Clothes processing device and front support assembly thereof

Abstract

The present invention discloses a clothing treatment device and a front support assembly thereof, wherein the front support assembly comprises: a front support; a water storage box, wherein the water storage box is arranged on the front support, and the water storage box is suitable for being connected to a steam generator of the clothing treatment device, and is used to supply water to a steam generating chamber of the steam generator. According to the front support assembly of an embodiment of the present invention, by arranging the water storage box on the front support, it is convenient to install and fix the water storage box, and the stability of the structure after installation is good, and it is convenient to replenish water to the water storage box, which is easy to operate and has a good user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular to a clothing processing device and a front supporting assembly thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, a clothes treating device with a steam function usually sets a steam water box on the top of the box body. However, when the clothes treating device is installed at a higher position, it is inconvenient to pour water, and the structural stability is poor, so there is room for improvement. 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 front support assembly of a clothes processing device, the front support assembly has good structural stability and is convenient for water storage box to be refilled.

[0004] The present invention also provides a clothes treating device.

[0005] The front support assembly of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a front support; a water storage box, wherein the water storage box is arranged on the front support, and the water storage box is suitable for being connected to the steam generator of the clothing treatment device for supplying water to the steam generating chamber of the steam generator.

[0006] According to the front support assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, by setting the water storage box on the front support, it is convenient to install and fix the water storage box, and the stability of the structure after installation is good. At the same time, it is convenient to replenish water to the water storage box, the operation is convenient, and the user experience is good.

[0007] According to the front support assembly of the clothes treating device in the embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box is arranged at the lower part of the front support.

[0008] According to the front support assembly of the laundry processing device of the embodiment of the present invention, one of the water storage box and the front support has a slot, and the other of the water storage box and the front support has an inserting portion, which is plugged into and matched with the slot.

[0009] In some examples, the front support is provided with a support portion, the slot is provided on the support platform, and a portion of the water storage box protrudes outward to form the plug-in portion.

[0010] In some examples, the slots include two slots that are arranged opposite to each other, the support portions include two corresponding slots, an installation cavity is defined between the two support portions, and a portion of the water storage box is disposed in the installation cavity.

[0011] In some examples, the support portion is a support platform or a support rib.

[0012] According to the front support assembly of the laundry treatment device of the embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box comprises: a mounting plate, at least a portion of which abuts against the front support, and the mounting plate and the front support are connected by fasteners.

[0013] According to the front support assembly of the clothing processing device of an embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box includes: a first box body; a second box body, wherein the second box body is arranged above the first box body and is sealed with the first box body to define a water storage cavity, wherein the second box body has a water inlet communicated with the water storage cavity, and the first box body has a water outlet communicated with the water storage cavity.

[0014] In some examples, the second box body is welded to the first box body.

[0015] In some examples, the water storage box further includes: a water level detection device, which is disposed in the water storage box and is used to detect the water level in the water storage cavity.

[0016] In some examples, the water level detection device includes a float, a limit column is provided in the water storage cavity, an upper end of the limit column is connected to the second box body, and the float is slidably matched with the limit column.

[0017] In some examples, the water level vibration reduction device further includes a magnetic member, a limiting groove is provided on the top of the second box body, and the magnetic member is suitable for being plugged into the limiting groove.

[0018] In some examples, it further includes: a vent hole, which is disposed on the top of the second box body and connects the water storage cavity with the outside.

[0019] According to the front support assembly of the clothes treating device in the embodiment of the present invention, the front support is provided with a water replenishing port, the water replenishing port is connected with the water inlet of the water storage box, and the water replenishing port is higher than the water inlet.

[0020] According to the front support assembly of the laundry processing device of the embodiment of the present invention, the front support comprises a support plate located at the front side of the laundry processing chamber of the laundry processing device, and the water storage box is arranged on the support plate and fixed at the rear side of the support plate.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a laundry processing device comprises: a laundry processing drum, which defines a laundry processing chamber; and a front support assembly of the laundry processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the middle portion of the front support has an opening, and the opening is connected to the laundry processing chamber.

