Laundry treating apparatus, drying method, and electronic device

Abstract

The present application provides a drying method of a clothes treatment apparatus, the clothes treatment apparatus including a plurality of washing drums sharing a drying heat source and a fan, the drying method including: in a case where at least two of the plurality of washing drums are in a drying phase, controlling an air intake amount of drying air of the at least two washing drums according to a load humidity and a load weight in the at least two washing drums. The present application also provides an electronic device and a clothes treatment apparatus, which can effectively improve multi-drum drying efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing processing, and particularly relates to a clothing processing device, a drying method, and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines are becoming increasingly intelligent, practical, and diversified, with more and more manufacturers developing machines tailored to different usage scenarios. As the concepts of zoned washing, healthy washing, and intelligent washing become more widely understood, new challenges arise for washing machine research and innovation. Focusing on user needs and keeping pace with market developments has become the guiding principle for major washing machine brands. Washing machines with high practicality, high value, and high intelligence will possess significant market competitiveness, and are favored by a broad user base.

[0003] Currently, washing machine brands are emerging rapidly in the market, each occupying a different market position. Among them, single-drum washer-dryer combos and twin-drum washer-dryer combos, favored by users, are gradually becoming mainstream models. These models can meet users' needs for washing, drying, care, and large capacity, and their high practicality, high intelligence, and versatility are appreciated by users. Taking twin-drum washing machines as an example, most twin-drum washing machines on the market currently use a one-wash-one-dry combination, i.e., washing on top and drying on the bottom, or vice versa. The upper and lower drums cannot wash and dry simultaneously. When users have many clothes to dry or require different drying programs due to the fabric type, they can only selectively dry the clothes independently, requiring a longer waiting time and significantly reducing drying efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the problem of low drying efficiency in existing multi-drum washing machines, embodiments of the present invention provide a clothing processing device, a drying method, and an electronic device to improve the drying efficiency of multi-drum washing machines.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a drying method for a garment processing device is provided, the garment processing device comprising a plurality of washing drums sharing a drying heat source and a fan, the drying method comprising:

[0006] When at least two of the plurality of washing drums are in the drying stage, the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load humidity and load weight in the at least two washing drums.

[0007] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, the method further includes:

[0008] When both of the at least two washing drums are in the drying stage, the conductivity of the load inside the at least two washing drums is collected;

[0009] The humidity of the load inside the at least two washing drums is characterized or determined based on the conductivity of the load inside the at least two washing drums.

[0010] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, controlling the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums based on the load humidity and load weight within the at least two washing drums includes:

[0011] If at least one of the load humidityes in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the air intake volume of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load humidity, wherein the air intake volume of the washing drum with the higher load humidity is greater.

[0012] When the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the air intake volume of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load weight, wherein the washing drum with the larger load weight has a larger air intake volume.

[0013] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, controlling the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums based on the load humidity and load weight within the at least two washing drums includes:

[0014] The first drying stage controls the air intake volume of the drying air for at least two washing drums according to a strategy of controlling the air intake volume of the washing drum with high humidity load; and

[0015] The second drying stage controls the air intake of the drying air of the at least two washing drums according to the strategy of controlling the air intake of the washing drum with a large load weight.

[0016] When the humidity load in the at least two washing drums is not greater than the humidity threshold, the process switches from the first drying stage to the second drying stage.

[0017] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, each washing drum of the clothing processing device is connected to a branch air inlet duct and a branch air outlet duct, and the multiple branch air inlets and the corresponding multiple branch air outlet ducts are connected to the same main air duct.

[0018] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, the method further includes:

[0019] During a preset time when the at least two washing drums are simultaneously in the drying stage, the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts corresponding to the at least two washing drums are controlled to be open, or the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts corresponding to the at least two washing drums are controlled to be at their maximum opening.

[0020] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, controlling the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums based on the load humidity and load weight within the at least two washing drums includes:

[0021] If at least one of the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the opening of the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load humidity, wherein the opening of the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts corresponding to the washing drum with higher load humidity is larger.

[0022] When the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the opening of the branch air inlet and branch air outlet of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load weight, wherein the opening of the branch air inlet corresponding to the washing drum with a larger load weight is larger.

[0023] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, when at least one of the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the ratio of the opening of the branch air inlets of the at least two washing drums is determined according to the ratio of the load humidity in the at least two washing drums, and the ratio of the opening of the branch air outlets of the at least two washing drums is determined according to the ratio of the load humidity in the at least two washing drums.

[0024] When the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the ratio of the opening of the inlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is determined according to the ratio of the load weight in the at least two washing drums, and the opening of the outlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is the same.

[0025] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, the method further includes:

[0026] When only one washing drum is in the drying stage, the opening of the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drum in the drying stage is controlled to be the maximum, and the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drum not in the drying stage are controlled to be closed.

[0027] When the drying process of any one of the at least two washing drums is completed, the air inlet and outlet ducts of the washing drum that has finished drying are sealed.

