CN110029475A - A kind of Controls Palette and clothes treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, and discloses a control panel assembly and clothing treatment equipment. The control panel assembly includes a mounting seat, a console and a connecting mechanism. is configured to control the operation of the clothes treating device, the connecting mechanism is respectively connected to the mounting seat and the console, the connecting mechanism can be deformed and/or moved under the action of external force to adjust the height of the console relative to the mounting seat, the clothes treating device includes the above-mentioned Control Panel Components. In the present invention, a connecting mechanism is provided between the mounting base and the console, and the connecting mechanism can deform and/or move under the action of external force to adjust the height of the console relative to the mounting base, thereby supporting the console at different heights At the same time, users can adjust the console to a suitable position for their own control by simply pulling or pressing the console, so as to meet the needs of users of different heights.

Description

A control panel assembly and clothing treatment equipment

technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, and in particular, to a control panel assembly and clothing treatment equipment.

Background technique

In the existing laundry processing equipment such as a front-loading washing machine, the control panel is usually arranged on the top of the front panel of the box body, and is connected to the front panel by a fixing structure such as a buckle or a screw.

In order to meet the needs of different users, the existing clothing processing equipment has different heights of the boxes according to the difference in capacity or function. For clothing processing equipment with a lower box height, when the height of the user does not match the height of the box. At the time, the user is required to observe and operate the control panel in a posture such as bending over or squatting, so as to control the clothing processing device, causing inconvenience to the user and affecting the user's use experience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a control panel assembly and a clothing treatment device, which can meet the usage requirements of users of different heights.

For this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

A control panel assembly comprising:

a mounting seat, configured to be connected with the casing of the laundry treatment device;

a console configured to control the operation of the laundry treatment device;

A connecting mechanism is respectively connected to the mounting seat and the console, and the connecting mechanism can deform and/or move under the action of an external force to adjust the height of the console relative to the mounting seat.

Preferably, both ends of the connecting mechanism are rotatably connected to the mounting seat and the console, respectively.

Preferably, one end of the connecting mechanism is connected to the console, and the other end is slidably connected to the mounting seat.

Preferably, the connecting mechanism is a telescopic piece whose two ends are respectively connected with the mounting seat and the console.

Preferably, the connecting mechanism comprises a single-layer or multi-layer support;

When the connecting mechanism includes a single-layer support member, both ends of the support member are rotatably connected to the mounting seat and the console, respectively;

When the connecting mechanism includes multiple layers of the support members, the multiple layers of the support members are rotated and connected in sequence, the support members on the lowermost layer are rotatably connected to the mounting seat, and the support members on the uppermost layer are rotatably connected to the mounting seat. the console.

Preferably, the connection mechanism includes single-layer or multi-layer support members, each of the support members is provided with a balance member, and the support member and the balance member of the same layer are intersected with each other and rotationally connected;

When the connecting mechanism includes a single layer of the support member, both ends of the support member are respectively connected to the mounting seat and the console in rotation, and the two ends of the balance member are respectively slidably connected to the mounting seat and the console. the console;

When the connecting mechanism includes multiple layers of the support members, among the two adjacent layers, the support members of one layer are rotatably connected to the balance members of the other layer, and the support members located at the lowermost layer are rotatably connected to the balance member of the other layer. In the mounting seat, the balance member on the lowermost layer is slidably connected to the mounting seat, the support member on the uppermost layer is rotatably connected to the console, and the balancer on the uppermost layer is slidably connected to the mounting seat. console.

Preferably, the mounting seat and the console are respectively provided with elongated holes, a clamping head is slidably arranged in the elongated holes, and the extension direction of the elongated holes is perpendicular to the height adjustment direction of the console , the mounting seat and the console are connected to the balance piece through the clip.

Preferably, the connecting mechanism is connected to the console through a rotating part, and the console can be rotated relative to the rotating part to adjust the orientation of the console.

