Condensation containers and clothing handling equipment

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of condensation technology, specifically relating to a condensation container and a garment processing device. The invention aims to solve the problem of difficulty in controlling the timing of the water outlet's opening and closing. The condensation container of this invention has a water storage chamber inside. The condensation container is equipped with a first inlet, an outlet, and an exhaust port communicating with the water storage chamber. The outlet is located at the bottom of the water storage chamber, and the first inlet and exhaust port are both above the outlet. A thermal switch is installed at the outlet. The thermal switch opens the outlet when the temperature at the outlet is greater than or equal to a preset temperature and closes the outlet when the temperature at the outlet is lower than the preset temperature. The garment processing device of this invention has the aforementioned condensation container mounted on a sealed door. Through this design, the timing of the outlet starting and stopping drainage during the condensation process is precisely controlled, resulting in good condensation effect and avoiding water waste.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of condensation technology, specifically relating to a condensation container and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Condensation refers to the condensation phenomenon that occurs when a gas or liquid is cooled. In production and daily life, water, which is inexpensive and has a high specific heat capacity, is often used as the condensation medium. To save water, condensation containers can be used to store cold water. The outer surface of the condensation container condenses the gas or liquid outside it. During condensation, the water inside the condensation container absorbs heat. After the water temperature rises to a certain level, the hot water needs to be drained, and then cold water is refilled into the condensation container.

[0003] In existing technology, the condensing container is provided with a first water inlet, a water outlet and an exhaust port that are connected to the water storage chamber inside it. The water outlet is provided with a water outlet valve for controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet. Water is injected into the condensing container through the first water inlet and hot water is discharged through the water outlet.

[0004] The timing of opening and closing the outlet of existing condensate containers is not easy to control. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, namely the difficulty in controlling the timing of opening and closing the outlet of the condenser container, this invention provides a condenser container with a water storage chamber inside. The condenser container is provided with a first water inlet, an outlet, and an exhaust port that communicate with the water storage chamber. The outlet is located at the bottom of the water storage chamber, and the first water inlet and the exhaust port are both above the outlet. A thermal switch is provided at the outlet. The thermal switch is used to open the outlet when the temperature at the outlet is greater than or equal to a preset temperature, and to close the outlet when the temperature at the outlet is lower than the preset temperature.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned condenser container, the thermal switch includes a thermal deformation sheet. The two opposite ends of the thermal deformation sheet are respectively fixed to the opposite sides of the water outlet. The projection of the thermal deformation sheet toward the water outlet covers the water outlet. When the temperature of the thermal deformation sheet is greater than or equal to a preset temperature, the middle part of the thermal deformation sheet bulges upward to open the water outlet. When the temperature of the thermal deformation sheet is less than the preset temperature, the bottom surface of the thermal deformation sheet is tightly attached to the periphery of the water outlet to close the water outlet.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned condensation container, the thermosensitive deformation sheet includes an upper deformation layer and a lower deformation layer, the upper deformation layer is formed on the upper surface of the lower deformation layer, and the thermal expansion coefficient of the upper deformation layer is greater than that of the lower deformation layer.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned condenser, the bottom surface of the thermosensitive deformation plate is covered with an elastic sealing layer. When the temperature of the thermosensitive deformation plate is lower than the preset temperature, the bottom surface of the thermosensitive deformation plate is tightly attached to the periphery of the water outlet through the elastic sealing layer to close the water outlet.

[0009] The present invention also provides a garment processing device, including the aforementioned condenser container. The garment processing device is equipped with a water supply pipe and a drying system. The side wall of the garment processing device is provided with a garment loading and unloading port that communicates with the garment drying chamber. A sealing door is provided at the garment loading and unloading port. The condenser container is located on the sealing door and is located on the side of the sealing door facing the garment drying chamber. The drying system is used to dry the garments in the garment drying chamber. The first water inlet is connected to the water supply pipe, the water outlet is connected to the drain pipe of the garment processing device, and the exhaust port is connected to the garment drying chamber. The garment processing device is also equipped with a valve for controlling the on / off state of the water supply pipe.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the water outlet of the water supply pipe is located above the condensation container and faces directly downwards. The first water inlet is located at the top of the condensation container and directly below the water outlet of the water supply pipe. There is a gap between the first water inlet and the water outlet of the water supply pipe. The area of ​​the first water inlet is larger than the area of ​​the water outlet of the water supply pipe. The exhaust port coincides with the first water inlet to form a water vapor opening. The water vapor opening is connected to the water outlet of the water supply pipe and the clothing drying chamber through the gap.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the valve includes a float and a guide limit frame. Both the float and the guide limit frame are located inside the water storage chamber. The upper end of the float is provided with a plug, which is directly below the water outlet of the water supply pipe. The guide limit frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water storage chamber. The float and the guide limit frame are slidably connected. The float can slide up and down along the guide limit frame. The float is used to drive the plug to seal the water outlet of the water supply pipe.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the clothing processing equipment further includes a water distributor, the drying system is a condensing drying system, a water storage chamber is formed inside the water distributor, a second water inlet is provided at the upper part of the water storage chamber, the second water inlet is used to connect with the water supply equipment, a water distribution port is provided on the side wall of the water storage chamber, the water distribution port is connected to the water inlet end of the water supply pipe, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system extends into the water storage chamber, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system is connected to the water storage chamber, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system is above the water distribution port, and the area of ​​the second water inlet is smaller than the area of ​​the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condenser drying system faces upward, and the downward projection of the second water inlet includes a first area within the range of the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condenser drying system and a second area outside the range of the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condenser drying system, wherein the area of ​​the first area is larger than the area of ​​the second area.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the sealing door includes a door ring and an outer cover. The door ring is installed at the clothing loading and unloading port and is openable and closable. The outer cover is located on the surface of the door ring facing the outside of the clothing processing equipment. The outer cover is a scalding cover. The condensation container includes an inner shell. The inner shell is basin-shaped and made of stainless steel. The basin opening of the inner shell is fixedly connected to the surface of the door ring facing the clothing drying chamber. The door ring, the outer cover, and the inner shell form a condensation container. The door ring, the outer cover, and the inner shell define a water storage chamber. The first water inlet and the water outlet are both located on the peripheral wall of the inner shell. The inner shell extends into the clothing loading and unloading port.

