A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a clothes processing device, which comprises a frame, a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a first drying assembly and a second drying assembly; a containing space inside the frame comprises a first space, a second space and a third space; the second space and the third space are horizontally arranged side by side and are both located above the first space; the first cylinder is arranged in the first space; the second cylinder is arranged in the second space; the volume of the second cylinder is smaller than that of the first cylinder; the first drying assembly is at least partially arranged in the third space to form a drying airflow in the first cylinder; and the second drying assembly is at least partially arranged in the third space to form a drying airflow in the second cylinder. By arranging the second cylinder with a smaller volume above the first cylinder with a larger volume, the installation space of the drying assembly can be left empty at the rear side of the second cylinder and the upper side of the first cylinder inside the frame, and the drying assembly does not need to be arranged between the two cylinders, so that the height of the whole washing machine is not indirectly increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of washing machine technology, washing methods are becoming increasingly diversified, and users are demanding more and more multi-drum washing machines with drying functions. In multi-drum washing machines, to ensure that each drum has a drying function, a compressor drying system is required inside the machine. In related technologies, multi-drum washing machines typically share a single compressor drying system, and this system is usually located between two drums. This arrangement increases the overall height of the washing machine, thus increasing its size and making it inconvenient to use in spaces with limited height. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One objective of this invention is to provide a clothing processing device that uses a smaller second drum positioned above a larger first drum. This allows for the creation of a drying assembly installation space within the frame, located behind the second drum and above the first drum, eliminating the need to place the drying assembly between the two drums and thus avoiding an indirect increase in the overall height of the washing machine.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A garment processing device includes a frame, a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a first drying component, and a second drying component. The frame has an interior containing space, which includes a first space, a second space, and a third space. The second space and the third space are horizontally arranged side-by-side and both are located above the first space. The first cylinder is disposed in the first space. The second cylinder is disposed in the second space. The volume of the second cylinder is smaller than the volume of the first cylinder. The first drying component is at least partially disposed in the third space. The first drying component is connected to the first cylinder via a pipe to form a drying airflow within the first cylinder. The second drying component is at least partially disposed in the third space. The second drying component is connected to the second cylinder via a pipe to form a drying airflow within the second cylinder.

[0006] Optionally, the first drying assembly includes a heat pump assembly, a first air outlet duct, a heat exchanger, a first fan, and a first air inlet duct; the first air outlet duct, the heat exchanger, the first fan, the first air inlet duct, and the first cylinder are connected end to end to form a first circulation loop; the heat pump assembly is disposed in the third space, and the heat pump assembly is connected to the heat exchanger to exchange heat with the first circulation loop via the heat exchanger.

[0007] Optionally, the heat pump assembly includes a compressor, a condenser, a throttle valve, and an evaporator; the compressor, the condenser, the throttle valve, and the evaporator are connected end to end to form a second circulation loop; the heat exchanger has an internal accommodating space, and the condenser and the evaporator are both disposed within the accommodating space, so that the second circulation loop exchanges heat with the first circulation loop.

[0008] Optionally, the second cylinder has a longitudinal centerline arranged in a horizontal direction, and the components of the second drying assembly are arranged in a straight line, the straight line being parallel to the longitudinal centerline.

[0009] Optionally, the second drying assembly includes a second fan, a heater, and an air duct; the second fan, the heater, the air duct, and the second cylinder are connected in sequence; the second fan and the heater are both located in the third space.

[0010] Optionally, the frame includes a first support member, the first drying component is disposed on the first support member; the second drying component is located above the first drying component, and a second support member connects the second drying component and the first drying component.

[0011] Optionally, the upper part of the second cylinder is provided with a connecting hole, and the frame is provided with fasteners that match the connecting hole.

