Mounting structure and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The mounting structure and the clothes processing equipment provided by the embodiments of the present application comprise a base, a mounting assembly for supporting a rotating shaft of a washing drum, and a plurality of dampers, each of which is arranged between the mounting assembly and the base to transmit the mounting assembly and the load acting thereon to the base, and each of the dampers and / or the mounting assembly has at least two orthogonal directions of swing freedom. The mounting structure in the embodiments of the present application has the mounting assembly and / or the plurality of dampers with at least two orthogonal directions of swing freedom, so that the washing drum has a certain vibration freedom in any direction of a plane formed by the two orthogonal directions, the amplitude of the washing drum transmitted to the base and the cabinet is reduced, and the noise caused by the vibration of the clothes processing equipment is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to clothing processing technology, specifically to an installation structure and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, the uneven distribution of the clothing to be processed inside the garment processing equipment causes the center of gravity to change continuously during operation. This results in vibration, collision, and operating noise between the internal components of the garment processing equipment, which seriously affects the user experience and also greatly affects the service life of the garment processing equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present application aims to provide an installation structure and clothing processing device that can save installation space and buffer the vibration generated by the washing drum during operation.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0005] This invention provides an installation structure for mounting a washing drum of a garment processing device. The installation structure includes:

[0006] Base;

[0007] Mounting components used to support the shaft of the washing drum;

[0008] Multiple vibration dampers are disposed between the mounting assembly and the base to transfer the mounting assembly and the load acting thereon to the base. Each vibration damper and / or the mounting assembly has at least two orthogonal degrees of freedom of oscillation.

[0009] In some embodiments, multiple vibration dampers are arranged in pairs, with the two vibration dampers in each pair swinging in the same direction and symmetrical about the rotation axis of the washing drum in the left-right direction, and at least one pair of vibration dampers swinging in the same direction as the other pair of vibration dampers.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mounting assembly includes an end cap and two support frames. The end cap has mounting holes for mounting the shaft. The support frames include a first portion and a second portion. The top end of the first portion is directly or indirectly connected to the end cap. The second portion extends forward from the lower end of the first portion. At least two of the vibration dampers are arranged below each second portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the end cap is circular in a plane projection perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the washing tub, with its periphery protruding forward, defining a rotational accommodating space for receiving the rear end of the washing tub.

[0012] In some embodiments, along the rotation axis of the washing drum, the front edge of the end cap does not extend beyond the support position of the foremost shock absorber.

[0013] In some embodiments, the damper includes a support rod spring, the support rod passing through the spring, one of the second portion and the base having a through hole, and the other having a connecting support, one end of the support rod passing through the through hole and movable within the through hole, and the other end being oscillatingly connected to the connecting support.

[0014] In some embodiments, the through hole extends through the base, the lower end of the support rod is provided with a stop flange, the stop flange is used to stop and contact the bottom surface of the base, the support rod can pass through the through hole from below the base, and the top end of the support rod is oscillatingly connected to the second portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the support rods under one of the support frames swing in a left-right direction, and the support rods under the other support frame swing in a front-back direction in the horizontal plane.

[0016] In some embodiments, the support rod located at the rear of each support frame swings along a first direction of the horizontal plane, and the support rod located at the front of each support frame swings along a second direction of the horizontal plane, wherein the first direction and the second direction are orthogonal.

[0017] In some embodiments, the support frame includes a first adapter plate and a second adapter plate. The top end of the first adapter plate is directly or indirectly connected to the end cap. The bottom end of the first adapter plate is connected to the second adapter plate. The bottom end of the first adapter plate is bent forward to form a bent portion. The portion of the first adapter plate outside the bent portion forms the first segment. The rear end of the second adapter plate is detachably connected to the bent portion to form the second segment. The bottom of the bent portion has a first hinge seat for hinged with a shock absorber. The bottom of the front end of the second adapter plate has a second hinge seat for hinged with a shock absorber.

[0018] In some embodiments, the mounting assembly includes a ring body mounted on the rear side of the end cap and arranged around the pivot, with the top ends of two first adapter plates respectively connected to the lower left and lower right sides of the ring body, and the distance between the two first adapter plates gradually increasing from top to bottom.

