Door device and dishwasher

Abstract

Disclosed in the embodiments of the present application are a door device and a dishwasher. The door device comprises an inner door, an outer door, a control panel and a cover panel, wherein the outer door is connected to the inner door, and the outer door is recessed towards the inner door so as to form a mounting recess having a front-facing opening; the control panel is connected to the outer door and is embedded in the mounting recess; and the cover panel is detachably connected to the front face of the outer door, and the cover panel covers the opening of the mounting recess so as to cooperate with the outer door to form a mounting cavity for mounting the control panel.

Description

Door assembly and dishwasher

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202423243493X, filed on December 26, 2024, entitled "Door Assembly and Dishwasher", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

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

[0003] As society continues to progress, people are increasingly valuing the intelligence of kitchen appliances. Dishwashers, with their advantages of good cleaning effect and saving time and effort, are highly favored by people.

[0004] In related technologies, the control panel is assembled with the outer door, and the control panel has multiple components. Therefore, each component on the control panel needs to be installed on the outer door, which makes the assembly process between the control panel and the outer door complicated and results in low assembly efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a door assembly and a dishwasher, which aim to improve the assembly efficiency between the control panel and the outer door.

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides a door device, which should be configured as a dishwasher. The door device includes an inner door, an outer door, a control panel, and a panel. The outer door is connected to the inner door and is recessed towards the inner door to form a mounting groove with the opening facing the front. The control panel is connected to the outer door and embedded in the mounting groove. The panel is detachably connected to the front of the outer door and covers the opening of the mounting groove to cooperate with the outer door to form a mounting cavity for mounting the control panel.

[0007] In some embodiments, the mounting groove includes a first groove and a second groove, the second groove being formed by further recessing the bottom wall of the first groove, and the bottom wall of the second groove being provided with a wire hole.

[0008] In some embodiments, the control panel includes a panel body and a wiring section, the wiring section being disposed on the side of the panel body facing the inner door, and the wiring section being mounted in a wire hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the door assembly further includes a distributor connected to the reverse side of the outer door and the inner door, wherein the distributor's wires are electrically connected to the control panel through wire holes.

[0010] In some embodiments, a limiting member is provided on the wall of the first groove, and a limiting hole is provided on the panel body. The limiting member and the limiting hole cooperate with each other to fix the control panel in the first groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the door assembly also includes a waterproof component that connects to the outer door and seals the wiring hole to prevent water vapor generated by the dishwasher from flowing from the wiring hole into the mounting groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the waterproof component includes a waterproof membrane and a rubber plug. The waterproof membrane is connected to the outer door body and covers the opening of the wire hole facing the inner door body. The rubber plug is connected to the waterproof membrane and is configured to press the waterproof membrane.

[0013] In some embodiments, the door assembly also includes a handle that is detachably attached to the outer door.

[0014] In some embodiments, a fastener is provided on the upper side of the outer door, and a locking hole is provided on the handle. The locking hole and the fastener cooperate with each other to fix the handle to the outer door.

[0015] In some embodiments, the upper side of the outer door is provided with a first stud, the handle is provided with a first through hole, and the door device also includes a first screw connector, which passes through the first through hole and is screwed to the first stud so that the handle is fixed to the outer door. The inner door is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the first through hole.

[0016] In some embodiments, the handle includes a handle body and a connecting ear, the connecting ear being connected to the handle body; wherein, a fastener is provided on the upper side of the outer door body, a locking hole is provided on the connecting ear, and a first insertion slot with an upward opening is defined between the outer door body and the panel, the connecting ear being inserted into the first insertion slot so that the locking hole is connected to the fastener.

[0017] In some embodiments, the upper side of the outer door body is provided with a first stud, the connecting lug is provided with a first through hole, the door body device also includes a first screw connector, a second insertion slot with an upward opening is defined between the outer door body and the inner door body, the connecting lug is inserted into the second insertion slot so that the first screw connector passes through the first through hole and is screwed to the first stud.

[0018] In some embodiments, a second stud is provided on the reverse side of the outer door body, a second through hole is provided on the inner door body, and the door body device also includes a second screw connector, which passes through the second through hole and is screwed to the second stud to realize the connection between the outer door body and the inner door body.

