Worktable device and laundry treating apparatus

By integrating a care cavity and a workbench device with functional modules on the clothing processing equipment, the problem of lack of partitioned care in the clothing processing equipment is solved, and independent care for small pieces of clothing is achieved and the reliability of the equipment is improved.

CN116590899BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-21WUXI LITTLE SWAN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210346606.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-03-31
Publication Date
2025-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2042-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing clothing processing equipment lacks the function of zoning care and cannot meet the needs of classified care for small items such as underwear, socks, and baby clothes.

Method used

A workbench device is designed, which includes a care cavity and a functional module. It can independently care for small pieces of clothing without relying on the working status of the clothing treatment cavity. It is integrated on the clothing treatment equipment to reduce the weight of the door cover assembly and improve reliability.

Benefits of technology

It realizes independent and convenient care for small pieces of clothing, improves care efficiency and equipment reliability, and does not affect the capacity of the clothing processing chamber.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a workbench device and a clothes processing equipment, which comprises a workbench, a door cover assembly and at least one function module, the workbench is provided with a clothes feeding port and a transmission channel; the door cover assembly comprises a door cover and a sub-cover, the door cover is used for opening or closing the clothes feeding port, the door cover is provided with a nursing cavity and at least one channel, the top side of the nursing cavity has an opening, and the sub-cover is used for opening or closing the opening; the function module is arranged on the workbench, when the door cover is in a closed state, the channel is communicated with the nursing cavity and the transmission channel, so that the nursing medium generated by the function module is introduced into the nursing cavity. The workbench device of the embodiment of the present application can independently nurse small clothes, and the inner drum does not need to be rotated in the nursing process, so that the nursing is convenient, simple and convenient; the overall weight of the door cover assembly is relatively light, the weight of the door cover assembly is reduced, the service life of the door cover assembly is improved; and a cable does not need to be arranged on the door cover assembly, so that the reliability of each function module is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothing washing and care, and in particular to a workbench device and clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and the continuous pursuit of health, people are paying more attention to the classified care of underwear, socks, baby clothes, and small items, such as drying and sterilization. However, current clothing processing equipment does not have the function of zoned care. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present application hope to provide a workbench device and a clothing processing device to perform zoned clothing care.

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a workbench device for a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0005] A workbench, wherein the workbench is provided with a clothing loading port and a transmission channel;

[0006] A door cover assembly, comprising a door cover and a sub-cover, wherein the door cover is used to open or close the clothing loading port, the door cover is provided with a care cavity and at least one channel, the top side of the care cavity has an opening, and the sub-cover is used to open or close the opening;

[0007] At least one functional module for generating a care medium is provided on the workbench. When the door cover is in a closed state, the channel connects the care cavity and the transmission channel to introduce the care medium generated by the functional module into the care cavity.

[0008] In some embodiments, the door cover assembly includes a rack for placing clothes, the rack is arranged in the nursing cavity, and the outlet of the passage is located below the rack.

[0009] In some embodiments, the door cover assembly is provided with an air flow channel, which connects the care cavity with the external environment, or connects the care cavity with the clothing delivery port.

[0010] In some embodiments, the at least one functional module includes any one or any combination of the following devices: a drying device, a steam generating device, a sterilizing device, and an aromatherapy device.

[0011] In some embodiments, the door cover includes a panel and a first container arranged below the panel, the care cavity is located inside the first container, and when the door cover is in a closed state closing the clothing loading port, the first container extends into the clothing loading port.

[0012] In some embodiments, the transfer channel passes through the side wall of the clothing loading port, and the entrance of the channel passes through the side wall of the first container. When the door cover is in a closed state, the structure around the entrance of the channel seals against the periphery of the transfer channel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first container forms a joint around the inlet, and the door cover includes a sealing sleeve, which is mounted on the joint. During the movement of the door cover toward the closing direction, the sealing sleeve is elastically deformed under the squeezing action of the first container to seal against the periphery of the transmission channel.

[0014] In some embodiments, the door cover includes a second container arranged in the first container, a guide shell arranged between the first container and the second container, and the space in the second container defines the care cavity; the outlet of the channel is arranged on the side wall of the second container, and the guide shell connects the outlet and the inlet to define the channel.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first container includes a barrel body with open ends and a barrel bottom covering the bottom end of the barrel body, and the second container can be placed into the barrel body from the bottom side of the barrel body, and the barrel bottom abuts the top end of the second container against the panel.

