Front door of the garment handling unit and garment handling unit

Abstract

This invention discloses a front sealing door of a garment processing device and the garment processing device itself. The front sealing door of the garment processing device includes: a sealing door body; a sealing door ring, the outer periphery of which is connected to the sealing door body, and the sealing door ring defining an opening. At least a portion of the outer ring plate of the sealing door ring protrudes from the front surface of the sealing door body in its circumferential direction, and a portion of the outer ring plate protrudes at a higher height than the other portion. The front sealing door of the garment processing device according to this embodiment of the invention creates the visual impression of a door embedded in the front sealing door, and also prevents the user from being bumped or knocked by the door. When the door needs to be opened, the sealing door ring can avoid interfering with the door, and the door can be opened and closed normally without the need for electric hinges. This not only reduces the production cost of the product but also reduces the user's maintenance cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of garment processing technology, and in particular to a front sealing door of a garment processing device and the garment processing device itself. Background Technology

[0002] In existing drum-type garment handling devices, in order to ensure that the door can open and close normally, the door is usually designed to protrude from the front surface of the front sealing door. However, this arrangement can cause users to bump into it and also affects the appearance of the product.

[0003] To address this, a roller-type garment handling device has been proposed in related technologies, in which the door body is fully embedded in the front sealing door. The door body is installed on the front sealing door via an electric hinge. When the door body needs to be opened, it springs outward under the action of the electric hinge, causing it to protrude from the front surface of the front sealing door to facilitate fully opening the door. When the door body is closed, it is fully embedded in the front sealing door. However, this increases the production cost of the product, and the electric hinge is prone to damage, thus increasing maintenance costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a front sealing door for a garment processing device that can reduce product costs.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a garment processing device with a front sealing door having the above-mentioned garment processing device.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the front sealing door of a garment handling apparatus includes: a sealing body; a sealing ring, the outer periphery of which is connected to the sealing body, the sealing ring defining an opening, wherein at least a portion of the outer ring plate of the sealing ring protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body in its circumferential direction, and a portion of the outer ring plate protrudes at a height higher than another portion of the outer ring plate.

[0007] The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention, by having at least a portion of the outer ring plate of the sealing ring protrude from the front surface of the sealing door body, can create the visual impression of the door being embedded in the front sealing door, and can also prevent the user from being bumped by the door. By setting the height of a portion of the outer ring plate protruding higher than the other portion of the outer ring plate, when the door needs to be opened, the sealing ring can be prevented from interfering with the door. The normal opening and closing of the door can be achieved without the use of electric hinges, which not only reduces the production cost of the product, but also reduces the maintenance cost for the user.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a portion of the outer ring plate protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body, and the front surface of the other portion of the outer ring plate is flush with the front surface of the sealing body.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer ring plate includes a first arc segment and a second arc segment, the two ends of the second arc segment are connected to the two ends of the first arc segment, the opening is located between the first arc segment and the second arc segment, and the second arc segment protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the front surface of the first arc segment is flush with the front surface of the sealing body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first arc segment protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body, and the second arc segment protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body at a greater height than the first arc segment protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the two ends of the second arc segment are respectively connected to the two ends of the first arc segment through transition arc segments, wherein the radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the second arc segment is greater than the radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the first arc segment, and the radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the transition arc segment gradually increases from the first arc segment to the second arc segment.

[0013] In some examples, the door sealing ring has a mounting portion for mounting a hinge to the door body, the mounting portion being located inside the outer ring plate and corresponding to the position of the transition arc segment.

[0014] In some embodiments, the two ends of the second arc segment are directly connected to the two ends of the first arc segment, wherein the width of the second arc segment gradually decreases from its middle portion to the first arc segment; and / or, the height of the second arc segment protruding from the front surface of the sealing body gradually decreases from its middle portion to the first arc segment.

[0015] In some embodiments, the distance between the middle of the inner edge of the first arc segment and the center of the opening is less than the distance between the middle of the inner edge of the second arc segment and the center of the opening.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first arc segment is located above the second arc segment.

[0017] In some examples, the two ends of the first arc segment are located above the center of the opening.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door sealing ring further includes: an inner ring plate defining the opening; a connecting plate, the inner periphery of which is connected to the outer periphery of the inner ring plate, and the outer periphery of which is connected to the inner periphery of the outer ring plate, wherein, in the thickness direction of the door sealing body, the front surface of the inner ring plate is lower than the front surface of the outer ring plate, so that the inner ring plate and the connecting plate define a mounting recess for receiving the door body.