[0028] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, controlling the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums includes:

[0029] When at least two washing drums are simultaneously in the drying stage, in the first drying stage, under the strategy of controlling the air intake of the at least two washing drums according to the principle of larger air intake for the washing drum with higher load humidity, for the same washing drum, the opening degree of its branch air intake duct and branch air outlet duct is controlled to be the same; and / or,

[0030] When the at least two washing drums are simultaneously in the drying stage, in the second drying stage, the air intake of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the strategy of controlling the air intake of the washing drum with the larger load weight. For different washing drums, the opening of their branch air intake ducts is controlled to be different while the opening of their branch air outlet ducts is controlled to be the same.

[0031] Optionally, in one implementation of the first aspect of this embodiment, the main air duct includes a main air inlet duct and a main air outlet duct. The sidewall of the main air inlet duct has a first main air inlet duct outlet and a second main air inlet duct outlet. The sidewall of the main air outlet duct has a first main air outlet duct inlet and a second main air outlet duct inlet. An air inlet baffle is rotatably disposed in the main air inlet duct, and an air outlet baffle is rotatably disposed in the main air outlet duct.

[0032] The garment processing equipment includes: a first washing drum having a first air inlet and a first air outlet, a first branch air inlet connecting the first air inlet to the outlet of the first main air inlet, a first branch air outlet connecting the first air outlet to the inlet of the first main air outlet, and a second washing drum having a second air inlet and a second air outlet, a second branch air inlet connecting the second air inlet to the outlet of the second main air inlet, and a second branch air outlet connecting the second air outlet to the inlet of the second main air outlet;

[0033] The control of the air intake volume for drying air of the at least two washing drums includes:

[0034] If at least one of the load humidity in the first washing drum and the second washing drum is greater than the humidity threshold and the load humidity in the first washing drum is greater than the load humidity in the second washing drum, the air inlet baffle is controlled to rotate to a first target angle that does not block the outlet of the first main air inlet duct and partially blocks the outlet of the second main air inlet duct, and the air outlet baffle is controlled to rotate to a second target angle that does not block the inlet of the first main air outlet duct and partially blocks the inlet of the second main air outlet duct.

[0035] When the load humidity in the first and second washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold and the load weight in the first washing drum is greater than the load weight in the second washing drum, the air inlet baffle is controlled to rotate to a third target angle that does not block the outlet of the first main air inlet duct and partially blocks the outlet of the second main air inlet duct, and the air outlet baffle is controlled to rotate to a fourth target angle that does not block the inlet of the first main air outlet duct and does not block the inlet of the second main air outlet duct.

[0036] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an electronic device is provided, the electronic device comprising: a memory for storing one or more computer instructions; and a processor for retrieving the computer instructions from the memory to implement the method of the second aspect of the present invention or various implementations thereof.

[0037] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a garment processing device is provided, the garment processing device including a plurality of washing drums, each washing drum being connected to a branch air inlet duct and a branch air outlet duct, the plurality of branch air inlets and the corresponding plurality of branch air outlet ducts being connected to the same main air duct, the garment processing device employing the drying method of the first aspect of the present invention, or employing the electronic equipment of the second aspect of the present invention.

[0038] The solutions provided by various aspects of the embodiments of the present invention are beneficial to improving drying efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0040] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0041] Figure 1a and Figure 1b This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the first and second air distribution components provided by the present invention;

[0042] Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2cThis is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first air distribution component provided by the present invention;

[0043] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first air distribution component provided by the present invention;

[0044] Figure 4a and Figure 4b This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the air intake device provided by the present invention;

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of another embodiment of the air intake device provided by the present invention;

[0046] Figure 6a and Figure 6b This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the second air distribution component provided by the present invention;

[0047] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the air inlet device, air outlet device, fan, and two-component assembly provided by the present invention;

[0048] Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 8c This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0049] Figure 9a and Figure 9b This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0050] Figure 10a and Figure 10b This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0051] Figure 11 This invention provides a schematic diagram of an air distribution structure (including an air inlet baffle and an air outlet baffle) for air distribution control.

[0052] Figure 12 This is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of a drying method for a garment processing device provided by the present invention;

[0053] Figure 13 This is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of a drying method for a garment processing device provided by the present invention.

[0054] In the picture:

[0055] 11-First outer cylinder; 12-First inner cylinder; 13-Second outer cylinder; 14-Second inner cylinder; 15-First exhaust pipe; 16-Second exhaust pipe;

[0056] 21-First air distribution casing; 22-First air distribution base; 23-Main air inlet duct; 231-First main air inlet duct outlet; 232-Second main air inlet duct outlet; 233-Main air inlet duct inlet; 24-First branch air inlet duct; 25-Second branch air inlet duct;

[0057] 31-Air inlet baffle; 32-First bracket; 321-First axial bracket; 322-First radial bracket; 33-First drive motor; 341-Initial air inlet working position; 342-A1 working position; 343-a1 working position; 344-B1 working position; 345-b1 working position; 35-First limiting bracket; 36-First elastic element;

[0058] 41-Second air distribution shell; 42-Second air distribution base; 43-Main air outlet duct; 431-First main air outlet duct inlet; 432-Second main air outlet duct inlet; 44-First branch air outlet duct; 45-Second branch air outlet duct;

[0059] 51-Air outlet baffle; 52-Second bracket; 521-Second axial bracket; 522-Second radial bracket; 53-Second drive motor; 541-Initial air outlet working position; 542-A2 working position; 543-a2 working position; 544-B2 working position; 545-b2 working position; 55-Second limiting bracket; 56-Second elastic element;

[0060] 61-Fan; 62-Two-unit assembly; 621-Two-unit box; 622-Two-unit; 63-Casing; 64-Compressor. Detailed Implementation

[0061] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0062] The terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. “Multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0063] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0064] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes said element.

