CN106758034B

CN106758034B - Clothes treating apparatus and upper cover assembly of clothes treating apparatus

Info

Publication number: CN106758034B
Application number: CN201611258493.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王生贵; 班永; 朱晓伟; 熊伟; 戴文娟
Original assignee: Wuxi Little Swan Electric Co Ltd
Current assignee: Wuxi Little Swan Electric Co Ltd
Priority date: 2016-12-30
Filing date: 2016-12-30
Publication date: 2023-04-28
Anticipated expiration: 2036-12-30
Also published as: CN106758034A

Abstract

The present invention discloses a laundry treating apparatus and a cover assembly of the laundry treating apparatus, the cover assembly may include: the upper cover body comprises a top plate and a side plate arranged at the edge of the top plate, and a guide groove extending from the top plate to the side plate is formed in the upper cover body; the water inlet pipe is movably arranged in the guide groove in a penetrating way along the extending direction of the guide groove, and the inlet end of the water inlet pipe extends out of the guide groove; the fixing piece is connected with the water inlet pipe and the upper cover body to fix the water inlet pipe, and the fixing piece is detachable with at least one of the water inlet pipe and the upper cover body. According to the upper cover assembly provided by the embodiment of the invention, the water inlet end can be changed in position and positioned at a plurality of positions, different installation environments can be adapted through position movement, the adaptability is improved, the use is more flexible, and the time and resources can be saved.

Description

Clothes treating apparatus and upper cover assembly of clothes treating apparatus

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the technical field of laundry treatment, and more particularly, to an upper cover assembly of a laundry treatment apparatus and a laundry treatment apparatus having the same.

Background

In the related art, the water inlets of the washing machine are of fixed structures, one part of the water inlets are arranged on the rear side of the washing machine, and the other part of the water inlets are arranged on the upper side of the washing machine, so that different machine types are required to be matched in different installation environments. When the user selects the model, the user often ignores the actual environment of the user, so that the user is inconvenient to install after buying or has to return to the stock; the manufacturers of the washing machine also need to adapt to different home environments, design and manufacture different machine types and parts, meet the requirements of different users, and cause waste of resources and complexity in production management.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to some extent. Therefore, the invention provides the upper cover assembly of the clothes treatment device, the upper cover assembly can adjust the position of the water inlet end, and the adaptability is improved.

The invention also provides a clothes treatment device with the upper cover assembly.

The upper cover assembly of the clothes treating apparatus provided by the invention comprises: the upper cover body comprises a top plate and side plates arranged at the edges of the top plate, and a guide groove extending from the top plate to the side plates is formed in the upper cover body; the water inlet pipe is movably arranged in the guide groove in a penetrating manner along the extending direction of the guide groove, and the inlet end of the water inlet pipe extends out of the guide groove; the fixing piece is connected with the water inlet pipe and the upper cover body so as to fix the water inlet pipe, and the fixing piece is detachable with at least one of the water inlet pipe and the upper cover body.

The upper cover component of the clothes treatment device provided by the invention can change the position of the water inlet end and realize positioning at a plurality of positions, can adapt to different installation environments through position movement, improves the adaptability, enables a user to adjust the water inlet to be top water inlet or side water inlet according to the installation requirement of the user, flexibly changes the water inlet direction, is simple and quick to operate, and can save time and resources without redesigning and manufacturing fixed water inlets of different types and categories by manufacturers.

In addition, the upper cover assembly of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may further have the following additional technical features:

according to some embodiments of the invention, the upper cover assembly further comprises: the linkage piece is movably connected with the upper cover body, the guide groove is covered on the inner side of the upper cover body, and the water inlet pipe penetrates through the linkage piece.

According to some embodiments of the invention, a side surface of the linkage member facing the upper cover body is formed into a spherical surface, and an inner side surface of the upper cover body forms an arc surface matched with the linkage member.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the upper cover assembly further comprises: the sealing piece is sealed between the upper cover body and the linkage piece.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the seal is a rubber.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the guide groove is formed with guide rails at both side edges, and the water inlet pipe is formed as a corrugated pipe which is matched to slide on the guide rails.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the side panel includes a rear panel, and the channel extends from the side panel to the rear panel.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the fixing member is a clamping member, and the clamping member is connected with at least one of the water inlet pipe and the upper cover body in a clamping manner.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the top plate is provided with a groove recessed downwards and extending to the side plate, and at least one part of the guide groove is arranged on the bottom wall surface of the groove.

