Laundry treating apparatus and washer-dryer having the same

Abstract

The application provides a clothes processing device and a washer-dryer with the same, which comprises a rear cylinder structure and a buffer structure, and the rear cylinder structure is provided with a water inlet structure; the buffer structure comprises a water storage structure and a water drainage structure which are communicated with each other, and the water storage structure is communicated with the water inlet structure; condensed water can flow into the water storage structure through the water inlet structure to be stored, and then flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure through the water drainage structure to condense the humid hot air. According to the clothes processing device and the washer-dryer with the same, the problems of water vapor accompanying and unstable water flow on the surface of the rear cylinder structure caused by unstable water pressure of the water inlet can be solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of clothes processing, and particularly relates to a clothes processing device and a washer-dryer. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the trend of household appliance industry guiding the improvement of people's life quality, various household appliances are developing towards the road of innovation, and the washer-dryer has also developed from a device capable of only simple washing and dewatering to an intelligent product with multiple functions such as drying and care.

[0003] Among them, the drying function saves the time for users to dry clothes by themselves, and also has a certain degerming effect. The mainstream washer-dryer on the market removes the humidity of clothes by cooling hot and humid air with tap water. Most washer-dryers use an independent air duct as a condenser, and the hot and humid air passing through the clothes exchanges heat with cooling water in the condenser to remove moisture. Some washer-dryers condense on the rear cylinder wall surface. The main method is to set a condensate water inlet pipe on the upper part of the rear cylinder, and the surface is provided with a plurality of flow guide ribs and water blocking ribs. The condensate water can flow down the inner wall of the rear cylinder and exchange heat with the hot and humid air to remove moisture. The rear cylinder condensation method does not have the problem of lint accumulation, but the water flow guided by the flow guide ribs is often affected by the hot air flow and appears more water vapor attached to the upper air outlet. In addition, due to the unstable water flow in the family, the single water outlet is difficult to evenly distribute on the entire wall surface through the flow guide ribs.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a clothes processing device and a washer-dryer capable of solving the problems of water vapor attachment of air flow and unstable water flow on the surface of the rear cylinder when the water pressure of the inlet water is unstable has become a problem that technicians in the field need to solve. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a clothes processing device and a washer-dryer capable of solving the problems of water vapor attachment of air flow and unstable water flow on the surface of the rear cylinder when the water pressure of the inlet water is unstable.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0007] a rear cylinder structure, wherein the rear cylinder structure is provided with an inlet water structure;

[0008] and a buffer structure, wherein the buffer structure comprises a water storage structure and a water drainage structure which are in communication with each other, the water storage structure is in communication with the inlet water structure; the condensate water can flow into the water storage structure through the inlet water structure for storage, and then flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure through the water drainage structure to condense the hot and humid air.

[0009] Further, the water storage structure and the water drainage structure are communicated through the through hole; the water drainage structure is provided with a water outlet; the condensed water in the water storage structure can flow to the water drainage structure through the through hole, and then flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure from the water outlet.

[0010] Further, the water storage structure is a strip-shaped structure, and the strip-shaped structure extends from one horizontal side of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure to the other horizontal side of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure.

[0011] Further, the number of the through holes is at least one; when the number of the through holes is more than two, the more than two through holes are uniformly arranged in the length direction of the strip-shaped structure; the positions of the through holes correspond to the positions of the water drainage structure.

[0012] Further, the strip-shaped structure is an arc-shaped structure that is curved downward; the central angle corresponding to the circular arc between the through hole close to the top of the rear cylinder structure and the corresponding position of the top of the rear cylinder structure is θ; wherein θ = 30°-45°.

[0013] Further, the strip-shaped structure is curved downward or bent; the strip-shaped structure is arranged above the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure, and the inside of the strip-shaped structure forms a strip-shaped water storage cavity, and the width of the strip-shaped water storage cavity gradually widens from the position directly above the central axis of the rear cylinder structure to both sides.

[0014] Further, the water drainage structure comprises a water drainage groove; the water drainage groove is a strip-shaped groove, and the end of the strip-shaped groove forms the water outlet.

[0015] Further, the groove of the water drainage groove faces obliquely upward;

[0016] And / or, the water drainage structure comprises a first plate body and a second plate body, the second plate body connects the water storage structure and the first plate body; the first plate body and the second plate body have an included angle to form the water drainage groove.

