Dehumidifying assembly and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a dehumidification assembly and a clothes processing device, wherein the dehumidification assembly comprises a heat exchange main body and a barrier, the heat exchange main body has a water inlet, a water outlet, an air inlet and an air outlet; the barrier is arranged in the heat exchange main body, the barrier divides the heat exchange main body into a condensate flow channel extending from the water inlet to the water outlet and an air flow channel extending from the air inlet to the air outlet, and the condensate from the condensate flow channel and the air flow from the air flow channel exchange heat through the barrier. The dehumidification assembly of the embodiment of the present application has good condensation dehumidification effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a dehumidification component and clothing treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] Taking washer-dryer combos as an example, in order to improve the drying speed during the drying stage and add fresh air deodorization functions, related technologies have emerged that introduce fresh air into the washer-dryer combo. Specifically, during the drying stage, fresh air from outside can be introduced into the garment processing chamber of the washer-dryer combo as needed. The hot and humid airflow flowing out of the garment processing chamber is generally directly discharged to the outside of the washer-dryer combo. Although some washer-dryer combos condense and dehumidify the hot and humid airflow before discharging it to the outside, the condensation and dehumidification effect of the hot and humid airflow is relatively poor. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the embodiments of this application aim to provide a dehumidification component and clothing treatment device with better condensation dehumidification effect.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, one aspect of this application provides a dehumidification component, including:

[0005] A heat exchanger body, the heat exchanger body having a water inlet, a water outlet, an air inlet and an air outlet;

[0006] A baffle is disposed within the heat exchange body, the baffle separating a condensate flow channel extending from the water inlet to the water outlet and an airflow flow channel extending from the air inlet to the air outlet within the heat exchange body, wherein condensate from the condensate flow channel and airflow from the airflow flow channel exchange heat through the baffle.

[0007] In one embodiment, the dehumidification component is provided with a drain outlet, which is connected to the airflow channel.

[0008] In one embodiment, the condensate flow channel and the airflow flow channel are arranged separately along the thickness direction of the heat exchange body.

[0009] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes a first box, and the barrier separates a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity within the first box. The condensate flow channel is disposed in the first sub-cavity, and the airflow flow channel is disposed in the second sub-cavity.

[0010] In one embodiment, the condensate flow channel has a plurality of first sub-flow channels, each of which is connected in sequence; the inlet is connected to the first first sub-flow channel along the condensate flow direction, and the outlet is connected to the last first sub-flow channel along the condensate flow direction.

[0011] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes a first partition plate, which divides each of the first sub-channels within the first sub-cavity.

[0012] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes an inlet pipe having the inlet.

[0013] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes an outlet pipe having the outlet.

[0014] In one embodiment, a portion of the airflow channel extends vertically, and a portion extends horizontally.

[0015] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes an air inlet column having the air inlet and the air outlet, the air outlet being connected to the second sub-cavity, and the airflow channel including at least two air outlet sub-channels disposed at the air outlet.

[0016] In one embodiment, the airflow channel includes at least two outlet sub-channels disposed at the outlet.

[0017] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes a guide plate; the airflow channel includes a second sub-channel communicating with the air outlet, and at least one guide plate is disposed in the second sub-channel to separate each of the air outlet sub-channels.

[0018] In one embodiment, the airflow channel includes a fourth sub-channel communicating with the air outlet, and at least one of the guide plates is disposed in the fourth sub-channel to separate each of the air outlet sub-channels.

[0019] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes a first enclosure plate surrounding the air outlet, the first enclosure plate having a first notch on the side opposite to the fourth sub-channel, and each of the air outlet sub-channels being formed at the first notch.

[0020] In one embodiment, the condensate flow channel and the airflow flow channel are arranged separately on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the heat exchange body.

[0021] In one embodiment, the condensate flow channel extends along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel.

[0022] In one embodiment, the condensate flow channel includes a first sub-condensate flow channel and a second sub-condensate flow channel that are interconnected. The first sub-condensate flow channel extends along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel, and the second sub-condensate flow channel is located on one side of the airflow flow channel along the thickness direction.

[0023] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes a second housing, and the barrier separates a third sub-cavity and a fourth sub-cavity within the second housing. The airflow channel is disposed in the third sub-cavity, and the condensate channel is disposed in the fourth sub-cavity.

[0024] In one embodiment, the airflow channel includes a sixth sub-channel and at least two connected fifth sub-channels, the air inlet is connected to the first fifth sub-channel along the airflow direction through the sixth sub-channel, and the air outlet is connected to the last fifth sub-channel along the airflow direction.

[0025] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes a third partition, which divides each of the fifth sub-channels within the third sub-cavity.

[0026] In one embodiment, the heat exchange body includes an air inlet column having the air inlet and the air outlet, the air outlet being connected to the second sub-cavity;

[0027] The heat exchange body includes a second enclosure plate surrounding the air outlet. The second enclosure plate has a second notch on the side opposite to the first fifth sub-channel along the airflow direction. The air outlet communicates with the sixth sub-channel through the second notch.

[0028] Another aspect of this application embodiment provides a garment processing device, including:

[0029] A tubular assembly, wherein the tubular assembly is provided with a clothing processing chamber, an air inlet, and an air outlet;

[0030] The dehumidification component described above has an air inlet connected to an air outlet, and the air outlet is connected to the outside environment.

