CN110004670B

CN110004670B - Clothes treating device

Info

Publication number: CN110004670B
Application number: CN201910160692.9A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 黄升野; 范建峰; 金炅学; 宋之夏
Original assignee: Wuxi Little Swan Electric Co Ltd
Current assignee: Wuxi Little Swan Electric Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-03-04
Filing date: 2019-03-04
Publication date: 2021-07-20
Anticipated expiration: 2039-03-04
Also published as: CN110004670A

Abstract

The present invention discloses a clothes treatment device, comprising: the frame structure is provided with an accommodating space with an opening at one side, and the top of the frame structure is used for placing objects; the clothes treatment module is movably arranged on the frame structure between a first position and a second position, a clothes taking and placing opening is formed in the top of the clothes treatment module, the clothes treatment module is contained in the containing space under the condition that the clothes treatment module is located at the first position, at least one part of the clothes taking and placing opening is not shielded by the top of the frame structure under the condition that the clothes treatment module is located at the second position, and the height of the clothes treatment module in the second position is higher than that in the first position. According to the clothes treatment device provided by the embodiment of the invention, a user can take and put clothes from the top without bending down; the movement is time-saving and labor-saving; sundries can be placed at the top of the frame structure, and the clothes treatment device can be embedded into the installation space, so that the clothes treatment device is suitable for modernized decoration of a user family, attractive and elegant in appearance and good in user experience.

Description

Clothes treating device

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of clothes treatment, in particular to a clothes treatment device.

Background

Most pulsator washing machines in the related art are top-opening washing machines, and the condition of insufficient or inconvenient door opening height can occur under the condition of limited upper space; meanwhile, sundries cannot be placed in the top space of the pulsator washing machine, space waste exists, the pulsator washing machine is not beneficial to home storage, and the pulsator washing machine is not matched with modern home decoration. The drum washing machine is a front opening washing machine, although the top space of the drum washing machine can be fully utilized and is matched with the modern style, the user needs to bend down to take the clothes, so that the use is inconvenient, and the improvement space exists.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention is directed to solving at least one of the problems of the prior art. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus, which is convenient for taking and placing clothes and has good user experience.

A laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the frame structure is provided with an accommodating space with an opening on one side, and the top of the frame structure is used for placing objects; a clothes treatment module movably arranged on the frame structure between a first position and a second position, wherein a clothes taking and placing opening is arranged at the top of the clothes treatment module, the clothes treatment module is contained in the containing space under the condition that the clothes treatment module is at the first position, at least one part of the clothes taking and placing opening is not shielded by the top of the frame structure under the condition that the clothes treatment module is at the second position, and the height of the clothes treatment module at the second position is higher than that of the clothes treatment module at the first position.

According to the clothes treatment device provided by the embodiment of the invention, the clothes treatment module is arranged in the frame structure with the top capable of placing the articles, and the clothes taking and placing opening at the top of the clothes treatment module is exposed when the clothes treatment module is at the second position, so that a user can take and place the clothes from the top without stooping down, and the clothes treatment device is convenient for the user to use; the clothes processing module is lifted in the moving process, so that the use noise is reduced, time and labor are saved, and the operation of a user is convenient; sundries can be placed at the top of the frame structure, and the space can be fully utilized; in addition, the clothes treatment device can also be embedded into a certain installation space, so that the clothes treatment device is suitable for modern decoration of a user family, and has attractive and elegant appearance and good user experience.

According to the clothes treatment device of the embodiment of the invention, the frame structure comprises a top plate for placing articles and two oppositely arranged side plates, the upper ends of the two side plates are connected with the two ends of the top plate, the top plate covers the clothes taking and placing opening under the condition that the clothes treatment module is at the first position, and at least one part of the clothes taking and placing opening is not covered by the top plate under the condition that the clothes treatment module is at the second position.

The laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes: a guide structure slidably engaged with the laundry treatment module to move the laundry treatment module between the first position and the second position.

Specifically, the guide structure includes: the supporting plate is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating space; the guide rails are arranged on two sides of the supporting plate, and the bottom of the clothes treatment module is provided with a sliding part in sliding fit with the guide rails.

Optionally, the method further comprises: and the driving device is connected with the guide structure and is used for driving the guide structure to move so as to drive the clothes treatment module to move in the up-and-down direction.

Further, the driving device includes: the movable connecting rod assembly is connected with the guide structure and is used for adjusting the height of the guide structure; the driving piece is connected with the connecting rod assembly and used for driving the connecting rod assembly to move.