[0017] Further, the water drainage structure is arranged below the water storage structure; the through hole is arranged at the bottom of the water storage structure; the condensed water in the water storage structure can flow to the water drainage structure through the through hole.

[0018] Further, the inside of the water storage structure is provided with at least one water retaining part; when the condensed water in the water storage structure flows through the water retaining part, the water retaining part can buffer the flow rate of the condensed water.

[0019] Further, the clothes treatment device further comprises a water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is located on the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure, and the water inlet pipe is vertically arranged; the buffering structure is arranged above the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure; the water drainage structure is located at one horizontal side of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure.

[0020] According to still another aspect of the present application, a washing and drying integrated machine is provided, comprising the clothes treatment device, which is the above-mentioned clothes treatment device.

[0021] The laundry treatment device and the washer-dryer provided by the application can solve the problems of water vapor accompanying and unstable water flow on the surface of the rear cylinder when the water inlet pressure is unstable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Fig. 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the rear cylinder structure of the application;

[0023] Fig. 2 FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the buffer structure of the application;

[0024] Fig. 3 FIG. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the laundry treatment device of the application.

[0025] The reference signs are as follows:

[0026] 1, water inlet pipe; 2, buffer structure; 21, rear cylinder structure; 22, water storage structure; 3, drainage structure; 31, through hole; 32, second plate body; 33, first plate body; 4, upper air outlet; 5, lower air outlet; 6, drainage port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In combination with the accompanying drawings, Figs. 1-3 As shown in the drawings, a laundry treatment device comprises a rear cylinder structure 21 and a buffer structure 2, the rear cylinder structure 21 is provided with a water inlet structure; the buffer structure 2 comprises a water storage structure 22 and a drainage structure 3 which are in communication with each other, the water storage structure 22 is in communication with the water inlet structure; the condensed water can flow into the water storage structure 22 through the water inlet structure for storage, and then flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 through the drainage structure 3 to condense the humid hot air, the water at the water inlet is stored by the water storage structure 22, and then flows to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 through the drainage structure 3, so that the water flow on the surface of the rear cylinder is more stable during the rear cylinder condensation. The uneven water flow of the rear cylinder guide ribs is avoided when the water inlet pressure is unstable, and the flow velocity of the condensed water to the wall surface is better controlled to ensure that the water flow is uniformly distributed on the surface of the rear cylinder. The water flow instability of the single water outlet causes the clothes to be wet and the drying efficiency to be reduced, and especially the water vapor accompanying is easily generated due to the position of the air outlet close to the water flow, and the utilization rate of the condensed water is improved. The application can solve the problems of water vapor accompanying and unstable water flow on the surface of the rear cylinder when the water inlet pressure is unstable; the application effectively solves the problem of water flow disorder caused by unstable water inlet pressure during the rear cylinder condensation; the application effectively solves the problem of water vapor accompanying into the air duct at the upper air outlet 4 during the rear cylinder condensation; the application effectively solves the problem of complex process of assembling the guide ribs for the rear cylinder condensation. The application can solve the problems of water vapor accompanying and unstable water flow on the surface of the rear cylinder when the water inlet pressure is unstable in the prior art during the rear cylinder condensation.

[0028] The application also discloses some embodiments, wherein the water storage structure 22 is communicated with the water drainage structure 3 through the through hole 31; the water drainage structure 3 is provided with a water outlet 6; the condensed water in the water storage structure 22 can flow to the water drainage structure 3 through the through hole 31 and then flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 from the water outlet 6. The water storage structure 22 stores water, and the water is then drained from the water drainage structure 3, so that the secondary buffering effect can be achieved, and the flow rate of the condensed water flowing to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 is lower, and the condensed water can be prevented from entering the inner cylinder.

[0029] The application also discloses some embodiments, wherein the water storage structure 22 is a strip-shaped structure, and the strip-shaped structure extends from the horizontal one side of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure 21 to the horizontal other side of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure 21, so that the condensed water can be drained from both sides of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure 21, the amount of water drained from one side of the water drainage structure 3 is relatively reduced, and the condensed water can be more uniformly drained on the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21, so that the condensed water can play a secondary condensation role.

