Door components of garment processing equipment and garment processing equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses a door assembly for a garment processing device and the garment processing device itself. The door assembly includes: a first door and a second door; a locking member movably disposed in one of the first and second door bodies; and a protrusion disposed in the other of the first and second door bodies, defining a slot. One of the first and second door bodies has a mating groove. When the protrusion and the locking member extend into the mating groove and the locking member is engaged with the slot, the first and second door bodies engage to achieve linkage. According to the embodiment of the garment processing device of this invention, by providing a mating groove and a protrusion, the protrusion can extend into the mating groove, thereby reducing the thickness between the first and second door bodies and improving the aesthetics of the door assembly. The engagement of the locking member with the slot allows the first and second door bodies to be linked, facilitating opening and closing operations and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing device technology, and more specifically, to a door assembly of a clothing processing device and a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, drum washing machines typically have a single door at the front, through which the washing tub is opened and closed. This method suffers from unreliable sealing issues such as water leakage, and the seal is prone to accumulating dirt and grime. Some related technologies use two doors to close the washing tub, however, this results in excessively thick doors, poor overall aesthetics, and a subpar user experience, leaving room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a door assembly for a garment handling device, which has a simple structure and provides a good user experience.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a garment processing device.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a door assembly of a garment handling device includes: a first door and a second door; a locking member movably disposed in one of the first door and the second door; and a protrusion disposed in the other of the first door and the second door, the protrusion defining a slot, wherein the first door and the second door have a mating groove, and the first door and the second door engage to achieve linkage when the protrusion and the locking member extend into the mating groove and the locking member is inserted into the slot.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly of the garment processing device has a mating groove and a protrusion, which allow the protrusion to extend into the mating groove, thereby reducing the thickness between the first door and the second door and improving the aesthetics of the door assembly. The locking member and the slot are engaged to allow the first door and the second door to move together, facilitating the opening and closing of the door, making it more convenient to use and improving the user experience.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the door assembly of a garment handling device, the protrusion has a guide surface that gradually extends inward into the slot along the direction in which the locking member is inserted into the slot.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly of a garment handling device includes: a longitudinal extension, one end of which is connected to the other of the first door and the second door, and the other end of which extends toward a direction away from the other of the first door and the second door; and a first transverse extension, which is connected to the other end of the longitudinal extension, and the slot is defined between the first transverse extension and the other of the first door and the second door.

[0009] Furthermore, the protrusion further includes a second lateral extension, which protrudes from the other of the first door body and the second door body, and is connected to the longitudinal extension, with the slot defined between the first lateral extension, the longitudinal extension, and the second lateral extension.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the door assembly of a garment processing device, one of the first door and the second door has a first sliding groove, the first sliding groove being located on one side of the mating groove and communicating with the mating groove, and the locking member being slidably engaged with the first sliding groove.

[0011] Specifically, the dimension of the mating groove in the width direction of the first slide groove is greater than the width of the first slide groove.

[0012] Specifically, the depth of the mating groove is greater than the depth of the first sliding groove.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly of the garment handling device is switchable between an engaged state and a disengaged state. In the engaged state, the locking member and the slot are engaged, and in the disengaged state, the locking member and the slot are disengaged.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a garment processing device includes: a housing having an opening; a barrel assembly disposed within the housing and having a garment loading / unloading port; and a door assembly of a garment processing device according to a first aspect of the present invention, wherein a first door is used to open and close the opening, and a second door is used to open and close the garment loading / unloading port.

[0015] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the clothing processing equipment adopts the above-mentioned door assembly, which reduces the thickness between the first door and the second door, improves the structural aesthetics, and makes opening and closing the door convenient, providing a good user experience, thereby enhancing the market competitiveness of the clothing processing equipment.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the clothing processing device of the present invention, the first door is pivotally disposed on the housing, and the second door is pivotally disposed on the tub assembly, wherein the locking member is located at a position away from the pivot axis of one of the first door and the second door, and the protrusion is located at a position away from the pivot axis of the other of the first door and the second door.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of the A-structure in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a connecting hinge in one state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting hinge in another state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a connecting hinge according to an embodiment of the present invention from one viewpoint;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a connecting hinge according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first door body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of the B-structure;

[0029] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of the C-structure;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the first door body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 13 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the first door body according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the front sealing door according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 Enlarged view of the D-structure;

[0034] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] Clothing processing equipment 100, door assembly 200,

[0037] Box body 10, opening 11, front sealing door 12, stop bar 13, drive motor 14, second clearance hole 15, first lock head 16.

[0038] 20. Clothes container assembly; 21. Clothes loading / unloading opening; 22. Outer bucket; 23. Baffle; 24. Second lock.

[0039] First door body 30, first frame 301, second frame 302, first locking hook 303.

[0040] First slide body 31, first slide 311

[0041] Limiting part 32, first mounting part 33, first fixing lug 331, first pin 332, second mounting part 34, second fixing lug 341, second pin 342.

[0042] The components include a groove 36, a second sliding groove 37, a second sliding groove 371, a first clearance hole 38, and a first pivot shaft 39.

[0043] Second door body 40, second locking hook 401, protrusion 41, guide surface 411, longitudinal extension section 412, first lateral extension section 413, second lateral extension section 414, second pivot shaft 49.

[0044] Drive component 51, lever 511, locking component 52, extension 521, locking groove 5211, first guide ramp 5212, slot 53

[0045] Active transmission component 56, mating rod 561, driven transmission component 57, main body section 571, first longitudinal rod section 5711, transverse rod section 5712, second longitudinal rod section 5713, limiting slide groove 5714, bent section 572, mounting shaft 58.

[0046] The components include: a clamping device 60, a top driver 61, a rotating component 62, a moving component 63, a connecting part 631, a top head 64, a top rod 641, a first connecting lug 6411, a movable rod 642, and a second connecting lug 6421.

[0047] Connecting hinge 70, first connecting part 71, second connecting part 72, first bending part 73, first end 731 of the first bending part, second end 732 of the first bending part, accommodating space 733, second bending part 74, first end 741 of the second bending part, second end 742 of the second bending part, pivot 75, clearance 76.

[0048] Locking element 81, locking protrusion 82, second guide slope 83, reset protrusion 84.

[0049] Amplification mechanism 90, first transmission rod 91, first connecting shaft 911, second transmission rod 92, second connecting shaft 921, third transmission rod 93, third connecting shaft 931. Detailed Implementation

[0050] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote 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 only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0051] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0052] 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0053] The following is for reference. Figures 1-16 A door assembly 200 of a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0054] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly 200 of the garment handling device includes a first door 30 and a second door 40, wherein the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be engaged to enable the two doors to move together.

[0055] The door assembly 200 also includes a locking member 52 and a protrusion 41. The locking member 52 is disposed on the first door 30 or the second door 40 and is movable relative to the door. The protrusion 41 is disposed on the second door 40 or the first door 30. That is, the protrusion 41 and the locking member 52 are located on different door bodies. The protrusion 41 defines a slot 53, and the locking member 52 can be inserted into the slot 53 to achieve the cooperation between the two.

[0056] The first door body 30 or the second door body 40 also has a mating groove 36, and the mating groove 36 and the locking member 52 are located on the same door body, while the mating groove 36 and the protrusion 41 are located on two different door bodies.

[0057] The protrusion 41 can extend into the mating groove 36, and the locking member 52 can also extend into the mating groove 36. When the locking member 52 is engaged with the slot 53, the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be joined together, and the two doors can move together. By extending the protrusion 41 into the mating groove 36, the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be engaged inside one door without the need to design additional assembly space between the two doors. This reduces the gap between the two doors, reduces the thickness of the entire door assembly 200, and improves the overall aesthetics.

[0058] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly 200 of the garment processing device has a mating groove 36 and a protrusion 41, which allows the protrusion 41 to extend into the mating groove 36. This reduces the thickness between the first door 30 and the second door 40, improving the aesthetics of the door assembly 200. The locking member 52 and the slot 53 are engaged to allow the first door 30 and the second door 40 to move together, facilitating opening and closing operations, making it more convenient to use, and improving the user experience.

