A garment processing device

By setting a diversion structure on the upper cover assembly of the garment processing equipment, the problem of uneven airflow during drying is solved, and a uniform distribution of airflow is achieved in the chamber, thereby improving drying efficiency and effect.

CN115897180BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202211378331.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-11-04
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2042-11-04

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Technical Problem

In existing garment processing equipment, the drying airflow cannot be evenly distributed into the drying drum of the garment processing device during the drying process, resulting in low drying efficiency and poor drying effect.

Method used

A flow distribution structure is set on the top cover assembly of the garment processing equipment, including a flow distribution channel and multiple flow distribution ports. The airflow in the drying air duct is dispersed into the chamber through the flow distribution structure to ensure uniform airflow distribution.

Benefits of technology

By designing a diversion structure, the drying airflow is evenly distributed downwards from the top of the drum assembly within the chamber, increasing the contact between the clothing surface and the airflow, thereby improving drying efficiency.

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Abstract

This invention relates to a garment processing device, comprising an outer drum assembly and a drying assembly. The drying assembly includes a drying air duct through which drying airflow flows. The outer drum assembly forms a chamber. The garment processing device also includes a top cover assembly, comprising a cover body and a flow-diverting structure disposed on the cover body. The cover body covers the opening of the chamber for opening and closing the chamber. The flow-diverting structure communicates with the drying air duct, and the drying airflow in the drying air duct is dispersed into the chamber through the flow-diverting structure. This invention, by providing a design on the top cover assembly that facilitates the dispersion of drying airflow into the chamber of the outer drum assembly, ensures that the drying airflow acts evenly from the top of the drum assembly downwards within the chamber, allowing for more thorough contact between the surface of the dried garment and the drying airflow, thereby improving drying efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, when drying clothes, the drying airflow cannot be evenly distributed into the drying drum of the clothes processing device, resulting in low drying efficiency and poor drying effect. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this invention proposes a garment processing device.

[0004] This invention proposes a garment processing device, which includes an outer drum assembly and a drying assembly. The drying assembly includes a drying air duct, and a drying airflow flows through the drying air duct.

[0005] The outer barrel assembly forms a chamber;

[0006] The garment processing equipment also includes a top cover assembly, which includes a cover body and a flow-diverting structure disposed on the cover body. The cover body covers the opening of the chamber and is used to open and close the chamber. The flow-diverting structure is connected to the drying air duct, and the drying airflow in the drying air duct is dispersed into the chamber through the flow-diverting structure.

[0007] Further optionally, the diversion structure includes a diversion channel and a plurality of diversion ports located on the diversion channel. The diversion channel is connected to the drying air duct. After the drying airflow in the drying air duct enters the diversion channel, it is dispersed into the chamber through the plurality of diversion ports.

[0008] Further optionally, the outer tub assembly includes an outer tub and a top plate disposed on the outer tub, the outer tub being integrally formed with the cavity; the top plate is formed with a top plate through hole, the top plate through hole corresponding to the opening of the cavity;

[0009] The cover is disposed on the top plate and is used to open and close the through hole of the top plate;

[0010] The top plate has a first air inlet, and the air outlet of the drying air duct is connected to the first air inlet; the cover has a connecting air duct, the air inlet of the connecting air duct is connected to the first air inlet, and the air outlet of the connecting air duct is connected to the air inlet of the diversion channel.

[0011] When the cover closes the chamber, the first air inlet is connected to the connecting ventilation duct, so that the drying airflow enters the diversion channel from the first air inlet and the connecting ventilation duct.

[0012] Alternatively, the diversion channel may be disposed on the inner wall surface of the cover, or the diversion channel may be formed inside the cover.

[0013] Alternatively, the diversion channel may have a shape adapted to the opening of the chamber.

[0014] Alternatively, the diversion channel is an annular channel, and the plurality of diversion ports are evenly distributed along the circumference of the annular channel.

[0015] Alternatively, the air outlets of the plurality of said diversion ports are directed toward the cavity.

[0016] Further optionally, the cover is also provided with a telescopic component, and the diversion structure is disposed on the telescopic component;

[0017] The telescopic component extends and retracts to adjust the distance and / or position of the diversion structure extending into the chamber.

