A fragrance filter assembly and clothes dryer

Abstract

The application discloses a fragrance filter screen assembly and a clothes dryer, which comprises a filter screen box and a fragrance box, a plurality of ventilation holes are arranged on the fragrance box, and a plurality of fragrance particles are arranged in the fragrance box; a positioning cavity is formed in the side of the filter screen box from outside to inside, the fragrance box is arranged in the positioning cavity; a gas permeation hole is arranged on the inner wall of the positioning cavity, the positioning cavity is communicated with the inner cavity of the filter screen box through the gas permeation hole; and a filter screen is arranged in the gas permeation hole. Since the fragrance box is assembled in the positioning cavity and is not arranged in the inner cavity of the filter screen box, and the positioning cavity and the inner cavity of the filter screen box are isolated through the filter screen, the ventilation between the positioning cavity and the inner cavity of the filter screen box is ensured, the lint in the inner cavity of the filter screen box is effectively prevented from entering the positioning cavity, the ventilation holes are prevented from being covered and blocked by the lint, and the fragrance effect of the fragrance box is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of dryer technology, and more particularly to a fragrance filter assembly and a dryer. Background Technology

[0002] As people's demands for quality of life increase, the number of dryer users is growing; the ability to add fragrance to clothes while drying is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Current technology places the fragrance module inside the filter box to enhance the fragrance effect during drying; however, since lint collects in the filter box during the drying process, the ventilation holes of the fragrance module are easily clogged by lint, significantly reducing the fragrance effect.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and developed.

[0004] Application content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a fragrance filter assembly and a clothes dryer, in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve the technical problem is as follows:

[0007] A fragrance filter assembly for use in a clothes dryer includes a filter box and further includes:

[0008] A fragrance box, wherein the fragrance box is provided with multiple ventilation holes and multiple fragrance particles are provided inside the fragrance box;

[0009] The side of the filter box is recessed from the outside to the inside to form a positioning cavity, and the fragrance box is arranged in the positioning cavity; the inner wall of the positioning cavity is provided with a vent hole, and the positioning cavity is connected to the inner cavity of the filter box through the vent hole; a filter screen is provided in the vent hole.

[0010] The fragrance filter assembly includes a guide slope at the top of the positioning cavity, which slopes inward from top to bottom; the vent holes and the filter are partially arranged on the guide slope.

[0011] The fragrance filter assembly, wherein the fragrance box includes:

[0012] The box body is provided with at least one slot and at least one ventilation hole;

[0013] The lid has one end hinged to the box body and the other end provided with at least one buckle; the lid has at least one ventilation hole.

[0014] The buckle engages with the slot, and when the buckle and the slot are engaged in a one-to-one correspondence, the cover blocks the opening of the box.

[0015] The fragrance filter assembly, wherein the housing includes:

[0016] The first holding bevel is arranged facing upwards and tilted inwards from top to bottom;

[0017] The second gripping slope is arranged downwards and tilted inwards from bottom to top;

[0018] The connecting surfaces are respectively connected to the first and second holding inclined surfaces to form a receiving space for accommodating the fragrance particles.

[0019] The fragrance filter assembly further includes:

[0020] At least one hinge is provided, which is connected to the box body and the cover body respectively, and the hinge, the box body and the cover body are an integral structure.

[0021] The fragrance filter assembly further includes:

[0022] At least one positioning groove assembly is disposed on the inner wall of at least one side of the positioning cavity;

[0023] At least one positioning rib assembly is disposed on the outer side of the box body;

[0024] Each positioning slot assembly corresponds to a positioning rib assembly.

[0025] The fragrance filter assembly further includes:

[0026] At least one first indicator rib is disposed on the filter box and corresponds to the positioning groove assembly;

[0027] At least one second indicator rib is disposed on the cover and corresponds to the positioning rib assembly.

[0028] The fragrance filter assembly, wherein the positioning groove assembly includes:

[0029] The first positioning rib is L-shaped to form an L-shaped first positioning groove;

[0030] The second positioning rib is symmetrical to the first positioning rib and forms an L-shaped second positioning groove;

[0031] The long side of the first positioning rib is spaced apart from the long side of the second positioning rib to form a third positioning groove.

