A gimbal, a balancing assembly, a laundry treating apparatus, and an assembly method

Abstract

The application relates to the laundry care technology field, and provides a gimbal ring, a balancing assembly, a laundry treatment device and an assembling method. The gimbal ring comprises a ring-shaped support and a conductive ring. The ring-shaped support comprises a plurality of arc-shaped parts. The plurality of arc-shaped parts are sequentially connected to jointly cooperate to form the ring-shaped support. The conductive ring is sleeved outside the ring-shaped support. The gimbal ring provided by the application is characterized in that the conductive ring and the arc-shaped parts are independent of each other. The ring-shaped support is formed by splicing a plurality of independently manufactured arc-shaped parts. The mold of the arc-shaped part is simple, and the arc-shaped part is easy to manufacture. The conductive ring is independently manufactured and then assembled on the ring-shaped support. The problem that the gap between the ring-shaped support and the conductive ring is large due to the shrinkage of the plastic material in the integrated injection molding process of the conductive ring and the ring-shaped support can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of garment washing and care technology, and in particular to a balance ring, a balance component, garment processing equipment, and an assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the garment processing equipment has a balance ring on its drum. The balance ring comprises a conductive ring and a support ring, with the conductive ring surrounding and fixed to the support ring. A balancer is encapsulated within the balance ring. The balancer slides along the conductive ring, and when the drum rotates eccentrically, the balancer moves within the balance ring in the opposite direction of the eccentricity, thus maintaining the rotational balance of the drum. The assembly of the conductive ring and the support ring is typically quite difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application aim to provide a balancing ring, balancing component, garment processing device, and assembly method that are easy to assemble.

[0004] One embodiment of this application provides a balancing ring, comprising:

[0005] The ring support includes multiple arc-shaped portions, which are connected sequentially to cooperate in forming the ring support.

[0006] A conductive ring is sleeved outside the annular support.

[0007] In some embodiments, one of the plurality of arc-shaped portions is a locking member, and the remaining arc-shaped portions constitute an open-loop structure. The conductive ring is sleeved on the outside of the open-loop structure, and the locking member moves from the radially inner side of the conductive ring to the opening of the open-loop structure to cooperate with the open-loop structure to form the annular support.

[0008] In some embodiments, two adjacent arcuate portions are detachably connected.

[0009] In some embodiments, one of two adjacent arcuate portions forms a latch, and the other of two adjacent arcuate portions forms a latching platform, the latching platform extending into the latch, and the outer surface of the latching platform abutting against the wall of the latch.

[0010] In some embodiments, the balance ring includes a connector, one of two adjacent arcuate portions having a connecting platform, and the other of two adjacent arcuate portions having a connecting post, the connector being disposed within the connecting platform and the connecting post.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connecting platform and the connecting column are stacked axially, and the connector passes through the connecting platform and the connecting column axially.

[0012] In some embodiments, at least one of the connecting platform and the connecting post is threadedly engaged with the connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, the balance ring includes a toothed ring independent of the annular support, the toothed ring being fitted over the annular support.

[0014] In some embodiments, one of the inner circumferential surface of the gear ring and the outer circumferential surface of the arcuate portion is formed with a protrusion, and the other of the inner circumferential surface of the gear ring and the outer circumferential surface of the arcuate portion is formed with a groove, and the protrusion is inserted into the groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the arcuate portion is formed with a first mounting groove extending circumferentially, the first mounting groove being open radially outward, and the first mounting grooves of multiple arcuate portions cooperating to form a first annular groove, the gear ring being embedded in the first annular groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the inner circumferential surface of the conductive ring is formed with a contact portion, and the outer circumferential surface of the arc-shaped portion is formed with a through hole, the contact portion being inserted into the through hole.

[0017] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped portion is formed with a second mounting groove extending circumferentially, the second mounting groove being open radially outward, and the second mounting grooves of multiple arc-shaped portions working together to form a second annular groove, the conductive ring being embedded in the second annular groove.

[0018] Another embodiment of this application provides a balancing component, including a balancer and a balancing ring as described in any of the above claims, wherein the balancer is provided with a conductive contact portion, and the conductive contact portion maintains sliding contact with the conductive ring.

[0019] This application embodiment also provides a garment processing device, including a drum, a control device, and the aforementioned balancing assembly. The balancing ring is coaxially arranged with the drum and rotates synchronously. The control device communicates with the balancer to control the movement of the balancer.

[0020] This application further provides an assembly method for a balance ring, comprising:

[0021] The conductive ring is fitted into the second mounting groove on the radially outer side of the arc-shaped part of the first part;

[0022] The arc-shaped portion of the second part is moved outward from the radial inside of the conductive ring to engage a portion of the conductive ring into the second mounting groove radially outside the arc-shaped portion of the second part.

[0023] The arc-shaped portion of the first part and the arc-shaped portion of the second part are connected to form a ring support.

[0024] In some embodiments, before connecting the arcuate portion of the first portion and the arcuate portion of the second portion to form a ring support, the assembly method includes:

[0025] The gear ring is fitted into the first mounting groove on the radially outer side of the arc-shaped portion of the first part;

[0026] The arcuate portion of the second part is moved outward from the radially inner side of the gear ring to engage a portion of the gear ring into the first mounting groove radially outer of the arcuate portion of the second part.