[0022] 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

[0023] 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:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a front support assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure in middle B;

[0027] Figure 4 is a rear view of a front support assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 is a front view of a front support assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a front support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of the structure in C;

[0031] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of a steam generator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Fig. 9 is an exploded view of a steam generator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Fig.10 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a water storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] Front support assembly 100,

[0036] Steam generator 10, generator body 11, steam outlet 111, heat insulation component 12, base 121, second recess 1211, limit portion 1212, upper cover 122, first recess 1221, fastening member 123, fastening section 1231, first fixing section 1232, second fixing section 1233, third fixing section 1234, first connecting portion 13, second connecting portion 14, first fixing hole 15,

[0037] front support 20, opening 21, mounting portion 22, slot 23, support portion 24, mounting cavity 25, steam nozzle 26, vent 27,

[0038] Water storage box 30, plug-in part 301, water inlet 302, water outlet 303, water replenishment port 304, vent 305, first box body 31, second box body 32, mounting plate 33, limiting column 34, floating ball 35, limiting groove 36, magnetic part 37, buckle 38,

[0039] Water pump 40 , air inlet grille 50 , connecting pipe 60 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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 positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 10 A front support assembly 100 of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, wherein the clothes treating apparatus here may be a clothes dryer, a washing machine, a washer-dryer, etc.

[0044] like Figure 1-Figure 10As shown, the front support assembly 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a front support 20 and a water storage box 30. The front support 20 is arranged at the front part of the clothing treatment device, and the water storage box 30 is arranged on the front support 20. The water storage box 30 can be connected to the steam generator 10 of the clothing treatment device. The water storage box 30 is used to supply water to the steam generating chamber of the steam generator 10 to generate steam for use in drying clothes, sterilizing clothes, etc.

[0045] According to the front support assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by setting the water storage box 30 on the front support 20, it is convenient to install and fix the water storage box 30, and the stability of the structure after installation is good. At the same time, it is convenient to replenish water to the water storage box 30, which is easy to operate and has a good user experience.

[0046] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box 30 is disposed at the lower part of the front support 20. It can be understood that the lower part of the front support 20 here is the lower part relative to the middle position of the front support 20, and does not exceed the lower edge of the front support 20, so as to improve the rationality and compactness of the overall structural layout. That is to say, the water storage box 30 is disposed at a lower position, so that it is more convenient for users to add water to the water storage box 30, improve the convenience of operation, and enhance the user's experience.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the front support 20 includes a support plate located on the front side of the clothing processing chamber, wherein the support plate extends in the left-right direction and the up-down direction, the water storage box 30 is arranged on the support plate, and the water storage box 30 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the support plate, wherein the water storage box 30 can be arranged on the left side of the opening 21 of the front support 20, or on the right side of the opening 21, and the overall structure is compact and the layout is reasonable.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a slot 23 is provided on the front support 20, and a plug-in portion 301 is provided on the water storage box 30. Specifically, a support portion 24 is provided on one side of the front support 20, and the slot 23 is provided on the support portion 24, thereby improving the stability of the slot 23, and further improving the stability and reliability of the installation of the water storage box 30. According to another embodiment of the present invention, a slot 23 is provided on the water storage box 30, and a plug-in portion 301 is provided on the front support 20. The installation of the water storage box 30 is achieved by plugging and matching the plug-in portion 301 with the slot 23, and the installation is convenient. A part of the water storage box 30 protrudes outward to form the plug-in portion 301, that is, the outer wall surface of a part of the water storage box 30 is directly plugged and matched with the slot 23, and the matching is convenient and reliable, and there is no need to set other matching structures on the water storage box 30, which simplifies the manufacturing process, and the water storage box 30 is supported on the support portion 24, which has good stability and avoids shaking of the water storage box 30.

[0049] The support portion 24 here can be a support rib, which has a simple structure and is convenient for being integrally formed with the front support 20. The support portion 24 can also be a support platform, which can increase the contact surface area and improve stability, and can also increase the structural strength of the slot 23, further improving the stability of the water storage box 30 assembly.

[0050] like Figure 7 As shown, in some specific examples, the slots 23 include two relatively arranged slots, the support parts 24 include two corresponding ones, each slot 23 is supported on the corresponding support part 24, and the structures of the two support parts 24 can be the same, for example, both slots 23 are supported on the support platform, or both slots 23 are supported on the support ribs. Of course, the structures of the two support parts 24 can also be different, for example, one slot 23 is supported on the support platform, and the other slot 23 is supported on the support ribs. An installation cavity 25 is defined between the two support parts 24, and a part of the water storage box 30 is installed in the installation cavity 25. That is to say, when the outer wall surface of the water storage box 30 is supported on the two slots 23, a part of the water storage box 30 can be inserted into the installation cavity 25, which can make full use of the space on the front support 20 and increase the water storage capacity of the water storage box 30. A part of the water storage box 30 is arranged in the middle of the two slots 23, and the size of the installation cavity 25 matches the size of this part of the water storage box 30, which can also increase the stability of the structure and prevent the water storage box 30 from shaking.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box 30 includes: a mounting plate 33, the mounting plate 33 is fixedly connected to the second box body 32 of the water storage box 30, or is integrally formed, when the water storage box 30 is assembled on the front support 20, a part of the mounting plate 33 can abut against the front support 20, realize a positioning function, and can improve the stability of the water storage box 30, the mounting plate 33 and the front support 20 are also connected by fasteners, thereby firmly fixing the water storage box 30 on the front support 20.