[0065] This invention provides a drying method for a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising multiple washing drums sharing a drying heat source and a fan. The drying method includes: when at least two of the washing drums are in the drying stage, controlling the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums based on the humidity and weight of the load within the at least two washing drums. This embodiment, by comprehensively controlling the air intake volume of the drying air based on the humidity and weight of the load within at least two washing drums, is beneficial for improving the drying efficiency of simultaneous drying of multiple drums.

[0066] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the garment processing equipment may have multiple drying air ducts, each corresponding to a washing drum. The multiple drying air ducts share a common air duct, within which a fan may be installed. Heat sources (e.g., electric heaters) may be located inside the common air duct, and heat sources (e.g., condensers and evaporator boxes) may also be arranged around the outer periphery of the common air duct. Related descriptions can be found below regarding the <fan 61 and the two-component assembly 62>.

[0067] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the airflow of the drying air is controlled in stages based on the load humidity and load weight in the at least two washing drums. This includes: a first stage where the airflow of the drying air is controlled according to the load humidity to quickly reduce the load humidity in the at least two washing drums to below a humidity threshold; and a second stage where the airflow of the drying air is controlled according to the load weight to quickly dry the load (e.g., clothes) in the at least two washing drums. This staged control effectively improves the drying efficiency of simultaneous drying in multiple drums.

[0068] Figure 12 This is a schematic flowchart of a drying method for a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, with reference to... Figure 12The method includes:

[0069] 120: Obtain the load humidity and load weight of at least two of the multiple washing drums. Both washing drums are in the drying stage. In this embodiment, the at least two washing drums share a drying heat source and a fan, and each has its own corresponding drying air duct.

[0070] 122: The air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums is controlled based on the load humidity and load weight within the at least two washing drums. Controlling the drying air intake volume by comprehensively considering the load humidity and load weight within the at least two washing drums improves the drying efficiency of simultaneous multi-drum drying.

[0071] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, when both washing drums are in the drying stage, the conductivity of the load inside the at least two washing drums is collected, and the humidity of the load inside the at least two washing drums is characterized or determined based on the conductivity of the load inside the at least two washing drums. For example, the conductivity of the clothes inside the washing drum is detected by a conductivity device disposed on the surface of the lifting ribs of the drum, and the conductivity data of the clothes inside the drum is collected in real time by a wireless device. The conductivity can reflect the humidity of the clothes, and the conductivity is proportional to the humidity of the clothes, which can be used to analyze the drying degree in each drum.

[0072] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the aforementioned process 122 can be implemented as follows: when at least one of the load humidity levels in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the air intake volume of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load humidity, wherein the washing drum with higher load humidity has a larger air intake volume; when the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the air intake volume of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load weight, wherein the washing drum with greater load weight has a larger air intake volume. For example, the air intake volume can be divided into 2, 3, or more levels. The level corresponding to the air intake volume of different washing drums is determined by consulting a {humidity ratio - level} relationship table based on the ratio of the humidity levels of the at least two washing drums, and the level corresponding to the air intake volume of different washing drums is determined by consulting a {weight ratio - level} relationship table based on the ratio of the load weights. Alternatively, the air intake volume / level can also be controlled by controlling the conduction area of ​​the air inlet, which will be described in detail below.

[0073] This implementation method, which adjusts the drying air volume in stages based on load humidity and weight, is beneficial to improving drying efficiency.

[0074] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the aforementioned processing 122 can be implemented as follows: First, when it is detected that at least one of the load humidityes in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the air intake of the drying air in the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the strategy of a larger air intake in the washing drum with a larger load humidity (first drying stage); then, when it is detected that the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is not greater than the humidity threshold, the air intake of the drying air in the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the strategy of a larger air intake in the washing drum with a larger load weight (second drying stage). Using this implementation, the first drying stage enables the at least two washing drums to reduce humidity relatively evenly according to the load humidity to quickly reach a humidity level below the humidity threshold, and the second stage enables the at least two washing drums to reduce humidity relatively evenly according to the load weight to quickly reach the drying standard. This phased control effectively improves the drying efficiency of simultaneous drying of multiple drums. The specific value of the humidity threshold can be obtained experimentally based on the washing drum model, drying-related parameters, etc., and this embodiment of the invention does not limit the specific value of the humidity threshold.

[0075] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, each washing drum of the garment processing device is connected to a branch air inlet duct and a branch air outlet duct (for example, one washing drum corresponds to one branch air inlet duct and one branch air outlet duct), and the multiple branch air inlets and their corresponding multiple branch air outlet ducts are connected to the same main air duct. Optionally, for relevant structural descriptions, please refer to the following descriptions of the <air inlet device> and <air outlet device>, which will not be repeated here.