[0031] An air guide device is provided, through which the air inlet is connected to the outside environment.

[0032] In one embodiment, the garment processing equipment includes a condensing device with a condensing chamber, and an internal circulation path is formed within the garment processing equipment, passing through the garment processing chamber, the condensing chamber, and the air guide device, with the water outlet connected to the condensing chamber.

[0033] In one embodiment, the garment processing equipment includes a housing, the cylindrical assembly is disposed inside the housing, and the dehumidification assembly is disposed outside the housing.

[0034] The dehumidification component of this application embodiment has a barrier component installed inside the heat exchange body. The barrier component separates the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel inside the heat exchange body. That is, the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel are not connected to each other. The condensate from the condensate flow channel and the air flow from the air flow channel exchange heat through the barrier component. In other words, the condensate from the condensate flow channel can exchange heat with the barrier component to reduce the temperature of the barrier component. The hot and humid air flow enters the air flow channel through the air inlet and can exchange heat with the barrier component, so that the water vapor in the hot and humid air flow condenses and precipitates to form a low temperature and low humidity air flow. This improves the heat exchange efficiency between the condensate and the air flow, and thus has a better condensation dehumidification effect. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dehumidification component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the dehumidification component from another perspective;

[0038] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction, where the continuous arrows indicate the direction of airflow;

[0039] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the BB direction, where the continuous arrows indicate the flow direction of the condensate;

[0040] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the CC direction;

[0041] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the DD direction;

[0042] Figure 8 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view along the EE direction;

[0043] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dehumidification component according to another embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the dehumidification component from another perspective;

[0045] Figure 11 for Figure 9A cross-sectional view along the FF direction, where continuous arrows indicate the flow direction of airflow or condensate;

[0046] Figure 12 for Figure 9 Cross-sectional view along the GG direction;

[0047] Figure 13 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view along the HH direction;

[0048] Figure 14 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view along the NN direction;

[0049] Figure 15 for Figure 10 A cross-sectional view along the PP direction.

[0050] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0051] Heat exchanger body 10; Inlet 10a; Outlet 10b; Air inlet 10c; Air outlet 10d; First sub-condensate flow channel 10e; Second sub-condensate flow channel 10f; Pass-through sub-flow channel 10g; Outlet sub-flow channel 10h; First housing 11; First sub-flow channel 11a; Second sub-flow channel 11b; Third sub-flow channel 11c; Fourth sub-flow channel 11d; First sub-cavity 11e; Second sub-cavity 11f; Water outlet 11g; First partition Plate 12; Second partition 13; Guide plate 14; Air inlet cylinder 15; Air outlet 15a; Water inlet pipe 16; Water outlet pipe 17; First enclosure plate 18; First notch 18a; Second box 21; Fifth sub-channel 21a; Sixth sub-channel 21b; Third sub-cavity 21c; Fourth sub-cavity 21d; Third partition plate 22; Second enclosure plate 23; Second notch 23a; Barrier 30; Cylinder assembly 40; Air guide device 50; Box 60. Detailed Implementation

[0052] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific embodiments should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this application.

[0053] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "lateral," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the appendix. Figure 4 Appendix Figure 8 Appendix Figure 11 and attached Figure 15 The directions or positional relationships shown are based on the attached diagrams, where "top and bottom" and "vertical" are defined by the following: Figure 4 and attached Figure 11 The vertical direction is shown, while the horizontal direction is based on the attached... Figure 4 and attached Figure 11 The left and right directions shown indicate that the "thickness" is based on the attached... Figure 8 and attached Figure 15 The up and down directions shown are merely illustrative and simplified for the purposes of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0054] This application provides a dehumidification component; please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 15 It includes the heat exchange body 10 and the barrier element 30.

[0055] A dehumidification component is a device that uses condensate to condense and dehumidify hot and humid airflow. The condensate can be water or other cooling media. In this embodiment, the condensate is water.

[0056] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 9 The heat exchange body 10 has a heat exchange body 10, a water inlet 10a, a water outlet 10b, an air inlet 10c, and an air outlet 10d.

[0057] The condensate flow channel extends from the inlet 10a to the outlet 10b. In other words, the condensate enters the heat exchange body 10 from the inlet 10a, flows along the condensate flow channel, and is then discharged from the heat exchange body 10 through the outlet 10b.

[0058] The airflow channel extends from the inlet 10c to the outlet 10d. In other words, the airflow enters the heat exchange body 10 from the inlet 10c, flows along the airflow channel, and then exits the heat exchange body 10 through the outlet 10d.

[0059] The barrier 30 separates the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel within the heat exchange body 10. That is, the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel are not connected to each other. In other words, the condensate condensed in the hot and humid air flow will not mix with the condensate in the condensate flow channel.

[0060] The barrier 30 separates the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel within the heat exchange body 10. The condensate from the condensate flow channel and the air flow from the air flow channel exchange heat through the barrier 30. In other words, the condensate flowing along the condensate flow channel exchanges heat with the barrier 30 to absorb the heat from the barrier 30. The barrier 30 can exchange heat with the air flow flowing along the air flow channel and also absorb the heat from the air flow. Thus, the effect of condensing and dehumidifying the hot and humid air flow is achieved.

