A washing and drying device

Abstract

The present invention provides a washing and drying device, comprising: an outer barrel, a partition barrel is arranged inside the outer barrel, the partition barrel divides the interior of the outer barrel into a first washing area and a second washing area, the first washing area and the second washing area are connected at the top; a first clothing processing part is rotatably arranged in the outer barrel, and is used to carry the clothing in the first washing area; a drying air inlet is formed on the side wall of the outer barrel, and is used to blow out a drying airflow toward the first clothing processing part. The present invention adopts a drying system that can dry the first washing area and the second washing area at the same time, and can share the drying system while ensuring that the two washing areas can be washed independently, thereby simplifying the structure of the whole machine. In addition, the air inlet is facing the first clothing processing part to improve the drying efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of washing machine technology, and more particularly to a washer-dryer combo device. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines typically use an air inlet at the front of the control panel for washing and drying clothes. Due to the limitations of the drum opening structure, the air inlet cannot be designed to extend deep into the drain basket. To allow the drying airflow to pass over the surface of the clothes at high speed and thus improve drying efficiency, a relatively complex air duct structure is generally required. This can only increase the flow rate of the drying airflow to achieve a certain degree of improvement in drying efficiency, but the actual effect is not obvious, especially when used for washing underwear. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a washer-dryer combo device, which at least solves the technical problem of low drying efficiency in the prior art, specifically:

[0004] This invention provides a washer-dryer combo device, comprising:

[0005] An outer tub, with a partition tub inside, the partition tub dividing the interior of the outer tub into a first washing area and a second washing area;

[0006] The first garment handling component is rotatably disposed within the outer tub;

[0007] A drying air inlet is formed on the side wall of the outer tub, which is used to blow a drying airflow toward the first garment processing unit.

[0008] Alternatively, the drying air inlet is located on the upper part of the side wall of the outer tub, providing a drying airflow that blows obliquely downward toward the first garment processing unit.

[0009] Further optionally, the first garment processing component includes a processing component body, and the processing component body is provided with a connecting structure to connect the inner and outer sides of the processing component body.

[0010] Further optionally, the main body of the processing component is a frustum-shaped cylinder.

[0011] The side wall taper of the main body of the processing component is α, and the downward angle of the air inlet is β, where α+β=90°.

[0012] Further optional,

[0013] The value of α ranges from 5° to 10°, and the value of β ranges from 80° to 85°.

[0014] Further optional,

[0015] The tops of the first and second washing areas are connected;

[0016] The outer tub has an air inlet and a first air outlet on its side wall. The outer tub forms a first drying path between the air inlet and the first air outlet, allowing hot air to flow through the first washing area.

[0017] The bottom of the separator is provided with a second air outlet, and a second drying path is formed between the air inlet and the second air outlet for hot air to flow through the second washing zone.

[0018] Further optional,

[0019] The outer barrel is also equipped with:

[0020] The first extended air duct has an air inlet connected to the first air outlet, so as to guide the dry hot air of the first drying path from bottom to top to the first extended air duct and discharge it at a position higher than the maximum preset height of the washing water surface in the first washing area.

[0021] The second extended air duct has its air inlet connected to the second air outlet, so as to guide the dry hot air from the second drying path from bottom to top to the second extended air duct and discharge it at a position higher than the maximum preset height of the washing water surface in the second washing zone.

[0022] Further optionally, at least a portion of the sidewalls of the outer barrel form a double-wall structure, and a hollow structure is formed inside the double-wall structure, wherein the first extended air duct and the second extended air duct are formed within the hollow structure.

[0023] Further optionally, the first extended air duct is formed on the side wall of the outer barrel and extends along the height direction of the outer barrel;

[0024] A portion of the second extended air duct is formed on the bottom wall of the outer barrel and extends radially along the outer barrel, while another portion is formed on the side wall of the outer barrel and extends along the height direction of the outer barrel.