[0018] Alternatively, the outer barrel assembly may have multiple independent chambers, with the cover covering at least one of the chambers.

[0019] Further optionally, each of the chambers is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and the air inlet and the air outlet are arranged vertically and staggered along the height direction of the chamber;

[0020] In each pair of adjacent chambers, a connecting duct is provided between the air outlet of the previous chamber and the air inlet of the next chamber to connect the two adjacent chambers.

[0021] When multiple chambers need to be dried, the drying airflow in the drying duct flows through multiple chambers in sequence to dry the clothes in the multiple chambers.

[0022] Further optionally, the first air inlet is connected to the air inlet of the chamber through which the drying airflow first flows; the outer barrel assembly is provided with a first air outlet, which is connected to the air outlet of the chamber through which the drying airflow last flows.

[0023] The first air inlet is connected to the air outlet of the drying air duct, and the first air outlet is connected to the air inlet of the drying air duct. Both the first air inlet and the first air outlet are located on the upper part of the outer barrel assembly.

[0024] The technical solution of the present invention can include the following beneficial effects: By setting the upper cover assembly, the present invention allows the drying airflow to be dispersed into the cavity of the outer drum assembly, so that the drying airflow acts evenly from the top of the drum assembly downwards in the cavity, and the surface of the clothes located in the cavity can have more sufficient contact with the drying airflow, thereby improving the drying efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a cover assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a side view of a cover assembly shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a cover assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a top plate according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of a garment processing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 10 This is a side view of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0037] In related technologies, when drying clothes, the drying airflow cannot be evenly distributed into the drying drum of the clothes processing device, resulting in low drying efficiency and poor drying effect.

[0038] To address the above technical problems, this invention proposes a garment processing device, including an outer drum assembly and a drying assembly. The drying assembly includes a drying air duct through which drying airflow flows. The outer drum assembly forms a chamber. The garment processing device also includes a top cover assembly, which includes a cover body and a flow-diverting structure disposed on the cover body. The cover body covers the opening of the chamber for opening and closing the chamber. The flow-diverting structure communicates with the drying air duct, and the drying airflow in the drying air duct is dispersed into the chamber through the flow-diverting structure. The technical solution of this invention can include the following beneficial effects: By configuring the top cover assembly, the drying airflow is dispersed into the chamber of the outer drum assembly, allowing the drying airflow to act evenly from the top of the drum assembly downwards within the chamber. This allows the surface of the garments within the chamber to have more sufficient contact with the drying airflow, improving drying efficiency.

[0039] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment provides a garment processing device. This garment processing device can be a separate drying device for drying garments, or a washer-dryer combo device that can both wash and dry garments. The garment processing device of this embodiment is not limited to garments; household items with similar materials to garments, such as curtains, sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases, as well as other processing types such as fabric dolls, can all be processed using this garment processing device. This embodiment does not limit the scope of the application.

[0040] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the garment processing equipment includes an outer tub assembly 2, which has a chamber. In this embodiment, the number of inner chambers 201 in the outer tub assembly 2 is not limited; the number can be flexibly determined based on factors such as the volume of the outer tub assembly 2, user needs, and production costs. A rotatable inner tub 202 is disposed within the first chamber 201 of the plurality of chambers 201, and the garments to be processed are placed in the inner tub 202.

[0041] like Figure 1-Figure 2As shown, the clothing processing equipment in this embodiment also includes a drying assembly 8, which generates a drying airflow to dry the clothing in the chamber 201. The drying assembly 8 includes a drying fan 81, a drying duct 82, and a heating module 83. The drying airflow flows through the drying duct 82 and is connected to the chamber 201 to deliver the drying airflow into the chamber 201. This embodiment does not limit the arrangement of the drying fan 81, the drying duct 82, and the heating module 83, as long as the airflow generated by the drying fan 81 is heated by the drying fan 81 and can then enter the chamber 201 of the outer tub assembly 2 through the drying duct 82. In one example, the heating module 83 is located between the outlet end of the drying fan 81 and the inlet end of the drying duct 82. When the outer barrel assembly 2 has multiple chambers, the connection between the drying air duct 82 and the multiple chambers 201 can be such that the air outlet of the drying air duct 82 is connected to each of the multiple chambers 201 individually, or the multiple chambers 201 are interconnected, with the air outlet of the drying fan 81 connected to one of the chambers 201. The hot and humid air discharged from each chamber 201 can be directly discharged to the external environment, or the air inlet of the drying air duct 82 can be connected to each of the multiple chambers 201 individually, or to one of the interconnected chambers 201, to achieve the recycling of the drying airflow, improve drying efficiency, and save energy.