[0012] Optionally, the first cylindrical body includes a unit housing, a filter screen, and a separator. The unit housing has a main cavity and an air outlet channel. One end of the air outlet channel is connected to the main cavity, and the other end of the air outlet channel is connected to a pipe of the first drying component. The filter screen is disposed in the air outlet channel and is inclined relative to the horizontal plane. The separator is installed in the air outlet channel and is located above the filter screen. A spray chamber is formed between the side wall of the air outlet channel and the separator. The unit housing is provided with a water inlet that communicates with the spray chamber. The separator has multiple water outlet holes, each of which communicates with the spray chamber and the air outlet channel, and each of the water outlet holes is oriented towards the filter screen.

[0013] Optionally, the separator is an arc-shaped plate or an inclined plate that is tilted relative to the horizontal plane.

[0014] Optionally, the unit housing includes a main housing and an air outlet housing; the main cavity is disposed within the main housing, the spray chamber is disposed within the air outlet housing, the main housing and the air outlet housing are detachably connected and cooperate to form the air outlet channel; a communication port connecting the main cavity and the air outlet channel is provided between the main housing and the air outlet housing, and the main housing or the air outlet housing is provided with an air outlet for a pipe connecting the air outlet channel and the first drying component.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By placing a smaller second drum above a larger first drum, this invention creates space within the frame for the drying assembly, located behind the second drum and above the first drum. This allows for a more compact installation of components within the frame, making full use of space and effectively improving the space utilization rate within the frame. Compared to existing methods that typically place the compressor drying system between two drums, this invention eliminates the need to place the drying assembly between the two drums, thus avoiding an indirect increase in the overall height of the washing machine. Furthermore, it allows for a more compact internal structure, which helps reduce the overall size of the washing machine, enabling its use even in spaces with limited height. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A diagram showing the washing machine with part of its frame removed;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention along another direction;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A diagram showing the washing machine with part of its frame removed;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a garment processing device frame fixed to a second cylinder using fasteners, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device with its frame removed, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the first drum and the first drying component of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first drying component of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first drying component of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heat pump assembly of a clothing processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 11 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the second drum and the second drying assembly of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second drying component of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the first drying component and the second drying component connected by a second support member;

[0030] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first cylinder of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 15 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the interior of the first cylinder of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] In the diagram: 100, frame; 110, first support member; 120, second support member; 130, fastener; 200, first cylinder; 300, second cylinder; 310, connector; 400, first drying assembly; 410, first air outlet duct; 420, heat exchanger; 431, compressor; 432, condenser; 433, throttling device; 434, evaporator; 440, first fan; 450, first air inlet. Pipe; 500, Second drying assembly; 510, Second fan; 520, Heater; 530, Air duct; 610, Main cavity; 620, Air outlet channel; 630, Spray chamber; 631, Water inlet; 640, Filter screen; 650, Separator; 651, Water outlet; 700, Main housing; 710, Connecting port; 720, Air outlet; 800, Air outlet housing; 810, Replacement port; 900, Cover. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] A washing machine is a cleaning appliance that uses electrical energy to generate mechanical action to wash clothes. It is one of the most common clothes handling devices. Washing machines can free up users' hands, wash a large amount of clothes at once, and help save users time and energy from housework, bringing great convenience to users.

[0037] With the development of washing machine technology, washing methods are becoming increasingly diversified, and users have a growing demand for multi-drum washing machines with drying functions. In multi-drum washing machines, to ensure that each drum has a drying function, a compressor drying system is required inside the machine. In related technologies, multi-drum washing machines typically share a single compressor drying system, usually located between two drums. This arrangement increases the overall height and size of the washing machine, making it inconvenient to use in spaces with limited height. Furthermore, this invention also reveals that if the two drums of an existing washing machine share the same compressor drying system, a malfunction in the compressor drying system will prevent both drums from performing washing and drying operations, leaving users without a washing machine and causing significant inconvenience.

