balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction, and reduce the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction. In addition, the plurality of damping structure groups are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10, so that the plurality of damping structure groups balance the vibration at different positions in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10 respectively, and further improve the damping effect on the outer cylinder 10.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present application, at least two damping members 20 in the damping structure group 100 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10; in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod 30 intersects the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder 10. That is, at least two damping members 20 in each damping structure group 100 are arranged at intervals in the axial direction and the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10, and the connecting rod 30 is connected to the at least two damping members 20 arranged at intervals in the axial direction and the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10, so as to reduce the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction and the circumferential direction, and better reduce the noise generated by the vibration of the outer cylinder 10.

[0040] According to some embodiments of the present application, the damping structure group 100 includes a first damping member 201 and a second damping member 202, and the two ends of the connecting rod 30 are respectively connected with the first damping member 201 and the second damping member 202 to balance the vibration transmitted by the first damping member 201 and the second damping member 202 to each other, and the first damping member 201, the second damping member 202 and the connecting rod 30 constitute a damping assembly. At least one damping assembly can be arranged on the outer periphery of the outer cylinder 10 to reduce the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10, thereby reducing the noise generated by the vibration.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present application, the connecting rod 30 includes a rod body 31 and a damping member 32, the rod body 31 is connected with the outer cylinder 10; the damping member 32 is arranged at the two ends of the rod body 31 and is respectively connected with the first damping member 201 and the second damping member 202, and the damping member 32 is configured as a flexible member. It can be understood that when the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the outer cylinder 10 transmits force to the connected damping structure group 100 and connecting rod 30, at this time, there is a risk of force deformation at the connection between the damping structure group 100 and the connecting rod 30. Therefore, the part connecting the damping structure group 100 and the connecting rod 30 is designed as a flexible structure, and the force of the part connecting the damping structure group 100 and the connecting rod 30 can be absorbed through the deformation of the flexible structure, so as to attenuate the vibration amplitude between the damping structure group 100 and the connecting rod 30, and achieve damping. Here, the rod body 31 of the connecting rod 30 is connected with the outer cylinder 10, and the damping member 32 of the connecting rod 30 is connected with the damping structure group 100, and the damping member 32 is configured as a flexible member to absorb the vibration energy between the damping structure group 100 and the rod body 31, attenuate the vibration amplitude between the damping structure group 100 and the rod body 31, and achieve damping.

[0042] According to some embodiments of the present application, the damping member 20 comprises a support rod 21 and a connecting portion 221, one end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the outer cylinder 10, and the connecting portion 221 is arranged on the support rod 21 and is adapted to be connected to the damping member 32. In some embodiments, the clothes treatment apparatus 1 further comprises a housing, an installation cavity is formed inside the housing, the outer cylinder 10 is arranged in the installation cavity, one end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the outer cylinder 10, and the other end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the inner wall of the installation cavity. When the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the support rod 21 rotates slightly with the end hinged to the inner wall of the installation cavity as the axis, the connecting rod 30 connects the two support rods 21 and is connected to the outer cylinder 10, which can reduce the rotation amplitude of the two support rods 21, thereby reducing the vibration amplitude of the damping structure group 100 and reducing the noise transmitted to the outside of the clothes treatment apparatus 1. Here, the connecting portion 221 is arranged on the support rod 21 to be connected to the damping member 32 of the connecting rod 30, and the damping member 32 can attenuate the vibration amplitude between the connecting portion 221 and the rod body 31 to achieve damping.

[0043] The connecting portion 221 is provided with a first mounting hole 221a, the damping member 32 is provided with a second mounting hole 32a, and the fixing member 33 penetrates the first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a to connect the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32. It can be understood that the fixing member 33 can be used only to connect the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32, and the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32 can be fixed by other structural members. Alternatively, the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32 can be fixed and connected by the fixing member 33 without the participation of other structural members. Here, the fixing member 33 can penetrate the first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a and be threadedly connected with the first mounting hole 221a and / or the second mounting hole 32a to achieve the connection between the fixing member 33, the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32. Alternatively, the fixing member 33 can penetrate the first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a and be fastened with other structural members to achieve the connection between the fixing member 33, the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32.

[0044] The first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a are of the same shape, the shape of the fixing member 33 is adapted to the shape of the first mounting hole 221a, and the first mounting hole 221a is configured as a non-circular hole. When the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32 have a relative rotation trend, the fixing member 33 will abut against the hole wall of the first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a to limit the relative rotation of the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32 and transmit the force to the damping member 32 to attenuate the force transmitted to the connecting rod 30, thereby ensuring the connection stability of the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32, reducing the probability of vibration of the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32 due to relative movement, and further reducing the noise generated by the connection of the connecting portion 221 and the damping member 32.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present application, the rod body 31 comprises a first rod segment 311 and a second rod segment 312, the first rod segment 311 is connected with the outer cylinder 10; the second rod segment 312 is configured as two and is respectively arranged at two ends of the first rod segment 311, the second rod segment 312 is movably matched with the first rod segment 311, and the end of the second rod segment 312 away from the first rod segment 311 is configured as the damping member 32. It can be understood that, since the connecting rod 30 is fixedly connected with the outer cylinder 10, when the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, there is relative movement between the connecting rod 30 and the support rod 21, in order to avoid that the connecting rod 30 or the support rod 21 is broken due to excessive force caused by the relative movement between the connecting rod 30 and the support rod 21, the rod body 31 of the connecting rod 30 is designed as a multi-rod segment structure that can relatively move, wherein the first rod segment 311 is fixedly connected with the outer cylinder 10, the two second rod segments 312 are movably matched with two ends of the first rod segment 311 respectively, and the two second rod segments 312 are also respectively connected with the connecting portions 221 of the two damping structure groups 100, when the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the first rod segment 311 connected with the outer cylinder 10 and the second rod segment 312 connected with the connecting portion 221 relatively move. The design of the first rod segment 311 and the second rod segment 312 can provide displacement allowance for the connection of the connecting rod 30 and the support rod 21, so as to avoid that the connecting rod 30 or the support rod 21 is broken due to excessive force when the connecting rod 30 and the support rod 21 relatively move.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first rod segment 311 extends in the first direction, and both ends of the first rod segment 311 are formed with mounting channels 311a extending in the first direction, one end of the second rod segment 312 is movably arranged in the mounting channel 311a, and the other end of the second rod segment 312 is configured as the damping member 32. Here, since the support rod 21 is connected with the outer cylinder 10 in a pin connection mode, the outer cylinder 10 will sink after the load is added, and the relative positions of the two support rods 21 will change, in order to ensure that the middle rod body 31 is not pulled, the rod body 31 needs to comprise at least two segments that can relatively move, the first rod segment 311 is designed to have mounting channels 311a extending in the first direction at both ends, so that the second rod segment 312 can move in the first direction after being arranged in the mounting channel 311a, and the rod body 31 is prevented from being pulled.