[0076] In this implementation, during a preset time period when the at least two washing drums are simultaneously in the drying stage, the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts corresponding to the at least two washing drums are controlled to be open, or the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts corresponding to the at least two washing drums are controlled to be at their maximum opening degree. Considering that the humidity inside the drums is relatively high in the early stage of drying, the at least two washing drums can be kept at maximum airflow for drying and dehumidification within the preset time period, thereby improving the overall dehumidification efficiency of the at least two washing drums in the early stage.

[0077] In this implementation, the air intake of the drying air of the at least two washing drums can be controlled in the following manner: when at least one of the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the opening of the branch air intake duct and the branch air outlet duct of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load humidity, wherein the opening of the branch air intake duct and the branch air outlet duct corresponding to the washing drum with a higher load humidity is larger; when the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the opening of the branch air intake duct and the branch air outlet duct of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load weight, wherein the opening of the branch air intake duct corresponding to the washing drum with a higher load weight is larger, for example, the opening of the branch air intake duct corresponding to the washing drum with a higher load weight is larger while the opening of the branch air outlet duct of the at least two washing drums is kept the same.

[0078] Where, if at least one of the humidity loads in the at least two washing drums exceeds a humidity threshold, the ratio of the opening degrees of the inlet and outlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is determined based on the ratio of the humidity loads in the at least two washing drums, and the ratio of the opening degrees of the outlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is also determined based on the ratio of the humidity loads in the at least two washing drums. For example, the humidity load ratio is equal to the opening degree ratio. Alternatively, the range of humidity load ratios corresponds to corresponding opening degree combinations, which record the opening degree values ​​of two or more washing drums under different humidity ratios. Thus, the opening degrees of the inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drums can be determined based on the humidity load ratio.

[0079] Where the humidity load in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to a humidity threshold, the ratio of the opening degrees of the inlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is determined based on the ratio of the load weights in the at least two washing drums, and the opening degrees of the outlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums can remain the same. For example, the load weight ratio is equal to the ratio of the opening degrees of the inlet air ducts. Alternatively, the range of load weight ratios corresponds to corresponding opening degree combinations, and the opening degree combinations record the opening values ​​corresponding to two or more washing drums under different load weight ratios. Thus, the opening degrees of the inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drums can be determined based on the load weight ratios.

[0080] Optionally, in this implementation, when only one washing drum is in the drying stage, the opening of the inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drum in the drying stage is controlled to be maximized, and the inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drum not in the drying stage are controlled to be closed; when any one of the at least two washing drums has finished drying, the inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drum that has finished drying are controlled to be closed, thereby concentrating the drying air volume for drying treatment and improving drying efficiency.

[0081] Optionally, in this implementation, when at least two washing drums are simultaneously in the drying stage, for the same washing drum, the opening degree of its inlet and outlet air ducts is controlled to be the same to ensure smooth airflow during drying and improve drying efficiency.

[0082] Optionally, in a specific example of this implementation, referring to the following description of the <washing drum>, <air inlet device>, and <air outlet device>, in this embodiment, the main air duct includes a main air inlet duct 23 and a main air outlet duct 43. An air inlet baffle 31 is rotatably disposed within the main air inlet duct 23, and a first main air inlet outlet 231 is formed on the sidewall of the main air inlet duct 23. An air outlet baffle 51 is rotatably disposed within the main air outlet duct 43, and a first main air outlet inlet 431 is formed on the sidewall of the main air outlet duct 43. The clothing processing device includes: a first air inlet and a first... The first washing drum (including the first outer drum 11 and the first inner drum 12) at the air outlet, the first branch air inlet 24 connecting the first air inlet and the first main air inlet outlet 231, and the first branch air outlet 44 connecting the first air outlet and the first main air outlet inlet 431; the control of the air intake volume of the drying air of the at least two washing drums includes: controlling the air inlet baffle 31 and the air outlet baffle 51 to rotate to a target angle, and different target angles correspond to different openings of the first branch air inlet 24 / first main air inlet outlet 231 and the first branch air outlet 44 / first main air outlet inlet 431.

[0083] Furthermore, a second main air inlet outlet 232 is formed on the side wall of the main air inlet duct 23, and a second main air outlet inlet 432 is formed on the side wall of the main air outlet duct 23; the clothing processing equipment also includes: a second washing drum (including a second outer drum 13 and a second inner drum 14) having a second air inlet and a second air outlet, a second branch air inlet duct 25 connecting the second air inlet and the second main air inlet outlet 232, and a second branch air outlet duct 45 connecting the second air outlet and the second main air outlet inlet 432. Controlling the air intake volume of the drying air in the at least two washing drums includes: when at least one of the load humidity in the first washing drum and the second washing drum is greater than a humidity threshold and the load humidity in the first washing drum is greater than the load humidity in the second washing drum, controlling the air intake baffle 31 to rotate to a first target angle that does not block the first branch air intake duct 24 / first main air intake duct outlet 231 and partially blocks the second branch air intake duct 25 / second main air intake duct outlet 232, and controlling the air outlet baffle 51 to rotate to a position that does not block the first branch air intake duct 44 / first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and partially blocks the second branch air intake duct 45 / second main air outlet duct. The second target angle for the inlet 432; when the load humidity in the first and second washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold and the load weight in the first washing drum is greater than the load weight in the second washing drum, the air inlet baffle 31 is controlled to rotate to a third target angle that does not block the first branch air inlet duct 24 / first main air inlet duct outlet 231 and partially blocks the second branch air inlet duct 25 / second main air inlet duct outlet 232; the air outlet baffle 51 is controlled to rotate to a fourth target angle that does not block the first branch air outlet duct 44 / first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and does not block the second branch air outlet duct 45 / second main air outlet duct inlet 432. The area blocked is related to the opening degree mentioned above and will not be elaborated here.