Preferably, when the console is adjusted to the lowest height, the console abuts on the top surface of the mounting seat, and the connecting mechanism is accommodated in the mounting seat and the console.

Preferably, the connecting mechanism is provided with a hollow groove or a hollow lumen, which is used to hide the electric control cable connecting the console and the clothes treating device.

A laundry treatment apparatus includes the above-mentioned control panel assembly.

Beneficial effects of the present invention:

A connecting mechanism is arranged between the mounting base and the console, and the connecting mechanism can deform and/or move under the action of external force to adjust the height of the console relative to the mounting base, so as to support the console at different heights. Users can By simply pulling or pressing the console, it can be adjusted to a suitable position for your own control, so that it can meet the needs of users of different heights.

The setting of the rotating part makes the console not only can adjust the height position, but also can adjust the orientation, so that the user can turn the knob and the display screen toward himself through a simple rotation, which is convenient for observation and operation.

The balance piece rotates on the basis of the support piece to reliably support the support piece or the console, to ensure that the support pieces of each layer of the connecting mechanism rotate synchronously, to avoid the console from skewing during the lifting process, and when the connecting mechanism is retracted, the support piece and the After the balance pieces are cross-folded, they are accommodated in the frame-shaped structure of the mounting seat and the accommodating groove of the console.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a control panel assembly in one state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the control panel assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention in another state.

In the picture:

1. Mounting seat;

2. Console; 21. Knob; 22. Display screen;

3. Connecting mechanism; 31. Supporting member; 32. Balance member;

100, long hole; 200, chuck.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, and are intended to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected" and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, a mechanical The connection can also be an electrical connection, it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be an internal connection between two elements or an interaction relationship between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature "on" or "under" a second feature may include the first feature and the second feature in direct contact, or may include the first feature and the second feature is not in direct contact but through another feature between them. Also, the first feature being "above", "over" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature is "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower level than the second feature.

The technical solutions of the present invention are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific embodiments.

Example 1

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the present invention provides a control panel assembly including a mounting base 1 , a console 2 and a connecting mechanism 3 . Wherein, the mounting base 1 is configured to be connected with the casing of the clothes treating device, the console 2 is configured to control the operation of the clothes treating device, the connecting mechanism 3 is respectively connected to the mounting seat 1 and the console 2, and the connecting mechanism 3 acts on the external force. The lower part can be deformed and/or moved to adjust the height of the console 2 relative to the mounting base 1 .

In the present invention, a connecting mechanism 3 is provided between the mounting base 1 and the console 2, and the connecting mechanism 3 can deform and/or move under the action of external force, so as to adjust the height of the console 2 relative to the mounting base 1, so as to connect the console 2 is supported at different heights, and users can simply pull or press the console 2 to adjust it to a position suitable for their own control, so as to meet the needs of users of different heights.

Optionally, the connection mechanism 3 is provided with a hollow groove or a hollow lumen, which is used to hide the electric control cable connecting the console 2 with the clothes treating device, so as to avoid the occurrence of stranded wires during the movement of the console 2 .

Optionally, the connecting mechanism 3 is provided with a layer, which is rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 and the console 2, and the connecting mechanism 3 can rotate relative to the mounting base 1 and the console 2 under the action of external force, and the connecting mechanism 3 is at different angles. have different heights, so that the console 2 can be supported at different heights.

Specifically, the connection mechanism 3 includes a support member 31, two ends of the support member 31 are rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 and the console 2, respectively. The support member 31 is a rod-shaped or plate-shaped structure, which occupies a small space when folded, and can pass through when opened. Adjust the angle between it and the mounting base 1 and the console 2 to support the console 2 at different heights.

Optionally, when the console 2 is adjusted to the lowest height, the console 2 abuts against the top surface of the mounting base 1 , and the connecting mechanism 3 is accommodated in the mounting base 1 and the console 2 .