Specifically, the connecting rod assembly comprises a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod which are hinged to each other, a first end of the first connecting rod and a first end of the second connecting rod are respectively connected with the guide structure, and a second end of the first connecting rod and a second end of the second connecting rod are suitable for stopping against the ground.

Optionally, the driving member is a retractable push-pull rod, and the driving member is connected to the first end of the first connecting rod and the first end of the second connecting rod, respectively.

According to the clothes treatment device of the embodiment of the invention, the bottom of the clothes treatment module is provided with the foot component, wherein when the clothes treatment module is at the first position, the foot component is supported on the ground, and when the clothes treatment module is at the second position, the foot component is spaced from the ground.

According to the clothes treatment device provided by the embodiment of the invention, the bottom of the clothes treatment module is also provided with the roller, and when the clothes treatment module is in the second position, the roller is stopped against the ground so as to support the clothes treatment module in an auxiliary manner.

In particular, the roller is switchable between a retracted position and a use position, wherein the roller is in the retracted position when the laundry treatment module is in the first position and the roller is in the use position when the laundry treatment module is in the second position.

According to the clothes treatment device of the embodiment of the invention, the clothes treatment module comprises a front panel, and when the clothes treatment module is at the first position, the front panel closes one side opening of the accommodating space.

Further, the top of the front panel is provided with an avoidance concave part which is suitable for being held by a human hand.

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

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a top view of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 2;

fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of a driving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 is an operation state diagram of the laundry treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which the laundry treating module is located at the first position;

fig. 7 is an operation state diagram of the laundry treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which the laundry treating module is located at the second position.

Reference numerals:

the laundry treating apparatus 100 is provided with a laundry treating device,

the frame structure 10, the top panel 11, the side panels 12,

a laundry treating module 20, a laundry taking and putting opening 21, a foot assembly 22, a roller 23, a front panel 24, an escape recess 241, a sliding portion 25,

the guide structure 30, the support plate 31, the guide rail 32,

the driving device 40, the connecting rod assembly 41, the first connecting rod 411, the second connecting rod 412, the driving member 42 and the supporting leg 43.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative only for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the invention. Furthermore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specified.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, e.g., as meaning either a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be connected directly or indirectly through intervening media, or they may be interconnected between two elements. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific cases to those skilled in the art.

A laundry treating apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to fig. 1 to 7.

As shown in fig. 1 to 7, a laundry treating apparatus 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a frame structure 10 and a laundry treatment module 20.

The top of the frame structure 10 is used for placing objects, the frame structure 10 has an accommodating space with an opening at one side, the clothes treatment module 20 is arranged on the frame structure 10, the clothes treatment module 20 can move between a first position and a second position, the top of the clothes treatment module 20 is provided with a clothes taking and placing opening 21, and a user can take and place clothes through the clothes taking and placing opening 21.

Wherein, under the condition that the clothes treatment module 20 is at the first position, the clothes treatment module 20 is accommodated in the accommodating space, under the condition that the clothes treatment module 20 is at the second position, at least a part of the clothes taking and placing opening 21 is not shielded by the top of the frame structure 10, so that the user can conveniently put clothes in from the top of the clothes treatment module 20, and the height of the clothes treatment module 20 at the second position is higher than that of the clothes treatment module 20 at the first position, namely, in the process that the clothes treatment module 20 moves from the first position to the second position, the clothes treatment module 20 is lifted, so that the clothes treatment module 20 does not generate friction resistance with the ground during the movement, thereby reducing noise, simultaneously reducing external force applied by the user and facilitating the operation of the user.

According to the clothes treatment device 100 of the embodiment of the invention, the clothes treatment module 20 is arranged in the frame structure 10 capable of placing articles on the top, and the clothes taking and placing opening 21 on the top is exposed when the clothes treatment module is in the second position, so that a user can take and place clothes from the top without stooping down, and the clothes treatment device is convenient for the user to use; by lifting the clothes processing module 20 in the moving process, the use noise is reduced, and meanwhile, the time and the labor are saved, and the operation of a user is convenient; sundries can be placed at the top of the frame structure 10, and the space can be fully utilized; in addition, the clothes treating apparatus 100 may be embedded in a certain installation space, so as to be suitable for the modernization of the user's home, and has an elegant appearance and a good user experience.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the frame structure 10 comprises a top plate 11 and two side panels 12, the top plate 11 is used for placing articles, and the use function of the clothes treatment device 100 is expanded; the two side panels 12 are oppositely arranged, and the upper ends of the two side panels 12 are connected with the two ends of the top panel 11, so that the frame structure 10 is semi-surrounded, and the appearance is more neat and beautiful.

