Laundry care cabinet

Abstract

The application discloses a clothes care cabinet, which comprises a care cabinet shell, a care chamber, a dehumidification chamber arranged in the care chamber and used for dehumidifying the care chamber, a first channel, a second channel, a moisture transfer member arranged in the dehumidification chamber and used for absorbing moisture in the dehumidification chamber and guiding dry air into the care chamber, and the moisture transfer member has an adsorption area in communication with an air inlet of the second channel and a desorption area used for discharging moisture adsorbed in the adsorption area. The clothes care cabinet is provided with the dehumidification chamber, the dehumidification module is integrated in the dehumidification chamber, the application space of the clothes treatment cabinet is improved, the power of the equipment is reduced, and energy is saved. In addition, the dehumidification is concentratedly treated, the efficiency of the clothes care cabinet is improved, and the production cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing processing equipment, and more specifically, relates to a clothing care cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Garment care equipment is a machine that can dry clean, dry, and remove wrinkles from clothes. Common garment care equipment includes dry cleaning machines for dry cleaning, dryers for drying clothes, and garment care machines for removing wrinkles.

[0003] With the continuous advancement of garment care equipment technology, these devices are gaining popularity among more and more families. Currently, most garment care equipment uses a hot air circulation system to care for clothes, achieving functions such as drying and deodorizing. A hot air circulation system generally includes an air duct and a fan and dehumidifying / heating device installed within it. Air enters the duct through the return air inlet under the action of the fan, is dehumidified and heated by the dehumidifying / heating device, and then exits through the air outlet back into the garment care unit to care for the clothes. However, hot air circulation systems are not integrated, resulting in higher power requirements for the care equipment and the inability to achieve centralized processing. Furthermore, the use of ducts leads to issues such as low airflow, long drying times, and high costs.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a garment care cabinet. By setting up a dehumidification chamber, the dehumidification module is integrated into the dehumidification chamber, which reduces the power of the equipment and saves energy. Secondly, by centralizing the dehumidification process, the efficiency of the garment care cabinet is improved and production costs are saved.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a garment care cabinet, comprising,

[0007] Nursing cabinet shell;

[0008] A nursing compartment is located inside the nursing cabinet shell, and one side of the nursing compartment has an opening for storing and retrieving nursing garments;

[0009] A dehumidification chamber is provided inside the nursing chamber for dehumidifying the nursing chamber;

[0010] The first channel has one end connected to the nursing chamber and the other end connected to the dehumidification chamber, and is used to introduce the moisture in the nursing chamber into the dehumidification chamber.

[0011] The second channel, with an air inlet at one end and an air outlet at the other end, is connected to the nursing chamber and is used to introduce dry air into the nursing chamber.

[0012] A moisture transfer unit is installed in the dehumidification chamber to absorb moisture in the dehumidification chamber and introduce dry air into the nursing chamber.

[0013] The moisture transfer component has:

[0014] The adsorption zone is connected to the air inlet of the second channel and is used to adsorb the moisture inside the dehumidified chamber and introduce dry air into the second channel.

[0015] The desorption zone is used to receive the moisture adsorbed in the adsorption zone and then discharge it.

[0016] Furthermore, the dehumidification chamber is located at the bottom of the nursing chamber.

[0017] Furthermore, the nursing chamber is provided with a dehumidifying shell, which is located inside the shell. The air inlet of the first channel and the air outlet of the second channel are located on the shell and communicate with the nursing chamber.

[0018] Furthermore, the air inlet of the first channel is located on the side wall of the housing, and the air outlet of the second channel is located on the top wall of the housing.

[0019] Furthermore, the outer shell is disposed on the side wall adjacent to the opening of the nursing chamber, and the air inlet of the first channel is disposed on the other side wall adjacent to the opening of the nursing chamber. The outer shell and the bottom wall of the nursing chamber form a stepped structure on the left and right sides.

[0020] Alternatively, the outer casing is disposed on the rear wall opposite to the opening of the nursing chamber, the air inlet of the first channel is disposed facing the opening of the nursing chamber, and the outer casing and the bottom wall of the nursing chamber form a stepped structure.

[0021] Furthermore, the garment care cabinet also includes a third channel, one end of which is an air inlet connected to the air outlet of the desorption zone, and the other end is an air outlet connected to the care chamber;

[0022] Alternatively, the air outlet of the third channel may be connected to the second channel.

[0023] Furthermore, the garment care cabinet also includes a condensation unit, which is disposed in the dehumidification chamber for condensing the moisture in the dehumidification chamber;

[0024] A condensate tray, which can be pulled out, is installed on the outer casing to collect condensate.

[0025] Furthermore, the outer casing has an inlet / outlet on the side wall facing the opening;

[0026] The condensate box is removable and installed in the dehumidification chamber via the inlet and outlet, located above the air inlet of the first channel.

