Clothes dryer and clothes dryer door

Abstract

The application provides a clothes dryer and a door body of the clothes dryer. The door body comprises a transparent observation window and a cover plate oppositely arranged on two sides of the door body. An auxiliary drying system is arranged in the door body and partially blocks the transparent observation window, thereby dividing the observation window into a blocked part and a transparent part. The cover plate comprises a transparent area and an opaque area. The transparent area is opposite to the transparent part. The projection of the transparent area on the transparent observation window is larger than the size of the transparent part. The transparent part is located in the projection of the transparent area on the transparent observation window. A baffle is arranged in the door body to block the auxiliary drying system. The baffle is a curved baffle with a certain curvature. The curvature of the baffle gradually increases in the direction close to the transparent observation window. The above scheme fully blocks the auxiliary drying system in the door body and meets the demand of users to observe the running state of the clothes dryer through the door body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothes dryers, and specifically relates to a clothes dryer and a clothes dryer door. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional dryer doors typically have a transparent cover opposite the viewing window, allowing users to easily observe the condition of the clothes inside. However, existing dryers suffer from uneven temperature distribution between the front and back of the drum. To address this, an auxiliary drying system needs to be installed at the front of the dryer. To avoid taking up space inside the dryer, this auxiliary drying system is usually placed inside the door. However, users can directly see this auxiliary drying system inside the door through the cover, which degrades the user experience.

[0003] Chinese invention patent application number CN202010015589.8 discloses a door assembly and a drying system having the door assembly. The door assembly includes a door body with an opening and a first drying channel inside the door body; a cover plate connected to the outside of the door body covering the opening on the door body, used to open and close the opening on the door body; and a cover body connected to the inside of the door body covering the opening, with a second drying channel inside for accommodating clothes, the second drying channel being connected to the first drying channel. In the above solution, the user can open the cover plate and place the clothes in the second drying channel inside the cover body for drying. However, if the cover plate in the above solution is made of a transparent material, the user can directly see the second drying channel and other drying components inside the cover body through the cover plate, which reduces the user experience. If the cover plate is made of an opaque material, the user cannot see the drying status of the clothes inside the door body, nor can they see the status of the clothes inside the drum.

[0004] Chinese utility model patent application number CN201520492121.2 discloses a clothes dryer with good drying effect. A door opening is provided in the middle of the dryer's casing, and a door is hinged thereto. An radio frequency (RF) module is located inside the door. The RF module includes an RF generator and an RF detection device. The RF generator includes an RF generator, and the RF detection device includes an RF receiver corresponding to the RF generator. Both the RF generator and the RF receiver extend into the drum. This solution heats the clothes through the RF device located inside the door. However, this solution lacks a cover and a transparent viewing window on the door. Therefore, the user cannot directly observe the state inside the drum through the cover or the transparent viewing window. Even if a cover is provided, if it is made of a transparent material, the user can directly see the RF generator inside the door, reducing the user experience. If an opaque material is used for the cover, the user still cannot see the state of the clothes inside the drum.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dryer and a dryer door to address the problems in the prior art. The door has a transparent observation window and a cover on opposite sides. An auxiliary drying system is located between the transparent observation window and the cover and partially blocks the transparent observation window. The cover has a transparent area, which is opposite to the part of the transparent observation window that is not blocked by the auxiliary drying system. While blocking the auxiliary drying system, the user can observe the inside of the drum through the transparent area.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of the present invention provides a dryer door, including a transparent observation window and a cover plate, wherein the transparent observation window and the cover plate are disposed opposite to each other on opposite sides of the door, and further includes an auxiliary drying system disposed between the transparent observation window and the cover plate;

[0008] The auxiliary drying system partially obscures the transparent observation window, dividing it into an obscured portion and an unobscured viewing portion. The cover plate includes a transparent area and an opaque area, and the projection of the viewing portion and the transparent area onto the transparent observation window at least partially overlaps.

[0009] In the above solution, the user experience and the aesthetics of the dryer door are improved by using an opaque area on the cover to shield the auxiliary drying system.