[0084] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an air distribution structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the left side (from the reader's left perspective) is a schematic diagram of the structure within the main air inlet duct 23, and the right side is a schematic diagram of the structure within the main air outlet duct 43. The first main air inlet outlet 231 and the second main air inlet outlet 232 are arranged opposite to each other, and the air inlet baffle 31 has a surface that can cover either the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232. The first main air outlet inlet 431 and the second main air outlet inlet 432 are arranged opposite to each other, and the air outlet baffle 51 has a surface that can cover either the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet. The angles in the figure are a custom angular coordinate system for ease of description. By controlling the rotation of the air inlet baffle 31 and the air outlet baffle 51 (e.g., controlled by a stepper motor), the closing, opening, and control of the opening area / degree of each air outlet are achieved.

[0085] like Figure 13 The diagram illustrates a drying method for a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The garment processing apparatus includes an upper drum (first washing drum) and a lower drum (second washing drum). (Refer to...) Figure 11 and Figure 13 The drying process is as follows:

[0086] S1: The upper drum starts the drying program.

[0087] S2: Determine if the lower bucket is in a working state. If it is in a working state, execute S3; otherwise, execute S14.

[0088] S3: Determine if the lower drum is currently in a drying process. If it is, execute S4; otherwise, execute S14.

[0089] S4: Determine whether the compressor running time T exceeds 30 minutes. If it exceeds 30 minutes (or other preset durations in other embodiments), then execute S5; otherwise, execute S6.

[0090] S5: Real-time acquisition of conductivity values ​​of the upper and lower cylinders, and periodic (e.g., every 1 minute) calculation of the average value as the conductivity value of the upper and lower cylinders.

[0091] S6: Control the air inlet and outlet dampers to rotate from -90° to 0° and run for (30-T) min.

[0092] S7: Determine whether the conductivity D1 of the upper cylinder is less than the conductivity D2 of the lower cylinder. If yes, proceed to S8; otherwise, proceed to S9.

[0093] S8: Rotate the air inlet baffle 31 and the air outlet baffle 51 to 45°.

[0094] S9: Rotate the air inlet baffle 31 and the air outlet baffle 51 to -45°.

[0095] S10: When the average conductivity of the upper and lower cylinders is less than the set average conductivity, the upper and lower cylinders are weighed, and it is determined whether the weighing value L1 of the upper cylinder is less than the weighing value L2 of the lower cylinder. If yes, then execute S11; otherwise, execute S12.

[0096] S11: Rotate the air inlet baffle 31 to 45° and the air outlet baffle 51 to 0°.

[0097] S12: Rotate the air inlet baffle 31 to -45° and the air outlet baffle 51 to 0°.

[0098] Based on S11 and S12, it is beneficial to achieve better allocation of drying resources and improve drying efficiency under different load weights.

[0099] S13: Determine whether the lower drum drying process has ended. If yes, proceed to S14; otherwise, return to the previous step S11 or S12 (i.e., maintain the state of S11 or S12) depending on the actual situation.

[0100] S14: Rotate both the inlet and outlet baffles to -90° until the drying process is complete.

[0101] One embodiment of the present invention also provides an electronic device including a memory and a processor. The memory stores one or more computer instructions. The processor retrieves the computer instructions from the memory to implement the drying method provided in the preceding embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the electronic device may also include a data input / output interface for communicating with the outside world to obtain external data (e.g., conductivity values, load weight, etc.) and sending control signals (e.g., control signals to control the rotation of the air inlet and outlet baffles).

[0102] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a garment processing device, the garment processing device including a plurality of washing drums, each washing drum being connected to a branch air inlet duct and a branch air outlet duct, the plurality of branch air inlets and the corresponding plurality of branch air outlet ducts being connected to the same main air duct, the garment processing device employing the drying method provided in the relevant embodiments of the present invention for high-efficiency drying, or the garment processing device having the electronic equipment described above.