[0016] In some embodiments, a door hook is provided at the front end of the sub-cover, and the door cover assembly includes a lock hook and a first elastic member. The lock hook is rotatably provided on the door cover, and the door hook is locked with the lock hook. A toggle portion is provided on the top of the lock hook, and the toggle portion can move in the front and rear directions under the action of external force to drive the lock hook to rotate and release the door hook. The first elastic member is used to drive the lock hook to reset.

[0017] In some embodiments, the door cover assembly includes a mounting base, the locking hook and the first elastic member are both arranged on the mounting base, and the mounting base is arranged in the cavity between the first container and the second container and is connected to the bottom side of the panel.

[0018] An embodiment of the present application provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0019] a barrel assembly, the barrel assembly having a clothes processing chamber, the top side of the clothes processing chamber being open;

[0020] a box body, wherein the cylinder portion is mounted in the box body;

[0021] And the workbench device described in any embodiment of the present application, wherein the workbench device is arranged at the top of the box, and the care cavity and the clothing processing cavity are isolated from each other.

[0022] In the workbench device of the embodiment of the present application, the care cavity can independently care for small items of clothing, such as socks, underwear, scarves, small items of clothing for infants and young children, and there is no need to rotate the inner drum during the care process, so the care is convenient, simple and convenient; in addition, since the care cavity is integrated on the workbench, the care cavity will not affect the capacity of the clothing processing cavity.

[0023] In the workbench device of the embodiment of the present application, the door cover assembly serves as a cover component that needs to be frequently opened or closed. Since the various functional modules are integrated on the workbench, the overall weight of the door cover assembly can be made lighter, the load on the door cover assembly can be reduced, and the service life of the door cover assembly can be improved. There is no need to lay cables on the door cover assembly, thereby improving the reliability of the various functional modules. In addition, the workbench has a large installation space, which is convenient for installing various functional modules. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a workbench device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another perspective of the structure shown;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The structure shown is a schematic diagram after omitting the barrel bottom;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure shown in the figure from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 5 For the Figure 4 Cross-sectional view in the middle BB direction;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point D in the middle;

[0030] Figure 7 For the Figure 4 Cross-sectional view in CC direction;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point E in the middle;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of a door cover according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 10This is a structural diagram of a mounting base, a first elastic member, and a locking hook according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of another perspective of the structure shown;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein the door cover is in an open state and the sub-cover is in a closed state;

[0036] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure shown in another state, wherein the door cover is in a closed state and the sub-cover is in an open state;

[0037] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A schematic partial cross-sectional view of the structure shown.

[0038] Description of Reference Numerals

[0039] Workbench device 100;

[0040] Door cover assembly 1';

[0041] Door cover 1; nursing cavity 1a; opening 1b; cavity 1c; channel 1d; outlet 1d'; inlet 1d"; airflow channel 1f; panel 11; sink 111; through-notch 111a; second through hole 11b; second container 12; first through hole 12b; first container 13; barrel body 131; barrel bottom 132; boss 1321; joint 133; mounting base 14; ear plate 141; sealing sleeve 15; sealing lip 151; guide housing 16;

[0042] Sub-cover 2; avoidance gap 2a; door hook 21; rotating connection portion 22;

[0043] Shelves 3;

[0044] Lock hook 41; toggle portion 411; first elastic member 42;

[0045] The flow guide housing 51; the third through hole 51a; the flow guide cavity 51b; the connecting housing 52;

[0046] Drying device 61; Steam generating device 62;

[0047] Workbench 70; Clothes loading port 70a; Transmission channel 70b;

[0048] Box 300;

[0049] Tubular device 400; Clothes processing chamber 400a DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0051] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0052] An embodiment of the present application provides a workbench device 100 for use in a clothes processing apparatus. The workbench device 100 includes a workbench 70, a door cover assembly 1', and at least one functional module.

[0053] See also Figure 12 、 Figure 13 and Figure 14 , the embodiment of the present application provides a clothes processing device, including a drum device 400 (refer to Figure 14 ), the box 300 and the workbench device 100 of any embodiment of the present application.

[0054] See also Figure 5 、 Figure 7 The workbench 70 is provided with a clothing loading port 70a and a transmission channel 70b, and the door cover assembly 1' is provided on the workbench 70. Various components can be integrated on the workbench 70, for example, an operation panel and the like.

[0055] See also Figure 14 The drum unit 400 is arranged in the box body 300; the drum unit 400 has a clothing processing chamber 400a, and the top side of the clothing processing chamber 400a is open.