[0027] The balance ring provided in this application embodiment has two aspects. First, the conductive ring and the arc-shaped portion are independent of each other. Multiple independently manufactured arc-shaped portions are spliced ​​together to form a ring support, which is used to support and fix the conductive ring. In this way, the mold for the arc-shaped portion is simple and easy to manufacture. Second, the conductive ring is manufactured separately and then assembled onto the ring support, which can avoid the problem of large gaps between the ring support and the conductive ring caused by the shrinkage of the plastic material during the injection molding process of the conductive ring and the ring support as a whole. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a balance ring according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the locking member is assembled onto the open-loop structure;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point C in the middle;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows another state of the structure, in which the locking element and the open-loop structure are separated.

[0034] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the ring support in one embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating an assembly method provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0037] Annular support 100; First annular groove 100a; Second annular groove 100b; Arc-shaped part 110; Locking member 110a; Open ring structure 110b; Bayonet 111; Locking platform 112; Connecting platform 113; Connecting post 114; Groove 115; First mounting groove 116; First rib 1161; Through hole 117; Second mounting groove 118; Second rib 1181; Conductive ring 200; Electrically connected part 210; Base plate 220; Side plate 230; Conductive slide 200a; Connector 300; Gear ring 400; Protrusion 410 Detailed Implementation

[0038] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] To facilitate understanding of this application, the embodiments of this application first introduce the balancing component provided by this application. The balancing component includes a balancer and a balancing ring as described in any embodiment of this application. The balancer is configured with conductive contacts, and the conductive contacts and the conductive ring 200 (see [reference]) Figure 4 Maintaining sliding contact. The conductive ring 200 provides the power required for the balancer's operation and communication. During balancer operation, the conductive contact portion maintains sliding contact with the conductive ring 200 to obtain electrical energy or communication signals from the conductive ring 200.

[0040] The specific application of the balancing component is not limited. Exemplarily, this application describes the balancing component used in a garment processing device. The garment processing device includes a drum, a control device, and the balancing component as described in any embodiment of this application. The balancing ring is coaxially arranged with the drum and rotates synchronously; that is, the balancing ring's axis is the rotation center line of the drum. The balancing ring and the drum can be fixedly connected by screws, snap-fitting, and / or welding, so that the balancing ring rotates with the drum. The control device communicates with the balancer to control its movement. In other words, the balancer's movement is actively controlled by the control device; the balancer's movement is controllable, not random.

[0041] When the drum rotates at high speed, such as at a speed greater than 150 revolutions per minute, if the load inside the drum becomes eccentric, the drum may rotate eccentrically. The control device can control the balancer to move in the balance ring according to the load eccentricity of the drum to counteract the eccentric mass of the drum, suppress the eccentric amplitude of the drum, and thus reduce the vibration of the clothing processing equipment.

[0042] It is understood that the garment processing equipment can be either a drum-type garment processing equipment or a pulsator-type garment processing equipment; there are no restrictions here.

[0043] The type of garment processing equipment is not limited. For example, garment processing equipment can be a washing machine, a dryer, or a washer-dryer combo.

[0044] The balancing component can be located at any position along the axial direction of the cylinder. For example, the balancing component can be located at the first end along the axial direction of the cylinder, or at the second end along the axial direction of the cylinder, or at the middle position along the axial direction of the cylinder, etc.

[0045] There is no limit to the number of balancing components; for example, one or more balancing components can be installed on each cylinder.

[0046] It should be noted that "multiple" refers to two or more items.

[0047] The number of conductive rings 200 is at least two, and multiple conductive rings 200 are used for power supply or communication respectively. The balancer obtains power from at least one conductive ring 200 to obtain the electrical energy required for movement. The balancer communicates with the control device through the other conductive rings 200.

[0048] It is understandable that the number of conductive rings 200 used for power supply can be one, two, or more. When one of the conductive rings 200 is damaged, the remaining conductive rings 200 can continue to supply power to the balancer, thereby improving the power supply reliability of the balancer ring.

[0049] The number of conductive rings 200 used for communication can be one, two, or more. When one conductive ring 200 fails, the remaining conductive rings 200 can continue to communicate with the balancer, improving the communication reliability of the balancer ring.

[0050] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 The balance ring includes a gear ring 400 surrounding the annular support 100. The balancer includes a motor and a rotating gear connected to the motor. The rotating gear is located radially outside the gear ring 400 and meshes with it. A conductive ring 200 supplies power to the motor, which drives the gear to move along the gear ring 400, thereby causing the balancer to move circumferentially along the gear ring 400. The gear meshes with the gear ring 400 to prevent the balancer from slipping during movement and to improve the stability of the balancer's movement.

