Disclosure of Invention
The invention mainly aims to provide a trundle assembly and electrical equipment, which are used for solving the problem that the electrical equipment in the prior art moves or even tilts due to being touched by mistake.
In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a caster assembly including a support structure and a caster structure movably connected to each other, wherein the caster structure is in a suspended state when the support structure is in contact with the ground, and the support structure is in a suspended state when the caster structure is in contact with the ground, and the caster structure is movably disposed with respect to the ground by adjusting at least one of the support structure and the caster structure.
Further, the supporting structure is sleeved on a part of the outer periphery side of the caster structure, and the supporting structure is movably arranged relative to the caster structure.
Further, the moving direction of the supporting structure is perpendicular to the ground.
Further, the supporting structure and the caster structure are in clamping fit.
Further, the caster structure is provided with a first clamping piece, the supporting structure is provided with a second clamping piece matched with the first clamping piece, and at least one of the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece is multiple, so that the supporting structure is kept in a suspended state or the caster structure is kept in a suspended state through the matching clamping of different first clamping pieces and second clamping pieces.
Further, the supporting structure is provided with two second clamping pieces, when the supporting structure is in contact with the ground, the first clamping piece is matched with one of the two second clamping pieces in a clamping mode, when the caster structure is in contact with the ground, the first clamping piece is matched with the other of the two second clamping pieces in a clamping mode, or the caster structure is provided with two first clamping pieces, when the supporting structure is in contact with the ground, the second clamping piece is matched with one of the two first clamping pieces in a clamping mode, and when the caster structure is in contact with the ground, the second clamping piece is matched with the other of the two first clamping pieces in a clamping mode.
Further, the first clamping piece comprises a telescopic lock catch, the second clamping piece is a first open slot, when the supporting structure moves, the lock catch is in a contracted state, and when the supporting structure moves in place, the lock catch is in an extending state and extends out of the first open slot.
Further, the supporting structure comprises a first cylinder body and a second cylinder body which are communicated, the first cylinder body and the second cylinder body are coaxially arranged, the caster structure comprises a shaft body and a hub which are connected, the shaft body is assembled with the first cylinder body, and the second cylinder body is used for accommodating the hub.
Further, the barrel cross-sectional area of the second barrel is larger than the barrel cross-sectional area of the first barrel.
The caster structure comprises a shaft body and a hub which are connected, the shaft body is assembled with the first cylinder, the second cylinder is used for accommodating the hub, the first clamping piece is arranged on the shaft body, and the second clamping piece is arranged on the first cylinder.
Further, the shaft body comprises a connecting shaft and an assembling cylinder, one end of the connecting shaft penetrates through the assembling cylinder and is connected with the hub, a limiting boss is arranged at the second end of the connecting shaft, a limiting check ring is arranged on the first cylinder, when the caster structure is in contact with the ground, and the supporting structure is provided with two second clamping pieces, the limiting check ring is in butt joint with the limiting boss, and the first clamping pieces are matched with the second clamping pieces, close to the second cylinder, of the two second clamping pieces in a clamping mode.
Further, the castor structure further comprises a supporting convex rib, the supporting convex rib is arranged on the shaft body and located below the first clamping piece, when the supporting structure is in contact with the ground and the supporting structure is provided with two second clamping pieces, the supporting convex rib is matched with the second clamping piece, close to the second cylinder, of the two second clamping pieces in a clamping manner, and the first clamping piece is matched with the second clamping piece, far away from the second cylinder, of the two second clamping pieces in a clamping manner.
Further, the supporting ribs and the first clamping pieces are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the shaft body.
Further, the caster structure further comprises a limiting convex rib, wherein the limiting convex rib is arranged on the shaft body and located below the supporting convex rib, the limiting convex rib and the supporting convex rib are located on the same side of the shaft body, the second cylinder body is provided with an avoidance notch, the avoidance notch extends along the axial direction of the second cylinder body and is used for avoiding the supporting convex rib, two limiting convex ribs are arranged, one of the two limiting convex ribs is abutted to one side of the avoidance notch, and the other of the two limiting convex ribs is abutted to the other side of the avoidance notch so as to prevent the supporting structure from rotating when moving.