[0047] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second rod segment 312 comprises a connecting rod portion 3121 extending in the first direction, and one end of the connecting rod portion 3121 is movably arranged in the mounting channel 311a, and the damping member 32 is arranged between the other end of the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221. In some embodiments, the connecting rod portion 3121 of the second rod segment 312 movably cooperates with the first rod segment 311, and the connecting rod portion 3121 is also connected with the connecting portion 221 of the support rod 21. In order to absorb the vibration energy between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221, the damping member 32 is arranged between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221, so that when the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221 move relatively, the flexible damping member 32 can be squeezed, thereby attenuating the force transmitted by the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121 to each other, ensuring the connection stability of the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121, reducing the probability of vibration of the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121 due to relative movement, and further reducing the noise generated by the connection of the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121.

[0048] Here, since the first mounting hole 221a is a non-circular hole, after the connecting rod portion 3121 is connected with the connecting portion 221 by the fixing member 33, the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221 will not rotate relatively, and the fixing member 33 cooperates with the connecting rod portion 3121 in the second direction, which can also avoid the self-rotation of the connecting rod portion 3121 relative to the connecting portion 221, further improving the connection stability of the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221.

[0049] The end of the connecting rod portion 3121 provided with the connecting channel 3121a is adapted to be opposite to the connecting portion 221, and at least part of the damping member 32 is arranged between the end of the connecting rod portion 3121 provided with the connecting channel 3121a and the connecting portion 221. At this time, the above-mentioned at least part of the damping member 32 can be used to buffer the vibration between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221, improve the energy absorption effect of the damping member 32 on the vibration between the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121, and reduce the rigidity of the cooperation between the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121 while improving the noise reduction effect.

[0050] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9, the connecting portion 221 is internally formed with a mounting space 2213b, the surface of the connecting portion 221 in the second direction is provided with a first mounting hole 221a in communication with the mounting space 2213b, and the connecting portion 221 is further provided with an open hole 2213a which is open in the first direction, the open hole 2213a is in communication with the mounting space 2213b and is adapted for the second limiting portion to be mounted to the mounting space 2213b through the open hole 2213a. Here, the connecting portion 221 comprises a first plate body 2211, a second plate body 2212 and a connecting plate 2213, the first plate body 2211 and the second plate body 2212 are circumferentially spaced apart, the first plate body 2211 and the second plate body 2212 are oppositely arranged and parallel in the second direction, and the first plate body 2211 and the second plate body 2212 are both provided with the first mounting hole 221a; the connecting plate 2213 extends in the second direction and is connected with the first plate body 2211 and the second plate body 2212 respectively, the connecting plate 2213 defines the mounting space 2213b together with the first plate body 2211 and the second plate body 2212, and the connecting plate 2213 is provided with the open hole 2213a. The damping member 32 is arranged in the connecting channel 3121a, and the damping member 32 is provided with a second mounting hole 32a adapted for the fixing member 33 to pass through, and the damping member 32 is arranged between the fixing member 33 and the inner wall of the connecting channel 3121a.

[0051] At least one end of the damping member 32 is formed with an outer edge portion 321 which protrudes from the outer surface of the damping member 32, the projection of the damping member 32 in the second direction is located within the projection of the outer edge portion 321 in the second direction, and the outer edge portion 321 is arranged between the end of the connecting rod portion 3121 provided with the connecting channel 3121a and the connecting portion 221. The damping member 32 is arranged between the fixing member 33 and the connecting channel 3121a to buffer the vibration between the fixing member 33 and the connecting rod portion 3121, and the outer edge portion 321 arranged on the damping member 32 is located between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first plate body 2211 and / or the second plate body 2212 to buffer the vibration between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first plate body 2211 and / or the second plate body 2212, thereby improving the energy absorption effect of the damping member 32 on the vibration between the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121, and improving the noise reduction effect while reducing the rigidity of the connection between the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121.

[0052] According to some embodiments of the present application, one end of the second rod segment 312 is provided with a buffer 34 movably accommodated in the mounting channel 311a and adapted to attenuate vibration between the second rod segment 312 and the first rod segment 311. One end of the connecting rod part 3121 is provided with the buffer 34 movably accommodated in the mounting channel 311a and adapted to attenuate vibration between the connecting rod part 3121 and the first rod segment 311. The connecting rod part 3121 is adapted to slide in the mounting channel 311a. The buffer 34 can attenuate vibration between the connecting rod part 3121 and the inner wall of the mounting channel 311a. The force transmitted between the connecting rod part 3121 and the first rod segment 311 to each other is absorbed by the buffer 34. The provision of the buffer 34 can ensure the connection stability of the connecting rod part 3121 and the first rod segment 311, reduce the probability of vibration of the connecting rod part 3121 and the first rod segment 311 due to relative movement, and further reduce the noise generated by the connection of the connecting rod part 3121 and the first rod segment 311.

[0053] In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2, 5 and 6, the buffer 34 is sleeved on the connecting rod part 3121. At least one end of the buffer 34 is formed with a flange 341 protruding from the outer surface of the buffer 34. The projection of the buffer 34 in the axial direction is located within the projection of the flange 341 in the axial direction. The flange 341 is adapted to abut against the end face of the connecting rod part 3121 formed with the connecting channel 3121a, so as to limit the displacement amount of the relative movement of the connecting rod part 3121 and the first rod segment 311, and avoid the connecting rod part 3121 from disengaging from the mounting channel 311a of the first rod segment 311.

[0054] The laundry treating apparatus 1 further comprises a fixing buckle 35 formed with a recess 3531a adapted to accommodate part of the first rod segment 311. The fixing buckle 35 is adapted to be fixedly connected with the outer tub 10, so as to connect the first rod segment 311 with the outer tub 10. Here, the connection between the first rod segment 311 and the outer tub 10 can be that the first rod segment 311 is directly fixed on the outer tub 10, or that the first rod segment 311 is fixed on the outer tub 10 through the fixing buckle 35, and the first rod segment 311 cooperates with the recess 3531a formed on the fixing buckle 35.