[0042] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the garment processing equipment also includes a top cover assembly, which includes a cover body 24 and a flow-diverting structure 26 disposed on the cover body 24. The cover body 24 covers the opening of the chamber for opening and closing the chamber. The outer tub assembly 2 can have one or more chambers. When the outer tub assembly 2 has multiple chambers, the cover body 24 covers at least one chamber. The flow-diverting structure 26 is connected to the drying air duct 82, and the drying airflow in the drying air duct 82 is dispersed into the chamber through the flow-diverting structure 26.

[0043] like Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a flow-diverting structure 26 on the upper cover assembly to facilitate the dispersion of the drying airflow into the chamber of the outer drum assembly 2. This allows the drying airflow to act evenly from the top of the outer drum assembly 2 downwards within the chamber, enabling the surface of the clothing to come into more full contact with the drying airflow, thereby improving drying efficiency.

[0044] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that the diversion structure 26 in this embodiment includes a diversion channel 261 and multiple diversion ports 262 located on the diversion channel 261. The diversion channel 261 is connected to the drying air duct 82, and the diversion channel 261 has a shape adapted to the opening of the chamber. After the drying airflow in the drying air duct 82 enters the diversion channel 261, it is dispersed into the chamber through the multiple diversion ports 262. In this embodiment, by setting multiple diversion ports 262 on the diversion channel 26, the drying airflow can be dispersed into the chamber through the multiple diversion ports 262, thereby making the drying airflow evenly act on the clothes in the chamber and improving the drying efficiency.

[0045] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, except that the outer barrel assembly 2 includes an outer barrel 203 and a top plate disposed on the outer barrel 203. The outer barrel 203 is integrally formed into a cavity 201. The top plate 29 has a top plate through hole 291, which corresponds to the opening of the cavity 201. The cover 24 is disposed on the top plate 29 and is used to open and close the top plate through hole 291. The cover 24 is detachably or rotatably disposed on the top plate 29. The top plate 29 has a first air inlet 293, and the air outlet of the drying air duct 82 is connected to the first air inlet 293; the cover 24 has a connecting air duct 242, the air inlet 241 of the connecting air duct 242 is connected to the first air inlet 293, and the air outlet of the connecting air duct 242 is connected to the air inlet of the diversion channel 26; when the cover 24 closes the chamber 201, the first air inlet 293 is connected to the connecting air duct 242, so that the drying airflow enters the diversion channel 26 from the first air inlet 293 and the connecting air duct 242. In this embodiment, a first air inlet 293 is provided on the top plate, and the air outlet of the drying air duct 82 is connected to the first air inlet 293. The first air inlet 293 is correspondingly arranged with the air inlet of the connecting air duct 242. When the cover 24 closes the chamber 201, it indicates that the user may have a need for drying clothes, and the drying air duct 82 and the connecting air duct 242 are connected, and the passage between the drying air duct 82 and the connecting air duct 242 is open. When the cover 24 opens the chamber 201, it indicates that the user does not have a need for drying clothes, and the passage between the drying air duct 82 and the connecting air duct 242 is disconnected. This embodiment uses a simple structure to realize the opening and closing of the drying passage between the drying air duct 82 and the diversion structure 26, and this method of opening and closing the drying passage better matches user needs and improves the user experience.

[0046] This embodiment does not limit the way the diversion channel is arranged on the cover. In one example, the diversion channel 261 is disposed on the inner wall surface of the cover 24. The diversion channel 261 can be disposed independently of the cover 24, for example, the diversion channel 261 can be disposed on the cover 24 by means of adhesion, snap-fit, or connection with a connector. The diversion channel 261 can also be integrally formed with the cover 24 and disposed on the inner wall surface of the cover 24. In another example, a cavity is formed inside the cover 24, and the diversion channel 261 is formed inside the cavity inside the cover 24.