The first clamping piece comprises two elastic pieces, a fixing bolt and two catches, wherein the two elastic pieces are oppositely arranged, the two elastic pieces are respectively positioned at two radial sides of the connecting shaft, a limiting space is formed between the two elastic pieces, the fixing bolt is used for connecting the two elastic pieces and the connecting shaft, the two catches are respectively arranged at the two second open slots in a telescopic mode, each catch is in a shape of a Chinese character 'ji', and one end of each catch with an opening extends into the limiting space and is in butt joint with the two elastic pieces.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electrical apparatus, including a base and a caster assembly, the caster assembly being connected to the base, the caster assembly being the caster assembly described above.
Further, the electrical equipment is a dehumidifier.
By adopting the technical scheme, the invention provides the electrical equipment with the trundle assembly, and the trundle assembly is arranged into a structural form comprising the supporting structure and the trundle structure, and the supporting structure is movably connected with the trundle structure, so that at least one of the supporting structure and the trundle structure is adjusted, and one of the supporting structure and the trundle structure is contacted with the ground.
When the user needs to move the electrical equipment, the trundle structure of the trundle assembly is in contact with the ground, the supporting structure of the trundle assembly is in a suspended state, the supporting structure plays a supporting role, the phenomenon of moving or even toppling due to stress of the electrical equipment is avoided, and when the user needs to move the electrical equipment, the trundle structure of the trundle assembly is in contact with the ground, the supporting structure is in a suspended state and is movably arranged relative to the ground, so that the electrical equipment is in rolling contact with the ground, and the moving convenience of the electrical equipment is ensured.
Drawings
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the application and together with the description serve to explain the application. In the drawings:
fig. 1 shows a schematic view of a part of the structure of an electrical device according to an alternative embodiment of the invention, in which the supporting structure of the castor assembly is in contact with the ground;
FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic view of the caster structure of the caster assembly of FIG. 1 in contact with the ground;
FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic structural view of the caster assembly of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of a portion of the caster structure of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic view of the caster assembly of FIG. 3 in an exploded condition;
FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional structural view of the caster assembly of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing the structure of the latch of the first clip of the caster structure of FIG. 5;
FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional structural view of the bottom view of the caster assembly of FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the structure of the first clip member of the caster structure of FIG. 6 in a retracted state;
Fig. 10 shows an enlarged schematic view of the structure at a in fig. 9.
Wherein the above figures include the following reference numerals:
1.2, a base body, a caster assembly;
10. the device comprises a supporting structure, a first open slot, a first cylinder, a 121, a limiting retainer ring, a 122, a sliding chute, a 123, a guide surface, a 13, a second cylinder, a 131, an avoiding notch, a 132, an avoiding concave part, a 14, a gasket, a 141 and a notch, wherein the supporting structure is arranged on the first cylinder;
20. A castor structure; 21, a first clamping piece, 211, a lock catch, 2111, an inclined plane, 212, an elastic sheet, 213, a fixing bolt, 22, a shaft body, 221, a connecting shaft, 2211, a limit boss, 222, an assembly cylinder, 2221, a second open slot, 2222, a pin hole, 23, a hub, 24, a supporting rib, 25, a limit rib and 100, and a limit space.
Detailed Description
The following description of the embodiments of the present invention will be made clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which it is apparent that the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses. All other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the invention.
In order to solve the problem that the electrical equipment in the prior art moves or even tilts due to false collision, the invention provides a trundle assembly and the electrical equipment, wherein the electrical equipment comprises a base body 1 and a trundle assembly 2, the trundle assembly 2 is connected with the base body 1, and the trundle assembly 2 is the trundle assembly described above and below.
In the present application, the electrical equipment is a dehumidifier, and the dehumidifier is described below as an example, however, the electrical equipment may be a humidifier, an electric heater, or the like.
As shown in fig. 1 to 10, the caster assembly 2 comprises a support structure 10 and a caster structure 20, wherein the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20 are movably connected, at least one of the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20 is adjusted to enable the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20 to be in contact with the ground, the caster structure 20 is in a suspended state when the support structure 10 is in contact with the ground, the support structure 10 plays a supporting role, and the caster structure 20 is movably arranged relative to the ground when the caster structure 20 is in contact with the ground.
The present application provides an electric device having a caster assembly, which is configured to include a support structure 10 and a caster structure 20, and the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20 are movably connected, such that at least one of the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20 is adjusted such that one of the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20 is in contact with the ground.
