A garment handling device with a garment guard structure and a garment handling device using the same.

Abstract

This invention discloses a garment handling device with a garment blocking structure and a garment handling device using the same. The garment handling device includes a front panel and a door mounted on the front panel. A retractable garment blocking structure is provided between the door and the front panel. When the door is opened, the garment blocking structure can extend and open between the door and the front panel to receive fallen garments. This invention, by incorporating a garment blocking structure into the garment handling device, prevents garments from falling directly to the ground when the door is opened to retrieve or place them.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of household appliance technology, specifically, it relates to a garment handling device with a garment guard structure and a garment handling device using the same. Background Technology

[0002] Nowadays, garment processing equipment has become the main way for people to clean / care for their clothes. Existing garment processing equipment, such as... Figure 1 As shown, when opening the door to take out or put in clothes, the clothes are likely to fall to the ground.

[0003] For example, Chinese Patent Application No. 201680075945.7 discloses a washing machine comprising: a casing having a first opening therein forming a washing space; and a door assembly configured to open or close the first opening. The door assembly includes: a door unit configured to rotate relative to the casing and having one side forming a second opening and another side having a conduit connected to the washing space; and a sealing assembly configured to seal the other side of the conduit. This configuration effectively achieves an internal seal for the washing machine.

[0004] Chinese Patent Application No. 201710552466.6 discloses a drum washing machine. This drum washing machine includes a washing machine body and a washing machine door. The washing machine body has a drum with an opening at the front. A control panel is located at the front of the washing machine body. The inner surface of the washing machine door has a glass window that is integrally connected to the drum opening and is sealed to it. When the washing machine door is closed, the entire front of the washing machine body is located inside the washing machine door. The first side of the washing machine door is connected to the washing machine body via a hinge. The hinge includes a hinge seat located on the front panel, with mounting shafts at its upper and lower ends. A corresponding shaft seat is located on the washing machine door. The mounting shafts are matched and connected to the shaft seats to install the washing machine door onto the washing machine body. The mounting shafts have through holes, allowing water and electrical circuits to pass through the interior of the washing machine body. An extension hole extends from bottom to top or top to bottom, and connects to a groove inside the washing machine door. The groove communicates with the upper or lower part of the bearing seat. The second side, opposite to the first side, is the free end for opening and closing the washing machine door. A handle is provided on the free end of the washing machine door. A control panel is provided on the upper right part of the front panel at the front of the washing machine body. A handle is provided on the free end of the washing machine door, opposite to the control panel, with a gap between the handle and the control panel. The handle is located away from the hinge and door lock. The handle is a recessed part that extends inward from the outer surface of the washing machine door. Another control panel is provided on the washing machine door, which communicates and interacts with the control panel at the front of the washing machine body. The other control panel on the washing machine door is an electronic touch screen control panel. A display area is provided on the washing machine door to display the real-time operating status of the washing machine.

[0005] It is evident that the technical solutions related to washing machines in the above patents have certain advantages, but none of the solutions address the issue of clothes falling off during loading and unloading, nor do they propose any solutions to address the aforementioned problem.

[0006] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a garment handling device with a garment blocking structure and a garment handling device using the same. The garment blocking structure can prevent garments from falling directly to the ground when picking up or putting down garments.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of the present invention provides a garment handling device with a garment blocking structure. The garment handling device includes a front panel and a door disposed on the front panel. A retractable garment blocking structure is provided between the door and the front panel. When the door is opened, the garment blocking structure can extend and open between the door and the front panel to receive fallen garments.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the door and / or front panel of the garment handling device are provided with a recessed storage section for storing the garment blocking structure in a retracted and folded state when the door is closed.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the shield structure includes:

[0011] Support section

[0012] The garment receiving part is pivotable and retractable around the support part to catch clothing. The garment blocking structure is connected to the door body and the front panel through the garment receiving part.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the support portion is a support shaft.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the garment receiving portion includes:

[0015] Multiple transverse ribs are used to pivotally connect the garment section to the support section via these transverse ribs.

[0016] The retaining structure, set on multiple transverse ribs, can extend or retract as the multiple transverse ribs pivot, to support clothing.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the plurality of transverse ribs and / or retaining structures are provided with anti-slip structures to prevent clothing from slipping off.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the anti-slip structure is a textured structure and / or pattern provided on a plurality of transverse ribs and / or retaining structures.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the trapping structure is a planar structure and / or a breathable network structure.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the garment blocking structure is located at the lower part of the door of the garment handling device.