The clothes treatment device provided by the invention comprises the upper cover assembly provided by the invention.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a construction of an upper cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein a water inlet pipe is positioned at one end of a guide groove at a top plate;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the structure of the upper cover assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the water inlet pipe is positioned at one end of the guide groove at the side plate;

fig. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure of fig. 1 at circle a.

Reference numerals:

a cap assembly 100;

an upper cover body 10; a top plate 11; a door panel 111; a side plate 12; a rear plate 121; a right plate 122;

a guide groove 101; a guide rail 102; a groove 103;

a water inlet pipe 20; a linkage 30.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are intended to be illustrative of the present invention and not to be construed as limiting the present invention, and variations, modifications, alternatives and variations of the above embodiments may be made by those of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the invention.

The upper cover assembly 100 of the laundry treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, an upper cover assembly 100 of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: upper cover body 10, water inlet pipe 20 and a fixing member (not shown). The upper cover body 10 comprises a top plate 11 and a side plate 12, the side plate 12 is arranged at the edge of the top plate 11, a guide groove 101 is arranged on the upper cover body 10, the guide groove 101 extends from the top plate 11 to the side plate 12, the guide groove 101 can penetrate through the upper cover body 10 along the thickness direction of the upper cover body 10, the water inlet pipe 20 is arranged in the guide groove 101 in a penetrating mode, the inlet end of the water inlet pipe 20 extends out of the guide groove 101, and the water inlet pipe 20 can move along the extending direction of the guide groove 101 so as to adjust the position of the outlet end.

The upper cover body 10 and the water inlet pipe 20 are respectively connected with a fixing member, and the fixing member may be detachable from at least one of the upper cover body 10 and the water inlet pipe 20. That is, the fixing member is connected to the water inlet pipe 20 and the upper cover body 10, wherein the fixing member may be detachably connected to the water inlet pipe 20 and fixedly connected to the upper cover body 10, may be detachably connected to the upper cover body 10 and fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe 20, and may be detachably connected to both the water inlet pipe 20 and the upper cover body 10.

Therefore, when the water inlet pipe 20 needs to be moved, the fixing piece can be separated from the water inlet pipe 20 or the upper cover body 10 first, and when the water inlet pipe 20 moves in place, the fixing piece is connected with the water inlet pipe 20 or the upper cover body 10, so that the water inlet pipe 20 can be fixed in position through the fixing piece. For example, the water inlet pipe 20 may be fixed by a fixing member when the water inlet pipe 20 moves to one end of the guide groove 101 at the top plate 11 or one end of the side plate 12, and of course, the water inlet pipe 20 may be fixed by a fixing member at a middle portion of the guide groove 101 or the like as needed.

According to the upper cover assembly 100 of the embodiment of the invention, the guide groove 101 extending from the top plate 11 to the side plate 12 is arranged on the upper cover body 10, the water inlet pipe 20 is movably arranged in the guide groove 101 and is fixed in position through the fixing piece, so that the water inlet end can be changed in position and positioned in a plurality of positions, different installation environments can be adapted through the position movement, the adaptability is improved, a user can adjust the water inlet end to be in a top water inlet type or a side water inlet type according to the installation requirement of the user, the water inlet direction is flexibly changed, the operation is simple and quick, the use flexibility is improved, and manufacturers do not need to redesign and manufacture fixed water inlets of different types and categories, and the time and resources can be saved.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the upper cover assembly 100 further includes a linkage member 30, the linkage member 30 is movably connected with the upper cover body 10 and covers the guide groove 101 from the inside of the upper cover body 10, and the water inlet pipe 20 is penetrated through the linkage member 30. Here, the inside of the upper cover body 10 is the side of the upper cover body 10 facing the inside of the laundry treatment apparatus, and in fig. 1, the inside of the upper cover body 10 is substantially the lower side of the upper cover body 10.

Thus, the linkage 30 not only can be linked with the water inlet pipe 20, but also can cover the guide groove 101, so that the sealing performance of the upper cover assembly 100 is improved, water is effectively prevented from entering the inside of the clothes treatment device from the guide groove 101, and the operation reliability of the clothes treatment device is improved.