[0030] The application also discloses some embodiments, wherein the number of the through hole 31 is at least one; when the number of the through hole 31 is more than two, the more than two through holes 31 are uniformly arranged in the length direction of the strip-shaped structure, so that the flow rate of the condensed water flowing to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 can be further controlled, and the condensed water can be further prevented from entering the inner cylinder.

[0031] The application also discloses some embodiments, wherein the position of the through hole 31 corresponds to the position of the water drainage structure 3, so that the condensed water in the water storage structure 22 can flow to the water drainage structure 3 through the through hole 31, and the condensed water in the water storage structure 22 can smoothly flow to the water drainage structure 3 through the through hole 31.

[0032] The application also discloses some embodiments, wherein the strip-shaped structure is a downwardly curved arc-shaped structure; the central angle corresponding to the circular arc between the through hole 31 close to the top of the rear cylinder structure 21 and the corresponding position of the top of the rear cylinder structure 21 is θ; wherein θ = 30°-45°, and the through holes 31 are expanded to both sides in the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure 21, and the angles of the through holes 31 are sequentially increased by an equal difference, so that the condensed water can accurately flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21, so that the condensed water can play a secondary condensation role, and the angles of the through holes 31 expanded to both sides are sequentially increased by an equal difference, so that the condensed water can slowly enter the water drainage structure 3, and the flow rate of the condensed water flowing to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 can be further controlled.

[0033] The application also discloses some embodiments, the strip-shaped structure is bent or folded downwards; the strip-shaped structure is arranged above the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure 21, a strip-shaped water storage cavity is formed in the strip-shaped structure, the width of the strip-shaped water storage cavity gradually widens from the position directly above the central axis of the rear cylinder structure 21 to both sides, so that the middle part of the water storage cavity can accelerate the water flow to both sides, and the condensed water in the water storage structure can smoothly flow out through the drainage structure 3.

[0034] The application also discloses some embodiments, the drainage structure 3 comprises a drainage groove; the drainage groove is a strip-shaped groove, and the end of the strip-shaped groove forms a drainage port 6, that is, the condensed water is discharged through the two ends of the drainage groove, and the two ends are in close contact with the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure, so that the splashing of the condensed water when flowing down can be further prevented.

[0035] The application also discloses some embodiments, the slot of the drainage groove is directed obliquely upwards; in this way, the condensed water can be discharged through the two ends of the drainage groove, and the condensed water cannot flow smoothly to the inner surface of the rear cylinder due to the discharge of the condensed water through the slot of the drainage groove.

[0036] The application also discloses some embodiments, the drainage structure 3 comprises a first plate body 33 and a second plate body 32, the second plate body 32 is connected with the water storage structure 22 and the first plate body 33; the first plate body 33 and the second plate body 32 have an included angle to form a drainage groove, the drainage groove structure is simple, the cost is low, and the drainage function can be achieved, and the included angle can guide the flow of the condensed water.

[0037] The application also discloses some embodiments, the drainage structure 3 is arranged below the water storage structure 22; the through hole 31 is arranged at the bottom of the water storage structure 22; the condensed water in the water storage structure 22 can flow to the drainage structure 3 through the through hole 31, and the condensed water in the water storage structure 22 flows to the drainage structure 3 through the through hole 31 under the action of gravity, so that the condensed water can accurately and smoothly flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder.

[0038] The application also discloses some embodiments, at least one water retaining part is arranged in the water storage structure 22, and the water retaining part can buffer the flow rate of the condensed water when the condensed water in the water storage structure 22 flows through the water retaining part. The water retaining part is a baffle, and the middle part of the water storage cavity can be provided with baffles to form a multi-cavity structure for multiple buffering, so that the flow rate of the condensed water is further reduced.

[0039] The application also discloses some embodiments of the clothes processing device, which further comprises a water inlet pipe 1 located on the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 and vertically arranged; the water inlet pipe 1 is inserted into the bottom surface from above the cylinder top for the condensed water to enter the rear cylinder, the water guide assembly comprises a water storage cavity and a through hole 31 for guiding the water flow once, the water inlet pipe 1 is connected with a water drainage structure 3, the water drainage structure 3 comprises a baffle, i.e., a second plate body 32, and a water falling plate, i.e., a first plate body 33, which can guide the water flow to the surface of the rear cylinder twice, and the water drainage structure 3 is connected with the water storage structure 22. The water inlet pipe 1 can be inserted from the rear of the cylinder without affecting other structures.