[0019] The second aspect of this application provides a dishwasher, which includes an inner tub and a door device as described above. The inner tub is provided with an open washing chamber, and the inner door, outer door and panel are movably connected to the inner tub to open and close the open chamber.

[0020] In this embodiment, the outer door body is recessed towards the inner door body to form a mounting groove with the opening facing forward. The control panel is connected to the outer door body and embedded in the mounting groove; that is, the entire control panel is directly embedded in the mounting groove, thus improving the assembly efficiency between the control panel and the outer door body. Furthermore, the panel covers the opening of the mounting groove to improve the sealing between the outer door body and the panel. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a door device in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 is an exploded structural diagram of a door device in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 is an exploded structural diagram of another part of the door device in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 is an exploded structural diagram of another part of the door device in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the door device from another perspective in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along section AA in Figure 5;

[0027] Figure 7 is an exploded structural diagram of the door device in one embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the shape and structure of the handle in one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 9 is a second schematic diagram of the shape and structure of the handle in one embodiment of this application.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1-Door assembly; 10-Inner door body; 11-Allowing hole; 12-Second through hole; 20-Outer door body; 21-Mounting groove; 211-First groove; 212-Second groove; 213-Wire hole; 214-Limiting component; 22-Front side; 23-Back side; 24-Snap fastener; 25-First stud; 26-Second stud; 27-Sealing boss; 30-Control panel; 31-Panel body; 32-Wiring part; 33-Limiting hole; 40-Panel; 50-Hinge seat; 60-Distributor; 70-Waterproof component; 71-Waterproof membrane; 72-Rubber plug; 80-Handle; 81-Handle body; 82-Connecting ear; 821-First connecting ear; 822-Second connecting ear; 83-Snap hole; 84-First through hole. Embodiments of the present invention

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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 these 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 have an "or" relationship.

[0034] 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.

[0035] This application provides a dishwasher, which is a device that uses high-temperature, high-pressure water jets and specialized detergents to thoroughly clean and disinfect tableware. The dishwasher's operation typically includes a pre-wash stage, a washing stage, a rinsing stage, and a drying stage. Specifically, the pre-wash stage refers to rinsing the tableware with water before the actual washing process to remove large food residues. However, not all dishwashers include a pre-wash stage; that is, users can omit the pre-wash stage to save washing time. The washing stage involves the dishwasher spraying high-temperature, high-pressure water jets, combined with specialized detergents, to thoroughly clean the tableware. The rinsing stage involves rinsing the tableware with clean water to remove residual detergent. The drying stage involves drying the tableware after washing, typically by heating air or utilizing residual heat.

[0036] Furthermore, the dishwasher includes an inner tub and a door assembly. The inner tub has an open washing chamber; that is, the user can place tableware into the washing chamber through the open opening. Therefore, the washing chamber can be configured to accommodate tableware, thereby increasing the space for washing tableware. Moreover, the material of the inner tub is usually made of stainless steel, plastic, or a mixture of materials. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the material of the inner tub.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1, the door assembly 1 is movably connected to the inner tub to open and close the opening. It is understood that the dishwasher also includes a hinge seat 50, one end of which is connected to the door assembly 1, and the other end to the inner tub, thereby enabling the door assembly 1 to open and close. That is, during dishwasher operation, the door assembly 1 drives the hinge seat 50 to rotate, causing the door assembly 1 to close the opening of the washing chamber. At this time, the door assembly 1 is configured to seal the washing chamber to prevent moisture and noise leakage during operation. When it is necessary to place dishes into the washing chamber, the door assembly 1 can rotate relative to the inner tub to expose the opening of the washing chamber, thus facilitating the placement of dishes into the washing chamber through the opening.

[0038] The door device 1 will be described in detail below.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1-3. The door assembly 1 may include an inner door 10, an outer door 20, a control panel 30, and a panel 40.