[0025] Further optionally, the first garment processing component includes:

[0026] The mounting tub is rotatably disposed in the second washing area, and the mounting tub is fixedly connected to the main body of the processing component in a synchronous rotational manner or is integrally formed.

[0027] The side wall of the mounting barrel has through holes for the flow of drying hot air.

[0028] Further optionally, the washer-dryer combo also includes a drain basket, the side wall of which is provided with ventilation holes, a plurality of which are evenly distributed along the circumference of the drain basket; and / or,

[0029] The bottom wall of the drain basket is provided with a bottom hole;

[0030] The ventilation holes and the bottom holes allow for the flow of washing water and drying hot air.

[0031] Further optionally, the washer-dryer combo also includes a drive mechanism.

[0032] The driving mechanism is driven to drive the mounting bucket and the drain basket, and is used to drive the first garment processing component and the drain basket to rotate simultaneously, or to drive the first garment processing component or the drain basket to rotate.

[0033] Further optionally, the washer-dryer combo also includes:

[0034] An outer cover is used to cover the outer drum, thereby forming a closed first drying path inside the outer drum.

[0035] Further optionally, the washer-dryer combo also includes:

[0036] An inner cover is disposed on the first garment processing component, and a ventilation hole is formed on the inner cover, which connects the first washing area and the second washing area to form the second drying path.

[0037] Alternatively, the washer-dryer may further include a drying system connected to an air inlet on the outer tub for providing hot drying air.

[0038] This invention employs a single drying system capable of simultaneously drying both the first and second washing zones. While ensuring independent washing in both zones, the drying system can be shared, simplifying the overall machine structure. Furthermore, directing the air inlet towards the first garment handling unit improves drying efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent from the detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and those skilled in the art will be able to obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the washer-dryer integrated equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown (excluding the drying system);

[0041] Figure 2This diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the washer-dryer integrated device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 This diagram shows an exploded view of the washer-dryer integrated device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the outer barrel according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown (showing the first extended flow channel);

[0044] Figure 5 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the outer barrel according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown (showing the second extended flow channel);

[0045] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first garment processing component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown (excluding the garment support structure);

[0046] Figure 7 Show Figure 6 Top view;

[0047] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first garment processing component according to an embodiment of the present invention (including a garment support structure) is shown;

[0048] Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing the assembly state of the first garment treatment component and the drain basket according to an embodiment of the present invention (including the wave-shaped structure) is shown.

[0049] Figure 10 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a drain basket according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0050] In the picture:

[0051] 10. First garment handling component; 11. Main body of the handling component; 111. Garment support structure; 112. Garment fixing structure; 12. Tray; 13. Water-repellent rib; 14. Enclosure structure; 15. First water passage hole; 16. Second water passage hole; 17. Reinforcing rib; 18. Mounting bracket; 20. Outer tub; 201. Air inlet; 202. First extended flow channel; 2021. First air outlet; 2022. First extended outlet; 203. Second extended flow channel; 2031. Second air outlet; 2032. Second extended outlet; 21. Divider tub; 30. Drain basket; 301. Ventilation hole; 302. Bottom hole; 31. Waveform structure; 40. DD motor; 41. Clutch; 42. Flange fixing plate; 50. Fan; 60. Heating device; 70. Outer cover; 80. Inner cover. Detailed Implementation

[0052] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] The terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. “Multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0054] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0055] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes said element.

[0056] This invention employs a single drying system capable of simultaneously drying both the first and second washing zones. While ensuring independent washing in both zones, the drying system can be shared, simplifying the overall machine structure. Furthermore, directing the air inlet towards the first garment handling unit improves drying efficiency. Simultaneously, by placing the air outlet at the bottom, the airflow path is extended, enhancing the drying effect. The extended flow channel also prevents wash water from leaking out through the air outlet, ensuring both drying and washing operations can proceed normally. The invention is further described below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0057] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the present invention provides a washer-dryer combo device, comprising:

[0058] The outer tub 20 has two independently formed washing zones: a first washing zone and a second washing zone. The washing water in the first and second washing zones cannot flow between them to avoid cross-contamination. The outer tub 20 is equipped with a drying air duct, including an air inlet 201 on the side wall of the outer tub 20, a first air outlet 2021 at the bottom of the first washing zone, and a second air outlet 2031 at the bottom of the second washing zone. The drying airflow enters the first and second washing zones through the air inlet 201 and exits through the first air outlet 2021 and the second air outlet 2031, respectively. Preferably, the air inlet 201 is located at the top of the side wall of the outer tub 20 to achieve upper air intake and lower air outlet, extending the airflow path and improving the drying effect.