[0019] This invention also provides a garment processing device, which includes a washing drum and the mounting structure described in any of the foregoing embodiments. The washing drum has a rotating shaft at its rear end, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly.

[0020] In some embodiments, the washing tub is capable of holding water independently, and the circumferential outer surface of the washing tub is exposed in the space inside the housing.

[0021] The mounting structure in this embodiment of the invention, through a mounting component with at least two orthogonal swing degrees of freedom and multiple vibration dampers, enables the washing drum to have a certain degree of vibration freedom in any direction of the plane formed by the two orthogonal directions, thereby reducing the amplitude of the washing drum transmitted to the base and the housing, and reducing the noise caused by the vibration of the clothing processing equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view of the installation structure;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of position A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of position B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of position C in the middle;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 4 An enlarged diagram of position D in the middle.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0030] Mounting structure 10; base 11; mounting assembly 12; end cap 121; support frame 122; first section 122a; second section 122b; first adapter plate 1221; bending section 1221a; first hinge seat 1221b; second adapter plate 1222; second hinge seat 1222a; ring body 123; mounting boss 1231; shock absorber 13; support rod 131; limiting protrusion 1311; spring 132; washing drum 20; motor 30 Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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 implementation should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, the orientation or positional relationship of "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "front," "rear," and "axial" is based on the appendix. Figure 2 The directions or positional relationships shown, with "left" and "right" directions or positional relationships based on the attached... Figure 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown are intended only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0033] This invention provides an installation structure 10 for mounting a washing drum 20 of a clothing processing device. (See also...) Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The mounting structure 10 includes a base 11, a mounting assembly 12 for supporting the rotating shaft of the washing drum 20, and a plurality of vibration dampers 13.

[0034] Each vibration damper 13 is disposed between the mounting assembly 12 and the base 11 to transfer the mounting assembly 12 and the load acting on it to the base 11. This forms a force transmission path of washing drum 20 → mounting assembly 12 → vibration damper 13 → base 11, meaning that each vibration damper 13 independently bears and transmits the weight of the washing drum 20, eliminating the need for the load-bearing structure in the prior art that uses suspension springs to suspend the washing drum 20. On the one hand, this provides stable support for the installation of the washing drum 20; on the other hand, it reduces the number of parts, making the structure more compact.

[0035] It is understandable that during the rotation of the washing drum 20, the uneven distribution of clothes inside and the constant change in position of the clothes as the washing drum 20 rotates cause the center of gravity of the washing drum 20 to deviate from its axis of rotation and to change continuously, thus causing the washing drum 20 to shake.

[0036] In this embodiment, the vibration of the washing drum 20 can be transmitted to the vibration damper 13 through the mounting component 12. The vibration damper 13 and the mounting component 12 work together to absorb the vibration of the washing drum 20.

[0037] Each damper 13 has at least two orthogonal degrees of freedom for swinging. This decomposes the shaking of the washing drum 20 into vibrations in at least two orthogonal directions, with each vibration in each orthogonal direction being buffered and absorbed by the damper 13 having a swing degree of freedom in the corresponding direction; and / or, the mounting assembly 12 has at least two orthogonal degrees of freedom for swinging. This decomposes the shaking of the washing drum 20 into vibrations in at least two orthogonal directions, with each vibration in each orthogonal direction being buffered and absorbed by the mounting assembly 12 having a swing degree of freedom in the corresponding direction.

[0038] The mounting structure 10 in this embodiment of the invention, through the mounting assembly 12 having at least two orthogonal swing degrees of freedom and / or multiple vibration dampers 13, enables the washing drum 20 to have a certain degree of vibration freedom in any direction of the plane formed by the two orthogonal directions, thereby reducing the amplitude of the washing drum 20 transmitted to the base 11 and the housing, and reducing the noise caused by the vibration of the clothing processing equipment.

[0039] It is understandable that the relative positional relationship between the multiple shock absorbers 13 and the washing drum 20 is not limited.

[0040] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Multiple vibration dampers 3 are arranged in pairs, and the two vibration dampers 13 in each pair swing in the same direction and are symmetrical about the rotation axis of the washing drum 20 in the left-right direction. On the one hand, the paired vibration dampers 13 help to maintain the balance of the washing drum 20 in the left-right direction; on the other hand, the paired vibration dampers 13 serve as backups for each other, so even if one vibration damper 13 is damaged, the other vibration damper 13 in the pair can still provide swing freedom in the same direction.