[0021] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of the present invention provides a garment processing device, including any of the garment blocking structures described above.

[0022] Clothing handling equipment includes washing machines, dryers, washer-dryer combos, and other equipment with front-opening doors.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0024] 1. The design of the garment guard structure prevents clothes from falling directly to the ground when opening the door to take out or put in clothes;

[0025] 2. The retractable design of the cover structure minimizes its space occupation;

[0026] 3. The recessed storage section on the door body and / or front panel can store the folded cover structure when the door is closed, achieving a sealing effect when the door is closed.

[0027] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device in the prior art;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a garment guard structure and a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mid-length jacket;

[0032] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of another protective clothing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the system or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention, unless otherwise stated. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly defined and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly stated and limited, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms are used only for the convenience of describing and simplifying the invention, and are not intended to limit the invention, unless otherwise stated. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly stated and limited, the terms "one end," "the other end," etc., are only used for the convenience of describing this invention and for simplifying the description, and are used to distinguish different ends of the same object, and are not intended to limit this invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] This invention aims to provide a garment handling device with a garment blocking structure. The garment handling device includes a front panel and a door mounted on the front panel. The garment blocking structure can be telescopic and can be positioned between the door and the front panel. When the door is open, it can extend and open between the door and the front panel to receive fallen garments. The door and / or the front panel of the garment handling device can be provided with a recessed storage portion, which can be used to store the folded garment blocking structure when the door is closed. Specifically, the garment blocking structure can include a support portion and a garment receiving portion. The garment receiving portion can pivotally extend and retract around the support portion to catch garments. The garment blocking structure can be connected to the door and the front panel through the garment receiving portion. The support portion can be a support shaft, and the garment receiving portion can include multiple transverse ribs and a retaining structure. The garment receiving portion can be pivotally connected to the support portion through multiple transverse ribs. The retaining structure can be provided on the multiple transverse ribs and can extend or retract with the pivoting of the multiple transverse ribs to support the garments. The multiple transverse ribs and / or the retaining structure can be provided with an anti-slip structure to prevent garments from slipping. The anti-slip structure can be a raised / lowered structure and / or pattern provided on multiple transverse ribs and / or retaining structures. The retaining structure can be a planar structure and / or a breathable mesh structure. The garment blocking structure can be located at the lower part of the door of the garment handling equipment.

[0040] More specifically, the garment blocking structure can be configured as a rotating telescopic structure, which can be located near the lower part of the door. The lower part of the door can be provided with a corresponding recessed storage part, where "recessed" refers to being inward relative to the inner surface of the door. Alternatively, a recessed storage part can be provided only at the corresponding location on the front panel, or a storage part with a recessed inner surface relative to the inner surface of each part can be provided on both the door and the front panel as a whole to store the garment blocking structure. When the garment handling equipment door is opened, the rotating telescopic garment blocking structure is pulled out simultaneously. At this time, the door, the rotating telescopic garment blocking structure, and the front panel can form a space with a shield, thereby reducing the chance of garments falling to the ground. When the door is closed, the rotating telescopic garment blocking structure folds back into the recessed storage part.

[0041] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is specifically a structural schematic of a garment processing device in the prior art. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a garment-blocking structure and a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The garment processing device of the present invention can be... Figure 1 An improvement to the clothing processing equipment, the clothing processing equipment including a front panel 1 and a door 2 disposed on the front panel.

[0042] A retractable clothing barrier is provided between the door and the front panel. When the door is opened, the barrier extends between the door and the front panel to catch falling clothing. A recessed storage section can be provided in the door and / or the front panel to store the retracted / folded clothing barrier when the door is closed. That is, when the door is open, the clothing barrier 3 connects with the door and the front panel, forming a sheltered space to reduce clothing falling. To facilitate the storage of the clothing barrier, a recessed storage section 2-1 can be provided in the door to store the retracted / folded clothing barrier. Figure 1 The garment handling equipment shown is equipped with a garment blocking structure and a recessed storage section on the door to house the garment blocking structure. The recessed storage section on the door allows for a sealed closure without requiring a storage groove on the garment handling equipment itself, thus reducing noise transmission to the outside of the machine.

[0043] It is understandable that, in addition to setting a storage section on the door body, it is also possible to set a recessed storage section only on the front panel to store the cover structure in the folded state, or to set recessed storage sections on both the door body and the front panel, with the two storage sections serving as a whole to store the cover structure in the folded state.

