Clothing processing equipment

Abstract

The present invention discloses a clothing treatment device, comprising: a housing; a mounting plate, the mounting plate being detachably connected to the housing; a steam generator assembly, the steam generator assembly being mounted in the housing through the mounting plate. According to the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the mounting plate is detachably connected to the housing, and the steam generator assembly is mounted in the housing through the mounting plate. Thus, the steam generator assembly is detachable relative to the housing, facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the steam generator assembly, and facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the steam generator assembly. Moreover, by using the mounting plate, the steam generator assembly can be mounted in the housing, with a simple structure, low cost, and easy operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, and in particular to a clothing treatment equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the steam generator assembly of the clothing treatment equipment needs to be installed in the casing, and the installation structure is complex and the cost is high. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, an object of the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment equipment, which is convenient for modular installation of the steam generator assembly, has a simple structure and high installation efficiency.

[0004] The clothing treatment equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a casing; a mounting plate detachably connected to the casing; and a steam generator assembly mounted in the casing through the mounting plate.

[0005] In the clothing treatment equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate is detachably connected to the casing, and the steam generator assembly is mounted in the casing through the mounting plate. Thus, the steam generator assembly is detachable relative to the casing, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the steam generator assembly, so as to facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the steam generator assembly. Moreover, by using the mounting plate, the steam generator assembly can be mounted in the casing, with a simple structure, low cost and easy operation.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the casing includes: a casing body with one side open to form an opening; and a cover detachably covering the opening.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a flanging extending towards the center of the opening is provided on the peripheral wall of the opening, and the cover is detachably engaged with the flanging.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting plate includes a main board body and a mounting portion connected to the main board body. The main board body is connected to the steam generator assembly, the mounting portion extends into the space between the flanging and the cover, and the mounting portion is detachably connected to at least one of the flanging and the cover.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting portion includes a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion and the steam generator assembly are respectively located on two sides of the main board body in the thickness direction. One end of the first mounting portion is connected to the main board body, the other end of the first mounting portion extends towards the direction close to the flanging and exceeds the outer peripheral wall of the main board body, and the other end of the first mounting portion is detachably connected to the flanging.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting portion includes a second mounting portion. One end of the second mounting portion is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the main board body. The other end of the second mounting portion extends away from the steam generator assembly and then bends towards the direction close to the flanging. The other end of the second mounting portion is detachably connected to the flanging, and the other end of the second mounting portion and the other end of the first mounting portion are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the casing.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first positioning portion is provided on the mounting plate, and a second positioning portion is provided on the casing. The first positioning portion and the second positioning portion cooperate to pre-position the mounting plate and the casing.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first positioning portion is configured as a rib, and the second positioning portion is configured as a groove.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting plate is an integrally formed part.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the steam generator assembly includes: a protective shell provided with a first opening and a second opening; a steam generator located inside the protective shell, the housing of the steam generator having a water inlet and a steam outlet, the water inlet corresponding to the first opening, and the steam outlet corresponding to the second opening.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a heat-insulating shell is provided inside the protective shell, the steam generator is located inside the heat-insulating shell, the heat-insulating shell is provided with a first perforation and a second perforation, the first perforation, the water inlet corresponding to the first opening, and the second perforation, the steam outlet corresponding to the second opening.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the steam generator assembly is detachably connected to the mounting plate.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first fastening hole is provided on the housing, a second fastening hole is provided on the mounting plate, and an avoidance hole is provided on the protective shell. The first fastening hole, the avoidance hole, and the second fastening hole correspond to each other one by one. The laundry treatment device includes a fastener that sequentially passes through the first fastening hole, the avoidance hole, and the second fastening hole.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and be readily understood from the following description of embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a laundry treatment device according to some embodiments of the present invention, in which the lid is not shown;

[0021] Figure 2 is according to Figure 1 a top view of the laundry treatment device shown, in which the lid is not shown;

[0022] Figure 3 is a partial schematic structural diagram of a laundry treatment device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a steam generator assembly and a mounting plate according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a steam generator system according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 is according to Figure 5 a sectional view taken along the line A-A shown;

[0026] Figure 7 is according to Figure 6 an enlarged view of the circled part at C shown;

[0027] Figure 8 is according to Figure 5 an enlarged view of the circled part at B shown;

[0028] Figure 9 is a connection schematic diagram of a steam generator assembly and a mounting plate according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 is an exploded schematic diagram of a steam generator assembly and a mounting plate according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 is an exploded schematic diagram of a steam generator according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a top cover according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] Laundry treatment device 100;

[0034] Steam generator assembly 1; steam generator 11; housing 111; screw post 1111; first fastening hole 11111; water inlet 1112; steam outlet 1113; partition 112; first chamber a; second chamber b; communication channel c; bottom case 114; positioning rib 1141; top cover 115; abutting rib 1151; receiving cavity d; filter component 116; baffle 117; protective shell 12; avoidance hole 123; heat preservation and insulation shell 13; first perforation 131; second perforation 132;

[0035] Machine shell 2; machine shell body 21; opening 211; flanging 2111;

[0036] Mounting plate 3; main board body 31; second fastening hole 311; wire blocking buckle 312; mounting part 32; first mounting part 321; second mounting part 322; first positioning part 33;

[0037] Clothing treatment agent box 4;

[0038] Pressure regulating member 5; connecting pipe 51; pressure relief hole 52; connecting pipe 53; water inlet valve 54; flexible pipe 55. Detailed implementation manners

[0039] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0040] The steam generator 11, the steam generator assembly 1, the steam generator system and the clothing treatment device 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] First, the installation of the steam generator assembly 1 in the clothing treatment device 100 will be described.