[0038] Based on the above, this invention provides a garment processing device. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 15 The system includes a frame 100, a first cylinder 200, a second cylinder 300, a first drying component 400, and a second drying component 500. The frame 100 forms an internal accommodating space, which includes a first space, a second space, and a third space. The second space and the third space are arranged horizontally side by side and are both located above the first space. The first cylinder 200 is disposed in the first space, and the second cylinder 300 is disposed in the second space. The volume of the second cylinder 300 is smaller than the volume of the first cylinder 200. The first drying component 400 is at least partially disposed in the third space and is connected to the first cylinder 200 through a pipe to form a drying airflow within the first cylinder 200. The second drying component 500 is at least partially disposed in the third space and is connected to the second cylinder 300 through a pipe to form a drying airflow within the second cylinder 300.

[0039] It should be noted that the first, second, and third spaces are not spaces with partitions between them. Rather, they divide a larger accommodating space into three relatively smaller spaces, meaning there are no clear boundaries between them. This arrangement facilitates the first drying assembly 400's connection to the first drum 200 by crossing from the third space to the first space during installation, and similarly facilitates the second drying assembly 500's connection to the second drum 300 by crossing from the third space to the second space. Furthermore, the accommodating space is not limited to only these three spaces. Assuming the entire washing machine is placed horizontally, the second and third spaces are arranged horizontally side-by-side, both located above the first space.

[0040] On the one hand, by placing the smaller second drum 300 above the larger first drum 200, the present invention can free up installation space for the drying component inside the frame 100 at the rear of the second drum 300 and the upper side of the first drum 200. This allows the components inside the frame 100 to be installed more compactly, making full use of the space and effectively improving the space utilization rate inside the frame 100. Compared with the existing method of usually placing the compressor 431 drying system between two drums, the present invention does not require placing the drying component between two drums, thus not indirectly increasing the height of the entire washing machine. It can also make the internal structure of the entire washing machine more compact, which is conducive to reducing the overall size of the washing machine, so that the washing machine can be used even in spaces with limited height.

[0041] On the other hand, by configuring the first drying component 400 and the second drying component 500 for the first drum 200 and the second drum 300 respectively, the independent drying function of the two drums can be realized, which can simultaneously meet the different drying needs of the two drums. Furthermore, when one drying component is damaged, it does not affect the continued operation of the other drying component. This helps to ensure that at least one drum can participate in the user's washing and drying operation, and helps to reduce the situation where both drums are abnormal, resulting in the user having no washing machine to use. It also ensures that the user can still wash clothes normally before the washing machine is repaired.

[0042] Please see Figures 7-10The first drying assembly 400 includes a heat pump assembly, a first air outlet duct 410, a heat exchanger 420, a first fan 440, and a first air inlet duct 450. The first air outlet duct 410, heat exchanger 420, first fan 440, first air inlet duct 450, and first drum 200 are connected end to end to form a first circulation loop. The heat pump assembly is located in a third space and is connected to the heat exchanger 420 to exchange heat with the first circulation loop via the heat exchanger 420. With the second drum 300 located in the second space, placing the heavier heat pump assembly of the first drying assembly 400 in the third space helps to avoid the weight of the first drum 200 in the second space being concentrated on one side of the washing machine, which could easily cause the washing machine to tip over. During operation, the first fan 440 draws air from the first cylinder 200 through the first outlet pipe 410 to the heat pump assembly, where it is condensed and heated to form dry hot air. The dry hot air then passes through the first circulation loop and is returned to the first cylinder 200 through the first inlet pipe 450, thus forming a cycle. The heat pump assembly provides heat to the first circulation loop via the heat exchanger 420, so that the first fan 440 can introduce the heated airflow from the first inlet pipe 450 into the interior of the first cylinder 200 to dry the clothes inside the first cylinder 200. The airflow will exit the first cylinder 200 from the first outlet pipe 410 and flow back to the heat exchanger 420, so that the heat pump assembly can reheat the airflow at the heat exchanger 420, allowing the airflow to regain the heat needed to dry the clothes in the first cylinder 200.

