Balancing ring of clothing processing equipment and manufacturing method thereof, clothing processing equipment

Abstract

The present invention discloses a balancing ring of a clothing processing device, a manufacturing method thereof, and a clothing processing device, wherein the balancing ring comprises: a balancing ring frame, wherein the balancing ring frame has a plurality of water distribution chambers arranged along its circumference, wherein each water distribution chamber has a water inlet and the water inlet is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the balancing ring frame; and a separately formed water channel rib, wherein the water channel rib is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the balancing ring frame to define a plurality of water channel grooves with the balancing ring frame, wherein the plurality of water channel grooves are correspondingly connected to the water inlets of the plurality of water distribution chambers, wherein at least part of the water channel ribs and the balancing ring frame are connected by at least one of plug-in connection and snap-in connection. According to the balancing ring of the clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present invention, during assembly, the separately formed water channel ribs and the balancing ring frame are connected by at least one of plug-in connection and snap-in connection, thereby simplifying the assembly steps, having strong manufacturability, being easy to mass produce, reducing the cost of the mold, and making production more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrical appliances, and in particular to a balancing ring of a clothing processing device, a manufacturing method thereof, and the clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, clothing processing equipment such as drum washing machines usually have a balance ring on the inner drum in order to balance, resist eccentricity, reduce vibration and noise during operation. The balance ring has multiple water distribution chambers and each water distribution chamber has a water inlet. However, due to the structural and size limitations of the balance ring, it is very difficult to demold the balance ring, resulting in production difficulties, high mold costs, and low mass productivity. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a balancing ring for a clothes processing device, which has simple assembly steps, strong manufacturability, and is easy to mass produce.

[0004] The present invention also provides a clothes processing device having the above-mentioned balancing ring.

[0005] The invention also provides a method for manufacturing a balancing ring of a clothes processing device.

[0006] According to the first aspect of the present invention, a balancing ring of a clothing processing device includes: a balancing ring frame, wherein the balancing ring frame has a plurality of water distribution chambers arranged along its circumference, each of the water distribution chambers has a water inlet and the water inlet is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the balancing ring frame; separately formed waterway ribs, wherein the waterway ribs are arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the balancing ring frame to define a plurality of waterway grooves with the balancing ring frame, and the plurality of waterway grooves are correspondingly connected to the water inlets of the plurality of water distribution chambers, wherein at least part of the waterway ribs and the balancing ring frame are connected by at least one of plug-in and snap-on connection.

[0007] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the balance ring of the clothing processing device reduces the number of parts by providing a balance ring frame and a separately formed water channel rib, making assembly and disassembly easier; during assembly, the separately formed water channel rib is connected to the balance ring frame by at least one of plugging and snapping, which simplifies the assembly steps, has strong manufacturability, and is easy to mass produce. In addition, the separate molding of the water channel rib can eliminate the restriction of the water channel rib on the balance ring frame, making it easier to demold, and reducing the cost of the mold, making production more convenient and conducive to mass production.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of the water channel grooves are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the balance ring frame, and the separately formed water channel ribs and the balance ring frame are also connected by at least one of welding and bonding, thereby further improving the connection reliability on the basis of plug-in or snap-in.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the balance ring frame includes: a balance ring body, the balance ring body has a plurality of the water distribution chambers, and the water inlet is arranged on the inner circumference of the balance ring body; a water isolating ring, the water isolating ring is arranged on the inner circumference of the balance ring body, the water isolating ring is integrally formed with a part of the balance ring body, and the separately formed water channel ribs are connected to the balance ring body and / or the water isolating ring by at least one of plug-in and clip-on, which is beneficial to reduce the number of separately formed water channel ribs and reduce the number of parts.

[0010] In some embodiments, the balancing ring body includes a first splicing ring and a second splicing ring arranged along its axial direction, the water blocking ring includes a first water blocking ring and a second water blocking ring arranged along the axial direction of the balancing ring body, the water channel ribs include a first water channel rib and a second water channel rib arranged along the axial direction of the balancing ring body, and a plurality of water channel grooves are defined between the first water blocking ring, the second water blocking ring, the first water channel ribs and the second water channel ribs.

[0011] In some examples, the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib are located between the first water barrier ring and the second water barrier ring, which is beneficial to improve the connection firmness of the water channel ribs and simplify the assembly steps; the plurality of water channel grooves include a first water channel groove, a second water channel groove and a third water channel groove, the first water channel groove is defined between the first water channel rib and the first water barrier ring, the second water channel groove is defined between the first water channel rib and the second water barrier ring, and the third water channel groove is defined between the second water channel rib and the second water barrier ring.

[0012] In some embodiments, a surface of the first water channel rib facing the second water channel rib is flush with a surface of the first splicing ring facing the second splicing ring, and a surface of the second water channel rib facing the first water channel rib is flush with a surface of the second splicing ring facing the first splicing ring, which facilitates abutment between the first splicing ring and the second splicing ring and between the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib.

[0013] Specifically, the first splicing ring and the second splicing ring are welded, and the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib are welded, so the connection is reliable and stable.

[0014] In some examples, one of the first water channel rib and the balance ring frame has a first protrusion extending toward the other, and the other of the first water channel rib and the balance ring frame has a first recess that cooperates with the first protrusion; or, one of the second water channel rib and the balance ring frame has a second protrusion extending toward the other, and the second water channel rib and the other of the balance ring frame has a second recess that cooperates with the second protrusion, to achieve precise assembly.

