Clothing processing equipment

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of household appliance technology, specifically relating to a clothing processing device. The invention aims to solve the problem of severe water waste during the drying process. The clothing processing device of this invention features a sealing door at the clothing loading / unloading port to seal the drying chamber. The device also includes a water supply pipe. A water storage chamber is formed within the sealing door, which has an inlet, an outlet, and an exhaust port. The water storage chamber is connected to the water supply pipe via the inlet and the drying chamber via the exhaust port. A siphon pipe is installed within the water storage chamber, with its inlet located near the bottom of the chamber. Its outlet is connected to the drain pipe of the clothing processing device via the outlet on the sealing door. The exhaust port is located above the siphon pipe. A control valve is provided on the water supply pipe to control its on / off state. Through this design, the amount of water used for condensation during the drying process can be reduced, resulting in greater water conservation and improved condensation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of household appliance technology, and specifically relates to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing processing equipment such as dryers and washer-dryer combos all have drying functions, which can be used to remove moisture from damp clothes, solving the problem of drying clothes and making people's daily lives more convenient.

[0003] In existing technologies, clothing processing equipment with drying function includes a machine body, a sealed door, and a condenser drying system. The machine body contains a drying chamber for drying clothes, and a clothes loading / unloading port connected to the drying chamber is located on the machine body. The sealed door is closable and installed at the clothes loading / unloading port. The air supply and inlet of the condenser drying system are connected to the drying chamber via a hot air supply port and an exhaust port, respectively. The condenser drying system is used to dry the clothes inside the drying chamber. During operation, the condenser drying system draws in humid air from the drying chamber through the exhaust port. The humid air is condensed by a continuously supplied supply of condensing water, and then heated. The heated air is then delivered into the drying chamber through the hot air supply port. The heated air exchanges heat with the humid clothes, evaporating the moisture and thus achieving drying.

[0004] Existing garment processing equipment with drying functions requires a continuous supply of large amounts of condensation water, resulting in a high demand for water during the drying process and serious waste of water resources. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, specifically the significant water waste during the drying process in existing garment processing equipment, this invention provides a garment processing device. This device includes a sealing door at the garment loading / unloading port for sealing the garment drying chamber. A water supply pipe is also installed inside the device. A water storage chamber is formed within the sealing door, which has an inlet, an outlet, and an exhaust port. The water storage chamber is connected to the water supply pipe via the inlet and the garment drying chamber via the exhaust port. A siphon pipe is installed within the water storage chamber, with its inlet located near the bottom of the chamber. The outlet of the siphon pipe is connected to the drain pipe of the garment processing device via the outlet on the sealing door. The exhaust port is located above the siphon pipe. A control valve is installed on the water supply pipe to control its on / off state.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the clothing processing equipment further includes a water immersion sensor, which is installed on the water outlet path. The water immersion sensor communicates with the control valve, and the control valve controls the connection of the water supply pipe based on the signal from the water immersion sensor.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, a sealing ring is provided at the clothing loading and unloading port to connect the outer wall of the clothing processing equipment and the cavity wall of the clothing drying chamber. The water outlet of the water supply pipe passes through the sealing ring, and the water inlet and the water outlet of the water supply pipe are arranged opposite to each other inside the clothing loading and unloading port. The water outlet of the water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the water outlet faces directly downwards, and the downward projection of the water outlet is on the sealing ring. There is a gap between the water outlet and the sealing ring. The water immersion sensor is set on the sealing ring and is located directly below the water outlet.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the water outlet of the water supply pipe passes through the top of the sealing ring and faces directly downwards. The water inlet is located at the top of the water storage chamber and is located directly below the water outlet of the water supply pipe. There are gaps between the water inlet, the water outlet of the water supply pipe, and the sealing ring. The area of ​​the water inlet is larger than the area of ​​the water outlet of the water supply pipe. The exhaust port coincides with the water inlet to form a water and air opening.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the clothing processing equipment further includes a timer, which communicates with a control valve. The timer starts timing based on the signal from the control valve, and the control valve controls the water supply pipe to disconnect based on the signal from the timer.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the siphon tube is made of rigid material and is fixedly connected to the water storage chamber through the water outlet.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the top of the siphon tube is located at the top of the water storage chamber.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the bottom surface of the water storage chamber is an inclined surface, which is set downward from the inside of the clothing processing equipment to the outside of the clothing processing equipment. The water outlet is set in the middle or upper part of the inclined surface, the water inlet end of the siphon tube faces downward, and the height of the water outlet is greater than the height of the water inlet end of the siphon tube.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the hot air outlet of the clothing drying chamber is located on the side of the clothing drying chamber where the clothing loading and unloading opening is located. The hot air outlet is located above the water storage chamber. The air supply direction of the hot air outlet is inclined downward and faces into the clothing processing equipment. The outer surface of the water storage chamber is on the air supply path of the hot air outlet.