[0042] As Figure 1 - Figure 2 shown, the clothing treatment device 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention may include: a steam generator system, a machine shell 2 and a mounting plate 3. The steam generator system includes a steam generator assembly 1.

[0043] The mounting plate 3 is detachably connected to the machine shell 2, and the steam generator assembly 1 is installed in the machine shell 2 through the mounting plate 3. Thus, the steam generator assembly 1 is detachable relative to the machine shell 2, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the steam generator assembly 1, so as to facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the steam generator assembly 1. Moreover, by using the mounting plate 3, the steam generator assembly 1 can be installed in the machine shell 2, with a simple structure, low cost and convenient operation.

[0044] According to the clothes treatment device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate 3 is detachably connected to the casing 2, and the steam generator assembly 1 is mounted in the casing 2 through the mounting plate 3. Thus, the steam generator assembly 1 is detachable relative to the casing 2, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the steam generator assembly 1, so as to facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the steam generator assembly 1. Moreover, by using the mounting plate 3, the steam generator assembly 1 can be mounted in the casing 2, with a simple structure, low cost and easy operation.

[0045] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, the casing 2 includes: a casing body 21 and a cover body (not shown in the figure). One side of the casing body 21 is open to form an opening 211, and the cover body is detachably covered at the opening 211. Specifically, for example, as Figure 3 shown, the top of the casing body 21 is open to form an opening 211, and the cover body is detachably covered at the opening 211. Thus, the detachable setting of the cover body relative to the casing body 21 facilitates the disassembly, maintenance and replacement of the components inside the casing 2, such as the steam generator system.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, a flanging 2111 extending in the direction towards the center of the opening 211 is provided on the peripheral wall of the opening 211, and the cover body is detachably engaged with the flanging 2111. For example, the cover body and the flanging 2111 are detachably engaged through fasteners. Thus, by providing the flanging 2111, on the one hand, the flanging 2111 can strengthen the strength of the casing body 21, and on the other hand, a connection structure connected to the cover body can be provided on the flanging 2111, which facilitates the detachable connection between the cover body and the casing body 21.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the flanging 2111 and the casing body 21 may be an integral part. Thus, the structure of the integral part can not only ensure the structural and performance stability of the flanging 2111 and the casing body 21, but also be convenient for molding, simple in manufacturing, and save unnecessary fittings and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the flanging 2111 and the casing body 21, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the flanging 2111 and the casing body 21. Moreover, the integral part has higher overall strength and stability, is more convenient for assembly, and has a longer service life.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4As shown, the mounting plate 3 includes a main board body 31 and a mounting portion 32 connected to the main board body 31. The main board body 31 is connected to the steam generator assembly 1. The mounting portion 32 extends between the flanging 2111 and the cover body, and the mounting portion 32 is detachably connected to at least one of the flanging 2111 and the cover body. That is to say, one end of the mounting portion 32 is located between the flanging 2111 and the cover body, and one end of the mounting portion 32 is detachably connected to at least one of the flanging 2111 and the cover body, and the other end of the mounting portion 32 is connected to the main board body 31.

[0049] Among them, it can be understood that "the mounting portion 32 is detachably connected to at least one of the flanging 2111 and the cover body" means that the mounting portion 32 is detachably connected to the cover body, the mounting portion 32 is detachably connected to the flanging 2111, or the mounting portion 32 is detachably connected to both the cover body and the flanging 2111.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4 shown, a wire blocking buckle 312 is provided on the main board body 31. The wiring of electrical components such as the steam generator 11 of the laundry treatment device 100 and / or the wiring of the heating components in the drying channel can be positioned by the wire blocking buckle 312 to prevent the wire body from being disorderly.