[0027] Alternatively, the condensate box can be pulled out and installed in the dehumidification chamber via the inlet and outlet, located on the same side wall as the opening of the clothing care chamber.

[0028] Furthermore, the dehumidification chamber is also provided with a sealed chamber, the desorption zone is located inside the sealed chamber, and the adsorption zone is located outside the sealed chamber; the air inlet of the third channel is connected to the sealed chamber;

[0029] A circulating fan is installed outside the sealed chamber and inside the second channel to introduce the dehumidified air into the nursing chamber.

[0030] The sealed chamber is also equipped with a heating unit, which is located on the air inlet side of the desorption zone and is used to heat the desorption zone.

[0031] Furthermore, a regeneration fan is also provided in the sealed chamber, located on the air outlet side of the desorption zone and connected to the air inlet of the third channel, for discharging moisture from the desorption zone.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0033] (1) The present invention integrates the dehumidification module in the dehumidification chamber by setting a dehumidification chamber in the garment care cabinet and setting the dehumidification chamber in the care chamber, thereby reducing the power of the equipment and saving energy. Secondly, the efficiency of the garment care cabinet is improved and production costs are saved by centralized dehumidification.

[0034] (2) The present invention sets up an adsorption zone and a desorption zone in the moisture transfer component. The adsorption zone adsorbs the moisture discharged from the treatment chamber, and the desorption zone receives the moisture absorbed by the adsorption zone. This can concentrate a large volume of low-concentration water vapor into a small volume of high-concentration water vapor. The dry air is then introduced into the treatment chamber through a second channel to prevent the inside of the care chamber from becoming damp and breeding odors, bacteria and mold. This reduces the investment and operating costs of the clothing care cabinet, improves the treatment efficiency of moisture removal, and thus improves the drying efficiency of household appliances.

[0035] (3) The present invention sets the dehumidification chamber at the bottom of the care chamber, places the care chamber inside the outer shell, and sets the outer shell close to the side wall adjacent to the opening of the care chamber. The air inlet of the first channel faces the other side wall adjacent to the opening of the care chamber. The outer shell and the bottom wall of the care chamber form a left-right stepped structure. Alternatively, the outer shell is set on the rear wall opposite to the opening of the care chamber, and the air inlet of the first channel faces the opening of the care chamber. The outer shell and the bottom wall of the care chamber form a front-back stepped structure. This can effectively achieve the care of clothes of different lengths and sizes, prevent wrinkles from forming at the bottom of the clothes, and improve the care effect of the clothes.

[0036] (4) The present invention sets up a third channel, one end of which is connected to the sealed chamber and the other end is an air outlet. A condensation unit is set up on the third channel to convert the high concentration of water vapor in the desorption zone into condensate and dry gas, and then introduce the dry gas into the nursing chamber to prevent the nursing chamber from being damp and breeding odors, bacteria and mold. It also shortens the drying time and avoids the technical problem of water vapor leaving stains in the nursing chamber due to excessive drying time.

[0037] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a garment care cabinet according to the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment care cabinet according to the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 This is the present invention. Figure 2 Another structural diagram;

[0042] Figure 4 This is the present invention. Figure 3 Enlarged view of section AA;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment care cabinet according to the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment care cabinet according to the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment care cabinet according to the present invention.

[0046] In the diagram: 1. Nursing cabinet shell; 11. Outer shell; 2. Nursing chamber; 21. Opening; 3. Dehumidification chamber; 31. Sealed chamber; 311. Heating unit; 4. First channel; 41. Air inlet; 5. Second channel; 51. Circulating fan; 52. Air outlet; 6. Third channel; 61. Regeneration fan; 62. Condensation unit; 63. Drainage pipe; 64. Exhaust pipe; 7. Moisture transfer component; 71. Adsorption zone; 72. Desorption zone; 73. Transmission mechanism; 74. Motor; 75. Shell; 76. Rotary wheel; 8. Condensate box; 9. Air outlet channel; 10. Suspension structure.

[0047] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0049] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0050] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the clothing care cabinet of the present invention includes a care cabinet shell 1, a care chamber 2, a dehumidification chamber 3, a first channel 4, a second channel 5, and a moisture transfer component 7.

[0052] The nursing chamber 2 is located inside the nursing cabinet shell 1, and one side of the nursing chamber 2 has an opening 21 for storing and retrieving nursing garments.

[0053] The dehumidification chamber 3 is located inside the nursing chamber 2 and is used to dehumidify the nursing chamber.

[0054] One end of the first channel 4 is connected to the nursing chamber 2, and the other end is connected to the dehumidification chamber 3, which is used to introduce the moisture in the nursing chamber 2 into the dehumidification chamber 3.

[0055] The second channel 5 has an air inlet at one end and an air outlet 52 at the other end, which is connected to the nursing chamber 2 and is used to introduce dry air into the nursing chamber 2.