[0015] Those skilled in the art will understand that the condensing container of the present invention has a thermal switch installed at the outlet of the water storage chamber. The thermal switch is used to open the outlet when the temperature at the outlet is greater than or equal to a preset temperature, and to close the outlet when the temperature at the outlet is lower than the preset temperature. With this configuration, the outlet can be switched according to the temperature at the outlet. When the outlet temperature reaches the preset temperature, it indicates that the water temperature in the storage chamber is no longer sufficient for condensation. At this time, the thermal switch automatically opens the outlet to discharge hot water and then replenishes cold water, thus preventing a sharp decrease in condensation efficiency. When the outlet temperature drops below the preset temperature, the thermal switch automatically closes the outlet to stop drainage, preventing the discharge of cold water and avoiding waste. The timing of drainage and stopping drainage is precisely controlled. In addition, the outlet is located at the bottom of the water storage chamber. When draining, the lower layer of hot water is discharged first, and the upper layer of hot water gradually sinks to fill the space left by the lower layer of hot water. When water is replenished from above the outlet, the injected cold water fills the space left by the upper layer of hot water. The thermal switch will only close the outlet after there is no more hot water at the bottom of the water storage chamber, which can ensure that the hot water in the water storage chamber is completely drained and the temperature of the condenser container is low after the cold water is re-injected, resulting in a good condensation effect. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the condenser container proposed in this invention before water injection;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the condenser container proposed in this invention after water filling is completed;

[0019] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the condenser container proposed in this invention during drainage;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the thermosensitive deformation sheet in an embodiment of the condenser container proposed in this invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser container before water injection, representing an embodiment of the clothing treatment device proposed in this invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser container after water filling is completed in an embodiment of the clothing treatment device proposed in this invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser container during drainage in an embodiment of the clothing processing device proposed in this invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the water separator in an embodiment of the clothing processing device proposed in this invention.

[0025] In the attached diagram: 100, condenser container; 110, water storage chamber; 120, water outlet; 130, water vapor opening; 140, thermostatic deformation sheet; 141, upper deformation layer; 142, lower deformation layer; 143, elastic sealing layer; 150, inner shell; 160, door ring; 200, valve; 210, float; 220, guide limit frame; 230, plug; 300, water supply pipe; 400, sealing door; 500, clothing retrieval device. 510, Sealing ring; 600, Drying system; 610, Hot air duct; 620, Fan heating module; 630, Condenser; 640, Water inlet pipe; 700, Clothes drying chamber; 710, Outer chamber; 720, Inner chamber; 810, Drain pipe; 820, Drain pump; 830, Inner drum; 840, Outer drum; 900, Water distributor; 910, Water storage chamber; 920, Second water inlet; 930, Water distributor. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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 application scenarios.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] Existing condenser containers control the opening and closing of the water outlet via an outlet valve. However, the timing of opening and closing the outlet is difficult to control. If the outlet opens too early, the water in the condenser container will be discharged before it has fully absorbed heat, resulting in water waste. If the outlet opens too late, the water temperature in the condenser container will be too high, failing to meet the condensation requirements and causing condensation failure. If the outlet closes too early, the hot water cannot be completely drained, and the residual hot water in the condenser container will affect the condensation effect after adding cold water. If the outlet closes too late, the added cold water will be discharged, resulting in water waste.

[0030] In addition, the design of the outlet and outlet valve in the existing condenser makes it difficult to completely drain the hot water during drainage. The residual hot water after refilling with cold water will affect the condensation effect of the condenser.