[0051] In related technologies, the conductive ring is typically made of a conductive metal, while the support ring is made of plastic and equipped with a toothed ring. In one assembly method, the independently manufactured conductive ring is placed in a mold, allowing the conductive ring, support ring, and toothed ring to be integrally injection molded. This assembly method has several drawbacks. Firstly, due to the high wear resistance requirements of the toothed ring, it is usually made of a self-lubricating wear-resistant material, and both the support ring and the toothed ring are made of the same material, resulting in high material costs. Secondly, the mold is complex. Furthermore, the conductive ring made of metal does not shrink radially, while the support ring made of plastic shrinks significantly radially. This can easily lead to a large clearance between the support ring and the conductive ring, resulting in low reliability of the fixation between the support ring and the conductive ring. In another assembly method, the support ring and the gear ring are first integrally injection molded, and then the independently manufactured conductive ring is axially fitted onto the support ring. The conductive ring is fixed to the support ring by multiple hooks, and a washer is placed between two adjacent conductive rings to insulate and isolate them. This assembly method requires more complex molds for manufacturing the support ring and the gear ring, and there are many parts such as hooks and washers. The conductive ring needs to be fitted onto the closed-loop support ring axially, making the assembly operation difficult and the assembly process complex.

[0052] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The balance ring in this embodiment includes an annular support 100 and a conductive ring 200. The annular support 100 includes a plurality of arc-shaped portions 110, which are connected in sequence to cooperate in forming the annular support 100. The conductive ring 200 is sleeved on the outside of the annular support 100.

[0053] Specifically, the multiple arc-shaped portions 110 are independent of each other, that is, each arc-shaped portion 110 is manufactured and formed separately. The multiple individually manufactured arc-shaped portions 110 are connected in sequence to form the annular support 100. The conductive ring 200 and the arc-shaped portions 110 are also independent of each other, that is, the conductive ring 200 is manufactured and formed separately. During the assembly process, the arc-shaped portions 110 and the conductive ring 200 are assembled as independent components.

[0054] The balance ring provided in this application embodiment has two aspects. First, the conductive ring 200 and the arc-shaped portion 110 are independent of each other. Multiple independently manufactured arc-shaped portions 110 are spliced ​​together to form an annular support 100, which is used to support and fix the conductive ring 200. In this way, the mold for the arc-shaped portion 110 is simple and easy to manufacture. Second, the conductive ring 200 is manufactured separately and then assembled onto the annular support 100. This avoids the problem of large gaps between the annular support 100 and the conductive ring 200 caused by the shrinkage of the plastic material during the integral injection molding process of the conductive ring 200 and the annular support 100.

[0055] In one embodiment, the balancing ring includes a housing with an annular cavity, and an annular support 100 is disposed within the annular cavity and connected to the housing. The housing and the arcuate portion 110 are also independent of each other, that is, the housing is also manufactured separately. During the assembly process of the balancing ring, the conductive ring 200 and the annular support 100 can be assembled into a module first, and then the module can be assembled onto the housing.

[0056] In one embodiment, the outer shell is fixed to the cylindrical body, and the annular cavity can be centered on the rotation center line of the cylindrical body. The balance ring is fixed to the cylindrical body via the outer shell; for example, the outer shell can be connected to the cylindrical body by screws, welding, and / or snap-fitting, etc. In this way, the outer shell drives the annular support 100, the conductive ring 200, and the toothed ring 400 to rotate synchronously with the cylindrical body.

[0057] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The balance ring includes a gear ring 400, which is independent of the annular support 100 and is fitted onto the outside of the annular support 100. That is, the gear ring 400 is manufactured separately. The separately manufactured gear ring 400 is assembled onto the outside of the annular support 100 so that the annular support 100 provides support and a fixed position for the gear ring 400. In this way, on the one hand, the gear ring 400 and the arc-shaped portion 110 can be made of different materials, effectively controlling material costs. On the other hand, making the gear ring 400 independent of the arc-shaped portion 110 further simplifies the mold structure of the arc-shaped portion 110.

[0058] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7One of the multiple arc-shaped portions 110 is a locking member 110a. The remaining arc-shaped portions 110 form an open-loop structure 110b. A conductive ring 200 is fitted over the open-loop structure 110b. The locking member 110a moves from the radially inner side of the conductive ring 200 to the opening of the open-loop structure 110b, so as to cooperate with the open-loop structure 110b to form an annular support 100. In other words, the annular support 100 is a closed-loop structure. During the assembly of the balance ring, an arc-shaped portion 110 can be reserved as a locking member 110a, and the remaining arc-shaped portions 110 can be pre-formed into an open-loop structure 110b. First, the conductive ring 200 is fitted onto the outside of the open-loop structure 110b, and then the locking member 110a is moved from the radial inner side of the conductive ring 200 outward until the locking member 110a moves to the opening of the open-loop structure 110b to close the opening of the open-loop structure 110b. The locking member 110a and the open-loop structure 110b together form a closed-loop ring support 100, thus realizing the assembly of the conductive ring 200 and the ring support 100. Compared to directly fitting the conductive ring 200 onto the closed-loop annular support 100, this assembly method does not require applying a large axial force along the annular support 100 to push the conductive ring 200 onto the annular support 100. The operator can easily fit the conductive ring 200 onto the open-loop structure 110b first, and then push the locking member 110a radially to the opening of the open-loop mechanism. The operation process is simple and convenient, the assembly difficulty is low, and the conductive ring 200 can fit more tightly against the annular support 100, with a smaller gap between the annular support 100 and the conductive ring 200.

