WO2016173563A1 - Washing component, pulsator washing machine and compound washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A washing component, a pulsator washing machine (100) and a compound washing machine (300), wherein the washing component comprises: a box body (10), the box body (10) being provided with a door cover storage structure, and the box body (10) being also provided with a first clothes entrance-exit (12); a washing drum (20), the washing drum (20) being arranged in the box body (10), the washing drum (20) being provided with a second clothes entrance-exit (21), and the second clothes entrance-exit (21) being opposite the first clothes entrance-exit (12); and a door cover (30), the door cover (30) being disposed on the box body (10), the door cover (30) being capable of sliding between a closing position for closing the first clothes entrance-exit (12) and an opening position for opening the first clothes entrance-exit (12), and when the door cover (30) is disposed on the opening position, the door cover (30) is at least partially stored in the door cover storage structure.

Description

Washing unit, pulsator washing machine and double washing machine Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of washing machines, and in particular to a washing assembly, a pulsator washing machine having the same, and a multiple washing machine having the same.

Background technique

In the related art, the door cover of the washing machine is mostly an integral type or a folding open cover manner, and the door cover occupies the upper space of the machine after opening, so that the position of the washing machine is more limited. Moreover, the door cover of some large-capacity automatic washing machines adopts a traditional integral or folding door cover. Since the door cover is heavy, the door cover may be subjected to gravity down when the user opens, resulting in pinching, and the safety is poor.

Summary of the invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to some extent. To this end, it is an object of the present invention to provide a space-saving, safe cleaning assembly.

The invention also proposes a pulsator washing machine and a multiple washing machine.

A washing assembly according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, comprising: a box body having a door cover receiving structure formed thereon, wherein the box body is further provided with a first clothing inlet and outlet; a washing tub, the washing tub Provided in the box body, the washing tub has a second clothes inlet and outlet, the second clothes inlet and outlet are opposite to the first clothes inlet and outlet; and a door cover, the door cover is disposed on the box body, The door cover is slidable between a closed position that closes the first garment inlet and outlet and an open position that opens the first garment inlet and outlet, wherein the door cover is when the door cover is in the open position At least partially housed in the door cover receiving structure.

The washing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention not only saves space but also has good safety.

According to an example of the present invention, the door cover receiving structure includes a door cover sliding groove, the door cover sliding groove is a non-flat structure, and the door cover is a flexible member.

According to an example of the invention, the door cover is a silicone member.

According to an example of the present invention, a portion of the door cover sliding groove is configured as a vertically extending vertical chute portion.

According to an example of the present invention, the door cover sliding groove includes: a first sliding groove, the first sliding groove extends in a front-rear direction; and a second sliding groove, an upper end of the second sliding groove and the first The rear end of the chute is connected, the second chute extends vertically, and the second chute constitutes the vertical chute portion.

According to an example of the present invention, the case includes: a case body and a support, and the support member is disposed in the case The door cover receiving structure is defined in the body and between the case.

According to an example of the present invention, the support member includes: a top support segment located between the first garment inlet and outlet and the second garment inlet and outlet, the first chute being a top support section defining a top wall of the case body; and a side support section, the side support section being coupled to the top support section, the side support section being located on a side wall of the case body Between the side wall of the washing tub, the second chute is defined by the side support section and a side wall of the box body.

According to an example of the invention, the support member is provided with a first limiting portion for limiting the door cover in the closed position and a second limiting portion for limiting the door cover in the open position.

According to an example of the present invention, a guide rail is disposed in the sliding cover of the door cover, and the door cover is provided with a plurality of sliding convex portions that cooperate with the guide rails, and the plurality of sliding convex portions are along the door cover The sliding directions are sequentially distributed.

According to an example of the present invention, the sliding convex portion is a semicircular convex block, and a top end of the sliding convex portion faces the guide rail.

According to an example of the present invention, the sliding protrusion is an elastic member, and the sliding protrusion is in tight engagement with the guide rail.