[0061] The dehumidification component of this application can be used in any suitable situation. Exemplarily, this application describes the application of the dehumidification component in a clothing processing device.

[0062] For example, this application provides a garment processing device; please refer to... Figure 1 It includes a cylinder assembly 40, an air guide device 50, and a dehumidification component according to any embodiment of this application. The cylinder assembly 40 is provided with a clothes processing chamber, an air inlet, and an air outlet; the air inlet 10c is connected to the air outlet, and the air outlet 10d is connected to the outside; the air inlet is connected to the outside through the air guide device 50.

[0063] Clothing processing equipment can be dryers, washer-dryer combos, etc., and there are no restrictions. Clothing processing equipment can be either drum-type or impeller-type.

[0064] The air guide device 50 is equipped with a fan and a heating component. The air guide device 50 can heat the fresh air from the outside and introduce it into the clothing processing chamber through the air inlet. In the clothing processing chamber, the dry hot air flows over the surface of the wet clothes and exchanges heat and moisture with the wet clothes, absorbing the moisture in the clothes and turning into a humid hot air flow. The humid hot air flow flows out from the air outlet of the clothing processing chamber.

[0065] The air outlet of the clothing processing chamber is connected to the air inlet 10c of the dehumidification component. The hot and humid airflow from the air outlet of the clothing processing chamber enters the dehumidification component through the air inlet 10c for condensation and dehumidification, forming a low-temperature dry airflow. The low-temperature dry airflow is discharged from the air outlet 10d and enters the surrounding environment.

[0066] It should be noted that the low-temperature dry airflow is relative to the humid and hot airflow; the temperature of the low-temperature dry airflow is lower than that of the humid and hot airflow. In the embodiments of this application, low temperature can be room temperature.

[0067] The dehumidification assembly of this embodiment has a barrier 30 inside the heat exchange body 10. The barrier 30 separates a condensate flow channel and an airflow flow channel inside the heat exchange body 10. That is, the condensate flow channel and the airflow flow channel are not connected to each other. The condensate from the condensate flow channel and the airflow from the airflow flow channel exchange heat through the barrier 30. In other words, the condensate from the condensate flow channel can exchange heat with the barrier 30 to reduce the temperature of the barrier 30. The hot and humid airflow enters the airflow flow channel through the air inlet 10c and can exchange heat with the barrier 30, so that the water vapor in the hot and humid airflow condenses and precipitates to form a low temperature and low humidity airflow. This improves the heat exchange efficiency between the condensate and the airflow, and thus has a better condensation dehumidification effect.

[0068] In addition, the dehumidification component of this application embodiment can be used to condense and dehumidify the hot and humid airflow discharged from the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. The airflow condensed and dehumidified by the dehumidification component is discharged through the air outlet 10d and enters the indoor environment. That is to say, the airflow discharged into the surrounding environment has been condensed and dehumidified by the condensation device. Therefore, it will not significantly affect the indoor temperature and humidity, reduce the impact on the indoor environment, and thus improve the user experience.

[0069] In one embodiment, the dehumidification component is provided with a drain outlet (not shown), which is connected to the airflow channel. After the hot and humid airflow enters the airflow channel through the air inlet 10c, it can exchange heat with the barrier 30, so that the water vapor in the hot and humid airflow condenses and precipitates to form a low-temperature and low-humidity airflow. The condensate precipitated in the hot and humid airflow can be discharged through the drain outlet.

[0070] It should be noted that the specific location of the drain outlet is not limited here, as long as it can be used to drain the condensate that condenses and precipitates in the hot and humid airflow into the airflow channel. For example, the drain outlet can be set in the area where condensate easily accumulates in the airflow channel. The drain outlet can be set on the barrier 30 or on the side wall of the heat exchange body 10.

[0071] The following section, with reference to the accompanying drawings, introduces two possible structures for dehumidification components.

[0072] Please see Figures 2 to 8 , Figures 2 to 8 The first type of dehumidification component is shown. Along the thickness direction of the heat exchange body 10, the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel are arranged separately, that is, the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel are arranged in layers in the thickness direction, and the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel are separated by the barrier 30.

[0073] It should be noted that the arrangement of the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel is not limited here. For example, along the thickness direction of the heat exchange body 10, the condensate flow channel is located behind the air flow channel.

[0074] In some embodiments, the condensate flow channel is located in front of the airflow flow channel along the thickness direction of the heat exchange body 10.

[0075] In other embodiments, the dehumidification assembly has two condensate channels and one airflow channel, with the two condensate channels sandwiched on both sides of the airflow channel along the thickness direction of the heat exchange body 10.

[0076] In other embodiments, the dehumidification assembly has a condensate flow channel and two airflow flow channels, with the two airflow flow channels sandwiched on both sides of the condensate flow channel along the thickness direction of the heat exchange body 10.

[0077] In some other embodiments, the dehumidification assembly has multiple condensate channels and multiple airflow channels, which are alternately arranged along the thickness direction of the heat exchange body 10.

[0078] The barrier 30 can have various structural forms that separate the condensate flow channel and the airflow flow channel within the heat exchange body 10. For example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 and Figure 8 The heat exchange body 10 includes a first box 11. A barrier 30 separates a first sub-cavity 11e and a second sub-cavity 11f within the first box 11. That is, the first sub-cavity 11e and the second sub-cavity 11f are not connected to each other. A condensate flow channel is set in the first sub-cavity 11e, and an airflow flow channel is set in the second sub-cavity 11f. The condensate in the first sub-cavity 11e and the airflow in the second sub-cavity 11f exchange heat through the barrier 30.