[0056] The moisture transfer component 7 is disposed in the dehumidification chamber 3 and is used to absorb the moisture in the dehumidification chamber 3 and introduce dry air into the nursing chamber 2.

[0057] The moisture transfer component 7 has an adsorption zone 71 and a desorption zone 72.

[0058] The adsorption zone 71 is connected to the air inlet of the second channel 5 and is used to adsorb the moisture inside the dehumidified chamber 3 and introduce dry air into the second channel 5.

[0059] The desorption zone 72 is used to receive the moisture adsorbed in the adsorption zone 71 and then discharge it.

[0060] This invention improves the application space of the garment care cabinet by setting a dehumidification chamber 3 in the garment care cabinet and integrating the dehumidification module in the dehumidification chamber 3. This reduces the power consumption of the equipment and saves energy. Furthermore, the centralized dehumidification process improves the efficiency of the garment care cabinet and saves production costs.

[0061] The moisture transfer component 7 is equipped with an adsorption zone 71 and a desorption zone 72. The adsorption zone 71 adsorbs the moisture discharged from the treatment chamber, and the desorption zone 72 receives the moisture absorbed by the adsorption zone 71. This process can concentrate a large volume of low-concentration water vapor into a small volume of high-concentration water vapor. The dry air is then introduced into the care chamber 2 through the second channel 5. This prevents the inside of the clothing treatment cabinet from becoming damp, which can breed odors, bacteria, and mold. It also reduces the investment and operating costs of the clothing treatment cabinet, improves the efficiency of moisture removal, and thus improves the drying efficiency of the clothing treatment cabinet.

[0062] Specifically, the moisture transfer component 7 includes a housing (not shown in the figure), and the housing has a receiving cavity (not shown in the figure). A rotating wheel 76 is rotatably supported in the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity includes an adsorption zone 71 and a desorption zone 72. The rotating wheel 76 has a position that reciprocates between the adsorption zone 71 and the desorption zone 72. After adsorbing moisture in the receiving cavity in the adsorption zone 71, the rotating wheel 76 rotates to the desorption zone 72 to detach.

[0063] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the dehumidification chamber 3 is located at the bottom of the nursing chamber 2.

[0064] By placing the dehumidification chamber 3 at the bottom of the nursing chamber 2, the dehumidification chamber 3 can be directly connected to the nursing chamber 2, improving the dehumidification effect of the dehumidification chamber 3 on the nursing chamber 2. At the same time, placing the dehumidification chamber 3 at the bottom of the nursing chamber 2 facilitates the flow of dry hot air discharged from the dehumidification chamber 3 into the nursing chamber 2 from the bottom of the nursing chamber 2. Utilizing the characteristic of hot air rising, it better dries the clothes in the nursing chamber 2, improving the dehumidification and drying effect on the clothes.

[0065] like Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the nursing chamber 2 is further provided with a dehumidifying shell 11, and the dehumidifying chamber 3 is located inside the shell 11. The air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 and the air outlet 52 of the second channel 5 are located on the shell 11 and communicate with the nursing chamber 2.

[0066] This invention improves the dehumidification effect of the garment care cabinet by setting a dehumidifying outer shell 11 inside the care chamber 2, with the dehumidifying chamber 3 located inside the outer shell 11. The air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 and the air outlet 52 of the second channel 5 are set on the outer shell 11 and connected to the care chamber 2. This achieves the most efficient air circulation in the garment care cabinet, allowing moisture in the care chamber 2 to directly enter the dehumidifying chamber 3 through the first channel 4. Then, the moisture passes through the adsorption area 71 of the moisture transfer component 7 and finally through the air outlet 52 of the second channel 5, introducing dry air into the care chamber 2, thereby achieving dehumidification and drying of the underwear in the care chamber 2.

[0067] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is located on the side wall of the outer casing 11, and the air outlet 52 of the second channel 5 is located on the top wall of the outer casing 11.

[0068] Specifically, the dehumidification chamber 3 is located at the bottom of the care chamber 2 and occupies only a part of the bottom of the care chamber 2, so that different heights are formed inside the care chamber 2, which facilitates the care of clothes of different lengths and improves the practical effect of the clothing care cabinet.

[0069] The air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is located on the side wall of the outer shell 11. When the garment care cabinet is working, the moisture flows downward and enters the dehumidification chamber 3 from the side wall of the outer shell 11, allowing the moisture to enter the dehumidification chamber 3 better and preventing the moisture from accumulating at the bottom of the care chamber 2, thus avoiding the growth of odors, bacteria, and mold inside. At the same time, the air outlet 52 of the second channel 5 is located on the top wall of the outer shell 11. When the moisture accumulates at the bottom of the garment, the dried moisture is discharged from the top of the outer shell 11, directly contacting the garment and being treated from the bottom of the garment by the properties of dry air, thereby improving the dehumidification and drying efficiency of the garment care cabinet.