[0059] The following is combined with Figures 1-16 A door assembly 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0060] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly 200 includes a first door 30 and a second door 40. The first door 30 is provided with a movable locking member 52, and the second door 40 is provided with a mating part. By engaging the locking member 52 with the mating part, the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be joined together.

[0061] The first door 30 is provided with a drive member 51. When the drive member 51 is in the active state, that is, when the user manually operates the drive member 51, the drive member 51 can drive the locking member 52 to move so that the locking member 52 cooperates with the mating part, thereby enabling the first door 30 and the second door 40 to be engaged.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mating part can form a slot 53, thereby allowing the mating part to be inserted into and engaged with the locking member 52 for easy connection; the mating part can also form a slot or a snap-fit, thereby allowing the mating part to be engaged with the locking member 52 in a corresponding manner, further improving the reliability of the engagement.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the driving member 51 forms a handle located on the outside of the first door body 30. By operating the handle, the locking member 52 can be moved to achieve engagement with the mating part. The outer peripheral wall of the first door body 30 has an inwardly recessed part, and the handle is located in the recessed part. This makes it convenient for the user to hold and operate without affecting the appearance of the first door body 30. The overall structure is reasonable, the operation is convenient, and the user experience is improved.

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a transmission mechanism is provided in the first door body 30. The driving member 51 and the locking member 52 are connected by transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism can convert the movement of the driving member 51 into the movement of the locking member 52. The transmission mechanism can be a gear assembly, a cam mechanism, or a lead screw mechanism.

[0065] like Figures 10-13 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the transmission mechanism includes: a driving transmission member 56 and a driven transmission member 57. A driving member 51 cooperates with the driving transmission member 56, and the driving member 51 can drive the driving transmission member 56 to rotate. The driving transmission member 56 cooperates with the driven transmission member 57, and the driven transmission member 57 is connected to the locking member 52. Under the action of the driving member 51, the driving transmission member 56 drives the driven transmission member 57 to move, and the driven transmission member 57 can drive the locking member 52 to move, thereby realizing the cooperation between the locking member 52 and the mating part.

[0066] The following describes some specific embodiments of the present invention, using the slot 53 as an example of the mating part.

[0067] In some embodiments, the active transmission member 56 can rotate between a first position and a second position. After the active transmission member 56 rotates from the first position to the second position, the locking member 52 can be inserted into the slot 53 to achieve a plug-in engagement.

[0068] The first door body 30 is provided with a mounting shaft 58. The active transmission component 56 is fixed to the first door body 30 through the mounting shaft 58 and can rotate along the mounting shaft 58. A first reset component is provided at the mounting shaft 58. The first reset component cooperates with the active transmission component 56. The first reset component usually drives the active transmission component 56 to rotate to a first position. That is, the first reset component is used to drive the active transmission component 56 to rotate to the first position. When the active transmission component 56 rotates to the second position, under the action of the first reset component, the active transmission component 56 has a tendency to rotate to the first position.

[0069] The first reset component can reset the torsion spring, which is sleeved on the mounting shaft 58. One end of the torsion spring is connected to the active transmission component 56, and the other end is connected to the first door body 30. Under the action of the torsion spring torque, the active transmission component 56 can always be in the first position when it is not subjected to external force. After the active transmission component 56 is rotated to the second position by external force, when the external force is withdrawn, the active transmission component 56 automatically rotates back to the first position. The first reset component can also be a reset spring or other reset components.

[0070] like Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the driven transmission member 57 includes a main body section 571 and a bent section 572. The lower end of the main body section 571 is connected to the locking member 52 and can move simultaneously with the locking member 52. The lower end of the bent section 572 is connected to the upper end of the main body section 571, and the upper end of the bent section 572 extends toward the driving transmission member 56 to increase the amount of cooperation between the driven transmission member 57 and the driving transmission member 56. This allows the bent section 572 to cooperate better with the driving transmission member 56, making it easier for the driving transmission member 56 to drive the driven transmission member 57 to move, avoiding slippage and improving the reliability of the cooperation.

[0071] The extension direction of the bending section 572 can be the same as the extension direction of the mounting shaft 58, which can avoid the problem of misalignment or assembly error during the installation of the active transmission component 56, thus improving the reliability of the fit. At the same time, it facilitates the arrangement of the driven transmission component 57 in the first door body 30, making full use of the space in the first door body 30, and making the overall structure more compact and reasonable.

[0072] like Figure 12As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first door body 30 has a first slide groove 311, the locking member 52 extends along the length direction of the first slide groove 311, and the locking member 52 slides in cooperation with the first slide groove 311. The locking member 52 can slide in the first slide groove 311, and after a part of the locking member 52 extends out of the first slide groove 311, it can cooperate with the slot 53. The first slide groove 311 restricts the movement direction of the locking member 52, so as to avoid the locking member 52 tilting or misaligning and affecting the reliability of the cooperation.

[0073] like Figure 12 As shown, in some examples, the first door body 30 also has a second slide groove 371, and the main body section 571 slides in the second slide groove 371, that is, the main body section 571 can slide in the second slide groove 371, thereby improving the stability of the main body section 571, avoiding the main body section 571 from deflecting during movement and affecting the engagement of the locking member 52, and further improving the reliability of the transmission mechanism.

[0074] In some examples, the second slide 371 is arranged parallel to the first slide 311, and the main body section 571 of the driven transmission member 57 and the locking member 52 move in the same direction, so that the main body section 571 and the locking member 52 can slide synchronously, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the structure. In addition, in the length direction of the second slide 371, the second slide 371 and the first slide 311 are arranged at intervals to make full and reasonable use of the space inside the first door body 30, which facilitates manufacturing and assembly.

[0075] In some specific examples, the first door body 30 is provided with a first sliding groove 31 and a second sliding groove 37. The first sliding groove 31 defines the first sliding groove 311, and the second sliding groove 37 defines the second sliding groove 371. The main body segment 571 includes: a first longitudinal rod segment 5711, a transverse rod segment 5712, and a second longitudinal rod segment 5713.

[0076] The lower end of the first longitudinal segment 5711 is connected to the locking member 52, and the transverse segment 5712 is along the horizontal direction (e.g., Figure 12 Extending in the left-right direction (as shown), one end of the transverse segment 5712 is connected to the upper end of the first longitudinal segment 5711, the lower end of the second longitudinal segment 5713 is connected to the other end of the transverse segment 5712, and the upper end of the second longitudinal segment 5713 is connected to the bent segment 572. The second longitudinal segment 5713 can slide within the second groove 571 to make the movement process more reliable and stable.

[0077] Furthermore, the main body section 571, in cooperation with the second slide rail 37, can limit and stop the locking member 52. Specifically, during the upward movement of the main body section 571, the transverse rod section 5712 can stop on the lower side of the second slide rail 37, thereby preventing the locking member 52 from moving too much upward and coming out of the first slide rail 311, affecting the reliability of the structure and thus affecting subsequent use.

[0078] In addition, the bending section 572 can also cooperate with the second slide rail 37 to limit and stop the main body section 571. Specifically, during the downward movement of the main body section 571, the bending section 572 moves downward synchronously. The bending section 572 can stop on the upper side of the second slide rail 37, thereby preventing the main body section 571 from moving downward too much and coming out of the second slide rail 371, which would affect the reliability of the structure and thus affect subsequent use.

[0079] like Figure 12 As shown, in some examples, the first longitudinal segment 5711 and the second longitudinal segment 5713 are arranged parallel to each other, and the first longitudinal segment 5711 and the transverse segment 5712 are arranged perpendicular to each other. This makes the structure of the main body segment 571 more compact and easier to arrange, while also facilitating the stop-fitting of the transverse segment 5712 with the second slide body 37.

[0080] like Figure 12 As shown, in some examples, the active transmission component 56 has a mating rod 561 that engages with the driving component 51. When the user operates the driving component 51, the driving component 51 applies force to the mating rod 561, causing the mating rod 561 to move, thereby driving the active transmission component 56 to move. As a result, driving the active transmission component 56 is more convenient, and the structure is more compact, making more reasonable use of the space inside the first door body 30.