[0056] Specifically, the drum unit 400 has an inner drum, the space inside the inner drum is a clothes processing chamber 400a, and the clothes loading port 70a is located just above the inner drum. In this embodiment, the rotation axis of the inner drum is substantially along the vertical direction, for example, the clothes processing device is a pulsator type processing device.

[0057] The workbench assembly 100 is mounted on top of the housing 300, which is required to support the weight of the workbench assembly 100. The clothing loading port 70a is located above and communicates with the clothing processing chamber 400a. Clothes are loaded into the clothing processing chamber 400a from above the clothing processing apparatus through the clothing loading port 70a.

[0058] See also Figure 1 The door cover assembly 1 ′ includes a door cover 1 and a sub-cover 2 .

[0059] The door cover 1 is used to open or close the clothing loading port 70a of the clothing processing device. Exemplarily, the rear end of the door cover 1 is connected to the workbench 70, for example, rotatably connected to open or close the clothing loading port 70a.

[0060] See also Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 The door cover 1 has a care cavity 1a for placing clothes and at least one channel 1d, and the care cavity 1a and the channel 1d are connected. The top side of the care cavity 1a has an opening 1b.

[0061] The sub-cover 2 is used to open or close the opening 1b. When the sub-cover 2 closes the opening 1b, the nursing cavity 1a becomes a relatively closed space.

[0062] The functional module is arranged on the workbench 70 and is used to generate clothing care medium. The clothing care medium is used to care for clothing.

[0063] See also Figure 5 and Figure 7 When the door cover 1 is in a closed state to close the clothing loading port 70a, the channel 1d connects the care cavity 1a and the transmission channel 70b to introduce the care medium generated by the functional module into the care cavity 1a. Figure 5 and Figure 7 In the figure, the solid line and the arrow direction indicate the flow path of the care medium.

[0064] The specific type of clothing care medium is not limited, for example, it can be hot air flow for drying clothes, high-temperature steam for ironing clothes, a medium for sterilization, odor molecules for fragrance, etc.

[0065] See also Figure 12 、 Figure 14 The care chamber 1a is isolated from the clothing treatment chamber 400a, and the care chamber 1a is independent of the clothing treatment chamber 400a. The clothing care status of the two does not interfere with each other. In other words, the process of the functional module caring for the clothing in the care chamber 1a does not depend on the working status of the drum device 400.

[0066] In the workbench device 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the care cavity 1a can independently care for small items of clothing, such as socks, underwear, scarves, small items of clothing for infants and young children, and there is no need to rotate the inner drum during the care process, so the care is convenient, simple and fast; in addition, since the care cavity 1a is integrated on the workbench 70, the care cavity 1a will not affect the capacity of the clothing processing cavity 400a.

[0067] In the workbench device 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the door cover assembly 1' serves as a cover member that needs to be frequently opened or closed. Since the various functional modules are integrated on the workbench 70, the overall weight of the door cover assembly 1' can be made lighter, the load on the door cover assembly 1' can be reduced, and the service life of the door cover assembly 1' can be improved; there is no need to lay cables on the door cover assembly 1', thereby improving the reliability of the various functional modules; in addition, there is a large installation space on the workbench 70, which is convenient for installing various functional modules.

[0068] In the clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present application, the functional module's care process for the clothes in the care cavity 1a does not depend on the working status of the drum device 400. For example, during the process of washing clothes in the clothing processing cavity 400a, during the dehydration process, or when the drum device 400 is in a non-working state, the functional module can care for the clothes in the care cavity 1a, thereby improving the care efficiency of the clothing processing device.

[0069] It can be understood that the outlet 1d' of the channel 1d is provided on the side wall of the care cavity 1a.

[0070] Exemplarily, the height of the outlet 1d' of the channel 1d does not exceed 1 / 3 of the height of the care cavity 1a. In this embodiment, the outlet 1d' of the channel 1d is positioned relatively low, which enables the clothing care medium to penetrate the clothing from bottom to top as much as possible, thereby improving the care effect on the clothing.

[0071] It should be noted that the height of the nursing cavity 1a refers to the depth of the nursing cavity 1a, specifically the distance from the top edge to the bottom edge of the side wall of the nursing cavity 1a. The height of the outlet 1d' refers to the height of the lowest position of the outlet 1d', for example, see Figure 1 , Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the bottom wall of the outlet 1d' is the bottom wall of the care cavity 1a, and the height of the lowest position of the outlet 1d' is zero.

[0072] It is understandable that, while satisfying the manufacturing process, the position of the outlet 1d' of the channel 1d can be placed as low as possible.