[0031] To address the aforementioned problems, the inventors of this invention installed a thermal switch at the outlet of the water storage chamber in the condensing container. The thermal switch opens the outlet when the temperature at the outlet is greater than or equal to a preset temperature and closes it when the temperature falls below the preset temperature. Thus, the outlet is opened and closed based on the temperature at the outlet. When the outlet temperature reaches the preset temperature, indicating that the water temperature in the storage chamber is insufficient for condensation efficiency, the thermal switch automatically opens the outlet to discharge hot water, which is then replenished with cold water through the first inlet, preventing a sharp drop in condensation efficiency. When the outlet temperature drops below the preset temperature, the thermal switch automatically closes the outlet, stopping drainage and preventing the discharge of cold water, thus avoiding waste. The timing of starting and stopping drainage is precisely controlled. In addition, the outlet is located at the bottom of the water storage chamber. When draining, the lower layer of hot water is discharged first, and the upper layer of hot water gradually sinks to fill the space left by the lower layer of hot water. When water is replenished from above the outlet, the injected cold water fills the space left by the upper layer of hot water. The thermal switch will only close the outlet after there is no more hot water at the bottom of the water storage chamber, which can ensure that the hot water in the water storage chamber is completely drained and the temperature of the condenser container is low after the cold water is re-injected, resulting in a good condensation effect.

[0032] The preferred technical solutions of the condenser container and clothing processing equipment of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the proposed condenser container before water injection. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the proposed condenser container after water filling is completed. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the proposed condensate container during drainage. Figures 1-3 As shown, the condenser 100 of the present invention has a water storage chamber 110 formed inside. The condenser 100 is provided with a first water inlet, a water outlet 120 and an exhaust port that communicate with the water storage chamber 110. The water outlet 120 is located at the bottom of the water storage chamber 110. The first water inlet and the exhaust port are both above the water outlet 120. A thermal switch is provided at the water outlet 120. The thermal switch is used to open the water outlet 120 when the temperature at the water outlet 120 is greater than or equal to a preset temperature, and to close the water outlet 120 when the temperature at the water outlet 120 is lower than the preset temperature.

[0034] It is understandable that the first water inlet is used to inject cold water into the water storage chamber 110 from top to bottom, and the exhaust port is used to discharge the air in the water storage chamber 110 displaced by the injected cold water. The first water inlet and the exhaust port can be combined into a water-air opening 130, through which water is injected and air is vented. The first water inlet and the exhaust port can also be two openings respectively set on the condenser container 100.

[0035] In use, a preset temperature is set for the thermal switch to turn on. Cold water is injected into the water storage chamber 110 through the first water inlet. The cold water absorbs heat, causing the gas or liquid outside the condenser container 100 to condense on the surface of the condenser container 100. During the condensation process, the water temperature in the water storage chamber 110 rises. After condensation has been going on for a period of time, the water temperature in the water storage chamber 110 rises. When the thermal switch at the water outlet 120 senses that the water temperature at the water outlet 120 has reached the preset temperature, it opens the water outlet 120 to discharge the hot water in the water storage chamber 110. Then, cold water is injected into the water storage chamber 110 through the first water inlet. When the injected cold water sinks to the water outlet 120, the thermal switch at the water outlet 120 senses that the water temperature at the water outlet 120 is lower than the preset temperature and closes the water outlet 120 to prevent the cold water from flowing out.

[0036] As cold water is slowly injected through the first inlet above the outlet 120, the injected cold water will be above the hot water. When the outlet 120 drains water, the water in the storage chamber 110 will be discharged layer by layer from the bottom of the storage chamber 110. That is, the hot water in the lower layer of the storage chamber 110 will be discharged first, so that the injected cold water will gradually sink until the cold water sinks to the outlet 120.

[0037] In the above embodiments, the timing of starting and stopping drainage is precisely controlled, which ensures the condensation effect while avoiding water waste. It also ensures that the hot water in the water storage chamber 110 is drained and the temperature of the condensation container 100 after refilling with cold water is low, resulting in a good condensation effect.

[0038] In some possible implementations, the thermal switch includes a thermal deformation sheet 140, with its two opposite ends fixed to opposite sides of the outlet 120. The projection of the thermal deformation sheet 140 toward the outlet 120 covers the outlet 120. When the temperature of the thermal deformation sheet 140 is greater than or equal to a preset temperature, the middle part of the thermal deformation sheet 140 bulges upward to open the outlet 120. When the temperature of the thermal deformation sheet 140 is less than the preset temperature, the bottom surface of the thermal deformation sheet 140 is in close contact with the periphery of the outlet 120 to close the outlet 120.

[0039] This design eliminates the need for complex circuitry, resulting in a simple structure, convenient layout, and easy control of the outlet 120 based on the temperature at the outlet 120 at the bottom of the water storage chamber 110.