Wherein, under the condition that the clothes treating module 20 is at the first position, the clothes treating module 20 is embedded into the frame structure 10, the top plate 11 covers the clothes taking and placing opening 21, and a certain gap is formed between the clothes treating module 20 and the top plate 11, so that a user can place articles on the top plate 11; when the laundry treating module 20 is lifted, the laundry treating module 20 can be drawn out from the frame structure 10 and can be moved to the second position, and under the condition that the laundry treating module 20 is located at the second position, at least a part of the laundry taking and placing opening 21 is not covered by the top plate 11, at this time, a user can take and place laundry without bending down, the operation is convenient, and articles can still be placed on the top plate 11, so that the use function of the laundry treating device 100 is expanded, and the use experience of the user is improved.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the frame structure 10 comprises a supporting frame and a top plate 11, the top plate 11 covers the top of the supporting frame, i.e. only the supporting frame defines a receiving space, the laundry treatment module 20 is disposed in the receiving space, the side plate 12 and other structures are omitted, the structure of the laundry treatment apparatus is simplified, the cost is reduced, and the market competitiveness of the product is improved.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the laundry treatment module 20 includes a front panel 24, the front panel 24 has an appearance decoration function, and the front panel 24 has a control panel thereon to facilitate a user to manipulate the operation state of the laundry treatment module 20.

When the laundry treating module 20 is in the first position, the front panel 24 closes one side opening of the accommodating space, so that the accommodating space is in a semi-closed state, which can prevent external dust from entering the frame structure 10 and further avoid affecting the use of the laundry treating module 20.

In addition, when the laundry treating apparatus 100 is embedded in a certain installation space, the front panel 24 closes the front side of the installation space, so that the appearance is more beautiful, the laundry treating apparatus is suitable for the modernization decoration of a user's home, and the user's visual experience is good.

As shown in fig. 3, the top of the front panel 24 has an avoiding recess 241, and the avoiding recess 241 is suitable for being held by a hand, so that a user can move the clothes treating module 20 by holding the avoiding recess 241, and the avoiding recess 241 does not protrude out of the front panel 24, so that the appearance of the structure is not affected, the user can conveniently hold the clothes treating module, and the use experience of the user is improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry treating apparatus 100 further includes: the guide structure 30, the guide structure 30 is slidably engaged with the laundry treating module 20 to move the laundry treating module 20 between the first position and the second position, and by the sliding engagement, the resistance of the laundry treating module 20 during moving can be reduced, and the noise during moving can be reduced, thereby facilitating the operation of the user.

As shown in fig. 1 and 4, in some examples, the guide structure 30 includes: a support plate 31 and a guide rail 32, wherein the support plate 31 is disposed at the bottom of the accommodating space, the guide rail 32 is disposed at two sides of the support plate 31, the bottom of the clothes treatment module 20 has a sliding part 25, the sliding part 25 is in sliding fit with the guide rail 32, i.e. the support plate 31 is connected with the clothes treatment module 20 through the guide rail 32, when the sliding part 25 slides relative to the guide rail 32, the guide structure 30 is supported in the frame structure 10 to maintain the stabilizing device, and the clothes treatment module 20 can slide relative to the frame structure 10.

Wherein, the height of the supporting plate 31 when the laundry treating module 20 is at the first position is lower than the height of the supporting plate 31 when the laundry treating module 20 is at the second position, i.e. during the movement of the laundry treating module 20 from the first position to the second position, the supporting plate 31 can be lifted, thereby lifting the laundry treating module 20, so as to enable easy movement of the laundry treating module 20 between the first position and the second position.

In some examples, the laundry treating apparatus 100 further includes a driving device 40, the driving device 40 is connected to the guiding structure 30, and the driving device 40 can drive the guiding structure 30 to move, for example, drive the supporting plate 31 to move up and down, so as to drive the laundry treating module 20 to move up and down. Wherein, under the condition that the driving device 40 drives the guide structure 30 to move upwards to the stable state, the guide structure 30 can be supported in the accommodating space and kept stable in the accommodating space.