[0032] The fragrance filter assembly, wherein the positioning rib assembly includes:

[0033] The first positioning rib is located within the first positioning groove;

[0034] The second positioning rib is symmetrical to the first positioning rib and is located in the second positioning groove;

[0035] The third positioning rib is arranged between the first positioning rib and the second positioning rib, and is located in the third positioning groove.

[0036] A clothes dryer comprising the fragrance filter assembly as described in any of the above.

[0037] Beneficial effects: Since the fragrance box is assembled in the positioning cavity and not placed in the inner cavity of the filter box, and the positioning cavity and the inner cavity of the filter box are separated by the filter screen, it ensures ventilation between the positioning cavity and the inner cavity of the filter box while effectively preventing lint from entering the positioning cavity from the inner cavity of the filter box. This prevents the ventilation holes from being covered and blocked by lint, thus ensuring the fragrance effect of the fragrance box. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a first view of the overall structure of the fragrance filter assembly described in this application;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a second view of the overall structure of the fragrance filter assembly described in this application;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter box described in this application;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a first view of the fragrance box in the open state described in this application;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a second view of the fragrance box in the open state described in this application;

[0043] Figure 6 This is a first view of the fragrance box in the closed state as described in this application;

[0044] Figure 7 This is a second view of the fragrance box in the closed state described in this application;

[0045] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning groove assembly described in this application;

[0046] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer and more explicit, the following detailed description of this application is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0048] This application provides a fragrance filter assembly applied to a clothes dryer, thereby imparting a fragrance effect to the clothes during the drying process. Figures 1-3 As shown, the fragrance filter assembly includes a filter box 1 and a fragrance box 2. A positioning cavity 3 is provided on the outer side of the filter box 1, the positioning cavity 3 being recessed from the outside inwards and used to accommodate the fragrance box 2. The fragrance box 2 has multiple ventilation holes 4, and multiple fragrance particles 5 are disposed inside the fragrance box 2. The fragrance box 2 is arranged within the positioning cavity 3. A venting hole 6 is provided on the inner wall of the positioning cavity 3, the venting hole 6 communicating with the inner cavity of the filter box 1, thereby connecting the positioning cavity 3 and the inner cavity of the filter box 1 through the venting hole 6. A filter screen 7 is disposed within the venting hole 6, the filter screen 7 completely obscuring the venting hole 6.

[0049] The airflow blowing from the dryer drum passes sequentially through the inner cavity of the filter box 1, the filter 7, and the ventilation hole 4 before entering the fragrance box 2. There, it blends with the fragrance released by the fragrance particles 5, then passes through the ventilation hole 4 and the dryer's circulating airflow before entering the dryer drum again, thus providing a fragrance effect to the clothes inside. Simultaneously, because the fragrance box 2 is installed in the positioning cavity 3, not within the inner cavity of the filter box 1, and the positioning cavity 3 is separated from the inner cavity of the filter box 1 by the filter 7, airflow between the positioning cavity 3 and the inner cavity of the filter box 1 is ensured while effectively preventing lint from entering the positioning cavity 3. This prevents the ventilation hole 4 from being blocked by lint, ensuring the fragrance effect of the fragrance box 2.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, since the filter box 1 is inserted into the receiving groove at the opening of the dryer from top to bottom during installation, the lint from the clothes enters the inner cavity of the filter box 1 from the top opening, thereby forming a downward airflow. Therefore, in this application, a guide slope 30 is provided at the top of the positioning cavity 3. Figure 2 As shown, the guide slope 30 is inclined inward from top to bottom; the air vent 6 and the filter screen 7 are both partially arranged on the guide slope 30 so that the airflow can pass through the filter screen located on the guide slope 30 and enter the fragrance box 2 during the operation of the dryer, thereby transferring the fragrance released by the fragrance particles 5 to the clothes.

