Clothes processing device and dryness determination method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothing processing device and a method for judging whether the clothing is dry, and belongs to the technical field of clothing processing devices. The outer barrel assembly of the clothing processing device is provided with multiple chambers, a rotatable inner barrel is provided in the first chamber of the multiple chambers, and a support structure is provided in the inner barrel; the drying assembly includes a drying air duct, which is connected to the multiple chambers to deliver drying airflow to the multiple chambers; the temperature detection module is used to detect the inlet air temperature, outlet air temperature of the multiple chambers and the temperature of the preset treatment object placed on the support structure; the control module is configured to determine whether the clothing dryness judgment condition is met based on the inlet air temperature, outlet air temperature of the multiple chambers and the temperature of the preset treatment object. The present invention realizes synchronous drying of different treatment objects in different chambers based on the inlet air temperature, outlet air temperature of the multiple chambers and the temperature of the preset treatment object, thereby achieving precise drying of clothing, improving drying efficiency and enhancing drying effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of garment processing equipment technology, and in particular to a garment processing device and a method for determining the dryness of garments. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, different types of clothing are processed in separate areas to avoid cross-contamination. However, when clothes need to be dried, how to achieve simultaneous drying of different types of clothing in different processing areas is a problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

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

[0004] The first aspect of this invention provides a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising:

[0005] An outer tub assembly is provided with multiple chambers, and a rotatable inner tub is provided in the first chamber of the multiple chambers. A support structure is provided inside the inner tub.

[0006] A drying assembly, the drying assembly including a drying air duct communicating with a plurality of chambers to deliver a drying airflow into the plurality of chambers;

[0007] A temperature detection module is used to detect the inlet air temperature, outlet air temperature of the multiple chambers, and the temperature of the preset processing object placed on the support structure.

[0008] The control module is configured to determine whether the clothing drying conditions have been met based on the inlet air temperature, the outlet air temperature, and the temperature of the preset processing object in the plurality of chambers.

[0009] Optionally, the temperature detection module includes multiple temperature sensors, with the temperature sensors respectively installed on the support structure, at the air inlet and air outlet of each chamber.

[0010] Further optionally, the support structure has a contoured structure adapted to a preset processing object, and the surface of the contoured structure is provided with a plurality of temperature sensors.

[0011] Optionally, the outer tub assembly is further provided with a connecting air duct, which connects two adjacent chambers; the drying air duct is connected to one of the chambers, and the drying airflow in the drying air duct circulates through the chamber connected to it and the connecting air duct in multiple chambers to dry the clothes in multiple chambers.

[0012] Further optionally, each of the chambers is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet and the air outlet being arranged vertically along the height direction of the chamber; in each pair of adjacent chambers, the connecting air duct is located between the air outlet of the previous chamber and the air inlet of the next chamber, so as to connect the two adjacent chambers.

[0013] Optionally, the outer tub assembly is provided with a first air inlet and a first air outlet, the first air inlet being connected to the air outlet end of the drying air duct, the first air outlet being connected to the air inlet end of the drying air duct, and both the first air inlet and the first air outlet being located at the upper part of the outer tub assembly.

[0014] A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for determining the dryness of a garment processing device, the method being applied to the garment processing device as described in the first aspect of the present invention, the method comprising:

[0015] Obtain the inlet and outlet air temperatures of the multiple chambers;

[0016] Obtain the temperature of a preset processing object placed on the support structure;

[0017] Whether the conditions for determining whether the clothes are dry are met is determined based on the inlet air temperature, the outlet air temperature, and the temperature of the preset processing object in the multiple chambers.

[0018] Further optionally, determining whether the drying condition is met based on the inlet air temperature of the plurality of chambers, the outlet air temperature, and the temperature of the preset processing object includes:

[0019] Determine the first temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air temperatures of each of the chambers;

[0020] Determine a second temperature difference between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object;

[0021] Whether the conditions for determining whether the clothing is dry are determined based on the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference in each of the chambers.

[0022] Further optionally, determining the second temperature difference between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object includes:

[0023] The temperatures of multiple preset processing objects at different locations of the support structure are obtained;

[0024] Determine multiple second temperature differences between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects.