As shown in fig. 1 and 5, in some specific examples, the driving device 40 includes a movable connecting rod assembly 41 and a driving member 42, the connecting rod assembly 41 is connected to the guide structure 30 so as to adjust the height of the guide structure 30, the driving member 42 is connected to the connecting rod assembly 41, and the driving member 42 is used for driving the connecting rod assembly 41 to move so as to drive the guide structure 30 to move so as to change the height of the guide structure 30 in the accommodating space.

Specifically, the link assembly 41 includes a first link 411 and a second link 412 hinged to each other, a first end (an upper end as shown in fig. 5) of the first link 411 and a first end (an upper end as shown in fig. 5) of the second link 412 are respectively connected to the guide structure 30, and a second end (a lower end as shown in fig. 5) of the first link 411 and a second end (a lower end as shown in fig. 5) of the second link 412 are stopped against the ground under the condition that the laundry treatment module 20 is in the second position; in the condition that the laundry treating module 20 is in the first position, the second end of the first link 411 and the second end of the second link 412 may be stopped against the ground or spaced apart from the ground.

In some alternative examples, the second end of the first link 411 and the second end of the second link 412 have supporting feet 43, the supporting feet 43 are adapted to be rested on the ground, when the laundry treatment module 20 needs to be pulled out, the first link 411 and the second link 412 hinged to each other are driven by the driving member 42, the supporting feet 43 are rested on the ground, the positions of the first end of the first link 411 and the first end of the second link 412 are raised, so as to drive the position of the supporting plate 31 to be raised, and the laundry treatment module 20 is jacked up through the supporting plate 31.

Preferably, the support plate 31 is formed in a square ring shape, the guide rail 32 is located on an outer circumferential surface of the support plate 31, the first end of the first link 411 and the first end of the second link 412 are connected to an inner circumferential surface of the support plate 31, the inner circumferential surface of the support plate 31 has a sliding groove, and when the driving member 42 drives the positions of the first end of the first link 411 and the first end of the second link 412 to be raised, the first end of the first link 411 and the first end of the second link 412 can slide in the sliding groove while driving the position of the support plate 31 to be raised.

In some examples, the driving member 42 is a retractable push-pull rod, the driving member 42 is connected to the first end of the first link 411 and the first end of the second link 412, respectively, and the driving member 42 can linearly push and pull the first link 411 and the second link 412 to provide power for lifting the support plate 31, so as to lift the laundry treatment module 20 while the support plate 31 is lifted, thereby facilitating the movement of the laundry treatment module 20.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the laundry treatment module 20 has a foot assembly 22, and when the laundry treatment module 20 is in the first position, the foot assembly 22 is supported on the ground, so that the laundry treatment module 20 can be supported, and at the same time, the foot assembly 22 can absorb shock to the laundry treatment module 20, so as to reduce operation noise and the like when the laundry treatment module 20 is in operation.

When the laundry treatment module 20 is in the second position, the foot assembly 22 is spaced apart from the ground, and when the laundry treatment module 20 moves from the first position to the second position, the laundry treatment module 20 is lifted, and the foot assembly 22 is spaced apart from the ground, so as to prevent the laundry treatment module 20 from rubbing against the ground when moving, causing abrasion or generating noise, which affects the user's experience.

Specifically, when the laundry treating apparatus 100 is in the washing state, the laundry treating module 20 is embedded in the frame structure 10, and the foot assembly 22 is grounded, so that the laundry treating module 20 can maintain sufficient stability, and at this time, a certain buffer distance is provided between the laundry treating module 20 and the frame structure 10, thereby preventing the frame structure 10 from being displaced or toppled due to displacement when the laundry treating module 20 is eccentrically dehydrated.

As shown in fig. 6 and 7, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the laundry treatment module 20 is further provided with a roller 23, and when the laundry treatment module 20 is at the second position, the roller 23 is stopped against the ground, so as to assist in supporting the laundry treatment module 20.

Specifically, the roller 23 may be switched between a retracted position and a use position, when the laundry treatment module 20 is in the first position, the roller 23 is in the retracted position, when the laundry treatment module 20 is in the second position, the roller 23 is in the use position, wherein, when the retracted position, the roller 23 is hidden at the bottom of the laundry treatment module 20, the roller 23 may contact with the ground without applying a force, or may not directly contact with the ground at a distance, which is not limited herein, and when the laundry treatment module 20 moves from the first position to the second position, the roller 23 is switched from the retracted position to the use position, so as to play an auxiliary role during the movement of the laundry treatment module 20, facilitate the movement of the laundry treatment module 20, reduce an external force applied by a user operation, and improve the use experience of the user.