[0015] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the exhaust port of the clothing drying chamber is located on the side of the clothing drying chamber opposite to the clothing loading and unloading port, and the exhaust port is located at the top of the clothing drying chamber.

[0016] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the portion of the sealing door inside the garment processing equipment is made of stainless steel.

[0017] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the sealing door includes an inner shell and a door ring connected to an outer cover. The inner shell is basin-shaped and made of stainless steel. The basin opening of the inner shell is fixedly connected to the side of the door ring facing away from the outer cover. The door ring, the outer cover, and the inner shell define a water storage chamber. The water inlet and the water outlet are both located on the peripheral wall of the inner shell. The door ring is installed at the clothing loading and unloading opening, and the inner shell extends into the clothing loading and unloading opening.

[0018] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the outer cover is a heat-proof cover.

[0019] Those skilled in the art will understand that the garment handling device of the present invention is equipped with a sealing door at the garment loading and unloading port for sealing the garment drying chamber. The garment handling device is also equipped with a water supply pipe. A water storage chamber is formed inside the sealing door. The sealing door is provided with a water inlet, a water outlet and an exhaust port. The water storage chamber is connected to the water supply pipe through the water inlet. The water storage chamber is also connected to the garment drying chamber through the exhaust port. A siphon pipe is provided inside the water storage chamber. The water inlet end of the siphon pipe is located near the bottom of the water storage chamber. The water outlet end of the siphon pipe is connected to the drain pipe of the garment handling device through the water outlet on the sealing door. The exhaust port is located above the siphon pipe. A control valve is provided on the water supply pipe for controlling the on / off of the water supply pipe. With the above setup, when the clothes in the drying chamber of the condenser drying system are being dried, cold water is supplied to the water storage chamber through the water supply pipe. The water in the storage chamber will not drain until it reaches the top of the siphon tube, allowing a certain amount of cold water to be stored. The low temperature of the sealed door containing the cold water condenses the air flowing through its surface in the drying chamber, removing moisture. The cold water in the storage chamber absorbs heat from the sealed door, causing its temperature to rise and its volume to increase, thus raising the water level in the storage chamber. When the water level reaches the top of the siphon tube, the siphon tube is triggered, automatically draining the clothes. The water in the storage chamber that has reached a higher temperature is drained. After drainage, cold water is quickly replenished into the storage chamber through the water supply pipe. The sealed door acts as a condenser, reducing the amount of condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system. While the condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system is directly discharged after condensing the intake air, the cold water supplied to the storage chamber absorbs heat and is discharged only after reaching a certain temperature. This results in higher water utilization. During the drying process, the addition of a storage chamber for condensing the air supplied to the drying chamber further conserves water. The dual condensation process of the condensing drying system and the sealed door extends the air condensation path, leading to better condensation. Furthermore, the siphon pipe installed in the storage chamber automatically triggers drainage based on the rise in water temperature. Once triggered, the drainage is rapid and undisturbed, facilitating rapid water turnover and ensuring effective condensation. Attached Figure Description

[0020] A preferred embodiment of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are as follows:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the clothing processing device proposed in this invention in a water-filled state before siphon triggering;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the clothing processing device proposed in this invention during siphon triggering;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A.