[0059] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 There are two arc-shaped portions 110, which are connected sequentially to form a ring support 100. This reduces the number of arc-shaped portions 110, decreasing the assembly steps between them and simplifying the assembly process. For example, one arc-shaped portion 110 can be a locking element 110a, and the other can be an open-loop structure 110b. The conductive ring 200 is first fitted over the open-loop structure 110b, and then the locking element 110a is moved to the opening of the open-loop structure 110b. This allows for faster assembly of the conductive ring 200 and the ring support 100.

[0060] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 The two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110 can be detachably connected. This facilitates quick assembly and disassembly of the arc-shaped portions 110.

[0061] The method of detachable connection between two adjacent arcuate portions 110 is not limited. For example, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 6 and Figure 7One of two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110 has a latch 111, and the other of the two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110 has a latching platform 112. The latching platform 112 extends into the latch 111, and the outer surface of the latching platform 112 abuts against the wall of the latch 111. With this design, during assembly, force is applied to make the latching platform 112 snap into the latch 111, thereby realizing the engagement of the two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110, which is convenient to operate.

[0062] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 The latch 111 and the latch 112 are located at the circumferential ends of two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110, respectively. In this way, the distance between the latch 111 and the latch 112 is relatively small, reducing the overlapping area between the two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110.

[0063] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 Each of the two ends of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction has a latch 111 or a locking platform 112. For example, each of the two ends of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction has a latch 111. Another example is that each of the two ends of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction has a locking platform 112. Yet another example is that one end of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction has a latch 111, and the other end of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction has a locking platform 112.

[0064] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 Each arc-shaped portion 110 has multiple latches 111 or latches 112 formed at its circumferential end. For example, each arc-shaped portion 110 has multiple latches 111 formed at its circumferential end, and the multiple latches 111 are spaced apart along the axial direction. In this way, through the snap-fit ​​engagement between the multiple latches 111 and the latches 112, the force on each latch 112 is more even, so as to more securely assemble two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110.

[0065] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The balance ring includes a connector 300. One of two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110 forms a connecting platform 113, and the other of the two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110 forms a connecting post 114. The connector 300 passes through the connecting platform 113 and the connecting post 114. For example, the two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110 can first achieve quick positioning and assembly through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the locking platform 112 and the locking slot 111, and then the connector 300 is passed through the connecting platform 113 and the connecting post 114. The connector 300 further strengthens the connection strength between the two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110, resulting in higher reliability.

[0066] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7The connecting platform 113 and the connecting post 114 are located at the circumferential ends of two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110, respectively. In this way, the distance between the connecting platform 113 and the connecting post 114 is relatively small, reducing the overlapping area between two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110.

[0067] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 Each of the two ends of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction is provided with a connecting platform 113 or a connecting post 114. For example, each of the two ends of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction is provided with a connecting platform 113. Another example is that each of the two ends of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction is provided with a connecting post 114. Yet another example is that one end of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction is provided with a connecting platform 113, and the other end of the single arc-shaped portion 110 along the circumferential direction is provided with a connecting post 114.

[0068] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 At least one of the connecting platform 113 and the connecting post 114 is threadedly engaged with the connector 300. For example, the connecting platform 113 and the connector 300 are threadedly engaged. Another example is that the connecting post 114 and the connector 300 are threadedly engaged. Yet another example is that both the connecting platform 113 and the connecting post 114 are threadedly engaged with the connector 300. Thus, when assembling two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110, the locking platform 112 can be first inserted into the locking slot 111 to achieve a positioning connection between the two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110, and then the connector 300 can be tightened onto the connecting platform 113 and the connecting post 114 to achieve a stable assembly between the two adjacent arc-shaped portions 110. For example, the locking member 110a moves from the radially inner side of the conductive ring 200 to the opening of the open-loop structure 110b. The operator applies a radially outward force to the locking member 110a, and the locking platform 112 enters the locking slot 111. Then, the connector 300 is tightened to the connecting platform 113 and the connecting post 114, and the assembly of the locking member 110a and the open-loop structure 110b can be completed quickly.

[0069] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 The connecting platform 113 and the connecting column 114 are stacked axially, and the connector 300 is inserted axially within the connecting platform 113 and the connecting column 114. In this way, the connector 300 can better withstand radial forces, making the installation more stable and less prone to loosening.

[0070] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7One of the inner circumferential surface of the gear ring 400 and the outer circumferential surface of the arcuate portion 110 has a protrusion 410, and the other of the inner circumferential surface of the gear ring 400 and the outer circumferential surface of the arcuate portion 110 has a groove 115, into which the protrusion 410 is inserted. In some embodiments, the inner circumferential surface of the gear ring 400 has a protrusion 410, and the outer circumferential surface of the arcuate portion 110 has a groove 115. In other embodiments, the outer circumferential surface of the arcuate portion 110 has a protrusion 410, and the inner circumferential surface of the gear ring 400 has a groove 115. Thus, the insertion and engagement of the protrusion 410 and the groove 115 serves a positioning and limiting function. For example, the protrusion 410 or the groove 115 is formed on the open ring structure 110b. The toothed ring 400 can be first fitted onto the outside of the open ring structure 110b, the protrusion 410 can be inserted into the groove 115, and then the locking member 110a can be detachably connected to the open ring structure 110b. In this way, it is not only convenient to quickly position and assemble the toothed ring 400 onto the annular support 100, but also to restrict the rotation of the toothed ring 400 relative to the annular support 100, thereby restricting the circumferential rotation of the toothed ring 400.