[0025] Further optionally, the step of determining whether the drying condition is met based on the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference of each of the chambers includes...

[0026] When the first temperature difference in each of the chambers reaches the first preset temperature difference, and multiple second temperature differences reach the second preset temperature difference, the condition for determining that the clothing is dry is determined.

[0027] Further, optionally, the interference determination method further includes:

[0028] When multiple second temperature differences do not all reach the second preset temperature difference, increase the rotation speed of the inner barrel and maintain it for a set time;

[0029] The system re-determines multiple second temperature differences between the air inlet temperature of the first chamber and the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects. If all of the multiple second temperature differences still do not exceed the preset temperature, the user is reminded to check the placement of the preset processing objects on the support structure.

[0030] The technical solution of this invention can include the following beneficial effects: This invention achieves the drying of clothes in multiple chambers through a single drying system by connecting drying air ducts with multiple chambers, shortening drying time, reducing the space occupied by the drying system, and lowering production costs. Simultaneously, based on the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers and the preset temperature of the processed items, different processed items in different chambers can be dried synchronously, achieving precise drying of clothes, improving drying efficiency and enhancing drying effect. Attached Figure Description

[0031] 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.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner tub according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a top plate according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 5 This is a side view of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a cover assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0039] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the decision-making process of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the decision-making process of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0041] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the decision-making process of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0042] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating the decision-making process of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0043] 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.

[0044] In related technologies, different types of clothing are processed in separate areas to avoid cross-contamination. However, when clothes need to be dried, how to achieve simultaneous drying of different types of clothing in different processing areas is a problem that needs to be solved.

[0045] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention proposes a garment processing device, comprising an outer drum assembly, a drying assembly, a temperature detection module, and a control module. The outer drum assembly contains multiple chambers, with a rotatable inner drum housed within the first chamber, and a support structure within the inner drum. The drying assembly includes a drying duct that communicates with the multiple chambers to deliver drying airflow into them. The temperature detection module detects the inlet and outlet temperatures of the multiple chambers, as well as the temperature of a pre-set processing object placed on the support structure. The control module is configured to determine whether the garment drying conditions have been met based on the inlet and outlet temperatures of the multiple chambers and the temperature of the pre-set processing object. This invention achieves the drying of garments in multiple chambers using a single drying system through the connection of the drying duct and the multiple chambers, shortening drying time, reducing the space occupied by the drying system, and lowering production costs. Simultaneously, by using the inlet and outlet temperatures of the multiple chambers and the temperature of the pre-set processing object, it enables the simultaneous drying of different processing types of garments in different chambers, achieving precise drying, improving drying efficiency, and enhancing drying effect.

[0046] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment proposes a garment processing device. This garment processing device can be a standalone drying device for clothes, or a washer-dryer combo that can both wash and dry clothes. The garment processing device of this embodiment is not limited to clothing; household items with similar materials to clothing, 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.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the garment processing device in this embodiment includes an outer tub assembly 2, which contains multiple independent chambers. When the garment processing device is a washer-dryer combo, the washing water in the multiple chambers will not cross-flow. This embodiment does not limit the number of chambers in the outer tub assembly 2; 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 31 is housed in the first chamber among the multiple chambers, and the garments to be processed are placed in the inner tub 31. The first chamber can be any one of the multiple chambers or a chamber at a predetermined position within the outer tub assembly 2. The position of the first chamber in the outer tub assembly 2 can be determined based on the predetermined processing object within the first chamber. In one example, women's underwear is dried in the first chamber. Since the cups of women's underwear are relatively thick and difficult to dry, the chamber near the air inlet of the drying component 8 of the garment processing device is defined as the first chamber to achieve rapid drying of the women's underwear. A support structure 54 is provided inside the inner tub 31. The support structure 54 supports a preset processing object, which can be clothing with a special shape or clothing made of a special material. The shape of the support structure 54 can be set according to the preset processing object it supports. In one example, the preset processing object in the first chamber is women's underwear, and the shape of the support structure 54 is adapted to the shape of the women's underwear. The support structure 54 includes at least a contouring structure 551 that supports the cups of the women's underwear.