[0070] like Figures 6 to 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the outer shell 11 is disposed on a side wall adjacent to the opening 21 of the nursing chamber 2, and the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is disposed facing the other side wall adjacent to the opening 21 of the nursing chamber 2. The outer shell 11 and the bottom wall inside the nursing chamber 2 form a stepped structure on the left and right sides.

[0071] Specifically, in this application, the dehumidification chamber 3 occupies only a part of the bottom of the care chamber 2, and the outer shell 11 is set on the side wall adjacent to the opening 21 of the care chamber 2, so that the outer shell 11 and the bottom wall of the care chamber 2 form a stepped structure on the left and right sides, so that the care chamber 2 has different heights of accommodating space inside, and the height of the care chamber 2 on the top wall of the outer shell 11 is less than the height on the bottom wall of the care chamber 2. This can effectively realize the care of clothes of different lengths and sizes, and will not cause wrinkles to form on the bottom of the clothes, thus improving the care effect of the clothes.

[0072] Meanwhile, the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is positioned facing the side wall adjacent to the opening 21 of the nursing chamber 2 and close to the bottom of the side wall, so that the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is closer to the bottom wall of the nursing chamber 2, which improves the efficiency of moisture entering the dehumidification chamber 3, avoids the accumulation of moisture on the bottom wall of the nursing chamber 2 to form condensate, prevents bacteria from growing on the bottom wall of the nursing chamber 2 and producing odors, and improves the care effect of clothing and the efficiency of the equipment.

[0073] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in another embodiment, the outer shell 11 is disposed on the rear wall opposite to the opening 21 of the nursing chamber 2, and the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is disposed facing the opening 21 of the nursing chamber 2. The outer shell 11 and the bottom wall inside the nursing chamber 2 form a front and rear stepped structure.

[0074] Specifically, by setting the outer shell 11 on the rear wall opposite to the opening 21 of the care chamber 2, the outer shell 11 and the bottom wall of the care chamber 2 form a stepped structure, so that the care chamber 2 has different heights of accommodating space inside, and the height of the care chamber 2 on the top wall of the outer shell 11 is less than the height on the bottom wall of the care chamber 2. This can effectively achieve the care of clothing of different lengths and sizes, prevent wrinkles from forming at the bottom of the clothing, and improve the care effect of the clothing.

[0075] Meanwhile, the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is positioned facing the opening 21 of the nursing chamber 2 and close to the bottom of the side wall. This arrangement brings the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 closer to the bottom wall of the nursing chamber 2, improving the efficiency of moisture entering the dehumidification chamber 3, preventing the accumulation of condensate on the bottom wall of the nursing chamber 2, preventing the growth of bacteria and the generation of odors on the bottom wall of the nursing chamber 2, and improving the care effect of clothing and the efficiency of the equipment.

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the dehumidification chamber 3 is further provided with a sealed chamber 31, the desorption zone 72 is located inside the sealed chamber 31, and the adsorption zone 71 is located outside the sealed chamber 31.

[0077] The present invention provides a sealed chamber 31 within the dehumidification chamber 3, thereby placing the desorption zone 72 within the sealed chamber 31. This ensures that the moisture absorbed by the adsorption zone 71 in the desorption zone 72 will not leak, improving the sealing performance of the desorption zone 72 and increasing the efficiency of moisture removal, thus improving the drying efficiency of the garment care cabinet.

[0078] Another embodiment is that the housing has a sealed chamber 31, a partial dynamic seal of the rotating wheel 76 is disposed in the sealed chamber 31, the desorption zone 72 is disposed in the sealed chamber 31, and the adsorption zone 71 is disposed outside the sealed chamber 31; the air inlet of the third channel 6 is connected to the sealed chamber 31.

[0079] This invention provides a partially dynamic seal for the rotating wheel 76 within the sealed chamber 31, with the desorption zone 72 located within the sealed chamber 31 of the housing and the adsorption zone 71 located outside the sealed chamber 31 of the housing. This allows moisture in the adsorption zone 71 to be removed by the rotating wheel 76 rotating to the desorption zone 72, and the removed moisture to be sealed within the sealed chamber 31. This prevents moisture leakage into the second channel 5, thus reducing the efficiency of moisture removal and the drying efficiency of the garment care cabinet.

[0080] Furthermore, a heating unit 311 is also provided in the sealed chamber 31, which is located on the air inlet side of the desorption zone 72 and is used to heat the desorption zone 72.

[0081] The present invention provides a heating unit 311 on the sealed chamber 31, which continuously heats the desorption zone 72 to maintain the desorption zone 72 at a high temperature, thereby ensuring that the desorption zone 72 can continuously receive the moisture adsorbed in the adsorption zone 71 and improving the working efficiency of the desorption zone 72.