[0081] like Figure 12 As shown, in some examples, the driving member 51 has a lever 511. The driving member 51 is located in the groove of the outer peripheral wall of the first door body 30. The lever 511 extends into the first door body 30, and the driving member 51 and the lever 511 are linked. When the driving member 51 is active, the lever 51 moves synchronously, thereby driving the active transmission member 56 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven transmission member 57 and the locking member 52 to move, so as to realize the engagement of the locking member 52 with the slot 52.

[0082] In a specific example, the transmission mechanism is a cam mechanism, which includes a driving transmission element 56 and a driven transmission element 57. The driving transmission element 56 is a cam, the center of which is fixed on the mounting shaft 58. The cam can rotate relative to the mounting shaft 58 between a first position and a second position. The upper part of the cam has a mating rod 561, and the extension direction of the mating rod 561 is not coplanar with the plane where the cam is located but intersects it. The driven transmission element 57 includes a main body section 571 and a bent section 572. When the cam is in the first position, the distance between the mounting shaft 58 and the upper surface of the bent section 572 is minimal. As the cam rotates from the first position to the second position, the distance between the mounting shaft 58 and the upper surface of the bent section 572 continuously increases. The mounting shaft 58 remains fixed, thus pushing the bent section 572 and the main body section 571 to continuously move downward. The locking element 52 moves downward with it until the locking element 52 extends into the slot 53 to engage and lock, so that the first door 30 and the second door 40 are engaged.

[0083] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first door 30 is further provided with a locking member 81. After the locking member 52 is inserted and engaged with the slot 53, the locking member 81 can lock the locking member 52 in the engaged position so that the first door 30 and the second door 40 always remain engaged, preventing the locking member 52 from disengaging from the slot 53, which would cause the first door 30 and the second door 40 to separate and affect the synchronous opening and closing of the two doors. The locking member 81 can improve the stability of the overall structure and provide a better user experience.

[0084] The locking member 81 and a part of the locking member 52 can be engaged by snapping together to lock the locking member 52. Of course, the locking member 81 and a part of the locking member 52 can also be engaged by plugging together.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking member 81 is located on one side of the locking member 52. The locking member 52 is provided with an extension portion 521 extending toward the locking member 81. The locking member 52 cooperates with the locking member 81 through the extension portion 521. The locking member 81 and the extension portion 521 can be engaged. By providing the extension portion 521 on the side of the locking member 52, it is not necessary to provide a cooperating structure that cooperates with the locking member 81 in the length direction of the locking member 52. This reduces the length of the locking member 52, thereby reducing the space occupied in the first door body 30, making the overall structure simple and easy to assemble.

[0086] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some examples, the locking member 52 moves in the vertical direction, and the extension direction of the extension 521 is not parallel to the movement direction of the locking member 52, thereby making the structure more compact, reducing the space occupied by the extension 521 and the locking member 81, and improving the space utilization rate.

[0087] like Figure 11 As shown, in some examples, the locking member 81 has a locking protrusion 82 and the extension 521 has a locking groove 5211. The locking protrusion 82 is adapted to be inserted into the locking groove 5211 to achieve a snap-fit ​​engagement, which is convenient and reliable.

[0088] Furthermore, the side of the extension 521 facing the locking protrusion 82 has a first guide slope 5212. In the direction from top to bottom, the first guide slope 5212 gradually slopes downward from front to back. When the locking protrusion 82 and the locking groove 5211 are engaged, the first guide slope 5212 can guide the locking protrusion 82, making it easier for the locking protrusion 82 to be inserted into the locking groove 5211.

[0089] like Figure 11 As shown, in some examples, the locking protrusion 82 has a second guide slope 83 on the side facing the extension 521. The second guide slope 83 extends downward from front to back in a downward direction. Thus, when the locking protrusion 82 engages with the locking groove 5211, the second guide slope 83 can also guide it, facilitating the engagement of the locking protrusion 82 with the extension 521.

[0090] In some preferred examples, the side of the extension 521 facing the locking protrusion 82 has a first guide slope 5212, and the side of the locking protrusion 82 facing the extension 521 has a second guide slope 83. The cooperation of the two guide slopes further facilitates the relative sliding of the locking groove 5211 and the locking protrusion 82, and facilitates the cooperation between the two.

[0091] like Figure 11 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the locking member 81 and the locking member 52 are engaged, the locking member 52 is in the locked position and the locking member 81 is in the locked position. When the locking member 81 and the locking member 52 are disengaged, the locking member 52 can move to the retracted position and the locking member 81 is in the unlocked position. The locking member 81 can move between the locked position and the unlocked position so that the locking member 52 is maintained in the locked position or moved to the retracted position.

[0092] In some specific examples, a resilient reset member is provided between the locking member 81 and the first door body 30. The resilient reset member usually drives the locking member 81 to move towards the locked position. That is, the resilient reset member is used to drive the locking member 81 to move towards the locked position. When the locking member 81 moves to the unlocked position, under the action of the resilient reset member, the locking member 81 automatically moves towards the locked position.

[0093] The elastic reset component can be a spring. One end of the spring is connected to the first door body 30, and the other end is connected to the locking component 81. Under the action of the spring force, the locking component 81 can always be in the locked position when there is no external force, so as to facilitate the locking component 52 to lock. When the locking component 81 is subjected to external force and moves to the unlocked position, after the external force is withdrawn, the locking component 81 automatically moves to the locked position.

[0094] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, in some examples, the housing 10 of the garment handling device 100 is provided with a movable stop bar 13 for pressing the locking member 81 to move the locking member 81 from the locked position to the unlocked position. Specifically, the first door 30 has a first clearance hole 38, and the stop bar 13 is adapted to pass through the first clearance hole 38. The stop bar 13 is movable relative to the first clearance hole 38 to press the locking member 81.

[0095] In some examples, the locking member 81 has a reset protrusion 84 that protrudes from the rear surface of the locking member 81 and corresponds to the position of the first clearance hole 38. Thus, during the movement of the stop rod 13, the locking member 81 can be pressed by pressing the reset protrusion 84. By setting the reset protrusion 84, it is not only convenient for the stop rod 13 to cooperate and drive, but also the length of the stop rod 13 can be shortened, avoiding the stop rod 13 from being too long and interfering with the components inside the box 10 or the first door 30.

[0096] A portion of the reset protrusion 84 can extend into the first clearance hole 38 to further shorten the length of the stop rod 13, facilitating the engagement of the stop rod 13 with the locking member 81.

[0097] like Figure 15 As shown, in some examples, the housing 10 is equipped with a drive motor 14, which is used to drive the stop rod 13 to move. The drive motor 14 can drive the stop rod 13 to move through a transmission mechanism, such as a lead screw mechanism, to convert the rotary motion into linear motion. The drive motor 14 can also directly drive the stop rod 13 to move.

[0098] The housing 10 has a second clearance hole 15, which corresponds to the position of the first clearance hole 38. The stop rod 13 and the drive motor 14 are installed inside the housing 10. The stop rod 13 can pass through the second clearance hole 15 and cooperate with the reset protrusion 84 on the locking member 81. Under normal conditions, the stop rod 13 can be hidden inside the second clearance hole 15 and not exposed, thereby avoiding the setting of the stop rod 13 from affecting the aesthetics of the overall structure, and at the same time preventing the stop rod 13 from protruding and affecting the user's experience.

[0099] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly 200 further includes an amplification mechanism 90, which is linked to the drive member 51 of the first door 30 and also linked to the locking member 52. When the drive member 51 drives the locking member 52 to move, the amplification mechanism 90 can increase the stroke of the locking member 52, thereby enabling the locking member 52 to engage with the mating part. This avoids the situation where the distance between the locking member 52 and the mating part is too large, preventing them from engaging properly, thus improving the reliability of the engagement and ensuring that the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be stably joined, improving the user experience. The mating part here can also be the slot 53 in the above embodiment.

[0100] The following is combined with Figure 13 A specific embodiment of the amplification mechanism 90 according to the present invention is described.