[0047] This embodiment does not limit the shape and number of the diversion channels 261. In one example, the diversion channel 261 includes one or more annular channels, with multiple diversion ports 262 evenly distributed along the circumference of the annular channels. In another example, the diversion channel 261 includes one or more serpentine channels, with multiple diversion ports 262 evenly distributed along the circumference of the serpentine channels. In yet another example, the diversion channel 261 is a labyrinthine channel, with multiple diversion ports 262 evenly distributed along the circumference of the labyrinthine channel. This embodiment allows for flexible selection of the shape and number of the diversion channels 261 based on a comprehensive consideration of factors such as drying efficiency and the difficulty of setting up the diversion channels 261.

[0048] It should be noted that the diversion channel 261 in this embodiment can adopt one of the above examples, or combine multiple examples to achieve different dispersion effects of drying airflow.

[0049] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that the air outlet direction of the plurality of diversion ports 262 in this embodiment is towards the interior of the chamber 201. In this embodiment, the angle at which the air outlet direction of the plurality of diversion ports 262 faces the interior of the chamber 201 is not limited, and the angles at which the air outlet direction of the plurality of diversion ports 262 faces the interior of the chamber 201 can be the same or different. In one example, the air outlet direction of some diversion ports 262 faces the interior of the chamber 201 at a first angle, and the air outlet direction of other diversion ports 262 faces the interior of the chamber 201 at a second angle. In another example, the air outlet direction of the diversion ports 262 is adjustable. During the process of the drying airflow flowing into the interior of the chamber 201 from the diversion ports 262, the air outlet end of the diversion ports 262 swings up and down or left and right, so that the drying airflow entering the chamber 201 from the diversion ports enters the chamber 201 at different angles, thereby obtaining a better drying effect.

[0050] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, except that the cover 24 of this embodiment is further provided with a telescopic member (not shown in the figure), and the diversion structure 26 is disposed on the telescopic member; the telescopic member can be controlled to telescopically move inside the chamber 201, thereby driving the diversion structure 26 to move inside the chamber 201, so as to adjust the distance and / or position of the diversion structure 26 extending into the chamber 201, and thus achieve a better drying effect. The telescopic member can be a telescopic rod or a corrugated hose disposed on the cover 24.

[0051] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 6-10 As shown, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments. The difference is that each chamber 201 in this embodiment is provided with an air inlet 222 and an air outlet 211. The air inlet 222 and the air outlet 211 are arranged vertically and staggered along the height direction of the chamber 201 to extend the flow path of the drying airflow in each chamber 201, thereby extending the drying time of the drying airflow on the underwear in the chamber 201 and improving the drying efficiency. The relative positions of the air inlet 222 and air outlet 211 of each chamber 201 are not limited. In one example, the air inlet 222 of each chamber 201 is positioned higher than the air outlet 211. For example, the air inlet 222 of each chamber 201 is positioned at the upper part of the chamber 201, and the air outlet 211 is positioned at the lower part of the chamber 201. This allows the drying airflow entering the chamber 201 to be dispersed from the upper part of the chamber 201 and enter the chamber 201. After making full contact with the clothes in the chamber 201, the airflow penetrates into the clothes and is finally discharged from the air outlet 211 located at the lower part of the chamber 201, thereby improving the drying effect and drying efficiency. In each pair of adjacent chambers 201, a connecting duct 231 is provided between the air outlet 211 of the previous chamber 201 and the air inlet 222 of the next chamber 201 to connect the two adjacent chambers 201. A drying duct 82 is connected to one of the chambers 201. The drying airflow in the drying duct 82 flows sequentially through the connected chamber 201 and the connecting duct 231 into multiple chambers 201 to dry the clothes in the multiple chambers 201. The flow direction of the drying airflow in each chamber 201 is referenced. Figure 9 and Figure 10 As indicated by the middle arrow.