[0015] In some embodiments, the inner circumference of the balance ring frame is provided with a limiting rib, and one side wall of the limiting rib forms a partial side wall of the first recess and / or the second recess, and the first protrusion and / or the second protrusion is provided with a step surface suitable for the limiting rib to stop at a position below the top thereof, thereby further ensuring the accuracy of the connection between the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib and the balance ring frame respectively.

[0016] In a further embodiment, the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib have the same structure, the first water barrier ring and the second water barrier ring have the same structure, and the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib can be manufactured using a common mold to reduce costs.

[0017] In some embodiments, the inner circumference of each of the water-isolating ring and the water channel ribs is provided with a water retaining rib extending toward the center of the groove of the corresponding water channel groove to prevent water from splashing out and ensure that water does not flow into other water channel grooves and thus into other water distribution chambers.

[0018] In some embodiments, the water channel rib and the water isolating ring extend along the circumference of the balancing ring body respectively, and one of the outer circumferential surface of the separately formed water channel rib and the inner circumferential surface of the balancing ring body has a clamping block and the other has a clamping groove that cooperates with the clamping block, further ensuring the connection reliability between the two.

[0019] In some embodiments, the separately formed water channel rib is suitable for extending into the balance ring frame from one side of the balance ring frame, wherein the structure in which the outer circumferential surface of the water channel rib and the inner circumferential surface of the balance ring body are provided with the engagement groove also has an avoidance groove for avoiding the blocking block during the extension action, and the avoidance groove and the engagement groove are spaced apart in the axial direction of the balance ring.

[0020] In some examples, the clamping block has a guide surface, and the guide surface gradually extends along the extending direction of the water channel rib toward the center of the balance ring frame, which facilitates the clamping block to slide from the avoidance groove into the engagement groove.

[0021] In some examples, the avoidance groove is located on the outer circumferential surface of the separately formed water channel rib, and is located downstream of the locking groove in the extending direction of the water channel rib; or, the avoidance groove is located on the inner circumferential surface of the balance ring body, and is located upstream of the locking groove in the extending direction of the water channel rib.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of partitions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the balance ring frame, and the plurality of partitions separate a plurality of water distribution chambers in the balance ring frame. The partitions are divided into at least two parts respectively belonging to the first splicing ring and the second splicing ring in the axial direction of the balance ring frame.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water channel rib has a notch to connect the water channel groove defined by the water channel rib with the water inlet of the water distribution cavity corresponding to the water channel groove.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the water inlets of the plurality of water distribution chambers are spaced apart along the axial direction of the balance ring frame and staggered in the circumferential direction of the balance ring frame.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one water baffle is provided in the water distribution cavity, and the spaces on both sides of the water baffle in each water distribution cavity are interconnected.

[0026] Optionally, the clothing processing device is a drum washing machine.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, a clothing processing device comprises: an outer drum; an inner drum, which is rotatably arranged in the outer drum, and the inner drum has a horizontally or inclined rotating axis; a driving device for driving the inner drum to rotate; and a balance ring of the clothing processing device according to the above embodiment, which is connected to the inner drum to rotate with the inner drum, and the central axis of the balance ring is parallel to or coincides with the rotating axis of the inner drum.

[0028] In some embodiments, there are two balancing rings, and the two balancing rings are respectively arranged at two axial ends of the inner cylinder.

[0029] According to the third invention embodiment of the present invention, the manufacturing method of the balancing ring of the clothing processing equipment includes the following steps: S1, forming a plurality of splicing rings and water channel ribs, at least one of the splicing rings is provided with a water-isolating ring; S2, connecting the water channel ribs and the inner circumference of the splicing ring by at least one of plug-in and clamping; S3, splicing a plurality of splicing rings equipped with the water channel ribs into the balancing ring.

[0030] According to the manufacturing method of the balancing ring of the clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present invention, the splicing ring and the water channel ribs are formed separately, which can eliminate the restriction of the splicing ring on the water channel ribs, make it easier to demold, reduce the cost of the mold, and make production more convenient; the water channel ribs and the splicing ring are connected by at least one of plug-in and snap-on connection, which simplifies the assembly steps, has strong manufacturability, and is easy to mass produce.

[0031] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a balance ring of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A side view of the gimbal shown in ;

[0035] Figure 3 is along Figure 2 Sectional view along line AA;

[0036] Figure 4 is along Figure 3 Sectional view along the midline BB;

[0037] Figure 5 is along Figure 3 Sectional view along the midline HH;

[0038] Figure 6 is along Figure 3 Sectional view of the mid-TT line;

[0039] Figure 7 is along Figure 3 Sectional view of the mid-LL line;

[0040] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the first splicing ring and the first water channel rib of the balancing ring shown in ;

[0041] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 An enlarged view of section C shown in;

[0042] Fig.10 yes Figure 8 An enlarged view of the D portion shown in;

[0043] Fig.11 yes Figure 8 A side view of the structure shown in;

[0044] Fig.12 yes Figure 1 An assembly diagram of the first splicing ring of the balancing ring and the first water channel rib shown in ;

[0045] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 An enlarged view of section E shown in ;

[0046] Fig.14 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the second splicing ring and the second water channel rib of the balancing ring shown in ;

[0047] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 An enlarged view of section F shown in;

[0048] Fig.16 yes Fig.14 A side view of the structure shown in;

[0049] Fig.17 yes Figure 1 An assembly diagram of the second splicing ring of the balancing ring and the second water channel rib shown in ;

[0050] Fig.18 yes Fig.17 An enlarged view of section G shown in;

[0051] Fig.19 is a schematic structural diagram of a balancing ring of a clothes processing device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Fig. 20 A method for manufacturing a balancing ring of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Fig.21 is a cross-sectional view of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Reference numerals:

[0055] Clothes processing equipment 1,

[0056] Outer cylinder 10, inner cylinder 20, driving device 30, balance ring 40,

[0057] Balance ring frame 100, water distribution chamber 110, water inlet 120, partition 130,

[0058] The first water distribution chamber 140, the second water distribution chamber 150, the third water distribution chamber 160,

[0059] The first water inlet 141, the second water inlet 151, the third water inlet 161,

[0060] Splicing section 210, first splicing section 230, second splicing section 240, third splicing section 250,

[0061] Splicing ring 280, first splicing ring 281, second splicing ring 282,

[0062] Block 283, limiting rib 284, positioning hole 285, positioning column 286, fixing seat 287, fixing hole 2871,

[0063] Water baffle 300, water hole 310,

[0064] Water channel rib 400, first water channel rib 401, first water isolation ring 402, second water channel rib 403, second water isolation ring 404,

[0065] The water channel 410, the first water channel 4101, the second water channel 4102, the third water channel 4103,

[0066] Water retaining reinforcement 411,

[0067] The first convex part 421, the first concave part 422, the second convex part 431, the second concave part 432, the step surface 441,

[0068] The engaging groove 451 , the avoiding groove 452 , and the notch 453 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0069] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0070] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 19 The balancing ring 40 of the laundry treating apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0071] like Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, the balance ring 40 of the clothing processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: a balance ring frame 100 and a separately formed water channel rib 400. The balance ring frame 100 is in a circular ring shape as a whole. The balance ring frame 100 has a plurality of water distribution chambers 110. The plurality of water distribution chambers 110 are arranged along the circumference of the balance ring frame 100. Each water distribution chamber 110 has a water inlet 120, and the water inlet 120 is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the balance ring frame 100. Water can be injected into the corresponding water distribution chamber 110 through the water inlet 120.

[0072] Furthermore, the water channel ribs 400 are arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the balance ring frame 100, and the water channel ribs 400 and the balance ring frame 100 define a plurality of water channel grooves 410, and the plurality of water channel grooves 410 are correspondingly connected to the water inlets 120 of the plurality of water distribution chambers 110, that is, each water channel groove 410 is connected to the water inlet 120 of the corresponding water distribution chamber 110, and the water inlet 120 of each water distribution chamber 110 is connected to the corresponding water channel groove 410, and at least part of the water channel ribs 400 and the balance ring frame 100 are connected by at least one of plug-in and snap-on.

[0073] According to the balancing ring 40 of the clothing processing device 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the balancing ring frame 100 and the separately formed water channel ribs 400, the number of parts is reduced, and assembly and disassembly are easier; during assembly, the separately formed water channel ribs 400 are connected to the balancing ring frame 100 by at least one of plug-in and snap-on connection, which simplifies the assembly steps, has strong manufacturability, and is easy to mass produce. In addition, the separately formed water channel ribs 400 can eliminate the restrictions of the water channel ribs 400 on the balancing ring frame 100, making it easier to demold, and reducing the cost of the mold, making production more convenient and conducive to mass production.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of water channel grooves 410 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100, and the separately formed water channel ribs 400 are connected to the balance ring frame 100 by at least one of welding and bonding, which further improves the connection reliability on the basis of plug-in or snap-in, ensures the accuracy of assembly, and thus ensures the sealing of the formed water channel grooves 410 to prevent leakage.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the balance ring frame 100 includes: a balance ring body and a water-isolating ring, wherein the balance ring body has a plurality of water distribution chambers 110, and the water inlet 120 is arranged on the inner circumference of the balance ring body, and the water-isolating ring is arranged on the inner circumference of the balance ring body 100. Among them, at least one water-isolating ring is integrally formed with a part of the balance ring body, and the separately formed water channel ribs 400 are connected to the balance ring body by at least one of plug-in and clamping, which simplifies the assembly steps, has strong manufacturability, and is easy to mass produce.

[0076] In some embodiments, Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the balancing ring body includes a first splicing ring 281 and a second splicing ring 282 arranged along the axial direction thereof, the water-isolating ring includes a first water-isolating ring 402 and a second water-isolating ring 404 arranged along the axial direction of the balancing ring body, the water channel ribs include a first water channel rib 401 and a second water channel rib 403 arranged along the axial direction of the balancing ring body, and a plurality of water channel grooves 410 are defined between the first water-isolating ring 402, the second water-isolating ring 404, the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403. Among them, the water channel rib 400 and the water-isolating ring are both formed in a ring shape, which is conducive to ensuring the sealing of the water channel groove in the circumferential direction.

[0077] For example, the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 are located between the first water barrier ring 402 and the second water barrier ring 404, one of the multiple water channel grooves 410, namely the first water channel groove 4101, is defined between the first water barrier ring 402 and the first water channel rib 401, another of the multiple water channel grooves 410, namely the third water channel groove 4103, is defined between the second water barrier ring 404 and the second water channel rib 404, and the second water channel groove 4102 is defined between the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403. Not only is the connection more convenient, but the first water barrier ring 402, the second water barrier ring 404, the first water channel rib 401, and the second water channel rib 403 are relatively independent of each other during molding, and molding is easy, making it easier for the balance ring frame 100 to be demolded.

[0078] Among them, the first water channel rib 401 can be connected to the first splicing ring 281 of the balance ring frame 100 by at least one of plug-in and clip-in, and can also be connected to the first waterproof ring 402 of the balance ring frame 100 by at least one of plug-in and clip-in. Of course, it can also be connected between the first splicing ring 281 and the first waterproof ring 402 by at least one of plug-in and clip-in.