[0059] The outer tub 20 is equipped with a first garment handling unit 10, which is rotatably disposed in the outer tub 20 to hold the clothes in the first washing area. The air inlet 201 is directed towards the first garment handling unit 10, blowing drying airflow towards the clothes on the first garment handling unit 10 to improve drying efficiency.

[0060] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, a partition tub 21 is provided inside the outer tub 20. The partition tub 21 is connected to the bottom wall of the outer tub 20. The annular space between the partition tub 21 and the outer tub 20 forms the first washing zone, and the partition tub 21 forms the second washing zone. The partition tub 21 separates the first and second washing zones into two independent washing zones, preventing cross-contamination of the washing water. However, the drying airflow enters the first washing zone from the air inlet 201 and can flow through the partition tub 21 into the second washing zone, achieving the effect of drying both washing zones with one drying system. The partition tub 21 has independent inlet and outlet channels inside and outside, allowing the two washing zones to wash independently and avoiding cross-contamination caused by the mixing of washing water. For example, the first washing zone can be used for washing ordinary clothes, such as coats and shirts, while the second washing zone can be used for washing intimate clothing, such as underwear and bras. The first and second washing zones are independent of each other and can wash different types of clothing simultaneously. Preferably, the clothes in the first washing zone are washed by the rotation of the drain basket 30 or the rotation of the wave blades to agitate the water flow, and the second washing zone is equipped with a spray structure to spray and wash the clothes.

[0061] The outer tub 20 is also provided with: a first extended flow channel 202 communicating with the first washing zone and a second extended flow channel 203 communicating with the second washing zone, specifically,

[0062] like Figure 4As shown, the first extended flow channel 202 is disposed on the side wall of the outer tub 20, and its first end is connected to the first washing area through the first air outlet 2021. That is, the first port of the first extended flow channel 202 constitutes the first air outlet 2021, which is located at the bottom of the first washing area. For example, it can be disposed at the bottom of the side wall of the outer tub 20 or on the bottom wall of the outer tub 20. The second end of the first extended flow channel 202 is located on the outer peripheral wall of the outer tub 20. The second end of the first extended air channel 202 is located on the outer peripheral wall of the outer tub 20, which constitutes the first extended outlet 2022. The height of the first extended outlet 2022 is higher than the maximum height of the washing water level in the first washing area, so as to prevent the washing water in the first washing area from flowing out through the first extended flow channel 202. Preferably, the first extended flow channel 202 extends vertically.

[0063] like Figure 5 As shown, the first end of the second extended flow channel 203 is connected to the second washing area through the second air outlet 2031. Similarly, the first port of the second extended flow channel 203 forms the second air outlet 2031, which is located on the bottom wall of the outer tub 20 and within the second washing area. A part of the second extended flow channel 203 is located on the bottom wall of the outer tub 20, and another part is located on the side wall of the outer tub 20. The second end of the second extended flow channel 203 is located on the outer peripheral wall of the outer tub 20, forming the second extended outlet 2032. The height of the second extended outlet 2032 is higher than the maximum height of the washing water level in the second washing area, so as to prevent the washing water in the second washing area from flowing out through the second extended flow channel 203.

[0064] The washer-dryer combo also includes a drain basket 30, which is rotatably installed in the second washing area to hold the clothes in the second washing area.