[0101] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first door body 30 is provided with a movable main body segment 571, which is driven to move by a driving member 51. The main body segment 571 and the locking member 52 are arranged at intervals. One end of the amplifying mechanism 90 is connected to the main body segment 571 and the other end is connected to the locking member 52. Thus, when the driving member 51 drives the main body segment 571 to move, it can drive the amplifying mechanism 90 to move. Through the amplification effect of the amplifying mechanism 90, the displacement of the lower end of the amplifying mechanism 90 is greater than the displacement of the upper end of the amplifying mechanism 90, so that the movement of the locking member 52 is greater than the movement of the main body segment 571. Thus, when the driving member 51 drives, the stroke of the locking member 52 is increased, which makes it easier for the locking member 52 to extend into the slot 53 and reliably cooperate with the slot 53.

[0102] In some examples, the amplification mechanism 90 includes: a first transmission rod 91, a second transmission rod 92, and a third transmission rod 93. The first transmission rod 91 includes two rods, which are hinged together by a first connecting shaft 911, which is fixed to the first door body 30. The second transmission rod 92 includes two rods, which are hinged together by a second connecting shaft 921, which is fixedly engaged with the main body section 571. The third transmission rod 93 includes at least two rods, which are hinged together by a third connecting shaft 931. The third connecting shaft 931 at the lowest end is linked with the locking member 52.

[0103] The first ends of the two second transmission rods 92 are respectively hinged to the two first transmission rods 91, and the second ends of the two second transmission rods 92 are respectively hinged to the two third transmission rods 93, thereby realizing the connection of the entire amplification mechanism 90.

[0104] Since the first connecting shaft 911 is fixed on the first door body 30 and the second connecting shaft 921 is fixedly engaged with the main body section 571, when the driving member 51 drives the main body section 571 to move downward, it can drive the second connecting shaft 921 to move synchronously. The distance between the first connecting shaft 911 and the second connecting shaft 921 increases. Since the first transmission rod 91 and the second transmission rod 92 are hinged, the angle between the two first transmission rods 91 decreases as the distance between the first connecting shaft 911 and the first connecting shaft 921 increases. Similarly, the angle between the two second transmission rods 92 decreases, and the angle between the two third transmission rods 93 decreases. The distance between the second connecting shaft 921 and the third connecting shaft 931 increases accordingly. The downward movement of the third connecting shaft 931 is the downward movement of the locking member 52.

[0105] Under the coordinated action of the first transmission rod 91, the second transmission rod 92, and the third transmission rod 93, the total downward movement of the third connecting shaft 931 is greater than the downward movement of the second connecting shaft 921, which is greater than the downward movement of the main body section 571. This results in the locking element 52 moving downwards at a greater rate than the main body section 571, thus increasing the stroke of the locking element 52. The increased stroke of the locking element 52 can be achieved through the hinge of the rods. The structure is simple, the connection is convenient, and the stroke increase effect is significant. There is no need to increase the length of the locking element 52, making the overall structure compact and easy to arrange and install within the first door body 30.

[0106] In some examples, the third transmission rod 93 may include multiple pairs, each pair of third transmission rods 93 is hinged by a third connecting shaft 931, the uppermost third transmission rod 93 is hinged to the second transmission rod 92, and the lowermost third connecting shaft 931 is connected to the locking member 52. By providing multiple pairs of third transmission rods 93, the stroke of the locking member 52 can be further increased, making it easier for the locking member 52 to extend into the slot 53 and reliably cooperate with the slot 53.

[0107] In some examples, the distances between the two ends of the second transmission rod 92 and the second connecting shaft 921 are not equal, and the first end of the second transmission rod 92 (e.g.) Figure 13 The distance between the upper end of the second transmission rod 92 and the second connecting shaft 921 is less than the distance between the second end of the second transmission rod 92 (e.g., the upper end of the second transmission rod 92). Figure 13 When the distance between the lower end and the connecting shaft increases, the increase in the distance between the second connecting shaft 921 and the third connecting shaft 931 can be further amplified. That is, the increase in the distance between the second connecting shaft 921 and the third connecting shaft 931 is greater than the increase in the distance between the first connecting shaft 911 and the second connecting shaft 921. Thus, without increasing the number of transmission rods, the stroke of the locking member 52 can be further increased, maintaining the simplicity of the structure, while improving the amplification effect and enhancing the user's operating experience.

[0108] In some examples, the hinge centers of the first transmission rod 91 and the second transmission rod 92 are located on the left and right sides of the first connecting shaft 911, respectively. The distance between the hinge center and the first connecting shaft 911 is L1, and the distance between the hinge center and the second connecting shaft 921 is L2, where L1 equals L2. That is, the first transmission rod 91 and the second transmission rod 92 are hinged to form a parallelogram, and the first connecting shaft 911 and the second connecting shaft 921 are located on the diagonal of the parallelogram. By changing the length of the diagonal, the stroke of the locking member 52 can be increased. The overall structure is simple and easy to manufacture and assemble.

[0109] In some examples, the hinge centers of the second transmission rod 92 and the third transmission rod 93 are located on the left and right sides of the second connecting shaft 921, respectively. The distance between the hinge center and the second connecting shaft 921 is L3, and the distance between the hinge center and the third connecting shaft 931 is L4, where L3 equals L4. That is, the hinge of the second transmission rod 92 and the third transmission rod 93 also forms a parallelogram, and the second connecting shaft 921 and the third connecting shaft 931 are also located on the diagonal of the parallelogram. When the second connecting shaft 921 moves downward, the third connecting shaft 931 moves downward with it, and the included angle of the parallelogram changes. Under the action of the change in the included angle of the parallelogram, the distance between the third connecting shaft 931 and the second connecting shaft 921 increases. Therefore, the total downward movement of the third connecting shaft 931 is the superposition of the above two effects. The actual downward movement of the third connecting shaft 931 increases, thereby increasing the downward movement of the locking member 52 and achieving the effect of increasing the stroke of the locking member 52.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body segment 571 has a limiting slide groove 5714, which extends along the moving direction of the locking member 52. The first connecting shaft 911 is located within the limiting slide groove 5714 and remains fixed. During the downward movement of the main body segment 571, the limiting slide groove 5714 moves downward accordingly, and the first connecting shaft 911 is always located within the limiting slide groove 5714. This ensures that the moving direction of the main body segment 571 is always the same as the moving direction of the locking member 52. At the same time, through the relative sliding cooperation between the first connecting shaft 911 and the limiting slide groove 5714, the setting of the first connecting shaft 911 can also avoid interference with the movement of the main body segment 571, thus avoiding the situation where the main body segment 571 cannot move downward, and improving the feasibility and stability of the overall structure.

[0111] In some examples, the lower end of the main body segment 571 has a mounting hole, through which the second connecting shaft 921 passes, thus achieving a fixed connection between the second connecting shaft 921 and the main body segment 571. This connection is convenient and the arrangement is compact, and the second connecting shaft 921 can always move with the main body segment 571.

[0112] In some examples, the amplification mechanism 90 has a second reset member, which can be a reset spring or a reset torsion spring, etc. One end of the second reset member is connected to the second connecting shaft 921, and the other end is connected to the first door body 30 or the first connecting shaft 911. The second reset member can push the second connecting shaft 921 to a position adjacent to the first connecting shaft 911.

[0113] In some examples, the locking member 52 has a third reset member, which can be a reset spring. One end of the third reset member is connected to the locking member 52, and the other end is connected to the first door body 30. The third reset member can push the locking member 52 to the retracted position.

[0114] In some specific examples, the first door body 30 is provided with a transmission mechanism, and the main body section 571 forms part of the transmission mechanism. Specifically, the transmission mechanism includes: a driving transmission member 56 and a driven transmission member 57, and the main body section 571 forms at least a part of the driven transmission member 57.

[0115] The driving component 51 can drive the active transmission component 56 to rotate. The active transmission component 56 cooperates with the driven transmission component 57. Since the driving component 51 drives the driven transmission component 57 to move downward by a small amount, the main body section 571 of the driven transmission component 57 is connected to the locking component 52 through the amplification mechanism 90. Under the action of the driving component 51, the active transmission component 56 drives the driven transmission component 57 to move. The driven transmission component 57 can drive the locking component 52 to move. At the same time, under the action of the amplification mechanism 90, the stroke of the locking component 52 is increased, avoiding the situation where the locking component 52 and the slot 53 cannot cooperate, and facilitating the cooperation between the locking component 52 and the slot 53.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first door 30 and the second door 40 have a coupled state, that is, the first door 30 and the second door 40 cooperate to achieve linkage, and the first door 30 and the second door 40 also have a separated state, in which the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be used independently, wherein the first door 30 and the second door 40 can switch between the coupled state and the separated state.