[0043] It should be noted that the connection between the first air outlet pipe 410 and the first cylinder 200 is located at the bottom end of the first cylinder 200, and the connection between the first air inlet pipe 450 and the first cylinder 200 is located at the opening end of the first cylinder 200. This arrangement ensures that the drying airflow enters from the opening of the first cylinder 200 and exits from the bottom of the first cylinder 200, which is conducive to making full use of the heat carried by the drying airflow so that the drying airflow can fully dry the clothes inside the first cylinder 200.

[0044] Please continue reading Figures 7-10The heat pump assembly includes a compressor 431, a condenser 432, a throttle valve 433, and an evaporator 434. The compressor 431, condenser 432, throttle valve 433, and evaporator 434 are connected end to end to form a second circulation loop. The heat exchanger 420 has an internal space, and the condenser 432 and evaporator 434 are both located in the internal space, so that the second circulation loop can exchange heat with the first circulation loop. The refrigerant is vaporized and absorbs heat in the evaporator 434 and condenses and releases heat in the condenser 432 via the compressor 431. The evaporator 434 serves as the cold source and the condenser 432 as the heat source. The heat exchanger 420 is a housing with an internal space to accommodate the evaporator 434 and the condenser 432. The housing has an air inlet connected to the first air outlet duct 410 and an air outlet connected to the first fan 440. By placing the condenser 432 and the evaporator 434 together through the housing-shaped heat exchanger 420, the length of the pipes can be reduced during the drying of clothes, heat loss can be reduced, and the condenser 432 and the evaporator 434 can work more efficiently. This avoids the inefficiency caused by the dispersed arrangement of the condenser 432 and the evaporator 434 and the large space required, which helps to optimize the overall structure and volume of the washing machine.

[0045] Please see Figures 11-12 The second cylinder 300 has a longitudinal centerline arranged horizontally, and the components of the second drying assembly 500 are arranged in a straight line parallel to the longitudinal centerline. (See also...) Figure 11 The longitudinal centerline of the second drum 300 is the dotted line A. The components of the second drying assembly 500 are arranged in a straight line B, which is parallel to the dotted line A. This arrangement not only maximizes the use of the third and second spaces, making the assembly of the second drying assembly 500 and the second drum 300 more compact, but also effectively improves the space utilization rate inside the frame 100, thereby helping to reduce the overall size of the washing machine so that it can be used in spaces with limited height. Moreover, the straight arrangement of the second drying assembly 500 ensures smooth airflow inside, reducing the kinetic energy loss due to airflow turning, which in turn helps to reduce the power consumption of the second fan 510.

[0046] It should be noted that both the first drum 200 and the second drum 300 can perform washing and drying. The first drum 200 uses a heat pump drying system, while the second drum 300 uses a direct-vent drying system. In other words, the first drying assembly 400 is a heat pump drying assembly, and the second drying assembly 500 is a direct-vent drying assembly. The installation space required for the direct-vent drying assembly is less than that required for the heat pump drying assembly. This arrangement not only ensures that the first drum 200 and the second drum 300 each have independent drying functions, but also meets the compact installation requirements of the twin-drum washing machine's internal structure. Furthermore, using a relatively high-power heat pump drying assembly for the larger washing capacity first drum 200 ensures that the first drying assembly... The first drum 200 has sufficient drying efficiency to meet the drying needs of the underwear in the first drum 200. At the same time, a relatively low-power direct-vent drying component is used as the drying component for the second drum 300, which has a smaller washing capacity. This also ensures that the second drying component 500 has sufficient drying efficiency to meet the drying needs of the underwear in the second drum 300. Compared with the existing solution of using the same drying system for two drums of different sizes, this solution can configure drying components with corresponding drying power for the first drum 200 and the second drum 300, which have different sizes. This allows the drying components of the two drums to operate independently without affecting each other, and also saves some of the energy lost in the current method of using high-power drying components to dry clothes in the small drum.