Specifically, when the user needs to move the electrical equipment, the castor structure 20 of the castor assembly is in contact with the ground, the supporting structure 10 of the castor assembly is in a suspended state, the supporting structure 10 plays a supporting role, the phenomenon of moving or even toppling due to the stress of the electrical equipment is avoided, when the user needs to move the electrical equipment, the castor structure 20 of the castor assembly is in contact with the ground, the supporting structure 10 is in a suspended state, the castor structure 20 is movably arranged relative to the ground, the electrical equipment is in rolling contact with the ground, and the moving convenience of the electrical equipment is ensured.
As shown in fig. 3, 6 and 9, the support structure 10 is fitted around a part of the outer periphery of the caster structure 20, and the support structure 10 is movably disposed with respect to the caster structure 20. Thus, as the supporting structure 10 is sleeved on the part of the outer periphery of the caster structure 20, the supporting structure 10 can be contacted with the ground by moving the supporting structure 10, or the caster structure 20 can be contacted with the ground, and the operation is convenient and quick.
In the present application, in order to ensure the convenience of operation of adjusting the support structure 10, as shown in fig. 1 to 10, the moving direction of the support structure 10 is perpendicular to the ground. Thus, the supporting structure 10 is suspended by only moving the supporting structure 10 upwards, so that the caster structure 20 is in contact with the ground, or the supporting structure 10 is moved downwards, so that the caster structure 20 is suspended, so that the supporting structure 10 is in contact with the ground.
Optionally, the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20 are snap-fit. In this way, after the position of the support structure 10 is adjusted, the caster structure 20 contacts the ground while the support structure 10 is in a suspended state, ensuring connection stability of the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20, or when the support structure 10 contacts the ground, the caster structure 20 is in a suspended state, ensuring connection stability of the support structure 10 and the caster structure 20.
Optionally, the caster structure 20 has a first clamping member 21, the supporting structure 10 has a second clamping member matched with the first clamping member 21, and at least one of the first clamping member 21 and the second clamping member is a plurality of the first clamping member and the second clamping member, so that the supporting structure 10 is kept in a suspended state or the caster structure 20 is kept in a suspended state by matching and clamping the different first clamping member 21 and the second clamping member. In this way, the connection reliability of the supporting structure 10 and the caster structure 20 is ensured, and meanwhile, the supporting structure 10 can be kept in a suspended state or the caster structure 20 can be kept in a suspended state through the matching and clamping of the different first clamping pieces 21 and the second clamping pieces.
It should be noted that, in the present application, considering that there are two clamping positions in the moving process of the supporting structure 10, it is possible to meet that the supporting structure 10 contacts the ground or meet that the caster structure 20 contacts the ground, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, 5, 6 and 9, the supporting structure 10 has two second clamping members, when the supporting structure 10 contacts the ground, the first clamping member 21 is in clamping fit with one of the two second clamping members, and when the caster structure 20 contacts the ground, the first clamping member 21 is in clamping fit with the other of the two second clamping members. In this way, the reliability of the adjustment of the support structure 10 is ensured.
It should be noted that, in an embodiment of the present application, considering that there are two clamping positions in the moving process of the supporting structure 10, the supporting structure 10 can be contacted with the ground or the castor structure 20 can be contacted with the ground, the castor structure 20 has two first clamping members 21, when the supporting structure 10 is contacted with the ground, the second clamping member is matched with one of the two first clamping members 21 in a clamping manner, and when the castor structure 20 is contacted with the ground, the second clamping member is matched with the other of the two first clamping members 21 in a clamping manner. In this way, the reliability of the adjustment of the support structure 10 is ensured.
As shown in fig. 5 to 10, the first clamping member 21 includes a retractable latch 211, the second clamping member is a first open slot 11, when the support structure 10 moves, the latch 211 is in a retracted state, and when the support structure 10 moves in place, the latch 211 is in an extended state and extends out of the first open slot 11. Like this, through setting the joint cooperation mode between first joint spare 21 and the second joint spare to the cooperation mode of hasp 211 and first open slot 11, under the prerequisite of guaranteeing the joint reliability of first joint spare 21 and second joint spare, still ensured the structure of first joint spare 21 and second joint spare simple enough, the manufacturing of being convenient for to be favorable to electrical equipment's economic nature.