[0051] One embodiment of this application, such as Figure 4As shown, the fragrance box 2 includes a box body 20 and a lid 21; both the box body 20 and the lid 21 are provided with at least one ventilation hole 4. The box body 20 has a receiving space for accommodating the plurality of fragrance particles 5; one end of the lid 21 is hinged to the box body 20, and the other end is engaged with the lid 21, thereby blocking the opening of the box body 20 and confining the plurality of fragrance particles 5 within the receiving space.

[0052] The fragrance filter assembly also includes at least one hinge 8, one end of which is connected to the cover 21 and the other end of which is connected to the box 20. The hinge 8 is integrally formed with the cover 21 and the box 20, so that the hinge 8, the cover 21 and the box 20 form an integral structure to save manufacturing costs.

[0053] In one embodiment of this invention, there are two hinges 8, which are symmetrically arranged on the same side of the cover 21; the two hinges 8 are arranged at intervals.

[0054] One implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at least one slot 9 is provided on the side of the box body 20 away from the hinge 8, and at least one buckle 10 is provided on the side of the cover body 21 away from the hinge 8. The buckles 10 cooperate with the slots 9 and correspond one-to-one. When the buckles 10 and the slots 9 are engaged in a one-to-one correspondence, the cover body 21 covers the opening of the box body 20.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, the buckle 10 includes an extension 101 and a protrusion 102; the first end of the extension 101 is connected to the cover 21, and the second end extends toward the box 20; the protrusion 102 is connected to the end of the extension 101 away from the cover 21 and faces the inside of the cover 21. When the buckle 10 engages with the slot 9, the protrusion 102 is inserted into the corresponding slot 9.

[0056] The extension 101 is also provided with a holding part 11 at the end away from the cover 21. The holding part 11 faces the outside of the cover 21 so that the user can hold it and pull the protrusion 102 out of the slot 9 to open the cover 21 and replenish or replace the fragrance particles 5 without replacing the fragrance box 2, thereby saving costs.

[0057] In one embodiment of this invention, there are two buckles 10, and each buckle 10 corresponds to one of the two hinges 8. This ensures that after the buckle 10 engages with the slot 9, the cover 21 will not lift up or the engagement will not be loose, thus ensuring that the entire fragrance box 2 can be fitted into the positioning cavity 3.

[0058] One embodiment of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the box body 20 includes: a first holding slope 201, a second holding slope 202, and a connecting surface 203; the first holding slope 201 and the second holding slope 202 are symmetrical to each other; the connecting surface 203 is a curved surface and is located between the first holding slope 201 and the second holding slope 202; the connecting surface 203 is connected to the first holding slope 201 and the second holding slope 202 respectively, and together they form the receiving space to accommodate the fragrance particles 5. The hinge 8 and the slot 9 are both provided on the connecting surface 203.

[0059] The first gripping bevel 201 is arranged facing upwards, and the second gripping bevel 202 is arranged facing downwards. Specifically, the first gripping bevel 201 is inclined from top to bottom towards the inner cavity of the filter box 1, and the second gripping bevel 202 is inclined from bottom to top towards the inner cavity of the filter box 1, so that the first gripping bevel 201 and the second gripping bevel 202 respectively conform to the bending direction and shape of the fingers when a human hand holds an object. When it is necessary to disassemble the fragrance box 2, the user can easily remove the fragrance box 2 from the positioning cavity 3 by pinching the second gripping bevel 202 and the first gripping bevel 201 with the thumb and forefinger respectively and pulling them out.

[0060] In one embodiment of this invention, there are gaps between the first holding inclined surface 201 and the top inner wall of the positioning cavity 3, and between the second holding inclined surface 202 and the bottom inner wall of the positioning cavity 3. This provides a space for disassembly for the user, allowing the user to insert their fingers between the fragrance box 2 and the inner wall of the positioning cavity 3 to hold the first holding inclined surface 201 and the second holding inclined surface 202 and remove the fragrance box 2 from the positioning cavity 3.

