Clothing processing equipment

Abstract

This invention provides a garment processing device, including a tub assembly and an electrolysis device. The garment processing device has a water inlet passage communicating with the tub assembly, and the electrolysis device is disposed on the water inlet passage to electrolyze the water in the water inlet passage. This garment processing device does not require an additional water pump and can operate normally regardless of whether there is water in the outer or inner tub. Furthermore, the water in the water inlet passage is tap water, which does not contain lint, eliminating the risk of clogging the electrodes of the electrolysis device and greatly extending its service life.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Hydroxyl radicals (·OH) have extremely high oxidation potential (2.80 eV) and strong oxidizing power. They can undergo rapid chain reactions with most organic pollutants, non-selectively oxidizing harmful substances into CO2, H2O, or mineral salts without secondary pollution. In related technologies, electrolysis devices are used in washing machines for sterilization and disinfection. Specifically, the electrolysis device is located on the circumferential wall of the outer tub. Water from the outer tub enters the electrolysis device, and the electrolyzed water is then introduced back into the outer tub. The water in the outer tub contains lint, which clogs the electrodes. After a period of use, the amount of clogged lint increases, reducing the effective working area of ​​the electrodes, decreasing electrolysis efficiency, and even causing them to fail, resulting in a shorter lifespan. Furthermore, if the water level in the outer tub is too low to allow water to enter the electrolysis device, electrolyzed water cannot be produced, and the electrolytic sterilization and disinfection effect cannot be achieved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a clothing processing device with good electrolysis effect and without clogging the electrodes.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment processing device, including a tubular assembly and an electrolysis device; the garment processing device has a water inlet passage communicating with the tubular assembly; the electrolysis device is disposed on the water inlet passage to electrolyze the water in the water inlet passage.

[0005] In one possible implementation, the electrolysis device includes a mesh electrode.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the mesh spacing of the mesh electrode is 1 mm to 10 mm.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the mesh structure of the mesh electrode is made of conductive wires with a diameter of 0.2 mm to 2 mm; or, the mesh structure of the mesh electrode is formed by machining a metal plate.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the electrolysis device includes a housing and a conductive connector electrically connected to the mesh electrode. The housing has an electrolysis chamber, an electrolysis inlet and an electrolysis outlet communicating with the electrolysis chamber. The mesh electrode is disposed inside the electrolysis chamber, and one end of the conductive connector away from the mesh electrode is located outside the housing. The electrolysis chamber is located on the water inlet passage.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the garment processing device includes a water inlet valve and a detergent dispenser, the detergent dispenser having a storage tank for holding detergent, the electrolytic water inlet being connected to the water inlet valve, and the electrolytic water outlet being connected to the storage tank to guide electrolyzed water from the electrolytic chamber into the storage tank.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the water inlet valve has an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet, the first outlet being connected to the electrolysis inlet, the second outlet being connected to the detergent dispenser, and the water inlet valve selectively connecting the inlet to either the first outlet or the second outlet.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the electrolysis outlet is located at one end of the housing near the detergent dispenser, and the electrolysis inlet is located at one end of the housing away from the electrolysis outlet.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the garment processing equipment includes a workbench disposed on the top side of the tubular assembly, the workbench having a garment loading port, and the electrolysis device being fixedly connected to the bottom side of the workbench.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the detergent dispenser is located on the front or rear side of the workbench along the clothing inlet, the electrolysis device is located on the lateral side of the workbench along the clothing inlet, and the electrolysis device extends along the front-rear direction of the workbench.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the mesh electrode includes an anode and a cathode, both of which extend in a horizontal plane and are stacked along the height direction of the garment processing device.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the electrolysis outlet is located above the mesh electrode, and the electrolysis chamber is configured such that the liquid flow from the electrolysis inlet can pass through the mesh electrode from below and flow to the electrolysis outlet.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the housing has a drain outlet located below the electrolysis outlet, and the drain outlet is configured to drain the water from the electrolysis chamber.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the drain outlet and the electrolysis outlet are located on the same side of the housing, the drain outlet is connected to the storage tank, and the flow area of ​​the drain outlet is smaller than the flow area of ​​the electrolysis outlet.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the shell includes a shell body and a first end cap and a second end cap sealed at opposite ends of the shell body along its length. The shell body, the first end cap, and the second end cap together enclose a hollow receiving space. The electrolysis chamber is at least a part of the receiving space. The electrolysis outlet is disposed on the first end cap, and the electrolysis inlet is disposed on the second end cap.