[0019] In some embodiments, the inner ring plate has a mounting portion for mounting a hinge to the door body at its center in the vertical direction.

[0020] In some embodiments, the distance between the upper edge of the inner ring plate and the center of the opening is less than the distance between the lower edge of the inner ring plate and the center of the opening.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing ring has a left-right axis symmetrical structure.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door sealing body includes a first plate portion, a second plate portion and a middle plate portion in its width direction, the middle plate portion being connected between the first plate portion and the second plate portion, wherein the middle plate portion is a planar structure for mounting a screen; and / or, at least a portion of the first plate portion and the second plate portion is a curved structure.

[0023] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a garment handling apparatus includes: a front sealing door of the garment handling apparatus according to the above embodiment; and a door body rotatably disposed on the front sealing door between an open position and a closed position.

[0024] According to the clothing handling device of the present invention, by adopting the aforementioned front sealing door, when the door is in the closed position, it can create the visual impression that the door is embedded in the front sealing door, and can also prevent the user from being bumped by the door. When the door needs to be opened, the door can be opened and closed normally without interference from the sealing ring, without the need for electric hinges, which not only reduces the production cost of the product, but also reduces the maintenance cost for the user.

[0025] In some embodiments, when the door is in the closed position, the outer ring plate surrounds the outside of the door.

[0026] In some embodiments, the side of the door facing the sealing ring has an arc-shaped recess.

[0027] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front sealing door and door body of the garment handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the door body is in the open position;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the front sealing door and the door body shown in the image;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a side view of the front door and door body of the garment handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the door body is in the closed position;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a front view of the front sealing door and door body of the garment handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the door body is in the closed position;

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Sectional view of line AA in the middle;

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of section B shown;

[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of section C shown in the diagram;

[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 Sectional view of the DD line;

[0037] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An enlarged view of part E shown.

[0038] Figure label:

[0039] Front door 10,

[0040] Sealing main body 11,

[0041] First plate 111, second plate 112, middle plate 113

[0042] Door sealing ring 12,

[0043] Outer ring plate 121, first arc segment 1211, second arc segment 1212, transition arc segment 1213, inner ring plate 122, opening 1221, mounting part 1222, connecting plate 123, mounting recess 124.

[0044] Door body 20, arc-shaped recess 21, hinge 22. Detailed Implementation

[0045] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein 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 with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0046] The following is for reference. Figures 1-9 The front door 10 of the garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0047] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the front sealing door 10 of the garment handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sealing door body 11 and a sealing door ring 12. The outer periphery of the sealing door ring 12 is connected to the sealing door body 11, and the sealing door ring 12 defines an opening 1221.

[0048] The sealing ring 12 includes an outer ring plate 121. At least a portion of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body 11 in the circumferential direction. The height of a portion of the outer ring plate 121 protruding is higher than that of another portion of the outer ring plate 121, so that the other portion of the outer ring plate 121 can avoid the door 20 during the opening and closing of the door body 20, ensuring that the door body 20 can be opened and closed normally.

[0049] For example, the lower part of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body 11, thus giving the lower part of the door 20 a visually embedded appearance. Similarly, the left part of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body 11, thus giving the left part of the door 20 a visually embedded appearance. And so on, the right part of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body 11, thus giving the right part of the door 20 a visually embedded appearance.

[0050] Of course, the outer ring plate 121 can protrude from the front surface of the sealing body 11 all around, but the height of the outer ring plate 121 protruding from the sealing body 11 at different positions is not equal. While ensuring that the door body 20 is embedded in the front sealing door 10, the outer ring plate 121 and the door body 20 are prevented from interfering with each other during the opening and closing of the door body 20, so that the door body 20 can be opened and closed normally.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the front sealing door 10 of the garment handling device, by having at least a portion of the outer ring plate 121 of the sealing ring 12 protrude from the front surface of the sealing body 11, can create the visual impression that the door body 20 is embedded in the front sealing door 10, and can also prevent the user from being bumped by the door body 20. By setting the height of a portion of the outer ring plate 121 protruding higher than the other portion of the outer ring plate 121, when the door body 20 needs to be opened, the sealing ring 12 can be prevented from interfering with the door body 20. The normal opening and closing of the door body 20 can be achieved without the use of electric hinges, which not only reduces the production cost of the product, but also reduces the maintenance cost for the user.