Preferably, the roller 23 is located at the front end of the laundry treating module 20, and when the laundry treating module 20 moves between the first position and the second position, the roller 23 can support the front end of the laundry treating module 20, and can ensure the stability during the moving process, thereby further improving the user experience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry processing apparatus 100 may be a general pulsator washing machine, a top-opening drum washing machine, a clothes dryer or a combined washing machine, for example, another washing machine or clothes dryer is added on top of one washing machine.

A specific embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to fig. 1 to 7, taking a washing machine as an example.

The washing machine includes: frame structure 10, laundry treatment module 20, guide structure 30, drive means 40 and control means.

The frame structure 10 has a receiving space with a front opening, the frame structure 10 includes a top plate 11 and two side plates 12, the top plate 11 is used for placing articles, the two side plates 12 are oppositely arranged along the left-right direction, and the upper ends of the two side plates 12 are connected with the two ends of the top plate 11, so as to semi-surround the frame structure 10.

The clothes treatment module 20 is embedded in the frame structure 10, the top of the clothes treatment module is provided with a clothes taking and placing opening 21, the bottom of the clothes treatment module is provided with a bottom foot component 22 and a roller 23, the roller 23 is positioned at the bottom of the front side of the clothes treatment module 20, the roller 23 can be switched between a withdrawing position and a using position, the roller 23 is hidden at the bottom of the clothes treatment module 20 when the clothes treatment module is in the withdrawing position, and the roller 23 is in abutting connection with the ground when the clothes treatment module is in the using position, so that the clothes treatment module is ingenious in concept and convenient to use. The front of the laundry treating module 20 has a front panel 24, the front panel 24 can close the front opening of the accommodating space, a part of the top of the front panel 24 is recessed to form an avoiding recess 241, and the avoiding recess 241 is suitable for being held by a human hand.

The guide structure 30 includes a support plate 31 and a guide rail 32, the support plate 31 is disposed at the bottom of the accommodating space, the guide rail 32 is disposed at two sides of the support plate 31, the bottom of the laundry treatment module 20 has a sliding portion 25, the sliding portion 25 is slidably engaged with the guide rail 32, the driving device 40 includes a movable connecting rod assembly 41 and a driving member 42, the connecting rod assembly 41 includes a first connecting rod 411 and a second connecting rod 412 hinged to each other, an upper end of the first connecting rod 411 and an upper end of the second connecting rod 412 are connected to the support plate 31, a lower end of the first connecting rod 411 and a lower end of the second connecting rod 412 have supporting feet 43, the driving member 42 is a telescopic push-pull rod, and the driving member 42 is disposed between the upper end of the first connecting rod 411 and the upper end of the second connecting rod 412 and is connected to the first connecting rod 411 and the second connecting rod 412.

As shown in fig. 6, when the washing machine is in a normal operating state or a non-use state, the laundry treatment module 20 is located at the first position, the height of the laundry treatment module 20 is low, and the foot assembly 22 abuts against the ground to support the laundry treatment module 20 and keep the structure stable; the clothing access opening 21 is covered by the top plate 11, and articles can be placed on the top plate 11.

As shown in fig. 7, when the washing machine needs to add or remove laundry, the laundry treating module 20 needs to be withdrawn from the frame structure 10 to be moved to the second position.

Specifically, the control device controls the driving element 42 to start, drives the upper end of the first link 411 and the upper end of the second link 412 to move in a direction of approaching each other, and stops the supporting foot 73 from the ground; further, the positions of the upper ends of the first link 411 and the second link 412 are gradually raised, the support plate 31 is raised, the laundry treating module 20 and the support plate 31 are connected through the guide rail 32 and the sliding portion 25, so that the laundry treating module 20 is raised together, thereby the foot assembly 22 is not contacted with the ground, the user can draw out the laundry treating module 20 by holding the avoiding recess 241 on the front panel 24, the sliding portion 25 is separated from the guide rail 31 by sliding, the roller 23 at the bottom of the laundry treating module 20 is stopped against the ground, and plays a role of supporting and assisting in the movement of the laundry treating module 20, so as to keep the laundry treating module 20 balanced; after the clothes treatment module 20 is drawn out, the clothes taking and placing opening 21 is exposed, and a user can add or take out clothes into the clothes treatment module 20.