[0019] The garment processing equipment of this embodiment does not require an additional water pump, and can operate normally regardless of whether there is water in the outer or inner tub. It can electrolyze the water entering the outer or inner tub. The electrolysis device can generate more hydroxyl radicals, active chlorine and other active substances, as well as more microbubbles, which can improve sterilization, colorfastness and washing effect. Furthermore, the water in the water inlet is tap water, which does not contain lint. Therefore, there is no risk of clogging of the electrodes of the electrolysis device, which can greatly extend the service life of the electrolysis device. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a simplified schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fit between the mesh electrode and the conductive connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation of the workbench, water inlet valve, and electrolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A bottom view;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the coordination of the electrolysis device, detergent box, and water inlet valve in the structure shown.

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 10This is an exploded schematic diagram of an electrolysis apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the fit of the structure shown;

[0031] Figure 12 For along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0033] Workbench 1; Clothing inlet 1a; Detergent inlet 1b; Electrolysis device 2; Shell 21; Shell body 211; First end cap 212; Second end cap 213; Electrolysis chamber 21a; Electrolysis inlet 21c; Electrolysis outlet 21d; Drain 21f; Mesh electrode 22; Cathode 221; Anode 222; Conductive connector 24; Water inlet valve 3; Water inlet 3a; First outlet 3b; First pipe 41; Second pipe 42; Third pipe 43; Detergent box 5; Storage tank 5a; Drum assembly 60; Outer drum 61; Inner drum 62 Detailed Implementation

[0034] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific embodiments should be understood as explanations of the spirit of the present invention and should not be regarded as undue limitations on the present invention.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "upper," "lower," orientation, or positional relationship are based on the appendix. Figure 1 The orientation or positional relationships shown, including "front," "rear," and "lateral" orientations or positional relationships, are based on the attached... Figure 4 The orientations or positional relationships shown are for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 limiting the present invention.

[0036] Figure 1 and Figure 4 The horizontal directions shown are the same. Figure 1 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 12 The height directions shown represent the same orientation.

[0037] This invention provides a garment processing device, the specific type of which is not limited, for example, it can be a washing machine, a dryer, or a washer-dryer combo. This embodiment uses a washing machine as an example for description.

[0038] Please see Figure 1The garment processing equipment includes a drum assembly 60 and an electrolysis device 2. The garment processing equipment has a water inlet passage communicating with the drum assembly 60, meaning the water inlet passage can supply water to the drum assembly 60, but water inside the drum assembly 60 cannot enter the water inlet passage. Exemplarily, the drum assembly 60 includes an outer drum 61 and an inner drum 62, with the inner drum 62 rotatably disposed within the outer drum 61.

[0039] The inner tub 62 mentioned above can be a perforated inner tub or a non-perforated inner tub. When the inner tub 62 is a perforated inner tub, it relies on the outer tub 61 to hold water; when the inner tub 62 is a non-perforated inner tub, it relies on the inner tub 62 itself to hold water. That is to say, the inner tub 62 can hold both water and clothes, and during the washing process, the water in the inner tub 62 will not enter the outer tub 61.

[0040] Please see Figure 2 Electrolysis device 2 is installed on the water inlet passage to electrolyze the water in the water inlet passage.

[0041] The water used for washing clothes in the clothing treatment equipment is electrolyzed by electrolysis device 2, generating hydroxyl radicals (·OH) with strong oxidizing activity. ·OH has an extremely high oxidation potential of 2.80 eV and its oxidizing ability is extremely strong. It can undergo rapid chain reactions with most organic pollutants. ·OH can sterilize and disinfect at low temperatures without damaging the clothes. Some ·OH reacts with chlorine molecules in tap water to generate active chlorine, which can exist for a long time and has a long-term antibacterial effect. A large number of hydroxyl radicals oxidize and destroy the chromophores of dye molecules that are released into the water during the washing process, causing the dye to decolorize and preventing the free dye from staining light-colored clothes and causing color bleeding. The reaction continues to decompose the dye molecules into harmless carbon dioxide, water, and inorganic salts. Meanwhile, the electrolysis device generates a large number of microbubbles. Because the diameter of microbubbles is very small, usually less than 50um, they can penetrate into the interior of clothing fibers well during the washing process. Through the bursting and adsorption of microbubbles, microbubbles are continuously generated to circulate and flush, helping the detergent to thoroughly remove sebum, grease, and tiny dust and other dirt accumulated inside the clothing fibers, thus improving the washing effect.