[0041] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 At least one pair of dampers 3 swings in a direction orthogonal to the other pair of dampers 3. This allows the washing drum 20 to have a certain degree of freedom of vibration in any direction of the plane formed by the two orthogonal directions.

[0042] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The mounting assembly 12 includes an end cap 121 with a mounting hole for mounting the shaft of the washing tub 20. The end cap 121 is rotatably connected to the shaft. The end cap 121 provides a mounting position for the washing tub 20.

[0043] It is understandable that the specific rotational connection method between the shaft and the end cover 121 is not limited. For example, it can be a sliding bearing connection or a rolling bearing connection.

[0044] See Figure 4 The end cap 121 is located on the rear side of the washing drum 20, so that the front end of the washing drum 20 is in a cantilever state. This makes the support point of the weight of the washing drum 20 located at the connection position between the rotating shaft and the end cap 121, so that the weight of the washing drum 20 can be transferred to the end cap 121 without the need to set an additional support structure at the front end of the washing drum 20.

[0045] The specific shape of the end cap 121 is not limited.

[0046] For example, see Figure 4In the plane projection perpendicular to the rotation axis of the washing drum 20, the end cap 121 is circular to conform to the shape of the washing drum 20. The periphery of the end cap 121 protrudes forward, defining a rotational accommodating space for accommodating the rear end of the washing drum 20. The end cap 121 provides a certain degree of protection for the washing drum 20, and at the same time, other components required for the clothing handling equipment, such as balance weights, water supply and drainage devices, and electronic components, can be installed on the end cap 121.

[0047] Understandably, the end cap 121 is a thin-walled shell structure to reduce structural weight and lower the load on the vibration damper 13.

[0048] The end cap 121 is a one-piece injection molded structure.

[0049] See Figure 4 The end cap 121 is provided with several reinforcing ribs. Some of the reinforcing ribs are arranged radially along the end cap 121, starting from the connection point between the end cap 121 and the rotating shaft. Other reinforcing ribs are arranged coaxially and at intervals around the connection point between the end cap 121 and the rotating shaft, and the two types of reinforcing ribs are arranged alternately. This improves the overall structural strength of the end cap 121, enabling it to bear and transmit the mass of the washing drum 20, and to prevent deformation when the washing drum 20 vibrates.

[0050] Understandably, the size of the end cap 121 is adapted to the size of the washing drum 20, thereby reducing the space occupied inside the garment processing equipment.

[0051] For example, along the rotation axis of the washing drum 20, the front edge of the end cap 121 does not extend beyond the support position of the foremost vibration damper 13. On the one hand, this reduces the size of the end cap 121 in the front-to-back direction, lightens the structural weight, and reduces the load that the vibration damper 13 needs to bear; on the other hand, it allows the center of gravity of the overall structure formed by the end cap 121 and the washing drum 20 to be as close as possible to the connection position between the washing drum 20 and the end cap 121, thereby shortening the gravitational moment of the overall structure and improving the vibration damper 13's vibration suppression effect.

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The mounting assembly 12 includes two support frames 122, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the washing drum 20 so that the weight of the washing drum 20 can be supported by the left and right directions, thereby facilitating balance and improving the stability of the washing drum 20 in a static state.

[0053] The support frame 122 includes a first portion 122a and a second portion 122b. The top end of the first portion 122a is directly or indirectly connected to the end cap 121, and the second portion 122b extends forward from the lower end of the first portion 122a. That is, both the washing drum 20 and the second portion 122b are located in front of the first portion 122a to reduce the outer contour dimensions of the mounting structure 10 in the front-rear direction and improve fit. At least two vibration dampers 13 are arranged below each second portion 122b. The weight transmitted by the second portion 122b is supported by multiple vibration dampers 13, improving the stability and reliability of the mounting structure 10.

[0054] The first part 122a extends generally in the vertical direction, and the second part 122b extends generally in the front-back direction.