[0040] The application also discloses some embodiments of the clothes processing device, which further comprises a water inlet pipe 1 located on the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 and vertically arranged; the water inlet pipe 1 is inserted into the bottom surface from above the cylinder top for the condensed water to enter the rear cylinder, the water guide assembly comprises a water storage cavity and a through hole 31 for guiding the water flow once, the water inlet pipe 1 is connected with a water drainage structure 3, the water drainage structure 3 comprises a baffle, i.e., a second plate body 32, and a water falling plate, i.e., a first plate body 33, which can guide the water flow to the surface of the rear cylinder twice, and the water drainage structure 3 is connected with the water storage structure 22. The water inlet pipe 1 can be inserted from the rear of the cylinder without affecting other structures.

[0041] The application also discloses some embodiments of the clothes processing device, which further comprises a water inlet pipe 1 located on the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 and vertically arranged; the water inlet pipe 1 is inserted into the bottom surface from above the cylinder top for the condensed water to enter the rear cylinder, the water guide assembly comprises a water storage cavity and a through hole 31 for guiding the water flow once, the water inlet pipe 1 is connected with a water drainage structure 3, the water drainage structure 3 comprises a baffle, i.e., a second plate body 32, and a water falling plate, i.e., a first plate body 33, which can guide the water flow to the surface of the rear cylinder twice, and the water drainage structure 3 is connected with the water storage structure 22. The water inlet pipe 1 can be inserted from the rear of the cylinder without affecting other structures.

[0042] The application also discloses some embodiments of the clothes processing device, which further comprises a water inlet pipe 1 located on the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 and vertically arranged; the water inlet pipe 1 is inserted into the bottom surface from above the cylinder top for the condensed water to enter the rear cylinder, the water guide assembly comprises a water storage cavity and a through hole 31 for guiding the water flow once, the water inlet pipe 1 is connected with a water drainage structure 3, the water drainage structure 3 comprises a baffle, i.e., a second plate body 32, and a water falling plate, i.e., a first plate body 33, which can guide the water flow to the surface of the rear cylinder twice, and the water drainage structure 3 is connected with the water storage structure 22. The water inlet pipe 1 can be inserted from the rear of the cylinder without affecting other structures.

[0043] According to the embodiments of the application, a washing and drying machine is provided, which comprises the clothes processing device.

[0044] The washing and drying machine is a washing and drying machine, and the washing and drying machine is a double-condensation double-air-duct washing and drying machine.

[0045] The application also discloses some embodiments of the clothes processing device, which further comprises a water inlet pipe 1 located on the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21 and vertically arranged; the water inlet pipe 1 is inserted into the bottom surface from above the cylinder top for the condensed water to enter the rear cylinder, the water guide assembly comprises a water storage cavity and a through hole 31 for guiding the water flow once, the water inlet pipe 1 is connected with a water drainage structure 3, the water drainage structure 3 comprises a baffle, i.e., a second plate body 32, and a water falling plate, i.e., a first plate body 33, which can guide the water flow to the surface of the rear cylinder twice, and the water drainage structure 3 is connected with the water storage structure 22. The water inlet pipe 1 can be inserted from the rear of the cylinder without affecting other structures.

[0046] When the clothes start to run the drying program, the humid hot air in the drum is condensed and dehumidified through the bottom wall of the rear cylinder and the condenser, then is returned to the air fan through the original air duct and the new air duct connected with the upper and lower air outlets 5, and is changed into dry hot air by the heating pipe, and the dry hot air enters the cylinder through the air inlet to dry the clothes.