More preferably, a side surface of the link 30 facing the upper cover body 10 is formed in a spherical surface, and an inner side surface of the upper cover body 10 forms an arc surface engaged with the link 30. Therefore, the linkage piece 30 can be well attached to the upper cover body 10, and in the process of moving the water inlet pipe 20, the linkage piece 30 can be well attached to the upper cover body 10 to move, so that the cover sealing effect on the guide groove 101 is further improved, the waterproof performance is further improved, and the appearance is more attractive.

Further, the upper cover assembly 100 may further include a sealing member sealed between the upper cover body 10 and the linkage member 30. Thereby, the sealing effect of the cap assembly 100 can be further improved by the sealing member. Alternatively, the sealing member may be a rubber member having good sealing and deformation properties, which may improve manufacturability and sealing properties of the upper cover assembly 100, and the water inlet pipe 20 may move smoothly. At the time of manufacture, the sealing member may be provided on at least one of the inner surface of the upper cover body 10 and the outer surface of the link 30, and flexible provision may be made according to circumstances.

More preferably, guide rails 102 are formed at both side edges of guide groove 101, and water inlet pipe 20 may be formed as a bellows which is slidably fitted on guide rails 102. Specifically, the outer circumferential surface of the corrugated tube is formed as a corrugated surface, and both radial ends of the corrugated surface can be engaged with the guide rails 102 on both sides of the guide groove 101, so that the water inlet pipe 20 can be moved in the guide groove 101 more smoothly and smoothly.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the side plate 12 may include a rear plate 121, and the guide groove 101 extends from the side plate 12 to the rear plate 121. Thus, the water intake mode can be switched between the top water intake mode and the rear water intake mode. When the user desires to tap from the rear side, inlet tube 20 may be moved into channel 101 in rear plate 121, as shown in the position of FIG. 2; when the user needs to take the faucet from the upper side, the water inlet pipe 20 can be moved into the guide groove 101 in the top plate 11, as shown in fig. 1, so that the operation is convenient.

In the present invention, the specific structure of the fixing member is not particularly limited, and alternatively, the fixing member may be a clamping member which may be coupled to at least one of the water inlet pipe 20 and the upper cover body 10 by clamping. Therefore, the fixing device is convenient to assemble and disassemble and good in fixing effect. Alternatively, the engaging member may be a hook, clip, or post, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail herein.

In actual manufacturing, a water inlet valve may be provided at the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 20. Therefore, the water inlet control performance is better through the opening and closing and the adjustment of the water inlet valve. Optionally, the water inlet valve can be an electronic valve or a mechanical valve, and can be flexibly arranged according to specific situations.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the top plate 11 is provided with a groove 103 recessed downward and extending to the side plate 12, and at least a part of the guide groove 101 is provided on a bottom wall surface of the groove 103. When inlet tube 20 is disposed within recess 103, the inlet end of inlet tube 20 may not exceed the upper edge of recess 103. Therefore, the water inlet pipe 20 does not protrude from the top plate 11, the water inlet pipe 20 can be connected in the groove 103, the groove 103 can protect the water inlet pipe 20 and guide water, so that water flowing out of the water inlet end flows down along the groove 103, and water is prevented from flowing everywhere.

Alternatively, the bottom wall surface of the recess 103 may be formed as a rounded surface, for example, a circular arc surface. Thus, not only the outer shape of the upper cover assembly 100 can be more attractive, but also the water conductivity is better, and at the same time, the water inlet pipe 20 can move in the guide groove 101 in a substantially rotating manner, so that the mobility is good.

Fig. 1 to 3 show one specific example of a cap assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the upper cover assembly 100 includes an upper cover body 10, a water inlet pipe 20, a linkage 30, a sealing member, and a fixing member. The upper cover body 10 includes a top plate 11 and side plates 12, the top plate 11 being formed generally as a rectangular plate and having four rims, and the side plates 12 including a rear plate 121, a right plate 122, a front plate and a left plate. The top plate 11 is provided with a putting opening for putting laundry therein, and a door panel 111 is pivotably provided at the putting opening to open and close the putting opening.