According to the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the invention, the stability and reliability of the whole structure of the washing machine during washing are ensured, the user can conveniently put in and take out clothes, the operation process is labor-saving, meanwhile, the top space of the washing machine can be fully utilized, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Other configurations and operations of the laundry treating apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may comprise the first and second features being in direct contact, or may comprise the first and second features being in contact, not directly, but via another feature in between. Also, the first feature being "on," "above" and "over" the second feature includes the first feature being directly on and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature.

In the description herein, references to the description of the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an illustrative embodiment," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples" or the like mean 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, the schematic representations of the terms used above do not necessarily refer 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.

While embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus (100), comprising:

the frame structure (10), the frame structure (10) has a containing space with one side opened, and the top of the frame structure (10) is used for placing objects;

a laundry treatment module (20), said laundry treatment module (20) being movably arranged to said frame structure (10) between a first position and a second position, said laundry treatment module (20) having a laundry access opening (21) at a top portion thereof,

wherein the laundry treatment module (20) is accommodated in the accommodation space with the laundry treatment module (20) in the first position, at least a portion of the laundry access opening (21) is not hidden by the top of the frame structure (10) with the laundry treatment module (20) in the second position, and the height of the laundry treatment module (20) in the second position is higher than the height of the laundry treatment module (20) in the first position,

the bottom of the laundry treatment module (20) having a foot assembly (22), the foot assembly (22) being supported from the ground when the laundry treatment module (20) is in the first position,

when the laundry treatment module is raised, the laundry treatment module is adapted to be extracted from within the frame structure and movable to the second position;

the foot assembly (22) is spaced from the ground when the laundry treatment module (20) is in the second position.

2. The laundry processing apparatus (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame structure (10) comprises a top plate (11) for placing articles and two oppositely arranged side panels (12), the upper ends of the two side panels (12) are connected with both ends of the top plate (11),

the top panel (11) covers the laundry access opening (21) with the laundry treatment module (20) in the first position, and at least a portion of the laundry access opening (21) is uncovered by the top panel (11) with the laundry treatment module (20) in the second position.

3. The laundry processing apparatus (100) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:

a guide structure (30), the guide structure (30) slidably cooperating with the laundry treatment module (20) to move the laundry treatment module (20) between the first position and the second position.

4. The laundry processing apparatus (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that the guiding structure (30) comprises:

the supporting plate (31), the said supporting plate (31) locates the bottom of the said containing space;

the guide rails (32) are arranged on two sides of the support plate (31), and the bottom of the clothes treatment module (20) is provided with a sliding part (25) in sliding fit with the guide rails (32).

5. The laundry processing apparatus (100) according to claim 3, further comprising:

the driving device (40) is connected with the guide structure (30) and used for driving the guide structure (30) to move so as to drive the clothes treatment module (20) to move in the vertical direction.

6. The laundry processing apparatus (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that the driving device (40) comprises:

a movable connecting rod assembly (41), wherein the connecting rod assembly (41) is connected with the guide structure (30) and is used for adjusting the height of the guide structure (30);

the driving piece (42) is connected with the connecting rod assembly (41) and used for driving the connecting rod assembly (41) to move.

7. The laundry treatment apparatus (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that the linkage assembly (41) comprises a first link (411) and a second link (412) hinged to each other, a first end of the first link (411) and a first end of the second link (412) being respectively connected with the guide structure (30), a second end of the first link (411) and a second end of the second link (412) being adapted to stop against the ground.

8. The laundry processing apparatus (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that the driving member (42) is a retractable push-pull rod, the driving member (42) being connected with a first end of the first connecting rod (411) and a first end of the second connecting rod (412), respectively.

9. Laundry treatment apparatus (100) according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that the laundry treatment module (20) is further provided with rollers (23) at the bottom, and when the laundry treatment module (20) is in the second position, the rollers (23) rest against the ground to assist in supporting the laundry treatment module (20).

10. Laundry treatment module (20) according to claim 9, characterized in that the roller (23) is switchable between a retracted position and a use position,

wherein, when the laundry treatment module (20) is in the first position, the roller (23) is in the retracted position, and when the laundry treatment module (20) is in the second position, the roller (23) is in the use position.

11. The laundry treatment apparatus (100) according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that the laundry treatment module (20) comprises a front panel (24), the front panel (24) closing a side opening of the accommodation space when the laundry treatment module (20) is in the first position.

12. The laundry processing apparatus (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that, the top of the front panel (24) has an avoidance recess (241) adapted to be held by a human hand.