[0052] like Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Fig.10 As shown, in some specific examples, the mounting plate 33 extends in the left-right direction and is provided with a connecting hole, and the front support 20 is provided with a mounting column with a mounting hole. The right edge of the mounting plate 33 has a bent section extending backward. When the water storage box 30 is installed, the bent section abuts against a part of the front support 20, and the fasteners penetrate the connecting hole and the mounting column to firmly fix the mounting plate 33. At the same time, the water storage box 30 is combined with the slot 23 and the mounting cavity 25 to achieve the installation and fixation of the water storage box 30, fully utilizing the spatial features on the front support 20 and improving the stability of the structure.

[0053] like Fig.10As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box 30 includes: a first box body 31 and a second box body 32, the second box body 32 is arranged above the first box body 31, and the second box body 32 and the first box body 31 are sealed to define a water storage cavity, which can be sealed by a seal or a sealant to avoid water leakage at the connection. The second box body 32 and the first box body 31 can also be welded, which is easy to operate and has high sealing reliability.

[0054] The second box body 32 has a water inlet 302, and the first box body 31 has a water outlet 303. The water inlet 302 and the water outlet 303 are connected to the water storage chamber. The water inlet 302 is located at the upper part, and the water outlet 303 is located at the lower part, so that the water in the water storage chamber can be drained and the water in the water storage chamber can circulate to avoid residual water.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box 30 also includes: a water level detection device, which can be arranged in the water storage chamber or outside the water storage chamber. For example, the water level detection device is an infrared sensor, which detects the amount of water in the water storage chamber by infrared means.

[0056] like Fig.10 As shown, in some specific examples, the water level detection device includes a float 35 and a magnetic part 37, the float 35 is arranged in the water storage cavity, the magnetic part 37 is arranged on the outside of the water storage box 30, and a closed loop formed by a wire is also provided on the outside of the water storage box 30, wherein the float 35 and the magnetic part 37 cooperate with each other. It can be understood that a magnet is provided in the float 35, and the float 35 moves by utilizing the principle of electromagnetic induction, and the float 35 moves away from the magnetic part 27, so that the magnetic flux changes, and the current of the closed loop changes. As the amount of water changes, the distance between the float 35 and the magnetic part 27 gradually increases. When a certain distance is reached, that is, when the water level reaches a preset water level, an alarm is given to detect the water level in the water storage cavity.

[0057] like Fig.10 As shown, in some examples, a limit column 34 is provided in the water storage chamber, wherein the limit column 34 can be integrally formed on the second box body 32, or can be connected with the second box body 32 so that the upper end of the limit column 34 is connected to the second box body 32, and the float 35 can be sleeved on the limit column 34, and the float 35 can move along the direction of the limit column 34, and the float 35 and the limit column 34 are slidably matched. By setting the limit column 34, it can be prevented that the float 35 moves in the horizontal direction and affects the detection of the water level.

[0058] In some specific examples, a limiting groove 36 is provided on the top of the second box body 32, and the magnetic member 37 is suitable for being plugged into the limiting groove 36 to fix the magnetic member 37, which has a simple structure and is convenient for subsequent installation.

[0059] like Fig.10 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage box 30 is further provided with an air vent 305, and the air vent 305 is arranged at the top of the second box body 32. The air vent 305 connects the water storage chamber with the outside world. By providing the air vent 305, it can be ensured that the water storage chamber is always connected with the outside world, avoiding the formation of a negative pressure state in the water storage chamber, which affects the outflow of water; by arranging the air vent 305 at the top of the second box body 32, the water in the water storage chamber can be prevented from automatically flowing out or overflowing.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the front support 20 is provided with a water replenishment port 304, and the water replenishment port 304 is connected with the water inlet 302 of the water storage box 30, and the water replenishment port 304 is higher than the water inlet 302. It can be understood that the user injects water into the water storage box 30 through the water replenishment port 304. The water replenishment port 304 is arranged at the opening 21 of the front support 20 to facilitate user operation. Moreover, since the water replenishment port 304 is located higher than the water inlet 302, when water overflows from the water replenishment port 304, the information of the full water amount can be obtained, thereby preventing excessive water in the water storage box 30 from overflowing into the interior of the clothing processing device and affecting the normal use of other structural parts.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device includes: a clothing processing drum and a front support assembly 100, the clothing processing drum defines a clothing processing chamber, the middle portion of the front support 20 has an opening 21, the opening 21 is connected to the clothing processing chamber, and by arranging the water storage box 30 on the front support 20, the assembly of the water storage box 30 is facilitated, and the stability of the structure after installation is good. At the same time, it is convenient to replenish water to the water storage box 30, the operation is convenient, and the user experience is good.