[0024] In the attached diagram: 1. Clothing handling equipment; 100. Machine body; 110. Drain pipe; 120. Drain pump; 130. Clothing loading / unloading port; 140. Sealing ring; 150. Outer drum; 160. Inner drum; 170. Clothing drying chamber; 171. Outer cavity; 172. Inner cavity; 173. Hot air outlet; 174. Exhaust outlet; 175. Drain outlet; 200. Sealing door; 210. Door ring; 220. Inner shell; 230. Water storage chamber; 231. Water vapor opening; 232. Water outlet; 233. Water level; 234. Inclined surface; 300. Siphon pipe; 400. Water supply pipe; 410. Control valve; 500. Condensation drying system; 510. Air duct; 520. Condenser; 530. Fan heating module; 600. Water immersion sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0025] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications. For example, the clothing processing equipment of the present invention can be a dryer, or a washer-dryer combo, or various other clothing processing equipment with drying functions.

[0026] Secondly, it should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "inner" and "outer" indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0027] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] Existing dryers, washer-dryer combos, and other garment processing equipment with drying functions use condenser drying systems to draw in humid air from the drying chamber. The humid air is first condensed by a continuously supplied supply of condensing water, which then heats the air and returns it to the drying chamber to exchange heat with the garments, evaporating the moisture and drying them. During the drying process, to ensure effective condensation of the air, the condenser drying system requires a continuous and large supply of condensing water. After contact with the humid air, the condensing water flows directly into the drain pipe of the garment processing equipment for discharge. This results in high water consumption and significant water waste during the drying process.

[0029] To address the aforementioned problems, the inventors have designed a solution that incorporates a water supply pipe equipped with a control valve within the clothing processing equipment. Upon opening the control valve, cold water is supplied through the water inlet on the sealed door to a storage chamber formed within the sealed door. The control valve regulates the amount of water supplied to the storage chamber. A siphon pipe is installed within the storage chamber, with its inlet located near the bottom and its outlet connected to the drain pipe of the clothing processing equipment via the outlet on the sealed door. Water in the storage chamber is not discharged until the water level reaches the top of the siphon pipe. Once the water level reaches a preset level below the top of the siphon pipe, the control valve is closed, allowing a certain volume of cold water to be stored in the storage chamber. The low temperature of the sealed door containing the stored cold water condenses the air flowing through its surface within the clothing drying chamber, removing moisture from the air. After the cold water in the water storage chamber absorbs the heat from the sealed door, its temperature rises and its volume increases, causing the water level in the water storage chamber to rise. When the water level in the water storage chamber reaches the top of the siphon tube, the siphon tube is triggered to automatically discharge the water in the water storage chamber that has become too hot. After the drainage is completed, the control valve is reopened, and cold water is quickly replenished into the water storage chamber through the water supply pipe, and this cycle continues.

[0030] After the sealed door functions as a condenser, the amount of condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system can be reduced. Since the condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system condenses the intake air and is then directly discharged, the cold water supplied to the water storage chamber is retained in the storage chamber to absorb heat, and is discharged only after reaching a certain temperature. This results in higher water utilization. During the drying process, by increasing the amount of water in the storage chamber to condense the air supplied to the drying chamber, water is further saved. Furthermore, the siphon pipe installed in the water storage chamber can automatically trigger drainage based on the rise in water temperature. Once triggered, the water storage chamber drains quickly and is less susceptible to interference, facilitating rapid water turnover and ensuring effective condensation.