[0079] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 The condensate flow channel has multiple first sub-flow channels 11a, which are connected sequentially. The inlet 10a is connected to the first first sub-flow channel 11a along the condensate flow direction, and the outlet 10b is connected to the last first sub-flow channel 11a along the condensate flow direction. That is, the condensate flowing into the heat exchange body 10 through the inlet 10a flows along the tortuous flow channel formed between the multiple first sub-flow channels 11a. During the flow of the condensate along the tortuous flow channel, it exchanges heat with the barrier 30 to reduce the temperature of the barrier 30. After the heat exchange, the condensate flows out from the last first sub-flow channel 11a along the condensate flow direction and flows to the outlet 10b.

[0080] The condensate flows along the tortuous flow path formed between the multiple first sub-flow channels 11a, which can increase the condensate's travel within the heat exchange body 10. This also ensures that the condensate and the barrier 30 can exchange heat sufficiently, thereby enabling the humid and hot airflow to exchange heat sufficiently with the barrier 30, and further improving the condensation and dehumidification effect of the dehumidification component.

[0081] It should be noted that there are various ways to arrange the multiple first sub-channels 11a. For example, the multiple first sub-channels 11a can be arranged to extend vertically. Here, the multiple first sub-channels 11a extending vertically means that the first sub-channels 11a extend approximately vertically.

[0082] In some embodiments, the condensate flow channel has a plurality of first sub-flow channels 11a that extend generally laterally, and each first sub-flow channel 11a is connected in sequence.

[0083] The condensate flow channel has multiple first sub-flow channels 11a, which are sequentially connected to form a tortuous flow channel in various ways. For example, the heat exchange body 10 includes a first partition 12, which divides each first sub-flow channel 11a within a first sub-cavity 11e. That is, the barrier 30, each first partition 12, and the first housing 11 together define each first sub-flow channel 11a. Figure 5 One part of the first partition plate 12 is spaced apart from the top wall of the heat exchange body 10 so that a water inlet 11g is formed at the gap between them. The other part of the first partition plate 12 is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the heat exchange body 10 so that a water inlet 11g is also formed at the gap between them. Each first sub-channel 11a is connected in sequence through these water inlets 11g.

[0084] In some embodiments, the first partition 12 may not be spaced apart from the top or bottom wall of the heat exchange body 10. For example, a water inlet 11g may be directly provided on the first partition 12.

[0085] In other embodiments, a portion of the first partition plate 12 may be spaced apart from the top or bottom wall of the heat exchange body 10, while another portion of the first partition plate 12 may be provided with a water inlet 11g.

[0086] In one embodiment, the first sub-cavity 11e is located behind the second sub-cavity 11f. That is, the condensate flow channel is located behind the gas flow channel.

[0087] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The heat exchange body 10 includes an inlet pipe 16 with an inlet 10a. The inlet pipe 16 is connected to a first sub-channel 11a along the condensate flow direction. The condensate enters the heat exchange body 10 through the inlet 10a of the inlet pipe 16 and flows along the condensate channel.

[0088] The heat exchanger body 10 can have various structural forms with an inlet pipe 16. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 7 The water inlet pipe 16 passes through the second sub-cavity 11f. That is, the water inlet 10a of the water inlet pipe 16 is located on the side of the second sub-cavity 11f away from the first sub-cavity 11e, which facilitates the connection of the water inlet pipe 16.

[0089] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The heat exchange body 10 includes an outlet pipe 17 with an outlet 10b. The outlet pipe 17 is connected to the last first sub-channel 11a along the condensate flow direction, and the condensate flows along the condensate flow channel and flows out of the heat exchange body 10 through the outlet 10b of the outlet pipe 17.

[0090] The heat exchange body 10 can have various structural forms for the water outlet pipe 17. For example, the water outlet pipe 17 passes through the second sub-cavity 11f. That is, the water outlet 10b of the water outlet pipe 17 is located on the side of the second sub-cavity 11f away from the first sub-cavity 11e, which facilitates the connection of the water outlet pipe 17.

[0091] In one embodiment, part of the airflow channel extends vertically and part extends horizontally. This increases the travel distance of the airflow within the heat exchange body 10, thereby ensuring sufficient heat exchange between the airflow and the barrier 30, and thus improving the condensation and dehumidification effect of the dehumidification assembly.

[0092] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 The heat exchanger body 10 includes an air inlet cylinder 15 with an air inlet 10c and an air outlet 15a, the air outlet 15a being connected to the second sub-cavity 11f. In this embodiment, the airflow enters the air inlet channel inside the air inlet cylinder 15 from the air inlet 10c, and then enters the airflow channel in the second sub-cavity 11f through the air outlet 15a of the air inlet channel.

[0093] In one embodiment, the airflow channel includes a second sub-channel 11b that communicates with the air outlet 15a. That is, the airflow flows into the second sub-channel 11b through the air outlet 15a.

[0094] In one embodiment, the airflow channel includes a fourth sub-channel 11d that communicates with the air outlet 10d. That is, the airflow flows to the air outlet 10d via the fourth sub-channel 11d.