[0048] It should be noted that the outer barrel assembly 2 in this embodiment may include one first chamber or multiple first chambers. When the outer barrel assembly 2 includes multiple first chambers, support structures 54 are respectively provided in the multiple first chambers, and the preset processing objects processed in the different first chambers are different.

[0049] like Figure 1As shown, the clothing processing equipment in this embodiment also includes a drying assembly 8, which generates a drying airflow to dry the clothing in multiple chambers. The drying assembly 8 includes a drying fan 81, a drying duct 82, and a heating module 83. The drying duct 82 is connected to multiple chambers to deliver drying airflow into them. 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 chambers 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. The connection between the drying duct 82 and the multiple chambers can be that the outlet end of the drying duct 82 is connected to each of the multiple chambers individually, or the multiple chambers are interconnected, with the outlet end of the drying fan 81 connected to one of the chambers. The hot and humid air discharged from each chamber can be directly discharged to the external environment, or the air inlet of the drying air duct 82 can be connected to multiple chambers respectively, or connected to one of the multiple interconnected chambers, so as to realize the recycling of the drying airflow, improve drying efficiency and save energy.

[0050] This embodiment also includes a temperature detection module (not shown in the figure), which is used to detect the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers, as well as the temperature of a preset processing object placed on the support structure 54. The temperature detection module in this embodiment includes multiple temperature sensors. Temperature sensors are respectively installed on the support structure 54, at the air inlet and outlet of each chamber, to detect the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers and the temperature of the preset processing object separately. The temperature detection module can perform real-time detection or detection at set intervals, such as detecting the inlet and outlet air temperatures of each chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object every 5 seconds, to reduce the number of times the temperature detection module operates.

[0051] This embodiment also includes a control module (not shown in the figure). The control module is configured to determine whether the clothes drying conditions have been met based on the inlet air temperature, outlet air temperature of multiple chambers and the temperature of the preset processing object, so that the clothes in different chambers can be dried simultaneously and the drying efficiency can be improved.

[0052] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that, as Figure 2As shown, the support structure 54 in this embodiment has a contoured structure 551 adapted to a preset processing object. Multiple temperature sensors are disposed on the surface of the contoured structure 551, and when the preset processing object is placed on the contoured structure 551, the multiple temperature sensors come into contact with the preset processing object to monitor the temperature at different locations of the preset processing object. The contoured structure 551 also includes a washing layer 552, which rubs and washes the preset processing object placed on the contoured structure 551. The washing layer 552 can be, for example, multiple protrusions distributed on the contoured structure 551. The distribution of the multiple temperature sensors on the contoured structure 551 can be flexibly designed based on factors such as the thickness and material of the preset processing object at different locations on the contoured structure 551. In one example, the preset processing object is women's underwear, and the contoured structure 551 is adapted to the cup of the women's underwear. Since the thickness of the bra cups in women's underwear varies at different locations, the density of multiple temperature sensors on the contour structure 551 corresponding to the thicker parts of the bra cup is 'a', and the density of multiple temperature sensors on the contour structure 551 corresponding to the thinner parts of the bra cup is 'b', satisfying that 'a' is greater than 'b', so as to more closely monitor the temperature of the thicker parts of the bra cup and accurately determine the drying time.

[0053] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that, as Figure 3 As shown, the outer tub assembly 2 of this embodiment is also provided with a connecting air duct 231, which connects two adjacent chambers to allow the drying airflow to circulate between the two adjacent chambers; the drying air duct 82 is connected to one of the chambers, and the drying airflow in the drying air duct 82 circulates in multiple chambers through the chamber it connects to and the connecting air duct 231, thereby achieving the drying treatment of clothes in multiple chambers. The flow direction of the drying airflow in each chamber is referenced. Figure 3As indicated by the middle arrow. In this embodiment, the connecting air duct 231, besides facilitating the flow of drying air within multiple chambers, can also facilitate the flow of other external airflows within these chambers. In one example, the garment processing equipment includes an auxiliary channel (not shown in the figure). This auxiliary channel is connected to one of the connecting air ducts 231, or it may be located between two connected connecting air ducts 231 to connect them. External airflow enters the connecting air duct 231 connected to the auxiliary channel via the auxiliary channel, and then flows through this connecting air duct 231 and other connecting air ducts 231 within the multiple chambers. The external airflow can be airflow with fragrance-enhancing effects, airflow with sterilization effects, or airflow with enhanced drying effects. Airflow with enhanced drying effects can be drying airflow at a higher temperature. The location of the auxiliary channel can be determined based on the type of external airflow. For example, when the external airflow is airflow with enhanced drying effects, the auxiliary channel is connected to the connecting air duct 231 located downstream of the drying airflow to compensate for the temperature of the drying airflow entering from the drying air duct 82, ensuring the drying effect. When the external airflow has a sterilization and / or synergistic effect, the auxiliary channel is connected to the connecting air duct 231 located at the uppermost part of the drying airflow, so that all clothes in the chamber can obtain the synergistic and / or sterilization effect.