[0103] <Washing drum>

[0104] like Figure 8a , Figure 8b , Figure 9a and Figure 9b As shown, in this embodiment, the washing drum includes a first washing drum and a second washing drum, which are arranged side by side inside the housing 63, with the openings of the first and second washing drums facing the same side. The first washing drum includes a first outer drum 11 and a first inner drum 12. A first air inlet is formed on the upper side of the opening of the first outer drum 11, and a first air outlet is formed on the upper side of the side wall of the first outer drum 11. Both the first air inlet and the first air outlet are connected to the interior of the first outer drum 11. The first inner drum 12 is rotatably disposed inside the first outer drum 11 and is used to carry the drying load. The drying airflow can enter the first outer drum 11 through the first air inlet, and then enter the first inner drum 12 to dry the drying load inside the first inner drum 12. Subsequently, the drying airflow is discharged through the first air outlet.

[0105] The second washing drum includes a second outer drum 13 and a second inner drum 14. A second air inlet is formed on the upper side of the opening of the second outer drum 13, and a second air outlet is formed on the upper side of the side wall of the second outer drum 13. Both the second air inlet and the second air outlet are connected to the interior of the second outer drum 13. The second inner drum 14 is rotatably disposed inside the second outer drum 13 and is used to carry the drying load. The drying airflow can enter the second outer drum 13 through the second air inlet and then enter the second inner drum 14 to dry the drying load inside the second inner drum 14. Subsequently, the drying airflow is discharged through the second air outlet. The first inner drum 12 and the second inner drum 14 have the functions of washing and shaking clothes.

[0106] <Air Inlet Device>

[0107] like Figures 1a to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the air intake device includes a first air distribution assembly, a first branch air intake duct 24, and a second branch air intake duct 25. The first air distribution assembly is disposed between the first outer cylinder 11 and the second outer cylinder 13 and includes a first air distribution shell. The first air distribution shell forms a main air intake duct 23. The first branch air intake duct 24, the main air intake duct 23, and the second branch air intake duct 25 are arranged vertically and connected. The end of the first branch air intake duct 24 away from the main air intake duct 23 is connected to the first air inlet, and the end of the second branch air intake duct 25 away from the main air intake duct 23 is connected to the second air inlet.

[0108] Specifically, the sidewall of the main air inlet duct 23 has a main air inlet duct inlet 233, a first main air inlet duct outlet 231, and a second main air inlet duct outlet 232 connected to the main air inlet duct 23, with the first main air inlet duct outlet 231 and the second main air inlet duct outlet 232 arranged opposite to each other; a first branch air inlet duct 24 connects the first main air inlet duct outlet 231 and the first air inlet, and a second branch air inlet duct 25 connects the second main air inlet duct outlet 232 and the second air inlet; the drying airflow can pass through the main air inlet duct. The air inlet 233 enters the main air inlet duct 23. The drying airflow in the main air inlet duct 23 can enter the first outer cylinder 11 through the first main air inlet outlet 231 and the first branch air inlet duct 24, or enter the second outer cylinder 13 through the second main air inlet outlet 232 and the second branch air inlet duct 25. The first air inlet and the first branch air inlet duct 24, as well as the second air inlet and the second branch air inlet duct 25, are all flexibly connected. The main air inlet duct 23 and the first branch air inlet duct 24, as well as the main air inlet duct 23 and the second air inlet duct 25, are all rigidly connected.

[0109] The first air distribution assembly also includes an air inlet baffle 31, which is movably disposed within the main air inlet duct 23. The movement of the air inlet baffle 31 can open the first main air inlet duct outlet 231 and close the second main air inlet duct outlet 232, thereby allowing the drying airflow in the main air inlet duct 23 to enter the first outer cylinder 11 via the first branch air inlet duct 24; or the movement of the air inlet baffle 31 can close the first main air inlet duct outlet 231 and open the second main air inlet duct outlet 232, thereby allowing the drying airflow in the main air inlet duct 23 to enter the second outer cylinder 13 via the second branch air inlet duct 25; or the movement of the air inlet baffle 31 can open both the first main air inlet duct outlet 231 and the second main air inlet duct outlet 232, thereby allowing a portion of the drying airflow in the main air inlet duct 23 to enter the first outer cylinder 11 via the first branch air inlet duct 24, and another portion of the drying airflow in the main air inlet duct 23 to enter the second outer cylinder 13 via the second branch air inlet duct 25.

[0110] The first air distribution shell can be integrally formed, or the first air distribution shell includes a first air distribution shell 21 and a first air distribution seat 22; the first air distribution shell 21 is disposed on the first air distribution seat 22 and forms a main air intake duct 23, the main air intake duct 23 is a cylindrical structure, the first main air intake duct outlet 231 and the second main air intake duct outlet 232 are arranged circumferentially along the main air intake duct 23, and the main air intake duct inlet 233 is located at one axial end of the main air intake duct 23; the air intake baffle 31 is an arc-shaped structure, and the air intake baffle 31 is coaxially disposed with the main air intake duct 23; the air intake baffle 31 is rotatably disposed in the main air intake duct 23, and the rotation of the air intake baffle 31 can open and close the first main air intake duct outlet 231 and the second main air intake duct outlet 232.

[0111] In other embodiments, the main air inlet duct 23 has a spherical structure and the air inlet baffle 31 has a spherical structure; this can reduce the flow resistance of the drying airflow and maximize the flow of the drying airflow to the outlet of the main air inlet duct.