[0061] One embodiment of this application, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the fragrance filter assembly further includes at least one positioning groove assembly 12 and at least one positioning rib assembly 13. The positioning groove assembly 12 is disposed on the inner side wall of the positioning cavity 3, and the positioning rib assembly 13 is disposed on the outer side of the housing 20; the positioning groove assembly 12 and the positioning rib assembly 13 cooperate with each other and correspond one-to-one; specifically, each positioning groove assembly 12 corresponds to one positioning rib assembly 13.

[0062] In one embodiment of this invention, the positioning groove assembly 12 includes a first positioning rib 121 and a second positioning rib 122. The first positioning rib 121 is L-shaped to form an L-shaped first positioning groove 100. The second positioning rib 122 is symmetrical to the first positioning rib 121, that is, the second positioning rib 122 is L-shaped and forms an L-shaped second positioning groove 200. The first positioning rib 121 and the second positioning rib 122 are arranged at intervals. Specifically, the long side of the first positioning rib 121 is opposite to and spaced apart from the long side of the second positioning rib 122 to form a third positioning groove 300. The short side of the first positioning rib 121 and the short side of the second positioning rib 122 face opposite directions.

[0063] The positioning rib assembly 13 includes a first positioning rib 131, a second positioning rib 132, and a third positioning rib 133: the first positioning rib 131 is located in the first positioning groove 100; the second positioning rib 132 is symmetrical to the first positioning rib 131 and is located in the second positioning groove 200; the third positioning rib 133 is arranged between the first positioning rib 131 and the second positioning rib 132 and is located in the third positioning groove 300.

[0064] The first positioning rib 131, the second positioning rib 132 and the third positioning rib 133 are all straight positioning ribs. The first positioning rib 131 and the second positioning rib 132 are symmetrical to each other, and the first positioning rib 131 and the third positioning rib 133 are perpendicular to each other.

[0065] In this embodiment, the short side 1211 of the first positioning rib 121 is arranged outward relative to its long side 1212. Similarly, the short side 1221 of the second positioning rib 122 is arranged outward relative to its long side 1222. This allows the first positioning rib 131 and the second positioning rib 132 to be placed in the first positioning groove 100 and the second positioning groove 200, respectively. The short side 1211 of the first positioning rib 121 can limit the first positioning rib 131, and the short side 1221 of the second positioning rib 122 can limit the second positioning rib 132, thus preventing the fragrance box 2 from falling out of the positioning cavity 3 during the operation of the dryer.

[0066] In one embodiment of this invention, there are two positioning rib assemblies 13. One positioning rib assembly 13 is located on the same side as the slot 9 and between the two slots 9; the other positioning rib assembly 13 is located on the same side as the hinge 8 and between the two hinges 8. Correspondingly, there are also two positioning groove assemblies 12, symmetrically arranged on the inner walls of opposite sides of the positioning cavity 3. Since both the positioning rib assembly 13 and the positioning groove assembly 12 are symmetrically designed, the fragrance box 2 can be installed from either the left or right direction.

[0067] In one embodiment of this application, the fragrance filter assembly further includes at least one first indicator rib 14 and at least one second indicator rib 15. The first indicator rib 14 is disposed on the filter box 1 and corresponds to the positioning groove assembly 12. The first indicator rib 14 is located outside the positioning cavity 3. The second indicator rib 15 is disposed on the cover 21 and corresponds to the positioning rib assembly 13. The first indicator rib 14 is used to cooperate with the second indicator rib 15 to indicate the position of the positioning groove assembly 12 and the positioning rib assembly 13, so as to align the positioning rib assembly 13 with the positioning groove assembly 12, thereby inserting the fragrance box 2 into the positioning cavity 3 and making the positioning rib assembly 13 and the positioning groove assembly 12 correspondingly inserted and engaged.

[0068] Specifically, the box body 20 is oriented towards the positioning cavity 3, and the fragrance box 2 is moved so that the second indicator rib 15 corresponds one-to-one with the first indicator rib 14. Then, the fragrance box 2 is pressed slightly into the positioning cavity 3 to effectively fix the fragrance box 2 into the positioning cavity 3. Figure 9 As shown. In addition, the outer surfaces of the first positioning rib 121, the second positioning rib 122, the first positioning rib 131 and the second positioning rib 132 are all smooth arc surfaces, so that the first positioning rib 131 can slide into the first positioning groove 100 along the first positioning rib 121 and the second positioning rib 132 can slide into the second positioning groove 200 along the second positioning rib 122.