[0055] The fixing buckle 35 is formed with a protrusion 3531 protruding towards one side. The recess 3531a is formed on the other side of the fixing buckle 35 and is adapted to accommodate the first rod segment 311. In some embodiments, the fixing buckle 35 can be formed by stamping a sheet metal part. This facilitates the process design of the fixing buckle 35. Here, the sheet metal part is stamped and formed with the protrusion 3531 on one side in the thickness direction of the fixing buckle 35. The fixing buckle 35 is formed with the recess 3531a corresponding to the protrusion 3531 on the other side in the thickness direction.

[0056] In some embodiments, the fixing buckle 35 comprises a first plate portion 351, a second plate portion 352 and a third plate portion 353, the first plate portion 351 and the second plate portion 352 are arranged in the extension direction, and one end of the first plate portion 351 and one end of the second plate portion 352 are opposite to each other, and the first plate portion 351 and the second plate portion 352 are suitable for fixedly connected with the outer cylinder 10; one end of the third plate portion 353 is connected with one end of the first plate portion 351, and the other end of the third plate portion 353 is connected with one end of the second plate portion 352, and at least part of the third plate portion 353 protrudes towards one side in the thickness direction to form a protruding portion 3531, and a groove 3531a is formed on the other side of the third plate portion 353 in the thickness direction.

[0057] The laundry treating apparatus 1 further comprises a third buffering structure 36 arranged between the groove 3531a and the first rod segment 311, suitable for attenuating the vibration between the outer cylinder 10 and the first rod segment 311. In some embodiments, the third buffering structure 36 can be sleeved on the outer periphery of at least part of the first rod segment 311. When the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the first rod segment 311 can move relative to the fixing buckle 35, causing vibration between the fixing buckle 35 and the first rod segment 311. At this time, the third buffering structure 36 can buffer the vibration between the fixing buckle 35 and the first rod segment 311, thereby attenuating the vibration between the outer cylinder 10 and the first rod segment 311.

[0058] The first rod segment 311 comprises at least a first rod body 3111, a first bent rod 3112 and a second rod body 3113. The first rod body 3111 extends in the first direction and forms a mounting channel 311a. The first bent rod 3112 extends in the second direction, and one end of the first bent rod 3112 is connected with the first rod body 3111. The second rod body 3113 is arranged in parallel with the first rod body 3111 and is located at least one end of the first rod body 3111 in the first direction. One end of the second rod body 3113 is connected with the other end of the first bent rod 3112.

[0059] In some embodiments, the two ends of the first rod segment 311 are connected with two second rod segments 312. The two ends of the first rod segment 311 are respectively provided with two first rod bodies 3111 extending in the first direction. The second rod body 3113 also extends in the first direction. The first bent rod 3112 extends in the second direction and is connected with the first rod body 3111 and the second rod body 3113 respectively. At this time, the two first bent rods 3112 can be respectively connected with the two ends of one second rod body 3113, or the two first bent rods 3112 are connected with two second rod bodies 3113.

[0060] The first rod body 3111, the first bent rod 3112 and the second rod body 3113 are arranged in a manner that at least one bending structure exists in the first rod segment 311, and the axes of the three are not in a same line, which can avoid the rotation of the first rod segment 311 relative to the outer cylinder 10 after the fixed connection of the first rod segment 311 and the outer cylinder 10. In some embodiments, the fixing buckle 35 is connected with at least two of the first rod body 3111, the first bent rod 3112 and the second rod body 3113, so as to fixedly connect the first rod segment 311 and the outer cylinder 10 and avoid the rotation of the first rod segment 311 relative to the outer cylinder 10 or the self-rotation of the first rod segment 311.

[0061] The first rod segment 311 further comprises a second bent rod 3114 and a third rod body 3115. The second bent rod 3114 extends in a second direction, and one end of the second bent rod 3114 is connected with the other end of the second rod body 3113. The third rod body 3115 is arranged in parallel with the second rod body 3113 and connected with the other end of the second bent rod 3114. In some embodiments, two first rod bodies 3111 extend in a first direction and are respectively connected with two first bent rods 3112. The two first bent rods 3112 extend in a second direction and are respectively connected with two second rod bodies 3113. The two second rod bodies 3113 extend in a first direction and are respectively connected with two second bent rods 3114. The two second bent rods 3114 extend in a second direction and are connected with two ends of the same third rod body 3115, so as to form the first rod segment 311 with multiple bending parts, which can avoid the rotation of the first rod segment 311 relative to the outer cylinder 10 or the self-rotation of the first rod segment 311 after the cooperation of the first rod segment 311, the second rod segment 312 and the fixing buckle 35, and ensure the damping and buffering capacity of the connecting rod 30 to the damping structure group 100 and the fixing stability of the connecting rod 30.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present application, the damping member 20 further comprises a sleeve 22, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support rod 21. The sleeve 22 is provided with a connecting portion 221, and is adapted to be slidingly matched with the outer periphery of the support rod 21 to attenuate the vibration transmitted between the support rod 21 and the sleeve 22. In some embodiments, an installation cavity is formed in the inside of the shell of the clothes treatment apparatus 1. One end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the outer cylinder 10, and the other end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the inner wall of the installation cavity. When the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the support rod 21 rotates with a small amplitude around the end hinged to the inner wall of the installation cavity. The connecting rod 30 connects the two support rods 21 and is connected with the outer cylinder 10. When the sleeve 22 moves relative to the support rod 21, the sleeve 22 will rub against the outer periphery of the support rod 21, which can also attenuate the vibration transmitted between the support rod 21 and the sleeve 22, and improve the damping effect of the damping structure group 100.

[0063] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 14, the connecting rod 30 is provided with a first connecting segment 131 and a second connecting segment 132, which are fixed to the outer barrel 10. By fixing the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132 to the outer barrel 10 respectively, the connecting rod 30 can constrain the movement of the outer barrel 10 and reduce the shaking caused by uneven distribution of clothes. The two ends of the connecting rod 30 are formed with extension segments 133, the end of which is fixed to the damping member 14 for increasing stability. By fixing the damping member 14 to the connecting rod 30, the damping member 14 can reduce the noise and shaking generated by the clothes treatment equipment 1 during operation by absorbing and dispersing vibration energy, thereby improving the overall performance of the equipment and the user experience.