[0010] By setting the transparent area on the cover opposite to the viewing section, users can observe the condition inside the dryer drum through the transparent area and the viewing section, improving the user experience.

[0011] Furthermore, the obstruction portion is located in the middle of the transparent observation window, and the perspective portion is located on both sides of the obstruction portion. The perspective portions on both sides are the same size and shape and have the same horizontal height. The transparent area is opposite to the perspective portion.

[0012] The above solution expands the user's field of view and improves the user experience by placing the viewing section on both sides of the auxiliary drying system.

[0013] Preferably, the perspective portion is located in the upper middle part of the transparent viewing window.

[0014] In the above solution, users do not need to squat down completely; they can simply bend over slightly to observe the internal state of the roller through the transparent area and the see-through part, further improving the user experience.

[0015] Furthermore, the size of the transparent portion is smaller than the size of the projection of the transparent area onto the transparent viewing window, and it is located inside the projection of the transparent area onto the transparent viewing window.

[0016] The above solution allows users to more easily observe the condition inside the drum through the transparent area and the see-through section.

[0017] Furthermore, the dryer door also includes,

[0018] A baffle, located inside the door near the auxiliary drying system, is used to shield the auxiliary drying system. When the baffle is installed in place, its opposite ends are respectively attached to the cover plate and the transparent observation window.

[0019] By using a baffle to cover the auxiliary drying system, the structure of the auxiliary drying system is prevented from being directly seen by the user through the transparent area, which improves the aesthetics of the dryer door and the user experience.

[0020] Furthermore, the baffle has an outwardly protruding fixing part on the side facing the auxiliary drying system, and the baffle is fixedly connected to the auxiliary drying system through the fixing part.

[0021] Furthermore, the baffle is a curved plate with a certain curvature that bends away from the auxiliary drying system.

[0022] Furthermore, the edges of the transparent area are smooth, and the end of the baffle connected to the cover plate is located near the edge of the transparent area, having the same curvature as the edge of the transparent area near the auxiliary drying system.

[0023] The above solution places the baffle near the edge of the transparent area, which further improves the user experience when observing through the transparent area and the transparent viewing window, and also enhances the aesthetics of the dryer door.

[0024] Furthermore, the curvature of the baffle gradually increases along the direction approaching the transparent observation window.

[0025] In the above solution, the curvature of the baffle gradually increases along the direction closer to the transparent observation window, which not only improves the user experience but also further enhances the aesthetics of the dryer door.

[0026] Furthermore, the transparent observation window is also provided with mesh-like through holes distributed in a mesh structure, and the air inlet and / or air outlet of the auxiliary drying system are connected to the outside of the door through the mesh-like through holes.

[0027] In the above scheme, the mesh-like perforations, distributed in a mesh structure, ensure gas flow while also preventing clothes from entering the auxiliary drying system and causing safety hazards due to overheating.

[0028] Preferably, the size of the mesh-like through holes distributed in a mesh structure is the same as the size of the air inlet or air outlet opposite to it.

[0029] A second aspect of the present invention also provides a dryer having the dryer door body described in the above-described scheme.

[0030] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The cover plate includes a transparent area and an opaque area. The opaque area blocks the auxiliary drying system, while the transparent area and the viewing section are positioned opposite each other. This design enhances the aesthetics of the door by obscuring the auxiliary drying system, while allowing the user to observe the internal operation of the drum through the transparent area and the viewing section, thus improving the user experience. The viewing sections are symmetrically located on opposite sides of the transparent observation window, and the symmetrical arrangement of the transparent area and the viewing section on the cover plate expands the user's field of vision when observing the inside of the dryer drum, further improving the user experience. The unobstructed portions on both sides of the transparent observation window are at the same horizontal height, located in the upper middle part of the transparent observation window, and the size of the transparent area is larger than the size of the unobstructed portion of the transparent observation window, ensuring the user's field of vision while also providing a more comfortable viewing experience. Users can easily observe the system by slightly bending over, further enhancing the user experience. A baffle inside the door conceals the auxiliary drying system, preventing users from directly seeing its structure when observing the drum's operation through the transparent area, thus improving the user experience. The auxiliary drying system is not directly exposed on the door, improving the dryer's aesthetics. The baffle curves away from the auxiliary drying system, with the curvature gradually increasing towards the transparent observation window, further expanding the user's field of vision and enhancing the dryer's door's appearance. The transparent observation window features a mesh-like perforation structure, ensuring airflow while preventing clothing from entering the auxiliary drying system and potentially causing overheating and safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the door of the dryer according to the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate in the door of the dryer described in this invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the observation window and baffle in the door of the dryer described in this invention.