[0069] In one embodiment of this example, the first indicator rib 14 and the second indicator rib 15 have the same structure. The first indicator rib 14 is an isosceles triangular indicator rib with an obtuse angle at its apex; the apex angle of the first indicator rib 14 faces the third positioning groove 300; the apex angle of the second indicator rib 15 faces the third positioning rib 133.

[0070] This application also provides a clothes dryer, the clothes dryer including the fragrance filter assembly as described in any of the above claims.

[0071] In summary, this application provides a fragrance filter assembly and a clothes dryer. Airflow carrying lint is filtered through the filter and enters the fragrance box, where it blends with the fragrance released by the fragrance particles. The air then flows through the dryer's circulation duct into the inner drum, providing a fragrance effect to the clothes inside. Simultaneously, because the fragrance box is installed within the positioning cavity, not within the filter box's inner cavity, and the positioning cavity and the filter box's inner cavity are separated by the filter, airflow between the two is ensured while effectively preventing lint from entering the positioning cavity. This prevents the ventilation holes from being blocked by lint, thus guaranteeing the fragrance effect of the fragrance box.

[0072] It should be understood that the application of this application is not limited to the examples above. Those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fragrance filter assembly for use in a clothes dryer, comprising a filter box, characterized in that, It also includes: A fragrance box, wherein the fragrance box is provided with multiple ventilation holes and multiple fragrance particles are provided inside the fragrance box; The filter box has a positioning cavity formed by a recess on its side from the outside to the inside, and the fragrance box is arranged in the positioning cavity; the inner wall of the positioning cavity is provided with a vent hole, and the positioning cavity communicates with the inner cavity of the filter box through the vent hole; a filter is provided in the vent hole; the fragrance box includes a box body and a lid. At least one positioning groove assembly is disposed on the inner wall of at least one side of the positioning cavity; At least one positioning rib assembly is disposed on the outer side of the box body; each positioning groove assembly corresponds to and accommodates one positioning rib assembly. The positioning slot assembly includes: The first positioning rib is L-shaped to form an L-shaped first positioning groove; The second positioning rib is symmetrical to the first positioning rib and forms an L-shaped second positioning groove; The long side of the first positioning rib is spaced apart from the long side of the second positioning rib to form a third positioning groove; The positioning rib assembly includes: The first positioning rib is located within the first positioning groove; The second positioning rib is symmetrical to the first positioning rib and is located in the second positioning groove; The third positioning rib is arranged between the first positioning rib and the second positioning rib, and is located in the third positioning groove.

2. The fragrance filter assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the positioning cavity is provided with a guide slope, which is inclined inward from top to bottom; the vent and the filter screen are both partially arranged on the guide slope.

3. The fragrance filter assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body is provided with at least one slot and at least one ventilation hole; one end of the cover is hinged to the box body, and the other end is provided with at least one buckle; the cover is provided with at least one ventilation hole; the buckle cooperates with the slot, and when the buckle and the slot are engaged in a one-to-one correspondence, the cover covers the opening of the box body.

4. The fragrance filter assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing includes: The first holding bevel is arranged facing upwards and tilted inwards from top to bottom; The second gripping slope is arranged downwards and tilted inwards from bottom to top; The connecting surfaces are respectively connected to the first holding inclined surface and the second holding inclined surface to form an enclosing space for accommodating the fragrance particles.

5. The fragrance filter assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes: At least one hinge is provided, which is connected to the box body and the cover body respectively, and the hinge, the box body and the cover body are an integral structure.

6. The fragrance filter assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: At least one first indicator rib is disposed on the filter box and corresponds to the positioning groove assembly; At least one second indicator rib is disposed on the cover and corresponds to the positioning rib assembly.

7. A clothes dryer, characterized in that, It includes the fragrance filter assembly as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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