[0052] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a portion of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body 11, thereby giving the visual impression of a portion of the door body 20 being embedded. The front surface of another portion of the outer ring plate 121 is flush with the front surface of the sealing body 11, thereby maximizing the distance between the edge of the door body 20 and the front sealing door 10 in the thickness direction of the front sealing door 10, making it convenient for the user to hold the handle, thereby enabling the normal opening and closing of the door body 20.

[0053] Wherein, the front surface of another part of the outer ring plate 121 is flush with the front surface of the sealing body 11. This can be understood as follows: if the part of the front surface of the sealing body 11 near the sealing ring 12 is a plane, then the front surface of the other part of the outer ring plate 121 also forms a plane, and the part of the front surface of the sealing body 11 near the sealing ring 12 is coplanar with the front surface of the other part of the outer ring plate 121; if the part of the front surface of the sealing body 11 near the sealing ring 12 is a curved surface, then the front surface of the other part of the outer ring plate 12 is an extension of the curved surface.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, the upper front surface of the outer ring plate 121 is flush with the front surface of the door sealing body 11, and the lower part of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes from the front surface of the door sealing body 11, thus creating a visually embedded appearance at the lower part of the door body 20. Figure 4 As can be seen from the corresponding vertical cross-sectional view, the lower part of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes, which reduces the distance between the lower part of the outer ring plate 121 and the lower edge of the door body 20. Furthermore, since the lower part of the outer ring plate 121 wraps around the lower edge of the door body 20 in the circumferential direction, it creates the visual impression of the lower part of the door body 20 being embedded.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the left and right parts of the outer ring plate 121 protrude from the front surface of the sealing body 11, respectively. The height of the left part of the outer ring plate 121 protruding from the sealing body 11 is less than the height of the lower part of the outer ring plate 121 protruding from the sealing body 11, and the height of the right part of the outer ring plate 121 protruding from the sealing body 11 is less than the height of the lower part of the outer ring plate 121 protruding from the sealing body 11. While ensuring that the visual impression of the left and right parts of the door body 20 being embedded is achieved, the door body 20 will not interfere with the outer ring plate 121 during opening and closing, ensuring that the door body 20 can open and close normally.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer ring plate 121 includes a first arc segment 1211 and a second arc segment 1212. The two ends of the second arc segment 1212 are connected to the two ends of the first arc segment 1211. The opening 1221 is located between the first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212, that is, the first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212 surround the opening 1221 at different positions.

[0057] In some embodiments, the front surface of the first arc segment 1211 is flush with the front surface of the door sealing body 11, and the second arc segment 1212 protrudes from the front surface of the door sealing body 11, so that the second arc segment 1212 wraps around part of the edge of the door body 20, thereby creating the visual impression that the door body 20 is partially embedded.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first arc segment 1211 protrudes from the front surface of the door sealing body 11, and the second arc segment 1212 protrudes from the front surface of the door sealing body 11 at a height greater than the height of the first arc segment 1211 protruding from the front surface of the door sealing body 11, so that both the first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212 wrap around the edge of the door body 20, thereby creating the visual impression that the door body 20 is fully embedded.

[0059] The first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212 can be arranged vertically, with the first arc segment 1211 positioned above the second arc segment 1212. Alternatively, they can be arranged horizontally, with the first arc segment 1211 positioned to the left or right of the second arc segment 1212. It should be noted that the arrangement of the first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212 is not limited to the above methods and can be adjusted according to the opening direction of the door 20.

[0060] In some embodiments, the outer ring plate 121 further includes two transition arc segments 1213, one end of which is connected to one end of the first arc segment 1211 and the other end of which is connected to one end of the second arc segment 1212. The other transition arc segment 1213 is connected to one end of the first arc segment 1211 and the other end of which is connected to the other end of the second arc segment 1212. Thus, the first arc segment 1211, the second arc segment 1212 and the two transition arc segments 121 are connected end to end, thereby forming a closed ring around the opening 1221.

[0061] The radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the second arc segment 1212 is greater than that of the inner contour line of the first arc segment 1211. The radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the transition arc segment 1213 gradually increases from the first arc segment 1211 to the second arc segment 1212, thereby expanding the range of the installation area of ​​the hinge 22 of the door body 20 and avoiding interference between the door body 20 and the outer ring plate 121 during opening and closing.