[0082] In addition, it also includes a circulating fan 51, which is located on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 71 and is located in the dehumidification chamber 3.

[0083] Specifically, the circulating fan 51 is located outside the sealed chamber 31 and inside the second channel 5, and is used to introduce the dehumidified air into the nursing chamber 2.

[0084] The present invention provides a circulating fan 51 on the second channel 5, which drives the air in the second channel 5 to be quickly introduced into the processing chamber, thereby accelerating the airflow rate in the processing chamber, further improving the processing efficiency of moisture removal, and further improving the drying efficiency of the dishwasher.

[0085] Furthermore, the garment care cabinet also includes a third channel 6, one end of which is an air inlet connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone 72, and the other end is an air outlet connected to the care chamber 2.

[0086] Alternatively, the air outlet of the third channel 6 is connected to the second channel 5.

[0087] This invention, by setting a third channel 6 and connecting the air inlet of the third channel 6 to the air outlet of the desorption zone 72, allows moisture to escape from the desorption zone 72 after being heated by the heating unit 311 on the desorption zone 72, and enter the third channel 6. This avoids the moisture from being directly discharged into the dehumidification chamber 3 after high-temperature desorption, thus preventing the dehumidification effect of the dehumidification chamber 3 from being affected. At the same time, the other end of the third channel 6 is an air outlet, which is connected to the care chamber 2 or the second channel 5, so that the moisture desorbed in the desorption zone 72 can also achieve the heating effect in the sealed chamber 31, forming hot air, which is then discharged into the care chamber 2 by the circulating fan 51, improving the care efficiency of clothing and saving users' time.

[0088] Specifically, the air inlet of the third channel 6 is connected to the sealed chamber 31.

[0089] Furthermore, the moisture transfer component 7 includes a rotating wheel 76. The rotating wheel 76 can rotate cyclically between the adsorption zone 71 and the desorption zone 72. The rotating wheel 76 adsorbs moisture from the dehumidification chamber 3 in the adsorption zone 71, detaches it in the desorption zone 72, and discharges it through the third channel 6.

[0090] The garment care cabinet of the present invention is equipped with a rotating wheel 76 in the dehumidification chamber 3. The rotating wheel 76 in the adsorption zone 71 absorbs the moisture discharged into the dehumidification chamber 3 from the care chamber 2. Most of the water molecules are adsorbed by the rotating wheel 76. Then, the dry air is circulated back into the care chamber 2 to dry the care chamber 2. When the moisture is transferred to the desorption zone 72 by the rotation of the rotating wheel 76, the moisture is carried away by the wind in the third channel 6 to achieve dehumidification and prevent the garment care cabinet from becoming damp and breeding odors, bacteria and mold.

[0091] The concentration of moisture desorbed from desorption zone 72 can reach N times the concentration of moisture entering adsorption zone 71. Where 1 < N < 200.

[0092] The impeller 76 has the characteristics of low-temperature moisture absorption and high-temperature dehumidification.

[0093] The rotor 76 has a large specific surface area, various pore structures and pore size distributions, and rich surface properties, and has a strong adsorption capacity for water vapor.

[0094] In another embodiment, the moisture transfer component 7 further includes a cooling zone (not shown in the figure), and the rotating wheel 76 can rotate sequentially between the adsorption zone 71, the desorption zone 72, and the cooling zone to reduce the temperature in the cooling zone after passing through the desorption zone 72.

[0095] The cooling zone is externally connected to the moisture transfer component 7 to dissipate heat from the rotating wheel 76 within the cooling zone. Alternatively, the cooling zone is connected to a cooling channel (not shown in the figure) to reduce the temperature of the rotating wheel 76 within the cooling zone.

[0096] The cooling channel can be an external air intake from the housing 75 to cool the rotor 76, or a cooler can be installed inside the cooling channel to lower the temperature inside the cooling channel and cool the rotor 76.

[0097] Furthermore, the moisture transfer component 7 also includes a housing 75, which has a partition (not shown in the figure) inside, which divides the housing 75 into an adsorption zone 71, a desorption zone 72 and a cooling zone.

[0098] The rotating wheel 76 is rotatably supported in the housing 75, and the rotating wheel 76 is rotatably disposed in the adsorption zone 71, the desorption zone 72 and the cooling zone in sequence.

[0099] Preferably, the rotating wheel 76 is dynamically sealed to the housing 75.

[0100] The moisture transfer component 7 is arranged in a circumferential direction with an adsorption zone 71, a desorption zone 72, and a cooling zone to form multiple fan-shaped areas. The angle of the fan-shaped area where the adsorption zone 71 is located is greater than the angle of the fan-shaped areas where the desorption zone 72 and the cooling zone are located.

[0101] The positions of the adsorption zone 71, desorption zone 72, and cooling zone remain fixed, while the rotating wheel 76 rotates at a certain speed. The speed of the rotating wheel 76 is 0.01-60 r / min. Preferably, the speed of the rotating wheel 76 is 0.02-10 r / min.