[0073] For example, see Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8The height of the inlet 1d″ of the channel 1d is higher than the height of the outlet 1d′ of the channel 1d. This facilitates the installation and layout of the functional modules on the workbench 70.

[0074] Specifically, the height of the workbench 70 is limited by the external dimensions, and the functional module is installed on the outside of the side wall of the clothing loading port 70a. The installation position of the functional module can be slightly higher to avoid affecting the height dimension of the workbench 70, and the position of the outlet 1d' of the channel 1d can be lower to facilitate the clothing care medium to penetrate the clothing from bottom to top, and also make the installation position of the functional module have greater design flexibility.

[0075] It should be noted that the number of channels 1d can be one or more.

[0076] For example, in some embodiments, each functional module corresponds to a channel 1d. In other embodiments, multiple functional modules may share a channel 1d.

[0077] For example, see Figure 3 The door cover assembly 1' includes a rack 3 for placing clothes. The rack 3 is arranged in the care cavity 1a. Clothes are placed on the rack 3, which supports the clothes so that the clothes are kept at a certain distance from the bottom wall of the care cavity 1a. This facilitates the clothing care medium to better care for the clothes at the bottom.

[0078] The outlet 1d' of the channel 1d is located below the rack 3, so that the clothing care medium penetrates the clothing from the bottom up from below the rack 3, thereby improving the clothing care effect; in addition, it can also prevent clothing from blocking the outlet 1d'.

[0079] For example, in an embodiment equipped with a drying device 61 and / or a steam generating device 62, the drying hot gas and / or steam penetrates the clothes from bottom to top from below the rack 3, and the clothes at the bottom can also be better dried and / or sterilized.

[0080] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the rack 3 is fixed in the nursing cavity 1a, that is, during normal use, the rack 3 cannot be removed. In other embodiments, the rack 3 is an optional accessory and can be placed in or out of the nursing cavity 1a according to actual use needs.

[0081] For example, see Figure 9 The door cover assembly 1' is provided with an air flow channel 1f, through which the air in the care cavity 1a is discharged. The air flow channel 1f is used to discharge the air in the care cavity 1a to the external environment, that is, to the indoor atmosphere, or to discharge the air in the care cavity 1a to the clothing loading port 70a, that is, to the internal environment of the clothing treatment device.

[0082] Exemplarily, the at least one functional module includes any one or any combination of the following devices: drying device 61 (refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 )、Steam generating device 62 (refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 ), sterilization device, aromatherapy device.

[0083] The drying device 61 is used to provide hot air flow to the care cavity 1a, and dry the clothes in the care cavity 1a through the hot air flow.

[0084] Exemplarily, the drying device 61 includes a heating element and a fan, and the fan is used to blow the heat generated by the heating element toward the care cavity 1a.

[0085] The heating element may be any structure capable of heating the airflow. For example, the heating element may be a positive temperature coefficient thermistor (PTC thermistor), or a heating wire, a disk heater, or the like.

[0086] For example, in some embodiments, the drying device 61 takes in air from the space inside the clothing processing equipment, so that the noise during air suction can be reduced; in addition, there is no need to open air inlet holes on the surface of the box 300, which will not affect the appearance of the clothing processing equipment.

[0087] It is understandable that in other embodiments, the drying device 61 may also take in air from the external environment of the clothes processing equipment.

[0088] The steam generating device 62 is used to generate high-temperature steam, which can diffuse to the surface of the clothes, allowing the fibers on the surface of the clothes to fully stretch, and play the role of ironing, removing wrinkles and sterilizing the clothes.

[0089] It should be noted that high-temperature steam refers to hot steam with a certain temperature, and the temperature can be controlled according to actual needs. For example, the temperature of the steam can be maintained at 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, 90°C, 100°C, etc.

[0090] The specific structure of the steam generating device 62 is not limited, and any steam generating device 62 in the prior art can be used, which will not be described in detail here.

[0091] The sterilization device is used to provide a sterilization medium to the nursing cavity 1a, and the sterilization medium kills the bacteria in the nursing cavity 1a.

[0092] The specific type of sterilization medium is not limited, for example, ultraviolet light, ozone, negative ions, visible light with a wavelength in the range of 400nm-415nm (nanometer), etc.

[0093] It is understood that narrowband visible light with a wavelength of 400nm-415nm (nanometers) can inhibit bacteria in the air and on clothing surfaces. Specifically, visible light in this wavelength band can induce harmful microorganisms to produce harmful reactive oxygen species, thereby accelerating cell inactivation, but does not harm human health. Although light in this wavelength band takes slightly longer to kill bacteria, since it does not harm human health, it can be used for sterilization and disinfection regardless of whether there are people in the surrounding environment, achieving continuous disinfection.