[0042] The garment processing equipment of this embodiment has an electrolysis device installed in the water inlet passage, which eliminates the need for an additional water pump. The electrolysis device 22 can be used normally regardless of whether there is water in the outer tub 61 or the inner tub 62, and can electrolyze the water entering the outer tub 61 or the inner tub 62. Furthermore, the water in the water inlet passage is tap water, which does not contain lint. Therefore, there is no risk of blockage in the electrolysis device, which can greatly extend the service life of the electrolysis device.

[0043] It should be noted that in garment processing equipment, the lifespan of the electrolysis device needs to match the designed service life of the garment processing equipment. If the lifespan of the electrolysis device is significantly less than the designed service life of the garment processing equipment, it will lead to premature scrapping of the garment processing equipment and harm consumer interests. The electrolysis device in this embodiment of the invention will not become clogged, enabling the electrolysis device to reach the designed service life of the garment processing equipment.

[0044] In one embodiment, the electrolysis device 2 includes a mesh electrode 22. The mesh electrode 22 has a relatively large surface charge density at the mesh and a strong electric field strength in its vicinity, which can greatly improve the electrolysis efficiency, generate more active substances such as hydroxyl radicals and active chlorine, and also generate more microbubbles, which can improve the sterilization, colorfastness prevention and washing effect. Water can flow through the mesh of the mesh electrode 22, which can carry away the microbubbles on the surface of the mesh electrode 22 in time and prevent the microbubbles from agglomerating into large bubbles.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The grid spacing d of the mesh electrode 22 is 1mm to 10mm. This grid spacing facilitates the formation of microbubbles at the grid and also makes it easier for microbubbles to detach from the surface of the mesh electrode 22. Specifically, if the grid spacing is too large, the number of grids will be small, and thus the number of microbubbles will also be small, given that the area and shape of the mesh electrode 22 remain unchanged. If the grid spacing is too small, the tip area of ​​the grid edges will be small, which is not conducive to the formation of microbubbles. Furthermore, the microbubbles that are formed will have difficulty escaping quickly within the grid and will easily aggregate and grow into large bubbles within the grid.

[0046] The mesh structure of the mesh electrode 22 can be formed using various suitable methods. Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the mesh structure is woven from conductive wires, wherein the diameter of the conductive wires is 0.2 mm to 2 mm. This diameter range of conductive wires enables the mesh structure to have good structural strength. In another embodiment, the mesh structure is formed from a metal plate through a machining process, thus making the mesh structure and the frame an integral structure, improving the reliability of the mesh electrode.

[0047] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 10 The electrolysis device 2 also includes a housing 21 and a conductive connector 24 electrically connected to the mesh electrode 22; please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 12 The shell 21 has an electrolysis chamber 21a, an electrolysis inlet 21c and an electrolysis outlet 21d communicating with the electrolysis chamber 21a. The mesh electrode 22 is disposed in the electrolysis chamber 21a. The end of the conductive connector 24 near the mesh electrode 22 is located inside the shell 21, and the end of the conductive connector 24 away from the mesh electrode 22 is located outside the shell 21. The electrolysis chamber 21a is located on the water inlet passage, that is, the water in the water inlet passage will flow through the electrolysis chamber 21a.

[0048] When assembling the electrolysis device 2, the corresponding pipes can be connected to the electrolysis inlet 21c and the electrolysis outlet 21d respectively. The electrolysis device 2 only needs to be installed in a suitable space, without the need for too many structural changes to the clothing processing equipment.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 The garment processing equipment includes a water inlet valve 3 and a detergent dispenser 5. The detergent dispenser 5 has a storage tank 5a for holding detergent. The type of detergent held in the storage tank 5a is not limited; for example, it can be granular substances such as washing machine powder or viscous substances such as laundry liquid. An electrolysis inlet 21c is connected to the water inlet valve 3, and an electrolysis outlet 21d is connected to the storage tank 5a to guide the electrolyzed water in the electrolysis chamber 21a into the storage tank 5a. Exemplarily, the electrolysis outlet 21d is connected to the storage tank 5a via a second pipe 42.

[0050] When the garment processing equipment is working, tap water enters the electrolysis chamber 21a through the electrolysis inlet 21c. The electrolyzed water after electrolysis by the mesh electrode 22 contains many microbubbles, hydroxyl radicals, active chlorine, etc. The electrolyzed water enters the storage tank 5a and dilutes the detergent stored in the storage tank 5a. The microbubbles can accelerate the dissolution of the detergent. After the detergent is dissolved, it enters the outer drum 61 or the inner drum 62 along with the electrolyzed water.