As shown in fig. 1 to 3, fig. 5, fig. 6 and fig. 9, the supporting structure 10 includes a first cylinder 12 and a second cylinder 13 which are in communication, and the first cylinder 12 and the second cylinder 13 are coaxially disposed, and the caster structure 20 includes a shaft 22 and a hub 23 which are connected, the shaft 22 being assembled with the first cylinder 12, and the second cylinder 13 for receiving the hub 23. In this way, it is ensured that the overall volume of the castor assembly 2 is sufficiently small to avoid occupying a large installation space.
It should be noted that, in the present application, considering that the caster structure 20 includes the axle 22 and the hub 23 connected, and the volume of the hub 23 is larger than that of the axle 22, in order to ensure that the second cylinder 13 can effectively receive the hub 23, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, and as shown in fig. 5, 6 and 9, the cylinder cross-sectional area of the second cylinder 13 is larger than that of the first cylinder 12. In this way, the second cylinder 13 is ensured to have sufficient space to receive the hub 23.
As shown in fig. 1 to 3, fig. 5, fig. 6 and fig. 9, the supporting structure 10 comprises a first cylinder 12 and a second cylinder 13 which are communicated, the first cylinder 12 and the second cylinder 13 are coaxially arranged, the caster structure 20 comprises a shaft 22 and a hub 23 which are connected, the shaft 22 is assembled with the first cylinder 12, the second cylinder 13 is used for accommodating the hub 23, the first clamping piece 21 is arranged on the shaft 22, and the second clamping piece is arranged on the first cylinder 12. Thus, since the shaft body 22 is assembled with the first cylinder body 12, the first clamping member 21 is arranged on the shaft body 22, and the second clamping member is arranged on the first cylinder body 12, so that the reliability of the clamping fit of the first clamping member 21 and the second clamping member is ensured.
As shown in fig. 5 to 10, the two first open grooves 11 are provided at intervals along the axial direction of the first cylinder body 12, and when the support structure 10 is moved upward or downward, the lock catch 211 is in a contracted state, a slide groove 122 is formed on the cylinder wall surface of the first cylinder body 12 between the two first open grooves 11, the slide groove 122 plays a guiding role for the lock catch 211, and also the smooth upward or downward movement of the support structure 10 can be ensured.
As shown in fig. 3, 5 and 8, the axle body 22 includes a connecting axle 221 and an assembling cylinder 222, one end of the connecting axle 221 passes through the assembling cylinder 222 and is connected with the hub 23, the second end of the connecting axle 221 has a limiting boss 2211, the first cylinder 12 has a limiting retainer ring 121, when the caster structure 20 contacts the ground and the supporting structure 10 has two second clamping pieces, the limiting retainer ring 121 is abutted with the limiting boss 2211, and the first clamping piece 21 is matched with a second clamping piece, which is close to the second cylinder 13, of the two second clamping pieces. Like this, when bearing structure 10 moves in place, and truckle structure 20 and ground contact, spacing retaining ring 121 and spacing boss 2211 butt, the second joint spare joint cooperation that is close to second barrel 13 in first joint spare 21 and the two second joint spare is favorable to preventing bearing structure 10 from appearing the drunkenness phenomenon from top to bottom, ensures that bearing structure 10 can steadily keep unsettled state.
As shown in fig. 5, 7 and 9, the caster structure 20 further includes a supporting rib 24, where the supporting rib 24 is disposed on the shaft 22 and is located below the first clamping member 21, and when the supporting structure 10 contacts the ground and the supporting structure 10 has two second clamping members, the supporting rib 24 is in clamping fit with a second clamping member of the two second clamping members, which is close to the second cylinder 13, and the first clamping member 21 is in clamping fit with a second clamping member of the two second clamping members, which is far away from the second cylinder 13. Like this, when bearing structure 10 moves in place and contacts with ground, and truckle structure 20 is in the unsettled state, support bead 24 and the second joint spare joint cooperation that is close to second barrel 13 in two second joint spare, first joint spare 21 and the second joint spare joint cooperation that keeps away from second barrel 13 in two second joint spare are favorable to preventing bearing structure 10 from appearing the play phenomenon from top to bottom, ensure that bearing structure 10 can steadily keep the state with ground contact.
As shown in fig. 3 to 6 and 9, the support rib 24 and the first engaging piece 21 are disposed at intervals in the axial direction of the shaft body 22. The axial direction of the shaft body 22 is also the moving direction of the support structure 10, so that the first opening groove 11 positioned below on the support structure 10 can be abutted with the support rib 24 when the support structure 10 moves downwards.