[0071] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 ,and Figure 7 The outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped portion 110 has a first mounting groove 116 extending circumferentially. The first mounting groove 116 opens radially outward. The first mounting grooves 116 of multiple arc-shaped portions 110 cooperate to form a first annular groove 100a, in which the gear ring 400 is embedded. That is, the two axially opposite sides and the radially inner side of the gear ring 400 abut against the groove wall of the first annular groove 100a. The first annular groove 100a serves to position the gear ring 400, facilitating its quick positioning and assembly to a preset position. The groove wall of the first annular groove 100a also serves to limit the gear ring 400, providing bidirectional axial and radial limitation. The groove wall of the first annular groove 100a restricts the axial movement of the gear ring 400, preventing it from axially shifting. This allows the gear ring 400 to be more stably and reliably fixed to the annular support 100, improving its load-bearing reliability.

[0072] For example, during assembly, a portion of the gear ring 400 can be inserted into the first mounting groove 116 of the open-loop structure 110b, and then the locking member 110a can be pushed outward from the radially inner side of the gear ring 400 so that the remaining portion of the gear ring 400 can be inserted into the first mounting groove 116 of the locking member 110a. In this way, the groove wall surface of the first mounting groove 116 will not interfere with the assembly of the gear ring 400.

[0073] The specific form of the first mounting groove 116 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the arcuate portion 110 is recessed to form the first mounting groove 116. In other embodiments, please refer to... Figure 3The outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped portion 110 is provided with a first rib 1161 extending in the circumferential direction. Two first ribs 1161 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the arc-shaped portion 110, and a first mounting groove 116 is formed between the two first ribs 1161.

[0074] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 The conductive ring 200 has a contact portion 210 formed on its inner circumferential surface, and the arc-shaped portion 110 has a through hole 117 formed on its outer circumferential surface. The contact portion 210 is inserted into the through hole 117. On one hand, the contact portion 210 can be used to connect an external conductive wire, which conductively connects the control unit of the balancing assembly to the contact portion 210, transmitting the electrical energy and communication signals of the control unit to the conductive ring 200. The contact portion 210 is located on the inner circumferential surface of the conductive ring 200, facilitating wiring from the radially inner side of the conductive ring 200 and preventing interference from the conductive wire with the balancer's movement. On the other hand, the insertion and engagement of the contact portion 210 and the through hole 117 serves a positioning and limiting function. For example, the open-loop structure 110b has a through hole 117. The conductive ring 200 can be first fitted onto the outside of the open-loop structure 110b, the contact part 210 can be inserted into the through hole 117, and then the locking member 110a can be detachably connected to the open-loop structure 110b. In this way, it is not only convenient to quickly position and assemble the conductive ring 200 onto the annular support 100, but also to restrict the rotation of the conductive ring 200 relative to the annular support 100, thereby restricting the circumferential rotation of the conductive ring 200.

[0075] In one embodiment, the control unit can be fixed to the cylinder body, and the control unit obtains power from an external power source via wireless charging. In this way, the control unit can rotate synchronously with the cylinder body.

[0076] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7The outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped portion 110 has a second mounting groove 118 extending circumferentially. The second mounting groove 118 opens radially outward. The second mounting grooves 118 of the multiple arc-shaped portions 110 cooperate to form a second annular groove 100b, in which a conductive ring 200 is embedded. The two axially opposite sides and the radially inner side of the conductive ring 200 can all abut against the groove wall of the second annular groove 100b. The second annular groove 100b serves to position the conductive ring 200, facilitating its quick positioning and assembly into a preset position. The groove wall of the second annular groove 100b acts as a limiting force on the conductive ring 200, providing bidirectional axial and radial limiting. The groove wall of the second annular groove 100b restricts the axial movement of the conductive ring 200, preventing it from shifting axially. In this way, the conductive ring 200 can be more stably and reliably fixed to the annular support 100, and the need for hooks and washers for fixing the conductive ring 200 can be eliminated, reducing the number of parts.

[0077] For example, during assembly, a portion of the conductive ring 200 can be inserted into the first mounting groove 116 of the open-loop structure 110b, and then the locking member 110a can be pushed outward from the radially inner side of the conductive ring 200 so that the remaining portion of the conductive ring 200 can be inserted into the second mounting groove 118 of the locking member 110a. In this way, the groove wall of the second mounting groove 118 will not interfere with the assembly of the conductive ring 200, and the operation is simple.

[0078] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 Each arc-shaped portion 110 has multiple second mounting grooves 118, which are axially distributed on the outer circumferential surface of the arc-shaped portion 110. The corresponding second mounting grooves 118 of the multiple arc-shaped portions 110 cooperate to form a second annular groove 100b. The number of second annular grooves 100b corresponds one-to-one with the conductive rings 200. That is, a single arc-shaped portion 110 has multiple second mounting grooves 118, and the second mounting grooves of multiple arc-shaped portions 110 located at the same axial position are circumferentially joined to form a second annular groove 110b. For example, if there are two conductive rings 200, there are two second mounting grooves 118 and two corresponding second annular grooves 100b. As another example, if there are four conductive rings 200, there are four second mounting grooves 118 and four corresponding second annular grooves 100b. The groove wall of the second annular groove 100b provides insulation, preventing contact between the conductive rings 200. This eliminates the need for gaskets that provide insulation between the conductive rings 200, further reducing the number of parts.