[0040] Specifically, the inner door 10 serves as an internal barrier for the dishwasher. It prevents water and detergent from splashing out of the washing chamber during operation and ensures stable pressure and temperature within the chamber. Simultaneously, the inner door 10 also provides sound and heat insulation to reduce noise and heat generation during operation. Furthermore, to ensure the durability and safety of the inner door 10, it is typically made of stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant and high-temperature-resistant materials; however, this embodiment does not impose specific limitations on its material composition.

[0041] The outer door 20 is the external barrier of the dishwasher. The main function of the outer door 20 is to protect the internal structure of the dishwasher. The outer door 20 is connected to the inner door 10, and the outer door 20 is recessed inward toward the inner door 10 to form a mounting groove 21 with the opening facing the front 22. That is, a mounting groove 21 is provided on the outer door 20, and the opening of the mounting groove 21 faces the front 22 of the outer door 20.

[0042] The control panel 30 is the dishwasher's operating interface. Users can control the dishwasher to perform different functions by operating the buttons, knobs, or touch screen on the control panel 30. At the same time, the control panel 30 can also monitor the dishwasher's operating status. The control panel 30 is connected to the outer door 20 and embedded in the mounting groove 21, so that the control panel 30 can be installed in the mounting groove 21, thereby improving the assembly efficiency between the control panel 30 and the outer door 20.

[0043] In addition, the depth of the recess in the mounting groove 21 toward the inner door body 10 can be greater than the height of the control panel 30, so that the control panel 30 is completely hidden inside the mounting groove 21.

[0044] Panel 40 is detachably connected to the front surface 22 of the outer door 20, and panel 40 covers the groove of mounting groove 21 to form a mounting cavity for mounting control panel 30 in cooperation with the outer door 20. It is understood that a mounting cavity is formed between the front surface 22 of the outer door 20 and panel 40, and control panel 30 is installed in the mounting cavity and embedded in mounting groove 21, thereby achieving the installation of control panel 30 between the front surface 22 of the outer door 20 and panel 40. Furthermore, the groove of mounting groove 21 faces the front surface 22 of the outer door 20. When control panel 30 is embedded in mounting groove 21, the operation interface of control panel 30 faces panel 40, thus facilitating user observation and operation of control panel 30. It should be noted that this application embodiment does not specifically limit the material of panel 40. For example, panel 40 can be a glass panel 40 to facilitate viewing the operation interface of control panel 30. In addition, by covering the groove of mounting groove 21 with panel 40, the sealing between outer door 20 and panel 40 is improved.

[0045] It should be noted that the outer door 20 has a front side 22 and a back side 23. The front side 22 of the outer door 20 refers to the side of the outer door 20 that is close to the panel 40; the back side 23 of the outer door 20 refers to the side of the outer door 20 that is close to the inner door 10.

[0046] In this embodiment, the outer door 20 is recessed towards the inner door 10 to form a mounting groove 21 with its opening facing the front 22. The control panel 30 is connected to the outer door 20 and embedded in the mounting groove 21; that is, the control panel 30 is directly embedded in the mounting groove 21, thus improving the assembly efficiency between the control panel 30 and the outer door 20. Furthermore, by covering the opening of the mounting groove 21 with the panel 40, the sealing between the outer door 20 and the panel 40 is improved, and the panel 40 can abut against the control panel 30 to prevent the control panel 30 from becoming loose.

[0047] It should be noted that the number of mounting slots 21 is not specifically limited in this embodiment; that is, the outer door 20 may have multiple mounting slots 21, and the control panel 30 may be installed in any mounting slot 21 according to the actual application, so that the installation position of the control panel 30 is diverse. As shown in Figure 2, the outer door 20 has three mounting slots 21.

[0048] Referring to Figures 2 and 4, in some embodiments, the mounting groove 21 includes a first groove 211 and a second groove 212. The second groove 212 is formed by further recessing the bottom wall of the first groove 211; that is, both the first groove 211 and the second groove 212 are recessed inward toward the inner door 10, and the second groove 212 is further recessed toward the inner door 10 based on the bottom wall of the first groove 211, so that the second groove 212 is closer to the inner door 10 than the first groove 211; thus, a stepped structure is formed between the second groove 212 and the first groove 211. Furthermore, the bottom wall of the second tank 212 is provided with a wire hole 213. When the control panel 30 is embedded in the mounting groove 21, there is a gap between the bottom wall of the control panel 30 facing the first tank 211 and the bottom wall of the second tank 212 (as shown in Figure 6). Therefore, when the dishwasher is in operation, when the water vapor of the dishwasher flows into the mounting groove 21 through the wire hole 213, the gap between the bottom wall of the second tank 212 and the control panel 30 can prevent the water vapor from affecting the control panel 30.