[0047] In the rear cylinder condensation, the rear wall of the water storage cavity is installed closely to the inner surface of the rear cylinder, the drainage structure 3 is fixed to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure 21, and is arranged below the upper air outlet 4. The condensate water enters the water storage structure 22 from the water inlet pipe 1, and sequentially fills the water storage cavity from the middle to both sides, completing the first buffering of unstable water inlet. The water storage cavity has symmetrically arrayed through holes 31 on both sides, and the distribution starting point avoids the bearing interval of the rear cylinder center, ensuring that the water flow does not flow into the inner cylinder to wet the clothes. The through holes 31 are arranged on the lower wall of the water storage cavity, and the hole direction is determined by the included angle θ between the hole center axis and the vertical center axis of the rear cylinder. The first through hole 31 near the vertical center axis of the rear cylinder can be selected in the range of 30-45°, and the angles of the through holes 31 expanding to both sides are increased in turn. The through hole 31 has a small diameter, and after the water storage cavity is filled, it breaks through the surface tension near the through hole 31 under the action of water pressure and flows downward. The water falling plate is connected below the through hole 31 through the baffle, and the water falling plate has a certain angle of inclination towards the rear cylinder wall. After the water flow flows down from the through hole 31 and falls on the water baffle, it is secondarily buffered and flows to the rear cylinder wall from the inclined surface, forming a stable condensation surface for heat and moisture exchange and dehumidification.

[0048] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the above-mentioned advantageous modes can be freely combined and superimposed without conflict.

[0049] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application. The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and it should be pointed out that, for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the technical principles of the present application, a number of improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The application relates to a condenser, which comprises: a rear cylinder structure (21) provided with a water inlet structure; and a buffer structure (2) comprising a water storage structure (22) and a water drainage structure (3) in communication with each other, wherein the water storage structure (22) is in communication with the water inlet structure; condensed water can flow into the water storage structure (22) through the water inlet structure for storage, and then flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure (21) through the water drainage structure (3) to condense humid hot air; the water storage structure (22) and the water drainage structure (3) are in communication through a through hole (31); the water drainage structure (3) is provided with a water drainage opening (6); the condensed water in the water storage structure (22) can flow to the water drainage structure (3) through the through hole (31), and then flow to the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure (21) from the water drainage opening (6); the water drainage structure (3) is arranged below the water storage structure (22); the through hole (31) is arranged at the bottom of the water storage structure (22); and the condensed water in the water storage structure (22) can flow to the water drainage structure (3) through the through hole (31).

2. The clothes treating apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein The water storage structure (22) is a strip-shaped structure extending from the horizontal one side of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure (21) to the horizontal other side of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure (21). 3.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The number of the through holes (31) is at least one; when the number of the through holes (31) is more than two, the more than two through holes (31) are uniformly arranged in the length direction of the strip-shaped structure; the positions of the through holes (31) correspond to the positions of the water drainage structure (3).

4. The clothes treating apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein The strip-shaped structure is an arc-shaped structure bent downward; the central angle corresponding to the circular arc between the through hole (31) close to the top of the rear cylinder structure (21) and the corresponding position of the top of the rear cylinder structure (21) is theta; wherein theta = 30-45 degrees. 5.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The strip-shaped structure is bent or folded downward; the strip-shaped structure is arranged above the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure (21), the inside of the strip-shaped structure forms a strip-shaped water storage cavity, and the width of the strip-shaped water storage cavity gradually widens from the position directly above the central axis of the rear cylinder structure (21) to both sides. 6.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The water drainage structure (3) comprises a water drainage groove; the water drainage groove is a strip-shaped groove, and the end of the strip-shaped groove forms the water drainage opening (6). 7.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The groove opening of the water drainage groove faces obliquely upward; the water drainage structure (3) comprises a first plate body (33) and a second plate body (32), the second plate body (32) connects the water storage structure (22) and the first plate body (33); and the first plate body (33) and the second plate body (32) have an included angle to form the water drainage groove. 8.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The inside of the water storage structure (22) is provided with at least one water retaining part; when the condensed water in the water storage structure (22) flows through the water retaining part, the water retaining part can buffer the flow rate of the condensed water. 9.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The laundry treatment device further comprises a water inlet pipe (1) located on the inner surface of the rear cylinder structure (21), and the water inlet pipe (1) is vertically arranged; the buffer structure (2) is arranged above the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure (21); and the water drainage structure (3) is located on the horizontal side of the bearing area of the rear cylinder structure (21).

10. A washer-dryer, comprising a laundry treatment device, characterized in that, The laundry treatment device is the laundry treatment device according to any one of claims 1-8.

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