[0079] The specific form of the second mounting groove 118 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the arcuate portion 110 is recessed to form the second mounting groove 118. In other embodiments, please refer to... Figure 3 The outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped portion 110 is provided with a second rib 1181 extending in the circumferential direction. A plurality of second ribs 1181 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the arc-shaped portion 110, and a second mounting groove 118 is formed between two adjacent second ribs 1181.

[0080] The specific structure of the conductive ring 200 is not limited, as long as it can easily contact the conductive contacts on the balancer.

[0081] For example, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The conductive ring 200 has a roughly U-shaped cross-section. The conductive ring 200 includes a base plate 220 and two side plates 230 extending radially outward from the base plate 220. The two side plates 230 are located at two opposite ends of the base plate 220 along its axial direction. The base plate 220 and the two side plates 230 together define a conductive groove 200a. The conductive contact portion on the balancer extends into the conductive groove 200a. For example, the conductive contact portion on the balancer may employ a brush-like structure that extends into the conductive groove 200a. This design ensures good electrical contact between the brush and the conductive ring 200.

[0082] The specific positions of the toothed ring 400 and the conductive ring 200 on the annular support 100 are not limited. For example, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 3 The number of conductive rings 200 is an even number, and the conductive rings 200 are evenly distributed on both sides of the toothed ring 400 along its axial direction. Taking four conductive rings 200 as an example, two conductive rings 200 are distributed on each side of the toothed ring 400 along its axial direction. In this way, the force on the annular support 100 is more balanced.

[0083] In one embodiment, the outer casing includes a housing and an end cap, with an annular cavity disposed within the housing. The cross-sectional shape of the housing is generally deep U-shaped, with one side of the housing open along the axial direction. The end cap closes the open portion of the housing, making the annular cavity a closed space to prevent liquids such as water from seeping into the annular cavity.

[0084] The connection method between the end cap and the housing is not limited, such as welding, screw connection, snap-fit ​​and / or bonding. No restrictions are imposed here.

[0085] In one embodiment, the annular support 100 is fixed to the housing. For example, the conductive ring 200 and the toothed ring 400 can be fitted onto the annular support 100 first, then the annular support 100 can be fixed to the housing. Next, the balancer can be assembled into the annular cavity through the opening of the housing. Finally, the end cap can be used to close the opening of the housing.

[0086] The method of fixing the annular support 100 to the housing is not limited. In some embodiments, the annular support 100 is connected to the housing in a non-detachable manner, such as ultrasonic welding, fusion welding, or bonding. In other embodiments, the annular support 100 is detachably connected to the housing. In this embodiment, when the annular support 100 or the housing needs to be replaced, the annular support 100 is removed from the housing, and only one of them needs to be replaced.

[0087] Please see Figure 8 This application further provides a method for assembling a balance ring, the assembly method comprising:

[0088] S1: The conductive ring is fitted into the second mounting groove on the radially outer side of the arc-shaped part of the first part.

[0089] The conductive ring 200 is inserted into the second mounting groove 118 from its open portion. On one hand, the two axially opposite sides and the radially inner side of the conductive ring 200 can abut against the groove wall of the second mounting groove 118. The groove wall of the second mounting groove 118 provides bidirectional axial and radial restraint for the conductive ring 200, preventing axial movement. This not only allows the conductive ring 200 to be more stably and reliably fixed to the arc-shaped portion 110 of the first part, but also eliminates the need for hooks and washers to fix the conductive ring 200, reducing the number of parts. On the other hand, since the arc-shaped portion 110 of the first part has an open-loop structure, the conductive ring 200 does not need to axially press the groove wall of the second mounting groove 118 to fit into the second mounting groove 118. The conductive ring 200 will not axially press the groove wall of the second mounting groove 118 to deform it. The operator can easily put the conductive ring 200 on the outside of the arc-shaped portion 110 of the first part, and the groove wall of the second mounting groove 118 will not interfere with the conductive ring 200 being put on the outside of the arc-shaped portion 110 of the first part.

[0090] Here, there can be multiple arc-shaped portions 110, and a portion of these multiple arc-shaped portions 110 is defined as the arc-shaped portion 110 of the first portion. For example, the arc-shaped portion 110 of the first portion may include one arc-shaped portion 110. Alternatively, the arc-shaped portion 110 of the first portion may include two or more arc-shaped portions 110. In some embodiments, two or more arc-shaped portions 110 of the first portion may be connected as a whole, and the conductive ring 200 is fitted into the second mounting groove 118 of the arc-shaped portion 110 of the whole.

[0091] S2: Move the arc-shaped portion of the second part outward from the radially inner side of the conductive ring to engage a portion of the conductive ring into the second mounting groove radially outer side of the arc-shaped portion of the second part.