[0049] Furthermore, the control panel 30 includes a panel body 31 and a wiring part 32. The wiring part 32 is disposed on the side of the panel body 31 facing the inner door body 10. That is, when the control panel 30 is embedded in the mounting groove 21, the wiring part 32 is installed in the wire hole 213 so that the wiring part 32 can be electrically connected to other components on the outer door body 20, thereby facilitating the control of other components through the control panel 30.

[0050] In the prior art, the wiring part 32 and the wire hole 213 are connected by adhesive to prevent water vapor generated by the dishwasher from flowing into the mounting groove 21 through the wire hole 213. However, during long-term use of the dishwasher, the waterproofing is easily reduced due to adhesive aging and peeling, which requires replacement and increases costs.

[0051] Please continue referring to Figures 2 and 4. Therefore, in some embodiments, the door assembly 1 further includes a waterproof component 70, which is connected to the outer door 20 and seals the wiring hole 213. It is understood that sealing the wiring hole 213 with the waterproof component 70 prevents water vapor generated by the dishwasher from flowing from the wiring hole 213 into the mounting groove 21, thereby preventing it from affecting the control panel 30 embedded in the mounting groove 21.

[0052] Referring to Figure 4, in some embodiments, the waterproof component 70 may further include a waterproof membrane 71 and a rubber stopper 72.

[0053] Specifically, the waterproof membrane 71 is connected to the outer door 20 and covers the opening of the wiring hole 213 facing the inner door 10. It is understood that the waterproof membrane 71 is a waterproof thin film material that blocks moisture from passing through, protecting the covered wiring hole 213 from moisture erosion. The waterproof membrane 71 can be adhesively applied to the periphery of the opening of the wiring hole 213 facing the inner door 10, ensuring complete coverage and effectively preventing the wiring hole 213 from being corroded by water vapor from the dishwasher. Furthermore, the waterproof membrane 71 possesses excellent waterproof performance, good weather resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, and a long service life, supporting its extended use and thus reducing the cost of the dishwasher.

[0054] The rubber plug 72 is a sealing device primarily made of rubber. It is connected to the waterproof membrane 71 and is configured to compress the membrane. The rubber plug 72 is positioned between the inner door body 10 and the waterproof membrane 71. When the waterproof membrane 71 covers the periphery of the opening of the wire hole 213 facing the inner door body 10, the rubber plug 72 can further connect to the waterproof membrane 71, thus compressing it. This improves the stability of the connection between the waterproof membrane 71 and the outer door body 20, and also enhances the sealing performance of the opening of the wire hole 213 facing the inner door body 10.

[0055] Referring to Figures 1-2, in some embodiments, the door assembly 1 further includes a dispenser 60, which is a device configured to accurately and appropriately inject detergent, drying agent, and other chemical agents into the washing chamber. The dispenser 60 is connected to the reverse side 23 of the outer door 20 and the inner door 10; that is, the dispenser 60 can be connected to the reverse side 23 of the outer door 20 by welding, screwing, bonding, snapping, etc.; and the inner door 10 has a dispenser mounting hole, through which part of the dispenser 60 extends into the washing chamber. Thus, when the user needs to add detergent to the dispenser 60, by operating the dishwasher door assembly 1 relative to the inner tub, the opening of the washing chamber is exposed, and the dispenser 60 is also exposed, making it convenient to add detergent to the dispenser 60.