[0052] When the garment processing equipment in this embodiment is a washer-dryer combo, by reasonably setting the positions of the air outlet 211 of the upper chamber 201 and the air inlet 222 of the lower chamber 201 on the connecting air duct 231, the cross-flow of washing water between multiple chambers 201 can be avoided. In one example, refer to... Figure 6In one example, the air outlet 211 of the upper chamber 201 is located below the connecting duct 231, and the air inlet 222 of the lower chamber 201 is located above the connecting duct 231, with the air inlet 222 of the lower chamber 201 positioned above the highest washing water level of the upper chamber 201 on the connecting duct 231. In another example (not shown in the figure), the air outlet 211 of the upper chamber 201 is located above the connecting duct 231, with the air outlet 211 of the upper chamber 201 positioned above the highest washing water level of its chamber 201 on the connecting duct 231, and the air inlet 222 of the lower chamber 201 is located below the connecting duct 231.

[0053] In this embodiment, a connecting air duct 231 is set between the multiple chambers 201 of the outer barrel assembly to realize the flow of drying air between the multiple chambers 201. The multiple chambers 201 share a set of drying equipment, which reduces the space occupied by the drying system while ensuring the drying effect and reducing the production cost.

[0054] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the outer tub assembly 2 of this embodiment is provided with a first air inlet 293 and a first air outlet 221. The first air inlet 293 is connected to the air inlet of the chamber 201 through which the drying airflow first flows, so as to introduce the drying airflow in the drying duct into the outer tub assembly 2. The first air outlet 221 is connected to the air outlet of the chamber 201 through which the drying airflow last flows, so as to discharge the humid and hot air generated by the multiple chambers 201 from the outer tub assembly 2. The first air inlet 293 is connected to the air outlet end of the drying duct, the first air outlet 221 is connected to the air inlet end of the drying duct, and the first air outlet 221 is connected to the air inlet end of the drying duct 82. The drying airflow in the drying duct 82 enters the outer tub assembly 2 through the first air inlet 293 and then flows back to the drying duct 82 through the first air outlet 221, so as to realize the circulation of the drying airflow.

[0055] Both the first air inlet 293 and the first air outlet 221 are located on the upper part of the outer tub assembly 2, allowing the drying assembly 8 to be positioned on the upper part of the outer wall of the outer tub assembly 2. This facilitates the even diffusion of the drying airflow from the outer tub assembly 2 into the interior of the outer tub assembly 2 to ensure full contact with the clothes, thus improving the drying effect. It also facilitates the rapid expulsion of hot and humid air from the outer tub assembly 2, improving drying efficiency. Furthermore, it avoids damage to the drying assembly 8 from washing water from garment processing equipment with a washing function. The positions of the first air inlet 293 and the first air outlet 221 on the outer tub assembly 2 are not limited. In one example, the outer tub assembly 2 includes a top plate 29, located at the top of the outer tub assembly 2. Top plate through holes 291 are provided on the top plate 29 at positions corresponding to the multiple chambers 201. The first air inlet 293 is formed on the top plate 29. The outer tub assembly 2 also includes an air outlet duct 224, which connects the air outlet of the chamber 201 through which the drying airflow finally flows to the first air outlet 221.

[0056] In one example, the positions of the first air inlet 293 and the first air outlet 221 are both higher than the highest washing water level of their respective chambers 201. By positioning the first air inlet 293 above the highest washing water level of the chamber 201, this embodiment prevents washing water from entering the drying duct 82 through the first air inlet 293 and causing electrical damage. Similarly, by positioning the first air outlet 221 above the highest washing water level of the chamber 201, this embodiment prevents washing water from flowing between multiple chambers 201 via the connecting duct 231, thus preventing cross-contamination of the washing water within each chamber 201.

[0057] In one example, the first air inlet 293 is positioned higher than the air inlet of the chamber 201 through which the drying airflow first flows, so that the drying airflow can enter the interior of each chamber 201 of the drying assembly more smoothly, and / or, the first air outlet 221 is positioned higher than the air outlet of the chamber 201 through which the drying airflow last flows. This allows the humid air in the chamber 201 to be quickly discharged from the chamber 201 through the first air outlet 221 and then enter the drying air duct 82 for circulation, improving drying efficiency.