[0064] The plane in which the central axis of the outer barrel 10 is located is the projection plane, which can be any plane in which the central axis is located. In the orthographic projection of the connecting rod 30 on the projection plane, the relative positional relationship between the midpoint of the first connecting segment 131, the midpoint of the second connecting segment 13 and the end point of the connecting rod 30 can be obtained. The positions of the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132 will directly affect the constraint effect of the connecting rod 30 on the outer barrel 10 and the damping effect.

[0065] The distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment 131 and the midpoint of the second connecting segment 13 is L1, which reflects the relative distance between the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 13. The distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment 131 and the adjacent end point of the connecting rod 30 is L2. When the first connecting segment 131 is arranged at the middle position of the connecting rod 30, L2 is the distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment 131 and any end point of the connecting rod 30. When the first connecting segment 131 is arranged at other positions of the connecting rod 30, the first connecting segment 131 is biased to any side of the connecting rod 30, and L2 refers to the distance to the end point of the connecting rod 30 on the side to which the first connecting segment 131 is biased. The distance between the midpoint of the second connecting segment 132 and the adjacent end point of the connecting rod 30 is L3. When the second connecting segment 132 is arranged at the middle position of the connecting rod 30, L3 is the distance between the midpoint of the second connecting segment 132 and any end point of the connecting rod 30. When the second connecting segment 132 is arranged at other positions of the connecting rod 30, the second connecting segment 132 is biased to any side of the connecting rod 30, and L3 refers to the distance to the end point of the connecting rod 30 on the side to which the second connecting segment 132 is biased. Of course, at most one of the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132 is arranged at the middle position of the connecting rod 30. L1, L2 and L3 satisfy: 0 < (L2+L3) / L1 < 1.

[0066] When the ratio of (L2+L3) / L1 is small, the first connecting section 131 and the second connecting section 132 are relatively concentrated, which can effectively limit the movement of the outer drum 10. The extension section 133 is more dispersed on both sides, which can absorb and disperse the vibration energy from the outer drum 10, reducing the noise and shaking during the operation of the equipment.

[0067] When the ratio of (L2+L3) / L1 is close to 0.5, the distance between the first connecting section 131 and the second connecting section 132 and the extension section 133 is relatively balanced, and the laundry treatment equipment 1 shows extensive adaptability in dealing with different loads and vibration conditions.

[0068] When the ratio of (L2+L3) / L1 is close to 1, the first connecting section 131 and the second connecting section 132 are relatively dispersed and closer to the extension section 133, which can provide certain support and constraint effect.

[0069] The laundry treatment equipment 1 according to the present application satisfies: 0<(L2+L3) / L1<1, the connecting rod 30 can provide sufficient constraint effect while also achieving effective damping effect through the extension section 133 and the damping member 14. When the ratio is within this range, the connecting rod 30 can limit the movement of the outer drum 10, reduce the shaking caused by uneven distribution of laundry, absorb and disperse vibration energy, reduce noise and shaking during operation of the equipment, and make the laundry treatment equipment 1 show excellent stability and damping performance in the laundry treatment equipment 1, thereby improving the overall performance of the equipment and the user experience.

[0070] Therefore, according to the laundry treatment equipment 1 according to the present application, by limiting the ratio of (L2+L3) / L1 to be between 0 and 1, the laundry treatment equipment 1 can effectively constrain the movement of the outer drum 10 while the damping member 14 connected by the extension section 133 absorbs and disperses vibration energy, significantly reducing noise and shaking during operation of the equipment, thereby improving the overall stability and damping performance of the equipment.

[0071] It is particularly noted that the above table is the vibration test data of the laundry treatment equipment according to different embodiments of the present application. As can be seen from the figure, the ratio relationship of L2+L3 to L1 has a significant influence on the vibration performance of the laundry treatment equipment. In some embodiments, the table shows the vibration test data under four different ratio configurations of L2+L3=0.25L1, L2+L3=0.5L1, L2+L3=0.75L1, and L2+L3=1.5L1, and records in detail the vibration performance of the equipment under various working conditions according to different eccentric loads and rotational speeds.

[0072] Under the configuration of L2+L3=0.25L1, as the eccentric load increases and the rotational speed increases, the vibration amplitude of the equipment increases, but overall remains at a low level.

[0073] When L2+L3=0.5L1, the vibration performance of the device under different eccentric loads and rotational speeds is also very stable. The test data shows that even under higher loads and rotational speeds, the vibration amplitude of the device increases slightly, and the vibration frequency is relatively uniform.

[0074] When the ratio is further adjusted to L2+L3=0.75L1, the vibration characteristics of the device begin to change. Under low eccentric load and medium rotational speed conditions, the vibration amplitude remains within a relatively controllable range, showing good stability. However, as the eccentric load increases and the rotational speed further increases, the vibration amplitude increases, indicating that under this ratio configuration, the device is more sensitive to high loads and high rotational speeds.

[0075] The most significant change occurs at L2+L3=1.5L1. At this time, whether under low load and low speed or under high load and high speed conditions, the vibration amplitude of the device is particularly prominent. Especially under high load conditions, as the rotational speed increases, the vibration amplitude increases sharply, causing the device to run unstable, and even causing potential damage to the device structure.

[0076] According to some embodiments of the present application, in the orthographic projection of the projection plane, the distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment 131 and the midpoint of the second connecting segment 132 is L1, the distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment 131 and the adjacent connecting rod 30 end point is L2, the distance between the midpoint of the second connecting segment 132 and the adjacent connecting rod 30 end point is L3, and satisfies: 0<(L2+L3) / L1<0.5.

[0077] By further limiting the ratio of (L2+L3) / L1 between 0 and 0.5, the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132 are relatively more compact, thus better constraining the outer cylinder 10, and can significantly reduce the cylinder body shaking caused by uneven distribution of clothes. At the same time, the extension segment 133 is more dispersed on both sides compared to the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132, and through effective connection with the damping member 14, it can more effectively absorb and disperse the vibration energy from the cylinder body, further reducing the noise and shaking of the device during operation.