[0079] In some examples, such as Figures 8 to 10 As shown, one of the first water channel rib 401 and the first water barrier ring 402 has a first convex portion 421 extending toward the other, and the other of the first water channel rib 401 and the first water barrier ring 402 has a first concave portion 422 matching with the first convex portion 421, that is, the first convex portion 421 is inserted into the first concave portion 422, thereby achieving accurate assembly of the first water channel rib 401 and the first water barrier ring 402, and also achieving an anti-rotation effect.

[0080] For example, the first protrusion 421 is formed on the first water channel rib 401, and a step surface 441 is provided at a position below the top of the first protrusion 421, and the first recess 422 is formed on the first water blocking ring 402. The inner peripheral surface of the balance ring frame 100 is provided with a limiting rib 284, and a side wall of the limiting rib 284 forms a partial side wall of the first recess 422. The top of the limiting rib 284 can stop at the step surface 441 on one side of the first protrusion 421, and the connection reliability is further improved by relying on the synergistic effect between the first protrusion 421 and the first recess 422, and between the limiting rib 284 and the step surface 441.

[0081] In some embodiments, one of the second water channel rib 403 and the second water isolation ring 404 has a second protrusion 431 extending toward the other, and the other of the second water channel rib 403 and the second water isolation ring 404 has a second recess 432 that cooperates with the second protrusion 431, that is, the second protrusion 431 is inserted into the second recess 432, thereby achieving accurate assembly of the second water channel rib 403 and the second water isolation ring 404, and also achieving an anti-rotation effect.

[0082] For example, the second protrusion 431 is formed on the second water channel rib 403, the second recess 432 is formed on the second water blocking ring 404, and the inner peripheral surface of the balance ring frame 100 is provided with a limiting rib 284, and one side wall of the limiting rib 284 forms a partial side wall of the second recess 432. In order to ensure the connection reliability of the second water channel rib 403 and the second water blocking ring 404, a step surface 441 is provided at a position lower than the top of the first protrusion 421, so that the top of the limiting rib 284 stops at the step surface 441 on one side of the second protrusion 431, thereby relying on the synergistic effect between the second protrusion 431 and the second recess 432, and between the limiting rib 284 and the step surface 441, the connection reliability of the two is improved.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first water-blocking ring 402 is integrally formed with at least a portion of the gimbal body, the second water channel rib 403 is separately formed, and the second water-blocking ring 404 is integrally formed with at least a portion of the gimbal body. For example, the gimbal frame 100 includes a first splicing ring 281 and a second splicing ring 282 arranged along its axial direction, the first water-blocking ring 402 is integrally formed with the first splicing ring 281 of the gimbal frame 100, and the second water-blocking ring 404 is integrally formed with the second splicing ring 282 of the gimbal frame 100.

[0084] In some embodiments, the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 are adjacently arranged to define one of the multiple water channel grooves 410, and the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 have the same structure, the first water barrier ring 402 and the second water barrier ring 404 have the same structure, the balance ring 40 is assembled, and the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 are symmetrically arranged.

[0085] Since the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 have the same structure, they can share a set of molds for molding. Only one set of molds is needed to make two parts, and then they can be assembled together. Demolding is easier, and the number of molds is small and the cost is low, which can greatly improve the reliability of mass production.

[0086] In some embodiments, each water channel rib 400 and water-isolating ring extends along the circumference of the balancing ring frame 100, and one of the outer circumferential surface of the separately formed water channel rib 400 and the inner circumferential surface of the balancing ring body has a clamping block 283, and the other of the outer circumferential surface of the separately formed water channel rib 400 and the inner circumferential surface of the balancing ring body has a clamping groove 451 that cooperates with the clamping block 283, so that the separately formed water channel rib 400 and the balancing ring frame 100 are clamped together to ensure the connection reliability between the two, and facilitate assembly and simple operation.

[0087] In some examples, the separately formed water channel rib 400 is suitable for extending into the gimbal frame 100 from one side of the gimbal frame 100, so that the water channel rib 400 is inserted into the gimbal frame 100. Of course, when the two are assembled, the separately formed water channel rib 400 can also be stationary, and the assembly of the two can be achieved by moving the gimbal frame 100.

[0088] Among them, the structure in which the outer surface of the water channel rib 400 and the inner surface of the balance ring body are provided with a locking groove 451 also has an avoidance groove 452 for avoiding the block 283 during the extension action, and the avoidance groove 452 and the locking groove 451 are spaced apart in the axial direction of the balance ring 40.

[0089] In some specific examples, the outer circumference of the separately formed water channel rib 400 has a block 283, and the inner circumference of the balancing ring body has a snap groove 451 and an escape groove 452, and in the extending direction of the water channel rib 400, the escape groove 452 is located at the upstream position of the snap groove 451. Here, in the extending direction of the water channel rib 400 refers to Figure 8 The direction from inside to outside shown in the figure, that is, the water channel rib 400 is inserted into the balance ring frame 100 along the direction from inside to outside, and the upstream position refers to the direction of the inner side of the balance ring body.

[0090] For example, the inner circumference of the first splicing ring 281 of the balance ring frame 100 has a snap-fit ​​groove 451 and an avoidance groove 452. As the separately formed waterway rib 400 gradually extends into the balance ring frame 100, the avoidance groove 452 first slides with the block 283, and then the snap-fit ​​groove 451 fits into place with the block 283, thereby achieving accurate assembly.

[0091] In other specific examples, such as Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the outer circumference of the separately formed water channel rib 400 has a snap-fit ​​groove 451 and an avoidance groove 452, and in the extending direction of the water channel rib 400, the avoidance groove 452 is located at the downstream position of the snap-fit ​​groove 451, and the downstream position here refers to the direction of the outer side of the water channel rib 400. The inner circumference of the second splicing ring 282 of the balance ring frame 100 has a clamping block 283, and as the separately formed water channel rib 400 gradually extends into the balance ring frame 100, the clamping block 283 first slides with the avoidance groove 452, and then the clamping block 283 is in place with the snap-fit ​​groove 451, that is, accurate assembly is achieved.