[0094] It can be understood that, in the embodiment where the sterilization medium is ultraviolet light, the sterilization device can be an ultraviolet lamp.

[0095] In the embodiment where the sterilization medium is ozone, the sterilization device is an ozone generator.

[0096] In the embodiment where the sterilization medium is negative ions, the sterilization device is a negative ion generator.

[0097] The aromatherapy device is used to provide special odor molecules to the care cavity 1a. After entering the care cavity 1a, the odor molecules can diffuse to the surface of the clothes, making the clothes have a special fragrance.

[0098] The clothing processing equipment can select the above functional modules according to the design requirements such as product model to meet the functional differentiation needs of different models of products.

[0099] For example, some types of clothing processing equipment may be equipped with a drying device 61, a steam generating device 62, and a sterilizing device; other types of clothing processing equipment may be equipped with only a drying device 61 or only a steam generating device 62, etc.

[0100] The specific structure of the door cover 1 is not limited.

[0101] For example, see Figure 5 、 Figure 7 and Figure 9The door cover 1 includes a panel 11 and a first container 13 disposed below the panel 11. The care cavity 1a is located within the first container 13. When the door cover 1 is in the closed position, closing the clothing inlet 70a, the first container 13 is located within the clothing inlet 70a. Since the space in the clothing inlet 70a is vacant, extending the first container 13 into the clothing inlet 70a can fully utilize the space in the clothing inlet 70a, making the workbench device 100 compact. The door cover assembly 1' does not increase the external dimensions of the clothing treatment device, and therefore does not change the packaging size of the existing clothing treatment device.

[0102] It should be noted that the transmission channel 70b refers to the flow path of a flowing medium such as gas, which can be one or more holes penetrating the plate body, or a cavity with a certain length.

[0103] The specific location of the transmission channel 70b is not limited.

[0104] Exemplarily, the transmission channel 70b passes through the side wall of the clothing loading port 70a, for example, through the side wall on the left side, right side, front side, or rear side of the clothing loading port 70a.

[0105] In an embodiment where there are multiple transmission channels 70b, each transmission channel 70b can pass through the side wall on the same side of the clothing delivery port 70a, for example, all pass through the side wall on the rear side; or they can pass through the side walls on different sides, for example, some transmission channels 70b pass through the left side wall, and other transmission channels 70b pass through the right side wall, etc.

[0106] For example, see Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 The inlet 1d″ of the channel 1d passes through the side wall of the first container 13. When the door cover 1 is in a closed state, the structure around the inlet 1d″ of the channel 1d is sealed against the periphery of the transmission channel 70b. When the door cover 1 is opened, the inlet 1d″ of the channel 1d is separated from the side wall of the clothing loading port 70a. In this embodiment, the structure around the inlet 1d″ of the channel 1d is detachably abutted against the side wall around the transmission channel 70b, which does not affect the flipping of the door cover 1 and does not require the provision of special pipelines. The structure is simple and reliable.

[0107] For example, see Figure 6 and Figure 8The outer surface of the first container 13 is provided with a joint 133, through which the clothing care medium flows. The door cover 1 includes a sealing sleeve 15, which is sleeved on the joint 133 and protrudes from the end of the joint 133. When the door cover 1 moves toward the closing direction, the sealing sleeve 15 is elastically deformed under the pressure of the first container 13, thereby sealingly abutting the periphery of the transmission channel 70b.

[0108] When the door cover 1 moves toward the closing direction, the relative position of the joint 133 and the transmission channel 70b will change, and the joint 133 gradually approaches the transmission channel 70b until the joint 133 presses the sealing ring 15 around the transmission channel 70b. At this time, the space inside the joint 133 is connected to the transmission channel 70b, and the care medium enters the channel 1d from the transmission channel 70b through the joint 133.

[0109] In this embodiment, the joint 133 facilitates the installation of the sealing sleeve 15 and provides structural support for the sealing sleeve 15 to prevent the sealing sleeve 15 from excessively deflecting.

[0110] It is understandable that the connector 133 may be integrally formed with at least a portion of the structure of the first container 13 , or may be installed on the first container 13 as an independent component.

[0111] The material of the sealing sleeve 15 is not limited, for example, silicone, rubber, etc.

[0112] For example, in order to improve the sealing performance of the sealing sleeve 15 , a Y-shaped sealing lip 151 may be provided at one end of the sealing sleeve 15 close to the transmission channel 70 b .