[0040] In other examples, the thermal switch may also be another switch that places the heat-sensing element at the outlet 120.

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the thermosensitive deformation plate in an embodiment of the proposed condenser container. Figure 4 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the thermosensitive deformation sheet 140 includes an upper deformation layer 141 and a lower deformation layer 142, the upper deformation layer 141 is formed on the upper surface of the lower deformation layer 142, and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the upper deformation layer 141 is greater than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the lower deformation layer 142.

[0042] For example, the upper deformation layer 141 and the lower deformation layer 142 can be made of metal materials with different coefficients of thermal expansion, which is beneficial for the upper deformation layer 141 and the lower deformation layer 142 to be integrally formed.

[0043] With this configuration, when the temperature changes, the deformation of the upper deformation layer 141 is greater than that of the lower deformation layer 142, which facilitates the protrusion of the middle part of the thermosensitive deformation plate 140 to open the water outlet 120, and is also inexpensive.

[0044] In some examples, the thermostatically deformable element 140 can also be made of a material with a large coefficient of thermal expansion, which makes manufacturing easier. During the condensation process in the condenser container 100, the water temperature continuously rises, and the thermostatically deformable element 140 expands and deforms with the temperature increase. Due to water pressure, when the deformation of the thermostatically deformable element 140 is small, the middle part of the thermostatically deformable element 140 first bulges downwards, sealing the outlet 120 more tightly. As the temperature becomes higher, under the constraint of the bottom surface of the water storage chamber 110, there is no space for the thermostatically deformable element 140 to bulge downwards further. The middle part of the thermostatically deformable element 140 will then quickly bulge upwards, connecting the space below the middle part of the thermostatically deformable element 140 with the outlet 120, thereby opening the outlet 120.

[0045] In some other embodiments, the thermosensitive deformation sheet 140 may be made of shape memory alloy, so that the thermosensitive deformation sheet 140 remains flat when its temperature is below a preset temperature, and its middle part bends upward when its temperature is equal to or above the preset temperature.

[0046] like Figure 4 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the bottom surface of the thermosensitive deformation sheet 140 is covered with an elastic sealing layer 143. When the temperature of the thermosensitive deformation sheet 140 is lower than the preset temperature, the bottom surface of the thermosensitive deformation sheet 140 is tightly attached to the periphery of the water outlet 120 through the elastic sealing layer 143 to close the water outlet 120.

[0047] For example, the elastic sealing layer 143 can be a rubber layer, silicone layer, etc., and can be coated to cover the bottom surface of the thermosensitive deformation sheet 140.

[0048] With this setting, when the temperature of the thermal deformation sheet 140 is lower than the preset temperature, the sealing effect on the outlet 120 is good.

[0049] In some possible implementations, the condenser 100 is made of stainless steel.

[0050] With this configuration, the condenser container 100 has high thermal conductivity, which facilitates the water in the water storage chamber 110 to absorb heat from the air in the clothes drying chamber 700 through the condenser container 100, resulting in good condensation effect. In addition, the stainless steel has good corrosion resistance and a long service life.

[0051] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser container of an embodiment of the proposed clothing treatment device before water injection. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser container after water filling, representing an embodiment of the proposed garment processing device. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser container during drainage in an embodiment of the proposed garment processing device. Figures 5-7 And see Figures 1-4 As shown, the clothing processing device of the present invention includes the aforementioned condenser 100, a water supply pipe 300 and a drying system 600 disposed inside the clothing processing device, a clothing loading and unloading port 500 connected to the clothing drying chamber 700 provided on the side wall of the clothing processing device, a sealing door 400 disposed at the clothing loading and unloading port 500, the condenser 100 disposed on the sealing door 400 and disposed on the side of the sealing door 400 facing the clothing drying chamber 700, the drying system 600 is used to dry the clothes in the clothing drying chamber 700, the first water inlet is connected to the water supply pipe 300, the water outlet 120 is connected to the drain pipe 810 of the clothing processing device, the exhaust port is connected to the clothing drying chamber 700, and a valve 200 for controlling the on / off of the water supply pipe 300 is also disposed inside the clothing processing device.

[0052] It is understood that both the air supply end and the air inlet end of the drying system 600 are connected to the clothes drying chamber 700. The drying system 600 includes a hot air duct 610 and a fan heating module 620 installed in the hot air duct 610. The fan heating module 620 includes a fan and a heater. Both the air supply end and the air inlet end of the hot air duct 610 are connected to the clothes drying chamber 700. The drying system 600 can be a condenser drying system or a hot air drying system. When the drying system 600 is a condenser drying system, it also includes a condenser 630. The air inlet end of the condenser 630 serves as the air inlet end of the drying system 600 and is connected to the clothes drying chamber 700. The air outlet end of the condenser 630 is connected to the air inlet end of the hot air duct 610. The water outlet end of the condenser 630 is connected to the drain pipe 810 of the clothes processing equipment. In addition, a drain pump 820 can be installed on the drain pipe 810 to achieve top drainage.