[0056] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, further, to achieve the automatic dispensing function via the distributor 60, the wires of the distributor 60 are electrically connected to the control panel 30 through the wire hole 213, thus facilitating the control of the distributor 60. In addition, the distributor 60 is installed on the reverse side 23 of the outer door body 20 and is positioned opposite the bottom wall of the first groove 211. In this case, the distributor 60 is close to the wire hole 213, thus saving on the wires connecting the distributor 60 to the control panel 30.

[0057] Please refer to Figures 2 and 4. In some embodiments, a limiting member 214 is provided on the groove wall of the first groove 211, and a limiting hole 33 is provided on the panel body 31. The limiting member 214 and the limiting hole 33 cooperate with each other. That is, when the control panel 30 is embedded in the mounting groove 21, the control panel 30 is fixed in the first groove 211 by the cooperation of the limiting member 214 and the limiting hole 33, thereby preventing the control panel 30 from loosening in the first groove 211, thus improving the stability of the installation of the control panel 30.

[0058] Referring to Figure 7, in some embodiments, the door assembly 1 also includes a handle 80. It is understood that the user can pull the handle 80 to move the inner door 10, outer door 20, and panel 40 relative to the inner liner, thereby opening and closing the washing chamber. Furthermore, the handle 80 is detachably connected to the outer door 20 to facilitate replacement with handles 80 of different shapes. For example, Figure 7 shows a first shape of the handle 80, Figure 8 shows a second shape, and Figure 9 shows a third shape, thus achieving diversity in the overall appearance of the door assembly 1, resulting in high utilization of the overall appearance of the door assembly 1.

[0059] It should be noted that the handle 80 can be made of materials such as plastic or aluminum alloy, and this application embodiment does not specifically limit it.

[0060] Since the handle 80 is detachably connected to the outer door body 20, this embodiment of the application does not specifically limit the connection method between the handle 80 and the outer door body 20.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 7. For example, a buckle 24 is provided on the upper side of the outer door body 20, and a buckle hole 83 is provided on the handle 80. The buckle hole 83 and the buckle 24 cooperate with each other; that is, the outer door body 20 and the handle 80 are connected by a snap-fit, so that the handle 80 can be installed on the upper side of the outer door body 20.

[0062] Please continue to refer to Figure 7. In some embodiments, the handle 80 may include a handle body 81 and a connecting ear 82, which is connected to the handle body 81. That is, the connecting ear 82 and the handle body 81 can be connected by welding, screwing, or other means. The connecting ear 82 and the handle body 81 can also be injection molded into an integral component. This application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 7. Further, the connecting ear 82 is provided with a locking hole 83. A first insertion slot with an upward opening is defined between the outer door body 20 and the panel 40. The connecting ear 82 is inserted into the first insertion slot. That is, when the handle 80 needs to be installed on the upper side of the outer door body 20, the user directly inserts part of the connecting ear 82 into the first insertion slot so that the locking hole 83 on the connecting ear 82 engages with the fastener 24 on the outer door body 20. When the handle 80 needs to be replaced, the user can directly remove the connecting ear 82 from the first insertion slot to disassemble the handle 80 from the outer door body 20. In this way, on the one hand, the convenience of the disassembly and assembly process is improved, and on the other hand, the replacement of the handle 80 will not affect other components on the door device 1, so as to ensure the safety and reliability of the user's disassembly and replacement of the handle 80.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 3. For example, the upper side of the outer door body 20 is provided with a first stud 25, the handle 80 is provided with a first through hole 84, and the door body device 1 also includes a first screw connector, which can be a screw. When the handle 80 is connected to the outer door body 20, the first screw connector passes through the first through hole 84 so that the first screw connector is screwed to the first stud 25, thereby fixing the handle 80 to the outer door body 20. In this way, the assembly efficiency between the handle 80 and the outer door body 20 is improved.

[0065] In addition, in order to improve the efficiency of disassembly and assembly between the handle 80 and the outer door 20, this embodiment of the application provides a clearance hole 11 in the inner door 10 corresponding to the first through hole 84. In this way, when it is necessary to disassemble the handle 80, the user can insert the first screw through the clearance hole 11 into the first screw and rotate the first screw so that the first screw is not screwed with the first stud 25, thereby facilitating the disassembly between the handle 80 and the outer door 20.