[0113] For example, see Figure 5 and Figure 7 The door cover 1 includes a second container 12 and a flow guide housing 16. The second container 12 is disposed within the first container 13, i.e., the first container 13 and the second container 12 are nested. The space within the second container 12 defines a care cavity 1a. A cavity 1c is formed between the outer surface of the first container 13 and the inner surface of the second container 12. The care cavity 1a and cavity 1c are not connected to each other, and the clothing care medium cannot enter cavity 1c.

[0114] The outlet 1d' of the channel 1d is provided on the side wall of the second container 12, and the outlet 1d" of the channel 1d passes through the side wall of the first container 13. The guide shell 16 is provided between the first container 13 and the second container 12, and the guide shell 16 connects the outlet 1d' and the inlet 1d" to define the channel 1d.

[0115] In this embodiment, the structural design of the first container 13 and the second container 12 facilitates providing a mounting position for the sub-cover 2 while meeting the sealing performance requirements.

[0116] The shape of the first container 13 is not limited, but should be able to adapt to the shape and size of the clothing loading port 70a to ensure that the first container 13 can be placed in the clothing loading port 70a.

[0117] The shape and size of the second container 12 can be adjusted according to actual usage requirements. The space of the second container 12 can be as large as possible so that the care cavity 1a has as large a volume as possible and the clothing capacity is increased.

[0118] The connection relationship among the second container 12 , the first container 13 and the panel 11 is not limited.

[0119] For example, in some embodiments, the second container 12 and the panel 11 are an integrally molded structure, for example, integrally injection molded, the first container 13 is inserted into the outside of the second container 12 from the bottom of the second container 12, and the top of the first container 13 is connected to the panel 11, that is, the first container 13 is suspended below the panel 11.

[0120] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 The first container 13 includes a barrel body 131 with open ends and a barrel bottom 132 covering the bottom of the barrel body 131. The second container 12 can be placed into the barrel body 131 from the bottom side of the barrel body 131. The barrel bottom 132 abuts the top of the second container 12 on the panel 11.

[0121] During the assembly process, the second container 12 is installed into the barrel body 131 from the bottom side of the barrel body 131, and then the barrel bottom 132 is connected to the bottom end of the barrel body 131, and the barrel bottom 132 applies an upward extrusion force to the second container 12, so that the second container 12 is abutted against the bottom side of the panel 11. In this way, the second container 12 can be installed and positioned.

[0122] In this embodiment, the size of the opening on the panel 11 for accommodating the second container 12 can be reduced, and no fasteners such as screws are exposed on the upper surface of the panel 11, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the door cover assembly 1'.

[0123] For example, see Figure 1 The area of ​​the panel 11 surrounding the opening 1b of the nursing cavity 1a is recessed downward to form a recessed platform 111. When the sub-cover 2 is in the closed state closing the opening 1b, the sub-cover 2 rests on the recessed platform 111. In this embodiment, the recessed platform 111 can reduce the protrusion of the sub-cover 2 from the top surface of the panel 11 and also effectively limit the sub-cover 2.

[0124] Exemplarily, a sealing ring is provided on the sink 111. When the sub-cover 2 is closed, the bottom surface of the sub-cover 2 is sealed with the sealing ring to improve the sealing performance of the care cavity 1a.

[0125] For example, see Figure 13 and Figure 14 , the front end of the sub-cover 2 is provided with a door hook 21, please refer to Figure 10 The door cover assembly 1 ′ includes a lock hook 41 and a first elastic member 42 . The lock hook 41 is rotatably disposed on the door cover 1 , for example, below the sinking platform 111 on the front side.

[0126] The door hook 21 and the lock hook 41 are locked together, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The top of the lock hook 41 is provided with a toggle portion 411, which can move in the front-to-back direction under the action of an external force to drive the lock hook 41 to rotate and release the door hook 21. That is, the rotation axis of the lock hook 41 is along the left-right direction of the laundry processing device. The first elastic member 42 is used to drive the lock hook 41 to reset.

[0127] It is understandable that the toggle portion 411 may move forward or backward under the action of an external force, for example, a force applied by a user.

[0128] When the sub-cover 2 is in the closed position, closing the opening 1b, the lock hook 41 locks the door hook 21. When the sub-cover 2 needs to be opened, the user pushes the toggle portion 411, and the lock hook 41 rotates a certain angle until the lock hook 41 releases the door hook 21. The user then releases the toggle portion 411, and the lock hook 41 automatically returns to its original position under the action of the first elastic member 42.