[0095] In one specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The airflow channels include a second sub-channel 11b, a third sub-channel 11c, and a fourth sub-channel 11d. The third sub-channel 11c and the fourth sub-channel 11d are arranged in layers along the height direction of the heat exchange body 10 and are interconnected. One end of the second sub-channel 11b along the extension direction is connected to the air inlet 10c, and the other end of the second sub-channel 11b along the extension direction is connected to at least the third sub-channel 11c. The air outlet 10d is connected to the fourth sub-channel 11d. That is, the airflow flows into the second sub-channel 11b in the heat exchange body 10 through the air inlet 10c, flows into the third sub-channel 11c through the second sub-channel 11b, and then flows into the fourth sub-channel 11d through the third sub-channel 11c. During the flow of the airflow in the second sub-channel 11b, the third sub-channel 11c, and the fourth sub-channel 11d, it can exchange heat with the barrier 30 and flow from the fourth sub-channel 11d to the air outlet 10d.

[0096] The specific location of the air outlet 10d is not limited here; for example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 2 and Figure 3The air outlet 10d is located on the top wall of the first housing 11. In some other embodiments, the air outlet 10d is located on the side wall of the first housing 11.

[0097] In this embodiment, the other end of the second sub-channel 11b along the extension direction is connected to at least the third sub-channel 11c. That is, the other end of the second sub-channel 11b along the extension direction can be connected only to the third sub-channel 11c, or it can be connected to both the third sub-channel 11c and the fourth sub-channel 11d. The fact that the other end of the second sub-channel 11b along the extension direction is simultaneously connected to the third sub-channel 11c and the fourth sub-channel 11d in this embodiment can improve the heat exchange efficiency of the airflow.

[0098] The third sub-channel 11c and the fourth sub-channel 11d are arranged in layers along the height direction of the heat exchange body 10 and are interconnected. This can increase the travel distance of the airflow within the heat exchange body 10, thereby ensuring that the airflow and the barrier 30 can exchange heat fully, and further improving the condensation and dehumidification effect of the dehumidification component.

[0099] In some embodiments, the airflow channel has more than two sub-channels arranged in layers along the height direction of the heat exchange body 10 and interconnected with each other, which can further increase the travel distance of the airflow within the heat exchange body 10.

[0100] In some embodiments, the airflow channel has a plurality of sub-channels that extend generally vertically and are connected in sequence, which can increase the travel distance of the airflow within the heat exchange body 10.

[0101] There are various structural forms in which the third sub-channel 11c and the fourth sub-channel 11d are arranged in layers along the height direction of the heat exchange body 10 and are interconnected. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 4 The heat exchange body 10 includes a second partition 13, which separates a third sub-channel 11c and a fourth sub-channel 11d within the second sub-cavity 11f. The end of the second partition 13 away from the second sub-channel 11b is spaced apart from the side wall of the heat exchange body 10 so that an air passage 15a is formed at the gap between them. The third sub-channel 11c and the fourth sub-channel 11d are interconnected through the air passage 15a.

[0102] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The airflow channel includes at least two sub-channels 10g disposed at the air inlet 15a. That is, the airflow flows into the second sub-cavity 11f through the air inlet 15a and is dispersed into multiple sub-airflows through the at least two sub-channels 10g.

[0103] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4The airflow channel includes at least two outlet sub-channels 10h located at the outlet 10d. That is, the airflow in the second sub-cavity 11f is dispersed through the at least two outlet sub-channels 10h to form multiple sub-airflows to be discharged from the outlet 10d.

[0104] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The heat exchange body 10 includes a guide plate 14, which is disposed in the airflow channel, that is, in the second sub-cavity 11f, to guide the airflow in the airflow channel and prevent the airflow from becoming turbulent.

[0105] Please see Figure 4 At least one guide plate 14 is disposed in the second sub-channel 11b to separate each air passage sub-channel 10g. Each air passage sub-channel 10g can disperse the flowing air to form multiple sub-airflows. Each guide plate 14 is used to guide the airflow in the second sub-channel 11b.

[0106] Multiple guide vanes 14 are provided in the third sub-channel 11c, and each guide vane 14 is used to guide the airflow in the third sub-channel 11c.

[0107] Please see Figure 4 At least one guide plate 14 is disposed in the fourth sub-channel 11d to separate each outlet sub-channel 10h. Each outlet sub-channel 10h can disperse the flowing air to form multiple sub-airflows to be discharged from the outlet 10d. That is, each guide plate 14 can be used to guide the airflow to the outlet 10d.

[0108] It should be noted that in some embodiments, guide plates 14 are provided in the second sub-channel 11b, the third sub-channel 11c, and the fourth sub-channel 11d.

[0109] In other embodiments, one of the second sub-channel 11b, the third sub-channel 11c, and the fourth sub-channel 11d is provided with a guide plate 14, while the other two are not provided with a guide plate 14.

[0110] In some other embodiments, one of the second sub-channel 11b, the third sub-channel 11c, and the fourth sub-channel 11d is not provided with a guide plate 14, while the other two are provided with a guide plate 14.