[0031] The preferred technical solution of the garment processing device of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the proposed clothing processing device in a water-filled state before the siphon is triggered. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the proposed garment processing device during siphon triggering. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An enlarged view of part A in the middle. (See image below.) Figures 1-3 As shown, the clothing handling device 1 of the present invention is provided with a sealing door 200 for sealing the clothing drying chamber 170 at the clothing loading and unloading port 130. The clothing handling device 1 is also provided with a water supply pipe 400. A water storage chamber 230 is formed inside the sealing door 200. The sealing door 200 is provided with a water inlet, a water outlet 232 and an exhaust port. The water storage chamber 230 is connected to the water supply pipe 400 through the water inlet. The water storage chamber 230 is also connected to the clothing drying chamber 170 through the exhaust port. A siphon pipe 300 is provided inside the water storage chamber 230. The water inlet end of the siphon pipe 300 is located near the bottom of the water storage chamber 230. The water outlet end of the siphon pipe 300 is connected to the drain pipe 110 of the clothing handling device 1 through the water outlet 232 on the sealing door 200. The exhaust port is located above the siphon pipe 300. A control valve 410 for controlling the on and off of the water supply pipe 400 is provided on the water supply pipe 400.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, it can be understood that the clothing processing equipment 1 includes a body 100, a sealing door 200, a condenser drying system 500, and a water supply pipe 400. The water supply pipe 400 is located inside the body 100, and a clothing drying chamber 170 for drying clothes is formed inside the body 100. The body 100 is also provided with a clothing loading and unloading port 130 that communicates with the clothing drying chamber 170. The sealing door 200 is installed at the clothing loading and unloading port 130 and can be opened and closed. The condenser drying system 500 is located inside the body 100 and is used to dry the clothes in the clothing drying chamber 170. The walls of the clothing drying chamber 170 are provided with a hot air inlet 173 and an exhaust 174. The condenser drying system 500 is provided with an air supply end and an air inlet end. The air supply end communicates with the clothing drying chamber 170 through the hot air supply port 173, and the air inlet end communicates with the clothing drying chamber 170 through the exhaust 174. The control valve 410 can be a solenoid valve, pneumatic valve, or other valve.

[0034] The condenser drying system 500 includes an air duct 510, a condenser 520, and a fan heating module 530 installed within the air duct 510. The fan heating module 530 includes a fan and a heater. The air inlet of the condenser 520 is connected to the clothes drying chamber 170 via an exhaust port 174, and the air outlet of the condenser 520 is connected to the air intake of the air duct 510. The air supply end of the air duct 510 is connected to the clothes drying chamber 170 via a hot air outlet 173. The water inlet of the condenser 520 is connected to a water inlet pipe, and the water outlet of the condenser 520 is connected to the drain pipe 110 of the clothes processing equipment 1. Additionally, a drain pump 120 can be installed on the drain pipe 110 to achieve top drainage.

[0035] During drying, the sealing door 200 is closed, the control valve 410 is opened, and cold water is injected into the water storage chamber 230 through the water supply pipe 400, so that the water level 233 in the water storage chamber 230 reaches the preset position below the top of the siphon pipe 300. After the condenser drying system 500 is running, the condenser drying system 500 draws in humid air from the clothes drying chamber 170 through the exhaust port 174. After the first condensation in the condenser 520 in the condenser drying system 500, the air is heated by the heater and sent back to the clothes drying chamber 170 through the hot air outlet 173. When the heated air sent back to the clothes drying chamber 170 flows over the surface of the sealing door 200, it undergoes a second condensation, which further removes moisture from the air, making the air in contact with the clothes drier. After the dry and hot air comes into contact with the clothes, it enters the condenser drying system 500 again through the exhaust port 174. Meanwhile, the water in the water storage chamber 230 absorbs the temperature of the air flowing through the sealing door 200, causing the water temperature to rise. Due to the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, the volume of water in the water storage chamber 230 increases, which in turn causes the water level 233 in the water storage chamber 230 to rise. When the water level 233 rises to the top of the siphon tube 300, the siphon is triggered, and the water in the water storage chamber 230 is discharged from the siphon tube 300. After the siphon tube 300 stops draining, cold water is injected into the water storage chamber 230 through the water supply pipe 400, so that the water level 233 in the water storage chamber 230 reaches the preset position below the top of the siphon tube 300. This cycle continues until the drying is completed.

[0036] In the above embodiment, during the drying process, the sealing door 200 acts as a condenser, reducing the amount of condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system 500. Since the condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system 500 condenses the intake air and is directly discharged, while the cold water supplied to the water storage chamber 230 is retained in the water storage chamber 230 to absorb heat and is discharged after reaching a certain temperature, the utilization rate of the water supplied to the water storage chamber 230 is higher, resulting in greater water conservation. Furthermore, the siphon pipe 300 allows for automatic temperature-controlled drainage, which is less susceptible to interference during drainage, facilitating water turnover in the water storage chamber 230 and improving the condensation effect. In addition, storing water in the water storage chamber 230 within the sealing door 200 increases the overall weight of the clothing processing equipment 1, which helps reduce vibration and noise during clothing processing.