[0078] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 11-13, 15 and 16, the damping member 14 is adapted to connect the outer drum 10 and the base 11, and a groove portion 141 is formed on the damping member 14 for accommodating the extension section 133. By connecting the damping member 14 between the outer drum 10 and the base 11, the damping member 14 not only plays a supporting role, but also absorbs and disperses vibration energy to reduce noise and shaking during operation of the device. By providing the groove portion 141 on the damping member 14, the groove portion 141 accommodates the extension section 133 of the connecting rod 30, and the damping member 14 can be stably connected with the connecting rod 30, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire laundry treatment device 1, and facilitating the connection and disconnection between the extension section 133 and the damping member 14, improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0079] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 11-13, 15 and 16, the damping member 14 is adapted to connect the outer drum 10 and the base 11, and a groove portion 141 is formed on the damping member 14 for accommodating the extension section 133. By connecting the damping member 14 between the outer drum 10 and the base 11, the damping member 14 not only plays a supporting role, but also absorbs and disperses vibration energy to reduce noise and shaking during operation of the device. By providing the groove portion 141 on the damping member 14, the groove portion 141 accommodates the extension section 133 of the connecting rod 30, and the damping member 14 can be stably connected with the connecting rod 30, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire laundry treatment device 1, and facilitating the connection and disconnection between the extension section 133 and the damping member 14, improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0080] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 11-13, 15 and 16, the damping member 14 is adapted to connect the outer drum 10 and the base 11, and a groove portion 141 is formed on the damping member 14 for accommodating the extension section 133. By connecting the damping member 14 between the outer drum 10 and the base 11, the damping member 14 not only plays a supporting role, but also absorbs and disperses vibration energy to reduce noise and shaking during operation of the device. By providing the groove portion 141 on the damping member 14, the groove portion 141 accommodates the extension section 133 of the connecting rod 30, and the damping member 14 can be stably connected with the connecting rod 30, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire laundry treatment device 1, and facilitating the connection and disconnection between the extension section 133 and the damping member 14, improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0081] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 11-13, 15, the connecting piece 1331 is configured as an annular sleeve arranged at the end of the extension section 133, which is embedded in the groove body 141, and the buffer structure 15 is accommodated in the annular sleeve. By configuring the connecting piece 1331 as an annular sleeve, not only the structural strength of the connecting piece 1331 is enhanced, so that it can withstand greater force and vibration, but also the close fit of the annular sleeve with the groove body 141 is promoted, while the installation process of the buffer structure 15 is simplified, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the installation. The laundry treating apparatus 1 further comprises a connecting rod structure 16 which passes through the groove body 141, and the outer periphery of the connecting rod structure 16 is sleeved with the buffer structure 15 and passes through the annular sleeve to connect the groove body 141 and the annular sleeve. The buffer structure 15 can fully play its shock-absorbing effect between the connecting rod structure 16 and the annular sleeve, effectively absorbing and dispersing vibration energy, thereby further improving the stability and durability of the overall structure, and facilitating the connection and disassembly process, improving the convenience and efficiency of maintenance.

[0082] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 13, the buffer structure 15 is provided with a via hole 151 for the connecting piece 1331 to pass through, ensuring that the connecting piece 1331 can smoothly and accurately pass through the buffer structure 15, achieving effective and reliable connectivity. At the same time, the two ends of the buffer structure 15 are formed with limiting flanges 152 which abut against the end faces of the annular sleeve. Through the limiting flanges 152, the axial movement of the buffer structure 15 during use is effectively prevented, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection, and further enhancing the contact area between the buffer structure 15 and the annular sleeve, thereby improving the overall shock-absorbing effect and the durability of the structure.

[0083] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 15, the groove body 141 includes a first plate body 1411 and a second plate body 1412, which are respectively arranged on the damping member 14 and spaced apart from each other, so that the annular sleeve can be accommodated between the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412, thereby realizing the matched connection of the annular sleeve and the groove body 141. The first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412 are respectively arranged in parallel with the extension direction of the damping member 14, allowing the annular sleeve to slide along the direction of the damping member 14 into the installation groove 1413 between the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412 during installation, facilitating assembly. The installation groove 1413 is defined between the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412 for accommodating the connecting member 1331, which provides precise positioning and stable support for the connecting member 1331, optimizing the overall assembly efficiency and reliability. The first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412 respectively form a strip-shaped hole 1414 for accommodating the connecting rod structure 16. When the connecting rod structure 16 is threaded through the strip-shaped hole 1414 and the annular sleeve, the connecting rod structure 16, the annular sleeve, the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412 are connected together, facilitating assembly, having high connection strength, and enhancing the connection reliability and durability between the connecting rod structure 16 and the groove body 141.

[0084] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 15, the groove body 141 further includes a third plate body 1415 connected to the same side edges of the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412. The third plate body 1415 not only enhances the overall strength and stability of the groove body 141, but also provides more flexibility for subsequent assembly and connection. By providing the third plate body 1415, when the annular sleeve slides along the direction of the damping member 14 to the third plate body 1415 during installation, it can be supported by the third plate body 1415, thereby realizing the positioning of the annular sleeve in the installation groove 1413, facilitating the alignment of the mounting hole on the annular sleeve with the strip-shaped hole 1414 on the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412, and further simplifying the installation process of the connecting rod structure 16. After the annular sleeve is accurately positioned, the connecting rod structure 16 can easily pass through the mounting hole of the annular sleeve and the strip-shaped hole 1414 on the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412, forming a stable and reliable connection structure.

[0085] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the damping member 14 comprises a sleeve 22, in which a buffer cavity is formed for accommodating and guiding the telescopic movement of the support rod 21. One end of the sleeve 22 is connected with the outer cylinder 10, so as to support and damp the outer cylinder 10. A slot body 141 is arranged on the sleeve 22, which facilitates the connection of the sleeve 22 with the connecting rod 30, so as to enhance the functionality of the damping member 14.

[0086] The damping member 14 further comprises the support rod 21, one end of which is movably accommodated in the buffer cavity, so that the support rod 21 can perform telescopic movement in the buffer cavity when subjected to external force, thereby effectively absorbing and dispersing vibration energy. The other end of the support rod 21 is connected with the base 11, so that the damping member 14 can be effectively fixed to the base 11 and bear forces and vibrations from all directions.

[0087] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 16, the base 11 is formed with a protruding connecting structure 111, which is formed with a connecting slot 112 open away from the base 11, and the other end of the support rod 21 is arranged in the connecting slot 112. The connecting slot 112 not only provides a docking position for the support rod 21, but also enhances the connection firmness between the damping member 14 and the base 11.

[0088] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 16, the base 11 is provided with a fastener 113, which penetrates through the connecting structure 111 and fixes the other end of the support rod 21 on the base 11. Specifically, the fastener 113 can penetrate through the connecting slot 112 formed by the connecting structure 111 and penetrate into the other end of the support rod 21, so as to connect the other end of the support rod 21 with the connecting structure 111, and the connection is firm.