[0062] It should be noted that the above statement that "the radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the transition arc segment 1213 gradually increases from the first arc segment 1211 to the second arc segment 1212" can be understood as follows: the transition arc segment 1213 includes multiple arc segments, which are connected sequentially between the first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212. Among the multiple arc segments, the arc segment closer to the second arc segment 1212 has a larger radius of curvature, while the arc segment closer to the first arc segment 1211 has a smaller radius of curvature. The radius of curvature of the multiple arc segments increases sequentially from the second arc segment 1212 to the first arc segment 1211.

[0063] In some examples, the door sealing ring 12 has a mounting portion 1222 for mounting the door hinge 22. The mounting portion 1222 is located inside the outer ring plate 121, and the mounting portion 1222 of the hinge 22 corresponds to the position of the transition arc segment 1213. Since the radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the transition arc segment 1213 is set to gradually increase from the first arc segment 1211 to the second arc segment 1212, the range of the mounting area of ​​the hinge 22 can be increased. Therefore, by placing the mounting portion 1222 of the hinge 22 in the above position, interference between the door 20 and the outer ring plate 121 during opening and closing can be avoided.

[0064] In some embodiments, the two ends of the second arc segment 1212 are directly connected to the two ends of the first arc segment 1211. The width of the second arc segment 1212 gradually decreases from its middle portion to the first arc segment 1211, meaning the second arc segment 121 forms an arc extending circumferentially along the opening 1221. The width of the second arc segment 1212 is the largest in the middle and the width of its two ends is the smallest. By setting the width of the second arc segment 1212 to be wider in the middle and narrower at both ends, not only can interference between the door body 20 and the outer ring plate 121 be prevented during opening and closing, but the second arc segment 1212 is also smoothly protruding relative to the sealing body 11, avoiding the second arc segment 121 appearing too abrupt relative to the sealing body 11 and enhancing the visual impression of the door body 20 being embedded in the front sealing door 10.

[0065] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the two ends of the second arc segment 1212 are directly connected to the two ends of the first arc segment 1211. The height of the second arc segment 1212 protruding from the front surface of the sealing body 11 gradually decreases from its middle part to the first arc segment 1211. That is, the second arc segment 121 forms an arc extending circumferentially along the opening 1221, with the middle part of the second arc segment 1212 having the largest protrusion and the two ends of the second arc segment 1212 having the smallest protrusion. By setting the protrusion height of the second arc segment 1212 to be larger in the middle and smaller at both ends, not only can interference between the door body 20 and the outer ring plate 121 be prevented during opening and closing, but the second arc segment 1212 is also smoothly protruding relative to the sealing body 11, which avoids the second arc segment 121 being too abrupt visually relative to the sealing body 11 and enhances the visual perception of the door body 20 being embedded in the front sealing door 10.

[0066] In some embodiments, the distance between the middle of the inner edge of the first arc segment 1211 and the center of the opening 1221 is less than the distance between the middle of the inner edge of the second arc segment 1212 and the center of the opening 1221. Specifically, as Figure 1 As shown, the first arc segment 1211 is located above the second arc segment 1212. By setting the first arc segment 1211 above the second arc segment 1212, it is convenient to install a handle on the upper part of the door body 20, thereby improving the user experience.

[0067] In some examples, the two ends of the first arc segment 1211 are located above the center of the opening 1221. That is, in embodiments where the outer ring plate 121 includes the first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212, the area occupied by the second arc segment 1212 is larger than the area occupied by the first arc segment 1211, thereby maximizing the range of the outer ring plate 121 protruding and enhancing the visual perception of the door 20 being embedded.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing ring 12 further includes an inner ring plate 122 and a connecting plate 123. The inner ring plate 122 defines an opening 1221. The inner peripheral edge of the connecting plate 123 is connected to the outer peripheral edge of the inner ring plate 122, and the outer peripheral edge of the connecting plate 123 is connected to the inner peripheral edge of the outer ring plate 121. That is, the outer ring plate 121 and the inner ring plate 122 are connected together by the connecting plate 123.

[0069] In the thickness direction of the sealing body 11, the front surface of the inner ring plate 122 is lower than the front surface of the outer ring plate 121, thereby defining a mounting recess 124 for accommodating the door body 20 by the inner ring plate 122 and the connecting plate 123.

[0070] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figures 4-7 As shown, when the door 20 is in the closed position, the door 20 is located in the receiving recess 124, the outer ring plate 121 is exposed and surrounds the door 20, so that the door 20 can be visually embedded in the front sealing door 10 from the front of the garment handling device, and the upper part of the connecting plate 123 and part of the inner ring plate 122 can be seen from the front of the front sealing door 10, thereby making it convenient for the user to open and close the door 20.