[0054] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that, as Figure 3-Figure 5As shown, 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 3 and Figure 5 As indicated by the middle arrow.

[0055] 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 6 In 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.

[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, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, except that the outer tub assembly 2 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 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 through which the drying airflow last flows, so as to discharge the humid and hot air generated in multiple chambers from the outer tub assembly 2. The first air inlet 293 is connected to the air outlet end of the drying duct 82, 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. The first air inlet 293 and the first air outlet 221 are both located on the upper part of the outer tub assembly 2, thereby allowing the drying assembly 8 to be positioned on the upper part of the outer wall of the outer tub assembly 2, preventing damage to the drying assembly 8 from washing water from clothing 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, and top plate holes 291 are provided on the top plate 29 corresponding to multiple chambers. The first air inlet 293 is formed on the top plate 29. The outer tub assembly 2 is also provided with an air outlet duct 224, which connects the air outlet of the chamber through which the drying airflow finally flows to the first air outlet.

[0059] 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.

[0060] like Figures 6-7 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.

[0061] like Figures 6-7 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.

[0062] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 6-7 As 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.

[0063] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 6-7As 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment proposes a method for determining the dryness of a garment processing device. This method is applied to the garment processing device disclosed in any of the above embodiments. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the interference determination method in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0070] S11, obtain the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers.

[0071] In this embodiment, the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers can be acquired in real time or at set intervals, for example, the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers can be acquired every 5 seconds to reduce the number of program runs.

[0072] S12, Obtain the temperature of the preset processing object placed on the support structure.

[0073] In this embodiment, the temperature of the preset processing object on the support structure can be acquired in real time or at set intervals. For example, the temperature of the preset processing object on the support structure can be acquired every 5 seconds to reduce the number of program runs. The temperature of the preset processing object can be the temperature of a single temperature detection point, the temperature of multiple temperature detection points, or the average temperature of multiple temperature detection points.

[0074] S13 determines whether the conditions for drying clothes have been met based on the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers and the temperature of the preset processing object.

[0075] In this embodiment, the inlet air temperature, outlet air temperature and the temperature of the preset processing object in each chamber are obtained to determine whether the clothes have reached the drying conditions. After the clothes have reached the drying conditions, the drying module stops heating and the drying ends after cooling down.

[0076] It should be noted that steps S11 and S12 in this embodiment can be performed simultaneously or sequentially. When steps S11 and S12 are performed sequentially, the order in which they are executed is not limited. For example, step S11 can be executed first and then step S12; or step S12 can be executed first and then step S11. This embodiment is merely an example and should not be used to narrow the scope of protection of this embodiment.

[0077] This embodiment uses the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers, as well as the preset temperature of the processed object, to achieve simultaneous drying of different processed objects in different chambers, thereby achieving precise drying of clothing, improving drying efficiency and enhancing drying effect.

[0078] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that, as Figure 9 As shown, this embodiment determines whether the drying conditions are met based on the inlet and outlet air temperatures of multiple chambers and the temperature of the preset processing object, including the following steps:

[0079] S21, determine the first temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air temperatures of each chamber.

[0080] In this embodiment, the inlet air temperature can be the actual measured inlet air temperature or the average of multiple inlet air temperatures measured within a set time period. Similarly, the outlet air temperature can be the actual measured outlet air temperature or the average of multiple outlet air temperatures measured within a set time period. The magnitude of the first temperature difference can be determined using the formula: First Temperature Difference = Inlet Air Temperature - Outlet Air Temperature. Of course, the first temperature difference can be the difference between the inlet air temperature and the outlet air temperature calculated in real time, or it can be the average of multiple differences between the inlet air temperature and the outlet air temperature within a set time period.