[0117] When the first door 30 and the second door 40 are engaged, the locking member 52 and the slot 53 are plugged in to enable the first door 30 and the second door 40 to move together. When the first door 30 and the second door 40 are disengaged, the locking member 52 and the slot 53 are disengaged to enable the first door 30 and the second door 40 to be used independently. For example, the second door 40 can close the tub assembly 20 independently, thereby preventing vibration from being transmitted to the first door 30 during washing.

[0118] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly 200 further includes a protrusion 41, a locking member 52 is disposed in the first door 30 and the locking member 52 is movable relative to the door, the protrusion 41 is disposed on the second door 40, that is, the protrusion 41 and the locking member 52 are respectively located on different door bodies, the protrusion 41 defines a slot 53, and the locking member 52 can be inserted into the slot 53 to achieve the cooperation between the two.

[0119] The first door body 30 also has a mating groove 36, that is, the mating groove 36 and the locking member 52 are located on the same door body, while the mating groove 36 and the protrusion 41 are located on two different door bodies.

[0120] The protrusion 41 can extend into the mating groove 36, and the locking member 52 can also extend into the mating groove 36. When the locking member 52 is engaged with the slot 53, the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be joined together, and the two doors can move together. By extending the protrusion 41 into the mating groove 36, the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be engaged inside one door without the need to design additional assembly space between the two doors. This reduces the gap between the two doors, reduces the thickness of the entire door assembly 200, and improves the overall aesthetics.

[0121] Of course, the protrusion 41 can also be set on the first door body 30, and the locking member 52 can be set on the second door body 40. In this state, the mating groove 36 is located on the second door body 40, and the protrusion 41 can be inserted into the mating groove 36 to cooperate with the locking member 52. This can also reduce the gap between the two door bodies, reduce the thickness of the entire door assembly 200, and improve the overall aesthetics.

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion 41 has a guide surface 411. Along the direction in which the locking member 52 is inserted into the slot 53, the guide surface 411 gradually extends from the outside of the slot 53 toward the inside of the slot 53. Thus, when the locking member 52 is inserted, the guide surface 411 can guide the locking member 52, preventing the locking member 52 from being inserted outside the slot 53, which would affect the reliability and stability of the engagement of the two door bodies.

[0123] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a protrusion 41 is disposed on a second door body 40. The protrusion 41 includes a longitudinal extension 412 and a first transverse extension 413. One end of the longitudinal extension 412 is connected to the second door body 40, and the other end of the longitudinal extension 412 extends in a direction away from the second door body 40 and is connected to the first transverse extension 413. A slot 53 is defined between the first transverse extension 413 and the second door body 40, thereby allowing the locking member 52 to be inserted between the first transverse extension 413 and the second door body 40. The first transverse extension 413 is used to restrict the locking member 52 in the transverse direction (e.g., ...). Figure 3 The displacement in the front-to-back direction (as shown) prevents the locking element 52 from coming out of the slot 53 and affecting the engagement of the two doors.

[0124] In some examples, the end of the first lateral extension 413 facing the mounting portion of the locking member 52 has a guide surface 411, thereby guiding and limiting the locking member 52 when it is engaged, improving the convenience and reliability of the engagement.

[0125] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion 41 includes: a longitudinal extension 412, a first transverse extension 413, and a second transverse extension 414. The second transverse extension 414 is disposed on the side of the second door body 40 facing the first door body 30, and protrudes from the outer surface of the second door body 40. The second transverse extension 414 is connected to one end of the longitudinal extension 412, and the other end of the longitudinal extension 412 extends in a direction away from the second door body 40. The other end of the longitudinal extension 412 is connected to the first transverse extension 413. The first transverse extension 413 and the second transverse extension 414 are arranged at intervals. The slot 53 is defined between the first transverse extension 413, the longitudinal extension 412 and the second transverse extension 414. This makes it easier to control the thickness of the slot 53. For example, the length of the longitudinal extension 412 can be adjusted during the manufacturing process according to the thickness of the locking segment 522 so that the two fit properly. This avoids the locking member 52 from shaking in the slot 53, affecting the stability of the structure or the user experience. At the same time, it avoids the locking member 52 from colliding with the second door 40, preventing damage to the structure of the second door 40, and improving the user experience.

[0126] In this embodiment, there is one longitudinal extension segment 412, that is, the first lateral extension segment 413, the second lateral extension segment 414, and the longitudinal extension segment 412 form a slot 53 with one end open. This can reduce the possible interference between the locking segment 522 and the wall of the slot 53 during the process of entering the slot 53 (if there are two longitudinal extension segments 412, that is, the slot 53 is a closed area, the locking segment 522 is easy to contact and interfere with the two longitudinal extension segments 412).

[0127] In some examples, the end of the second lateral extension 414 facing the mounting portion of the locking member 52 has a guide surface 411, thereby guiding and limiting the locking member 52 when it is engaged, improving the convenience and reliability of the engagement. Of course, both the first lateral extension 413 and the second lateral extension 414 may also have guide surfaces 411, and the protrusion 41 may also be provided on the first door body 30. In this case, the mating groove 36 and the locking member 52 are located on the second door body 40.

[0128] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door body where the mating groove 36 is located has a first sliding groove 311, and the locking member 52 is slidably engaged with the first sliding groove 311. The first sliding groove 311 is located on the upper side of the mating groove 36 and is connected to the mating groove 36, thereby allowing the locking member 52 to extend into the mating groove 36 and engage with the slot 53.

[0129] In some specific examples, the groove 36 is matched in the width direction of the first groove 311 (e.g.) Figure 1 The dimension in the left-right direction shown is B2, and the width of the first groove 311 is B1, wherein B2 is greater than B1. This allows the locking member 52, which slides into the first groove 311, to slide smoothly into the mating groove 36 without being interfered with by the side wall of the mating groove 36, thereby improving the convenience and reliability of the overall structure.

[0130] Furthermore, the depth of the mating groove 36 is H2, that is, the distance between the opening of the mating groove 36 and the bottom wall is H2, and the depth of the first sliding groove 311 is H1. Wherein, H2 is greater than H1, so that the locking member 52 can slide smoothly into the mating groove 36 without being interfered by the bottom wall of the mating groove 36, thereby further improving the convenience and reliability of the overall structure.

[0131] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a clothing handling device 100 includes: a housing 10, a tub assembly 20, and a door assembly 200. The housing 10 has an opening 11, the tub assembly 20 is disposed inside the housing 10, and the tub assembly 20 has a clothing loading / unloading port 21. A first door 30 is used to open and close the opening 11, and a second door 40 is used to open and close the clothing loading / unloading port 21.

[0132] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the clothing processing device 100, by adopting the above-mentioned door assembly 200, enables the first door 30 and the second door 40 to be linked, making opening and closing more convenient. The second door 40 can directly close the clothing loading and unloading port 21, thereby eliminating the need for the pleated sealing ring in the prior art, avoiding moldy odors, dirt accumulation, etc., improving the user experience and enhancing the market competitiveness of the clothing processing device 100.

[0133] Furthermore, by adopting the aforementioned door assembly 200, the thickness between the first door 30 and the second door 40 can be reduced, improving the structural aesthetics; and the opening and closing operation is convenient, providing a good user experience, thereby enhancing the market competitiveness of the garment processing equipment 100.

[0134] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the tub assembly 20 has a mounting portion, a second door 40 is disposed at the mounting portion, and the second door 40 is pivotally connected to the tub assembly 20, thereby allowing the clothing loading / unloading port 21 to be opened or closed.

[0135] The pivot axis of the first door 30 coincides with the pivot axis of the second door 40. In other words, the pivot axis of the first door 30 can be located on the extension line of the pivot axis of the second door 40, and the first door 30 and the second door 40 rotate along the same axis.

[0136] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the projection of the clothing loading and unloading port 21 onto the plane of the opening 11 is located inside the opening 11, and the projection of the second door 40 onto the first door 30 is located inside the first door 30. Thus, after the second door 40 closes the clothing loading and unloading port 21, the first door 30 can cover the outside of the clothing loading and unloading port 21 and close the opening 11, ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the clothing handling equipment 100.