Specifically, the mounting seat 1 is a hollow frame-shaped structure, the console 2 is provided with a receiving groove on the side facing the mounting seat 1, and the two ends of the connecting mechanism 3 are respectively connected to the inner side of the frame-shaped structure and the receiving groove, so as to The connecting mechanism 3 is stowed away, that is, when the console 2 is adjusted to the lowest height, it can be accommodated in the frame-shaped structure and the accommodating groove.

Optionally, the console 2 is provided with a knob 21 and/or a display screen 22 , and the user can control the laundry treatment device by operating the knob 21 and/or the display screen 22 . In this embodiment, the console 2 is provided with a knob 21 and a display screen 22, the knob 21 and the display screen 22 are located on the same plane, and the plane on which the knob 21 and the display screen 22 are located is in the shape of the top surface of the laundry treatment equipment case. The included angle is set to further facilitate the user's observation and operation.

Optionally, the connecting mechanism 3 is connected to the console 2 through a rotating part, and the console 2 can be rotated relative to the rotating part to adjust the orientation of the console 2 . The rotation plane of the console 2 relative to the rotating part is perpendicular or parallel to the height adjustment direction of the console 2 . When the rotation plane of the console 2 relative to the rotating part is perpendicular to the height adjustment direction of the console 2, since the knob 21 and the display screen 22 on the console 2 are inclined, the orientation of the console 2 in the horizontal circumferential direction can be adjusted. ; When the rotation plane of the console 2 relative to the rotating part is parallel to the height adjustment direction of the console 2, the orientation adjustment in the vertical pitch direction of the console 2 can be performed.

With the above arrangement, the console 2 can not only adjust the height position, but also adjust the orientation, so that the user can turn the knob 21 and the display screen 22 toward himself by simply rotating, which is convenient for observation and operation. In this embodiment, the rotating part is a structure with a rotating shaft, and the console 2 is connected with the rotating part through the rotating shaft.

In addition to the above-mentioned supports 31 rotatably connected at both ends, the connecting mechanism 3 can also be a sliding rod, the sliding rod is slidably connected to the mounting seat 1, and the top end is fixedly or rotatably connected to the console 2, and the sliding direction of the sliding rod is: In the vertical direction, the user can adjust the height of the console 2 by pulling or pressing the console 2 to drive the sliding bar to slide relative to the mounting base 1 .

In addition to the support member 31 or the sliding rod, the connecting mechanism 3 can also be a telescopic member that can be extended and retracted under the action of an external force, such as a telescopic rod, etc. Both ends are connected to the mounting base 1 and the console 2 respectively.

Embodiment 2

This embodiment provides a control panel assembly, and the same or corresponding components as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same or corresponding reference numerals as those in the first embodiment. For the sake of brevity, only the points of difference from the first embodiment are described. The difference lies in that: the connecting mechanism 3 includes multi-layer supports 31, a plurality of supports 31 are rotated and connected in sequence, the support 31 at one end is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 1, and the support 31 at the other end is rotatably connected to the console. 2.

Specifically, the supporting member 31 is a rod-shaped or plate-shaped structure, and the plurality of supporting members 31 are connected end to end in sequence, and the free ends of the supporting members 31 located at both ends are rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 and the console 2 respectively. The plurality of supporting members 31 It can be folded and folded in a serpentine shape, and stored in the frame-shaped structure and the accommodating groove.

Embodiment 3

This embodiment provides a control panel assembly, and the same or corresponding components as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same or corresponding reference numerals as those in the first embodiment. For the sake of brevity, only the points of difference from the first embodiment are described. The difference lies in that: the connecting mechanism 3 is provided with a layer, including a support member 31 and a balance member 32, the support member 31 and the balance member 32 are intersected with each other and are connected in rotation, and the two ends of the support member 31 are respectively connected to the mounting base 1 and the control member rotatably. In the table 2, the two ends of the balance member 32 are slidably connected to the mounting base 1 and the console 2, respectively.