[0065] Specific examples Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the drain basket 30 is rotatably mounted inside the separator 21, as... Figure 10 As shown, ventilation holes 301 are formed on the side wall of the drain basket 30. Preferably, the ventilation holes 301 on the side wall of the drain basket 30 are elongated holes arranged parallel to the axis of the drain basket 30, and multiple ventilation holes 301 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the drain basket 30, allowing the flow of washing water and drying air. More preferably, the side wall of the drain basket 30 is constructed as a grid structure to improve the flow of washing water and drying air. Furthermore, a bottom hole 302 is provided on the bottom wall of the drain basket 30, allowing the flow of washing water and drying air.

[0066] Preferably, in other embodiments, such as Figure 9As shown, the drain basket can also be replaced by a pulsator 31, which is connected to the drive mechanism. The pulsator 31 rotates and agitates the water to wash the clothes. Using a pulsator 31 improves the cleaning effect on delicate clothing, solving the problem of unclean underwear. Furthermore, this design reduces the amount of material used in the device, lowers the production cost of the washing unit, and further saves on the cost of multi-tub washing machines.

[0067] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the washer-dryer combo also includes a first garment processing unit 10, such as... Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the first garment processing component 10 includes:

[0068] The main body 11 of the processing component is a cylindrical structure and is fitted onto the dividing tub 21 to carry the clothes in the first washing area. Preferably, the clothes can be fixed on the main body 11 of the processing component.

[0069] Mounting bracket 18, which is a barrel-shaped structure, is located inside the main body 11 of the processing component. The open end of the mounting bracket 18 is connected to the top of the main body 11 of the processing component. The bottom wall of the mounting bracket 18 forms the mounting structure. The mounting bracket 18 is placed inside the partition bucket 21, and the drain basket 30 is placed inside the mounting bracket 18. The mounting structure is used to connect with the drive mechanism. The first clothing processing component 10 is rotatable as a whole.

[0070] Preferably, the main body 11 of the treatment component has a cage-like cylindrical structure with a grid structure on its sidewalls, including multiple vertically arranged grid bars to facilitate water flow and cooperate with the spray structure to spray and wash clothes. The grid bars can be rectangular, or preferably, the cross-section of the grid bars is fusiform. This shape not only serves to guide the flow but also reduces the width of the grid bars, the amount of material used in the grid, and the production cost of the grid. The grid structure of the main body 11 also facilitates the flow of drying air. The drying airflow in the first washing zone can easily flow along the separator 21 and into the second washing zone after passing through the main body 11.

[0071] The first garment processing unit 10 further includes a tray 12 and a baffle structure 14. The tray 12 is disposed at the bottom of the processing unit body 11 and is arranged in a circular structure along the outer periphery of the bottom of the processing unit body 11. The baffle structure 14 is arranged in a cylindrical structure along the outer edge of the tray 12 and is integrally connected to the tray 12. The baffle and the tray 12 form a receiving space on the outside of the processing unit body 11 for receiving garments. During washing, the garments rotate together with the first garment processing unit 10.

[0072] Preferably, the pallet 12 is provided with water-repelling ribs 13, and multiple water-repelling ribs 13 are arranged along the circumference of the pallet 12. The water-repelling ribs 13 form an angle with the diameter direction of the pallet 12, that is, the water-repelling ribs 13 extend along the direction that forms an angle with the radial direction of the pallet 12, and multiple water-repelling ribs 13 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the pallet 12. The water-repelling ribs 13 are preferably constructed as trapezoidal plate structures, arranged perpendicular to the pallet 12, and the portion near the processing component body 11 forms a bevel.

[0073] During the washing process, the drive mechanism drives the first garment treatment component 10 to rotate. The water-repelling ribs 13, which are evenly distributed around the circumference of the first garment treatment component 10, rotate in the direction of the water flow, increasing the contact area between the water flow and the first garment treatment component 10, causing the water flow to generate greater turbulence. The turbulence of the water flow acts on the clothes, increasing the mechanical force of the water flow on the clothes washing, thereby improving the washing ratio.