[0137] Furthermore, within the plane of the clothing loading / unloading opening 21, the mounting portion is located between the edge of the opening 11 and the edge of the clothing loading / unloading opening 21, i.e., the mounting portion is located outside the clothing loading / unloading opening 21, where "outer side" refers to the side of the clothing loading / unloading opening 21 away from its center. This facilitates the connection of the second door 40. Simultaneously, the mounting portion is located inside the opening 11, where "inner side" refers to the side of the opening 11 closer to its center. Therefore, the second door 40 can rotate from the front side of the opening 11 to the rear side of the opening 11, where "front side" refers to the side of the opening 11 away from the tub assembly 20. Figure 2 The front side shown here refers to the side of opening 11 closest to barrel assembly 20, such as... Figure 2 The rear side is shown.

[0138] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the second door 40 is pivotally mounted at the mounting portion via a connecting hinge 70. The connecting hinge 70 includes a first connecting portion 71 and a second connecting portion 72. The first connecting portion 71 is located at the mounting portion, that is, between the edge of the opening 11 and the edge of the clothing loading / unloading opening 21. The first connecting portion 71 is connected to the tub assembly 20, and the second connecting portion 72 is disposed on the second door 40. Thus, the second door 40 is connected to the tub assembly 20 via the connecting hinge 70.

[0139] Furthermore, the first connecting portion 71 is provided with a first bending portion 73, which is rotatably connected to the second connecting portion 72. The first bending portion 73 bends outward from the back to the front towards the clothing opening 21. That is, the first end 731 (the end closer to the mounting portion) of the first bending portion 73 is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion 71. In the radial direction of the tub assembly 20, the second end 732 (the end away from the mounting portion) of the first bending portion 73 is located outside the first end 731, and the second end 732 of the first bending portion 73 is connected to the second connecting portion 72. This allows the second pivot axis 49 of the second door 40 to be located on the straight line of the first pivot axis 39 of the first door 30, so that the first door 30 and the second door 40 can rotate along the same axis.

[0140] Preferably, the first bend 73 forms an arc shape that gradually and smoothly transitions outward from the first end 731 to the second end 732.

[0141] In some examples, one of the first bending portion 73 and the second connecting portion 72 is provided with a pivot 75, and the other of the first bending portion 73 and the second connecting portion 72 is provided with a shaft hole. The first bending portion 73 and the second connecting portion 72 are connected by the pivot 75 engaging with the shaft hole. The rotation axis of the pivot 75 coincides with the pivot axis of the second door body 40, that is, the second door body 40 rotates along the pivot 75, and the rotation axis of the pivot 75 coincides with the pivot axis of the first door body 30, thereby ensuring that the first door body 30 and the second door body 40 rotate along the same axis.

[0142] The rotating shaft 75 can be directly formed on the first bent portion 73 or the second connecting portion 72. The rotating shaft 75 can also be a pin, which is set on the first bent portion 73 or the second connecting portion 72.

[0143] In some specific examples, the first bending portion 73 includes two parts, which are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. The second end of each first bending portion 73 has a shaft hole. The rotating shaft 75 is directly or indirectly disposed on the second connecting portion 72, and a part of the second connecting portion 72 is directly or indirectly connected between the two bending portions 73. The two ends of the rotating shaft 75 are respectively inserted into the shaft hole to realize the rotational connection between the second end of the first bending portion 73 and the second connecting portion 72.

[0144] like Figures 5-8As shown, in some examples, the second connecting part 72 is provided with a second bending part 74. The first end 741 of the second bending part 74 is fixedly connected to the second connecting part 72, and the second end 742 of the second bending part 74 is located in the middle of two first bending parts 73 arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. Specifically, the second bending part 74 is provided with a pivot 75, and the first bending part 73 and the second bending part 74 are rotatably connected through the pivot 75. In this way, the setting of the second bending part 74 allows the second connecting part 72 to open a larger range relative to the first connecting part 71, which helps to avoid possible interference between the first door 30 and the second door during the opening and closing process.

[0145] In addition, in this embodiment, a receiving space 733 is formed between the two first bending portions 73 arranged vertically at intervals. This receiving space 733 is adapted to accommodate at least a portion of the second bending portion 74, such that when the first door body 30 and the second door body 40 are in the engaged state, the second bending portion 74 is accommodated within the receiving space, thereby helping to reduce the size of the connecting hinge 70. In some embodiments of the present invention, the shapes of the first bending portion 73 and the second bending portion 74 are generally similar, such as the bending direction of the first bending portion 73 and the arc-shaped area. The opening direction and size (when the first bend 73 and the second bend 74 have arc-shaped areas) ensure that, when the first door 30 and the second door 40 are in the engaged state, the second bend 74 is better accommodated within the receiving space, thereby further reducing the size of the connecting hinge 70; while in the front-rear direction, the extension dimension of the first bend 73 is greater than the extension dimension of the second bend 74, therefore, when the first door 30 and the second door 40 are in the engaged state, there is a gap 76 between the first connecting part 71 and the second connecting part 72 (e.g. Figure 8 As shown, the gap is located on the front side of the first connecting part 71 and the rear side of the second connecting part 72. The gap is used to accommodate at least a portion of the thickness of the second door body 40, thereby facilitating the compact structure of the door body of the present invention.

[0146] The first pivot axis 39 of the first door body 30 is located in the plane of the first door body 30. The first pivot axis 39 is collinear with the pivot axis 75. In the direction of rotation of the second door body 40, the second door body 40 is spaced apart from the pivot axis 75, thereby allowing the first door body 30 and the second door body 40 to be spaced apart. In this state, after the first door body 30 closes the opening 11, the second door body 40 is located behind the first door body 30, and the second door body 40 can extend into the inside of the opening 11 (e.g., Figure 2 As shown on the rear side, such as the second door 40, a door glass can be provided (the door glass can extend into the opening 11) to close the clothing loading and unloading opening 21.

[0147] Meanwhile, with the clothing loading / unloading opening 21 closed in the second door 40, both the pivot 75 and the first pivot 39 are located on the outside of the second door 40, ensuring that the opening and closing actions are reasonable and smooth, and avoiding additional interference during the opening and closing of the door, which would affect the user experience.

[0148] like Figure 2 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the tub assembly 20 includes: an outer tub 22, an inner tub, and a baffle 23. The inner tub is rotatably disposed inside the outer tub 22, and the baffle 23 is disposed on the outer tub 22. A clothing loading / unloading opening 21 is formed on the baffle 23, and the clothing loading / unloading opening 21 corresponds to and communicates with the opening of the outer tub 22. A mounting part is disposed on the baffle 23. A second door 40 is connected to the baffle 23 via a connecting hinge 70 and rotates along a second pivot axis 49. Furthermore, the second door 40 can directly and tightly cooperate with the baffle 23 to achieve a seal on the tub assembly 20. The cooperation is convenient, the seal is reliable, and the overall structure has good stability.

[0149] In some examples, a sealing ring is fitted on the side of the second door 40 facing the tub assembly 20. When the second door 40 closes the clothing loading and unloading opening 21, the second door 40 and the tub assembly 20 are sealed together by the sealing ring. The sealing ring does not need to be pleated, has a simple structure, and can further improve the sealing performance at the clothing loading and unloading opening 21.

[0150] In some examples, the front of the housing 10 has a front sealing door 12 that defines an opening 11. The first door 30 is pivotally connected to the front sealing door 12. After the second door 40 is engaged with the barrel assembly 20, the second door 40 can move with the barrel assembly 20 without affecting the structure of the first door 30 and the front sealing door 12.

[0151] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in a specific example, when the first door 30 and the second door 40 need to be opened simultaneously, the user manually operates the drive component 51. The drive component 51 drives the lever 511 to rotate, and the lever 511 applies a force to the mating rod 561, that is, applies torque to the active transmission component 56, causing the active transmission component 56 to rotate, driving the driven transmission component 57 to move downward, and then driving the locking component 52 to move downward. When the locking component 52 is inserted into the slot 53, the locking protrusion 82 of the locking component 81 can be inserted into the locking groove 5211 on the side of the locking component 52, so that the locking component 52 can be kept in the locked position, the first door 30 and the second door 40 are in the engaged state, and the two can be linked.