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the installation of the auxiliary drying system.

[0035] In the diagram: 1. Cover plate; 11. Opaque area; 12. Transparent area; 2. Observation window; 21. Mesh through-hole; 22. Viewing part; 23. Blocking part; 3. Baffle; 31. Fixing part; 4. Auxiliary drying system. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the following embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] As an embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment provides a dryer door, the structure of which is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the door includes a transparent observation window 2 and a cover plate 1, which are positioned opposite each other on opposite sides of the door body. It also includes an auxiliary drying system 4, which is located between the transparent observation window 2 and the cover plate 1.

[0041] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the auxiliary drying system 4 partially obstructs the transparent observation window 2, dividing the observation window 2 into an obstructed portion 23 and an unobstructed viewing portion 22. The cover plate 1 includes a transparent area 12 and an opaque area 11. The opaque area 11 obstructs the auxiliary drying system 4. The transparent area 12 and the viewing portion 22 are positioned opposite each other. The transparent area 12 and the opaque area 11 on the cover plate 1 are an integral structure. The transparent area 12 is obtained by processing the cover plate 1. The auxiliary drying system 4 is located in the middle of the transparent observation window 2. The viewing portion 22 is at the same horizontal height and is symmetrically located on both sides of the auxiliary drying system 4, and is located in the upper middle part of the transparent observation window 2. The transparent area 12 is provided on the cover plate 1 opposite to the viewing portion 22.

[0042] The transparent area 12 is positioned opposite to the viewing section 22, allowing the user to observe the internal operating status of the roller through the transparent area 12 and the viewing section 22, thus improving the user experience. The transparent area 12 is symmetrically arranged on the cover plate 1, which expands the user's field of vision and improves the aesthetics of the door. The viewing section 22 is at a consistent horizontal height and is symmetrically located in the upper middle part of the transparent observation window 2, allowing the user to observe the internal status of the roller by slightly bending over, thus improving the user experience.

[0043] Furthermore, the size of the transparent area 12 is larger than the size of the unobstructed portion 23 on the transparent viewing window 2, and the size of the transparent portion 22 is smaller than the size of the projection of the transparent area 12 on the transparent viewing window 2, and is located inside the projection of the transparent area 12 on the transparent viewing window 2.

[0044] Since the user's field of vision when observing the internal state of the drum is at an angle to the cover plate 1, the above-mentioned setting method allows the user to more easily see the internal state of the drum through the transparent area 12 and the viewing part 22.

[0045] Furthermore, a baffle 3 is provided inside the door to shield the auxiliary drying system 4.

[0046] The baffle 3 has an outwardly protruding fixing part 31 on the side facing the auxiliary drying system 4. The fixing part 31 has a through hole for screws to pass through. The screws pass through the through hole and connect to the auxiliary drying system 4, fixing the baffle 3 to the auxiliary drying system 4. When the baffle 3 is installed in place, its opposite ends are respectively attached to the cover plate 1 and the transparent observation window 2. When the user observes the internal state of the drum through the transparent area 12 and the viewing part 22, the structure of the auxiliary drying system 4 cannot be directly observed due to the obstruction of the baffle 3, which improves the user experience.

[0047] Furthermore, the baffle 3 is a curved plate with a certain curvature that bends away from the auxiliary drying system 4.