[0051] In one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 7 The water inlet valve 3 has an inlet 3a, a first outlet 3b and a second outlet. The first outlet 3b is connected to the electrolysis inlet 21c, for example, through a first pipeline 41. The second outlet is connected to the storage tank 5a. The water inlet valve 3 can selectively connect the inlet 3a to the first outlet 3b or the second outlet.

[0052] When sterilization and disinfection are required via electrolyzed water, the inlet 3a is connected to the first outlet 3b. Tap water enters the electrolysis chamber 21a through the inlet valve 3, and after electrolysis by the mesh electrode 22, the electrolyzed water enters the storage tank 5a and finally enters the outer tub 61 or the inner tub 62. When sterilization and disinfection are not required, the inlet 3a is connected to the second outlet. Tap water enters the storage tank 5a directly through the inlet valve 3 and finally enters the outer tub or the inner tub 62. In other words, when sterilization and disinfection are not required, tap water enters the storage tank 5a directly from the inlet valve 3 without passing through the electrolysis chamber 21a. This speeds up the water intake when sterilization and disinfection are not required, thus shortening the washing time.

[0053] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8The electrolysis outlet 21d is located at the end of the housing 21 closest to the detergent dispenser 5, and the electrolysis inlet 21c is located at the end of the housing 21 furthest from the electrolysis outlet 21d. With the position of the electrolysis device 2 unchanged, the distance between the electrolysis outlet 21d and the electrolysis chamber 21a is closer than the distance between the electrolysis inlet 21c and the electrolysis chamber 21a. This allows the electrolyzed water in the electrolysis chamber 21a to enter the storage tank 5a over a shorter distance, enabling the microbubbles in the electrolyzed water to more effectively accelerate the dissolution of the detergent.

[0054] It should be noted that the location of the electrolysis device 2 in the clothing processing equipment is not limited, as long as it can electrolyze the water used for washing clothes in the clothing processing equipment.

[0055] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The garment processing equipment includes a workbench 1, which serves as the main structure of the top of the garment processing equipment. The workbench 1 has a garment inlet 1a facing upwards, through which garments are fed into the inner cylinder 62. An electrolysis device 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the workbench 1, that is, the electrolysis device 2 is located on the side of the workbench 1 facing the cylinder assembly 60. The garment processing equipment of this embodiment integrates the electrolysis device 2 with the workbench 1, which facilitates assembly. Specifically, during assembly, the electrolysis device 2 and the workbench 1 can be assembled into a single unit. Since the workbench 1 has a relatively simple and open structure, it is easy to install the electrolysis device 2. Subsequently, the workbench 1 and the tubular assembly 60 can be assembled. This reduces assembly difficulty, increases assembly speed, saves production time, and reduces production costs. In addition, the installation of the electrolysis device 2 makes full use of the space on the bottom side of the workbench 1, making the structure of the garment processing equipment more compact. Furthermore, the electrolysis device 2 of this embodiment does not affect the sealing performance of the outer tub 61, nor does it affect the installation structure of the outer tub 61.

[0056] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The detergent dispenser 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the workbench 1. The detergent dispenser 5 can be set on any side of the workbench 1 along the clothing inlet 1a, for example, on the rear side, front side, or any side of the workbench 1 along the clothing inlet 1a.

[0057] In the embodiments of this invention, please refer to Figure 5The detergent dispenser 5 is located on the rear side of the workbench 1 along the clothing inlet 1a. Generally, the water inlet pipe is located on the rear side of the clothing handling equipment. Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, placing the detergent dispenser 5 on the rear side of the workbench 1 along the clothing inlet 1a reduces the length of the water inlet pipe connected to the detergent dispenser 5, facilitating pipe laying and making the workbench 1 more compact. Furthermore, the rear and front sides of the workbench 1 generally have ample space. The front side of the workbench 1 allows for the convenient placement of the control panel, making it closer to the user and easier for them to use. Therefore, the detergent dispenser 5 can be placed on the rear side of the workbench 1 along the clothing inlet 1a.

[0058] Please see Figure 7 The workbench 1 has a detergent dispensing port 1b extending through the workbench 1 along the height of the garment handling equipment, and a detergent container 5 is sealed around the detergent dispensing port 1b. When detergent needs to be added, it can be directly added to the detergent container 5 through the detergent dispensing port 1b. It is understood that in some embodiments, a cover can also be provided at the detergent dispensing port 1b to cover the detergent dispensing port 1b and prevent foreign matter from entering the detergent container 5.