[0071] It is understandable that, such as Figure 1 and Figures 4-9 As shown, in this embodiment, since the left, right, and lower parts of the outer ring plate 121 protrude relative to the sealing body 11, and the connecting plate 123 serves as the connection structure between the inner ring plate 122 and the outer ring plate 121, a portion of the left, right, and lower parts of the connecting plate 123 also protrude relative to the sealing body 11. Figure 5 The sectional view shown and Figure 6 As can be seen from the enlarged view of part B, the upper contour line of the front surface of the connecting plate 123 forms a first diagonal line extending backward from top to bottom. Figure 5 The sectional view shown and Figure 7 As can be seen from the enlarged view of part B, the lower contour line of the front surface of the connecting plate 123 forms a second oblique line extending rearward from bottom to top. Figure 8 The sectional view shown and Figure 9 As can be seen from the enlarged view of part E, the right contour line of the front surface of the connecting plate 123 forms a third oblique line that gradually extends backward in the horizontal direction from the outer ring plate 121 to the inner ring plate 122, and the length of the first oblique line is less than the length of the third oblique line, and the length of the third oblique line is less than the length of the second oblique line.

[0072] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the inner ring plate 122 has a mounting portion 1222 in the middle of its vertical direction, which is used to mount the hinge 22 of the door body 20. By providing the inner ring plate 122, not only can a mounting position be provided for the hinge 22, but the inner ring plate 122, together with the connecting plate 123, can define a mounting recess 124, thereby providing a receiving space for the door body 20.

[0073] In one embodiment where the outer ring plate 121 includes a first arc segment 1211, a second arc segment 1212, and a transition arc segment 1213, the mounting part 1222 is positioned corresponding to the transition arc segment 1213. In another embodiment where the outer ring plate 121 includes a first arc segment 1211 and a second arc segment 1212, the mounting part 1222 is positioned corresponding to the upper part of the second arc segment 1212.

[0074] If the door body 20 is completely embedded around its perimeter, the edges of the door body 20 are prone to interference with the protruding parts of the outer ring plate 21 due to the size of the door body 20 and the constraints of the hinge 22. To avoid this, in an embodiment where the outer ring plate 121 includes a first arc segment 1211, a second arc segment 1212, and a transition arc segment 1213, the radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the transition arc segment 1213 is set to gradually increase from the first arc segment 1211 to the second arc segment 1212. This increases the range of the hinge 22's installation area and prevents the door body 20 from interfering with the outer ring plate 121 during opening and closing. In an embodiment where the outer ring plate 121 includes a first arc segment 1211 and a second arc segment 1212, the height of the second arc segment 1212 protruding from the front surface of the door sealing body 11 is set to gradually decrease from its middle part to the first arc segment 1211. This also increases the range of the hinge 22's installation area and prevents the door body 20 from interfering with the outer ring plate 121 during opening and closing.

[0075] In some embodiments, the distance between the upper edge of the inner ring plate 122 and the center of the opening 1221 is smaller than the distance between the lower edge of the inner ring plate 122 and the center of the opening 1221, thereby reserving installation positions for other components in the lower part of the inner ring plate 122 and improving space utilization.

[0076] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing ring 12 has a left-right axis symmetric structure. Specifically, in embodiments where the sealing ring 12 includes an outer ring plate 121, an inner ring plate 122, and a connecting plate 123, the inner ring plate 122 has a left-right axis symmetric structure, and the hinge 22 of the door body 20 can be installed on either the left side of the inner ring plate 122 or the right side of the sealing ring 12, which facilitates the changing of the opening direction of the door body 20 and meets the requirement of left-right interchangeable opening.

[0077] Correspondingly, the outer ring plate 122 also has a left-right axis symmetrical structure, so that after the door 20 changes its opening direction, the left and right parts of the outer ring plate 122 can effectively avoid the door 20, ensuring that the door 20 can open and close normally, and also improving the appearance of the clothing handling device.

[0078] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing body 11 includes a first plate portion 111, a second plate portion 112 and a middle plate portion 113. The first plate portion 111, the middle plate portion 113 and the second plate portion 112 are arranged in the width direction of the sealing body 11, and the middle plate portion 113 is connected between the first plate portion 111 and the second plate portion 112.