As shown in fig. 3 to 6 and 9, the caster structure 20 further includes a spacing rib 25, the spacing rib 25 is disposed on the shaft body 22 and is located below the supporting rib 24, the spacing rib 25 and the supporting rib 24 are both located below the shaft body 22 and have an avoidance gap 131 with the second cylinder 13, the avoidance gap 131 extends along the axial direction of the second cylinder 13 and is disposed, the avoidance gap 131 is used for avoiding the supporting rib 24, two spacing ribs 25 are provided, one of the two spacing ribs 25 is abutted with one side of the avoidance gap 131, and the other of the two spacing ribs 25 is abutted with the other side of the avoidance gap 131 so as to prevent the support structure 10 from rotating when moving. In this way, it is ensured that the support structure 10 is kept moving only up and down without rotation during movement, thereby ensuring the reliability of the engagement of the first engagement member 21 with the second engagement member.
As shown in fig. 5, 7 and 8, two second open slots 2221 are formed in the wall of the assembly barrel 222, the two second open slots 2221 are oppositely arranged and located at two radial sides of the assembly barrel 222, the first clamping piece 21 comprises two elastic pieces 212, a fixing bolt 213 and two lock catches 211, wherein the two elastic pieces 212 are oppositely arranged, the two elastic pieces 212 are respectively located at two radial sides of the connecting shaft 221, a limit space 100 is formed between the two elastic pieces 212, the fixing bolt 213 is used for connecting the two elastic pieces 212 and the connecting shaft 221, the two lock catches 211 are respectively arranged at the two second open slots 2221 in a telescopic manner, each lock catch 211 is in a shape of a Chinese character 'ji', and one end of each lock catch 211 with an opening extends into the limit space 100 and is abutted against the two elastic pieces 212. Thus, the user can press the two latches 211 by hand, the two latches 211 are stressed and press the two elastic sheets 212, and the two elastic sheets 212 are pressed to deform and give way, so that the two latches 211 move inwards.
As shown in fig. 10, when the two latches 211 move inward, the inclined surfaces 2111 on the latches 211 are engaged with the guide surface 123 on the first cylinder 12, and the inclined angle of the inclined surface 2111 is different from the inclined angle of the guide surface 123, so that the inclined surfaces 2111 and the guide surface 123 are ensured to be in line contact, and smooth inward movement of the latches 211 is ensured.
As shown in fig. 5, the supporting structure 10 further includes a gasket 14, where the gasket 14 is connected to the bottom of the second cylinder 13, and the gasket 14 protects the bottom of the second cylinder 13, and a gap 141 is formed at a position of the gasket 14 opposite to the avoidance gap 131, so as to ensure the suitability of the gasket 14 and the bottom of the second cylinder 13.
As shown in fig. 5, the upper surface of the second cylinder 13 is formed with a recess 132, and when the user manually presses the two latches 211, the recess 132 functions to avoid the user's hand, thereby ensuring the convenience of operation for the user.
It should be noted that, in the present application, when the lock catch 211 just enters the first opening groove 11 located above, the supporting rib 24 just snaps into the first opening groove 11 located below, as shown in fig. 3, the distance between the two first opening grooves 11 is L1, and when the hub 23 contacts the ground, the distance from the first opening groove 11 located below to the supporting rib 24 is L2, l1=l2.
It is noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular is also intended to include the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and furthermore, it is to be understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" when used in this specification are taken to specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, devices, components, and/or combinations thereof.
The relative arrangement of the components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention unless it is specifically stated otherwise. Meanwhile, it should be understood that the sizes of the respective parts shown in the drawings are not drawn in actual scale for convenience of description. Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to one of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but should be considered part of the specification where appropriate. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely illustrative, and not a limitation. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, no further discussion thereof is necessary in subsequent figures.
Spatially relative terms, such as "above," "upper" and "upper surface," "above" and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one device or feature's spatial relationship to another device or feature as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "above" or "over" other devices or structures would then be oriented "below" or "beneath" the other devices or structures. Thus, the process is carried out, the exemplary term "above" may be included. Upper and lower. Two orientations below. The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
It is noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular is also intended to include the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and furthermore, it is to be understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" when used in this specification are taken to specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, devices, components, and/or combinations thereof.
It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the description and the claims of the present application and the above figures are used for distinguishing between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used may be interchanged where appropriate such that embodiments of the application described herein may be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or otherwise described herein.
The above description is only of the preferred embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention, but various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.