[0092] Here, the second mounting groove 118 of the arc-shaped portion 100 of the first part and the second mounting groove 118 of the arc-shaped portion 110 of the second part correspond one-to-one and are joined together to form the second annular groove 100b. The arc-shaped portion 110 of the second part moves outward from the radially inner side of the conductive ring 200, so that the conductive ring 200 does not axially compress the groove wall of the second mounting groove 118, avoiding deformation of the groove wall of the second mounting groove 118. The operator can easily press the arc-shaped portion 110 of the second part radially to partially engage the conductive ring 200 into the second mounting groove 118 of the arc-shaped portion 110 of the second part.

[0093] Here, another portion of the plurality of arcuate portions 110 is defined as the arcuate portion 110 of the second portion. For example, the arcuate portion 110 of the second portion may include one arcuate portion 110. As another example, the arcuate portion 110 of the second portion may include two or more arcuate portions 110. In some embodiments, the two or more arcuate portions 110 of the second portion may be first connected as a whole, and then the whole arcuate portion 110 of the second portion may be moved outward from the radially inward side of the conductive ring 200.

[0094] S3: Connect the arc-shaped portion of the first part and the arc-shaped portion of the second part to form a ring support.

[0095] Here, the connection method between the first arc-shaped portion 110 and the second arc-shaped portion 110 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the first arc-shaped portion 110 and the second arc-shaped portion 110 can be engaged by a bayonet 111 and a locking platform 112. For instance, during the process of moving the second arc-shaped portion 110 from the radially inner side of the conductive ring 200 outward, the locking platform 112 extends into the bayonet 111 to achieve engagement between the bayonet 111 and the locking platform 112. In some embodiments, the first arc-shaped portion 110 and the second arc-shaped portion 110 can be connected by a connecting platform 113, a connecting post 114, and a connector 300. For specific connection methods, please refer to the structural description of the balance ring 100 in the embodiments of this application, which will not be repeated here.

[0096] In some embodiments, there are multiple conductive rings 200, and each arcuate portion 110 has multiple second mounting grooves 118 arranged axially. The number of second mounting grooves 118 in each arcuate portion 110 is the same as the number of conductive rings 200. In this way, the second mounting grooves 118 of the first arcuate portion 110 and the second arcuate portion 110 together constitute multiple second annular grooves 110b. The number of second annular grooves 110b is the same as the number of conductive rings 200, and the multiple conductive rings 200 can be successively fitted into the multiple second annular grooves 110b.

[0097] It should be noted that the assembly method provided in this application embodiment is applicable to the assembly of the balance ring 100 in this application embodiment, so as to achieve rapid assembly of the balance ring 100.

[0098] In one embodiment, S3: Before connecting the arcuate portion of the first part and the arcuate portion of the second part to form a ring support, the assembly method includes:

[0099] S4: Fit the gear ring into the first mounting groove on the radially outer side of the arc-shaped portion of the first part;

[0100] The gear ring 400 is inserted into the first mounting groove 116 from its open portion. On one hand, the two axially opposite sides and the radially inner side of the gear ring 400 can all abut against the groove wall of the first mounting groove 116. The groove wall of the first mounting groove 116 provides bidirectional axial and radial restraint for the gear ring 400, preventing axial movement and allowing for a more stable and reliable fixation to the arcuate portion 110 of the first part. On the other hand, since the arcuate portion 110 of the first part has an open-loop structure, the gear ring 400 does not need to axially press against the groove wall of the first mounting groove 116 to fit into it, thus preventing deformation. The operator can easily fit the gear ring 400 onto the arcuate portion 110 of the first part without interference from the groove wall of the first mounting groove 116.

[0101] In some embodiments, the toothed ring 400 can be located between any two conductive rings 200 in the axial direction. Here, along the axial direction, a portion of the conductive rings 200 can be first fitted into a portion of the second mounting groove 118 radially outer of the arcuate portion 110 of the first portion, then the toothed ring 400 can be fitted into a first mounting groove 116 radially outer of the arcuate portion 100 of the first portion, and then the remaining portion of the conductive rings 200 can be fitted into other second mounting grooves 118 radially outer of the arcuate portion 110 of the first portion. In this way, the conductive rings 200 and the toothed ring 400 are sequentially fitted onto the arcuate portion 100 of the first portion.

[0102] In other embodiments, axially, all conductive rings 200 are located on one side of the toothed ring 400. Here, axially, all conductive rings 200 can be first fitted into the second mounting groove 118 radially outer of the arcuate portion 110 of the first part, and then the toothed ring 400 can be fitted into the first mounting groove 116 radially outer of the arcuate portion 100 of the first part. Alternatively, axially, the toothed ring 400 can be first fitted into the first mounting groove 116 radially outer of the arcuate portion 100 of the first part, and then all conductive rings 200 can be fitted into the second mounting groove 118 radially outer of the arcuate portion 110 of the first part. In both methods, the conductive rings 200 and the toothed ring 400 can be sequentially fitted onto the arcuate portion 100 of the first part.

[0103] S5: Move the arc-shaped portion of the second part outward from the radially inner side of the gear ring to engage a portion of the gear ring into the first mounting groove radially outer side of the arc-shaped portion of the second part.