[0089] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 15, the sleeve 22 is formed with a first reinforcing rib 1421 protruding on the outer surface, and the surfaces of the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412 away from each other are respectively arranged with a second reinforcing rib 1416 to enhance the structural strength. The first reinforcing rib 1421 can effectively enhance the deformation resistance of the sleeve 22, and the distribution of the second reinforcing rib 1416 on the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412 further stabilizes the structure of the first plate body 1411 and the second plate body 1412, so that they can maintain stable shape when subjected to external force.

[0090] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 11-15, the clothes treatment apparatus 1 further comprises a damping structure 17, which is sleeved on the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132, respectively. The damping structure 17 can further improve the damping performance of the clothes treatment apparatus 1 and ensure the stability of the clothes treatment apparatus 1 during operation. By sleeving the damping structure 17 on the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132, the vibration energy transmitted from the outer drum 10 can be effectively absorbed and dispersed, thereby reducing the noise level and the shaking phenomenon during operation of the apparatus.

[0091] The clothes treatment apparatus 1 further comprises a fixing buckle 35 provided on at least part of the outer circumference of the damping structure 17, which is fixed to the outer drum 10 so that the damping structure 17 is stably installed in the clothes treatment apparatus 1. The fixing buckle 35 is formed with a fitting portion 3531b for accommodating the damping structure 17, which is at least partially in contact with the wall surface of the damping structure 17 to limit the movement of the damping structure 17 and enhance the stability of the damping structure 17 in the clothes treatment apparatus 1, so that it can reliably play a damping effect. Through the connection of the fixing buckle 35 and the outer drum 10, the damping structure 17 is constrained by the fixing buckle 35 and the outer drum 10, and the vibration generated by the outer drum 10 can be effectively absorbed and dispersed between the fixing buckle 35 and the outer drum 10, thereby reducing the noise and shaking during operation of the apparatus.

[0092] Specifically, the damping structure 17 can be made of a material with elasticity, such as rubber or silicone, so that it has excellent shock absorption and buffering performance. When the outer drum 10 generates vibration during the clothes treatment process, since the connecting rod 30 is in soft contact with the outer drum 10 through the damping structure 17, the damping structure 17 deforms by utilizing its material properties, converting the received vibration energy into its own internal energy, thereby significantly reducing the vibration amplitude and frequency. At the same time, the damping structure 17 is closely embedded in the limiting groove 121, ensuring close contact with the connecting rod 30 and the outer drum 10, further enhancing the damping effect and improving the overall stability and durability of the apparatus.

[0093] According to some embodiments of the present application, the fitting portion 3531b is configured as a through hole penetrating through the fixing buckle 35, and at least part of the damping structure 17 passes through the through hole, so that the damping structure 17 can be embedded in the clothes treatment apparatus 1 and form a close combination with the fixing buckle 35 through the through hole. After the damping structure 17 passes through the through hole, not only its stability is enhanced, but also it can more efficiently absorb and disperse the vibration energy from the outer drum 10. Through the positioning and constraint of the damping structure 17 by the through hole, the shaking phenomenon during operation of the apparatus is effectively reduced.

[0094] According to some embodiments of the present application, the matching part 3531b is configured as a groove arranged inside the fixing buckle 35, and at least part of the damping structure 17 is embedded into the groove. After at least part of the damping structure 17 is embedded into the groove, not only the firm installation of the damping structure 17 in the clothes treatment equipment 1 is achieved, but also the efficiency of absorbing and dispersing the vibration energy of the outer drum 10 is significantly improved. Through the embedding and constraint of the damping structure 17 by the groove, the vibration amplitude of the equipment during operation is effectively reduced.

[0095] According to some embodiments of the present application, the damping structure 17 and the matching part 3531b abut in the extension direction of the connecting rod 30, so that the damping structure 17 is constrained by the matching part 3531b in the extension direction of the connecting rod 30, effectively preventing the relative movement of the two in the extension direction of the connecting rod 30. Through the close contact of the damping structure 17 and the matching part 3531b in the extension direction of the connecting rod 30, the overall stability of the clothes treatment equipment 1 is further improved, and a more reliable damping effect is provided for the equipment.

[0096] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 14, the outer surface of the damping structure 17 is formed with a limiting section 171 protruding in the radial direction, the limiting section 171 is embedded into the through hole or groove, and the end surface of the limiting section 171 in the axial direction abuts against the through hole or groove, so that the damping structure 17 is effectively constrained in the axial direction by the limiting flange thereof, effectively preventing the movement of the damping structure 17 in the axial direction. Through the close contact of the limiting flange and the through hole or groove in the axial direction, the overall stability of the clothes treatment equipment 1 is further enhanced, and a more reliable damping performance is provided for the equipment.

[0097] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 15, the fixing buckle 35 includes a first plate part 351 and a second plate part 352, and the first plate part 351 and the second plate part 352 are respectively connected with the outer drum 10, thereby realizing the connection of the fixing buckle 35 with the outer drum 10, so that the fixing buckle 35 cooperates with the outer drum 10 to realize the fixation of the damping structure 17.

[0098] The fixing buckle 35 further includes a third plate part 353, and the two ends of the third plate part 353 are respectively connected with the first plate part 351 and the second plate part 352 to form a support frame. The third plate part 353 is configured as an arc shape and surrounds part of the outer periphery of the damping structure 17, and the matching part 3531b is formed on the third plate part 353. By configuring the third plate part 353 as an arc shape, the third plate part 353 can partially surround and fit the outer periphery of the damping structure 17, thereby providing a more close support, and further enhancing the connection strength between the fixing buckle 35 and the damping structure 17.

[0099] Through the cooperation of the first plate part 351, the second plate part 352, and the third plate part 353, the fixing buckle 35 not only provides a stable support foundation for the damping structure 17, but also ensures a tight fit between the damping structure 17 and the outer cylinder 10, so that the damping structure 17 can more effectively absorb and disperse the vibration energy from the outer cylinder 10, thereby significantly reducing the noise level and reducing the shaking phenomenon during the operation of the clothes processing device 1, providing a strong guarantee for the smooth operation of the clothes processing device 1.

[0100] It is particularly pointed out that the connection mode of the first plate part 351 and the second plate part 352 with the outer cylinder 10 can adopt various forms. For example, it can be directly fixed by bolts or screws, wherein the first plate part 351 and the second plate part 352 are provided with through holes or threaded holes corresponding to the reserved holes on the outer cylinder 10, and the tight connection is achieved by tightening the bolts or screws; or welding or riveting technology is adopted to directly fuse or rivet the first plate part 351 and the second plate part 352 with the metal material of the outer cylinder 10 together to form an integrated structure.