[0102] Preferably, the angle of the adsorption zone 71 is an obtuse angle, and the angle between the desorption zone 72 and the cooling zone is an acute angle. The rotating wheel 76 is rotatably mounted via a transmission mechanism 73.

[0103] In addition, the moisture transfer component 7 also includes a transmission mechanism 73 and a motor 74.

[0104] Specifically, the transmission mechanism 73 is connected to the rotating wheel 76 and the motor 74, respectively. The transmission mechanism 73 is used to drive the rotating wheel 76 to rotate. The motor 74 is used to provide power for the rotation of the rotating wheel 76.

[0105] It should be noted that the rotating wheel 76 can be rotated by a motor 74 driving a transmission mechanism 73; or by a motor 74 directly driving the rotating wheel 76; or by a belt drive between the motor 74 and the rotating wheel 76; or by a gear drive between the motor 74 and the rotating wheel 76, etc.

[0106] The rotor 76 is at least partially made of a low-temperature moisture-absorbing and high-temperature moisture-removing material, and has a porous structure. The porous structure of the rotor 76 is arranged opposite to the adsorption zone 71, the desorption zone 72, and the cooling zone.

[0107] The housing 75 has an opening (not shown in the figure) that communicates with the cooling zone and is used to exchange heat with the outside atmosphere to reduce the temperature of the rotor 76 in the cooling zone. Alternatively, the housing 75 has an opening that communicates with a cooling channel.

[0108] Furthermore, the housing 75 is provided with a first inlet (not shown in the figure) and a first outlet (not shown in the figure) that communicate with the adsorption area 71, and are respectively connected to the first channel 43.

[0109] The housing 75 is provided with a second inlet (not shown in the figure) and a second outlet (not shown in the figure) that communicate with the desorption zone 72, and are respectively connected to the third channel 6.

[0110] Furthermore, the rotor 76 is a zeolite rotor 76, a silica gel rotor 76, a graphene rotor 76, or an activated alumina rotor 76.

[0111] Zeolite Rotor 76 (zeolite AmBpO2p·nH2O) is an aluminosilicate mineral containing alkali or alkaline earth metals. Its crystal structure typically consists of a framework nanocrystalline structure formed by silicon-oxygen tetrahedra and aluminum-oxygen tetrahedra, creating cavities of varying shapes and sizes. This allows for the selective adsorption and filtration of nonpolar / polar molecules smaller than the pore size. When humidity is high, zeolite can absorb moisture through its numerous tiny pores; conversely, it can release moisture to maintain humidity when the environment is dry. Furthermore, the temperature naturally adjusts in response to changes in ambient humidity.

[0112] Silicone roller 76 (silicone (mSiO2·nH2O), also known as silica gel).

[0113] Activated alumina rotor 76 (activated alumina, chemical formula Al2O3).

[0114] All of the impellers 76 have the characteristics of low-temperature moisture absorption and high-temperature dehumidification.

[0115] like Figure 1 As shown, the garment care cabinet also includes a condensation unit 62, which is disposed in the dehumidification chamber 3 and is used to condense the moisture in the dehumidification chamber 3.

[0116] Specifically, the condensation unit 62 is disposed in the dehumidification chamber 3 and located in the third channel 6. The condensation unit 62 is used to condense the moisture in the desorption zone 72 received by the third channel 6.

[0117] This application provides a third channel 6 inside the outer casing 11, with one end of the third channel 6 serving as an air inlet connected to the sealed chamber 31, and the other end serving as an air outlet. A condensation unit 62 is installed on the third channel 6 to convert the high-concentration water vapor in the desorption zone 72 into condensate and dry gas, which is then introduced into the care chamber 2. This prevents the inside of the garment care cabinet from becoming damp, causing odors, bacteria, and mold. It also shortens the drying time and avoids the technical problem of water vapor leaving stains inside the garment care cabinet due to excessively long drying times.

[0118] The air outlet of the third channel 6 is connected to the nursing chamber 2. The condensation unit 62 is located inside the dehumidification chamber 3.

[0119] The condensation unit 62 is provided with a drain pipe 63 and an exhaust pipe 64.

[0120] The drainage pipe 63 is used to connect with the drainage channel of the nursing chamber 2.

[0121] The exhaust pipe 64 is used to discharge condensed air.

[0122] This application connects the drainage pipe 63 to the drainage channel of the nursing chamber 2 and the exhaust pipe 64 to the nursing chamber 2, so that the gas with a small air volume and high concentration of water vapor is converted into condensate and dry gas, and then the dry air is discharged into the nursing chamber 2, which saves resources and avoids directly discharging moisture into the external environment.