[0055] The second section 122b is located within the projection orientation of the washing drum 20 on the horizontal plane, so as to reduce the geometric outer contour size of the mounting structure 10 and thus avoid the second section 122b from additionally increasing the size of the clothing processing equipment.

[0056] See Figure 2 At least one shock absorber 13 is disposed at the front end of the second section 122b and at least one shock absorber 13 is disposed at the rear end of the second section 122b, so that the weight of the washing drum 20 can be supported by the front and rear directions, thereby facilitating balance and improving the stability of the washing drum 20 in a static state.

[0057] The specific structure of the vibration damper 13 is not limited.

[0058] For example, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The shock absorber 13 includes a support rod 131 and a spring 132. The support rod 131 passes through the spring 132 to guide the direction of extension and contraction of the spring 132 and limit the lateral bending of the spring 132.

[0059] The second part 122b and the base 11 are provided with a through hole, and the other part is provided with a connecting support. One end of the support rod 131 passes through the through hole and can move in the through hole, and the other end is oscillatingly connected to the connecting support.

[0060] After the vibration of the washing drum 20 is transmitted to the second section 122b, the movement of one end of the support rod 131 in the through hole causes relative movement between the other end of the support rod 131 and the through hole. This changes the distance between the connecting support and the through hole, causing the spring 132 to expand and contract. The elastic reaction force generated by the elastic deformation of the spring 132 after compression or tension counteracts the vibration, thus providing a buffering effect. The elastic reaction force generated by the spring 132 is linearly related to its compression amount. Therefore, the spring 132 can adaptively adjust the magnitude of the elastic reaction force according to the change in the distance between the connecting support and the through hole. Through the swinging connection between the support rod 131 and the connecting support, the angle between the support rod 131 and the second section 122b can be continuously adjusted, reducing the squeezing and friction forces between the support rod 131 and the inner ring of the spring 132 when the mounting assembly 12 swings, thus protecting the spring 132.

[0061] Spring 132 has a certain stiffness. When the washing drum 20 is in a stationary state, spring 132 provides support to transfer the weight of the washing drum 20 to the base 11. In this state, spring 132 has a certain amount of pre-compression to provide a force that is compatible with the weight of the washing drum 20.

[0062] In some embodiments, a through hole is provided in and through the base 11, a connecting support is provided at the bottom end of the second portion 122b, and the top end of the support rod 131 is sway-connected to the second portion 122b. The support rod 131 can pass through the through hole from below the base 11. This allows the bottom end of the support rod 131 to enter the gap between the bottom surface of the base 11 and the ground, which helps to reduce the distance between the base 11 and the second portion 122b, thereby reducing the size of the mounting structure 10. At the same time, it allows the spring 132 to have a larger stroke, improving the buffering and vibration damping effect. In some embodiments, a stop flange is provided at the lower end of the support rod 131, which is used to stop and contact the bottom surface of the base 11. This ensures that the stop flange is always located between the bottom surface of the base 11 and the ground. This prevents the bottom end of the support rod 131 from detaching from the base when the vibration of the washing drum 20 is too large.

[0063] In some embodiments, see Figure 4Each support rod 131 under one support frame 122 swings left and right, while each support rod 131 under the other support frame 122 swings forward and backward in the horizontal direction. That is, the swing axis of the support rod 131 of one support frame 122 is parallel to the rotation axis of the washing drum 20, while the swing axis of the support rod 131 of the other support frame 122 is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the washing drum 20. This achieves two orthogonal swing degrees of freedom for the mounting assembly 12: forward and backward, and left and right. Combined with the spring 132's ability to extend and retract in the vertical direction, this achieves the purpose of buffering the vibration of the washing drum 20 in six directions (up / down, left / right, forward / backward), thus improving vibration reduction and noise reduction.

[0064] It is understandable that the swing connection positions of each support rod 131 and the connecting support are located on the same horizontal mounting plane so that each support rod 131 is subjected to uniform force so that the washing drum 20 is kept balanced in the horizontal direction.

[0065] It is understandable that the aforementioned horizontal mounting plane is parallel to the rotation axis of the washing drum 20.