[0079] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, there are two intermediate plate portions 113, one of which is located above the opening 1221 and the other is located below the opening 1221. The first plate portion 111 is located on the left side of the two intermediate plate portions 113, and the second plate portion 112 is located on the right side of the two intermediate plate portions 113. The left end of each intermediate plate portion 113 is connected to the right end of the first plate portion 111, and the right end of each intermediate plate portion 113 is connected to the left end of the second plate portion 111.

[0080] In some embodiments, the middle plate portion 113 has a planar structure, which facilitates the installation of a flat screen. For example, the screen can be installed in the middle plate portion 113 above the opening 1221, which helps to reduce costs.

[0081] In other embodiments, at least a portion of the first plate portion 111 and the second plate portion 112 is a curved surface structure. For example, the front surface of the first plate portion 111 is curved in both the vertical and horizontal directions, and the front surface of the second plate portion 112 is curved in both the vertical and horizontal directions. The curved surfaces gradually extend backward in the width direction away from the middle plate portion 113, thereby increasing the distance between the left part of the door body 20 and the front sealing door 10 in the thickness direction of the front sealing door 10, and increasing the distance between the right part of the door body 20 and the front sealing door 10 in the thickness direction of the front sealing door 10, which facilitates the installation of the handle of the door body 20.

[0082] The garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. This garment processing apparatus may be a washing machine, a dryer, or a washer-dryer combo.

[0083] The garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a front sealing door 10 and a door body 20, wherein the door body 20 is rotatably disposed on the front sealing door 10 between an open position and a closed position.

[0084] Since the front sealing door 10 of the garment processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above-mentioned technical effects, the garment processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention also has the above-mentioned technical effects. That is, by adopting the front sealing door 10, when the door body 20 is in the closed position, it can form the visual feeling that the door body 20 is embedded in the front sealing door 10, and it can also prevent the user from being bumped by the door body 20. When it is necessary to open the door body 20, the door body 20 can be opened and closed normally without interference from the sealing ring 12, without the need for electric hinges. This not only reduces the production cost of the product, but also reduces the maintenance cost for the user.

[0085] In some embodiments, when the door 20 is in the closed position, the outer ring plate 121 surrounds the outside of the door 20, that is, when the door 20 is closed, the outer ring plate 121 is fully exposed. Since at least a portion of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes from the front surface of the door sealing body 11, it creates the visual impression that at least a portion of the door 20 is embedded in the front door sealing 10.

[0086] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper front surface of the outer ring plate 121 is flush with the front surface of the sealing door body 11, the lower part of the outer ring plate 121 protrudes from the front surface of the sealing door body 11, and the left and right parts of the outer ring plate 121 protrude from the front surface of the sealing door body 11 respectively, thereby forming the visual impression that the lower part of the door body 20 is embedded in the front sealing door 10, and the left and right parts of the door body 20 are embedded in the front sealing door 10.

[0087] In some embodiments, the side of the door body 20 facing the sealing ring 12 has an arc-shaped recess 21, and the position of the arc-shaped recess 21 can correspond to the position of the first arc segment 1211.

[0088] By providing the arc-shaped recess 21, the distance between the door body 20 and the sealing ring 12 can be increased, making it easier for the user to grip the door body 20 and thus enabling the door body 20 to open and close normally. The arc-shaped recess 21 can be located diagonally above the inner side of the door body 20 (e.g., upper left or upper right), or it can be located directly above the door body 20.

[0089] In an embodiment where the outer ring plate 121 includes a first arc segment 1211 and a second arc segment 1212, the position of the arc-shaped recess 21 corresponds to the position of the first arc segment 1211. The arc-shaped recess 21 extends from the upper left of the door body 20 toward the upper right of the door body 20. For example, the central angle opposite to the arc-shaped recess 21 is equal to the central angle opposite to the first arc segment 1211.

[0090] Specifically, when the hinge 22 of the door body 20 is installed on the left side of the sealing ring 12, the user can hold the upper center of the door body 20 or the upper right side of the door body 20 to flip the door body 20 and realize the normal opening and closing of the door body 20; when the hinge of the door body 20 is installed on the right side of the sealing ring 12, the user can hold the upper center of the door body 20 or the upper left side of the door body 20 to flip the door body 20 and realize the normal opening and closing of the door body 20.

[0091] Therefore, by providing an arc-shaped recess 21 extending from the upper left to the upper right on the inner side of the door body 20, the opening direction of the door body 20 can be changed, thus fulfilling the need for left and right interchangeable opening.