[0062] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 10 A clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0063] The laundry treating apparatus includes a laundry treating tub, a front support 20 , a steam generator 10 , a water storage box 30 , and a water pump 40 .

[0064] The clothing processing drum defines a clothing processing chamber, and the front support 20 is arranged at the front part of the clothing processing device. The middle part of the front support 20 has an opening 21, and the opening 21 is connected to the clothing processing chamber. The front support 20 is also provided with an air inlet grille 50, which can not only achieve a ventilation effect, but also prevent clothing from being rolled into the air duct of the front support 20.

[0065] A portion of one end of the air inlet grille 50 is recessed downward to form a water replenishment cavity, and a water replenishment port 304 is provided on the bottom wall of the water replenishment cavity. The water replenishment port 304 is connected to the water storage box 30 through a connecting pipe 60. The water replenishment port 304 is relatively concealed and will not affect the appearance of the air inlet grille 50. It also effectively utilizes the space occupied by the air inlet grille 50 and improves space utilization. A cover is provided on the water replenishment cavity, and the cover is detachably provided on the air inlet grille 50. The cover is used to open and close the open mouth of the water replenishment cavity. The cover can prevent foreign objects from blocking the water replenishment port 304. In addition, a portion of the other end of the air inlet grille 50 is recessed downward to form a receiving recess, and the receiving recess is used to receive aromatherapy. The bottom wall of the receiving recess and / or the side wall of the receiving recess are provided with a dispensing hole to facilitate the dispensing of aromatherapy.

[0066] A steam nozzle 26 is provided at the upper portion of the front support 20, and the steam nozzle 26 defines a vent 27, which is connected to the opening 21. A mounting portion 22 is also provided on the front support 20, and the mounting portion 22 forms a mounting column protruding from the front support 20, and the center of the mounting column has a mounting hole, and a plurality of supporting ribs can be provided around the mounting column to improve the stability of the mounting column.

[0067] The front support 20 includes a support plate located at the front side of the clothing processing chamber. It can be understood that the support plate here extends in the left-right direction and the up-down direction. The support plate is also provided with structural parts such as convex ribs. The convex ribs protrude from the rear side of the support plate to increase the structural strength and facilitate assembly with other structural parts. The opening 21 is located in the middle of the support plate, and the air inlet grille 50 is installed below the opening 21, wherein the air inlet grille 50 cooperates with the support plate, and the steam generator 10 and the water storage box 30 are arranged on the support plate. Specifically, the steam generator 10 and the water storage box 30 are fixedly installed on the rear side of the support plate, and the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 are both arranged on the left side of the air inlet grille 50, or the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 can also be arranged on the right side of the air inlet grille 50. The water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 can be connected by a connecting pipe 60 on one side of the air inlet grille 50, and the connection is convenient. Of course, the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the air inlet grille 50.

[0068] The steam generator 10 is arranged on the front support 20. The steam generator 10 is located at the upper part of the front support 20. It can be understood that the upper part of the front support 20 here is the upper part relative to the middle position of the front support 20, and does not exceed the upper edge of the front support 20 to improve the rationality and compactness of the overall structural layout. The steam generator 10 is adjacent to the steam nozzle 26, and the steam generator 10 is connected to the steam nozzle 26 through a connecting pipe 60.

[0069] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, the steam generator 10 includes a generator body 11 and a heat-insulating component 12. The generator body 11 has a water inlet at one end and a steam outlet 111 at the other end. The generator body 11 is also provided with a connecting terminal to facilitate the connection of the generator body 11 with the control circuit; the heat-insulating component 12 defines a accommodating cavity, which can be communicated with the outside, so that a part of the generator body 11 is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the steam outlet 111 of the generator body 11 can extend from the accommodating cavity, so that the steam outlet 111 is connected to the vent 27. By arranging the heat-insulating component 12 on the outside of the generator body 11, on the one hand, the heat-insulating component 12 can keep the generator body 11 warm and prevent the heat of the steam from being lost. On the other hand, the heat-insulating component 12 can prevent the heat of the generator body 11 from being directly dissipated to the surrounding structural parts, causing the front support 20 and surrounding parts to deform and age at high temperature, etc., affecting the service life of the various parts of the front support 20.