[0066] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 Each support frame 122 has a rearward-facing support rod 131 that swings along a first direction in the horizontal plane, and a frontward-facing support rod 131 that swings along a second direction in the horizontal plane. The first and second directions are orthogonal. This allows the mounting assembly 12 to have two orthogonal degrees of freedom of swing. Furthermore, each support frame 122 possesses two orthogonal degrees of freedom of swing, ensuring that two support frames 122 act as safety backups for each other. Even if one support frame 122 is damaged, the mounting structure 10 still maintains two orthogonal degrees of freedom of swing, thus improving the safety redundancy of the mounting structure 10.

[0067] It is understandable that one of the first and second directions is the left-right direction, and the other is the front-back direction. This achieves the purpose of buffering the vibration of the washing drum 20 in six degrees of freedom in the up-down, left-right, and front-back directions, thereby improving the vibration reduction and noise reduction effect.

[0068] The specific structure forming the first part 122a and the second part 122b is not limited.

[0069] For example, see Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7The support frame 122 includes a first adapter plate 1221 and a second adapter plate 1222. The top end of the first adapter plate 1221 is directly or indirectly connected to the end cap 121, and the bottom end of the first adapter plate 1221 is connected to the second adapter plate 1222. The bottom end of the first adapter plate 1221 is bent forward to form a bent portion 1221a. The portion of the first adapter plate 1221 outside the bent portion 1221a forms a first section 122a. The rear end of the second adapter plate 1222 is detachably connected to the bent portion 1221a to form a second section 122b. The first adapter plate 1221 and the second adapter plate 1222 are configured as a split structure and are detachably connected, which facilitates subsequent maintenance, disassembly, and replacement.

[0070] The first adapter plate 1221 is made of machined metal to have higher rigidity and strength, thereby bearing the load of the washing drum 20 and transferring the load to the first adapter plate 1221 and the vibration damper 13, thus improving service life.

[0071] The second adapter plate 1222 can be made by stamping and bending sheet metal parts.

[0072] See Figure 3 and Figure 5 A portion of the second adapter plate 1222 overlaps the bent portion 1221a in the vertical direction to reduce the shear force at the connection point of the first adapter plate 1221 and the second adapter plate 1222, thereby improving the structural strength.

[0073] See Figure 5 The first adapter plate 1221 and the second adapter plate 1222 are connected by bolts to achieve a detachable connection.

[0074] The second adapter plate 1222 has stop edges on both sides so that the first adapter plate 1221 is located between the two stop edges, which facilitates pre-positioning during assembly and improves assembly efficiency.

[0075] The specific method by which the support rod 131 achieves its swing is not limited.

[0076] For example, see Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 The bottom of the bent portion 1221a has a first hinge seat 1221b for hinged connection with the damper 13, and the bottom of the front end of the second adapter plate 1222 has a second hinge seat 1222a for hinged connection with the damper 13. A hinge hole is provided at the end of the support rod 131 facing away from the base 11 to accommodate the first hinge seat 1221b and the second hinge seat 1222a, so that the support rod 131 is hinged to the corresponding first hinge seat 1221b and second hinge seat 1222a respectively. This hinged connection allows the support rod 131 to have a swing function while maintaining a simple structure, easy assembly, and convenient maintenance.

[0077] In this embodiment, the first hinge seat 1221b and the second hinge seat 1222a are respectively assigned to the first adapter plate 1221 and the second adapter plate 1222, which reduces the load that needs to be transmitted at the connection position of the first adapter plate 1221 and the second adapter plate 1222, improves the structural strength, and enhances the connection reliability at the connection point of the first adapter plate 1221 and the second adapter plate 1222.

[0078] It is understandable that the hinge swing directions corresponding to the first hinge seat 1221b and the second hinge seat 1222a are different and orthogonal, so as to realize that the mounting assembly 12 has two orthogonal swing degrees of freedom. Specifically, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and 2 The hinge swing direction corresponding to the first hinge seat 1221b is the front-to-back direction, and the hinge swing direction corresponding to the second hinge seat 1222a is the left-to-right direction.

[0079] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 The top of the spring 132 abuts against the limiting protrusion 1311 protruding from the circumferential surface of the support rod 131. When the washing drum 20 shakes, the distance between the mounting assembly 12 and the base 11 changes, which in turn changes the distance between the movable support rod 131 connected to the mounting assembly 12 and the base 11. The limiting protrusion 1311 causes the spring 132 to stretch and deform, and the spring 132 applies a reaction force to the support rod 131, thereby suppressing the shaking.