[0037] Meanwhile, in the existing garment processing equipment 1, the air drawn in by the condenser drying system 500 is condensed by a large amount of condensing water before being heated. This results in significant heat loss from the drawn-in air, and the heater of the condenser drying system 500 must operate continuously at a power of over 1.8kW, leading to high energy consumption. Furthermore, because the condenser drying system 500 condenses air through direct contact between the condensing water and the air, the air still has a high moisture content after condensation. This results in low drying efficiency when the air enters the garment drying chamber 170, often requiring more than 4 hours to complete drying, leading to long drying times and high energy consumption. Additionally, the existing garment processing equipment 1's sealed door 200 cannot store cold water, and the high temperature inside the sealed door 200 during the drying process can easily burn users and cause a significant increase in ambient temperature.

[0038] In the above embodiment, because the amount of condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system 500 is reduced, the amount of heat carried away from the air by the flowing condensing water is reduced, and more heat is recovered from the air entering the condensing drying system 500. This reduces the load on the heater in the condensing drying system 500 and / or increases the temperature of the air supplied to the hot air outlet 173, thus achieving energy saving and / or improving drying efficiency. Furthermore, the air undergoes two stages of condensation—through the condensing drying system 500 and the sealing door 200—extending the air condensation path and resulting in better condensation. Additionally, the water in the sealing door 200 does not come into contact with the air. After the air undergoes a second stage of condensation through the sealing door 200, the moisture content of the air in the clothes drying chamber 170 is significantly reduced, improving drying efficiency, shortening drying time, and thus reducing energy consumption. Moreover, the water in the water storage chamber 230 absorbs heat, slowing down the temperature rise of the sealing door 200. After the water in the water storage chamber 230 is drained away, it carries away heat, preventing the sealing door 200 from overheating.

[0039] In some possible implementations, the portion of the sealing door 200 inside the garment handling device 1 is made of stainless steel.

[0040] With this configuration, the portion of the sealing door 200 inside the clothing processing equipment 1 has high thermal conductivity, which facilitates the water in the water storage chamber 230 to absorb heat from the air in the clothing drying chamber 170 through the sealing door 200, resulting in good condensation effect. Furthermore, the stainless steel has good corrosion resistance and a long service life.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the sealing door 200 includes an inner shell 220 and a door ring 210 connected to an outer cover. The inner shell 220 is basin-shaped and made of stainless steel. The rim of the inner shell 220 is fixedly connected to the side of the door ring 210 facing away from the outer cover. The door ring 210, the outer cover, and the inner shell 220 define a water storage chamber 230. The water inlet and water outlet 232 are both located on the peripheral wall of the inner shell 220. The door ring 210 is closable and installed at the clothing access opening 130. The inner shell 220 extends into the clothing access opening 130.

[0042] Understandably, the inner shell 220 has a basin-shaped structure with a wide opening and a narrow bottom, with the bottom of the basin facing the clothes drying chamber 170, and the peripheral wall of the inner shell 220 slopes towards the middle from the opening to the bottom.

[0043] This design makes it easy to form the water storage chamber 230, which has a simple structure. The inner shell 220, which has a basin-shaped structure, allows water droplets formed by condensation on its outer surface to slide quickly, facilitating their downward movement under their own gravity.

[0044] In some examples, one side of the door ring 210 may be hinged to the position corresponding to the clothing access opening 130.

[0045] In some other embodiments, the sealing door 200 may be a transparent door, and the siphon tube 300 may be made of a transparent material. In this case, both the outer cover and the inner shell 220 of the sealing door 200 may be made of a transparent material.

[0046] This design allows for observation of the interior of the clothes drying chamber 170 through the sealed door 200 and the siphon tube 300.

[0047] In some possible implementations, the outer cover is a heat shield. This provides a second layer of protection, minimizing the temperature outside the sealed door 200.