[0051] In some alternative embodiments of the present invention, a first screw hole penetrating the flanging 2111 is provided on the flanging 2111, and a second screw hole penetrating the mounting portion 32 is provided on the mounting portion 32. The first screw can pass through the first screw hole and the second screw hole, so as to realize the detachable connection between the mounting plate 3 and the casing 2.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3As shown, the mounting portion 32 includes a first mounting portion 321. The first mounting portion 321 and the steam generator assembly 1 are respectively located on both sides of the main body 31 in the thickness direction. One end of the first mounting portion 321 is connected to the main body 31, and the other end of the first mounting portion 321 extends toward the direction close to the flange 2111 and exceeds the outer peripheral wall of the main body 31. The other end of the first mounting portion 321 is detachably connected to the flange 2111. For example, the main body 31 is arranged horizontally, the steam generator assembly 1 is located below the main body 31 and connected to the main body 31, the first mounting portion 321 is located above the main body 31, and one end of the first mounting portion 321 is connected to the upper surface of the main body 31. The other end of the first mounting portion 321 extends horizontally toward the direction close to the flange 2111, and the other end of the first mounting portion 321 is connected to the flange 2111 via a first screw. By extending the other end of the first mounting portion 321 toward the direction close to the flange 2111 and exceeding the main body 31 and connecting to the steam generator assembly 1, the steam generator assembly 1 is located below the main body 31, and the first mounting portion 321 is located above the main body 31, thereby forming an escape space below the first mounting portion 321. When the first mounting portion 321 is fixed to the flange 2111, the steam generator assembly 1 can be hung in the casing 2, so that it only needs to occupy a space the size of the steam generator. Compared with the existing method of installing the steam generator, it saves space, is more reliable and firm.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting portion 32 includes a second mounting portion 322, one end of the second mounting portion 322 is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the main board body 31, the other end of the second mounting portion 322 extends in a direction away from the steam generator assembly 1 and then bends in a direction close to the flange 2111, the other end of the second mounting portion 322 is detachably connected to the flange 2111, and the other end of the second mounting portion 322 is spaced apart from the other end of the first mounting portion 321 in the circumferential direction of the casing 2.

[0054] Specifically, if Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, the main plate body 31 is formed into a horizontal rectangular shape. The first mounting portion 321 is located adjacent to the long side of the main plate body 31, and the second mounting portion 322 is located at the short side of the main plate body 31. One end of the second mounting portion 322 is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the main plate body 31. The other end of the second mounting portion 322 extends upward and then bends toward the flange 2111. The other end of the second mounting portion 322 is detachably connected to the flange 2111. The other end of the second mounting portion 322 is spaced apart from the other end of the first mounting portion 321 in the circumferential direction of the casing 2. The steam generator assembly 1 is located below the main plate body 31. This helps improve the reliability of the connection between the mounting plate 3 and the casing 2.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention,Figure 4 As shown, a first positioning portion 33 is provided on the mounting plate 3, and a second positioning portion is provided on the housing 2. The first positioning portion 33 and the second positioning portion cooperate to pre-position the mounting plate 3 and the housing 2. Specifically, for example, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the outer peripheral wall of the main board body 31 is provided with a first positioning portion 33, and the second positioning portion is provided on the flanging 2111. Along the circumferential direction of the main board body 31, the first positioning portion 33 is located between the first mounting portion 321 and the second mounting portion 322. Thus, by utilizing the cooperation of the first positioning portion 33 and the second positioning portion, the pre-positioning of the mounting plate 3 and the housing body 21 is realized, so as to facilitate the further connection of the mounting plate 3 and the housing 2.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4 shown, the first positioning portion 33 is configured as a rib, and the second positioning portion is configured as a groove. Thus, through the cooperation of the rib and the groove, positioning can be achieved only by one plugging action, and the installation is simple. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto. In some other alternative embodiments, the first positioning portion 33 is a groove, and the second positioning portion is a rib.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting plate 3 is an integrally formed part. Thus, the structure of the integral part can not only ensure the structural and performance stability of the mounting plate 3, but also be convenient for molding, simple in manufacturing, and eliminate redundant fittings and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the mounting plate 3, ensuring the reliability of the connection of the mounting plate 3. Moreover, the overall strength and stability of the integrally formed structure are relatively high, the assembly is more convenient, and the service life is longer.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rib and the mounting plate 3 are integrally formed parts. Thus, the structure of the integral part can not only ensure the structural and performance stability of the rib and the mounting plate 3, but also be convenient for molding, simple in manufacturing, and eliminate redundant fittings and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the rib and the mounting plate 3, ensuring the reliability of the connection of the rib and the mounting plate 3. Moreover, the overall strength and stability of the integrally formed structure are relatively high, the assembly is more convenient, and the service life is longer.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 10As shown in the figure, the steam generator assembly 1 includes: a protective shell 12 and a steam generator 11. Specifically, the protective shell 12 is provided with a first opening (not shown in the figure) and a second opening (not shown in the figure). The steam generator 11 is located inside the protective shell 12. The housing 111 of the steam generator 11 has a water inlet 1112 and a steam outlet 1113. The water inlet 1112 corresponds to the first opening, and the steam outlet 1113 corresponds to the second opening. Thus, by providing the protective shell 12, the protection effect on the steam generator 11 can be improved. In addition, the setting of the first opening can be used to avoid the water inlet 1112 to facilitate the connection of the water inlet 1112 with the pipeline, and the setting of the second opening can be used to avoid the steam outlet 1113 to facilitate the connection of the steam outlet 1113 with the pipeline.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 10 shown in the figure, a heat-insulating shell 13 is provided inside the protective shell 12. The steam generator 11 is located inside the heat-insulating shell 13. The heat-insulating shell 13 is provided with a first perforation 131 and a second perforation 132. The first perforation 131, the water inlet 1112 correspond to the first opening, and the second perforation 132, the steam outlet 1113 correspond to the second opening. Thus, by providing the heat-insulating shell 13, the heat preservation effect on the steam generator 11 can be improved.