[0070] like Fig. 9 As shown, the heat insulation component 12 includes a base 121, an upper cover 122 and a tightening member 123, the upper cover 122 is arranged on the base 121, and a receiving chamber is defined between the upper cover 122 and the base 121, and the upper cover 122 and the base 121 are detachably connected, thereby facilitating the placement of the generator body 11 in the receiving chamber. Among them, the upper cover 122 and the base 121 are made of high-temperature resistant material pieces, such as glass fiber mixtures, which are chemically inert in many cases, have high strength, good stability, high safety factor, light weight, high temperature resistance, low cost, and are easy to promote and use. Furthermore, the tightening member 123 can also be made of high-temperature resistant material pieces to improve the heat insulation effect of the entire structure. Of course, the tightening member 123 can also be made of metal parts, which have high structural strength and can better tighten the upper cover 122 and the base 121.

[0071] Notches are provided on the left and right sides of the base 121, and the accommodating cavity can be connected to the outside world through the notches. One end of the generator body 11 has a water inlet connector and a line connector, and the other end of the generator body 11 has an air outlet connector. By setting the notches, the water inlet connector, the line connector and the air outlet connector can extend from the accommodating cavity to facilitate their connection with the outside world. Support ribs are also provided on the base 121, and the support ribs protrude from the inner wall surface of the seat body 121. When the generator body 11 is installed in the accommodating cavity, the support ribs can play a role in positioning, limiting and supporting, thereby improving the stability of the generator body 11. The shape of the accommodating cavity is roughly the same as the structure of the generator body 11, so as to avoid interference or shaking of the generator body 11 in the accommodating cavity, etc., which affects the performance and service life of the generator body 11. In addition, in the length direction of the steam generator 10, the size of the upper cover 122 is larger than the size of the base 121. Fig. 9As shown, one end of the upper cover 122 can extend to the top of the water inlet joint and the line joint, thereby protecting the joints to a certain extent, preventing the joints from being damaged by collision, water ingress into the line joints, etc., which may affect the normal use of the joints. The other end of the upper cover 122 can extend to the air outlet joint, so as to also protect the air outlet joint.

[0072] like Fig. 9 As shown, specifically, a limiting portion 1212 is provided on the side of the base 121 facing the upper cover 122, and the limiting portion 1212 forms a limiting rib, which protrudes from the upper surface of the base 121, and a matching portion (not shown in the figure) is provided on the side of the upper cover 122 facing the base 121, and the matching portion forms a matching groove, and the matching groove corresponds to the shape of the limiting rib, and the limiting portion 1212 can cooperate with the matching portion, wherein the limiting rib can be a long strip rib, and the limiting rib includes two, the two limiting ribs are symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the base 121, and each limiting rib extends along the length direction of the base 121.

[0073] By setting the limiting portion 1212 and the matching portion, the assembly of the upper cover 122 and the base 121 can be positioned and limited, which facilitates the buckling of the upper cover 122 and the base 121, and prevents the connection from shaking and interfering with the generator body 11. In addition, the matching of the upper cover 122 and the base 121 also facilitates the installation of the tightening member 123, and the positioning and installation are convenient, and the matching reliability is good.

[0074] like Fig. 9 As shown, the tightening member 123 is arranged on the outer side of the upper cover 122 and the base 121, and the tightening member 123 can tighten and connect the upper cover 122 and the base 121. Specifically, the tightening member 123 includes a tightening segment 1231, a first fixing segment 1232, a second fixing segment 1233 and a third fixing segment 1234, wherein the tightening segment 1231 is roughly formed into a ring with an opening, and the tightening segment 1231 is arranged around the outer side of the upper cover 122 and the base 121. Specifically, the outer surface of the upper cover 122 has a first recess 1221, and the outer surface of the base 121 has a second recess 1211, and the second recess 1211 corresponds to the first recess 1221. wherein a part of the tightening segment 1231 cooperates with the first recess 1221, and the tightening segment 1231 is The other part cooperates with the second recess 1211. It can be understood that the first recess 1221 extends along the outer surface of the upper cover 122 to form a semi-ring, and the second recess 1211 extends along the outer surface of the base 121 to form a semi-ring. The first recess 1221 and the second recess 1211 cooperate to form an annular groove. The tightening hoop segment 1231 can be installed in the annular groove formed by the two recesses. The tightening hoop segment 1231 realizes a plug-in fitting installation, thereby preventing the tightening hoop segment 1231 from being out of fit with the upper cover 122 and the base 121, avoiding the failure of fixation, and improving the stability of the overall structure.