[0080] By setting up a transition structure, the first transition plate 1221 and the end cover 121 can be indirectly connected.

[0081] For example, see Figure 4 and Figure 6 The mounting assembly 12 includes a ring 123, which is mounted on the rear side of the end cap 121 and surrounds the pivot. The top ends of two first adapter plates 1221 are respectively connected to the lower left and lower right sides of the ring 123. The ring 123 can bear the vibration of the end cap 121 with the washing drum 20 along any radial direction, reducing the risk of stress concentration caused by localized forces on the ring 123. The two first adapter plates 1221 are located on the left and right sides of the ring 123 so that the weight of the washing drum 20 can be supported by forces from both left and right directions, thereby facilitating balance and improving the stability of the washing drum 20 in a static state.

[0082] In some embodiments, see Figure 4The distance between the two first transition plates 1221 gradually increases from top to bottom. The two first transition plates 1221 provide support to the ring body 123 from the left and right sides respectively, which helps the washing drum 2011 maintain balance in the horizontal direction. At the same time, the two first transition plates 1221, the vibration damper 13 and the base 11 together form an approximately triangular structure, thereby improving the stability of the support and increasing the load-bearing capacity.

[0083] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 The ring body 123 has a mounting boss 1231 protruding in the front-to-back direction on the side opposite to the washing drum 20. The first adapter plate 1221 is attached to the rear surface of the mounting boss 1231 in the front-to-back direction and is fixedly connected to the mounting boss 1231. This increases the contact area between the first adapter plate 1221 and the ring body 123, reducing the risk of stress concentration at the connection point between the ring body 123 and the first adapter plate 1221 caused by the force generated by the washing drum 20 during vibration. At the same time, it ensures that there is a certain distance between the first adapter plate 1221 and the end cap 121, avoiding friction and collision between the first adapter plate 1221 and the end cap 121 during vibration transmission.

[0084] This invention also provides a garment processing device, see below. Figure 4 The system includes a housing, a washing drum 20, and any of the mounting structures 10 described in the preceding embodiments. The washing drum 20 is disposed within the housing, and a rotating shaft is provided at the rear end of the washing drum 20, which is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 12.

[0085] The washing drum 20 is rotatably supported on the mounting assembly 12 via a pivot. This allows the washing drum 20 to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 12 via the pivot. The rotation of the washing drum 20 causes the clothes to be treated to rub and tumble within the washing chamber of the washing drum 20, thereby achieving the tumbling and washing of the clothes.

[0086] It is understandable that the rotating shaft is arranged coaxially with the drum body of the washing tub 20 in order to reduce the eccentric rotation of the washing tub 20 during the rotation process.

[0087] In some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a motor 30, which is disposed on the side of the end cap 121 opposite to the washing drum 20 and is drivenly connected to a rotating shaft to drive the washing drum 20 to rotate.

[0088] In some embodiments, the washing drum 20 can hold water independently. The washing water can be stored in the washing chamber for washing the clothes to be treated, and the washing water in the washing chamber is drained after the clothes to be treated are washed.

[0089] In some embodiments, the garment handling equipment has an outer tub, a washing drum disposed inside the outer tub, and an installation structure that supports not only the washing drum but also the outer tub.

[0090] In other embodiments, the circumferential surface of the washing drum 20 is exposed within the space inside the casing. That is, the clothing handling device in this embodiment of the invention eliminates the outer drum. This solves the problem of dirt easily accumulating in the outer drum and reduces the risk of bacterial growth.

[0091] It should be noted that the washing chamber can both take in water and drain water.

[0092] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft has a first through-hole extending axially through the shaft. The first through-hole communicates with the washing chamber. The garment handling device includes a water inlet pipe and a drain pipe, which pass through the first through-hole. The washing drum 20 receives water through the water inlet pipe and drains water through the drain pipe.

[0093] In this embodiment, since the water inlet pipe and the drain pipe are installed in the first through hole, both the water inlet pipe and the drain pipe can remain stationary during the rotation of the washing drum 20 with the rotating shaft 13. The water inlet pipe and the drain pipe will not interfere with the movement of the washing drum 20, thus ensuring the normal water intake and normal drainage of the washing drum 20.