[0047] Please continue reading Figures 11-12 The second drying component 500 includes a second fan 510, a heater 520, and an air duct 530. The second fan 510, heater 520, air duct 530, and second cylinder 300 are connected in sequence. The second fan 510 and heater 520 are both located in the third space. With the second drum 300 located in the second space, by placing the heavier second fan 510 and heater 520 of the second drying assembly 500 in the third space, and combining this with placing the heavier heat pump assembly of the first drying assembly 400 in the third space, the common center of gravity of the second and third spaces can be moved closer to the middle of the washing machine. This allows the washing machine to maintain relative left-right balance, which helps reduce shaking and vibration during operation. During operation, the second fan 510 can draw air from the external environment and deliver the drawn airflow to the heater 520. After being heated by the heater 520, the airflow is delivered to the second drum 300 along the air duct 530 under the power of the second fan 510, thereby drying the clothes inside the second drum 300.

[0048] It should be noted that the heater 520 can be a heating wire heater or other heating device that can heat air. The heating wire heater is equipped with a heating wire inside. By energizing the heating wire and under the suction action of the second fan 510, the heat generated by the heating wire can heat the circulating airflow, so that the air duct 530 can input airflow that can dry clothes into the second drum 300, thereby realizing the drying function of the second drum 300.

[0049] Please see Figure 7 and 13 The frame 100 includes a first support member 110, a first drying assembly 400 disposed on the first support member 110, and a second drying assembly 500 located above the first drying assembly 400. A second support member 120 connects the second drying assembly 500 and the first drying assembly 400. The first support member 110 provides a stable installation environment for the first drying assembly 400. While connecting the first drying assembly 400 and the second drying assembly 500 via the second support member 120, the first support member 110 also indirectly provides stable support for the second drying assembly 500. Furthermore, the second support member 120 ensures a relatively compact assembly between the first drying assembly 400 and the second drying assembly 500, while also preventing interference with their respective exhaust circuit settings during assembly.

[0050] It should be noted that the heater 520 of the second drying assembly 500 is connected to the heat exchanger 420 via the second support member 120. This arrangement allows the air inlet of the heater 520 to be close to the heat pump assembly, and utilizes the heat radiated by the heat pump assembly during heating to raise the temperature of the air around the heat pump assembly, thus preheating the air entering the heater 520. This helps reduce the load on the heater 520 of the second drying assembly 500 and also helps reduce energy consumption. The first support member 110 can be a plate structure to provide sufficient area for installing the first drying assembly 400. The second support member 120 can be a hollow structure, which, while ensuring support for the relatively heavy heater 520 of the second drying assembly 500, can also appropriately reduce the weight of the second support member 120 itself, thereby reducing the supporting burden on the first support member 110.

[0051] This invention also finds that, during the washing machine's transport process, in order to more effectively protect each drum, it is necessary to fix each drum to the washing machine using fasteners 130, such as transport bolts. Existing washing machines generally use transport bolts at the rear of the second drum 300 to fix it to the frame 100. However, when the volume of the second drum 300 is small, the required length of the transport bolts is very long, thus increasing transport costs. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 4-5The upper part of the second cylinder 300 is provided with a connecting hole, and the top of the frame 100 is provided with a fastener 130 that matches the connecting hole. By using a transport bolt to connect to the upper part of the second cylinder 300, the length of the required transport bolt can be shortened, greatly reducing the cost and making the layout more reasonable, thus avoiding long transport bolts from occupying the rear space of the second cylinder 300.

[0052] It should be noted that the second cylinder 300 includes a cylinder body and a plurality of connectors 310 disposed on the upper part of the cylinder body. Each connector 310 is provided with a connection hole. The top of the frame 100 is provided with a fixing hole corresponding to the connection hole. Fasteners 130 are inserted into the fixing hole and the connection hole to fix the second cylinder 300 to the frame 100.