[0044] When the door is opened, the garment guard structure stored in the storage compartment is pulled out and extended to receive fallen clothing. When the door is closed, the garment guard structure is compressed and folded back into the storage compartment.

[0045] Specifically, the garment blocking structure may include a support part and a garment receiving part. The garment receiving part can pivot and extend around the support part to catch clothing. The garment blocking structure may be connected to the door body and the front panel through the garment receiving part.

[0046] The garment-blocking structure can be fixedly connected to the door and / or front panel, or it can be detachably connected. Preferably, it is fixedly connected, which can reduce vibration and noise caused by the connection during machine operation. The support part can be a support shaft. The garment-receiving part can include multiple transverse ribs and a retaining structure. The retaining structure is used to support the garment. The garment-receiving part can be pivotally connected to the support part through multiple transverse ribs. The retaining structure can be set on multiple transverse ribs and can extend or contract as the multiple transverse ribs pivot and disperse. Figure 2 The interception structure can be one or more planar structures; more precisely, it can be five planar structures. Specifically, the planar structures can be fabric surfaces, preferably waterproof fabric. Figure 3 It can be Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the mid-length garment structure is shown. In this embodiment, the support part of the garment structure is a support shaft 3-1, including six transverse ribs 3-2, and the retaining structure is a planar structure 3-3 disposed on the six transverse ribs. Preferably, anti-slip structures to prevent clothing from slipping can be provided on the multiple transverse ribs and / or retaining structures. Specifically, the anti-slip structure can be a concave-convex structure and / or pattern disposed on the multiple transverse ribs and / or retaining structures.

[0047] In one embodiment, the trapping structure is a breathable network structure 3-6, such as... Figure 4 As shown in the enlarged structural diagram of another protective garment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, in this embodiment, the supporting part of the protective garment structure is a supporting shaft 3-4, including 6 transverse ribs 3-5, and the retaining structure is a network structure 3-6 disposed on the 6 transverse ribs. Compared with the protective garment structure with this network structure... Figure 2 The inner lining structure has better breathability. When the washed and drying clothes on the inner lining structure cannot be removed immediately, the clothes piled underneath will not develop odors due to moisture because the trapping structure of the network structure is breathable.

[0048] In one embodiment, the structural planar structure and the network structure are retained.

[0049] Preferably, the clothing blocking structure is located at the lower part of the door body, which makes the shielded space formed between the door body, the clothing blocking structure and the front panel larger. It can be imagined that this arrangement can provide the user with more operating space and catch more clothes.

[0050] It is understood that, in the present invention, the clothing-blocking structure, which is in a retracted and folded state within the storage section, gradually extends and opens under the pulling force of the door during the opening process. Specifically, multiple transverse ribs of the receiving section pivot and disperse around the support axis of the support section, thereby causing the intercepting structure of the receiving section to extend and open. When the door is fully opened, the clothing-blocking structure is in its optimal extended state, and the clothing-blocking structure in the extended and open state can be used to receive fallen clothing. During the closing process, the clothing-blocking structure, which is in an extended and open state between the door and the front panel, gradually retracts and folds under the pushing force of the door. Specifically, multiple transverse ribs of the receiving section pivot and converge around the support axis of the support section, thereby causing the intercepting structure of the receiving section to retract and fold. When the door is fully closed, the clothing-blocking structure is in its smallest volume state and is stored in the storage section.

[0051] In one embodiment, a garment handling device employs any of the above-described garment-blocking structures to reduce garment falling during garment handling. Specifically, it may employ... Figure 3 or Figure 4 The cover structure shown.

[0052] In one possible embodiment, a drum washing machine with a non-perforated inner drum may include a body, a door, an inner drum, and a front panel disposed in front of the body. The drum washing machine may be provided with, for example, […]. Figure 3 The illustrated clothes-blocking structure can be connected to the door and front panel to form a space with a shielding surface to reduce clothes falling off. The inner side of the door can have a recessed storage part for accommodating the folded / retracted clothes-blocking structure. The inner drum is rotatably mounted within the main body and holds water during the washing process. A loading port for loading and unloading clothes is located at the front of the inner drum. The door, which can be opened / closed, is mounted at the front of the main body and corresponds to the loading port of the inner drum. A sealing sleeve that can rotate relative to the inner drum is provided around the loading port. When the door is closed, it is sealed and connected to the sealing sleeve, allowing it to rotate relative to the inner drum. In this embodiment of the drum washing machine, the inner drum is a non-perforated inner drum without dehydration holes on the drum wall. During washing, the inner drum holds washing water and rotates to wash clothes. This embodiment of the drum washing machine can eliminate the outer drum, thus increasing the volume of the inner drum and the capacity of the drum washing machine without changing the overall machine size. In addition, the inner drum is filled with water, which solves the problem that in existing washing machines, the washing water enters between the inner drum and the outer drum, and over time, the outer wall of the inner drum and the inner wall of the outer drum are prone to "accumulating dirt and grime". Furthermore, if a clothes-blocking structure is set up, it can also reduce the falling of clothes when taking clothes out of the loading port.