[0092] A specific embodiment of the garment processing apparatus according to the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0093] The garment handling device includes a housing and a garment handling unit. The garment handling unit is located inside the housing and has a garment handling cavity and a garment loading / unloading port. The garment loading / unloading port is connected to the garment handling cavity. The housing has an opening 1221, which is positioned opposite to the position of the garment loading / unloading port.

[0094] The casing includes a left side panel, a right side panel, a back panel, a front sealing door 10, a bottom panel, a top panel, and a door 20. The left end of the back panel is connected to the rear side of the left side panel, and the right end of the back panel is connected to the rear side of the right side panel. The left end of the front sealing door 10 is connected to the front side of the left side panel, and the right end of the front sealing door 10 is connected to the front side of the right side panel. The four sides of the top panel are connected to the upper ends of the left side panel, the right side panel, the back panel, and the front sealing door 10, respectively. The four sides of the bottom panel are connected to the lower ends of the left side panel, the right side panel, the back panel, and the front sealing door 10, respectively.

[0095] The front door 10 has a recessed mounting recess 124 in the middle, which is recessed to the rear. The mounting recess 124 is used to accommodate the door body 20. An opening 1221 is located in the middle of the bottom wall of the mounting recess 124. The hinge 22 of the door body 20 is installed on the bottom wall of the mounting recess 124 and is located to the left or right of the opening 1221. When the door body 20 is in the closed position, the door body 20 is accommodated in the mounting recess 124 and the door body 20 closes the clothing loading and unloading port of the clothing handling unit. When the door body 20 is in the open position, the door body 20 opens the clothing loading and unloading port of the clothing handling unit and the opening 1221 is exposed.

[0096] The front sealing door 10 includes a sealing door body 11 and a sealing door ring 12. The sealing door ring 12 includes an outer ring plate 121, an inner ring plate 122 and a connecting plate 123. The outer ring plate 121, the inner ring plate 122 and the connecting plate 12 respectively form a closed ring structure. The outer periphery of the outer ring plate 121 is connected to the sealing door body 11. The outer periphery of the inner ring plate 122 is connected to the inner periphery of the connecting plate 123. The inner periphery of the outer ring plate 121 is connected to the outer periphery of the connecting plate 123. The front surface of the inner ring plate 122 forms the bottom wall surface of the mounting recess 124. The front surface of the connecting plate 123 forms the side wall surface of the mounting recess 124.

[0097] The upper arc of the outer ring plate 121 is flush with the front surface of the sealing body 11, and the remaining arc protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body 11. The inner ring plate 122 is lower than the sealing body 11 in the thickness direction, and the opening 1221 is located in the middle of the inner ring plate 122.

[0098] Specifically, the outer ring plate 121 includes a first arc segment 1211, a second arc segment 1212, and two transition arc segments 1213. The first arc segment 1211 is located directly above the opening 1221, and the second arc segment 1212 is located directly below the opening 1221. One of the transition arc segments 1213 is located on the left side of the opening 1221, and its two ends are connected to the left ends of the first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212, respectively. The other transition arc segment 1213 is located on the right side of the opening 1221, and its two ends are connected to the right ends of the first arc segment 1211 and the second arc segment 1212, respectively.

[0099] The front surface of the first arc segment 1211 is flush with the sealing body 11, the second arc segment 1212 protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body 11, and the transition arc segment 1213 protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body 11. The radius of the inner edge of the first arc segment 1211 is smaller than the radius of the inner edge of the second arc segment 1212. The radius of the inner edge of the transition arc segment 1213 gradually increases from the first arc segment 1211 to the second arc segment 1212. Furthermore, the width of the first arc segment 1211 is smaller than the width of the second arc segment 1212. The width of the transition arc segment 1213 gradually increases from the first arc segment 1211 to the second arc segment 1212. The height of the transition arc segment 1213 protruding from the sealing body 11 gradually increases from the first arc segment 1211 to the second arc segment 1212.

[0100] When the door 20 is in the closed position, the lower part of the door 20 is flush with the top of the second arc segment 1212, giving the lower part of the door 20 the visual impression of being embedded in the front sealing door 10. Parts of the left and right parts of the door 20 protrude from the top of the transition arc segment 1213, giving the visual impression of being partially embedded in the front sealing door 10. When the door 20 needs to be opened, the sealing ring 12 can be prevented from interfering with the door 20. The upper part of the door 20 protrudes from the front surface of the front sealing door 10, so that the arc-shaped recess 21 can be exposed on the side of the door 20, making it convenient for the user to operate the door 20 and realize the normal opening and closing of the door 20.