[0053] In the above embodiments, the timing of the start and stop of drainage of the condensing container 100 is precisely controlled. This ensures the condensation effect while avoiding water waste, and also ensures that the hot water in the water storage chamber 110 is completely drained. After the condensing container 100 is refilled with cold water, the temperature is low, resulting in a good condensation effect.

[0054] Furthermore, existing dryers, washer-dryer combos, and other garment processing equipment with drying functions send hot air into the garment drying chamber 700 via the drying system 600. This hot air dries the clothes inside the drying chamber 700. The high humidity inside the drying chamber 700 leads to low drying efficiency, long drying times, and high energy consumption. Moreover, the sealed door 400 of existing garment processing equipment cannot store cold water to absorb heat. The sealed door 400 reaches high temperatures during the drying process, which can easily burn users and cause a significant increase in ambient temperature. If the drying system 600 adopts a condenser drying system, the condenser drying system directly contacts the humid air with a continuously supplied condensing water, condensing the moisture in the air, and then heating the condensed air before sending it back into the garment drying chamber 700 to exchange heat with the clothes and evaporate the moisture. During the drying process, to ensure the condensation effect on the intake air, the condenser drying system requires a continuous and large supply of condensing water. After contacting the humid air, the condensing water flows directly into the drain pipe 810 of the garment processing equipment for discharge. This results in high water consumption and significant water waste during the drying process. Furthermore, because the air comes into direct contact with the condensing water during condensation, the humidity of the air delivered into the garment drying chamber 700 by the condenser drying system remains high. In addition, the air intake of the condenser drying system is condensed by a large amount of condensing water before being heated, resulting in significant heat loss. The heater of the condenser drying system must operate continuously at a power of over 1.8kW for extended periods, leading to high energy consumption.

[0055] In the above embodiment, by setting a condenser container 100 on the sealing door 400 and configuring a water supply pipe 300 inside the clothing processing equipment, during drying, the sealing door 400 is closed, and after the valve 200 is opened, cold water is supplied to the water storage chamber 110 through the water supply pipe 300 via the first water inlet. The condenser container 100, which stores cold water, can condense the air flowing through its surface in the clothing drying chamber 700 to remove moisture from the air. When the temperature at the outlet 120 reaches the preset temperature, the outlet 120 is automatically opened via a thermal switch to discharge the hot water in the water storage chamber 110, and then the valve 200 is reopened to replenish cold water into the water storage chamber 110 through the water supply pipe 300. When the temperature at the outlet 120 falls below the preset temperature, the outlet 120 is automatically closed via a thermal switch, and this cycle continues.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the condenser container 100 installed on the sealing door 400 condenses the air inside the clothes drying chamber 700, reducing the humidity of the air entering the clothes drying chamber 700, improving drying efficiency, shortening drying time, and reducing energy consumption. When the drying system 600 adopts a condensing drying system, the amount of condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system can also be reduced. Since the condensing water supplied to the condensing drying system condenses the air drawn in and is then directly discharged, while the cold water supplied to the water storage chamber 110 is retained in the water storage chamber 110 to absorb heat and is discharged after reaching a certain temperature, the utilization rate of the water supplied to the water storage chamber 110 is higher. During the drying process, by installing the condenser container 100 on the sealing door 400 to condense the air supplied to the clothes drying chamber 700, water is saved even more. In addition, by absorbing the heat of the air inside the clothes drying chamber 700 through the cold water in the condenser container 100, the temperature of the sealing door 400 can be prevented from becoming too high, which could cause burns to the user or significantly increase the ambient temperature.

[0057] In the embodiment where the drying system 600 employs a condenser drying system, the reduced amount of condensing water supplied to the system results in less heat being carried away from the air by the flowing condensing water. Consequently, more heat is recovered from the air entering the system, reducing the load on the heater and / or increasing the temperature of the air entering the drying chamber 700. This leads to energy savings and / or improved drying efficiency. Furthermore, the air undergoes two stages of condensation—through the condenser drying system and the condenser container 100 on the sealing door 400—extending the condensation path and improving the condensation effect.

[0058] In some possible implementations, the sealing door 400 includes a door ring 160 and an outer cover. The door ring 160 is closable and installed at the clothing loading / unloading port 500. The outer cover is located on the surface of the door ring 160 facing the outside of the clothing handling equipment. The condenser container 100 includes an inner shell 150, which is basin-shaped. The rim of the inner shell 150 is fixedly connected to the surface of the door ring 160 facing the clothing drying chamber 700. The door ring 160, the outer cover, and the inner shell 150 form the condenser container 100. The door ring 160, the outer cover, and the inner shell 150 define a water storage chamber 110. The first water inlet and the water outlet 120 are both located on the peripheral wall of the inner shell 150. The inner shell 150 extends into the clothing loading / unloading port 500.