[0061] In some specific examples of the present invention, the heat-insulating shell 13 is formed by splicing two half-shells. Thus, the structure is simple and convenient for installation.

[0062] In some alternative embodiments of the present invention, the heat-insulating shell 13 is a foam part. Thus, the cost is low.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, the steam generator assembly 1 is detachably connected to the mounting plate 3. Thus, the structure is simple and convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 10 shown in the figure, the housing 111 is provided with a first fastening hole 11111, the mounting plate 3 is provided with a second fastening hole 311, and the protective shell 12 is provided with an avoidance hole 123. The first fastening hole 11111, the avoidance hole 123 and the second fastening hole 311 correspond to each other one by one. The laundry treatment device 100 includes a fastener, and the fastener sequentially passes through the first fastening hole 11111, the avoidance hole 123 and the second fastening hole 311. Thus, the detachable connection between the steam generator assembly 1 and the mounting plate 3 can be realized.

[0065] For example, a plurality of second fastening holes 311 are provided on the mounting plate 3, a plurality of screw posts 1111 are provided on the top wall of the housing 111, each screw post 1111 is formed with a first fastening hole 11111, a plurality of avoidance holes 123 are provided on the protective housing 12, the plurality of avoidance holes 123 are arranged at intervals, a plurality of avoidance holes are provided on the heat insulation housing 13, a plurality of fasteners such as screws, a plurality of first fastening holes 11111, a plurality of second fastening holes 311, a plurality of avoidance holes and a plurality of avoidance holes 123 correspond to each other one by one, and the fasteners sequentially pass through the corresponding first fastening holes 11111, avoidance holes, avoidance holes 123 and second fastening holes 311, so as to realize the connection between the steam generator assembly 1 and the mounting plate 3, which is beneficial to improving the connection reliability between the steam generator assembly 1 and the mounting plate 3.

[0066] The specific structure of the steam generator 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[0067] The laundry treating apparatus 100 includes a steam generator assembly 1, and the steam generator assembly 1 includes a steam generator 11. The steam generator 11 may include: a housing 111, a partition 112, and a heating element (not shown).

[0068] Specifically, as Figure 11 - Figure 12 shown, the housing 111 has a water inlet 1112 and a steam outlet 1113. The partition 112 is disposed in the housing 111 to divide the housing 111 into a first chamber a and a second chamber b. The water inlet 1112 is communicated with the first chamber a, the steam outlet 1113 is communicated with the second chamber b, the first chamber a is communicated with the second chamber b through a communication channel c, and the heating element is disposed in the housing 111 to at least heat the first chamber a. In this way, external water can enter the first chamber a through the water inlet 1112, and the heating element can heat the water entering the first chamber a to form steam. The steam can enter the second chamber b through the communication channel c. The steam entering the second chamber b can further flow in the second chamber b and be discharged from the steam outlet 1113, and then be discharged into the inner tub of the laundry treating apparatus 100 to realize micro dry cleaning of clothes.

[0069] Specifically, the plane where the inlet end of the steam outlet 1113 is located forms an angle with the plane where the outlet end of the communication channel c is located. That is to say, the plane where the inlet end of the steam outlet 1113 is located is not parallel to the plane where the outlet end of the communication channel c is located, but forms a certain angle with each other. Such a setting is beneficial to extending the flow path of the steam in the second chamber b. And when the steam flows from the communication channel c to the steam outlet 1113, the air flow will generate a turning. After the turning, large particle water droplets are removed by gravity and inertia, so as to ensure the dryness of the steam discharged from the steam outlet 1113 and prevent the water carried in the steam from spraying out from the steam outlet 1113.

[0070] For the steam generator 11 of the laundry treatment device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the plane where the inlet end of the steam outlet 1113 is located forms an angle with the plane where the outlet end of the communication channel c is located. Such a setting is conducive to extending the flow path of the steam in the second chamber b, and during the process of the steam flowing from the communication channel c to the steam outlet 1113, the air flow will turn, and large particle water droplets are removed by gravity and inertia after the turn, so as to ensure the dryness of the steam discharged from the steam outlet 1113 and prevent the water carried in the steam from spraying out from the steam outlet 1113.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 11 As shown, the first chamber a and the second chamber b are arranged in the up-down direction, the first chamber a is located below the second chamber b, and the water inlet 1112 is located on the peripheral wall or the bottom wall of the first chamber a. Specifically, the partition plate 112 is horizontally arranged in the housing 111 to divide the housing 111 into the second chamber b located above and the first chamber a located below. Such a setting has a simple structure and is convenient for the installation of the partition plate 112.