[0111] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The heat exchange body 10 includes a first enclosure 18 surrounding the air outlet 15a. The first enclosure 18 has a first notch 18a on the side facing away from the fourth sub-channel 11d, and each air outlet sub-channel 10g is formed at the first notch 18a. That is, the airflow entering the second sub-cavity 11f from the air outlet 15a is dispersed into the second sub-channel 11b through each air outlet sub-channel 10g at the first notch 18a.

[0112] The first notch 18a is formed on the side of the first enclosure 18 away from the fourth sub-channel 11d, which can increase the travel of the airflow in the heat exchange body 10. This can also ensure that the airflow and the barrier 30 can exchange heat fully, thereby further improving the condensation and dehumidification effect of the dehumidification component.

[0113] Please see Figures 9 to 15 , Figures 9 to 15 The second type of dehumidification component is shown, in which condensate flow channels and airflow flow channels are arranged separately on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the heat exchange body 10.

[0114] In one embodiment, the condensate flow channel extends at least along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel, that is, at least a portion of the condensate flow channel is located on the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel, and the condensate flow channel and the airflow flow channel are separated by a barrier 30.

[0115] In other embodiments, the airflow channel extends along the outer periphery of the condensate channel.

[0116] The phrase "the condensate flow channel extends at least along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel" means that the condensate flow channel may extend only along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel, or it may extend along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel and also be located on one side of the airflow flow channel. For example, please refer to... Figures 13 to 15 The condensate flow channel includes a first sub-condensate flow channel 10e and a second sub-condensate flow channel 10f that are interconnected. The first sub-condensate flow channel 10e extends along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel; the second sub-condensate flow channel 10f is located on one side of the airflow flow channel along the thickness direction. In this embodiment, the condensate can flow along the first sub-condensate flow channel 10e extending along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel and exchange heat with the airflow through the barrier 30. In addition, the condensate can also flow along the second sub-condensate flow channel 10f located on one side of the airflow flow channel along the thickness direction and exchange heat with the airflow through the barrier 30, further improving the heat exchange efficiency between the condensate and the airflow, thereby further improving the condensation dehumidification effect.

[0117] The barrier 30 can have various structural forms that separate the condensate flow channel and the airflow flow channel within the heat exchange body 10. For example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 10 to 15 The heat exchange body 10 includes a second box 21. A barrier 30 separates a third sub-cavity 21c and a fourth sub-cavity 21d within the second box 21. The third sub-cavity 21c and the fourth sub-cavity 21d are not connected to each other. A condensate flow channel is located in the fourth sub-cavity 21d, and an airflow flow channel is located in the third sub-cavity 21c. The condensate in the fourth sub-cavity 21d and the airflow in the third sub-cavity 21c exchange heat through the barrier 30.

[0118] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 11The airflow channel includes a sixth sub-channel 21b and at least two connected fifth sub-channels 21a. The inlet 10c is connected to the first fifth sub-channel 21a along the airflow direction via the sixth sub-channel 21b, and the outlet 10d is connected to the last fifth sub-channel 21a along the airflow direction. That is, the airflow flows into the sixth sub-channel 21b in the heat exchange body 10 through the inlet 10c, flows into the first fifth sub-channel 21a along the airflow direction via the sixth sub-channel 21b, and flows to the outlet 10d via the last fifth sub-channel 21a along the airflow direction. During the flow of the airflow in each fifth sub-channel 21a and the sixth sub-channel 21b, it can exchange heat with the barrier 30.

[0119] The specific location of the air outlet 10d is not limited here; for example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The air outlet 10d is located on the top wall of the second housing 21. In some other embodiments, the air outlet 10d is located on the side wall of the second housing 21.

[0120] In one embodiment, each fifth sub-channel 21a is arranged in layers along the height direction of the heat exchange body 10 and connected in sequence. This increases the travel distance of the airflow within the heat exchange body 10 and ensures that the airflow and the barrier 30 can exchange heat sufficiently, thereby further improving the condensation and dehumidification effect of the dehumidification component.

[0121] In some embodiments, each fifth sub-channel 21a extends generally vertically and is connected sequentially.

[0122] The fifth sub-channel 21a has various structural forms; for example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 11 The heat exchange body 10 includes a third partition 22, which divides each fifth sub-channel 21a within the third sub-cavity 21c. That is, the barrier 30, each third partition 22, and the second housing 21 together define each fifth sub-channel 21a, and the end of each fifth sub-channel 21a forms an air passage 15a, through which each fifth sub-channel 21a is sequentially connected.

[0123] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 13 The heat exchange body 10 includes an air inlet cylinder 15 with an air inlet 10c and an air outlet 15a, the air outlet 15a being connected to the third sub-cavity 21c. In this embodiment, the airflow enters the air inlet channel inside the air inlet cylinder 15 from the air inlet 10c, and then enters the airflow channel in the third sub-cavity 21c through the air outlet 15a of the air inlet channel.

[0124] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 11The heat exchange body 10 includes a second enclosure 23 surrounding the air outlet 15a. The second enclosure 23 has a second notch 23a on the side facing away from the first fifth sub-channel 21a along the airflow direction. The air outlet 15a is connected to the sixth sub-channel 21b through the second notch 23a. That is, the airflow entering the third sub-cavity 21c from the air outlet 15a flows into the sixth sub-channel 21b through the second notch 23a.