[0074] A baffle structure 14 is provided on the outer edge of the tray 12. The baffle structure 14 is integral with the tray 12 and is perpendicular to the tray 12, with its height exceeding that of the water-repelling rib 13. This structure can effectively increase the capacity for holding clothes, and the contact friction between the clothes and the circumference can reduce the occurrence of clothes tangling. Preferably, one end of the water-repelling rib 13 is connected to the baffle structure 14, and the other end has a gap with the main body 11 of the processing component to facilitate the flow of washing water.

[0075] The tray 12 is provided with a first water passage hole 15, which is located between two adjacent water-repelling ribs 13; and / or, the enclosure structure 14 is provided with a second water passage hole 16, with multiple second water passage holes 16 arranged along the circumference of the enclosure structure 14. In this embodiment, water passage holes are provided on both the tray 12 and the enclosure structure 14, that is, the tray 12 is provided with a first water passage hole 15, which is an elongated through hole extending radially along the tray 12; the enclosure structure 14 is provided with a second water passage hole 16, which is a rectangular hole formed along the vertical direction. The first water passage hole 15 and the second water passage hole 16 are both evenly distributed along the circumference, and at least one first water passage hole 15 is provided between any two adjacent water-repelling ribs 13. The arrangement of the water passage holes allows water to flow through when the first clothing processing component 10 rotates, forming a flow structure to accelerate water circulation, effectively reducing clothing processing time and improving clothing processing efficiency.

[0076] Preferably, the pallet 12 is further provided with reinforcing ribs 17, which are arranged radially along the pallet 12 and connected to the pallet 12, the enclosure structure 14, and the main body of the processing component 11. The height of the reinforcing ribs 17 is lower than the height of the water-repelling ribs 13. In this embodiment, a reinforcing rib 17 is provided between two adjacent water-repelling ribs 13, and a first water passage hole 15 is provided between each reinforcing rib 17 and the water-repelling rib 13 to make the overall structure more uniform.

[0077] More preferably, the water-repellent rib 13, reinforcing rib 17, support plate 12, enclosure structure 14 and the main body of the treatment component 11 are integrally formed, that is, the first garment treatment component 10 is an integrally formed structure, which optimizes the structure of the first garment treatment component 10, reduces a series of intermediate processes, improves production efficiency, reduces production costs, has good process performance, and further optimizes the overall structure of the first garment treatment component 10.

[0078] The washer-dryer combo includes a drive mechanism, a mounting structure connected to the mounting bracket 18, and a drain basket 30, used to drive the first garment handling unit 10 and the drain basket 30 to rotate. Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a DD motor 40 and a clutch 41. The output is through the hollow shaft of the clutch 41, fixed by a flange connected by screws, thereby driving the first garment handling unit 10, which is screwed to the flange fixing plate 42. The first garment handling unit 10, equipped with water-repellent ribs 13, performs garment handling operations within the garment handling space formed by the outer tub 20 and the drain basket 30. The motor, clutch, and these two washing units are connected by a main shaft. When the clutch is engaged, the drain basket 30 and the first garment handling unit 10 rotate simultaneously, achieving simultaneous washing and dehydration. When the clutch is disengaged, only the drain basket 30 rotates for washing. Preferably, in other embodiments, the drive mechanism may also include two drive motors, respectively used to drive the first garment handling unit 10 and the drain basket 30 to rotate. The optimal drive scheme is a motor and clutch drive, which provides better washing performance.

[0079] Both the side walls of the mounting bracket 18 and the drain basket 30 are provided with connecting holes, allowing washing water to flow between the separator 21 and the drain basket 30. Preferably, the drain basket 30 is detachably connected to the drive mechanism, and the side walls of the drain basket 30 form a grid structure, making the drain basket 30 a draining basket. The rotation of the drain basket 30 agitates the washing water to wash the clothes. After the clothes are washed, the drain basket 30 can be removed to take the clothes out for easy retrieval. Furthermore, the detachable design allows the drain basket 30 to be washed separately, further realizing a separate washing mode for clothes and underwear, avoiding cross-contamination of stains and bacteria between underwear and other clothes.