[0053] In one possible embodiment, a drum washing machine may include a casing, an outer drum, and an inner drum arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. A sealing gasket is provided between the opening of the front panel of the casing and the opening of the outer drum. A door is provided at the opening of the casing. The front panel of the casing may be provided with, for example, […]. Figure 4 The illustrated garment-blocking structure can be connected to the door and front panel to form a space with a shielding surface to reduce clothing falling off. The inner side of the door has a recessed storage section for accommodating the folded garment-blocking structure. The washing machine also includes a spray system comprising a circulation pump, a water outlet pipe, an arc-shaped water channel formed between the door and the sealing window gasket, and multiple spray holes communicating with the arc-shaped water channel. The inlet of the circulation pump leads to the outer drum, and the outlet of the circulation pump is connected to the arc-shaped water channel via the water outlet pipe. All the multiple spray holes are located on the sealing window gasket. During operation, the circulation pump pumps the washing water in the outer drum... The water is delivered to the arc-shaped water channel, and the multiple spray holes then spray washing water into the inner drum; wherein, the arc-shaped water channel is an annular water channel that connects end to end; the sealing window gasket has an annular groove at the end facing the door, which can close the annular groove when the door is closed, thus forming the annular water channel; or, the door has an annular groove at the end facing the sealing window gasket, which can be closed by the sealing window gasket when the door is closed, thus forming the annular water channel. It is conceivable that, in implementation, the clothes-blocking structure and its related features should be appropriately avoided from the components of the spray system to avoid affecting their respective functions. This embodiment of the drum washing machine can solve the problem of clothes easily falling to the ground when loading and unloading clothes in existing washing machines.

[0054] In one possible embodiment, the drum washing machine may include a clothes-blocking structure, an outer drum, an inner drum, a front panel, and a door, and may be configured as follows: Figure 4The illustrated garment-blocking structure connects to the door and front panel to form a concealed space, reducing the amount of clothing falling to the ground. The inner side of the door has a recessed storage section for accommodating the folded garment-blocking structure. It also includes a door seal assembly, comprising an inner door seal and an outer door seal connected to the outer drum. The inner door seal is located between the outer door seal and the outer drum, with a predetermined gap between them. The inner door seal includes an elastic buffer ring and a support ring, with the elastic buffer ring covering the outside of the support ring. In the washing machine, the inner drum is located inside the outer drum and can rotate relative to it. The door seal assembly is installed on the outer drum. After the door is closed, the door seal assembly is located between the door and the outer drum, preventing water from leaking out through the gap. Furthermore, the elastic buffer ring in the door seal assembly has a predetermined gap with the inner drum. This gap is set according to the washing machine model and size. The size of this gap must ensure that the inner drum does not collide with the door seal during rotation and also prevent clothing from getting caught in the gap. The door seal assembly provided in this embodiment is used in a washing machine. Both the inner and outer door seals are connected to the outer drum. The inner door seal is connected to the outer drum, and the outer door seal fastens onto the inner door seal. Both the inner and outer door seals are annular. Since the inner door seal includes a support ring and an elastic buffer ring, the elastic buffer ring provides a sealing function, and the support ring supports the elastic buffer ring, thereby reducing the deformation of the elastic buffer ring when impacted. With this design, even if clothes collide with the elastic buffer ring during washing machine operation, the support ring reduces the change in gap between the elastic buffer ring and the inner drum, thus preventing clothes from getting caught between the inner drum and the elastic buffer ring, protecting both the clothes and the door seal assembly.