[0081] S22, determine the second temperature difference between the air inlet temperature of the first chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object.

[0082] In this embodiment, the temperature of the preset processing object can be the actual detected temperature of the preset processing object, or the average temperature of the preset processing object detected multiple times within a set time period. The magnitude of the second temperature difference can be determined using the formula: Second Temperature Difference = Inlet Air Temperature - Preset Processing Object Temperature. Alternatively, the second temperature difference can be the difference between the inlet air temperature and the preset processing object temperature calculated in real time, or the average of multiple differences between the inlet air temperature and the preset processing object temperature within a set time period.

[0083] S23, determine whether the conditions for judging whether the clothes are dry are met based on the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference of each chamber.

[0084] In this embodiment, after calculating the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference, the temperature conditions reached by the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference can be used to determine whether the clothing processing equipment has reached the drying condition, thereby realizing the simultaneous drying of clothes in multiple chambers and improving drying efficiency.

[0085] It should be noted that steps S21 and S22 in this embodiment can be performed simultaneously or sequentially. When steps S21 and S22 are performed sequentially, the order in which they are executed is not limited. For example, step S21 can be executed first and then step S22; or step S22 can be executed first and then step S21. This embodiment is merely an example and should not be used to narrow the scope of protection of this embodiment.

[0086] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that, as Figure 10 As shown, the determination of the second temperature difference between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0087] S31, obtain the temperature of multiple preset processing objects at different locations of the support structure.

[0088] In this embodiment, multiple temperature sensors are installed on the support structure to detect the temperature at different detection points of a preset processing object placed on the support structure. The temperatures at different detection points of the preset processing object can be acquired in real time or at set intervals, for example, every 5 seconds, to reduce the number of program runs.

[0089] S32, determine multiple second temperature differences between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects.

[0090] In this embodiment, by comparing the inlet air temperature of the first chamber with the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects located at different detection points, it can be determined whether the different detection points of the preset processing objects have met the garment drying conditions. When the preset processing object is, for example, women's underwear, the cups of women's underwear are thicker and more difficult to dry. Therefore, by monitoring the temperature of multiple detection points of the cups, it is ensured that the thicker cups are completely dried, thus improving the drying effect.

[0091] The drying criteria in this embodiment are designed by comprehensively considering factors such as the preset processing objects in the first chamber, drying efficiency, and energy consumption. In one example, the drying criteria are determined to be met when the first temperature difference in each chamber reaches the first preset temperature difference and multiple second temperature differences reach the second preset temperature difference. At this time, the clothes in all chambers are dried, achieving a simultaneous drying effect.

[0092] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes all the contents of the above embodiments, the difference being that, as Figure 11 As shown, the interference determination method in this embodiment further includes:

[0093] S41, When multiple second temperature differences do not all reach the second preset temperature difference, increase the rotation speed of the inner tub and maintain it for the set time.

[0094] In this embodiment, since the preset processing objects in the first chamber, such as women's underwear, may have inconsistent thicknesses in different parts, or inconsistent thicknesses at different temperature detection points in the same part, after determining multiple second temperature differences between the air inlet temperature of the first chamber and the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects, it is possible that multiple second temperature differences do not all reach the second preset temperature difference, indicating that the preset processing objects have not been dried. At this time, it is necessary to increase the rotation speed of the inner drum to accelerate the drying speed of the preset processing objects, and maintain the set time to determine multiple second temperature differences again.

[0095] S42, re-determine multiple second temperature differences between the air inlet temperature of the first chamber and the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects. If the multiple second temperature differences still do not all exceed the preset temperature, remind the user to check the placement of the preset processing objects on the support structure.