[0092] In order to ensure that the block 283 can smoothly slide from the avoidance groove 452 into the engagement groove 451, a guide surface is provided on the block 283, and the guide surface gradually extends toward the center direction of the balance ring frame 100 along the extension direction of the water channel rib 400. The guide surface can be formed into an inclined surface or a curved surface. The avoidance groove 452 can be formed into an elongated shape extending along the axial direction of the balance ring 40, or can be formed into an arc line extending spirally along the central axis of the balance ring 40, and the extension direction of multiple avoidance grooves 452 is consistent.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 and Fig.14 As shown, each water channel rib 400 has a notch 453 , thereby connecting the water channel groove 410 defined by the water channel rib 400 with the water inlet 120 of the water distribution cavity 110 corresponding to the water channel groove 410 , thereby conveniently and accurately injecting water into the target water distribution cavity 110 .

[0094] like Figure 1 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the water inlets 120 of the multiple water distribution chambers 110 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100, and the water inlets 120 of the multiple water distribution chambers 110 are staggered in the circumferential direction of the balance ring frame 100, so as to conveniently and accurately inject water into the target water distribution chamber 110, and avoid water flowing into other water distribution chambers 110 when injecting water into one of the water distribution chambers 110. The water inlets 120 of the multiple water distribution chambers 110 here refer to the water inlets 120 of different water distribution chambers 110, that is, the water inlets 120 of different water distribution chambers 110 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100, and the water inlets 120 of different water distribution chambers 110 are staggered in the circumferential direction of the balance ring frame 100.

[0095] It can be understood that each water distribution chamber 110 can include multiple water inlets 120, and the multiple water inlets 120 of the same water distribution chamber 110 are arranged at circumferential intervals along the balance ring frame 100. By increasing the number of water inlets 120 of the same water distribution chamber 110, not only the water intake amount of the water distribution chamber 110 per unit time can be increased, but also the structural strength of the balance ring frame 100 can be ensured, thereby extending the service life of the balance ring frame 100.

[0096] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, each water channel groove 410 has a notch along the radial direction of the balance ring frame 100 toward the central axis of the balance ring frame 100, and a water retaining rib 411 is provided at the notch of each water channel groove 410, that is, the inner circumference of the water channel rib 400 and the water isolation ring is provided with a water retaining rib 411 extending toward the center of the notch of the corresponding water channel groove 410, and each water retaining rib 411 extends along the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100.

[0097] It can be understood here that, since the two outermost water-blocking rings in the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100 only use one side to define the water channel groove 410, after the two outermost water-blocking rings are provided with water retaining ribs 411, the cross-section of the part adjacent to the groove is L-shaped, and the water channel ribs 400 located on the inner side in the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100 need to use both sides to define the water channel groove 410 respectively, so after the inner water channel ribs 400 are provided with water retaining ribs 411, the cross-section of the part adjacent to the groove is T-shaped. In this way, in the process of spraying water toward the water channel groove 410, the water retaining ribs 411 can prevent water from splashing out, ensuring that water does not flow into other water channel grooves 410, and thus into other water distribution chambers 110.

[0098] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the gimbal frame 100 includes a plurality of splicing rings 280, which are arranged along the axial direction thereof, and a plurality of baffles 130 are provided in the gimbal frame 100, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the gimbal frame 100, and the plurality of baffles 130 separate a plurality of water distribution chambers 110 in the gimbal frame 100, that is, the interior of the gimbal frame 100 is separated into a plurality of water distribution chambers 110 independent of each other by the plurality of baffles 130, and the baffles 130 are divided into a plurality of parts respectively belonging to the plurality of splicing rings 280 in the axial direction of the gimbal frame 100. For example, the gimbal frame 100 includes a first splicing ring 281 and a second splicing ring 282, and the baffles 130 are divided into two parts respectively belonging to the first splicing ring 281 and the second splicing ring 282 in the axial direction of the gimbal frame 100.

[0099] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Fig.17 and Fig.18 As shown, at least one water baffle 300 is provided in the water distribution cavity 110, and the spaces on both sides of the water baffle 300 in each water distribution cavity 110 are interconnected. For example, the water baffle 300 has a water through hole 310, that is, the water baffle 300 slows down the flow of water, but cannot completely block the water flow, thereby improving the balancing effect of the balance ring 40.

[0100] In order to improve the symmetry of the divided parts, the number of water baffles 300 in each water distribution cavity 110 is equal, and the water baffles 300 in each water distribution cavity 110 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the water distribution cavity 110 (ie, evenly distributed).

[0101] According to another embodiment of the present invention, Fig.19As shown, the gimbal frame 100 includes a plurality of splicing segments 210 arranged along the circumference of the gimbal frame 100. The plurality of splicing segments 210 are formed separately and sequentially connected along the circumference of the gimbal frame 100, that is, after each splicing segment 210 is formed separately, the plurality of splicing segments 210 are spliced ​​into the gimbal frame 100. By dividing the gimbal frame 100 into a plurality of splicing segments 210 arranged along its circumference and each splicing segment 210 is formed separately, the size of a single molded component is reduced, demolding is easier, and the cost of the mold is reduced, production is more convenient, and mass production is facilitated. Adjacent splicing segments 210 are connected by hot melt or snap connection.