[0123] Specifically, the air inlet side of the condensation unit 62 is connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone 72, the air outlet of the condensation unit 62 is connected to one end of the exhaust pipe 64, and the other end of the exhaust pipe 64 is connected to the nursing chamber 2.

[0124] Alternatively, the air inlet side of the condensation unit 62 is connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone 72, the air outlet side of the condensation unit 62 is connected to one end of the exhaust pipe 64, and the other end of the exhaust pipe 64 is connected to the second channel 5.

[0125] It should be noted that the drainage pipe 63 can also be directly connected to the drainage channel of the garment care cabinet, so that the condensate water can be discharged directly to the outside of the garment care cabinet without passing through the drainage channel of the care chamber 2.

[0126] like Figure 5 or Figure 7 As shown, the garment care cabinet further includes a condensate box 8, which is removable and mounted on the outer shell 11 for collecting condensate.

[0127] The condensate box 8 can also be connected to the drainage channel or drainage pipe 63 of the nursing chamber 2, so that the condensate can be discharged directly through the drainage channel or drainage pipe 63 without the user having to pull it out.

[0128] Specifically, this application provides a condensate box 8 inside the garment care cabinet, and the condensate box 8 is removable from the outer shell 11, so that the user can easily pull out the collected condensate from the outer shell 11 and drain the condensate from the condensate box 8. This avoids the accumulation of condensed water in the care chamber 2, preventing the care chamber 2 from becoming damp and breeding odors, bacteria, and mold.

[0129] Furthermore, the outer casing 11 has an inlet / outlet (not shown in the figure) on one side wall facing the opening 21.

[0130] The condensate box 8 is removably installed in the dehumidification chamber 3 via the inlet and outlet, and is located above the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4.

[0131] Alternatively, the condensate box 8 can be pulled out of the dehumidification chamber 3 via the inlet and outlet, and is located on the same side wall as the opening 21 of the clothing care chamber 2.

[0132] This application improves the space utilization of the garment care chamber 2 by providing an inlet and outlet on the side wall of the outer shell 11 facing the opening 21 of the care chamber 2, and by making the condensate box 8 removable in the dehumidification chamber 3 through the inlet and outlet. The position of the condensate box 8 above the air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 improves the compactness of the dehumidification module. Alternatively, the condensate box 8 can be placed in the dehumidification chamber 3 on the same side wall as the opening 21 of the care chamber 2, making it convenient for users to remove and put away the condensate box 8.

[0133] like Figure 1 As shown, a regeneration fan 61 is also provided in the sealed chamber 31, which is located on the air outlet side of the desorption zone 72 and is connected to the air inlet of the third channel 6, for discharging moisture from the desorption zone 72.

[0134] The regeneration fan 61 is installed in the dehumidification chamber 3, and the heating unit 311, the regeneration fan 61 and the impeller 76 are dynamically sealed or nearly dynamically sealed.

[0135] In this embodiment, a regeneration fan 61 is also provided on the third channel 6 to allow a small amount of regeneration air to pass through, thereby discharging the moisture in the desorption zone 72 from the air outlet of the third channel 6 and avoiding residual moisture in the desorption zone 72.

[0136] The regeneration fan 61 is used to move the hot air in the third channel 6, carry away the moisture in the desorption zone 72, and discharge it from the air outlet of the third channel 6 after passing through the condensation unit 62.

[0137] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the nursing chamber 2 of this application is provided with a hanging structure 10 for hanging clothes to be cared for, or the nursing chamber 2 is provided with a partition (not shown in the figure) on which the clothes to be cared for can be placed.

[0138] The two ends of the suspension structure 10 are connected to the side walls of the nursing chamber 2, allowing for the hanging of clothing. In this application, one end of the suspension structure 10 is rotatably fixed to the side wall of the nursing chamber 2, while the other end is retractably and detachably connected to the side wall of the nursing chamber 2. This allows it to extend and be fixed inside the nursing chamber 2 during use, and to shorten and fold back onto the side wall of the nursing chamber 2 when not in use. This application does not limit the fixing method of the suspension structure 10 within the nursing chamber 2; it can also be moved vertically within the nursing chamber 2 to accommodate clothing of different sizes.

[0139] In this application, a door structure (not shown in the figure) is provided on the top or side wall of the nursing chamber 2, which can be opened to place or remove clothing from the nursing chamber 2.

[0140] The door structure can be configured to open single or double doors. When opened, clothing can be removed from the nursing chamber 2; when closed, the nursing chamber 2 is sealed. This application can incorporate a sealing structure at the opening and closing points of the door structure and the nursing chamber 2 to improve the dehumidification and drying effect of the nursing chamber 2.

[0141] The garment care cabinet of this invention also includes a humidity sensor (not shown in the figure) and a lint filter (not shown in the figure). The humidity sensor is installed in the care chamber 2 or the first channel 4 to detect the air humidity. Based on the detected humidity, the dehumidification of the care chamber 2 is controlled.