[0072] Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto. In some other alternative embodiments, the partition plate 112 can also form a preset angle with the horizontal direction. For example, the value range of the angle between the partition plate 112 and the horizontal direction is between 0 and 45°. Specifically, the angle between the partition plate 112 and the horizontal direction is 10°, 15°, 20°, or 25°.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, the steam outlet 1113 is arranged on the peripheral wall of the second chamber b. Specifically, as Figure 11 shown, the partition plate 112 is horizontally arranged in the housing 111 to divide the housing 111 into the second chamber b located above and the first chamber a located below. The communication channel c is formed on the partition plate 112, and the steam outlet 1113 is arranged on the peripheral wall of the second chamber b. Thus, the plane where the intake end of the steam outlet 1113 is located and the plane where the outlet end of the communication channel c is located are in a vertical state. In this way, during the process of the steam flowing from the communication channel c to the steam outlet 1113, a large-angle turn will be formed, and large particle water droplets can be removed by gravity and inertia after the turn of the steam, so as to improve the dryness of the steam and prevent the water carried in the steam from spraying out from the steam outlet 1113.

[0074] Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto. In some other alternative embodiments, a connection part is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the housing 111, and the connection part forms a communication channel that communicates with the first chamber a and the second chamber b.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 11As shown, there is one connecting channel c, which is provided at one end of the partition 112 in the length direction, and the steam outlet 1113 is provided adjacent to the other end of the partition 112 in the length direction. Specifically, in the horizontal plane, the connecting channel c and the steam outlet 1113 are respectively located on both sides of the symmetry line in the width direction of the partition 112. In this way, it is beneficial to extend the path of the steam flowing from the connecting channel c into the steam outlet 1113, so that large particle water droplets can be removed by gravity and inertia to a greater extent after the steam turns, improving the dryness of the steam and preventing the water carried in the steam from spraying out from the steam outlet 1113.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 11 shown, the housing 111 includes: a bottom case 114 and a top cover 115. The top of the bottom case 114 is open, and the top cover 115 is detachably covered on the top of the bottom case 114. Thus, by setting the bottom case 114 and the top cover 115 to be detachably connected, it is convenient for the installation and replacement of components such as the partition 112 inside the housing 111.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating element can be provided inside the bottom case 114. For example, the heating element is integrally provided inside the bottom case 114. Thus, the structure of the integral part can not only ensure the structural and performance stability of the heating element and the bottom case 114, but also is convenient for molding, simple in manufacturing, and saves redundant fittings and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the heating element and the bottom case 114, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the heating element and the bottom case 114. Moreover, the overall strength and stability of the structure of the integral part are relatively high, the assembly is more convenient, and the service life is longer.

[0078] In some alternative embodiments of the present invention, the partition 112 is provided inside the bottom case 114. Positioning ribs 1141 are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the bottom case 114, and anti-abutment ribs 1151 are provided on the top cover 115. The partition 112 is supported on the top wall of the positioning ribs 1141 and abuts against the anti-abutment ribs 1151. Specifically, for example, as Figure 11 - Figure 12 shown, a plurality of positioning ribs 1141 are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the bottom case 114, and the plurality of positioning ribs 1141 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the bottom case 114. A plurality of anti-abutment ribs 1151 are provided on the top cover 115, and the plurality of anti-abutment ribs 1151 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the bottom case 114. The lower surface of the partition 112 is supported above the plurality of positioning ribs 1141, so that when the bottom case 114 is connected to the top cover 115, the anti-abutment ribs 1151 on the top cover 115 abut against the upper surface of the partition 112 to fix the partition 112. With this setting, the assembly is simple, and the setting of the anti-abutment ribs 1151 on the top cover 115 is also beneficial to improving the structural strength of the top cover 115, and the setting of the positioning ribs 1141 on the inner peripheral wall of the bottom case 114 is also beneficial to improving the structural strength of the bottom case 114.

[0079] In some alternative embodiments of the present invention, the bottom case 114 and the positioning rib 1141 are integrally formed. Thus, the structure of the integral part can not only ensure the structural and performance stability of the bottom case 114 and the positioning rib 1141, but also facilitate molding, with simple manufacturing. Moreover, redundant fittings and connection processes are eliminated, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the bottom case 114 and the positioning rib 1141, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the bottom case 114 and the positioning rib 1141. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrally formed structure are relatively high, making assembly more convenient and having a longer service life.