[0066] Please refer to Figure 3. Further, the handle 80 may include a handle body 81 and a connecting ear 82. The connecting ear 82 is connected to the handle body 81. In some embodiments, the connecting ear 82 is provided with a first through hole 84. A second insertion slot with an upward opening is defined between the outer door body 20 and the inner door body 10. The connecting ear 82 is inserted into the second insertion slot. That is, when the handle 80 needs to be installed on the upper side of the outer door body 20, the user directly inserts the connecting ear 82 into the second insertion slot, and the first through hole 84 is aligned with the first stud 25. The first screw connector passes through the first through hole 84 and is screwed into the first stud 25, thereby realizing the installation between the handle 80 and the outer door body 20. When the handle 80 needs to be replaced, the user can rotate the first screw connector to disengage the first screw connector from the first stud 25 and the first through hole 84, thereby realizing the disassembly of the handle 80 from the outer door body 20. In this way, on the one hand, the convenience of the disassembly and assembly process is improved, and on the other hand, the replacement of the handle 80 will not affect other components on the door body device 1, so as to ensure the safety and reliability of the user's disassembly and replacement of the handle 80.

[0067] Please refer to Figures 3 and 7. Exemplarily, the upper side of the outer door 20 is simultaneously provided with a latching member 24 and a first stud 25. It is understood that the latching member 24 is provided on the front side 22 of the outer door 20, and the first stud 25 is provided on the back side 23 of the outer door 20. The handle 80 is provided with a latching hole 83 that engages with the latching member 24 and a first through hole 84 that engages with the first stud 25; thus, when the handle 80 is installed on the upper side of the outer door 20, the handle 80 not only engages with the latching member 24 of the outer door 20, but also is screwed to the first stud 25 on the outer door 20 via a first threaded connector, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the handle 80 and the outer door 20.

[0068] Please refer to Figures 3 and 7. Further, the handle 80 may include a handle body 81 and a connecting ear 82. The connecting ear 82 is connected to the handle body 81. In some embodiments, the connecting ear 82 is provided with a locking hole 83 and a first through hole 84. It is understood that the connecting ear 82 may include a first connecting ear 821 and a second connecting ear 822, which are spaced apart. The first connecting ear 821 has a locking hole 83, and the second connecting ear 822 has a first through hole 84, so that the locking hole 83 can cooperate with the fastener 24, and the first through hole 84 can cooperate with the first stud 25.

[0069] Since the front 22 of the outer door body 20 is provided with a buckle 24 and the back 23 of the outer door body 20 is provided with a first stud 25, a first slot with an upward opening can be defined between the outer door body 20 and the panel 40. At the same time, a second slot with an upward opening can be defined between the outer door body 20 and the inner door body 10. Thus, when the handle 80 is installed on the upper side of the outer door body 20, the first connecting ear 821 is inserted into the first slot and the second connecting ear 822 is inserted into the second slot, so that the handle 80 is connected to the outer door body 20 by both snap-fit ​​and screw connection. This improves the stability of the connection between the handle 80 and the outer door body 20.

[0070] Referring to Figure 2, when the panel 40 is connected to the front surface 22 of the outer door body 20 to cover the groove of the mounting groove 21, a sealing boss 27 is provided around the periphery of the front surface 22 of the outer door body 20, which can improve the sealing performance between the panel 40 and the outer door body 20. It should be noted that the fastener 24 of the front surface 22 of the outer door body 20 is located outside the sealing boss 27. In this way, while ensuring the sealing performance between the panel 40 and the outer door body 20, the connection between the handle 80 and the outer door body 20 is also achieved.

[0071] In some embodiments, the height of the panel 40 is greater than the height of the outer door 20, and the portion of the panel 40 that is higher than the outer door 20 forms a handle mounting groove with the upper side of the outer door 20. It is understood that a portion of the panel 40 protrudes from the upper side of the outer door 20, such that the protruding portion forms a handle mounting groove with the upper side of the outer door 20, and the handle body 81 is installed within the handle mounting groove, thereby reducing the overall volume of the door assembly 1.