[0142] The lint filter is disposed in the nursing chamber 2 or the first channel 4 for filtering lint.

[0143] The air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is connected to the lint filter to prevent lint in the nursing chamber 2 from clogging the first channel 4.

[0144] like Figure 1 As shown, the garment care cabinet also includes an air outlet duct 9, which is connected to the outside of the garment care cabinet and is used to expel odors from the care chamber 2.

[0145] An air outlet duct 9 is installed on the garment care cabinet and connected to the outside of the garment care cabinet. When the garment care cabinet works for a long time, the air outlet duct 9 will exhaust the air inside the care cabinet to the outside of the care cabinet and exhaust the gas in the care chamber 2, so as to achieve the effect of direct odor exhaust, improve the practicality of the equipment, and solve the problem that the existing technology does not introduce an air outlet duct 9 into the care chamber 2, which causes the clothes to develop odors after long-term use.

[0146] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment care cabinet, characterized in that: include, The nursing cabinet shell has a nursing chamber inside, and one side of the nursing chamber has an opening for storing and retrieving nursing garments; The dehumidifying outer shell is located inside the nursing cabinet shell. The dehumidifying outer shell has a dehumidifying chamber inside, which is located at the bottom of the nursing cabinet shell and forms a stepped structure with the bottom wall of the nursing cabinet shell. A moisture transfer device, located within a dehumidification chamber, includes a housing and a rotor. The housing has a receiving cavity with an adsorption zone for adsorbing moisture and a desorption zone for receiving and discharging the moisture adsorbed in the adsorption zone. The moisture transfer device is used to concentrate a large volume of low-concentration water vapor into a small volume of high-concentration water vapor. The rotor is rotatably supported in the receiving cavity and has a position that reciprocates between the adsorption zone and the desorption zone. The rotor adsorbs moisture in the receiving cavity in the adsorption zone and then rotates to the desorption zone to detach. The dehumidification chamber also includes a sealed chamber, with the desorption zone located inside the sealed chamber and the adsorption zone located outside the sealed chamber. A heating unit is also provided inside the sealed chamber, positioned on the air inlet side of the desorption zone for heating the desorption zone. The adsorption zone is connected to the air inlet of the second channel for introducing dry air into the second channel. A regeneration fan is also provided inside the sealed chamber for discharging moisture from the desorption zone, positioned on the air outlet side of the desorption zone and connected to the air inlet of the third channel. The heating unit, regeneration fan, and impeller are dynamically sealed or nearly dynamically sealed. The first channel has its air inlet located on the side wall of the dehumidifier housing, and its air outlet located on the air inlet side of the adsorption area of ​​the moisture transfer component. The second channel has its air inlet located on the air outlet side of the adsorption area of ​​the moisture transfer component, and its air outlet located on the top wall of the dehumidification shell. The third channel has its air inlet located on the air outlet side of the desorption zone, and its air outlet is connected to the air outlet of the second channel.

2. The garment care cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotational speed of the moisture transfer component is 0.02-10 r / min.

3. A garment care cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The nursing chamber is equipped with a dehumidifying shell, and the air inlet of the first channel and the air outlet of the second channel are located on the shell and communicate with the nursing chamber.

4. A garment care cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air inlet of the first channel is located on the side wall of the housing, and the air outlet of the second channel is located on the top wall of the housing.

5. A garment care cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer casing is positioned on one side wall adjacent to the opening of the nursing chamber, and the air inlet of the first channel is positioned on the other side wall adjacent to the opening of the nursing chamber. The outer casing and the bottom wall of the nursing chamber form a stepped structure on the left and right sides. Alternatively, the outer casing is disposed on the rear wall opposite to the opening of the nursing chamber, the air inlet of the first channel is disposed facing the opening of the nursing chamber, and the outer casing and the bottom wall of the nursing chamber form a stepped structure.

6. A garment care cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third channel has an air inlet at one end, which is connected to the air outlet of the desorption zone, and an air outlet at the other end, which is connected to the nursing chamber.

7. A garment care cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The garment care cabinet also includes a condensation unit, which is located in the dehumidification chamber and is used to condense the moisture in the dehumidification chamber. A condensate tray, which can be pulled out, is installed on the outer casing to collect condensate.

8. A garment care cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer casing has an inlet and outlet on the side wall facing the opening; The condensate box is removable and installed in the dehumidification chamber via the inlet and outlet, located above the air inlet of the first channel. Alternatively, the condensate box can be pulled out and installed in the dehumidification chamber via the inlet and outlet, located on the same side wall as the opening of the clothing care chamber.

9. A garment care cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adsorption zone is located outside the sealed chamber; the air inlet of the third channel is connected to the sealed chamber; A circulating fan is located outside the sealed chamber and inside the second channel to introduce the dehumidified air into the nursing chamber.

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