The rear end of the top plate 11 is provided with a guide groove 101 extending to the rear plate 121, the sealing element 30 is sealed at the guide groove 101, the guide groove 101 is formed into a long strip shape, the linkage element 30 is covered on the guide groove 101 from the inner side, the water inlet pipe 20 is sealed and penetrated in a through hole on the linkage element 30, one end of the water inlet pipe 20 extends outwards and is positioned in the guide groove, the other end of the water inlet pipe is connected with the washing drum assembly, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 20 extends upwards from the guide groove 101 to be connected with a water supply device, and the outlet end of the water inlet pipe 20 extends downwards from the guide groove 101 and can be connected with the washing drum assembly of the clothes treatment device.

When the clothes treatment device is positioned at a position convenient for top water inflow, the water inlet pipe 20 can be positioned to one end of the guide groove 101, which is positioned on the top plate 11, so that the water inlet pipe 20 can be approximately along the vertical direction, the pipe connection operation can be directly performed from the upper part, the operation is convenient, and the water inflow effect is good; when the laundry treating apparatus is in a position where side water intake is convenient, the water inlet pipe 20 may be positioned to one end of the guide groove 101 at the rear plate 121 so that the outlet end of the water inlet pipe 20 may face backward, facilitating a take-over operation from the rear.

The laundry treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a main housing and an upper cover assembly 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, an upper end of the main housing may be opened, the upper cover assembly 100 may be cover-provided on the main housing, a washing tub assembly may be provided in the main housing, and a water inlet pipe 20 may extend into the main housing through a guide groove 101 to be connected to the washing tub assembly. Since the upper cover assembly 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above-described advantageous technical effects, the laundry treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention can achieve the position movement of the water inlet, and the applicability is improved.

The laundry treatment apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention may be a washing machine or a washing and drying integrated machine, and the washing machine may be a pulsator washing machine. Other constructions and operations of the laundry treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention will be known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail herein.

In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, are merely for convenience in describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention. A first feature "on" a second feature may be either the first and second features directly contacting each other, or the first and second features indirectly contacting each other through an intervening medium, unless expressly stated or defined otherwise.

In the present invention, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; may be mechanically connected, may be electrically connected or may be in communication with each other; either directly or indirectly, through intermediaries, or both, may be in communication with each other or in interaction with each other, unless expressly defined otherwise. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the specific circumstances.

In the description of the present specification, the description with reference to the term "embodiment" or "a particular example" or the like means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples may be combined and combined by those skilled in the art without contradiction.

Claims

1. A cover assembly for a garment treatment device, comprising:

the upper cover body comprises a top plate and side plates arranged at the edges of the top plate, and a guide groove extending from the top plate to the side plates is formed in the upper cover body;

the water inlet pipe is movably arranged in the guide groove in a penetrating manner along the extending direction of the guide groove, and the inlet end of the water inlet pipe extends out of the guide groove;

the fixing piece is connected with the water inlet pipe and the upper cover body to fix the water inlet pipe, and the fixing piece is detachable from at least one of the water inlet pipe and the upper cover body;

the linkage piece is movably connected with the upper cover body, the guide groove is covered on the inner side of the upper cover body, and the water inlet pipe penetrates through the linkage piece.

2. The cover assembly of a laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a side surface of the link member facing the cover body is formed in a spherical surface, and an inner side surface of the cover body forms an arc surface to be engaged with the link member.

3. The cover assembly of a laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: the sealing piece is sealed between the upper cover body and the linkage piece.

4. A cover assembly for a laundry treating device according to claim 3, wherein the sealing member is a rubber member.

5. The cover assembly of a laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein both side edges of the guide groove are formed with guide rails, and the water inlet pipe is formed as a bellows which is fitted to slide on the guide rails.

6. The cover assembly of a laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the side panel comprises a rear panel, the channel extending from the top panel to the rear panel.

7. The cover assembly of a laundry treating device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member is a clamping member, and the clamping member is connected to at least one of the water inlet pipe and the cover body in a clamping manner.

8. The cover assembly of a laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the top plate is provided with a recess recessed downward and extending to the side plate, and at least a portion of the guide groove is provided on a bottom wall surface of the recess.

9. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising a cover assembly of the laundry treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1-8.