According to an example of the invention, the door cover is provided with a handle.

According to an example of the invention, the washing tub is a pulsator washing tub.

A pulsator washing machine according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention includes: the washing assembly, the washing tub including an inner tub and an outer tub, the outer tub being coupled to the cabinet; and a pulsator driving assembly, the wave A wheel drive assembly is disposed on the outer tub, and the pulsator drive assembly is coupled to the inner tub to drive the inner tub to rotate.

A multiple washing machine according to an embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention includes: the pulsator washing machine; and a drum washing machine connected to a top of the drum washing machine.

The additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows.

DRAWINGS

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a door cover of a pulsator washing machine in a closed position in accordance with an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention.

2 is a schematic view of the door cover of the pulsator washing machine in an open position according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic view of a multiple washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention.

Reference mark:

The pulsator washing machine 100, the drum washing machine 200, the second box 201, the second washing tub 202, the hanging spring 203, the damper 204, the second door cover 205, the door seal 206, the second motor 207, the double washing machine 300,

The casing 10, the door cover sliding groove 11, the first sliding groove 111, the second sliding groove 112, the first clothes inlet and outlet 12, and the casing body 13. The support member 14, the top support portion 141, the side support portion 142, the first limiting portion 143, and the second limiting portion 144,

Washing tub 20, second laundry inlet and outlet 21, inner tub 22, outer tub 23, motor 24, connecting disc 25, pulsator 26,

Door cover 30, sliding projection 31, handle 32, guide rail 40, boom 50, heater 60.

detailed description

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting.

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting.

A washing assembly of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figs.

As shown in FIG. 1, a washing assembly according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention includes a case 10, a washing tub 20, and a door cover 30. The door body 10 is formed with a door cover receiving structure, and the box body 10 is further provided with a first clothes inlet and outlet 12, the washing tub 20 is disposed in the box body 10, and the washing tub 20 has a second clothes inlet and outlet 21, and a second The laundry inlet and outlet 21 is opposed to the first laundry inlet and outlet 12, and the door cover 30 is provided on the casing 10, and the door cover 30 is between a closed position in which the first laundry inlet and outlet 12 is closed and an open position in which the first laundry inlet and outlet 12 is opened. Slidable, the door cover 30 is at least partially received within the door cover receiving structure when the door cover 30 is in the open position.

It can be understood that when the door cover 30 is in the closed position, the door cover 30 can be partially stored in the door cover receiving structure, or the door cover 30 can be separated from the door cover receiving structure, or the door cover 30 can be completely located in the door cover. In the structure.

According to the washing assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, when the door cover 30 is pushed to the open position, the first laundry inlet and outlet 12 and the second laundry inlet and outlet 21 are both in an open state, whereby the laundry can be placed into the washing tub 20, The door cover 30 is at least partially housed in the door cover receiving structure, preventing the door cover 30 from opening up to occupy the space above the case 10.

In some embodiments, the door cover receiving structure includes a door cover sliding slot 11 that is a non-straight structure and the door cover 30 is a flexible member. Specifically, the door cover receiving structure may be a door cover sliding groove 11, and the door cover sliding groove 11 is a non-flat structure, which means that the sliding direction of the door cover sliding groove 11 is not a straight line, that is, the door cover sliding groove 11 The sliding directions of at least two adjacent sliding segments are inconsistent. Thereby, during the sliding of the door cover 30 along the door cover sliding groove 11, the flexible door cover 30 cooperates with the non-straight door cover sliding groove 11, so that the distance between the both ends of the door cover 30 in the sliding direction is reduced. That is, the overall length of the door cover 30 is compressed, thereby reducing the length of the door cover 30 in a single direction (sliding direction), further reducing the waste of space.

Optionally, the door cover 30 is a silicone member. Thus, the manufacturing of the door cover 30 is facilitated, and is particularly suitable for mass production. In addition to this, the door cover 30 may also be a combination of any one or more of a plastic member, a rubber member, and a metal member.