[0112] The first air distribution assembly also includes a first bracket 32, which is rotatably disposed within the main air inlet duct 23. An air inlet baffle 31 is disposed on the first bracket 32. The air inlet baffle 31 can rotate synchronously with the first bracket 32. Specifically, the first bracket 32 ​​includes a first axial frame 321 and a first radial frame 322. The first axial frame 321 extends axially along the main air inlet duct 23 and is coaxially disposed with the main air inlet duct 23. The first radial frame 322 extends radially along the main air inlet duct 23, and one end of the first radial frame 322 is connected to the side wall of the first axial frame 321, while the other end of the first radial frame 322 is connected to the air inlet baffle 31. When the first axial frame 321 rotates, the first radial frame 322 rotates along with the air inlet baffle 31.

[0113] The first air distribution housing 21 has a first shaft hole formed on the side away from the first air distribution base 22, and the first shaft hole is coaxially arranged with the main air inlet duct 23; the first air distribution assembly also includes a first drive motor 33 and a first limiting frame 35; the first drive motor 33 is arranged outside the main air inlet duct 23 and the output shaft of the first drive motor 33 passes through the first shaft hole and is driven and connected to one end of the first axial frame 321; the first limiting frame 35 is arranged inside the main air inlet duct 23 and abuts against the other end of the first axial frame 321, and is used to axially limit the first axial frame 321; specifically, the first limiting frame 35 is Z-shaped.

[0114] To address the issue of inadequate sealing when the air inlet baffle 31 closes the first main air inlet outlet 231 and the second main air inlet outlet 232, this embodiment proposes that the air inlet baffle 31 can slide radially along its axis of rotation; when the air inlet baffle 31 closes the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232, the air inlet baffle 31 is sealed to the side wall of the main air inlet duct 23; when the air inlet baffle 31 opens the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232, the air inlet baffle 31 is spaced apart from the side wall of the main air inlet duct 23; the area of ​​the air inlet baffle 31 is larger than the area of ​​the first main air inlet outlet 231 and the second main air inlet outlet 232; the air inlet baffle 31 can completely block the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232, or the air inlet baffle 31 can block a portion of the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232;

[0115] Furthermore, a first sealing ring is provided at the first main air intake outlet 231 and the second main air intake outlet 232. The first sealing ring is located inside the main air intake 23 and protrudes from the inner wall of the main air intake 23. The first sealing ring is made of rubber material.

[0116] The air inlet baffle 31 is slidably mounted on the first radial frame 322, and a first elastic member 36 is provided between the air inlet baffle 31 and the first radial frame 322;

[0117] When the air inlet baffle 31 closes the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232, under the action of the first elastic element 36, the air inlet baffle 31 abuts against the first sealing ring; the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232 is tightly sealed, reducing air leakage, and allowing the drying airflow in the main air inlet 23 to flow smoothly to the first main air inlet outlet 231 and the second main air inlet outlet 232; when the air inlet baffle 31 opens the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232, under the action of the first elastic element 36... The air inlet baffle 31 is separated from the side wall of the main air inlet duct 23, allowing the air inlet baffle 31 to rotate smoothly, reducing the friction between the air inlet baffle 31 and the inner wall of the main air inlet duct 23, reducing the torque of the first drive motor 33, and reducing the abnormal noise caused by friction; specifically, a first sliding hole is formed at one end of the first radial frame 322 near the air inlet baffle 31, and a first sliding rod is provided on one side of the air inlet baffle 31 near the first radial frame 322. The first sliding rod is slidably disposed in the first sliding hole, and a first elastic element 36 is provided between the first sliding rod and the bottom wall of the first sliding hole;

[0118] In other embodiments, along the rotation direction of the air inlet baffle 31, the radial thickness of the air inlet baffle 31 gradually decreases, and the radial thickness of the first sealing ring gradually increases.

[0119] When the air inlet baffle 31 rotates and approaches the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232, the air inlet baffle 31 engages with the first sealing ring and abuts against the first sealing ring; when the air inlet baffle 31 rotates and moves away from the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232, the air inlet baffle 31 separates from the first sealing ring and is spaced apart from the side wall of the main air inlet duct 23.

[0120] In response to the problem that when the air inlet baffle 31 closes the first main air inlet outlet 231, the drying airflow in the main air inlet 23 cannot flow smoothly to the second main air inlet outlet 232, or when the air inlet baffle 31 closes the second main air inlet outlet 232, the drying airflow in the main air inlet 23 cannot flow smoothly to the first main air inlet outlet 231, this embodiment proposes that a first baffle rib be provided at the first main air inlet outlet 231 and the second main air inlet outlet 232;

[0121] When the air inlet baffle 31 closes the outlet 231 of the first main air inlet or the outlet 232 of the second main air inlet, the first baffle rib can close the gap between the air inlet baffle 31 and the side wall of the main air inlet 23, thus blocking the airflow and reducing the flow of drying airflow into the gap between the air inlet baffle 31 and the side wall of the main air inlet 23. This improves the sealing performance of the air inlet baffle 31 and allows the drying airflow to flow towards the outlet of the main air inlet, which is in the open state, thereby improving the drying efficiency.