[0048] like Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, in some examples, such as drum dryers or washer-dryer combos, the garment processing device 1 is provided with an outer drum 150 and an inner drum 160. The inner drum 160 is rotatably installed inside the outer drum 150. The inner drum 160 is provided with multiple water passage holes. The garment drying chamber 170 includes an inner cavity 172 located inside the inner drum 160 and an outer cavity 171 located between the outer drum 150 and the inner drum 160. The garment loading and unloading port 130 is connected to both the inner cavity 172 and the outer cavity 171. The garments to be dried are contained in the inner drum 160. The bottom of the outer cavity 171 has a drain outlet 175 connected to the drain pipe 110, and the water outlet 232 is connected to the outer cavity 171.

[0049] This design allows the inner drum 160 to rotate the clothes being dried during the drying process, ensuring more thorough contact with hot air and resulting in higher drying efficiency. Additionally, it facilitates the drainage of water from the water storage chamber 230 and the clothes themselves.

[0050] In some possible implementations, the lower edge of the sealing door 200 is outside the inner cavity 172.

[0051] For example, in an embodiment where the sealing door 200 includes an inner shell 220 and a door ring 210 connected to an outer cover, the lower edge of the inner shell 220 is outside the inner cavity 172.

[0052] With this configuration, the condensate that condenses on the surface of the sealing door 200 flows into the drain pipe 110 through the outer cavity 171 between the inner cylinder 160 and the outer cylinder 150, which facilitates the discharge of the condensate that condenses on the surface of the sealing door 200. At the same time, it can prevent condensate from entering the inner cavity 172 and reducing the drying efficiency.

[0053] In some examples, the outlet of the condenser 520 of the condenser drying system 500 is located in the outer cavity 171 between the inner drum 160 and the outer drum 150, and is connected to the drain pipe 110 through the outer cavity 171. This arrangement facilitates drainage and does not affect the drying efficiency of the clothes.

[0054] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the clothing processing device 1 also includes a water immersion sensor 600, which is disposed on the water outlet path of the water outlet 232. The water immersion sensor 600 communicates with the control valve 410, and the control valve 410 controls the connection of the water supply pipe 400 based on the signal from the water immersion sensor 600.

[0055] With this setup, after the outlet 232 starts draining, the water immersion sensor 600, located on the water outlet path of the outlet 232, is impacted by water and generates a signal indicating that drainage is in progress. When the water immersion sensor 600 is no longer impacted by water, the signal indicating that drainage is in progress disappears, indicating that the siphon pipe 300 has finished draining. The water immersion sensor 600 transmits the signal indicating that drainage is complete to the control valve 410, which controls the control valve 410 to connect the water supply pipe 400, allowing the water supply pipe 400 to add cold water to the water storage chamber 230. This facilitates automatic water filling after drainage, and the rapid water filling ensures the condensation effect of the sealing door 200.

[0056] Understandably, signal processing can be performed using the central processing unit built into the clothing processing device 1.

[0057] like Figure 3 As shown, in some possible embodiments, a sealing ring 140 is provided at the clothing loading and unloading port 130 to connect the outer wall of the clothing processing device 1 and the cavity wall of the clothing drying chamber 170. The water outlet of the water supply pipe 400 passes through the sealing ring 140, and the water inlet and the water outlet of the water supply pipe 400 are arranged opposite to each other in the clothing loading and unloading port 130. The water outlet of the water supply pipe 400 is connected to the water inlet.

[0058] With this configuration, there is no need to connect the water inlet to the outlet of the water supply pipe 400, making it convenient to open and close the sealing door 200.

[0059] For example, the sealing ring 140 is disposed between the outer cylinder 150 and the outer wall of the garment processing device 1. The sealing ring 140 connects the outer cylinder 150 and the outer wall of the garment processing device 1, and water at the garment loading and unloading port 130 can flow into the outer cylinder 150 along the surface of the sealing ring 140.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the water outlet 232 faces directly downwards, and the downward projection of the water outlet 232 is on the sealing ring 140. There is a gap between the water outlet 232 and the sealing ring 140. The water immersion sensor 600 is disposed on the sealing ring 140 and is disposed directly below the water outlet 232.

[0061] With this setup, the water immersion sensor 600 is easy to install, it is sensitive to the drainage of water outlet 232, and it will not affect the drainage path of water outlet 232.