[0104] Here, the first mounting groove 116 of the arc-shaped portion 100 of the first part and the first mounting groove 116 of the arc-shaped portion 110 of the second part correspond one-to-one and are joined together to form the first annular groove 100a. The arc-shaped portion 110 of the second part moves outward from the radially inner side of the gear ring 400, so that the gear ring 400 does not axially compress the groove wall surface of the first mounting groove 116, avoiding deformation of the groove wall surface of the first mounting groove 116. The operator can easily press the arc-shaped portion 110 of the second part radially to partially engage the gear ring 400 into the first mounting groove 116 of the arc-shaped portion 110 of the second part.

[0105] It is understandable that when the first part of the arc-shaped portion 110 is simultaneously fitted with the conductive ring 200 and the toothed ring 400, the second part of the arc-shaped portion 110 moves outward from the radial inner side of the conductive ring 200 and the toothed ring 400, so that a portion of the conductive ring 200 enters the second mounting groove 118 and a portion of the toothed ring 400 simultaneously enters the first mounting groove 116.

[0106] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0107] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A balancing ring, characterized in that, include: The ring support (100) includes a plurality of arc-shaped portions (110), which are sequentially connected to cooperate in forming the ring support (100). One of the arc-shaped portions (110) is a locking member (110a), and the remaining arc-shaped portions (110) constitute an open-loop structure (110b). A conductive ring (200) is sleeved on the outside of the open-loop structure (110b). The locking member (110a) moves from the radially inner side of the conductive ring (200) to the opening of the open-loop structure (110b) to cooperate with the open-loop structure (110b) to form the annular support (100). The conductive ring (200) is sleeved on the outside of the annular support (100).

2. The balance ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two adjacent arcuate portions (110) are detachably connected.

3. The balancing ring according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the two adjacent arc-shaped portions (110) is formed with a slot (111), and the other of the two adjacent arc-shaped portions (110) is formed with a locking platform (112). The locking platform (112) extends into the slot (111), and the outer surface of the locking platform (112) abuts against the wall of the slot (111).

4. The balancing ring according to claim 2, characterized in that, The balance ring includes a connector (300), one of the two adjacent arcuate portions (110) forms a connecting platform (113), and the other of the two adjacent arcuate portions (110) forms a connecting post (114). The connector (300) passes through the connecting platform (113) and the connecting post (114).

5. The balancing ring according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting platform (113) and the connecting column (114) are stacked axially, and the connector (300) passes through the connecting platform (113) and the connecting column (114) axially.

6. The balancing ring according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least one of the connecting platform (113) and the connecting post (114) is threadedly engaged with the connector (300).

7. The balance ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The balance ring includes a toothed ring (400) that is independent of the annular support (100), and the toothed ring (400) is sleeved on the annular support (100).

8. The balance ring according to claim 7, characterized in that, One of the inner circumferential surface of the gear ring (400) and the outer circumferential surface of the arc-shaped portion (110) is formed with a protrusion (410), and the other of the inner circumferential surface of the gear ring (400) and the outer circumferential surface of the arc-shaped portion (110) is formed with a groove (115), and the protrusion (410) is inserted into the groove (115).

9. The balancing ring according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped portion (110) is formed with a first mounting groove (116) extending in the circumferential direction. The first mounting groove (116) is open to the radially outward. The first mounting grooves (116) of the multiple arc-shaped portions (110) cooperate to form a first annular groove (100a). The toothed ring (400) is embedded in the first annular groove (100a).

10. The balancing ring according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The conductive ring (200) has an inner peripheral surface with a contact portion (210) and the arc-shaped portion (110) has an outer peripheral surface with a through hole (117) and the contact portion (210) is inserted into the through hole (117).

11. The balance ring according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface of the arc-shaped portion (110) is formed with a second mounting groove (118) extending in the circumferential direction. The second mounting groove (118) opens radially outward. The second mounting grooves (118) of the multiple arc-shaped portions (110) cooperate to form a second annular groove (100b). The conductive ring (200) is embedded in the second annular groove (100b).

12. A balancing component, characterized in that, Includes a balancer and a balance ring as described in any one of claims 1-11, wherein the balancer is provided with a conductive contact portion that maintains sliding contact with the conductive ring (200).

13. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The device includes a cylinder, a control device, and the balancing assembly as described in claim 12, wherein the balancing ring is arranged coaxially with the cylinder and rotates synchronously, and the control device communicates with the balancer to control the movement of the balancer.

14. An assembly method for a balance ring, characterized in that, include: The conductive ring is fitted into the second mounting groove on the radially outer side of the arc-shaped part of the first part; The arc-shaped portion of the second part is moved outward from the radial inside of the conductive ring to engage a portion of the conductive ring into the second mounting groove radially outside the arc-shaped portion of the second part. The arc-shaped portion of the first part and the arc-shaped portion of the second part are connected to form a ring support.

15. The assembly method according to claim 14, characterized in that, Before connecting the arc-shaped portion of the first part and the arc-shaped portion of the second part to form a ring support, the assembly method includes: The gear ring is fitted into the first mounting groove on the radially outer side of the arc-shaped portion of the first part; The arcuate portion of the second part is moved outward from the radially inner side of the gear ring to engage a portion of the gear ring into the first mounting groove radially outer of the arcuate portion of the second part.

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