[0048] Furthermore, the edges of the transparent area 12 are smooth, and the end of the baffle 3 that is in contact with the cover plate 1 is located near the edge of the transparent area 12, having the same curvature as the edge of the transparent area 12 near the auxiliary drying system 4.

[0049] Furthermore, the curvature of the baffle 3 gradually increases along the direction close to the transparent observation window 2.

[0050] The above solution not only expands the user's field of vision and improves the user experience, but also further enhances the aesthetics of the dryer door.

[0051] Furthermore, the transparent observation window 2 is provided with two mesh-like through holes 21 arranged in a mesh structure, and the air inlet and air outlet of the auxiliary drying system 4 are respectively connected to the two mesh-like through holes 21 arranged in a mesh structure.

[0052] The above solution ensures airflow while also preventing clothes from entering the auxiliary drying system 4 and causing safety hazards due to overheating.

[0053] Example 2

[0054] As an embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment provides a dryer door, including a transparent observation window and a cover plate. The transparent observation window and the cover plate are positioned opposite each other on opposite sides of the door. It also includes an auxiliary drying system, which is disposed between the transparent observation window and the cover plate, partially obscuring the transparent observation window and dividing the transparent observation window into an obscured portion and an unobscured transparent portion.

[0055] The cover plate includes a transparent area and an opaque area. The opaque area covers the auxiliary drying system, and the transparent area is positioned opposite to the viewing section.

[0056] In this embodiment, the transparent area is made of a transparent material and is installed on the cover plate. The projection of the auxiliary drying system on the transparent observation window is located at the upper end of the transparent observation window and covers the upper half of the transparent observation window. The viewing part is located below the projection of the auxiliary drying system on the transparent observation window. The cover plate is provided with a transparent area opposite to the position of the viewing part.

[0057] In the above solution, while shielding the auxiliary drying system to enhance the aesthetics of the door, users can observe the internal operating status of the drum through the transparent area and the viewing section, thus improving the user experience.

[0058] Furthermore, the size of the perspective section is smaller than the projection of the transparent area onto the transparent viewing window, and it is located inside the projection of the transparent area onto the transparent viewing window. This allows the user to more easily see the inside of the drum through the transparent area and the perspective section.

[0059] Furthermore, a baffle is provided inside the door to shield the auxiliary drying system. The baffle is located at the bottom of the auxiliary drying system. When the baffle is installed, its opposite ends are respectively attached to the cover plate and the transparent observation window, preventing users from directly seeing the auxiliary drying system when observing the internal state of the drum through the transparent area and the viewing part, thus improving the user experience.

[0060] Furthermore, the baffle has an outwardly protruding fixing part on the side facing the auxiliary drying system. The fixing part has a through hole for screws to pass through. The screws pass through the through hole and connect to the auxiliary drying system, fixing the baffle to the auxiliary drying system.

[0061] In the above scheme, the baffle is fixed on the auxiliary drying system, which improves the compatibility of the baffle with auxiliary drying systems of different sizes and structures.

[0062] Furthermore, the transparent area has an arc-shaped structure, and the baffle is a straight plate with one end connected to the cover plate positioned close to the chord of the arc-shaped structure.

[0063] The above solution places the baffle near the edge of the transparent area, which further improves the user experience. The baffle can also be fixed inside the door to support the auxiliary drying system.

[0064] Furthermore, the baffle is tilted downwards along the direction close to the transparent observation window, which not only meets the user's need to observe the internal operating status of the dryer, but also further improves the aesthetics of the door.

[0065] Furthermore, the transparent observation window is provided with two mesh-like through holes arranged in a mesh structure, and the air inlet and outlet of the auxiliary drying system are respectively connected to the two mesh-like through holes arranged in a mesh structure.

[0066] The above solution ensures airflow while also preventing clothes from entering the auxiliary drying system and causing safety hazards due to overheating.