[0080] In some alternative embodiments of the present invention, the top cover 115 and the abutting rib 1151 are integrally formed. Thus, the structure of the integral part can not only ensure the structural and performance stability of the top cover 115 and the abutting rib 1151, but also facilitate molding, with simple manufacturing. Moreover, redundant fittings and connection processes are eliminated, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the top cover 115 and the abutting rib 1151, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the top cover 115 and the abutting rib 1151. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrally formed structure are relatively high, making assembly more convenient and having a longer service life.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 12 shown, the top cover 115 has a receiving cavity d with an open bottom. The end face of the open end of the top cover 115 is provided with an abutting rib 1151. In this way, the receiving cavity d, the space of the bottom case 114 adjacent to the receiving cavity d on the partition 112, and the partition 112 together define the second chamber b. The above-mentioned steam outlet 1113 is provided on the peripheral wall of the top cover 115. Such a setting is not only simple in structure but also more reasonable in structural layout.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 11 shown, the steam generator 11 includes: a filter component 116. The filter component 116 is provided in the second chamber b. In the flow direction of the air flow, the filter component 116 is located between the communication channel c and the steam outlet 1113. Thus, during the flow of the air flow in the second chamber b, it will inevitably flow through the filter component 116. The setting of the filter component 116 can filter the steam, enabling water droplets in the steam to flow along the filter component 116 under the action of gravity, thereby filtering out small water droplets. Such a setting can further improve the dryness of the air flow discharged from the steam outlet 1113 and prevent the water carried in the steam from spraying out from the steam outlet 1113.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, the filter component 116 is arranged parallel to the intake end of the steam outlet 1113, or the filter component 116 is arranged parallel to the outlet end of the communication channel c. Thus, the structure is simple, facilitating processing and manufacturing, and facilitating improving the filtering effect.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, asFigure 12 As shown, the steam generator 11 includes a baffle 117, which is arranged in the housing 111 and faces the steam outlet 1113. Thus, by providing the baffle 117, when the air flow moves towards the steam outlet 1113, it will surely hit the baffle 117, and then enter the steam outlet 1113 through the gap between the surface of the baffle 117 adjacent to the steam outlet 1113 and the inner wall of the housing 111, thereby using the shielding of the baffle 117 to filter the water droplets in the steam again, ensuring that the dry steam is ejected from the steam outlet 1113.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, the baffle 117 can be arranged on the above-mentioned top cover 115, and the baffle 117 and the top cover 115 can be an integral part. Thus, the structure of the integral part can not only ensure the structural and performance stability of the baffle 117 and the top cover 115, but also be convenient for molding, simple in manufacturing, and save redundant fittings and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the baffle 117 and the top cover 115, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the baffle 117 and the top cover 115. Moreover, the integral part has higher overall strength and stability, is more convenient to assemble, and has a longer service life.

[0086] According to the steam generator assembly 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned steam generator 11, the plane where the inlet end of the steam outlet 1113 is located and the plane where the outlet end of the communication channel c is located have an included angle. Such a setting is beneficial to extending the flow path of the steam in the second chamber b, and when the steam flows from the communication channel c to the steam outlet 1113, the air flow will generate a turn, and large particle water droplets are removed by gravity and inertia after the turn, thereby ensuring the dryness of the steam discharged from the steam outlet 1113 and preventing the water carried in the steam from being ejected from the steam outlet 1113.

[0087] According to the clothing treatment device of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned steam generator assembly 1 and the above-mentioned steam generator 11, the plane where the inlet end of the steam outlet 1113 is located and the plane where the outlet end of the communication channel c is located have an included angle. Such a setting is beneficial to extending the flow path of the steam in the second chamber b, and when the steam flows from the communication channel c to the steam outlet 1113, the air flow will generate a turn, and large particle water droplets are removed by gravity and inertia after the turn, thereby ensuring the dryness of the steam discharged from the steam outlet 1113 and preventing the water carried in the steam from being ejected from the steam outlet 1113.

[0088] The following describes the steam generator system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] As Figure 5 - Figure 8 shown, the steam generator system according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a steam generator 11 and a pressure regulating member 5.

[0090] As shown Figure 7 - Figure 8 in FIG. Figure 7 - Figure 8 , the pressure regulating member 5 includes a communicating pipe 51 and a pressure regulating portion. The pressure regulating portion is provided on the pipe wall of the communicating pipe 51 and is configured to regulate the pressure of the communicating pipe 51. One of the water inlet 1112 and the steam outlet 1113 is communicated with the communicating pipe 51 of the pressure regulating member 5, or the water inlet 1112 and the steam outlet 1113 are respectively communicated with the communicating pipes 51 of different pressure regulating members 5.

[0091] Specifically, since the communicating pipe 51 is connected to the steam generator 11, by adjusting the pressure of the communicating pipe 51, the pressure inside the housing 111 of the steam generator 11 can be adjusted. Thus, when the pressure inside the housing 111 of the steam generator 11 is abnormal, for example, when the pressure increases due to abnormal heating of the heating element, the pressure regulating portion can be used to relieve the pressure of the communicating pipe 51, and then relieve the pressure of the steam generator 11, which is beneficial to improving the working reliability of the steam generator 11. Moreover, the structure is simple, and there is no need to additionally provide a safety valve on the steam generator 11, which can simplify the structure of the steam generator 11 and eliminate the step of re-checking the safety of the steam generator 11 after the safety valve has an abnormal pressure action.