Specifically, the support member 31 and the balance member 32 are both rod-shaped or plate-shaped structures. After the two are cross-connected, the lower ends are respectively connected to the mounting base 1, and the upper ends are respectively connected to the console 2. Since the support member 31 is rotationally connected, The balance member 32 is slidingly connected, so that when the console 2 is lifted and lowered relative to the mounting base 1, the balance member 32 rotates based on the support member 31 to reliably support the console 2 and prevent the console 2 from rising and falling during the lifting process. When tilted, when the connecting mechanism 3 is retracted, the support member 31 and the balance member 32 are overlapped and stored in the frame-shaped structure and the accommodating groove.

More specifically, the mounting base 1 and the console 2 are respectively provided with an elongated hole 100, the extension direction of the elongated hole 100 is perpendicular to the height adjustment direction of the console 2, and a clamping head 200 is slidably arranged in the elongated hole 100, Both the mounting base 1 and the console 2 are connected to the balance member 32 through the clamp 200 .

Embodiment 4

This embodiment provides a control panel assembly, and the same or corresponding components as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same or corresponding reference numerals as those in the first embodiment. For the sake of brevity, only the points of difference from the first embodiment are described. The difference is that the connecting mechanism 3 includes multiple layers of supports 31, each support 31 is provided with a balancer 32, the supporters 31 and the balancer 32 on the same layer cross each other and are connected in rotation, and two adjacent layers Among them, the support member 31 of one layer is rotatably connected to the balance member 32 of the other layer, the support member 31 at one end (the lowermost layer) is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 1, and the balance member 32 at one end (the lowermost layer) is slidably connected to the installation seat 1. In the base 1 , the support member 31 at the other end (the uppermost layer) is rotatably connected to the console 2 , and the balance member 32 at the other end (the uppermost layer) is slidably connected to the console 2 .

Specifically, the support member 31 and the balance member 32 are both rod-shaped or plate-shaped structures. After the two are cross-connected, the support member 31 and the balance member 32 are alternately terminated from bottom to top, and the free end of the lowermost support member 31 is connected by rotation. In the mounting seat 1, the free end of the uppermost support member 31 is rotatably connected to the console 2, the free end of the lowermost balance member 32 is slidably connected to the mounting seat 1, and the free end of the uppermost balance member 32 is slidingly connected to the control panel. Desk 2. As shown in FIG. 1 , in this embodiment, the connecting mechanism 3 is provided with two layers.

When the console 2 moves up and down relative to the mounting base 1, the balancer 32 rotates with the support 31 as the reference to reliably support the support 31 or the console 2 to ensure that the supports 31 of the connection mechanisms 3 of each layer rotate synchronously, avoiding The console 2 is tilted during the lifting and lowering process, and when the connecting mechanism 3 is retracted, the support member 31 and the balance member 32 are overlapped and stored in the frame-shaped structure and the accommodating groove.

Embodiment 5

This embodiment provides a clothing treatment device, including the control panel assembly in any of the above embodiments. Specifically, the mounting base 1 is fixedly mounted on the top of the front panel of the clothes treatment device box, and the console 2 is connected to the clothes treatment device. The connected electrical control cables are hidden in the hollow grooves or hollow lumen of the connecting mechanism 3, and are connected to the internal driver of the laundry treatment device through terminals at the ends to avoid the problem of stranded wires. Hollow grooves or hollow lumen are formed on the bodies of 31 and the balancer 32, and the electric control cable passes through the hollow grooves or hollow lumen and is connected to the internal driver of the clothes treating device.

Specifically, the user can lift the console 2 from the mounting base 1 according to his own habits, and when the console 2 is used in a high position, he can simply rotate the console 2 through the rotating part, and turn the knob 21 and the display screen 22 toward After the control is completed, the user only needs to press down the console 2 gently, the scissor-type connecting mechanism 3 will return to the retracted state, and the console 2 will be re-embedded in the box, which does not affect the appearance of the clothes treatment equipment. .