[0075] like Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the first fixing section 1232 is arranged at one end of the tight hoop section 1231, and the second fixing section 1233 is arranged at the other end of the tight hoop section 1231. The first fixing section 1232 is provided with a first fixing hole 15, and the second fixing section 1233 is provided with a second fixing hole, and the second fixing hole corresponds to the position of the first fixing hole 15. The first fixing hole 15 and the second fixing hole are penetrated by a fastener to fix the first fixing section 1232 and the second fixing section 1233, so that the tight hoop section 1231 can be closely fitted with the upper cover 122 and the base 121, and the tight hoop 123 can fix the upper cover 122 and the base 121. The fastener here can be a bolt, which is convenient to connect and has good stability.

[0076] Among them, the first fixing section 1232 and the second fixing section 1233 are located at the upper part of the generator body 11, the first fixing section 1232 is provided with a first connecting portion 13, the third fixing section 1234 can be located at the lower part of the generator body 11, and the third fixing section 1234 is provided with a second connecting portion 14, that is, the first fixing section 1232 and the second fixing section 1233 are located at the first side of the generator body 11, and the third fixing section 1234 is located at the side of the generator body 11 opposite to the first side, and the first connecting portion 13 and the second connecting portion 14 form a connecting hole, and the connecting hole and the mounting hole of the positioning column are penetrated by a fastener to fix the steam generator 10 on the front support 20. Fixed installation by the connecting portions on both sides can improve the fixing effect of the steam generator 10 and have good stability.

[0077] like Fig.10 As shown, the water storage box 30 includes a first box body 31 and a second box body 32. The second box body 32 is arranged above the first box body 31. The second box body 32 and the first box body 31 are welded together to define a water storage cavity. By welding, water leakage at the connection is avoided. The second box body 32 has a water inlet 302, and the first box body 31 has a water outlet 303. The water inlet 302 and the water outlet 303 are connected to the water storage cavity. The water inlet 302 is located at the upper part, and the water outlet 303 is located at the lower part, so that the water in the water storage cavity can be emptied, and the water in the water storage cavity can circulate to avoid residual water.

[0078] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the water storage box 30 is arranged on the front support 20, and the water storage box 30 is located at the lower part of the front support 20. It can be understood that the lower part of the front support 20 here is the lower part relative to the middle position of the front support 20, and does not exceed the lower edge of the front support 20, so as to improve the rationality and compactness of the overall structural layout. The front support 20 is provided with a slot 23, and the water storage box 30 is provided with a plug-in portion 301. Specifically, one side of the front support 20 has a support portion 24, and the support portion 24 can be a support platform or a support rib, and the slot 23 is arranged on the support portion 24. , thereby improving the stability of the slot 23, and further improving the stability and reliability of the installation of the water storage box 30; a portion of the water storage box 30 protrudes outward to form a plug-in portion 301, that is, the outer wall surface of a portion of the water storage box 30 is directly plugged into the slot 23, the cooperation is convenient and reliable, and there is no need to set other matching structures on the water storage box 30, which simplifies the manufacturing process, and the water storage box 30 is supported on the support portion 24, with good stability, avoiding the water storage box 30 from shaking, etc.; at the same time, the spatial characteristics on the front support 20 are fully utilized to improve the stability of the structure.

[0079] The slots 23 include two slots 23 arranged opposite to each other, and the support parts 24 include two corresponding slots 23. Each slot 23 is supported on the corresponding support part 24. The structures of the two support parts 24 can be the same. For example, both slots 23 are supported on the support table, or both slots 23 are supported on the support ribs. Figure 7 As shown, in some examples, the structures of the two support parts 24 may also be different, one slot 23 is supported on the support table, and the other slot 23 is supported on the support rib, and an installation cavity 25 is defined between the two support parts 24, and a part of the water storage box 30 is installed in the installation cavity 25, that is, when the outer wall surface of the water storage box 30 is supported on the two slots 23, a part of the water storage box 30 can be inserted into the installation cavity 25, which can make full use of the space on the front support 20 and increase the water storage capacity of the water storage box 30, and a part of the water storage box 30 is arranged in the middle of the two slots 23, and the size of the installation cavity 25 matches the size of this part of the water storage box 30, which can also increase the stability of the structure and prevent the water storage box 30 from shaking.