[0101] The third plate part 353 is formed with a through hole, and the two side edges of the through hole in the axial direction are respectively abutted against the damping structure 17. By setting the through hole, the damping structure 17 is effectively constrained and positioned in the axial direction, and through the direct contact of the two side edges with the damping structure 17, the fixing effect of the third plate part 353 on the damping structure 17 is further enhanced, not only improving the stability of the installation of the damping structure 17, but also optimizing the performance during its operation.

[0102] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 16, the clothes processing device 1 further comprises a base 11, and the outer cylinder 10 is arranged on the base 11 and forms a clothes processing cavity inside the outer cylinder 10. The outer cylinder 10 can accommodate clothes through the clothes processing cavity to perform a clothes processing task. The base 11 is responsible for bearing the weight of the outer cylinder 10 and stably placing it on the ground. The first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132 of the connecting rod 30 are connected with the outer cylinder 10, and the extension segment 133 of the connecting rod 30 is connected with the damping member 14, which can increase the rigidity of the clothes processing device 1 and reduce the shaking caused by uneven distribution of clothes. One end of the damping member 14 is connected with the base 11, and the other end of the damping member 14 is connected with the outer cylinder 10, so that the damping member 14 can effectively absorb and buffer the vibration between the base 11 and the outer cylinder 10, making the clothes processing device 1 run more smoothly, significantly reducing noise and shaking, thereby improving the overall performance of the device and the user's experience.

[0103] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the outer barrel 10 is provided with a limiting groove 121 for accommodating the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132. The first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132 are constrained and limited in the limiting groove 121. By providing the limiting groove 121, not only is the effective connection of the connecting rod 30 and the outer barrel 10 achieved, but also the accuracy and stability of the connection position are ensured, so that the connecting rod 30 can better constrain the movement of the outer barrel 10, reduce the shaking caused by uneven distribution of clothes, and realize the stable operation of the clothes processing equipment 1.

[0104] The bottom outer peripheral wall of the outer barrel 10 is formed with a protruding boss portion 122. The existence of the boss portion 122 not only enhances the overall structural strength of the outer barrel 10, making it more solid and durable when bearing various forces and pressures generated during operation, but also changes the shape of the outer barrel 10, making its outer surface more regular and flat, which is conducive to the formation of the limiting groove 121 and provides convenience for the subsequent assembly and positioning of the connecting rod 30. The limiting groove 121 is formed on the boss portion 122 and penetrates the boss portion 122 along a direction parallel to the axial direction of the outer barrel 10, so that the connecting rod 30 can pass through the limiting groove 121 along a direction parallel to the axial direction of the outer barrel 10, and the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132 are arranged in the limiting groove 121. Not only does this provide positioning and guidance for the installation of the connecting rod 30, but it also ensures the stability and firmness after connection, thereby improving the stability and safety of the clothes processing equipment 1 during operation.

[0105] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 14, the clothes processing equipment 1 further comprises a damping structure 17, which is respectively sleeved on the first connecting segment 131 and the second connecting segment 132. The limiting groove 121 is formed with a protruding step portion 1211, which is adapted to axially abut against the damping structure 17 to limit the movement of the damping structure 17. By axially abutting the step portion 1211 and the damping structure 17, the movement of the damping structure 17 in the axial direction is effectively limited, so that it is firmly accommodated in the limiting groove 121, ensuring the stability and reliability of the damping structure 17 during equipment operation. The shape and size of the step portion 1211 can satisfy the close and reliable cooperation between the damping structure 17, which not only improves the stability of the connection between the damping structure 17 and the outer barrel 10, but also further enhances the stability and durability of the entire clothes processing equipment 1 during operation.

[0106] In summary, the laundry treating apparatus according to the present application is provided with a plurality of vibration reduction structure groups 100, which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer tub 10, so that the plurality of vibration reduction structure groups balance the vibrations of the outer tub 10 at different positions in the circumferential direction, respectively, to improve the vibration reduction effect on the outer tub 10, and the connecting rod 30 is connected with the vibration reduction members 20 arranged in the first plane, so that the vibration amplitude of the outer tub 10 in the axial direction can be balanced at least, the vibration amplitude of the outer tub 10 in the axial direction is reduced, the vibration amplitude of the vibration reduction members 20 and the noise generated thereby are reduced, and the vibration reduction effect on the outer tub 10 is further improved.

[0107] In the description of the present specification, the description referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0108] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made thereto without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus (1) characterized by, The application relates to a vibration damping structure, comprising: an outer cylinder (10); a plurality of vibration damping structure groups (100), each of which comprises at least two vibration damping members (20) arranged at intervals on the outer cylinder (10), the first plane in which the at least two vibration damping members (20) are located and the axis of the outer cylinder (10) forming an angle less than 90 degrees; the vibration damping members (20) are hinged to the outer cylinder (10), and a plurality of the vibration damping structure groups (100) are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder (10); a connecting rod (30) extending in the first plane and adapted to connect at least two vibration damping members (20) in the vibration damping structure group (100).

2. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that, The at least two vibration damping members (20) in the vibration damping structure group (100) are arranged at intervals in the axial direction of the outer cylinder (10); in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod (30) is parallel to or intersects with the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder (10).

3. The laundry treatment device (1) according to any of the claims from 1 to 2, characterized in that, The vibration damping structure group (100) comprises a first vibration damping member (201) and a second vibration damping member (202), and the two ends of the connecting rod (30) are connected to the first vibration damping member (201) and the second vibration damping member (202) respectively to balance the vibration transmitted from the first vibration damping member (201) to the second vibration damping member (202).

4. A laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting rod (30) comprises: a rod body (31) connected to the outer cylinder (10); a damping member (32) arranged at the two ends of the rod body (31) and connected to the first vibration damping member (201) and the second vibration damping member (202) respectively, and the damping member (32) is configured as a flexible member.

5. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 4, characterized in that, The rod body (31) comprises: a first rod segment (311) connected to the outer cylinder (10); two second rod segments (312) arranged at the two ends of the first rod segment (311) respectively, the second rod segments (312) are movably matched with the first rod segment (311), and the end of the second rod segment (312) away from the first rod segment (311) is configured as the damping member (32).

6. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 5, characterized in that, The first rod segment (311) extends in the first direction, and the two ends of the first rod segment (311) are formed with mounting channels (311a) extending in the first direction, one end of the second rod segment (312) is movably arranged in the mounting channel (311a), and the other end of the second rod segment (312) is configured as the damping member (32).

7. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 6, characterized in that, The vibration damping member (20) comprises a connecting portion (221) adapted to be connected to the damping member (32); The second rod segment (312) comprises: a connecting rod portion (3121) extending in the first direction, and one end of the connecting rod portion (3121) is movably arranged in the mounting channel (311a), and the damping member (32) is arranged between the other end of the connecting rod portion (3121) and the connecting portion (221).

8. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 7, characterized in that, One end of the second rod segment (312) is provided with a buffer (34) movably accommodated in the mounting channel (311a) and adapted to attenuate vibration between the second rod segment (312) and the first rod segment (311).

9. A laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod (30) is provided with a first connecting segment (131) and a second connecting segment (132) fixed to the outer cylinder (10), and both ends of the connecting rod (30) are formed with an extension segment (133) with its end fixed to a damping member (20); wherein The plane where the central axis of the outer cylinder (10) is located is a projection plane, and in the orthographic projection of the connecting rod (30) on the projection plane, the distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment (131) and the midpoint of the second connecting segment (132) is L1, the distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment (131) and the adjacent end point of the connecting rod (30) is L2, the distance between the midpoint of the second connecting segment (132) and the adjacent end point of the connecting rod (30) is L3, and 0<(L2+L3) / L1<1 is satisfied.

10. A laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, In the orthographic projection of the connecting rod (30) on the projection plane, the distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment (131) and the midpoint of the second connecting segment (132) is L1, the distance between the midpoint of the first connecting segment (131) and the adjacent end point of the connecting rod (30) is L2, the distance between the midpoint of the second connecting segment (132) and the adjacent end point of the connecting rod (30) is L3, and 0<(L2+L3) / L1<0.5 is satisfied.

11. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 9, characterized in that, The damping member (20) is adapted to connect the outer cylinder (10) and a base (11), and a groove portion (141) for accommodating the extension segment (133) is formed on the damping member (20); the end of the extension segment (133) is provided with a connecting member (1331) movably arranged in the groove portion (141).

12. A laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that, Further comprising: A buffer structure (15) is arranged between the groove portion (141) and the connecting member (1331); the connecting member (1331) is configured as a ring sleeve arranged at the end of the extension segment (133), the ring sleeve is embedded in the groove portion (141), and the buffer structure (15) is accommodated in the ring sleeve; The laundry treating apparatus (1) further comprises a connecting rod structure (16) passing through the groove portion (141), and the outer periphery of the connecting rod structure (16) is sleeved with the buffer structure (15) and passes through the ring sleeve.

13. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 12, characterized in that, The buffer structure (15) is provided with a via hole (151) for the connecting member (1331) to pass through, and both ends of the buffer structure (15) are formed with limiting flanges (152) abutting against the end faces of the ring sleeve.

14. A laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The groove portion (141) comprises: A first plate member (1411) and a second plate member (1412) are respectively arranged on the damping member (20) and are spaced apart from each other, the first plate member (1411) and the second plate member (1412) are respectively arranged in parallel with the extension direction of the damping member (20), and a mounting groove (1413) for accommodating the connecting member (1331) is defined between the first plate member (1411) and the second plate member (1412), and strip-shaped holes (1414) for accommodating the connecting rod structure (16) are respectively formed in the first plate member (1411) and the second plate member (1412); A third plate member (1415) is connected to the same side edges of the first plate member (1411) and the second plate member (1412).

15. A laundry treating apparatus (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, Further comprising: A damping structure member (17) is respectively sleeved on the first connecting segment (131) and the second connecting segment (132); A fixing buckle (35) is arranged on at least part of the outer periphery of the damping structure member (17), and the fixing buckle (35) is adapted to be connected with the outer cylinder (10); wherein A matching portion (3531b) for accommodating the damping structure member (17) is formed on the fixing buckle (35), and the matching portion (3531b) is at least partially in contact with the wall surface of the damping structure member (17) to limit the movement of the damping structure member (17); The matching portion (3531b) is configured as a through hole penetrating through the fixing buckle (35), and at least part of the damping structure member (17) passes through the through hole; or The matching portion (3531b) is configured as a groove arranged on the inner side of the fixing buckle (35), and at least part of the damping structure member (17) is embedded into the groove and abuts against the matching portion (3531b) in the extension direction of the connecting rod (30).

16. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 15, characterized in that, An outer surface of the damping structure member (17) is formed with a limiting section (171) protruding in the radial direction, the limiting section (171) is embedded into the through hole or the groove, and an end surface of the limiting section (171) in the axial direction abuts against the through hole or the groove.

17. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 16, characterized in that, The fixing buckle (35) comprises: A first plate portion (351) and a second plate portion (352) are respectively connected with the outer cylinder (10); A third plate portion (353) is connected with the first plate portion (351) and the second plate portion (352) at both ends respectively, the third plate portion (353) is configured in an arc shape and surrounds part of the outer periphery of the damping structure member (17), a through hole penetrating through the third plate portion (353) is formed, and both side edges of the through hole in the axial direction abut against the damping structure member (17) respectively.

18. A laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to any one of the claims 9 to 17, characterized in that, Further comprising: A base (11), the outer cylinder (10) is arranged on the base (11), and a clothes treatment cavity is formed in the outer cylinder (10); wherein The first connecting section (131) and the second connecting section (132) of the connecting rod (30) are connected with the outer cylinder (10), the extension section (133) of the connecting rod (30) is connected with the damping member (20), one end of the damping member (20) is connected with the base (11), and the other end of the damping member (20) is connected with the outer cylinder (10).

19. A laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to claim 18, characterized in that, The bottom outer peripheral wall of the outer cylinder (10) is formed with a protruding boss portion (122), a limiting groove (121) is formed on the boss portion (122), the limiting groove is used for accommodating the first connecting section (131) and the second connecting section (132), and the limiting groove (121) penetrates through the boss portion (122) in the direction parallel to the axial direction of the outer cylinder (10).

20. A laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to claim 19, characterized in that, Further comprising: A damping structural member (17) is sleeved on the first connecting section (131) and the second connecting section (132) respectively; Wherein A protruding step portion (1211) is formed in the limiting groove (121), and the step portion (1211) is adapted to abut against the damping structural member (17) in the axial direction to limit the movement of the damping structural member (17).

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