[0096] In this embodiment, after re-determining multiple second temperature differences, if not all of them reach the second preset temperature difference, it indicates that the previous operation to accelerate the drying speed did not achieve the expected effect. This suggests that there may be overlap of the preset processing objects placed on the support structure. In this case, the user needs to be reminded to check the placement of the preset processing objects on the support structure. At this time, the garment processing equipment stops drying, the inner drum stops rotating, and the garment processing equipment issues a prompt message to the user. After the user reorganizes the preset processing objects on the support structure and issues a command to continue drying, the garment processing equipment continues drying and re-enters the judgment drying process.

[0097] 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.

[0098] 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 tub assembly is provided with multiple chambers, and a rotatable inner tub is provided in the first chamber of the multiple chambers. A support structure is provided inside the inner tub. A drying assembly, the drying assembly including a drying air duct communicating with a plurality of chambers to deliver a drying airflow into the plurality of chambers; A temperature detection module is used to detect the inlet air temperature, outlet air temperature of the multiple chambers, and the temperature of the preset processing object placed on the support structure. A control module is configured to determine whether the conditions for drying clothes have been met based on the inlet air temperature, the outlet air temperature, and the temperature of the preset processing object in the plurality of chambers. The step of determining whether the drying condition has been met based on the inlet air temperature, the outlet air temperature, and the temperature of the preset processing object in the multiple chambers includes: Determine the first temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air temperatures of each of the chambers; Determine a second temperature difference between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object; Whether the conditions for determining whether the clothes are dry are met is determined based on the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference in each of the chambers; The determination of the second temperature difference between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object includes: The temperatures of multiple preset processing objects at different locations of the support structure are obtained; Determine multiple second temperature differences between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature detection module includes multiple temperature sensors, and the temperature sensors are respectively installed on the support structure, at the air inlet and air outlet of each chamber.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support structure has a contoured structure adapted to a preset processing object, and the surface of the contoured structure is provided with a plurality of temperature sensors.

4. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The outer tub assembly is also provided with a connecting air duct, which connects two adjacent chambers; the drying air duct is connected to one of the chambers, and the drying airflow in the drying air duct circulates through the chamber connected to it and the connecting air duct in multiple chambers to dry the clothes in multiple chambers.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the chambers is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, which are arranged vertically along the height of the chamber. In each pair of adjacent chambers, the connecting duct is located between the air outlet of the previous chamber and the air inlet of the next chamber to connect the two adjacent chambers.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer tub assembly is provided with a first air inlet and a first air outlet. The first air inlet is connected to the air outlet end of the drying air duct, and the first air outlet is connected to the air inlet end of the drying air duct. Both the first air inlet and the first air outlet are located on the upper part of the outer tub assembly.

7. A method for determining the dryness of a garment processing device, wherein the method applies the garment processing device as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The interference detection method includes: Obtain the inlet and outlet air temperatures of the multiple chambers; Obtain the temperature of a preset processing object placed on the support structure; Whether the conditions for determining whether the clothes are dry are met is determined based on the inlet air temperature, the outlet air temperature, and the temperature of the preset processing object in the multiple chambers.

8. The method for determining the dryness of a garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the judgment condition has been met based on the inlet air temperature of the multiple chambers, the outlet air temperature, and the temperature of the preset processing object includes: Determine the first temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air temperatures of each of the chambers; Determine a second temperature difference between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object; Whether the conditions for determining whether the clothing is dry are determined based on the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference in each of the chambers.

9. The method for determining the dryness of a garment processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The determination of the second temperature difference between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperature of the preset processing object includes: The temperatures of multiple preset processing objects at different locations of the support structure are obtained; Determine multiple second temperature differences between the inlet air temperature of the first chamber and the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects.

10. The method for determining the dryness of a garment processing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the drying condition is met based on the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference of each of the chambers includes... When the first temperature difference in each of the chambers reaches the first preset temperature difference, and multiple second temperature differences reach the second preset temperature difference, the condition for determining that the clothing is dry is determined.

11. The method for determining the dryness of a garment processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The discrimination method further includes: When multiple second temperature differences do not all reach the second preset temperature difference, increase the rotation speed of the inner barrel and maintain it for a set time; The system re-determines multiple second temperature differences between the air inlet temperature of the first chamber and the temperatures of multiple preset processing objects. If all of the multiple second temperature differences still do not exceed the preset temperature, the user is reminded to check the placement of the preset processing objects on the support structure.

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