[0080] The water storage box 30 is also provided with a mounting plate 33. Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Fig.10 As shown, the mounting plate 33 extends in the left-right direction and is provided with a connecting hole. The front support 20 is provided with a mounting column with a mounting hole. The right edge of the mounting plate 33 has a bent section extending backward. When the water storage box 30 is inserted into the slot 23, the bent section abuts against a part of the front support 20. The fasteners penetrate the connecting hole and the mounting column, so that the mounting plate 33 is fixedly connected to the front support 20, thereby firmly fixing the water storage box 30 on the front support 20.

[0081] In addition, if Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the water storage box 30 is located at the lower part of the front support 20, and the water storage box 30 is connected to the water replenishment cavity through the connecting pipe 60, so that water can be added to the water storage box 30 through the water replenishment port 304. Among them, the water replenishment port 304 is connected to the water inlet 302 of the water storage box 30, and the height of the water inlet 302 is lower than the water replenishment cavity. It can be understood that the user fills water into the water storage box 30 through the water replenishment port 304. The water replenishment port 304 is set at the opening 21 of the front support 20, so as to facilitate the user's operation. When the water replenishment cavity is full or the water replenishment port 304 overflows, the user can obtain the information of the full water amount, so as to prevent the water in the water storage box 30 from overflowing into the interior of the clothing treatment device and affecting the normal use of other structural parts; and the water replenishment port 304 is located at the lower position of the clothing treatment device, and the water replenishment port 304 is located at the lower part of the opening 21 for putting clothes. Even when the clothing treatment device is placed at a higher position, the user can also perform the water replenishment operation very conveniently.

[0082] The water storage box 30 also includes: a water level detection device, which can be arranged in the water storage cavity or outside the water storage cavity. For example, the water level detection device is an infrared sensor, which detects the amount of water in the water storage cavity by infrared means.

[0083] like Fig.10 As shown, the water level detection device includes a float 35 and a magnetic part 37, the float 35 is arranged in the water storage cavity, and the magnetic part 37 is arranged on the outside of the water storage box 30. Specifically, a limit column 34 is arranged in the water storage cavity, wherein the limit column 34 can be integrally formed on the second box body 32, and can also be connected with the second box body 32 so that the upper end of the limit column 34 is connected to the second box body 32, the float 35 can be sleeved on the limit column 34, the float 35 can move along the direction of the limit column 34, and the float 35 and the limit column 34 are slidably matched. By setting the limit column 34, it can be avoided that the float 35 moves in the horizontal direction and affects the detection of the water level.

[0084] A limiting groove 36 is provided on the top of the second box body 32, and the magnetic part 37 is suitable for being plugged into the limiting groove 36 to fix the magnetic part 37. A closed loop formed by a wire is also provided on the outside of the water storage box 30. Specifically, the float 35 and the magnetic part 37 cooperate with each other. A magnet is provided in the float 35. By utilizing the principle of electromagnetic induction, the float 35 moves, and the float 35 moves away from the magnetic part 27, so that the magnetic flux changes, and the current of the closed loop changes. As the amount of water changes, the distance between the float 35 and the magnetic part 27 gradually increases. When a certain distance is reached, that is, when the water level reaches a preset water level, an alarm is given to detect the water level in the water storage chamber.

[0085] like Figure 3 and Fig.10As shown, the water storage box 30 is also provided with an air vent 305, and the air vent 305 is arranged at the top of the second box body 32. The air vent 305 connects the water storage chamber with the outside world. By providing the air vent 305, it can be ensured that the water storage chamber is always connected with the outside world, avoiding the formation of a negative pressure state in the water storage chamber, which affects the outflow of water; by arranging the air vent 305 at the top of the second box body 32, it can be avoided that the water in the water storage chamber automatically flows out or overflows.

[0086] In some specific examples, a portion of the upper surface of the second box body 32 protrudes upward to form a boss, the vent hole 305 is arranged on the top of the boss, an escape portion is formed between the boss and the water storage box 20, and the mounting plate 33 is arranged in the escape portion, thereby facilitating the assembly of the water storage box 30 and the front support 20 and further improving space utilization.