[0058] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that the garment processing device of this embodiment has an auxiliary air duct (not shown in the figure) provided between at least two adjacent connecting air ducts 231. The auxiliary air duct can be controlled to directly connect the two adjacent connecting air ducts 231, and / or provide external airflow to the connecting air ducts 231 through the auxiliary air duct. The external airflow is an airflow that enhances the drying effect, an airflow that sterilizes, or an airflow that enhances the fragrance. The airflow that enhances the drying effect can be a drying airflow with a higher temperature. The location of the auxiliary channel can be determined according to the type of external airflow. For example, when the external airflow is an airflow that enhances the drying effect, the auxiliary channel is located between the two downstream connecting air ducts 231 of the drying airflow. When the external airflow is an airflow that sterilizes or enhances the effect, the auxiliary channel is located between the two upstream connecting air ducts 231 of the drying airflow.

[0059] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that each chamber 201 is provided with an inner tub 202, and each inner tub 202 is provided with a washing mechanism; multiple washing mechanisms can be controlled to handle different types of preset processing objects individually or simultaneously. This embodiment avoids cross-contamination between different types of preset washing objects by separating and washing them.

[0060] Other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the embodiments disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the following claims.

[0061] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes an outer drum assembly and a drying assembly, the drying assembly includes a drying air duct, and a drying airflow flows through the drying air duct. The outer barrel assembly forms a chamber; The garment processing equipment also includes a top cover assembly, which includes a cover body and a flow-diverting structure disposed on the cover body. The cover body covers the opening of the chamber and is used to open and close the chamber. The flow-diverting structure is connected to the drying air duct, and the drying airflow in the drying air duct is dispersed into the chamber through the flow-diverting structure. The outer tub assembly contains multiple independent chambers, and the cover is placed over at least one of the chambers. Each chamber has an air inlet and an air outlet, which are staggered and arranged vertically along the height of the chamber. In each pair of adjacent chambers, a connecting duct is provided between the air outlet of the previous chamber and the air inlet of the next chamber to connect the two adjacent chambers. When multiple chambers need to be dried, the drying airflow in the drying duct flows through the multiple chambers sequentially to dry the clothes inside the multiple chambers. An auxiliary air duct is provided between two adjacent connecting air ducts. The auxiliary air duct can be controlled to directly connect the two adjacent connecting air ducts and / or provide external airflow to the connecting air ducts through the auxiliary air duct.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diversion structure includes a diversion channel and multiple diversion ports located on the diversion channel. The diversion channel is connected to the drying air duct. After the drying airflow in the drying air duct enters the diversion channel, it is dispersed into the chamber through the multiple diversion ports.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer tub assembly includes an outer tub and a top plate disposed on the outer tub, the outer tub being integrally formed into the cavity; the top plate is formed with a top plate through hole, the top plate through hole corresponding to the opening of the cavity; The cover is disposed on the top plate and is used to open and close the through hole of the top plate; The top plate has a first air inlet, and the air outlet of the drying air duct is connected to the first air inlet; the cover has a connecting air duct, the air inlet of the connecting air duct is connected to the first air inlet, and the air outlet of the connecting air duct is connected to the air inlet of the diversion channel. When the cover closes the chamber, the first air inlet is connected to the connecting ventilation duct, so that the drying airflow enters the diversion channel from the first air inlet and the connecting ventilation duct.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The diversion channel is disposed on the inner wall surface of the cover, or the diversion channel is formed inside the cover.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The diversion channel has a shape adapted to the opening of the chamber.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The diversion channel is an annular channel, and the multiple diversion ports are evenly distributed along the circumference of the annular channel.

7. The garment processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air outlets of the multiple diversion ports are directed towards the cavity.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover is also provided with a telescopic component, and the diversion structure is disposed on the telescopic component; The telescopic component extends and retracts to adjust the distance and / or position of the diversion structure extending into the chamber.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first air inlet is connected to the air inlet of the chamber through which the drying airflow first flows; the outer barrel assembly is provided with a first air outlet, which is connected to the air outlet of the chamber through which the drying airflow last flows. The first air inlet is connected to the air outlet of the drying air duct, and the first air outlet is connected to the air inlet of the drying air duct. Both the first air inlet and the first air outlet are located on the upper part of the outer barrel assembly.

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