As shown in FIG. 1, preferably, a portion of the door cover sliding groove 11 is configured as a vertical chute portion extending in the vertical direction. Specifically, the vertical sliding portion of the door cover sliding groove 11 extends in the vertical direction, and the vertical sliding groove portion may be located between the side wall of the casing 10 and the washing tub 20, or may be located outside the casing 10. The vertical direction refers to a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the door cover 30 is pushed and pulled. In the specific example shown in FIG. 1, the push-pull direction of the door cover 30 is a horizontal direction. Thereby, at least a part of the door cover 30 is housed in the vertical chute portion in the open state, which reduces the occupation of the head space of the casing 10.

It can be understood that, in the specific example shown in FIG. 1 , the extending direction of the door cover sliding groove 11 is an inverted L shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the extending direction of the door cover sliding groove 11 may also be a wave shape. W shape, V shape, U shape, L shape, and the like.

In the specific example shown in FIG. 1, the door cover sliding groove 11 includes a first sliding groove 111 and a second sliding groove 112. The first chute 111 extends in the front-rear direction, the upper end of the second chute 112 is connected to the rear end of the first chute 111, the second chute 112 extends vertically, and the second chute 112 constitutes a vertical chute. unit. Specifically, in the closed position, the door cover 30 is all located within the first chute 111; in the open position, most of the door cover 30 is located within the second chute 112. Thus, when the door cover 30 is pushed rearward to gradually slide the door cover 30 toward the open position, the rear portion of the door cover 30 is bent and enters the second chute 112 to shorten the dimension of the door cover 30 in the front-rear direction. This saves the occupation of the space above the cabinet 10 by the opening and closing of the door cover 30.

The front-rear direction is defined as follows: when the washing component is used, the side adjacent to the operator is the front, and the side away from the operator when using is the rear. It can be understood that the door cover sliding slot 11 can also adopt the following structure: the first sliding slot 111 extends in the left-right direction, and the left end or the right end of the first sliding slot 111 is connected to the upper end of the second sliding slot 112.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the case 10 includes a case body 13 and a support member 14 . The support member 14 is disposed in the case body 13 and defines a door cover receiving structure between the case body 13 and the case body 13 . Accordingly, the door cover 30 is inserted between the case body 13 and the support member 14 and mates with the door cover receiving structure during sliding. Thus, the door cover 30 is concealed in the casing 10, which not only makes rational use of the space between the casing 10 and the washing tub 20, but also enhances the aesthetics of the washing assembly.

It can be understood that the support member 14 can be connected to the box body 10 or can be connected to the washing tub 20. The door cover receiving structure can also be directly formed on the support member 14. The door cover receiving structure can be formed on both sides of the support member 14. The groove may also be a groove formed on the upper surface of the support member 14.

Further, the support 14 includes a top support section 141 and a side support section 142. As shown in FIG. 2, the top support section 141 is located between the first clothes inlet and outlet 12 and the second clothes inlet and outlet 21, and the first chute 111 is defined by the top support section 141 and the top wall of the box body 13; The support section 142 is connected to the top support section 141, the side support section 142 is located between the side wall of the box body 13 and the side wall of the washing tub 20, and the second chute 112 is supported by the side support section 142 and the box body 13. The side walls are defined. Thus, the top support section 141 and the side support sections 142 provide an advantageous support for the door cover 30, enhancing the connection strength of the door cover 30.

In a preferred embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the support member 14 is provided with a first limiting portion 143 for limiting the door cover 30 in the closed position and a second for limiting the door cover 30 in the open position. Limiting portion 144. Specifically, the first limiting portion 143 is a baffle disposed at the front end of the support member 14. In the closed position, the front end of the door cover 30 terminates with the first limiting portion 143. The second limiting member is a baffle disposed at the end of the support member 14. In the open position, the rear end of the door cover 30 is stopped by the second limiting portion 144.