[0152] When the first door 30 and the second door 40 need to be used separately, the control system controls (e.g., after the second door 40 and / or the first door 30 are locked, a signal is given, and the control system receives the signal to control the drive motor 14 to operate) the drive motor 14 drives the stop rod 13 through the second clearance hole 15 and the first clearance hole 38. The stop rod 13 presses the reset protrusion 84 on the locking member 81, causing it to move forward, which disengages the locking protrusion 82 from the locking groove 5211. Under the action of the third reset member, the locking member 52... The device moves to the retracted position, thereby disengaging the locking element 52 from the slot 53 and separating the first door 30 and the second door 40. The second door 40 can be tightly fitted with the tub assembly 20 to seal the clothes loading and unloading port 21, facilitating subsequent washing processes. The second door 40 can vibrate as the tub assembly 20 moves, but since the second door 40 is separated from the first door 30, the vibration will not affect the first door 30 or the front sealing door 12, thus improving the overall structural stability.

[0153] When the load of clothes inside the tub assembly 20 is large, the load may exert an outward pushing force on the second door 40, which may cause the second door 40 to not close properly. Accordingly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the clothing handling device 100 also has a clamping device 60. One of the first door 30 and the second door 40 has a clamping device mounting part. The clamping device 60 is mounted on the door through the clamping device mounting part. The clamping device 60 includes a movable top head 64 and a top head driver 61. The top head driver 61 is used to drive the top head 64 to switch between an extended state and a retracted state.

[0154] With the first door 30 and the cabinet 10 locked, the top head driver 61 drives the top head 64 to move, so that the top head 64 stops against a part of the other door. Since the first door 30 and the cabinet 10 are locked together, the second door 40 can be locked together with the tub assembly 20 under the stopping action of the top head 64. This allows the second door 40 to be closed in place, thereby ensuring the sealing of the tub assembly 20 and facilitating the washing process.

[0155] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping device 60 is disposed inside the second door 40, and the top head 64 is adapted to extend and engage with the first door 30. Since the first door 30 is locked and remains stationary with the box 10, the top head 64 can push the second door 40 in the opposite direction, thereby enabling the second door 40 to engage with the barrel assembly 20, thus achieving the locking of the second door 40.

[0156] like Figure 16As shown, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a clamping device 60 is disposed on a first door body 30. The first door body 30 includes a first frame 301 and a second frame 302. A mounting cavity is defined between the first frame 301 and the second frame 302. The clamping device 60 is fixed in the mounting cavity. A second door body 40 is disposed on the inner side of the first door body 30, that is, on the side close to the barrel assembly 20. The second frame 302 has a through hole, through which the top head 64 can extend and engage with the second door body 40, thereby locking the second door body 40 with the barrel assembly 20 after clamping the second door body 40.

[0157] like Figure 16 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping device 60 further includes a rotating member 62 and a moving member 63. The drive shaft of the top head driver 61 is connected to the rotating member 62 to drive the rotating member 62 to rotate. The rotating member 62 cooperates with the moving member 63, thereby driving the moving member 63 to move. The moving member 63 is connected to the top head 64, thereby driving the top head 64 to switch between an extended state and a retracted state. Under the action of the top head 64 cooperating with a door body, the second door body 40 can be locked with the barrel assembly 20.

[0158] In some preferred embodiments, the rotating component 62 is a lead screw, the moving component 63 is a slider, the slider is threadedly engaged with the lead screw, and the jack driver 61 is a motor, the output shaft of which is connected to the lead screw, thereby driving the slider to move linearly along the axial direction of the lead screw; for example Figure 16 As shown, in some examples, the top head 64 is located on one side of the rotating member 62, and the moving member 63 is provided with a connecting part 631. The connecting part 631 extends toward the top head 64 so that the moving member 63 is connected to the top head 64 through the connecting part 631, so that the moving member 63 moves while driving the top head 64 to move.

[0159] The following is combined with Figure 16 A specific top head 64 according to the present invention is described.

[0160] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one of the first door body 30 and the second door body 40 has a first mounting portion 33, and the top head 64 includes a top rod 641. The top rod 641 is disposed on the first mounting portion 33, and the top head 64 can also swing between a first top head position and a second top head position. When the first door body 30 and the box body 10 are locked, the top rod 641 can swing to the first top head position. At this time, the top rod 641 can press against the door body without the first mounting portion 33, thereby locking the second door body 40 with the barrel assembly 20. When the top rod 641 swings to the second top head position, the top rod 641 is spaced apart from the door body without the first mounting portion 33.

[0161] like Figure 16As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting part 33 has a first fixing lug 331, and one end of the push rod 641 has a first connecting lug 6411. The push rod 641 is passed through the first fixing lug 331 and the first connecting lug 6411 by a first pin 332, so that the push rod 641 is rotatably connected to the first mounting part 33, thereby allowing the push rod 641 to swing between a first top position and a second top position.

[0162] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting part 33 and the top rod 641 are both disposed on the first door body 30. The inner side of the first door body 30 has a through hole, and the top rod 641 is adapted to extend through the through hole. The through hole forms an elongated hole. When the top rod 641 is in the second top position, that is, when the top rod 641 is completely inside the first door body 30, the orthographic projection length of the top rod 641 on the plane where the through hole is located is less than the length of the through hole, or it can be equal to the length of the through hole. This ensures that the through hole will not interfere with the top rod 641 during the extension process, thus avoiding the situation where the top rod 641 cannot swing.

[0163] In other words, when the push rod 641 is in the first position, it is in the state of being pushed out of the through hole 35. When the push rod 641 is in the second position, it is in the state of not being pushed out of the through hole 35. In terms of the projection of the push rod 641 on the plane where the through hole 35 is located, the projection length of the push rod 641 in the pushed-out state is less than the projection length in the unpushed state. That is, the projection length of the push rod 641 in the first position is greater than the projection length in the second position. Since the orthographic projection length of the push rod 641 on the plane where the through hole 35 is located is less than or equal to the length of the through hole 35 when the push rod 641 is in the second position, the orthographic projection length of the push rod 641 on the plane where the through hole 35 is located must also be less than the length of the through hole 35 when the push rod 641 is in the first position. This ensures that the push rod 641 can pass through the through hole 35 and realize the swing between the first position and the second position.

[0164] like Figure 16 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the garment processing device 100 further includes a movable rod 642, which is connected to a top rod 641. Under the condition that the first door 30 and the box 10 are locked, the movable rod 642 can drive the top rod 641 to swing. The movable rod 642 can be fixedly connected to the top rod 641 to drive the top rod 641 to swing along a circumference. The movable rod 642 can also be rotatably connected to the top rod 641, thereby using the top rod 641 to press against the first door 30 or the second door 40. Under the action of pushing force or counter-pushing force, the second door 30 and the tub assembly 20 are locked together.

[0165] In some embodiments, one end of the movable rod 642 is hinged to the top rod 641, and the other end of the movable rod 642 can move relative to the first mounting portion 33. The top head driver 61 can indirectly or directly drive the movable rod 642 to move, so that the movable rod 642 moves relative to the first mounting portion 33. Since one end of the top rod 641 is rotatably connected to the first mounting portion 33, and the other end of the top rod 641 is hinged to the movable rod 642, the top rod 641 can swing accordingly during the movement of the movable rod 642, so that the top rod 641 swings between the first top head position and the second top head position.

[0166] When the push rod 641 is in the first top position, the distance between one end of the movable rod 642 and the first mounting part 33 is H1. When the push rod 641 is in the second top position, the distance between one end of the movable rod 642 and the first mounting part 33 is H2. H1 is less than H2, thereby ensuring that when the push rod 641 swings from the second top position to the first top position, the push rod 641 can extend from the first door body 30 and stop on the second door body 40.

[0167] In some examples, one of the first door body 30 and the second door body 40 has a second mounting part 34, that is, the second mounting part 34 and the first mounting part 33 can be located on the same door body, the second mounting part 34 can move relative to the first mounting part 33, the movable rod 642 is movably connected to the second mounting part 34, and during the movement of the second mounting part 34, the movable rod 642 can move synchronously with the second mounting part 34 so that the top rod 641 swings between the first top position and the second top position.