[0059] It is understandable that the inner shell 150 is a vertical basin-shaped structure with a large opening and a small bottom, with the bottom of the basin facing the clothes drying chamber 700, and the peripheral wall of the inner shell 150 sloping from the opening to the bottom towards the middle.

[0060] This design makes it easy to form the condenser container 100 and the water storage chamber 110. The structure is simple, and the inner shell 150 with its basin-shaped structure allows the water droplets formed by condensation on its outer surface to slide quickly, which is conducive to the water droplets sliding down by their own gravity.

[0061] In some examples, one side of the door ring 160 may be hinged to the position corresponding to the clothing access opening 500.

[0062] In some embodiments, the sealing door 400 is a transparent door, and the inner shell 150 is made of a transparent material. This facilitates observation of the interior of the clothes drying chamber 700.

[0063] In some possible implementations, the outer cover is a heat shield. This minimizes the temperature outside the sealed door 400.

[0064] In some possible implementations, the inner shell 150 is made of stainless steel. This improves the condensation effect on the surface of the inner shell 150.

[0065] In some examples, such as drum dryers or washer-dryer combos, the garment handling equipment includes an outer drum 840 and an inner drum 830. The inner drum 830 is rotatably installed inside the outer drum 840. The inner drum 830 has multiple water passage holes. The garment drying chamber 700 includes an inner cavity 720 located inside the inner drum 830 and an outer cavity 710 located between the outer drum 840 and the inner drum 830. The garment loading / unloading port 500 is connected to both the inner cavity 720 and the outer cavity 710. The garments to be dried are contained in the inner drum 830. The bottom of the outer cavity 710 has a drain outlet connected to a drain pipe 810, and the water outlet 120 is connected to the outer cavity 710.

[0066] With this design, during the drying process, the inner drum 830 can rotate the clothes to be dried, allowing them to come into more thorough contact with the hot air and resulting in higher drying efficiency.

[0067] In some possible implementations, the lower edge of the condenser 100 is outside the inner cavity 720.

[0068] For example, in the condenser 100 formed by the inner shell 150, the outer cover and the door ring 160, the lower edge of the inner shell 150 is outside the inner cavity 720.

[0069] With this configuration, the condensate that condenses on the surface of the condensing container 100 flows into the drain pipe 810 through the outer cavity 710 between the inner cylinder 830 and the outer cylinder 840, which facilitates the discharge of the condensate that condenses on the surface of the condensing container 100. At the same time, it can prevent condensate from entering the inner cavity 720 and reducing the drying efficiency.

[0070] In some examples, the outlet of the condenser 630 of the condenser drying system is located in the outer cavity 710 between the inner drum 830 and the outer drum 840, and is connected to the drain pipe 810 through the outer cavity 710. This arrangement facilitates drainage and does not affect the drying efficiency of the clothes.

[0071] In some possible implementations, the outlet of the water supply pipe 300 is located above the condenser container 100 and faces directly downwards. The first water inlet is located at the top of the condenser container 100 and directly below the outlet of the water supply pipe 300. There is a gap between the first water inlet and the outlet of the water supply pipe 300. The area of ​​the first water inlet is larger than the area of ​​the outlet of the water supply pipe 300. The exhaust port coincides with the first water inlet to form a water vapor opening 130. The water vapor opening 130 is connected to the outlet of the water supply pipe 300 and the clothes drying chamber 700 through the gap.

[0072] For example, a sealing ring 510 is provided at the clothing loading / unloading port 500 to connect the outer wall of the clothing handling device and the cavity wall of the clothing drying chamber 700. The water outlet of the water supply pipe 300 passes through the sealing ring 510 from top to bottom. In an embodiment with an inner drum 830 and an outer drum 840, the sealing ring 510 is located between the outer drum 840 and the outer wall of the clothing handling device. The sealing ring 510 connects the outer drum 840 and the outer wall of the clothing handling device, and water at the clothing loading / unloading port 500 can flow into the outer cavity 710 along the surface of the sealing ring 510.

[0073] With this configuration, it is convenient, efficient and splash-proof for the water outlet of the water supply pipe 300 to inject water into the water inlet. The exhaust port coincides with the first water inlet to form a water-air opening 130. Only one opening is needed for water inlet and exhaust, making manufacturing more convenient.

[0074] In some possible implementations, valve 200 includes float 210 and guide limit frame 220. Both float 210 and guide limit frame 220 are located inside water storage chamber 110. The upper end of float 210 is provided with plug 230, which is directly below the outlet end of water supply pipe 300. Guide limit frame 220 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of water storage chamber 110. Float 210 is slidably connected to guide limit frame 220. Float 210 can slide up and down along guide limit frame 220. Float 210 is used to drive plug 230 to seal the outlet end of water supply pipe 300.