[0053] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 14-15 The first cylindrical body 200 includes a unit housing, a filter screen 640, and a partition 650. The unit housing has a main cavity 610 and an air outlet channel 620. One end of the air outlet channel 620 is connected to the main cavity 610, and the other end of the air outlet channel 620 is connected to the pipe of the first drying component 400. The filter screen 640 is disposed in the air outlet channel 620 and is inclined relative to the horizontal plane. The partition 650 is installed in the air outlet channel 620 and is located above the filter screen 640. A spray chamber 630 is formed between the side wall of the air outlet channel 620 and the partition 650. The unit housing is provided with a water inlet 631 that communicates with the spray chamber 630. The partition 650 is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes 651. Each water outlet hole 651 is connected to the spray chamber 630 and the air outlet channel 620, and each water outlet hole 651 is oriented towards the filter screen 640.

[0054] When the first cylinder 200 is working, the main cavity 610 will exhaust air into the air outlet 620. The filter screen 640 can intercept the lint carried by the air. When the lint accumulates on the filter screen 640 to a certain extent, liquid can be introduced into the spray chamber 630 through the water inlet 631. The spray chamber 630 sprays liquid into the air outlet 620 and toward the filter screen 640 through the water outlet 651 of the separator 650. The sprayed liquid can rinse the filter screen 640 to clean the lint on the filter screen 640. By tilting the filter screen 640, the liquid can more easily carry away the lint on the filter screen 640, which helps to improve the rinsing effect of the liquid on the filter screen 640 and avoids the situation where too much lint accumulates on the filter screen 640, affecting the air outlet and easily causing bacteria to grow. Simultaneously, water is supplied to the spray chamber 630 through the water inlet 631 so that the water outlet 651 on the partition 650 can rinse the filter screen 640. The water inlet 631 is located outside the housing. Compared with the method of installing the spray pipe above the filter screen 640 through the housing to rinse the filter screen 640, this solution can save the trouble of opening holes in the housing and external connection of the spray pipe. In addition, compared with the tubular spray pipe, this solution can increase the spray area of ​​the filter screen 640 by setting multiple water outlets 651 on the plate-shaped partition 650, thereby improving the spray rinsing effect of the filter screen 640. Combined with the inclined filter screen 640, the flow of liquid on the filter screen 640 can be used to rinse other areas of the filter screen 640.

[0055] As an optional implementation, please refer to Figure 15 The separator 650 can be an arc-shaped plate. The surface of the arc-shaped plate is arc-shaped. Compared with ordinary through holes, the water outlet 651 on the arc-shaped plate allows liquid to be sprayed out in a non-central direction when passing through the water outlet 651, thereby ensuring that some liquid can be sprayed onto the filter screen 640 at a certain angle, which is beneficial to improving the spraying effect on the filter screen 640.

[0056] Please continue reading Figure 15 The unit casing is provided with an air outlet 720, which connects the air outlet duct 620 and the first drying component 400. The lower ends of the air outlet 720 and the separator 650 are located on adjacent sides of the air outlet duct 620, and the separator 650 is inclined from the lower end to the higher end towards the air outlet 720 to guide the air flowing in the air outlet duct 620 to the air outlet 720. Assuming that the separator 650 is an arc-shaped plate, the side of the separator 650 facing the filter 640 is concave to guide the air flowing in the air outlet duct 620. The concave design not only appropriately provides a passage for the exhaust air from the air outlet duct 620, but also guides the air flowing in the air outlet duct 620 to facilitate the smooth discharge of the air in the air outlet duct 620 to the outside.

[0057] In another alternative embodiment, the separator 650 can also be an inclined plate that is tilted relative to the horizontal plane. Using an inclined plate as the separator 650 can also allow some liquid to be sprayed onto the filter screen 640 at a certain tilt angle, which is beneficial to improving the spraying effect on the filter screen 640.