[0059] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the invention, the workbench 1 along the front side, rear side, or lateral side of the clothing loading port 1a refers to the projection onto the horizontal plane. Figure 4 The paper shown is the horizontal plane, with the clothing inlet 1a as the reference point.

[0060] The mesh electrode 22 and the detergent box 5 are located on different sides of the workbench 1 along the clothing inlet 1a, which helps to make full use of the installation space on the bottom side of the workbench 1.

[0061] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, the electrolysis device 2 is located on the side of the workbench 1 along the lateral side of the clothing inlet 1a. In other words, this can shorten the distance between the electrolysis device 2 and the detergent box 5 and reduce the pipeline length while maintaining a reasonable structural layout, resulting in a more reasonable structural arrangement.

[0062] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The mesh electrode 22 includes an anode 222 and a cathode 221, both of which extend in a horizontal plane. (See also...) Figure 12 The anode 222 and cathode 221 are stacked along the height direction of the garment processing equipment. This allows the anode 222 and cathode 221 to have a large electrolytic surface area while not significantly affecting the dimensions of the worktable 1 in the height direction of the garment processing equipment.

[0063] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 12The electrolysis outlet 21d is located above the mesh electrode 22, meaning its height is higher than that of the cathode 221 and anode 222. The electrolysis chamber 21a is constructed such that water from the electrolysis inlet 21c can pass under the mesh electrode 22 and flow to the electrolysis outlet 21d. In other words, the liquid flow in the electrolysis chamber 21a can pass through the cathode 221 and anode 222, effectively carrying away microbubbles attached to the surface of the mesh electrode 22. Furthermore, the water flowing from the electrolysis outlet 21d to the storage tank 5a is essentially electrolyzed water after passing through the mesh electrode 22, ensuring that the electrolyzed water entering the storage tank 5a contains a high concentration of microbubbles and hydroxyl radicals.

[0064] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 12 The housing 21 has a drain outlet 21f, which is positioned lower than the electrolysis outlet 21d. The drain outlet 21f is designed to drain the water from the electrolysis chamber 21a. When the laundry processing equipment does not require sterilization, that is, when the electrolysis device 2 is not activated, the water in the electrolysis chamber 21a can be drained through the drain outlet 21f, preventing the water in the electrolysis chamber 21a from becoming contaminated and smelly if the washing machine is not used for a long time. It should be noted that the water discharged from the drain outlet 21f can be discharged to the outside of the laundry processing equipment, or directly or indirectly into the outer tub 61 or the inner tub 62. For further details in this embodiment, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 9 The drain outlet 21f and the electrolysis outlet 21d are located on the same side of the housing 21, that is, the drain outlet 21f is also located on the side of the housing 21 near the detergent box 5; the drain outlet 21f is connected to the storage tank 5a, for example, through the third pipe 43, that is, the water discharged from the drain outlet 21f flows to the detergent box 5 through the third pipe 43; the flow area of ​​the drain outlet 21f is smaller than the flow area of ​​the electrolysis outlet 21d. Specifically, since the drain outlet 21f and the electrolysis outlet 21d are located on the same side of the shell 21, the water discharged from the drain outlet 21f is also electrolyzed water after electrolysis by the mesh electrode 22, ensuring that the water entering the storage tank 5a from the drain outlet 21f is also electrolyzed water after electrolysis. Furthermore, since the flow area of ​​the drain outlet 21f is smaller than that of the electrolysis outlet 21d, the flow resistance from the electrolysis outlet 21d to the storage tank 5a is less than the resistance from the drain outlet 21f to the storage tank 5a, so that most of the electrolyzed water will still flow from the electrolysis outlet 21d to the storage tank 5a, and a small portion of the electrolyzed water will flow from the drain outlet 21f to the storage tank 5a.

[0065] When electrolytic water is no longer needed, no more water enters the electrolysis chamber 21a, and the liquid level in the electrolysis chamber 21a drops. When the liquid level is lower than the height of the electrolysis outlet 21d, the water in the electrolysis chamber 21a will no longer be discharged from the electrolysis outlet 21d, but will be discharged from the drain outlet 21f until the water in the electrolysis chamber 21a is emptied. In this embodiment of the invention, by simultaneously setting the electrolysis outlet 21d and the drain outlet 21f, it can be ensured that the water flowing into the storage tank 5a is basically fully electrolyzed water, and it can also ensure that the water in the electrolysis chamber 21a is emptied. Water from the drain outlet 21f can be guided into the storage tank 5a through a short pipeline. The structure is simple and does not require valves, which can reduce production and manufacturing costs.