[0072] Please refer to Figures 1 and 3. In some embodiments, the outer door body 20 has a second stud 26 on its reverse side 23, and the inner door body 10 has a second through hole 12. The door body device 1 also includes a second screw, which can be a screw. When the inner door body 10 is connected to the outer door body 20, the second screw passes through the second through hole 12 so that the second screw is screwed to the second stud 26, thereby realizing the connection between the inner door body 10 and the outer door body 20. This improves the assembly efficiency between the inner door body 10 and the outer door body 20.

[0073] It should be noted that the present embodiment does not specifically limit the number of second studs 26 and first through holes 84. For example, second studs 26 are provided on the periphery of the reverse side 23 of the outer door body 20, and second through holes 12 corresponding to the second studs 26 are provided on the periphery of the inner door body 10. Of course, the inner door body 10 and the outer door body 20 can be connected in other ways, and the present embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0074] 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.

[0075] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is 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 door assembly, wherein, The door assembly, used in a dishwasher, includes: Inner door body; The outer door body is connected to the inner door body, and the outer door body is recessed inward toward the inner door body to form a mounting groove with the opening facing the front. A control panel, connected to the outer door and embedded in the mounting groove; and, The panel is detachably connected to the front of the outer door and covers the groove of the mounting slot to cooperate with the outer door to form a mounting cavity for installing the control panel.

2. The door device as described in claim 1, wherein, The mounting groove includes a first groove and a second groove. The second groove is formed by further recessing the bottom wall of the first groove. The bottom wall of the second groove is provided with a wire hole. The control panel includes a panel body and a wiring section. The wiring section is located on the side of the panel body facing the inner door and is installed in the wiring hole.

3. The door device as described in claim 2, wherein, The door assembly also includes: A distributor is connected to the opposite side of the outer door and the inner door, wherein the wires of the distributor are electrically connected to the control panel through the wire hole.

4. The door device as described in claim 2 or 3, wherein, Limiting components are provided on the wall of the first tank; The panel body is provided with a limiting hole, and the limiting member cooperates with the limiting hole to fix the control panel in the first groove.

5. The door device as described in any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, The door assembly also includes: A waterproof component is connected to the outer door and seals the wiring hole to prevent water vapor generated by the dishwasher from flowing from the wiring hole into the mounting groove.

6. The door assembly as described in claim 5, wherein, The waterproof component includes: A waterproof membrane, connected to the outer door body and covering the opening of the wire hole facing the inner door body; and, A rubber stopper is connected to the waterproof membrane, and the rubber stopper is configured to press the waterproof membrane together.

7. The door device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The door assembly also includes a handle, which is detachably connected to the outer door.

8. The door assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein, The upper side of the outer door is provided with a fastener; The handle is provided with a locking hole, which cooperates with the locking fastener to fix the handle to the outer door body; and / or, The upper side of the outer door is provided with a first stud, the handle is provided with a first through hole, the door device also includes a first screw connector, the first screw connector passes through the first through hole and is screwed to the first stud, so that the handle is fixed to the outer door, and the inner door is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the first through hole.

9. The door assembly as described in claim 7 or 8, wherein, The handle includes a handle body and a connecting lug, the connecting lug being connected to the handle body; The outer door body has a fastener on its upper side, and the connecting ear has a locking hole. A first slot with an upward-facing opening is defined between the outer door body and the panel. The connecting ear is inserted into the first slot so that the locking hole connects with the fastener; and / or, The upper side of the outer door body is provided with a first stud, the connecting lug is provided with a first through hole, the door body device also includes a first screw connector, a second insertion slot with an upward opening is defined between the outer door body and the inner door body, the connecting lug is inserted into the second insertion slot so that the first screw connector passes through the first through hole and is screwed to the first stud.

10. The door device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, A second stud is provided on the reverse side of the outer door body; The inner door body is provided with a second through hole; The door assembly further includes a second screw connector, which passes through the second through hole and is screwed to the second stud to connect the outer door body and the inner door body.

11. A dishwasher, wherein, The dishwasher includes: The inner tank has an open washing chamber; and, The door device as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the inner door, the outer door, and the panel are movably connected to the inner liner to open and close the opening.

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