[0058] When using an arc-shaped plate or an inclined plate tilted relative to the horizontal plane as the separator 650, the lower end of the separator 650 and the higher end of the filter screen 640 are located on the same side of the air outlet channel 620. This arrangement allows for two main benefits. First, when the liquid inside the spray chamber 630 is sprayed out through the spray holes at the lower end of the separator 650, it can simultaneously spray and rinse the higher end of the filter screen 640, and also rinse the middle and lower end of the filter screen 640 by the gravity flow of the liquid. Second, due to gravity and the fact that the separator 650 is an arc-shaped plate or an inclined plate, the liquid in the spray chamber 630 is concentrated at the lower end of the separator 650. When the lower end of the separator 650 and the higher end of the filter screen 640 are located on the same side of the air outlet channel 620, it can be ensured that most of the liquid in the spray chamber 630 cleans the filter screen 640 in a downward direction, thus ensuring that the liquid is used efficiently and improving the cleaning effect of the filter screen 640.

[0059] Please continue reading Figures 14-15 The unit housing includes a main housing 700 and an outlet housing 800. A main cavity 610 is located within the main housing 700, and a spray chamber 630 is located within the outlet housing 800. The main housing 700 and the outlet housing 800 are detachably connected and cooperate to form an outlet channel 620. A communication port 710 connecting the main cavity 610 and the outlet channel 620 is provided between the main housing 700 and the outlet housing 800. The main housing 700 or the outlet housing 800 has an outlet 720 connecting the outlet channel 620 and the first outlet pipe 410 of the first drying component 400. The detachable connection between the main housing 700 and the outlet housing 800 achieves the purpose of connecting the outlet channel 620 and the main cavity 610, while also offering the advantage of convenient assembly. Furthermore, the inner wall of the outlet channel 620 can be cleaned and drained by disassembly, preventing excessive accumulation of impurities and the potential for bacterial growth.

[0060] It should be noted that the sidewall of the air outlet duct 620 is formed by the outer wall of the main housing 700 and the inner wall of the air outlet housing 800. The connecting port 710 is opened on the main housing 700 so that the main cavity 610 can communicate with the air outlet duct 620 through the connecting port 710. The air outlet 720 can be set on the main housing 700 or the air outlet housing 800. Under the premise that the unit housing includes the main housing 700 and the air outlet housing 800, and the main housing 700 and the air outlet housing 800 are detachably connected and cooperate to form the air outlet duct 620, the air outlet housing 800 and the main housing 700 can be detachably connected by a sealing structure. The sealing structure can ensure the sealing of the connection between the air outlet housing 800 and the outer drum, prevent air leakage at the connection, and ensure the design requirement of the washing machine to exhaust air at a designated location.

[0061] Additionally, please see Figure 15 The filter 640 is detachably connected to the air outlet housing 800. The air outlet housing 800 has a replacement port 810 corresponding to the filter 640. A cover 900 is detachably connected to the air outlet housing 800 and covers the replacement port 810. Through the replacement port 810 and the detachable cover 900, the filter 640 can be disassembled and cleaned without disassembling the air outlet housing 800. In particular, it can remove accumulated lint from the filter 640, preventing excessive lint buildup from affecting airflow and promoting bacterial growth.

[0062] It should be noted that the filter 640 can be detachably connected to the air outlet housing 800 via fastener 130, or via clips or other means. A corresponding fastening structure can also be provided on the air outlet housing 800 so that the filter 640 can contact and abut against the inner wall of the air outlet housing 800, thereby securing the filter 640 to the air outlet housing 800.