[0168] Of course, the second mounting part 34 may also be located on a different door body from the first mounting part 33, and the second mounting part 34 may be movable relative to the first mounting part 33.

[0169] like Figure 16 As shown, in some specific examples, the second mounting part 34 has a second fixed lug 341, and one end of the movable rod 642 has a second connecting lug 6421. The second pin 342 passes through the second fixed lug 341 and the second connecting lug 6421, so that the movable rod 642 is movably connected to the second mounting part 34.

[0170] like Figure 16As shown, in a further example, the limiting part 32 can be a slide rail. The limiting part 32 can limit one end of the movable rod 642 so that one end of the movable rod 642 can move linearly. The movable rod 642 is installed in the slide rail through the second mounting part 34. The second mounting part 34 can slide in the slide rail, and under the action of the slide rail, the second mounting part 34 and the movable rod 642 can only move linearly, avoiding the rotation of the movable rod 642 from affecting the normal swing of the top rod 641.

[0171] like Figure 16 As shown, in a specific example, the top actuator 61 can drive the rotating member 62 to rotate, thereby causing the moving member 63 to move along the axial direction of the rotating member 62. The moving member 63 has a connecting portion 631 on one side. The second mounting portion 34 is fixed to the connecting portion 631, or the second mounting portion 34 is integrally formed with the connecting portion 631. The movable rod 642 is hinged to the second mounting portion 34. The first mounting portion 33 is located directly above the second mounting portion 34 and is fixedly connected to the first door body 30. The lower end of the top rod 641 is hinged to the movable rod 642, and the upper end is hinged to the first mounting portion 33. Under the driving action of the top actuator 61, and Under the limiting action of the limiting part 32, the lower ends of the moving part 63, the connecting part 631, the second mounting part 34 and the movable rod 642 move along the axial direction of the rotating part 62, causing the push rod 641 to swing between the first push head position and the second push head position. When the push rod 641 is in the first push head position, the front-to-back distance between the lower end of the push rod 641 and the first mounting part 33 is the largest, and the push rod 641 can be stopped by the second door body 40. When the push rod 641 is in the second push head position, the front-to-back distance between the lower end of the push rod 641 and the first mounting part 33 is the smallest, which can be close to zero, and the push rod 641 can be completely located inside the first door body 30, avoiding it from occupying additional space.

[0172] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first door 30 has a first locking hook 303, the box 10 has a first lock head 16, the first locking hook 303 and the first lock head 16 can be connected by plugging or snapping, the second door 40 has a second locking hook 401, the barrel assembly 20 has a second lock head 24, the second locking hook 401 and the second lock head 24 can be connected by plugging or snapping.

[0173] When the first door 30 is not locked to the box 10, the locking member 52 on the first door 30 is inserted into the slot 53 of the second door 40. After the first locking hook 303 is detected to be engaged with the first lock head 16, the drive motor 14 works and drives the stop rod 13 to extend and press the reset protrusion 84 on the locking member 81, so that the locking member 52 is disengaged from the slot 53, realizing the separation of the first door 30 and the second door 40. Then, it is detected whether the second door 40 is locked to the barrel assembly 20.

[0174] After detecting that the second locking hook 401 is engaged with the second locking head 24, the garment handling device 100 can execute a washing program to wash the garments.

[0175] When it is detected that the second locking hook 401 and the second locking head 24 are not engaged, the top head 64 on the first door body 30 is extended. Specifically, the top head driver 61 drives the rotating part 62 to rotate, which in turn drives the moving part 63 to move upward. The connecting part 631 and the movable rod 642 move upward accordingly. Since the upper end of the top rod 641 is fixed, the movable rod 642 pushes the lower end of the top rod 641 to swing outward until the lower end of the top rod 641 extends and stops against the second door body 40. Thus, the top rod 641 can exert a certain pushing force on the second door body 40.

[0176] In this state, since the first door 30 is locked to the housing 10, the second door 40 moves towards the tub assembly 20 under the action of the thrust, thereby pressing the second door 40 against the tub assembly 20. At the same time as the second door 40 and the tub assembly 40 are pressed together, the second locking hook 401 and the second locking head 24 are locked together, thereby locking the second door to the tub assembly. Then the clothing processing equipment 100 can execute the washing program to wash the clothes.

[0177] Furthermore, after the top head 64 extends and presses against the second door 40, and after confirming that the second door 40 is locked with the barrel assembly 20, the top head driver 61 rotates in the opposite direction, thereby driving the moving part 63 to move downward. The connecting part 631 and the movable rod 642 move downward accordingly. The movable rod 642 pulls the lower end of the top rod 641 to swing inward. The top rod 641 retracts into the first door 30, realizing the retraction of the top head 64 of the pressing device 60. At this time, the second door 40 moves with the barrel assembly 20 and will not affect the first door 30 and the front sealing door 12 and other structures.

[0178] Other configurations and operations of the garment processing apparatus 100 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0179] In the description of this invention, the vertical, horizontal, and front-back directions are defined as shown in the illustrations. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly stated and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "above," and "over" the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0180] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0181] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A door assembly for a garment processing device, characterized in that, include: A first door and a second door, wherein the first door is pivotally mounted on the housing of the garment processing equipment, and the second door is pivotally mounted on the barrel assembly of the garment processing equipment; A locking element, which is movably disposed in one of the first door body and the second door body; A protrusion, located in another of the first and second door bodies, defines a slot. Wherein, one of the first door body and the second door body has a mating groove. When the protrusion and the locking member extend into the mating groove and the locking member is inserted into the slot, the first door body and the second door body are engaged to achieve linkage. The mating groove and the locking member are located on the same door body. The first door body has a driving component and a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes a driving component and a driven component. The driving component cooperates with the driving component, and the driving component cooperates with the driven component. The driven component includes a main body section and a bending section. The main body section includes: A first longitudinal segment, one end of which is connected to the locking member; A transverse segment, one end of which is connected to the other end of the first longitudinal segment; The second longitudinal segment has one end connected to the other end of the transverse segment, and the other end connected to one end of the bent segment. The first door body has a second sliding groove body, the second sliding groove body defines a second sliding groove, the transverse rod segment is adapted to stop on one side of the second sliding groove body, and the second longitudinal rod segment slides in cooperation with the second sliding groove.

2. The door assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusion has a guide surface that gradually extends into the slot along the direction in which the locking member is inserted into the slot.

3. The door assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The protrusion includes: A longitudinal extension segment, one end of which is connected to the other of the first door body and the second door body, and the other end of which extends in a direction away from the other of the first door body and the second door body; A first lateral extension segment is connected to the other end of the longitudinal extension segment, and the first lateral extension segment defines the slot between the slot and the other of the first door body and the second door body.

4. The door assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protrusion further includes: A second lateral extension protrudes from the other of the first door body and the second door body, and the second lateral extension is connected to the longitudinal extension, and the slot is defined between the first lateral extension, the longitudinal extension, and the second lateral extension.

5. The door assembly of the garment handling device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, One of the first door body and the second door body has a first sliding groove, which is located on one side of the mating groove and communicates with the mating groove, and the locking member slides in engagement with the first sliding groove.

6. The door assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The dimension of the mating groove in the width direction of the first groove is greater than the width of the first groove.

7. The door assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The depth of the mating groove is greater than the depth of the first groove.

8. The door assembly of the garment handling device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The first door and the second door can be switched between an engaged state and a disengaged state. When the first door and the second door are in the engaged state, the locking member and the slot are engaged; when the first door and the second door are in the disengaged state, the locking member and the slot are disengaged.

9. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The box has an opening; A bucket assembly, which is disposed inside the box and has a clothing loading and unloading opening; A door assembly, wherein the door assembly is the door assembly of the garment handling device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the first door is used to open and close the opening, and the second door is used to open and close the garment loading and unloading port.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, in, The locking element is located at a position away from the pivot axis of one of the first door body and the second door body, and the protrusion is located at a position away from the pivot axis of the other of the first door body and the second door body.

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