[0094] The housing is mounted on the base 11 so that the base 11 supports the weight of the entire housing and allows the garment processing equipment to be placed stably on the ground.

[0095] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0096] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An installation structure for mounting a washing drum (20) of a garment processing device, characterized in that, The mounting structure (10) includes: Base (11); Mounting assembly (12) for supporting the shaft of the washing drum (20); Multiple vibration dampers (13) are disposed between the mounting assembly (12) and the base (11) to transfer the mounting assembly (12) and the load acting thereon to the base (11). Each vibration damper (13) and / or the mounting assembly (12) has at least two orthogonal degrees of freedom of oscillation. The mounting assembly (12) includes an end cap (121) and two support frames (122). The end cap (121) has mounting holes for mounting the rotating shaft. The support frames (122) include a first portion (122a) and a second portion (122b). The top end of the first portion (122a) is directly or indirectly connected to the end cap (121). The second portion (122b) extends forward from the lower end of the first portion (122a). The damper (13) includes a support rod (131) and a spring (132). The support rod (131) passes through the spring (132b). In 2), the base (11) is provided with a through hole, the second part (122b) is provided with a connecting support, one end of the support rod (131) passes through the through hole and can move in the through hole, and the other end is sway-connected to the connecting support. The through hole passes through the base (11), and the lower end of the support rod (131) is provided with a stop flange. The stop flange is used to stop and contact the bottom surface of the base (11). The support rod (131) can pass through the through hole from below the base (11), and the top end of the support rod (131) is sway-connected to the second part (122b).

2. The installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple shock absorbers (13) are arranged in pairs, and the two shock absorbers (13) in each pair have the same swing direction and are symmetrical about the rotation axis of the washing drum (20) in the left-right direction. At least one pair of shock absorbers (13) has an orthogonal swing direction to the other pair of shock absorbers (13).

3. The installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two of the aforementioned dampers (13) are arranged below each of the second sections (122b).

4. The installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, In a plane projection perpendicular to the rotation axis of the washing drum (20), the end cap (121) is circular, the periphery of the end cap (121) protrudes forward, and the end cap (121) defines a rotational accommodating space for accommodating the rear end of the washing drum (20).

5. The installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the rotation axis of the washing drum (20), the front edge of the end cap (121) does not extend beyond the support position of the foremost shock absorber (13).

6. The installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the support rods (131) under one of the support frames (122) swings in the left-right direction, and each of the support rods (131) under the other support frame (122) swings in the front-back direction of the horizontal plane.

7. The installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support rod (131) located behind each of the support frames (122) swings along a first direction of the horizontal plane, and the support rod (131) located in front of each of the support frames (122) swings along a second direction of the horizontal plane, wherein the first direction and the second direction are orthogonal.

8. The installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (122) includes a first adapter plate (1221) and a second adapter plate (1222). The top end of the first adapter plate (1221) is directly or indirectly connected to the end cap (121), and the bottom end of the first adapter plate (1221) is connected to the second adapter plate (1222). The bottom end of the first adapter plate (1221) is bent forward to form a bent portion (1221a), and the first adapter plate (1221) is located at the bent portion (1221a). The first portion (122a) is formed at the part other than a). The rear end of the second adapter plate (1222) is detachably connected to the bent portion (1221a) to form the second portion (122b). The bottom of the bent portion (1221a) is formed with a first hinge seat (1221b) for hinged with the damper (13). The bottom of the front end of the second adapter plate (1222) is formed with a second hinge seat (1222a) for hinged with the damper (13).

9. The installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting assembly (12) includes a ring (123), which is mounted on the rear side of the end cap (121) and surrounds the pivot. The top ends of the two first adapter plates (1221) are respectively connected to the lower left and lower right sides of the ring (123), and the distance between the two first adapter plates (1221) gradually increases from top to bottom.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a washing drum (20) disposed within the housing, and the mounting structure (10) of any one of claims 1-9, wherein the washing drum (20) has a rotating shaft at its rear end, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly (12).

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The washing drum (20) can hold water independently, and the circumferential outer surface of the washing drum (20) is exposed in the space inside the box.

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