[0092] In the steam generator system according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the communicating pipe 51 is connected to the steam generator 11, by adjusting the pressure of the communicating pipe 51, the pressure inside the housing 111 of the steam generator 11 can be adjusted. Thus, when the pressure inside the housing 111 of the steam generator 11 is abnormal, for example, when the pressure increases due to abnormal heating of the heating element, the pressure regulating portion can be used to relieve the pressure of the communicating pipe 51, and then relieve the pressure of the steam generator 11, which is beneficial to improving the working reliability of the steam generator 11. Moreover, the structure is simple, and there is no need to additionally provide a safety valve on the steam generator 11, which can simplify the structure of the steam generator 11 and eliminate the step of re-checking the safety of the steam generator 11 after the safety valve has an abnormal pressure action.

[0093] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pressure regulating portion is configured as a pressure relief hole 52 penetrating the pipe wall of the communicating pipe 51, and the cross-sectional area of the pressure relief hole 52 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the communicating pipe 51. Thus, not only the structure is simple, but also it is convenient for processing and manufacturing, and at the same time, it is beneficial to improve the pressure relief effect.

[0094] In some embodiments of the present invention, the equivalent diameter of the pressure relief hole 52 is not greater than 1.5 mm. For example, the equivalent diameter of the pressure relief hole 52 is 1.3 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.1 mm, 1 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm or 0.2 mm. Thus, by making the equivalent diameter of the pressure relief hole 52 not greater than 1.5 mm, the pressure relief effect can be ensured, and the normal flow of the fluid between the communication pipe 51 and the steam generator 11 can be ensured, preventing the fluid in the communication pipe 51 from being used for pressure relief discharge due to the over-large size of the pressure relief hole 52, so that it cannot enter the steam generator 11 normally, or the fluid in the steam generator 11 is used for pressure relief discharge through the pressure relief hole 52 and cannot be transported to the inner barrel through the communication pipe 51.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, the steam generator system includes: a storage box, and the pressure relief hole 52 is adapted to communicate with the storage box. Thus, the fluid discharged from the pressure relief hole 52 can be discharged into the storage box, avoiding water flowing onto the electrical components and causing damage to the electrical components.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present invention, the storage box is the laundry treatment agent box 4. Thus, the original structure of the laundry treatment agent box 4 of the laundry treatment device 100 can be used as the storage box to receive the fluid discharged from the pressure relief hole 52, without additionally arranging a storage box, the structure is more compact, and it is beneficial to reduce costs.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present invention, the storage box and the pressure regulating member 5 are an integral part. Thus, the structure of the integral part can not only ensure the structural and performance stability of the storage box and the pressure regulating member 5, but also be convenient for molding, simple in manufacturing, and save unnecessary assembly parts and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the storage box and the pressure regulating member 5, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the storage box and the pressure regulating member 5. Moreover, the overall strength and stability of the integrally formed structure are relatively high, the assembly is more convenient, and the service life is longer.

[0098] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 7 shown, the pressure regulating member 5 includes: a connecting pipe 53, one end of the connecting pipe 53 is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the communication pipe 51, and the connecting pipe 53 is arranged around the outer periphery of the pressure relief hole 52, and the other end of the connecting pipe 53 is inserted into the storage box. Thus, not only the structure is simple, but also the arrangement of the connecting pipe 53 is convenient for guiding the fluid discharged from the pressure relief hole 52, ensuring that the fluid flowing out of the pressure relief hole 52 can reliably flow into the storage box.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 7As shown in the figure, the wall thickness m of the part of the tube wall of the connecting pipe 51 between the inner peripheral wall of the pressure relief hole 52 and the inner peripheral wall of the connecting pipe 53 is smaller than the wall thickness at other positions of the connecting pipe 51. Thus, when the pressure inside the housing 111 of the steam generator 11 is abnormally high and water continuously enters the housing 111 through the connecting pipe 51, the excessive pressure inside the connecting pipe 51 will cause the part of the tube wall of the connecting pipe 51 between the inner peripheral wall of the pressure relief hole 52 and the inner peripheral wall of the connecting pipe 53 to break, so that the water inside the connecting pipe 51 can enter the storage box through the connecting pipe 53, releasing the pressure of the connecting pipe 51 to a greater extent and avoiding damage to the steam generator 11.

[0100] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 7 shown, the wall thickness m of the part of the tube wall of the connecting pipe 51 between the inner peripheral wall of the pressure relief hole 52 and the inner peripheral wall of the connecting pipe 53 is less than or equal to 1 mm. For example, the value of the wall thickness m of the part of the tube wall of the connecting pipe 51 between the inner peripheral wall of the pressure relief hole 52 and the inner peripheral wall of the connecting pipe 53 is 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm or 0.8 mm. By making the wall thickness of the part of the tube wall of the connecting pipe 51 between the inner peripheral wall of the pressure relief hole 52 and the inner peripheral wall of the connecting pipe 53 less than or equal to 1 mm, when the pressure inside the housing 111 of the steam generator 11 is abnormally high and water continuously enters the housing 111 through the connecting pipe 51, the excessive pressure inside the connecting pipe 51 will cause this position to break, so that the water inside the connecting pipe 51 can enter the storage box through the connecting pipe 53, releasing the pressure of the connecting pipe 51 to a greater extent and avoiding damage to the steam generator 11.