[0062] like Figure 3As shown, in some possible embodiments, the water outlet of the water supply pipe 400 passes through the top of the sealing ring 140 and faces directly downwards. The water inlet is located at the top of the water storage chamber 230 and is located directly below the water outlet of the water supply pipe 400. There are gaps between the water inlet, the water outlet of the water supply pipe 400, and the sealing ring 140. The area of ​​the water inlet is larger than the area of ​​the water outlet of the water supply pipe 400. The vent and the water inlet coincide to form a water and air opening 231.

[0063] With this configuration, it is convenient, efficient and splash-proof for the water outlet of the water supply pipe 400 to inject water into the water inlet. The exhaust port and the water inlet coincide to form a water-air opening 231. Only one opening is needed for water inlet and exhaust, making manufacturing more convenient.

[0064] Of course, in some other embodiments, an inlet and an outlet may be provided in the upper part of the water storage chamber 230.

[0065] In some possible implementations, the garment handling device 1 also includes a timer that communicates with a control valve 410. The timer starts timing based on a signal from the control valve 410, and the control valve 410 controls the water supply pipe 400 to disconnect based on the signal from the timer.

[0066] With this setup, the moment the control valve 410 opens, it sends a signal to the timer, which begins timing. After a preset time has elapsed, the timer sends a signal to the control valve 410, causing it to close and disconnecting the water supply pipe 400. The amount of water injected into the water storage chamber 230 can be controlled based on the connection time and flow rate of the water supply pipe 400, thereby controlling the water level 233 in the water storage chamber 230. The specific water level 233 required in the water storage chamber 230 and the preset time can be obtained experimentally using parameters such as the set drainage temperature and the volume of the water storage chamber 230.

[0067] In some possible implementations, the siphon 300 is made of a rigid material and is fixedly connected to the water storage chamber 230 via the outlet 232.

[0068] This design prevents the siphon tube 300 from moving around freely inside the sealing door 200, thus affecting the siphon effect.

[0069] In some examples, the siphon 300 is made of a material with high thermal conductivity. This arrangement allows the water inside the siphon 300 to heat up simultaneously with the water outside the siphon 300, avoiding drainage delays.

[0070] In some possible implementations, the top of the siphon 300 is located above the water storage chamber 230.

[0071] This design increases the amount of water that can be stored in the 230mm water storage chamber, increases the condensation area, improves the condensation effect, and reduces the frequency of water injection and drainage.

[0072] like Figure 3 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the bottom surface of the water storage chamber 230 is an inclined surface 234. The inclined surface 234 is inclined downward from inside the clothing processing device 1 to outside the clothing processing device 1. The water outlet 232 is located in the middle or upper part of the inclined surface 234. The water inlet end of the siphon tube 300 faces downward, and the height of the water outlet 232 is greater than the height of the water inlet end of the siphon tube 300.

[0073] This design reduces the residual water in the storage chamber 230 after the siphon pipe 300 has finished draining, resulting in more thorough drainage. It also increases the distance between the outlet 232 and the sealing ring 140, which is beneficial for draining the storage chamber 230 and for installing the water immersion sensor 600.

[0074] In some possible implementations, the hot air outlet 173 of the clothes drying chamber 170 is located on the side of the clothes drying chamber 170 where the clothes loading and unloading port 130 is located. The hot air outlet 173 is located above the water storage chamber 230. The air supply direction of the hot air outlet 173 is inclined downward and faces into the clothes processing equipment 1. The outer surface of the water storage chamber 230 is on the air supply path of the hot air outlet 173.

[0075] With this configuration, the hot air delivered by the hot air outlet 173 first condenses on the surface of the sealed door 200 before coming into contact with the clothes, which can improve the condensation efficiency and make the air in the clothes drying chamber 170 drier, resulting in a better drying effect.

[0076] In some possible implementations, the exhaust port 174 of the clothes drying chamber 170 is located on the side of the clothes drying chamber 170 opposite to the clothes loading and unloading port 130, and the exhaust port 174 is located at the upper part of the clothes drying chamber 170.

[0077] For example, the air inlet and water outlet of the condenser 520 of the condenser drying system 500 are both connected to the outer cavity 171 between the outer cylinder 150 and the inner cylinder 160 through the exhaust port 174.

[0078] This setup helps improve the efficiency of hot air utilization.