[0066] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 10 The shell 21 includes a shell body 211 and a first end cap 212 and a second end cap 213 sealed at opposite ends along the length of the shell body 211. The shell body 211, the first end cap 212, and the second end cap 213 together form a hollow receiving space, and the electrolysis chamber 21a is at least a part of the receiving space. The electrolysis outlet 21d is disposed on the first end cap 212, and the electrolysis inlet 21c is disposed on the second end cap 213. It is understood that the connection between the first end cap 212 and the shell body 211 needs to be sealed to prevent water leakage, and the connection between the second end cap 213 and the shell body 211 needs to be sealed to prevent water leakage.

[0067] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The garment processing device has a water inlet passage communicating with the tubular assembly (60); An electrolysis device (2) is provided on the water inlet passage to electrolyze the water in the water inlet passage; The garment processing equipment includes a workbench (1) and a detergent box (5). The workbench (1) is located on the top side of the drum assembly (60). The workbench (1) has a garment inlet (1a). The electrolysis device (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the workbench (1). The detergent box (5) is located on the front or rear side of the workbench (1) along the clothing inlet (1a), the electrolysis device (2) is located on the lateral side of the workbench (1) along the clothing inlet (1a), and the electrolysis device (2) extends along the front and rear direction of the workbench (1). The electrolysis device (2) includes a housing (21), which has an electrolysis chamber (21a), an electrolysis inlet (21c) and an electrolysis outlet (21d) connected to the electrolysis chamber (21a), and the electrolysis chamber (21a) is located on the water inlet passage; the clothing treatment equipment includes a water inlet valve (3), and the detergent box (5) has a storage tank (5a) for holding detergent, the electrolysis inlet (21c) is connected to the water inlet valve (3), and the electrolysis outlet (21d) is connected to the storage tank (5a) to guide the electrolyzed water in the electrolysis chamber (21a) to the storage tank (5a); The shell (21) has a drain outlet (21f), which is located lower than the electrolysis outlet (21d). The drain outlet (21f) is configured to drain the water in the electrolysis chamber (21a). The electrolysis outlet (21d) is located at one end of the housing (21) near the detergent box (5), and the electrolysis inlet (21c) is located at one end of the housing (21) away from the electrolysis outlet (21d).

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrolysis device includes a mesh electrode (22).

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mesh spacing of the mesh electrode (22) is 1mm to 10mm.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mesh structure of the mesh electrode (22) is made of conductive wires with a diameter of 0.2 mm to 2 mm; or, the mesh structure of the mesh electrode (22) is formed by cutting a metal plate.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electrolysis device (2) includes a conductive connector (24) that is electrically connected to the mesh electrode (22). The mesh electrode (22) is disposed inside the electrolysis chamber (21a), and one end of the conductive connector (24) away from the mesh electrode (22) is located outside the housing (21).

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water inlet valve (3) has an inlet (3a), a first outlet (3b) and a second outlet. The first outlet (3b) is connected to the electrolysis inlet (21c), and the second outlet is connected to the detergent box (5). The water inlet valve (3) selectively connects the inlet (3a) to the first outlet (3b) or the second outlet.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mesh electrode (22) includes an anode (222) and a cathode (221), both of which extend in a horizontal plane and are stacked along the height direction of the garment processing equipment.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The electrolysis outlet (21d) is located above the mesh electrode (22), and the electrolysis chamber (21a) is constructed such that the liquid flow from the electrolysis inlet (21c) can pass through the mesh electrode (22) from below and flow to the electrolysis outlet (21d).

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drain outlet (21f) and the electrolysis outlet (21d) are located on the same side of the shell (21). The drain outlet (21f) is connected to the storage tank (5a). The flow area of ​​the drain outlet (21f) is smaller than the flow area of ​​the electrolysis outlet (21d).

10. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 5-9, characterized in that, The shell (21) includes a shell body (211) and a first end cap (212) and a second end cap (213) sealed at opposite ends of the shell body (211) along its length. The shell body (211), the first end cap (212) and the second end cap (213) together form a hollow accommodating space. The electrolysis chamber (21a) is at least a part of the accommodating space. The electrolysis outlet (21d) is disposed on the first end cap (212) and the electrolysis inlet (21c) is disposed on the second end cap (213).

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