[0125] The second notch 23a is formed on the side of the second enclosure 23 away from the first fifth sub-channel 21a along the airflow direction. This can increase the travel distance of the airflow within the heat exchange body 10, thereby ensuring that the airflow and the barrier 30 can exchange heat sufficiently, and further improving the condensation and dehumidification effect of the dehumidification assembly.

[0126] The specific location of the inlet 10a is not limited here. The inlet 10a is located at the beginning of the condensate flow direction. For example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 9 , Figures 13 to 15 The heat exchange body 10 includes an inlet pipe 16 with an inlet 10a. The inlet pipe 16 is disposed on the top wall of the heat exchange body 10 and located at the beginning of the condensate flow direction. The condensate enters the heat exchange body 10 through the inlet 10a of the inlet pipe 16 and flows along the condensate flow channel.

[0127] The specific location of the outlet 10b is not limited here. The outlet 10b is located at the end along the direction of condensate flow. For example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 9 The heat exchange body 10 includes an outlet pipe 17 with an outlet 10b. The outlet pipe 17 is located on the top wall of the heat exchange body 10 and at the end along the flow direction of the condensate. The condensate flows out through the outlet 10b of the outlet pipe 17.

[0128] In one embodiment, the garment processing device includes a condensing device with a condensing chamber, and an internal circulation path is formed within the garment processing device, passing through the garment processing chamber, the condensing chamber and the air guide device 50, with the water outlet 10b connected to the condensing chamber.

[0129] Similar to the dehumidifier, the condenser is also used to dehumidify and cool the hot, humid airflow. However, the condenser has a different application scenario than the dehumidifier. Specifically, the garment handling equipment can have two circulation paths: one is the external circulation path, as described above, where fresh air is introduced into the garment handling equipment, and the hot, humid airflow flowing out of the garment handling chamber is condensed and dehumidified by the dehumidifier before being discharged into the surrounding environment; the other is the internal circulation path, which passes through the garment handling chamber, the condenser chamber of the condenser, and the air guide device 50. In other words, it is the path through which the airflow circulates within the garment handling equipment. Accordingly, the garment handling equipment can be configured with an external circulation mode that allows the airflow to flow along the external circulation path and an internal circulation mode that allows the airflow to flow along the internal circulation path.

[0130] In internal circulation mode, the air guide device 50 guides the dry hot airflow into the clothing processing chamber through the air inlet. Inside the chamber, the dry hot airflow flows over the surface of the wet clothing, exchanging heat and moisture, absorbing the moisture and becoming humid hot air. This humid hot airflow exits from the air outlet of the clothing processing chamber and flows into the condenser. The humid hot airflow is condensed and dehumidified by the condensate in the condenser, forming a low-temperature dry airflow. This low-temperature dry airflow enters the air guide device 50 and is heated by the heater inside, becoming dry hot air. The dry hot airflow then re-enters the clothing processing chamber, and this cycle repeats to dry the clothing.

[0131] The outlet 10b of the dehumidification component is connected to the condensation chamber of the condensing device. In other words, the condensing device and the dehumidification component can share a water path. In the external circulation mode, the condensate after exchanging heat with the humid airflow in the dehumidification component flows into the condensing device through the outlet 10b of the dehumidification component and is discharged through the condensing device. In the internal circulation mode, the condensate flows through the dehumidification component and flows into the condensing device from the outlet 10b of the dehumidification component to exchange heat with the humid airflow. The condensate after heat exchange is discharged from the condensing device.

[0132] It is understood that the barrier 30 of the dehumidification component in this embodiment separates the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel within the heat exchange body 10. That is, the condensate flow channel and the air flow channel are not connected to each other. In other words, the condensate condensed in the hot and humid air flow will not mix with the condensate in the condensate flow channel. Thus, the temperature of the condensate flowing out of the outlet 10b can be reused, reducing energy consumption.

[0133] The external circulation mode primarily utilizes fresh air from the environment to dry the clothes in the garment processing chamber. Because the humidity of the fresh air is relatively low, the resulting hot airflow after being heated by the heating device also has low humidity. As the hot airflow flows through the garment processing chamber, it accelerates heat and air exchange efficiency, improving drying efficiency. Additionally, the fresh air can also expel odors from the garment processing chamber into the surrounding environment, thus removing unpleasant smells.

[0134] As for the internal circulation mode, on the one hand, the airflow can reduce heat loss, reduce energy consumption, and improve efficiency during the internal circulation process; on the other hand, it can also reduce the impact on the indoor environment.

[0135] It is understood that clothing processing equipment is not limited to having both external circulation mode and internal circulation mode. In some implementations, clothing processing equipment may only have external circulation mode and no internal circulation mode.

[0136] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0137] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A dehumidification component, characterized in that, include: The heat exchange body (10) has a water inlet (10a), a water outlet (10b), an air inlet (10c) and an air outlet (10d); A baffle (30) is disposed within the heat exchange body (10). The baffle (30) divides the heat exchange body (10) into a condensate flow channel extending from the inlet (10a) to the outlet (10b) and an air flow channel extending from the inlet (10c) to the outlet (10d). The condensate from the condensate flow channel and the air flow from the air flow channel exchange heat through the baffle (30). The airflow channel includes a second sub-channel (11b), a third sub-channel (11c), and a fourth sub-channel (11d). The third sub-channel (11c) and the fourth sub-channel (11d) are arranged in layers along the height direction of the heat exchange body (10) and are interconnected. At least a portion of the second sub-channel (11b) extends along the height direction of the heat exchange body (10). One end of the second sub-channel (11b) along the extension direction is connected to the air inlet (10c), and the other end of the second sub-channel (11b) along the extension direction is connected to at least the third sub-channel (11c). The air outlet (10d) is connected to the fourth sub-channel (11d).