[0079] It should be understood that the positional relationship described in the above embodiments is the positional relationship of the sealing door 200 in the closed state. When the state of the sealing door 200 changes, the positional relationship between the components changes accordingly.

[0080] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment handling equipment is equipped with a sealing door at the garment loading and unloading port for sealing the garment drying chamber, and a water supply pipe is also installed inside the garment handling equipment. A water storage chamber is formed inside the sealed door. The sealed door is provided with a water inlet, a water outlet and an exhaust port. The water storage chamber is connected to the water supply pipe through the water inlet. The water storage chamber is also connected to the clothes drying chamber through the exhaust port. A siphon tube is installed inside the water storage chamber. The inlet end of the siphon tube is located near the bottom of the water storage chamber, and the outlet end of the siphon tube is connected to the drain pipe of the clothing processing equipment through the outlet on the sealing door. The exhaust port is located above the siphon tube; The water supply pipe is equipped with a control valve for controlling the on / off state of the water supply pipe; The hot air outlet of the clothes drying chamber is located on the side of the clothes drying chamber where the clothes loading and unloading port is located. The hot air outlet is located above the water storage chamber. The air supply direction of the hot air outlet is inclined downward and faces the inside of the clothes processing equipment. The outer surface of the water storage chamber is on the air supply path of the hot air outlet. The exhaust vent of the clothes drying chamber is located on the side of the clothes drying chamber opposite to the clothes loading and unloading port, and the exhaust vent is located at the top of the clothes drying chamber. The garment processing equipment is further provided with an outer drum and an inner drum; the garment drying chamber is located in the outer cavity between the outer drum and the inner drum, and the bottom of the outer cavity has a drain outlet that communicates with the drain pipe, and the water outlet communicates with the outer cavity; The condensate that forms on the surface of the sealed door flows into the drain pipe through the outer cavity.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water immersion sensor, which is installed on the water outlet path. The water immersion sensor communicates with the control valve, and the control valve controls the connection of the water supply pipe based on the signal from the water immersion sensor.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The garment loading and unloading port is provided with a sealing ring that connects the outer wall of the garment processing equipment and the cavity wall of the garment drying chamber. The water outlet of the water supply pipe passes through the sealing ring. The water inlet and the water outlet of the water supply pipe are arranged opposite to each other inside the garment loading and unloading port. The water outlet of the water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet. The water outlet faces directly downwards, and the downward projection of the water outlet is on the sealing ring. There is a gap between the water outlet and the sealing ring. The water immersion sensor is disposed on the sealing ring and is disposed directly below the water outlet.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water outlet of the water supply pipe passes through the top of the sealing ring and faces directly downwards. The water inlet is located at the top of the water storage chamber and is directly below the water outlet of the water supply pipe. There are gaps between the water inlet, the water outlet of the water supply pipe, and the sealing ring. The area of ​​the water inlet is larger than the area of ​​the water outlet of the water supply pipe. The vent and the water inlet coincide to form a water and air opening.

5. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It also includes a timer that communicates with the control valve. The timer starts timing based on a signal from the control valve, and the control valve controls the water supply pipe to disconnect based on the signal from the timer.

6. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The siphon tube is made of rigid material and is fixedly connected to the water storage chamber through the water outlet. The top of the siphon tube is located at the upper part of the water storage chamber.

7. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the water storage chamber is an inclined surface, which is inclined downward from inside the clothing processing device to outside the clothing processing device; The water outlet is located in the middle or upper part of the inclined surface; The inlet end of the siphon tube faces downwards, and the height of the outlet end is greater than the height of the inlet end of the siphon tube.

8. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The portion of the sealing door inside the garment processing equipment is made of stainless steel.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sealed door includes an inner shell and a door ring connected to an outer cover. The inner shell is basin-shaped and made of stainless steel. The opening of the inner shell is fixedly connected to the side of the door ring facing away from the outer cover. The door ring, the outer cover, and the inner shell define the water storage chamber. The water inlet and the water outlet are both located on the peripheral wall of the inner shell. The door ring is closable and installed at the clothing loading and unloading opening. The inner shell extends into the clothing loading and unloading opening. The outer cover is a scald-proof cover.

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