As shown in FIG. 2, preferably, the door cover sliding groove 11 is provided with a guide rail 40. The door cover 30 is provided with a plurality of sliding convex portions 31 engaged with the guide rail 40, and the sliding convex portions 31 slide along the door cover 30. The directions are distributed in order. Specifically, the door cover sliding groove 11 can be symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the support member 14, and the guide rails 40 are respectively disposed in the left and right door cover sliding grooves 11, the extending direction of the guide rail 40 and the extension of the sliding groove The directions are identical, and the sliding convex portions 31 are distributed along the longitudinal direction (front-rear direction) of the door cover 30, and the adjacent sliding convex portions 31 are spaced apart from each other. Thereby, during the opening or closing of the door cover 30, the sliding convex portion 31 moves along the guide rail 40, ensuring that the sliding convex portion 31 has a sufficient contact surface with the slide rail.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the sliding convex portion 31 is a semicircular convex piece, and the distal end of the sliding convex portion 31 faces the guide rail 40. Thus, a plurality of contact faces are formed between the sliding convex portion 31 and the guide rail 40, and the guiding property is better during the movement of the door cover 30. Advantageously, the sliding projection 31 is an elastic member, and the sliding projection 31 is in tight engagement with the guide rail 40. Thereby, the door cover 30 can stay at any position during the movement, so that the user can control the degree of opening of the door cover 30 as needed. In addition, a handle 32 can be provided on the door cover 30 to facilitate sliding of the door cover 30 by the user.

The washing tub 20 is a pulsator washing tub 20 . Thus, the first clothes inlet and outlet 12 is located at the upper end of the box body 10, the second clothes inlet and outlet 21 is located at the upper end of the washing tub 20, and the door cover 30 is disposed adjacent to the top end of the pulsator washing tub 20, thereby solving the door cover of the conventional pulsator washing machine. Turn on the problem that takes up the space above.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a pulsator washing machine 100 according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention includes a washing assembly and a pulsator driving assembly. The washing tub 20 includes an inner tub 22 and an outer tub 23, and the outer tub 23 is coupled to the cabinet 10, and the pulsator driving assembly is disposed on the outer tub 23, and the pulsator driving assembly is coupled to the inner tub 22 to drive the inner tub 22 to rotate. Wherein, the inner tub 22 and the outer tub 23 may be a plastic member or a metal member, and the outer tub 23 is connected to the cabinet 10 through the boom 50, and a heater 60 may be disposed between the inner tub 22 and the outer tub 23 to be in the washing tub 20 The water is heated, and the pulsator drive assembly may include a motor 24, a lands 25, and a pulsator 26 connected to the lands 25. The pulsator 26 extends into the inner tub 22. During the washing, the motor 24 drives the pulsator 26 to rotate to drive the inner tub 22. The water washing machine and the laundry movement, the pulsator washing machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention save space and safety.

As shown in FIG. 3, the multiple washing machine 300 according to the embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention includes a pulsator washing machine 100 and a drum washing machine 200, which is attached to the top of the drum washing machine 200. Wherein, the drum washing machine 200 includes a second box 201, a second washing tub 202 disposed in the second box 201, and a hanging spring 203 connecting the second washing tub 202 to the inner top of the second box 201, The second washing tub 202 is connected to the shock absorber 204 at the inner bottom of the second casing 201, the second door cover 205 disposed on the front side of the second casing 201, the door seal 206 sealing the second door cover 205, and the driving station The second motor 207 that rotates the washing tub 20, the second washing tub 202 and the rotating shaft of the washing tub 20 are perpendicular to each other. The multiple-type washing machine 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention not only saves space and safety, but also the user can select to use the drum washing machine 200 or the pulsator washing machine 100 as needed.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", “Thickness”, “Upper”, “Lower”, “Before”, “After”, “Left”, “Right”, “Vertical”, “Horizontal”, “Top”, “Bottom”, “Inside”, “Outside” Orientation or positional relationship of "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, for convenience of description only. The invention and the simplification of the invention are not to be construed as limiting or limiting the invention.