[0129] In this embodiment, the lock hook 41 is locked and unlocked by rotating, which requires a smaller movement space and can save installation space.

[0130] For example, see Figure 1 The toggle portion 411 protrudes from the surface of the sink 111, and a clearance notch 2a is provided at the front end of the sub-cover 2. When the sub-cover 2 is in the closed state, the toggle portion 411 is located below the clearance notch 2a. The clearance notch 2a is used to avoid the toggle portion 411 and allow the user's finger to contact the toggle portion 411.

[0131] In some embodiments, after the lock hook 41 releases the door hook 21 , the user can manually flip the sub-cover 2 backward to a desired position.

[0132] In other embodiments, the door cover assembly 1' includes a second elastic member, which drives the door cover 1 to automatically open when the lock hook 41 releases the door hook 21. In this embodiment, the second elastic member can be installed at the rotation connection between the sub-cover 2 and the door cover 1.

[0133] For example, see Figure 10 and Figure 11The door cover assembly 1' includes a mounting base 14 disposed within the cavity 1c. A locking hook 41 and a first elastic member 42 are both mounted on the mounting base 14, forming a pre-assembled unit. The left and right sides of the locking hook 41 are pivotally connected to the mounting base 14. The first elastic member 42 is eccentrically positioned relative to the rotational axis of the locking hook 41. This allows the first elastic member 42 to exert a torque on the locking hook 41 about the rotational axis.

[0134] See also Figure 1 The sinking platform 111 is provided with a through notch 111a, the toggle portion 411 extends from the through notch 111a to the top surface of the sinking platform 111, and the door hook 21 is inserted into the mounting seat 14 from the through notch 111a and locked with the lock hook 41.

[0135] For example, see Figure 3 , the mounting base 14 is connected to the bottom side of the panel 11 .

[0136] During assembly, first assemble the lock hook 41 and the first elastic member 42 on the mounting seat 14 to form a pre-assembled whole, and then insert the pre-assembled whole from the bottom opening of the barrel body 131, and screw through the mounting seat 14 and screw into the panel 11.

[0137] It is understandable that the mounting base 14 and the second container 12 do not interfere with each other. The second container 12 can be installed first and then the mounting base 14; or the mounting base 14 can be installed first and then the second container 12.

[0138] For example, see Figure 10 and Figure 11 , ear plates 141 are provided on the left and right sides of the mounting seat 14, and a mounting protrusion is provided on the bottom side of the panel 11. The screws pass through the ear plates 141 from bottom to top and are screwed into the mounting protrusions.

[0139] For example, see Figure 1 and Figure 9 The door cover 1 includes a deflector shell 51 and a connecting shell 52. The side wall of the second container 12 is provided with a first through hole 12b, the panel 11 is provided with a second through hole 11b, and the connecting shell 52 is provided in the cavity 1c and connects the first through hole 12b and the second through hole 11b; the deflector shell 51 is covered on the top surface of the panel 11 and defines a deflector cavity 51b. The deflector shell 51 is provided with a third through hole 51a, and the deflector cavity 51b connects the second through hole 11b and the third through hole 51a.

[0140] In this embodiment, the third through hole 51a, the cavity 1c, the second through hole 11b, the guide cavity 51b, and the first through hole 12b jointly define an air flow channel 1f, and the air flow in the care cavity 1a is discharged into the external environment of the clothing processing device after passing through the third through hole 51a, the cavity 1c, the second through hole 11b, the guide cavity 51b, and the first through hole 12b in sequence.

[0141] In this embodiment, there is no need to open a hole in the sub-cover 2 , and it is convenient to design the required process shape on the air guide shell 51 .

[0142] It should be noted that the air guide housing 51 can be arranged at any appropriate position, for example, at the left side, right side, rear side, etc. of the opening 1b.

[0143] The number of the air guide shells 51 is not limited, and can be one or more than two.

[0144] For example, see Figure 1 There are two air guide housings 51, and a rotating connection portion 22 (see FIG) is provided at the rear end of the sub-cover 2. The air guide housing 51 and the connection housing 52 are provided on opposite sides of the rotating connection portion 22 in the axial direction. In other words, air flow channels 1f are provided on opposite sides of the rotating connection portion 22 in the axial direction.

[0145] It should be noted that the sub-cover 2 does not block the air guide shell 51 , and the user can intuitively see the air guide shell 51 .

[0146] In this embodiment, the space on both sides of the circumference of the rotating connection portion 22 can be fully utilized, and the appearance can also be neat and beautiful.