[0055] In one possible embodiment, a drum washing machine may include a controller, an inner drum, a front panel of the casing, a door, and a clothes-blocking structure. One side of the door is hinged to the front panel of the washing machine casing. The door has a double-layered structure, including an inner door and an outer door. Figure 4The illustrated clothes-blocking structure can be connected to the inner door and front panel of the door to form a space with a shielding surface to reduce clothes falling off. The inner side of the inner door has a recessed storage part for storing the folded clothes-blocking structure. After receiving the door opening command, the controller, upon detecting that the inner door lock is locked, determines that the water temperature and rotation speed of the inner drum meet the preset door opening conditions and then opens the outer door lock; if the inner door lock is not locked, the outer door lock is opened. Preferably, the inner side of the inner door is hinged to the washing machine cabinet to partially open / close the front opening of the cabinet. The upper part of the inner door has a notch, and the inner side of the outer door is hinged to the inner door to open / close the notch on the inner door. The inner and outer doors cooperate to fully open / close the front opening of the cabinet. Preferably, the outer door lock is 0-180° clockwise or counterclockwise with the inner door lock; preferably, the outer door lock is 180° or 90° counterclockwise with the inner door lock or on the same side. Preferably, the inner door has an inner door glass window at the bottom and a notch at the top, and the outer door has an outer door glass window at the top, used to open / close the notch at the top of the inner door. The inner door glass window and the outer door glass window cooperate to form an observation window. Preferably, a sealing structure is provided between the inner door glass window and the outer door glass window. The door opening control method of this drum washing machine includes the following steps: S1, after receiving the door opening command, determine whether the inner door lock is locked. If yes, proceed to step S2; otherwise, unlock the outer door lock and allow the outer door to be opened; S2, determine whether the preset door opening conditions are met. If yes, unlock the outer door lock and allow the outer door to be opened; otherwise, lock the outer door lock. Preferably, step S2 specifically includes: S21, determine whether the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor is lower than the preset temperature. If yes, proceed to step S22; otherwise, lock the outer door lock; S22, determine whether the rotation speed detected by the rotation speed detection device is lower than the preset rotation speed. If yes, unlock the outer door lock and allow the outer door to be opened; otherwise, lock the outer door lock. Preferably, in step S21, when the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor is greater than or equal to the preset temperature: S2a1, after receiving the command to allow accelerated cooling, the water inlet valve opens to allow water in, and then it is re-determined whether the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor is less than the preset temperature. Preferably, it also includes: S2a2, after receiving the command to wait for cooling, waiting for a first predetermined time, and then it is re-determined whether the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor is lower than the preset temperature. Preferably, in step S22, when the rotational speed detected by the rotational speed detection device is greater than or equal to the preset rotational speed: S2b1, waiting for a second predetermined time, and then it is re-determined whether the rotational speed detected by the rotational speed detection device is less than the preset rotational speed. When the inner door lock is not locked, the outer door can be opened at will. If the inner door is not locked, the outer door lock can only be unlocked if both the water temperature and rotational speed meet the opening conditions; otherwise, the outer door lock will remain locked, prohibiting the user from opening the outer door to add clothes midway.When the washing machine detects that the water temperature is too high, users can choose to add water to the washing machine to cool it down, or they can choose to let it stand to cool down until the water temperature meets the conditions for opening the door. Adding water can speed up the cooling process, reduce the user's waiting time, and thus improve the user experience.

[0056] In one possible embodiment, a drum washing machine may include: a body, a base, a lifting device, a door, and a clothes-blocking structure, wherein the door is disposed on the front panel of the body, such as... Figure 3 The illustrated garment-blocking structure can be connected to the door and front panel to form a space with a shielding surface to reduce clothing falling off. The inner side of the door has a recessed storage section for storing the folded garment-blocking structure. Specifically, the base is connected to the bottom of the machine body to support the machine body, and the base has a receiving cavity inside; the lifting device is connected to the base to drive the base to move up and down. The drum washing machine provided by this invention has a base connected to the bottom of its body. The base supports the machine body and ensures its operational stability. The base has a considerable volume, allowing for the creation of a storage cavity. This makes efficient use of the base space and increases the height of the machine body, thereby raising the height of the clothes inlet and improving user comfort. Simultaneously, the base is connected to a lifting device, which further drives the base to move up and down, raising the clothes inlet height to match the user's height. This significantly improves the ease of use of the drum washing machine and effectively meets user needs. Furthermore, the considerable volume of the base reduces the range of motion of the lifting device. The lifting device does not need to raise the base excessively to raise the clothes inlet to a suitable height, reducing the requirements on the lifting device, saving costs, and preventing excessive lifting that could cause the washing machine to sway or tip over, thus improving product reliability. Finally, the machine body and base are fixedly connected, and the base is fixedly connected to the lifting device, further enhancing the stability of the washing machine during lifting. In other words, the aforementioned configuration not only reduces the amount of clothes falling off the washing machine, but also, the drum washing machine provided in this embodiment has a base connected to the bottom of the machine body, and the base is also connected to a lifting device, which allows the height of the loading port to be further increased; and the base has a considerable volume, which can reduce the range of motion of the lifting device. This reduces the requirements for the lifting device, which is beneficial to saving costs, and can also avoid the washing machine from swaying or even tipping over due to excessive lifting range, thereby improving the reliability of the product.