[0080] Preferably, the main body 11 of the processing component is constructed as a cylindrical structure, which can increase its external washing space. Alternatively, the main body 11 of the processing component is a frustum-shaped cylinder with a side wall taper of 5°-10°, which is more conducive to the placement of bras during washing and serves as a guide when installing bras.

[0081] Preferably, the air inlet 201 is perpendicular to the side wall of the processing body 11, that is, the air inlet 201 blows air towards the processing body 11 at a specific angle, so that it can directly blow air onto the clothes and improve drying efficiency. For example, when the side wall taper of the processing body 11 is 5°-10°, the air inlet 201 is inclined downwards from the top wall of the outer tub 20 at an angle of 80°-85°. Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, the side wall taper of the processing unit body 11 is α, and the inclination angle of the air inlet 201 is β, where α+β=90°. A drying system is provided on the outside of the outer barrel 20, including a fan 50 assembly and a heating device 60, which is connected to the air inlet 201 to provide drying hot air.

[0082] Furthermore, a clothing support structure 111 is provided on the side wall of the main body 11 of the processing component for supporting the clothing. The clothing support structure 111 is a protruding structure that protrudes outward on the side wall of the main body 11 of the processing component. The clothing support structure 111 is integrally formed with the main body 11 of the processing component and is constructed as a grid structure to facilitate the passage of water.

[0083] In this embodiment, the garment support structure 111 includes two hemispherical protrusions arranged side-by-side along the circumference of the main body 11 of the garment processing component. These protrusions are positioned approximately at the center of the longitudinal direction of the main body 11 to support the bra. During washing, the bra is mounted around the main body 11, with the cups placed on the garment support structure 111 for support and support, ensuring the bra does not slip down. The shoulder straps on both sides of the bra are wrapped around the main body 11 and secured to the main body 11 by buckles on the shoulder straps. Preferably, a garment fixing structure 112 is also provided on the side wall of the main body 11. The garment fixing structure 112 includes a snap-fit ​​structure on the side wall of the first garment processing component 10. Preferably, a snap-fit ​​strip is provided along the length of the side wall of the main body 11, forming a gap between the snap-fit ​​strip and the side wall of the main body 11. The shoulder straps are wrapped around the main body 11 and inserted into the gap for snap-fit, further facilitating fixation and improving the reliability of the bra's fixation.

[0084] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the washer-dryer combo also includes an outer cover 70, which is rotatably mounted on the outer tub 20 to seal the outer tub 20, creating a first drying path inside the outer tub 20 and allowing hot air to circulate only within the outer tub 20. Preferably, it also includes an inner cover 80, which covers the first garment handling unit 10, specifically the handling unit body 11, preventing wash water from the first washing zone from splashing into the second washing zone during the washing process. The inner cover 80 has ventilation holes to connect the first and second washing zones, forming a second drying path flowing through the second washing zone.

[0085] This invention's washer-dryer combo allows for the drying of individual washing areas, including separate drying of the first and second washing areas, controlled by a motor. When washing and drying bras in the first washing area, the bra is fixed to the central drum. Specifically, the bra cups are tightly fitted to the garment support structure 111 on the first garment handling component 10, and the bra's side wings are fixed to the first garment handling component 10 in a circumferentially flat manner. The first washing area offers three drying modes for bras: aligned drying, rotary drying, and stop-rotation drying. In aligned drying, the bra is fixed to the first garment handling component 10, the motor does not rotate the first garment handling component 10, and the fan 50 generates a drying airflow aimed directly at the bra to improve drying efficiency in specific areas. In rotary drying, the motor drives the first garment handling component 10 to rotate at a constant speed, and the fan 50 generates a drying airflow to dry the entire bra. In stop-rotation drying, the motor drives the first garment handling component 10 to rotate back and forth at a constant speed within a certain angle range to increase the local drying area and improve drying efficiency.