[0101] The garment handling device of this application, by having the second arc segment 1212 and the transition arc segment 1213 protrude from the front surface of the sealing body 11, can create the visual impression that the lower part of the door body 20 is embedded in the front sealing door 10, and the left and right parts of the door body 20 are embedded in the front sealing door 10. By making the front surface of the first arc segment 1211 flush with the sealing body 11, the distance between the upper part of the door body 20 and the front sealing door 10 can be increased. The handle is set in the space of the door body 20 facing the first arc segment 1211, without the need to add a protruding handle to the door body 20. This not only makes it convenient for users to open and close the door body 20, but also improves the appearance of the door body 20.

[0102] Furthermore, compared to related technologies that use electric hinges to mount the door body onto the front sealing door, the transition arc 1213 prevents the sealing ring 12 from interfering with the door body 20 when it needs to be opened. This eliminates the need for electric hinges, allowing the door body 20 to open and close normally, thus reducing both production and maintenance costs for users. Additionally, replacing electric hinges with ordinary hinges improves product reliability.

[0103] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 limitations on this invention.

[0104] Other configurations and operations of the garment processing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0105] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0106] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A front sealing door of a garment handling device, characterized in that, include: The main body of the door sealing; A door sealing ring, the outer periphery of which is connected to the door sealing body, defines an opening. Wherein, at least a portion of the outer ring plate of the sealing ring protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body in its circumferential direction, and a portion of the outer ring plate protrudes at a higher height than another portion of the outer ring plate; The outer ring plate includes a first arc segment and a second arc segment, which are arranged vertically. The two ends of the second arc segment are connected to the two ends of the first arc segment. The opening is located between the first arc segment and the second arc segment. The second arc segment protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body, and the first arc segment protrudes from the front surface of the sealing body. The height of the second arc segment protruding from the front surface of the sealing body is higher than the height of the first arc segment protruding from the front surface of the sealing body.

2. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front surface of the first arc segment is flush with the front surface of the sealing body.

3. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the second arc segment are respectively connected to the two ends of the first arc segment through transition arc segments. The radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the second arc segment is greater than that of the inner contour line of the first arc segment, and the radius of curvature of the inner contour line of the transition arc segment gradually increases from the first arc segment to the second arc segment.

4. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The door sealing ring has a mounting portion for mounting the hinge of the door body, the mounting portion being located inside the outer ring plate and corresponding to the position of the transition arc segment.

5. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the second arc segment are directly connected to the two ends of the first arc segment. Wherein, the width of the second arc segment gradually decreases from its middle portion to the first arc segment; and / or, the height of the second arc segment protruding from the front surface of the sealing body gradually decreases from its middle portion to the first arc segment.

6. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the middle of the inner edge of the first arc segment and the center of the opening is less than the distance between the middle of the inner edge of the second arc segment and the center of the opening.

7. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first arc segment is located above the second arc segment.

8. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The two ends of the first arc segment are located above the center of the opening.

9. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing ring also includes: Inner ring plate, the inner ring plate defining the opening; A connecting plate, wherein the inner peripheral edge of the connecting plate is connected to the outer peripheral edge of the inner ring plate, and the outer peripheral edge of the connecting plate is connected to the inner peripheral edge of the outer ring plate. In the thickness direction of the door sealing body, the front surface of the inner ring plate is lower than the front surface of the outer ring plate, so that the inner ring plate and the connecting plate define a mounting recess for accommodating the door body.

10. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The inner ring plate has a mounting portion for mounting the hinge of the door body in the middle of the vertical direction.

11. The front sealing door of the garment handling device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The distance between the upper edge of the inner ring plate and the center of the opening is less than the distance between the lower edge of the inner ring plate and the center of the opening.

12. The front sealing door of the garment handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The sealing ring has a left-right axis symmetrical structure.

13. The front sealing door of the garment handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The sealing body includes a first plate portion, a second plate portion, and a middle plate portion in its width direction, wherein the middle plate portion is connected between the first plate portion and the second plate portion, wherein the middle plate portion is a planar structure for mounting a screen; and / or, at least a portion of the first plate portion and the second plate portion is a curved structure.

14. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Front door of the garment handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1-13; A door body, which is rotatably disposed on the front sealing door between an open position and a closed position.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, When the door is in the closed position, the outer ring plate surrounds the outside of the door.

16. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The side of the door facing the sealing ring has an arc-shaped recess.

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