In this embodiment, the laundry treatment device is a drum washing machine, in addition to this, it can also be a clothes dryer or an all-in-one washing and drying machine.

Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention are only examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, rather than limiting the embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, changes or modifications in other different forms can also be made on the basis of the above description. There is no need and cannot be exhaustive of all implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims (11)

1. A control panel assembly, characterized in that, comprising: a mounting seat (1), configured to be connected with the casing of the clothes treating device; a console (2) configured to control the operation of the laundry treatment device; A connecting mechanism (3), respectively connected to the mounting seat (1) and the console (2), the connecting mechanism (3) can be deformed and/or moved under the action of an external force to adjust the console ( 2) The height relative to the mounting seat (1). 2 . The control panel assembly according to claim 1 , wherein two ends of the connecting mechanism ( 3 ) are rotatably connected to the mounting seat ( 1 ) and the console ( 2 ), respectively. 3 . 3. The control panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein one end of the connecting mechanism (3) is connected to the console (2), and the other end is slidably connected to the mounting seat (1). 4 . The control panel assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting mechanism ( 3 ) is a telescopic piece whose two ends are respectively connected with the mounting seat ( 1 ) and the console ( 2 ). 5 . 5. The control panel assembly according to claim 2, wherein the connecting mechanism (3) comprises a single-layer or multi-layer support member (31); When the connecting mechanism (3) includes a single layer of the supporting member (31), both ends of the supporting member (31) are rotatably connected to the mounting seat (1) and the console (2), respectively; When the connecting mechanism (3) includes multiple layers of the support members (31), the multiple layers of the support members (31) are rotated and connected in sequence, and the support member (31) located at the lowermost layer is rotated and connected to the mounting seat (1), the support member (31) on the uppermost layer is rotatably connected to the console (2). 6. The control panel assembly according to claim 2, wherein the connecting mechanism (3) comprises a single-layer or multi-layer support member (31), and each support member (31) is provided with a balance a piece (32), the support piece (31) and the balance piece (32) on the same layer intersect with each other and are rotatably connected; When the connecting mechanism (3) includes a single layer of the support (31), both ends of the support (31) are rotatably connected to the mounting seat (1) and the console (2), respectively, so that the Both ends of the balance member (32) are slidably connected to the mounting seat (1) and the console (2) respectively; When the connecting mechanism (3) includes multiple layers of the support members (31), in two adjacent layers, the support member (31) of one layer is rotatably connected to the balance member (32) of the other layer , the support member (31) located on the bottommost layer is rotatably connected to the mounting seat (1), the balance member (32) located on the bottommost layer is slidably connected to the mounting seat (1), and the The support member (31) is rotatably connected to the console (2), and the balance member (32) on the uppermost layer is slidably connected to the console (2). 7. The control panel assembly according to claim 6, wherein the mounting seat (1) and the console (2) are respectively provided with elongated holes (100), and the elongated holes (100) ) is slidably provided with a clamping head (200), the extension direction of the elongated hole (100) is perpendicular to the height adjustment direction of the console (2), the mounting seat (1) and the console (2) ) is connected to the balance piece (32) through the clamp head (200). 8. The control panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, the connecting mechanism (3) is connected to the console (2) through a rotating part, and the console (2) can be relatively Rotate on the rotating part to adjust the orientation of the console (2). 9. The control panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, when the console (2) is adjusted to the lowest height, the console (2) abuts against the mounting seat (1) ), the connecting mechanism (3) is accommodated in the mounting seat (1) and the console (2). 10. The control panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the connecting mechanism (3) is provided with a hollow groove or a hollow lumen for concealing the console (2) and clothing Handle the electrical control cables connected to the device. 11. A laundry treatment device, characterized in that it comprises the control panel assembly of any one of claims 1-10.