[0086] Exemplary embodiments of this disclosure have been specifically shown and described above. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, arrangements, or implementations described herein; rather, this disclosure is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements contained within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A washing and drying device, characterized in that: include: An outer barrel, wherein a partition barrel is arranged inside the outer barrel, wherein the partition barrel divides the interior of the outer barrel into a first washing area and a second washing area, wherein the first washing area and the second washing area are connected at the top; A first laundry processing part, rotatably disposed in the outer tub, for carrying the laundry in the first washing area; A drying air inlet is formed on the side wall of the outer tub for blowing drying air toward the first laundry processing part; The first clothing treatment component comprises a treatment component body, and a connecting structure is provided on the treatment component body to connect the inside and the outside of the treatment component body; An air inlet and a first air outlet are provided on the side wall of the outer barrel, and a first drying path for hot dry air to flow through the first washing area is formed between the air inlet and the first air outlet. A second air outlet is provided at the bottom of the partition barrel, and a second drying path is formed between the air inlet and the second air outlet for hot dry air to flow through the second washing area; The outer barrel is also provided with: a first extended air duct, wherein an air inlet end of the first extended air duct is connected to the first air outlet, so as to guide the dry hot air of the first drying path from bottom to top toward the first extended air duct and discharge it at a position higher than a maximum preset height of the washing water level in the first washing area; A second extended air duct, the air inlet end of the second extended air duct is connected to the second air outlet to guide the dry hot air of the second drying path from bottom to top to the second extended air duct and discharge it at a position higher than the maximum preset height of the washing water level in the second washing area.

2. The washing and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying air inlet is located at the upper part of the side wall of the outer barrel, and provides a drying air flow that blows obliquely downward toward the first clothing processing part.

3. The washing and drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body of the treatment element is a truncated cone-shaped cylinder. The taper of the side wall of the processing element body is α, and the angle of the air inlet obliquely downward is β, wherein α+β=90°.

4. The washing and drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The value range of α is 5°-10°, and the value range of β is 80°-85°.

5. The washing and drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: At least a portion of the side wall of the outer barrel forms a double-wall structure, a hollow structure is formed inside the double-wall structure, and the first extension air duct and the second extension air duct are formed in the hollow structure.

6. The washer-dryer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first extension air duct is formed on the side wall of the outer tub and extends along the height direction of the outer tub; A portion of the second extension air duct is formed on the bottom wall of the outer tub and extends in a radial direction of the outer tub, and another portion of the second extension air duct is formed on the side wall of the outer tub and extends in a height direction of the outer tub.

7. The washer-dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first laundry treatment component comprises: A mounting barrel is rotatably disposed in the second washing area, wherein the mounting barrel and the treatment element body are fixedly connected together or integrally formed so as to be synchronously rotatable; The side wall of the installation barrel is formed with through holes for the circulation of dry hot air.

8. The integrated washer-dryer according to claim 7, characterized in that: The integrated washing and drying device further comprises a drain basket, a side wall of which is provided with ventilation holes, and a plurality of ventilation holes are evenly distributed along the circumference of the drain basket; and / or, The bottom wall of the drain basket is provided with a bottom hole; The ventilation holes and the bottom holes can allow washing water and drying hot air to flow.

9. The integrated washer-dryer according to claim 8, characterized in that: The integrated washer-dryer also includes a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is drivingly connected to the mounting tub and the drain basket, and is used to drive the first laundry processing component and the drain basket to rotate simultaneously, or to drive the first laundry processing component or the drain basket to rotate.

10. The integrated washer-dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The washing and drying device also includes: The outer cover is used to cover the outer barrel to form the first closed drying path in the outer barrel.

11. The integrated washer-dryer according to claim 10, characterized in that: The washing and drying device also includes: The inner cover is arranged on the first laundry processing part, and a ventilation hole is formed on the inner cover. The ventilation hole connects the first washing area and the second washing area to form the second drying path.

12. The integrated washer-dryer according to claim 11, characterized in that: The integrated washer-dryer also includes a drying system, which is connected to the air inlet on the outer barrel and is used to provide dry hot air.

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