[0102] In some specific examples of the present invention, Fig.19 As shown, the number of the splicing segments 210 is consistent with the number of the water distribution chambers 110, and the connection position of adjacent splicing segments 210 is located at the center between adjacent partitions 130 in the circumferential direction of the balance ring frame 100. For example, the balance ring frame 100 has three water distribution chambers 110, and is formed by three splicing segments 210 (the first splicing segment 230, the second splicing segment 240, and the third splicing segment 250) spliced ​​end to end in sequence, and the connection position (i.e., the dividing position) of two adjacent splicing segments 210 is between the two partitions 130, for example, in the middle between the two partitions 130.

[0103] For the three water inlets 120, the water inlet 120 located in the middle in the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100 and the partition 130 are symmetrically arranged relative to the axial middle plane of the balance ring frame 100; for the water inlets 120 located on both sides in the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100, the distances between the two water inlets 120 and the axial center of the balance ring frame 100 are equal in the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100, and the two water inlets 120 are respectively at equal distances from the adjacent ends of the splicing sections 210 where they are located along the circumference of the balance ring frame 100, thereby forming a symmetrical structure, which is beneficial to reducing the number of molds.

[0104] In some other specific examples of the present invention, Fig.19 As shown, the number of the splicing sections 210 is consistent with the number of the water distribution chambers 110, and the connection positions of adjacent splicing sections 210 are closely adjacent to the same side of the partition 130 in the circumferential direction of the balance ring frame 100. For example, the balance ring frame 100 has three water distribution chambers 110, and is formed by splicing three splicing sections 210 end to end in sequence, and the connection positions (i.e., the split positions) of two adjacent splicing sections 210 are closely adjacent to the same side of the partition 130 in the circumferential direction of the balance ring frame 100, and the connection positions (i.e., the split positions) of the adjacent two ... Fig.19 Taking the view shown as an example, each segmentation position is located on the counterclockwise side of the corresponding partition 130 in the circumferential direction of the gimbal 100 , thereby forming a symmetrical structure, which is beneficial to reducing the number of molds.

[0105] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 20A method for manufacturing a balancing ring of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of a second aspect of the present invention is described.

[0106] S1. Forming a plurality of splicing rings and waterway ribs, wherein at least one splicing ring is provided with a water-isolating ring;

[0107] S2, connecting the water channel rib and the inner circumference of the splicing ring by at least one of plugging and clamping;

[0108] S3, splicing a plurality of splicing rings equipped with the water channel ribs into the balancing ring.

[0109] Among them, multiple splicing rings are spliced ​​together to form the balance ring frame described in the above embodiment, thereby defining multiple water distribution chambers arranged along the axial direction of the balance ring frame, each water distribution chamber has a water inlet, and the water inlet is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of the balance ring frame, and water can be injected into the corresponding water distribution chamber through the water inlet, and the water channel ribs can define a water channel groove after being connected to the splicing rings, so as to achieve accurate water injection.

[0110] Therefore, according to the manufacturing method of the balancing ring of the clothing processing device in the embodiment of the present invention, the splicing ring and the water channel ribs are formed separately, which can eliminate the restriction of the splicing ring on the water channel ribs, make it easier to demold, reduce the cost of the mold, and make production more convenient; the water channel ribs and the splicing ring are connected by at least one of plug-in and snap-in, which simplifies the assembly steps, has strong manufacturability, and is easy to mass produce.

[0111] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 20 The specific structure and manufacturing process of the balancing ring 40 of the laundry treating apparatus 1 according to the present invention are described in detail.

[0112] The balance ring 40 of the clothes treating device 1 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention includes a balance ring frame 100 , a first water channel rib 401 and a second water channel rib 403 .

[0113] The balance ring frame 100 includes a first splicing ring 281 and a second splicing ring 282 arranged along the axial direction thereof, a first water-isolating ring 402 integrally formed with the first splicing ring 281, and a second water-isolating ring 404 integrally formed with the second splicing ring 282. The first splicing ring 281 and the second splicing ring 282 are connected by welding, thereby defining a first water distribution cavity 140, a second water distribution cavity 150 and a third water distribution cavity 160 spaced apart along the circumferential direction thereof. The first water distribution cavity 140 is provided at a first interval. 0. The second water distribution chamber 150 and the third water distribution chamber 160 are separated by three spaced-apart partitions 130. Each of the first water distribution chamber 140, the second water distribution chamber 150 and the third water distribution chamber 160 is provided with three water baffles 300 spaced-apart along its length direction. The water baffles 300 are spaced-apart from the side walls of the water distribution chamber 110 at the corresponding position to define water holes 310, thereby connecting the spaces on both sides of the water baffles 300 in each water distribution chamber 110.

[0114] The inner circumference of the first splicing ring 281 has three first water inlets 141 spaced apart along the circumference thereof, and the first water inlet 141 is connected to the first water distribution chamber 140. The inner circumference of the second splicing ring 282 has three third water inlets 161 spaced apart along the circumference thereof, and the third water inlet 161 is connected to the third water distribution chamber 160. Three second water inlets 151 spaced apart along the circumference of the balance ring frame 100 are defined between the first splicing ring 281 and the second splicing ring 282, and the second water inlet 151 is connected to the second water distribution port. In addition, the first water inlet 141, the second water inlet 151 and the third water inlet 161 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100 and staggered in the circumferential direction of the balance ring frame 100.

[0115] The first water-isolating ring 402 is arranged on the inner circumference of the first splicing ring 281 at a position away from the second splicing ring 282, the second water-isolating ring 404 is arranged on the inner circumference of the second splicing ring 282 at a position away from the first splicing ring 281, the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 are arranged between the first water-isolating ring 402 and the second water channel ring 404 along the axial direction of the balance ring frame 100, the first water channel groove 4101 is defined between the first water-isolating ring 402 and the first water-isolating ring 402, the second water channel groove 4102 is defined between the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403, and the third water channel groove 4103 is defined between the second water-isolating ring 404 and the second water-isolating ring 404.