Moreover, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include one or more of the features either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless specifically and specifically defined.

In the present invention, the terms "installation", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like shall be understood broadly, and may be either a fixed connection or a detachable connection, unless explicitly stated and defined otherwise. , or integrated; can be mechanical connection, or can be electrical connection; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

In the present invention, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may be a direct contact of the first and second features, or the first and second features may be indirectly through an intermediate medium, unless otherwise explicitly stated and defined. contact. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or above the second feature, or merely that the first feature level is higher than the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely that the first feature level is less than the second feature.

In the description of the present specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" and the like means a specific feature described in connection with the embodiment or example. A structure, material or feature is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms is not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, various embodiments or examples described in the specification, as well as features of various embodiments or examples, may be combined and combined.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. The embodiments are subject to variations, modifications, substitutions and variations.

Claims (15)

A washing assembly, comprising: a box body having a door cover receiving structure formed thereon and a first clothing inlet and outlet is further disposed on the box body; a washing tub, the washing tub is disposed in the tank, the washing tub has a second laundry inlet and outlet, and the second laundry inlet and outlet are opposite to the first laundry inlet and outlet; a door cover, the door cover being disposed on the box, the door cover being slidable between a closed position for closing the first garment inlet and outlet and an open position for opening the first garment inlet and outlet, wherein The door cover is at least partially received within the door cover receiving structure when the door cover is in the open position. The washing assembly according to claim 1, wherein the door cover receiving structure comprises a door cover sliding groove, the door cover sliding groove is a non-flat structure, and the door cover is a flexible member. The washing assembly of claim 2 wherein said door cover is a silicone member. A washing assembly according to claim 2, wherein a portion of the door cover sliding groove is configured as a vertically extending vertical chute portion. The washing assembly of claim 4 wherein said door cover sliding slot comprises: a first chute, the first chute extending in a front-rear direction; a second chute, an upper end of the second chute is connected to a rear end of the first chute, the second chute extends in a vertical direction, and the second chute constitutes the vertical chute portion . The washing assembly according to claim 5, wherein the case comprises: a case body and a support member, the support member being disposed in the case body body and defined between the case body and the case body The door cover storage structure. A washing assembly according to claim 6 wherein: The support member includes: a top support section, the top support section being located between the first garment inlet and outlet and the second garment inlet and outlet, the first chute being defined by the top support section and a top wall of the tank body Out; and a side support section, the side support section being connected to the top support section, the side support section being located between a side wall of the box body and a side wall of the washing tub, the second sliding A slot is defined by the side support section and a sidewall of the case body. The washing assembly according to claim 6, wherein the support member is provided with a first limiting portion for limiting the door cover in the closed position and a second limit for limiting the door cover in the open position. Position. The washing assembly according to claim 2, wherein a guide rail is disposed in the sliding groove of the door cover, and the door cover is provided with a plurality of sliding convex portions that cooperate with the guide rails, and the plurality of sliding convex portions The portions are sequentially distributed along the sliding direction of the door cover. The washing assembly according to claim 9, wherein the sliding convex portion is a semicircular convex block. The tip end of the sliding convex portion faces the guide rail. The washing assembly according to claim 9, wherein the sliding protrusion is an elastic member, and the sliding protrusion is in tight engagement with the guide rail. A washing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the door cover is provided with a handle. A washing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the washing tub is a pulsator washing tub. A pulsator washing machine, comprising: A washing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 13, the washing tub comprising an inner tub and an outer tub, the outer tub being coupled to the tank; a pulsator drive assembly, the pulsator drive assembly being disposed on the outer tub, the pulsator drive assembly coupled to the inner tub to drive the inner tub to rotate. A multiple washing machine, comprising: A pulsator washing machine according to claim 14; A drum washing machine is attached to the top of the drum washing machine.

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