[0101] In some embodiments of the present invention, the laundry treatment device 100 includes a water inlet valve 54. For example, the water inlet valve 54 is a solenoid valve, and the water inlet valve 54 is connected to the water inlet 1112 through the connecting pipe 51. Thus, by providing the water inlet valve 54, the water inlet of the laundry treatment device 100 can be made more intelligent.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 8 shown, the water inlet valve 54 and the connecting pipe 51, and / or the connecting pipe 51 and the water inlet 1112 are connected through a flexible pipe 55. That is to say, the water inlet valve 54 and the connecting pipe 51 can be connected through the flexible pipe 55, the connecting pipe 51 and the water inlet 1112 can be connected through the flexible pipe 55, or both the water inlet valve 54 and the connecting pipe 51 and the connecting pipe 51 and the water inlet 1112 can be connected through the flexible pipe 55. Since the flexible pipe 55 can be bent freely, the setting of the flexible pipe 55 does not occupy more installation space, making the structure of the steam generator system more compact.

[0103] In some specific examples of the present invention, the flexible tube 55 may be a corrugated tube, a rubber tube, a silicone tube or a plastic tube, thereby reducing the cost.

[0104] According to the clothing processing device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned steam generator system, since the connecting pipe 51 is connected to the steam generator 11, the pressure in the shell 111 of the steam generator 11 can be adjusted by adjusting the pressure of the connecting pipe 51. Therefore, when the pressure in the shell 111 of the steam generator 11 is abnormal, for example, when the pressure increases due to abnormal heating of the heating element, the pressure regulating part can be used to relieve the pressure of the connecting pipe 51, and then the pressure of the steam generator 11 can be relieved, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the operation of the steam generator 11. In addition, the structure is simple, and there is no need to provide a safety valve on the steam generator 11. The structure of the steam generator 11 can be simplified, and the step of rechecking the safety of the steam generator 11 after the safety valve is actuated due to abnormal pressure is eliminated.

[0105] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of these features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more. In the description of the present invention, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. In the description of the present invention, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature.

[0106] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0107] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A laundry treatment device, characterized in that, Comprising: Water inlet valve; Housing, the housing comprising: Housing body, one side of the housing body is open to form an opening; Cover body, the cover body is detachably covered at the opening; A flanging extending in a direction towards the center of the opening is provided on the peripheral wall of the opening; Mounting plate, the mounting plate is detachably connected to the housing; Steam generator assembly, the steam generator assembly is installed in the housing through the mounting plate; The mounting plate includes a main board body and a mounting portion connected to the main board body. The main board body is connected to the steam generator assembly. The mounting portion extends between the flanging and the cover body, and the mounting portion is detachably connected to at least one of the flanging and the cover body.

2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The cover body is detachably engaged with the flanging.

3. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting portion includes a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion and the steam generator assembly are respectively located on two sides of the thickness direction of the main board body. One end of the first mounting portion is connected to the main board body, and the other end of the first mounting portion extends towards the direction close to the flanging and exceeds the outer peripheral wall of the main board body. The other end of the first mounting portion is detachably connected to the flanging.

4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The mounting portion includes a second mounting portion. One end of the second mounting portion is connected to the outer peripheral wall of the main board body, and the other end of the second mounting portion extends in a direction away from the steam generator assembly and then bends towards the direction close to the flanging. The other end of the second mounting portion is detachably connected to the flanging. The other end of the second mounting portion is spaced apart from the other end of the first mounting portion in the circumferential direction of the housing.

5. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein A first positioning portion is provided on the mounting plate, and a second positioning portion is provided on the housing. The first positioning portion and the second positioning portion cooperate to pre-position the mounting plate and the housing.

6. The laundry treatment device according to claim 5, wherein, The first positioning portion is configured as a rib, and the second positioning portion is configured as a groove.

7. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate is an integrally formed part.

8. The laundry treatment device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The steam generator assembly includes: Protective shell, the protective shell is provided with a first opening and a second opening; Steam generator, the steam generator is located inside the protective shell. The housing of the steam generator has a water inlet and a steam outlet. The water inlet corresponds to the first opening, and the steam outlet corresponds to the second opening.

9. The laundry treatment device according to claim 8, wherein, A heat-insulating shell is provided inside the protective shell. The steam generator is located inside the heat-insulating shell. The heat-insulating shell is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole, the water inlet correspond to the first opening, and the second through hole, the steam outlet correspond to the second opening.

10. The laundry treatment device according to claim 8, wherein The steam generator assembly is detachably connected to the mounting plate.

11. The laundry treatment device according to claim 10, characterized in that, A first fastening hole is provided on the housing, a second fastening hole is provided on the mounting plate, and an avoidance hole is provided on the protective shell. The first fastening hole, the avoidance hole and the second fastening hole correspond to each other. The laundry treatment device includes a fastener, and the fastener sequentially passes through the first fastening hole, the avoidance hole and the second fastening hole.

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