[0147] In the embodiment of the present application, the specific type of the clothing processing device is not limited. For example, it can be any one of a washing machine, a washer-dryer, and a dryer, or any combination of multiple types.

[0148] In the description of this application, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this application, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0149] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A workbench device for a clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A workbench (70), wherein the workbench (70) is provided with a clothing delivery port (70a) and a transmission channel (70b), wherein the transmission channel (70b) is used for gas flow; A door cover assembly (1'), comprising a door cover (1) and a sub-cover (2), the door cover (1) being used to open or close the clothing delivery port (70a), the door cover (1) being provided with a care cavity (1a) and at least one channel (1d), the top side of the care cavity (1a) being provided with an opening (1b), and the sub-cover (2) being used to open or close the opening (1b); At least one functional module for generating a care medium is provided on the workbench (70); when the door cover (1) is in a closed state, the channel (1d) is connected to the care cavity (1a) and the transmission channel (70b) to guide the care medium generated by the functional module into the care cavity (1a).

2. The workbench device according to claim 1, characterized in that The door cover assembly (1') comprises a storage rack (3) for placing clothes, the storage rack (3) is arranged in the nursing cavity (1a), and the outlet (1d') of the passage (1d) is located below the storage rack (3).

3. The workbench device according to claim 1, characterized in that The door cover assembly (1') is provided with an air flow channel (1f), and the air flow channel (1f) connects the care cavity (1a) and the external environment, or the air flow channel (1f) connects the care cavity (1a) and the clothing delivery port (70a).

4. The workbench device according to claim 1, characterized in that At least one of the functional modules includes any one or any combination of the following devices: a drying device (61), a steam generating device (62), a sterilizing device, and an aromatherapy device.

5. The workbench device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door cover (1) comprises a panel (11) and a first container (13) arranged below the panel (11); the care cavity (1a) is located inside the first container (13); when the door cover (1) is in a closed state for closing the clothing delivery opening (70a), the first container (13) extends into the clothing delivery opening (70a).

6. The workbench device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission channel (70b) passes through the side wall of the clothing delivery port (70a), and the inlet (1d″) of the channel (1d) passes through the side wall of the first container (13). When the door cover (1) is in a closed state, the structure around the inlet (1d″) of the channel (1d) is sealed against the periphery of the transmission channel (70b).

7. The workbench device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first container (13) is formed with a joint (133) around the inlet (1d"), and the door cover (1) includes a sealing sleeve (15), which is sleeved on the joint (133). When the door cover (1) moves toward the closing direction, the sealing sleeve (15) is elastically deformed under the squeezing action of the first container (13) to seal against the periphery of the transmission channel (70b).

8. The workbench device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The door cover (1) comprises a second container (12) arranged in the first container (13), a flow guide shell (16) arranged between the first container (13) and the second container (12), and the space in the second container (12) defines the nursing cavity (1a); the outlet (1d') of the channel (1d) is arranged on the side wall of the second container (12), and the flow guide shell (16) connects the outlet (1d') and the inlet (1d") to define the channel (1d).

9. The workbench device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first container (13) comprises a barrel body (131) with both ends open and a barrel bottom (132) covering the bottom end of the barrel body (131); the second container (12) can be placed into the barrel body (131) from the bottom side of the barrel body (131); the barrel bottom (132) abuts the top end of the second container (12) against the panel (11).

10. The workbench device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The front end of the sub-cover (2) is provided with a door hook (21), and the door cover assembly (1') includes a lock hook (41) and a first elastic member (42). The lock hook (41) is rotatably provided on the door cover (1), and the door hook (21) is locked with the lock hook (41). The top of the lock hook (41) is provided with a toggle portion (411), and the toggle portion (411) can move in the front-back direction under the action of an external force to drive the lock hook (41) to rotate and release the door hook (21). The first elastic member (42) is used to drive the lock hook (41) to reset.

11. The workbench device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The door cover assembly (1') includes a mounting seat (14), the locking hook (41) and the first elastic member (42) are both arranged on the mounting seat (14), and the mounting seat (14) is arranged in a cavity (1c) between the first container (13) and the second container (12), and is connected to the bottom side of the panel (11).

12. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A barrel assembly (400), the barrel assembly (400) having a clothing processing chamber (400a), the top side of the clothing processing chamber (400a) being open; A box body (300), wherein the cylindrical portion (400) is arranged in the box body (300); And the workbench device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the workbench device is arranged at the top of the box (300), and the care cavity (1a) and the clothing processing cavity (400a) are isolated from each other.

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