[0116] The first water channel rib 401 has a first protrusion 421 extending toward the first water barrier ring 402 and a step surface 441 lower than the top of the first protrusion 421, and the first water barrier ring 402 has a limiting rib 284 staggered from the first protrusion 421, thereby defining a first recess 422 that cooperates with the first protrusion 421, and the limiting rib 284 stops at the step surface 441 on one side of the first protrusion 421; similarly, the second water channel rib 403 has a second protrusion 431 extending toward the second water barrier ring 404 and a step surface 441 lower than the top of the second protrusion 431, and the second water barrier ring 404 has a limiting rib 284 staggered from the second protrusion 431, thereby defining a second recess 432 that cooperates with the second protrusion 431, and the limiting rib 284 stops at the step surface 441 on one side of the second protrusion 431.

[0117] The outer circumferential surface of the first water channel rib 401 has a plurality of engaging grooves 451 and a plurality of avoiding grooves 452 arranged at intervals along its circumference. The avoiding grooves 452 and the engaging grooves 451 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the first water channel rib 401. The inner circumferential surface of the first splicing ring 281 has a blocking block 283 that cooperates with the engaging grooves 451.

[0118] Furthermore, if Fig.12 and Fig.17As shown, the baffle plate of the first splicing ring 281 corresponding to the middle position of each water distribution chamber 110 is provided with a positioning hole 285, and correspondingly, the baffle plate of the second splicing ring 282 corresponding to the middle position of each water distribution chamber 110 is provided with a positioning column 286 that cooperates with the positioning hole 285; the water distribution chambers 110 of the second splicing ring 282 located on both sides of the partition 130 are respectively provided with fixing seats 287, and the outer peripheral surface of the second splicing ring 282 is provided with fixing holes 2871 on the inner drum 20 of the clothing processing device 1.

[0119] like Fig. 20 As shown, when the balancing ring 40 is manufactured, the first splicing ring 281 with the first water barrier ring 402, the second splicing ring 282 with the second water barrier ring 404, the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 are first formed, and then the first water channel rib 401 is connected to the first water barrier ring 402 on the first splicing ring 281 by plugging, and the first water channel rib 401 is connected to the inner circumference of the first splicing ring 281 by snapping, and the second water channel rib 403 is connected to the second water barrier ring 404 on the second splicing ring 282 by plugging, and the second water channel rib 403 is connected to the inner circumference of the second splicing ring 282 by snapping; finally, the first splicing ring 281 equipped with the first water channel rib 401 and the second splicing ring 282 equipped with the second water channel rib 403 are welded, and the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 are welded, so as to splice the balancing ring 40.

[0120] Among them, the side surface of the first water channel rib 401 facing the second water channel rib 403 is flush with the side surface of the first splicing ring 281 facing the second splicing ring 282, and the side surface of the second water channel rib 403 facing the first water channel rib 401 is flush with the side surface of the second splicing ring 282 facing the first splicing ring 281, so that the first splicing ring 281 and the second splicing ring 282, the first water channel rib 401 and the second water channel rib 403 can be connected together by the welding process at the same time, and the steps are simple.

[0121] Combine the following Fig.21 A laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0122] like Fig.21 As shown, the laundry processing device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises: an outer drum 10, an inner drum 20, a driving device 30 and a balancing ring 40 of the laundry processing device 1 according to the above embodiment. Optionally, the laundry processing device 1 is a drum washing machine.

[0123] Specifically, the inner cylinder 20 is rotatably disposed in the outer cylinder 10, and the inner cylinder 20 has a horizontally or inclined rotation axis. The driving device 30 is used to drive the inner cylinder 20 to rotate. The balance ring 40 is connected to the inner cylinder 20 to rotate with the inner cylinder 20, and the central axis of the balance ring 40 is parallel to or coincides with the rotation axis of the inner cylinder 20.

[0124] According to the laundry processing device 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, by dividing the balance ring 40 into the balance ring frame 100 and at least part of the separately formed water channel ribs 400, the balance ring frame 100 and the separately formed water channel ribs 400 are independent parts, that is, they are separately formed, and then these water channel ribs 400 are installed on the inner circumference of the balance ring frame 100, so that the balance ring frame 100 is separately formed, and the restriction of the water channel ribs 400 on it is eliminated, the demolding is easier, and the cost of the mold is reduced, the production is more convenient, and it is conducive to mass production. By using the balance ring 40 according to the above embodiment of the present invention, it has the advantages of convenient production and low cost.

[0125] In some specific embodiments, there are two balancing rings 40, which are respectively arranged at the two axial ends of the inner cylinder 20. In this way, the balance adjustment operation can be performed from both ends of the inner cylinder 20, and the adjustment effect is better.

[0126] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0127] Other structures and operations of the laundry processing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0128] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0129] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A balancing ring for a clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A balance ring frame, wherein the balance ring frame has a plurality of water distribution chambers arranged along its circumference, each of the water distribution chambers has a water inlet, and the water inlet is arranged on the inner circumference of the balance ring frame; A separately formed water channel rib is provided on the inner circumference of the balance ring frame to define a plurality of water channel grooves with the balance ring frame, and the plurality of water channel grooves are correspondingly connected with the water inlets of the plurality of water distribution chambers. Among them, at least part of the water channel ribs and the balance ring frame are connected by at least one of plug-in and clip-on.

2. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the water channel grooves are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the balance ring frame, and the separately formed water channel ribs and the balance ring frame are connected by at least one of welding and bonding.

3. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The balance ring frame comprises: A balancing ring body, wherein the balancing ring body has a plurality of the water distribution chambers, and the water inlet is arranged on the inner circumference of the balancing ring body; The water isolating ring is arranged on the inner circumference of the balancing ring body, the water isolating ring is integrally formed with a part of the balancing ring body, and the separately formed water channel ribs are connected to the balancing ring body and / or the water isolating ring by at least one of plug-in and clip-on.

4. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The balancing ring body includes a first splicing ring and a second splicing ring arranged along its axial direction, the water-blocking ring includes a first water-blocking ring and a second water-blocking ring arranged along the axial direction of the balancing ring body, the water channel rib includes a first water channel rib and a second water channel rib arranged along the axial direction of the balancing ring body, and a plurality of water channel grooves are defined between the first water-blocking ring, the second water-blocking ring, the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib.

5. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first water channel rib and the second water channel rib are located between the first water barrier ring and the second water barrier ring. The multiple water channel grooves include a first water channel groove, a second water channel groove and a third water channel groove. The first water channel groove is defined between the first water channel rib and the first water barrier ring, the second water channel groove is defined between the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib, and the third water channel groove is defined between the second water channel rib and the second water barrier ring.

6. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A surface of the first water channel rib facing the second water channel rib is flush with a surface of the first splicing ring facing the second splicing ring, and a surface of the second water channel rib facing the first water channel rib is flush with a surface of the second splicing ring facing the first splicing ring.

7. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first splicing ring and the second splicing ring are welded, and the first water channel rib and the second water channel rib are welded.

8. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: One of the first water channel rib and the balance ring frame has a first convex portion extending toward the other, and the other of the first water channel rib and the balance ring frame has a first concave portion matching with the first convex portion; or, one of the second water channel rib and the balance ring frame has a second convex portion extending toward the other, and the second water channel rib and the other of the balance ring frame has a second concave portion matching with the second convex portion.

9. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner circumference of the balance ring frame is provided with a limiting rib, and one side wall of the limiting rib forms a partial side wall of the first recess and / or the second recess, and a step surface suitable for the limiting rib to stop is provided at a position below the top of the first protrusion and / or the second protrusion.

10. The balancing ring of the laundry processing device according to any one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that: The first water channel rib and the second water channel rib have the same structure, and the first water isolation ring and the second water isolation ring have the same structure.

11. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner circumference of each of the water-isolating ring and the water channel rib is provided with a water retaining rib extending toward the center of the notch of the corresponding water channel groove.

12. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water channel rib and the water isolating ring extend along the circumference of the balancing ring body respectively. One of the outer circumferential surface of the separately formed water channel rib and the inner circumferential surface of the balancing ring body has a clamping block and the other has a clamping groove that cooperates with the clamping block.

13. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that: The separately formed water channel rib is suitable for extending into the balance ring frame from one side of the balance ring frame. Among them, the structure in which the engaging groove is provided on the outer circumference of the water channel rib and the inner circumference of the balance ring body also has an avoidance groove for avoiding the blocking block during the extension action, and the avoidance groove and the engaging groove are spaced apart in the axial direction of the balance ring.

14. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that: The clamping block has a guide surface, and the guide surface gradually extends toward the center of the balance ring frame along the extending direction of the water channel rib.

15. The balancing ring of the laundry processing device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that: The avoidance groove is located on the outer peripheral surface of the separately formed water channel rib, and is located downstream of the locking groove in the extending direction of the water channel rib; or, the avoidance groove is located on the inner peripheral surface of the balance ring body, and is located upstream of the locking groove in the extending direction of the water channel rib.

16. The balancing ring of the clothes processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The balance ring frame is provided with a plurality of partitions spaced apart along its circumference, and the plurality of partitions separate a plurality of the water distribution chambers in the balance ring frame. The partitions are divided into at least two parts respectively belonging to the first splicing ring and the second splicing ring in the axial direction of the balance ring frame.

17. The balancing ring of the laundry processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: The water channel rib has a notch to connect the water channel groove defined by the water channel rib with the water inlet of the water distribution cavity corresponding to the water channel groove.

18. The balancing ring of the laundry processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: The water inlets of the plurality of water distribution chambers are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the balance ring frame and are staggered in the circumferential direction of the balance ring frame.

19. The balancing ring of the laundry processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: At least one water baffle is arranged in the water distribution cavity, and the spaces on both sides of the water baffle in each water distribution cavity are connected to each other.

20. The balancing ring of the laundry processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: The clothes processing device is a drum washing machine.

21. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: outer cylinder; An inner cylinder, the inner cylinder is rotatably arranged in the outer cylinder, and the inner cylinder has a horizontally or obliquely arranged rotation axis; A driving device, used for driving the inner cylinder to rotate; According to any one of claims 1 to 20, the balancing ring of the clothing processing device is connected to the inner drum to rotate with the inner drum, and the central axis of the balancing ring is parallel to or coincides with the rotation axis of the inner drum.

22. The laundry processing device according to claim 21, characterized in that: There are two balancing rings, which are respectively arranged at two axial ends of the inner cylinder.

23. A method for manufacturing a balancing ring of a clothes processing device, characterized in that: The manufacturing method is used to manufacture the balancing ring of the clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, comprising the following steps: S1. Forming a plurality of splicing rings and waterway ribs, at least one of the splicing rings being provided with a water-isolating ring; S2, connecting the water channel rib and the inner circumference of the splicing ring by at least one of plugging and clamping; S3, splicing a plurality of splicing rings equipped with the water channel ribs into the balancing ring.

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