2. The dehumidification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dehumidification component is provided with a drain outlet, which is connected to the airflow channel.

3. The dehumidification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the thickness direction of the heat exchange body (10), the condensate flow channel and the airflow flow channel are arranged separately.

4. The dehumidification component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes a first box (11), and the barrier (30) divides the first box (11) into a first sub-cavity (11e) and a second sub-cavity (11f). The condensate flow channel is disposed in the first sub-cavity (11e), and the airflow flow channel is disposed in the second sub-cavity (11f).

5. The dehumidification component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The condensate flow channel has multiple first sub-flow channels (11a), and each first sub-flow channel (11a) is connected in sequence; the inlet (10a) is connected to the first first sub-flow channel (11a) along the condensate flow direction, and the outlet (10b) is connected to the last first sub-flow channel (11a) along the condensate flow direction.

6. The dehumidification component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes a first partition (12), which divides each of the first sub-channels (11a) within the first sub-cavity (11e).

7. The dehumidification component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes an inlet pipe (16) having the inlet (10a); and / or, The heat exchange body (10) includes an outlet pipe (17) having the outlet (10b).

8. The dehumidification component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The airflow channel extends vertically in some areas and horizontally in others.

9. The dehumidification component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes an air inlet column (15) having the air inlet (10c) and the air outlet (15a), the air outlet (15a) communicating with the second sub-cavity (11f), and the airflow channel including at least two air outlet sub-channels (10g) disposed at the air outlet (15a); and / or, The airflow channel includes at least two outlet sub-channels (10h) disposed at the outlet (10d).

10. The dehumidification component according to claim 9, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes a flow guide plate (14); The air outlet (15a) communicates with the second sub-channel (11b), and at least one of the guide plates (14) is disposed within the second sub-channel (11b) to separate each of the air outlet sub-channels (10g); and / or, At least one of the guide vanes (14) is disposed within the fourth sub-channel (11d) to separate each of the outlet sub-channels (10h).

11. The dehumidification component according to claim 10, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes a first enclosure (18) surrounding the air outlet (15a), the first enclosure (18) having a first notch (18a) on the side opposite to the fourth sub-channel (11d), and each of the air outlet sub-channels (10g) being formed at the first notch (18a).

12. The dehumidification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The condensate flow channel and the airflow flow channel are arranged separately on a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the heat exchange body (10).

13. The dehumidification component according to claim 12, characterized in that, The condensate flow channel extends at least along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel.

14. The dehumidification component according to claim 13, characterized in that, The condensate flow channel includes a first sub-condensate flow channel (10e) and a second sub-condensate flow channel (10f) that are interconnected. The first sub-condensate flow channel (10e) extends along the outer periphery of the airflow flow channel. The second sub-condensate flow channel (10f) is located on one side of the airflow flow channel along the thickness direction.

15. The dehumidification component according to claim 14, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes a second box (21), and the barrier (30) divides the second box (21) into a third sub-cavity (21c) and a fourth sub-cavity (21d). The airflow channel is disposed in the third sub-cavity (21c), and the condensate channel is disposed in the fourth sub-cavity (21d).

16. The dehumidification component according to claim 15, characterized in that, The airflow channel includes a sixth sub-channel (21b) and at least two connected fifth sub-channels (21a). The air inlet (10c) is connected to the first fifth sub-channel (21a) along the airflow direction through the sixth sub-channel (21b), and the air outlet (10d) is connected to the last fifth sub-channel (21a) along the airflow direction.

17. The dehumidification component according to claim 16, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes a third partition (22), which divides each of the fifth sub-channels (21a) within the third sub-cavity (21c).

18. The dehumidification component according to claim 17, characterized in that, The heat exchange body (10) includes an air inlet column (15) having the air inlet (10c) and the air outlet (15a), the air outlet (15a) being connected to the third sub-cavity (21c); The heat exchange body (10) includes a second enclosure (23) surrounding the air outlet (15a). The second enclosure (23) has a second notch (23a) on the side opposite to the first fifth sub-channel (21a) along the airflow direction. The air outlet (15a) is connected to the sixth sub-channel (21b) through the second notch (23a).

19. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: A cylindrical assembly (40) is provided with a clothing processing chamber, an air inlet, and an air outlet; The dehumidification assembly according to any one of claims 1-18, wherein the air inlet (10c) is connected to the air outlet, and the air outlet (10d) is connected to the outside; An air guide device (50) is provided, through which the air inlet is connected to the outside.

20. The garment processing equipment according to claim 19, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a condensing device with a condensing chamber. An internal circulation path is formed within the garment processing equipment, passing through the garment processing chamber, the condensing chamber, and the air guide device (50). The water outlet (10b) is connected to the condensing chamber.

21. The garment processing equipment according to claim 19, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a housing (60), the cylindrical assembly (40) is disposed inside the housing (60), and the dehumidification assembly is disposed outside the housing (60).

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