[0087] The water pump 40 is connected between the water outlet 303 and the steam generator 10, the water outlet 303 of the water storage box 30 is connected to the water inlet end of the water pump 40 through the connecting pipe 60, and the water outlet end of the water pump 40 is connected to the steam generator 10 through the connecting pipe 60, so that the water pump 40 can pump the water in the water storage box 30 into the steam generator 10. The water pump 40 is fixedly connected to the positioning column on the front support 20 by a fastener, which can facilitate the coordinated connection between the water pump 40, the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10.

[0088] According to the clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present invention, the steam generator 10 is arranged on the front support 20, and the steam generator 10 can be arranged adjacent to the vent 27, which can prevent the steam heat generated by the steam generator 10 from being lost in the pipeline, avoid the reduction of the steam output, increase the amount of steam entering the clothing processing chamber, and thus improve the drying efficiency of the clothes; by arranging the water storage box 30 on the front support 20, it is convenient to assemble, and the water storage box 30 is arranged at a lower position, which is convenient for the user to add water to the water storage box 30, thereby improving the convenience of operation; by arranging the heat insulation component 12 on the steam generator 10, it can prevent the steam heat from being lost, improve the steam utilization rate, and at the same time prevent the high-temperature gas from being dissipated to the surrounding structural parts, avoid aging and deformation of the various structural parts, etc., to ensure the feasibility of installation and use of the steam generator 10.

[0089] Other structures and operations of the laundry processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. The up-down direction, left-right direction and front-back direction are based on the up-down direction, left-right direction and front-back direction shown in the figure.

[0090] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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 clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: a clothes processing drum, wherein the clothes processing drum defines a clothes processing chamber; as well as, a front support assembly of the laundry processing device; The front support assembly comprises: a front support (20), the middle portion of the front support (20) having an opening (21), the opening (21) being in communication with the laundry processing chamber; a water storage box (30), the water storage box (30) being arranged on the front support (20), the water storage box (30) being adapted to be in communication with the steam generator (10) of the clothes treating device, and being used to supply water to the steam generating chamber of the steam generator (10); The water storage box (30) is arranged at the lower part of the front support (20); The water storage box (30) comprises: A first box body (31); a second box body (32), the second box body (32) being arranged above the first box body (31) and sealingly cooperating with the first box body (31) to define a water storage cavity, Wherein, the second box body (32) has a water inlet (302) communicating with the water storage chamber, and the first box body (31) has a water outlet (303) communicating with the water storage chamber; The water storage box (30) further comprises: a water level detection device, which is arranged on the water storage box (30) and is used to detect the water level in the water storage cavity; The water inlet (302) is located at the upper part, and the water outlet (303) is located at the lower part; The front support (20) is provided with a water replenishment port (304), the water replenishment port (304) is connected to the water inlet (302) of the water storage box (30), and the water replenishment port (304) is higher than the water inlet (302); The water replenishment port (304) is arranged at the opening (21) of the front support (20), and the water replenishment port (304) is located at a lower position of the clothing processing device, and the water replenishment port (304) is located below the opening (21) for placing clothing; The water pump (40) is connected between the water outlet (303) and the steam generator (10).

2. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the water storage box (30) and the front support (20) has a slot (23), and the other of the water storage box (30) and the front support (20) has an inserting portion (301), and the inserting portion (301) is inserted and matched with the slot (23).

3. The clothes treating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front support (20) is provided with a support portion (24), the slot (23) is provided on the support portion (24), and a portion of the water storage box (30) protrudes outwards to form the plug-in portion (301).

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slots (23) include two slots arranged opposite to each other, the support portions (24) include two corresponding slots, an installation cavity (25) is defined between the two support portions (24), and a portion of the water storage box (30) is disposed in the installation cavity (25).

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support portion (24) is a support platform or a support rib.

6. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage box (30) comprises a mounting plate (33), at least a portion of the mounting plate (33) abuts against the front support (20), and the mounting plate (33) and the front support (20) are connected via fasteners.

7. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second box body (32) is welded to the first box body (31).

8. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water level detection device comprises a floating ball (35), a limiting column (34) is provided in the water storage cavity, the upper end of the limiting column (34) is connected to the second box body (32), and the floating ball (35) and the limiting column (34) are slidably matched.

9. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water level detection device further comprises a magnetic component, a limiting groove (36) is provided on the top of the second box body (32), and the magnetic component (37) is suitable for being plugged into the limiting groove (36).

10. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A vent hole (305), the vent hole (305) being arranged at the top of the second box body (32), the vent hole (305) connecting the water storage cavity with the outside.

11. The clothes treating device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The front support comprises a support plate located at the front side of the laundry processing chamber of the laundry processing device, and the water storage box is arranged on the support plate and fixed at the rear side of the support plate.

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