[0075] Understandably, the float 210 is made of a low-density material, with a density much lower than that of water. Under the buoyancy of the water in the water storage chamber 110, the float 210 moves up and down along the guide limit frame 220, causing the plug 230 at its upper end to move up and down as well, thereby sealing or opening the outlet end of the water supply pipe 300. The float 210 can be either slender or short and thick, depending on the need. When the float 210 is short and thick, the size of the plug 230 is larger than the opening of the sliding channel of the guide limit frame 220 to prevent the float 210 from falling out; when the float 210 is slender, it can be kept within the sliding channel of the limit component, preventing the float 210 from coming off.

[0076] For example, the guide limit frame 220 may include a connecting frame and a sleeve. The sleeve is vertically arranged and extends through the top and bottom. The inner cavity 720 of the sleeve is adapted to the float 210. The float 210 can slide up and down inside the sleeve. The upper end of the float 210 extends out from the upper end of the sleeve and is fixedly connected to the center of the lower surface of the plug 230.

[0077] With this configuration, the buoyancy of the water in the water storage chamber 110 can be used to block the outlet of the water supply pipe 300. When the water volume in the water storage chamber 110 is insufficient, the plug 230 is below the outlet of the water supply pipe 300. Water can be injected into the water storage chamber 110 through the first inlet at the outlet of the water supply pipe 300. The guide limit frame 220 restricts the plug 230 to move only up and down, which helps the plug 230 to accurately block the outlet of the water supply pipe 300 and realizes automatic control of water supply.

[0078] In some cases, the plug 230 may be a cone plug with an outer layer of elastic material, which can improve the sealing effect on the outlet end of the water supply pipe 300.

[0079] Of course, in some other embodiments, valve 200 may also be a solenoid valve, pneumatic valve, etc. installed on water supply pipe 300.

[0080] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the condenser container during drainage in an embodiment of the proposed garment processing device, as shown. Figure 8 And see Figures 5-7As shown, in some possible embodiments, the garment processing equipment further includes a water distributor 900, and the drying system 600 is a condensing drying system. A water storage chamber 910 is formed inside the water distributor 900. A second water inlet 920 is provided at the upper part of the water storage chamber 910. The second water inlet 920 is used to communicate with the water supply equipment. A water distribution port 930 is provided on the side wall of the water storage chamber 910. The water distribution port 930 is connected to the water inlet end of the water supply pipe 300. The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system extends into the water storage chamber 910. The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system is connected to the water storage chamber 910. The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system is above the water distribution port 930. The area of ​​the second water inlet 920 is smaller than the area of ​​the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system.

[0081] This configuration ensures that water supplied through the second inlet 920 is first depressurized in the storage chamber 910 before being supplied to the water replenishment pipe 300 and the inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system. This prevents excessive water pressure from causing splashing or blockage at the outlet of the water replenishment pipe when it is directly connected to the tap water pipe. When the water level in the storage chamber 910 reaches the inlet of the condensing drying system's inlet pipe 640, the water flows into the inlet of the condensing drying system's inlet pipe 640. The inlet of the condensing drying system's inlet pipe 640 limits the water level in the storage chamber 910, thereby limiting the pressure of the water entering the water replenishment pipe 300. Especially when valve 200 is a float valve, this prevents the float valve from failing to block the outlet of the water replenishment pipe 300 due to buoyancy, and also allows for a reduction in the size of the float valve. In addition, the area of ​​the second water inlet 920 is smaller than the area of ​​the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system, which ensures that excess water can flow into the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system.

[0082] In some possible implementations, the inlet end of the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system faces upward, and the downward projection of the second water inlet 920 includes a first region within the range of the inlet end of the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system and a second region outside the range of the inlet end of the water inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system, wherein the area of ​​the first region is larger than the area of ​​the second region.

[0083] With this configuration, most of the water flowing in through the second inlet 920 enters the inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system, while a small portion is stored in the water storage chamber 910 and flows into the water supply pipe 300 through the water storage chamber 910. When the pressure of the water supplied from the second inlet 920 is particularly high and the pressure relief capacity of the water storage chamber 910 alone is insufficient, pressure relief can be achieved through the inlet end of the inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system. The pressure relief effect is good, ensuring that the water pressure flowing into the water supply pipe 300 does not exceed the pressure generated by the water level at the inlet end of the inlet pipe 640 of the condensing drying system.

[0084] In some possible implementations, the air supply end of the drying system 600 is located on the side of the clothes drying chamber 700 where the clothes loading and unloading port 500 is located. The air supply end of the drying system 600 is located above the condenser container 100. The air supply direction of the air supply end of the drying system 600 is inclined downward and faces into the clothes handling equipment. The condenser container 100 is on the air supply path of the air supply end of the drying system 600.

[0085] With this configuration, the hot air delivered from the air supply end of the drying system 600 is first condensed on the surface of the condenser container 100 before coming into contact with the clothes, which can improve the condensation efficiency and make the air in the clothes drying chamber 700 drier, resulting in a better drying effect.