[0067] Example 3

[0068] As another embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment provides a dryer door with the same door structure as in embodiment one. The difference is that a fixing part is also provided at the end of the baffle that is in contact with the transparent observation window. The baffle is fixedly connected to the transparent observation window through the fixing part. The above solution further improves the stability of the baffle installation and avoids the connection between the baffle and the auxiliary drying system from becoming loose, which would prevent the baffle from effectively shielding the auxiliary drying system.

[0069] Example 4

[0070] As another embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment provides a dryer door body with the same door body structure as Embodiment 2. The difference is that the transparent area on the cover plate is elliptical in shape, the major axis of the ellipse is set in the horizontal direction, and the end of the baffle that is attached to the cover plate has the same curvature as the upper half of the ellipse.

[0071] The above solution not only meets user needs and improves user experience, but also enhances the aesthetics of the door.

[0072] The present invention also provides a clothes dryer having the clothes dryer door body described in the above embodiments, specifically as follows:

[0073] Example 5

[0074] As another embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment provides a clothes dryer having a clothes dryer door as described in Embodiment 1.

[0075] In this embodiment, the side of the door with the transparent observation window faces the inside of the dryer. When the door is closed, the transparent observation window extends into the opening of the dryer drum. The mesh-like through holes distributed on the transparent observation window can meet the air supply requirements of the auxiliary drying system while preventing clothes inside the dryer drum from entering the auxiliary drying system and causing damage to the clothes as the drum rotates. This improves the operational stability of the dryer and reduces safety hazards.

[0076] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A door body of a clothes dryer, comprising a transparent observation window and a cover plate, the transparent observation window and the cover plate being provided at opposite sides of the door body, characterized in that, It also includes an auxiliary drying system, which is located between the transparent observation window and the cover plate; The auxiliary drying system partially obscures the transparent observation window, dividing it into an obscured portion and an unobscured viewing portion. The cover plate includes a transparent area and an opaque area, and the projection of the viewing portion and the transparent area onto the transparent observation window at least partially overlaps. The size of the transparent portion is smaller than the size of the projection of the transparent area onto the transparent viewing window, and it is located inside the projection of the transparent area onto the transparent viewing window; The dryer door also includes a baffle, which is located inside the door near the auxiliary drying system and is used to shield the auxiliary drying system. When the baffle is installed in place, its opposite ends are respectively attached to the cover plate and the transparent observation window. The baffle is a curved plate with a certain curvature that bends away from the auxiliary drying system. The curvature of the baffle gradually increases along the direction close to the transparent observation window. The edge of the transparent area is smooth. The end of the baffle that is in contact with the cover plate is located near the edge of the transparent area and has the same curvature as the edge of the transparent area near the auxiliary drying system.

2. The dryer door according to claim 1, characterized in that, The obstruction part is located in the middle of the transparent observation window, and the perspective part is located on both sides of the obstruction part. The perspective parts on both sides are the same size and shape and have the same horizontal height. The transparent area is opposite to the perspective part.

3. The dryer door according to claim 2, characterized in that, The perspective section is located in the upper middle part of the transparent viewing window.

4. The laundry dryer door according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle has an outwardly protruding fixing part on the side facing the auxiliary drying system, and the baffle is fixedly connected to the auxiliary drying system through the fixing part.

5. The laundry dryer door according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing part is provided with a through hole for screws to pass through. The screws pass through the through hole and are connected to the auxiliary drying system to fix the baffle on the auxiliary drying system.

6. The laundry dryer door according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The transparent observation window is also provided with mesh-like through holes distributed in a mesh structure, and the air inlet and / or air outlet of the auxiliary drying system are connected to the outside of the door through the mesh-like through holes.

7. The laundry dryer door according to claim 6, characterized in that, The size of the mesh-like through-holes distributed in a mesh structure is the same as the size of the air inlet or air outlet opposite to it.

8. The laundry dryer door according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transparent observation window has two mesh-like through holes arranged in a mesh structure. The air inlet and air outlet of the auxiliary drying system are respectively connected to the two mesh-like through holes arranged in a mesh structure.

9. A clothes dryer characterized by It has a dryer door as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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