[0057] It is conceivable that, in the above possible specific embodiments of the washing machine, without affecting other functions, the storage section can still be replaced by being set only on the front panel, while the front panel and door are set as a whole to store the clothes.

[0058] In other words, in addition to washing machines, combining the garment-blocking structure of this invention with existing front-opening drum dryers and washer-dryer combos may result in a garment processing device with even better functionality.

[0059] In summary, this application provides a garment-blocking structure, one end of which can be fixed to the door of a garment processing device, and the other end can be fixed to the front panel of the garment processing device. A recessed storage section can be provided inside the door, or the storage section can be provided using one of the other two methods described above, to accommodate the garment-blocking structure in a folded state. The garment-blocking structure may include a support shaft, multiple transverse ribs, and intercepting structures on the transverse ribs. Preferably, the intercepting structure is a network structure. The garment-receiving part formed by the multiple transverse ribs and the network structure can pivotally extend and retract along the support shaft of the support part. That is, the garment-blocking structure is a pivotable, rotatable, and telescopic structure. The intercepting structure of the network structure combines breathability and garment-preventing support. The configuration of the garment-blocking structure allows it to rotate and extend. The ribs and network structure can adopt an anti-slip structure, specifically, the surface can be textured and / or patterned to further prevent clothes from falling to the ground.

[0060] The garment-blocking structure, located within the storage section, gradually expands and unfolds under the pulling force of the door as the door opens. Specifically, multiple transverse ribs in the garment-receiving section pivot and disperse around the support axis of the support section, causing the garment-receiving interception structure to expand and unfold. When the door is fully open, the garment-blocking structure is in its optimal extended state, which can be used to receive fallen clothing. As the door closes, the garment-blocking structure, located between the door and the front panel, gradually contracts and folds under the pushing force of the door. Specifically, multiple transverse ribs in the garment-receiving section pivot and converge around the support axis of the support section, causing the garment-receiving interception structure to contract and fold. When the door is fully closed, the garment-blocking structure is in its smallest volume and is stored in the storage section.

[0061] It is conceivable that the design of the garment blocking structure reduces the falling of clothes when taking them out and putting them in. The recessed storage part of the garment blocking structure can achieve a sealing effect when the door is closed, and the garment blocking structure does not take up extra space.

[0062] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment handling device with a garment guard structure, the garment handling device comprising a front panel and a door disposed on the front panel, characterized in that, A retractable clothing barrier is provided between the door and the front panel. When the door is opened, the clothing barrier can extend and open between the door and the front panel to receive fallen clothing. The garment-blocking structure includes: a support part; a garment-receiving part, wherein the garment-receiving part is pivotally and telescopically movable around the support part for catching clothing, and the garment-blocking structure is connected to the door body and the front panel through the garment-receiving part; The garment receiving part includes: multiple transverse ribs, which are pivotally connected to the support part; and a retaining structure, which is provided on the multiple transverse ribs and can extend or retract with the pivoting of the multiple transverse ribs to support the garment. The multiple transverse ribs and / or retaining structures are provided with anti-slip structures to prevent clothing from slipping off; the anti-slip structures are convex and concave structures and / or patterns provided on the multiple transverse ribs and / or retaining structures; the retaining structures are breathable mesh structures.

2. The garment handling device's garment-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door and / or front panel are provided with a recessed storage section for storing the retracted and folded cover structure when the door is closed.

3. The garment handling device's garment-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support part is a support shaft.

4. The garment handling device's garment-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment blocking structure is located at the bottom of the door of the garment handling equipment.

5. The garment handling device's garment-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment-sewing section includes six transverse ribs.

6. The garment handling device's garment-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interception structure is a network structure set up with 6 horizontal ribs.

7. The garment handling device's garment-blocking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, Meanwhile, recessed storage sections are provided on both the door body and the front panel, and the two storage sections work together to store the retracted and folded cover structure.

8. The garment handling device's garment-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover structure is fixedly connected to the door body and / or front panel.

9. The garment handling device's garment-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover structure is detachably connected to the door body and / or front panel.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the garment handling device with garment blocking structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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