[0086] In some possible implementations, the air inlet of the drying system 600 is located on the side of the clothes drying chamber 700 opposite to the clothes loading / unloading port 500, and the air inlet of the drying system 600 is located at the upper part of the clothes drying chamber 700. This helps to improve the utilization efficiency of hot air.

[0087] For example, the air inlet and water outlet of the condenser 630 in the condensing drying system are both connected to the outer cavity 710 between the outer cylinder 840 and the inner cylinder 830 through an opening.

[0088] The clothing processing equipment of the present invention can be a dryer, or a washer-dryer combo machine, or other clothing processing equipment with drying function.

[0089] 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, Including condenser containers; The condenser has a water storage chamber inside. The condenser is provided with a first water inlet, a water outlet and an exhaust port that communicate with the water storage chamber. The water outlet is located at the bottom of the water storage chamber. The first water inlet and the exhaust port are both above the water outlet. A thermal switch is provided at the water outlet. The thermal switch is used to open the water outlet when the temperature at the water outlet is greater than or equal to a preset temperature, and to close the water outlet when the temperature at the water outlet is lower than the preset temperature. The garment processing equipment is equipped with a water supply pipe and a drying system. The side wall of the garment processing equipment is provided with a garment loading and unloading port that connects to the garment drying chamber. A sealing door is provided at the garment loading and unloading port. The condensation container is located on the sealing door and is located on the side of the sealing door facing the garment drying chamber. The drying system is used to dry the garments in the garment drying chamber. The first water inlet is connected to the water supply pipe, the water outlet is connected to the drain pipe of the clothing processing equipment, and the exhaust port is connected to the clothing drying chamber. The garment processing equipment is also equipped with a valve for controlling the on / off state of the water supply pipe; It also includes a water distributor, and the drying system is a condensing drying system; The water distributor has a water storage chamber, and a second water inlet is provided at the upper part of the water storage chamber. The second water inlet is used to connect with the water supply equipment. A water distribution port is provided on the side wall of the water storage chamber. The water distribution port is connected to the water inlet end of the water supply pipe. The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system extends into the water storage chamber and is connected to the water storage chamber.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thermal switch includes a thermal deformation sheet, with its two opposite ends fixed to opposite sides of the water outlet, and the projection of the thermal deformation sheet toward the water outlet covering the water outlet. When the temperature of the thermal deformation sheet is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the middle part of the thermal deformation sheet bulges upward to open the water outlet; When the temperature of the thermal deformation sheet is lower than the preset temperature, the bottom surface of the thermal deformation sheet is in close contact with the perimeter of the water outlet to close the water outlet.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The thermally sensitive deformation sheet includes an upper deformation layer and a lower deformation layer. The upper deformation layer is formed on the upper surface of the lower deformation layer, and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the upper deformation layer is greater than that of the lower deformation layer.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the thermosensitive deformation sheet is covered with an elastic sealing layer; When the temperature of the thermosensitive deformation sheet is lower than the preset temperature, the bottom surface of the thermosensitive deformation sheet is tightly attached to the periphery of the water outlet through the elastic sealing layer to close the water outlet.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet of the water supply pipe is located above the condenser container, and the water outlet of the water supply pipe faces directly downwards. The first water inlet is located at the top of the condenser container, directly below the water outlet of the water supply pipe. There is a gap between the first water inlet and the water outlet of the water supply pipe. The area of ​​the first water inlet is larger than the area of ​​the water outlet of the water supply pipe. The exhaust port coincides with the first water inlet to form a water vapor opening. The water vapor opening communicates with the water outlet of the water supply pipe and the clothes drying chamber through the gap.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The valve includes a float and a guide limit frame. Both the float and the guide limit frame are located inside the water storage chamber. The upper end of the float is provided with a plug, which is directly below the outlet end of the water supply pipe. The guide limit frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the water storage chamber. The float and the guide limit frame are slidably connected. The float can slide up and down along the guide limit frame. The float is used to drive the plug to seal the outlet end of the water supply pipe.

7. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system is above the water distribution port, and the area of ​​the second water inlet is smaller than the area of ​​the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system faces upward, and the downward projection of the second water inlet includes a first region within the range of the inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system and a second region outside the range of the inlet end of the water inlet pipe of the condensing drying system, wherein the area of ​​the first region is larger than the area of ​​the second region.

9. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The sealing door includes a door ring and an outer cover. The door ring is closable and installed at the clothing loading and unloading port. The outer cover is located on the surface of the door ring facing the outside of the clothing handling equipment. The outer cover is a heat-proof cover. The condenser container includes an inner shell, which is basin-shaped and made of stainless steel. The basin opening of the inner shell is fixedly connected to the surface of the door ring facing the clothes drying chamber. The door ring, the outer cover, and the inner shell form the condenser container. The door ring, the outer cover, and the inner shell define the water storage chamber. The first water inlet and the water outlet are both located on the peripheral wall of the inner shell. The inner shell extends into the clothes loading and unloading opening.

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