[0063] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0064] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0065] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0066] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the invention in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of the invention without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The frame (100) forms an internal storage space; The accommodating space includes a first space, a second space, and a third space; The second space and the third space are arranged horizontally side by side, and both are located above the first space; The first cylindrical body (200) is disposed in the first space; A second cylindrical body (300) is disposed in the second space; the volume of the second cylindrical body (300) is smaller than the volume of the first cylindrical body (200); A first drying assembly (400) is at least partially disposed in the third space; the first drying assembly (400) is connected to the first cylinder (200) via a pipe to form a drying airflow within the first cylinder (200); wherein, the first drying assembly (400) includes a heat pump assembly, a first air outlet pipe (410), a heat exchanger (420), a first fan (440), and a first air inlet pipe (450); the first air outlet pipe (410), the heat exchanger (420), the first fan (440), the first air inlet pipe (450), and the first cylinder (200) are connected end to end to form a first circulation loop; the heat pump assembly is disposed in the third space, and the heat pump assembly is connected to the heat exchanger (420) to exchange heat with the first circulation loop via the heat exchanger (420); A second drying assembly (500) is at least partially disposed in the third space; the second drying assembly (500) is connected to the second cylinder (300) via a pipe to form a drying airflow within the second cylinder (300); wherein, the second drying assembly (500) includes a second fan (510), a heater (520), and an air duct (530); the second fan (510), the heater (520), the air duct (530), and the second cylinder (300) are connected in sequence; both the second fan (510) and the heater (520) are disposed in the third space; The first cylinder (200) is dried using a heat pump, and the second cylinder (300) is dried using a direct-vent type. The second cylinder (300) has a longitudinal center line arranged in the horizontal direction, and the components of the second drying assembly (500) are arranged in a straight line, which is parallel to the longitudinal center line. The frame (100) includes a first support member (110), and the first drying assembly (400) is disposed on the first support member (110); the second drying assembly (500) is located above the first drying assembly (400); The heater (520) of the second drying component (500) is connected to the heat exchanger (420) of the first drying component (400) via the second support member (120), so that the air inlet of the heater (520) of the second drying component (500) is close to the heat pump component of the first drying component (400), and the heat radiated by the heat pump component when heating is used to preheat the air entering the heater (520).

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat pump assembly includes a compressor (431), a condenser (432), a throttle (433), and an evaporator (434); The compressor (431), the condenser (432), the throttle (433), and the evaporator (434) are connected end to end to form a second circulation loop; The heat exchanger (420) has an internal space, in which the condenser (432) and the evaporator (434) are both disposed, so that the second circulation loop exchanges heat with the first circulation loop.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper part of the second cylinder (300) is provided with a connecting hole, and the frame (100) is provided with a fastener (130) that matches the connecting hole.

4. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first cylindrical body (200) includes: The unit housing has a main cavity (610) and an air outlet channel (620), one end of the air outlet channel (620) is connected to the main cavity (610), and the other end of the air outlet channel (620) is connected to the pipe of the first drying component (400); A filter screen (640) is disposed within the air outlet channel (620) and is inclined relative to the horizontal plane; A separator (650) is installed in the air outlet channel (620) and is located above the filter screen (640). A spray chamber (630) is formed between the side wall of the air outlet channel (620) and the separator (650). The unit housing is provided with a water inlet (631) that communicates with the spray chamber (630). The separator (650) is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes (651). Each water outlet hole (651) communicates with the spray chamber (630) and the air outlet channel (620), and each water outlet hole (651) is oriented toward the filter screen (640).

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The separator (650) is an arc-shaped plate or an inclined plate that is tilted relative to the horizontal plane.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The unit casing includes a main casing (700) and an air outlet casing (800); The main cavity (610) is located inside the main housing (700), the spray chamber (630) is located inside the air outlet housing (800), and the main housing (700) and the air outlet housing (800) are detachably connected and cooperate to form the air outlet channel (620). The main housing (700) and the air outlet housing (800) are provided with a communication port (710) connecting the main cavity (610) and the air outlet channel (620). The main housing (700) or the air outlet housing (800) is provided with an air outlet (720) of a pipe connecting the air outlet channel (620) and the first drying component (400).

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