[0122] To address the problem of low drying efficiency caused by low temperature of the drying airflow, this embodiment proposes that a heater be installed in the main air inlet duct 23, preferably a PTC heater; during the drying stage, the PTC heater can heat the drying airflow, giving it a higher temperature, thus playing an auxiliary heating role and improving drying efficiency.

[0123] <Air outlet device>

[0124] like Figures 6a to 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the air outlet device includes a second air distribution assembly, a first outlet air duct 44, and a second outlet air duct 45. The second air distribution assembly is disposed between the first outer cylinder 11 and the second outer cylinder 13, and includes a second air distribution shell. The second air distribution shell forms a main air outlet duct 43. The first outlet air duct 44, the main air outlet duct 43, and the second outlet air duct 45 are arranged vertically and connected. The end of the first outlet air duct 44 away from the main air outlet duct 43 is connected to the first air outlet, and the end of the second outlet air duct 45 away from the main air outlet duct 43 is connected to the second air outlet.

[0125] Specifically, the sidewall of the main air outlet duct 43 has a main air outlet, a first main air outlet duct inlet 431, and a second main air outlet duct inlet 432 connected to the main air outlet duct 43, with the first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and the second main air outlet duct inlet 432 arranged opposite to each other; a first branch air outlet duct 44 connects the first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and the first air outlet, and a second branch air outlet duct 45 connects the second main air outlet duct inlet 432 and the second air outlet; the drying airflow inside the first outer cylinder 11 can pass through the first branch air outlet duct 44. The air outlet 44 and the first main air outlet inlet 431 enter the main air outlet 43. The drying airflow in the second outer cylinder 13 can enter the main air outlet 43 through the second branch air outlet 45 and the second main air outlet inlet 432. The drying airflow in the main air outlet 43 can be discharged through the main air outlet. The first air outlet is rigidly connected to the first branch air outlet 44 and the second air outlet and the second branch air outlet 45. The main air outlet 43 is flexiblely connected to the first branch air outlet 44 and the main air outlet 43 is flexiblely connected to the second branch air outlet 45.

[0126] The second air distribution assembly also includes an air outlet baffle 51, which is movably disposed within the main air outlet duct 43. The movement of the air outlet baffle 51 can open the first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and close the second main air outlet duct inlet 432, thereby allowing the drying airflow in the first outer cylinder 11 to enter the main air outlet duct 43 via the first outlet air outlet duct 44; or the movement of the air outlet baffle 51 can close the first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and open the second main air outlet duct inlet 432, thereby allowing the drying airflow in the second outer cylinder 13 to enter the main air outlet duct 43 via the second outlet air outlet duct 45; or the movement of the air outlet baffle 51 can open both the first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and the second main air outlet duct inlet 432, thereby allowing the drying airflow in the first outer cylinder 11 to enter the main air outlet duct 43 via the first outlet air outlet duct 44, and the drying airflow in the second outer cylinder 13 to enter the main air outlet duct 43 via the second outlet air outlet duct 45.

[0127] The second air distribution shell can be integrally formed, or the second air distribution shell includes a second air distribution shell 41 and a second air distribution seat 42; the second air distribution shell 41 is disposed on the second air distribution seat 42 and forms a main air outlet duct 43, the main air outlet duct 43 is a cylindrical structure, the first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and the second main air outlet duct inlet 432 are arranged circumferentially along the main air outlet duct 43, and the main air outlet duct outlet is located at one axial end of the main air outlet duct 43; the air outlet baffle 51 is an arc-shaped structure, and the air outlet baffle 51 is coaxially disposed with the main air outlet duct 43; the air outlet baffle 51 is rotatably disposed in the main air outlet duct 43, and the rotation of the air outlet baffle 51 can open and close the first main air outlet duct inlet 431 and the second main air outlet duct inlet 432.

[0128] In other embodiments, the main air outlet 43 is a spherical structure and the air outlet baffle 51 is a spherical structure; this can reduce the flow resistance of the drying airflow and maximize the flow of the drying airflow to the main air outlet.

[0129] The second air distribution assembly also includes a second bracket 52, which is rotatably disposed within the main air outlet duct 43. An air outlet baffle 51 is disposed on the second bracket 52. The air outlet baffle 51 can rotate synchronously with the second bracket 52. Specifically, the second bracket 52 includes a second axial frame 521 and a second radial frame 522. The second axial frame 521 extends axially along the main air outlet duct 43 and is coaxially disposed with the main air outlet duct 43. The second radial frame 522 extends radially along the main air outlet duct 43, with one end connected to the side wall of the second axial frame 521 and the other end connected to the air outlet baffle 51. Rotation of the second axial frame 521 causes the second radial frame 522 to rotate along with the air outlet baffle 51.

[0130] The second air distribution housing 41 has a second shaft hole formed on the side away from the second air distribution base 42, and the second shaft hole is coaxially arranged with the main air outlet duct 43; the second air distribution assembly also includes a second drive motor 53 and a second limiting frame 55; the second drive motor 53 is located outside the main air outlet duct 43 and the output shaft of the second drive motor 53 passes through the second shaft hole and is driven to one end of the second axial frame 521; the second limiting frame 55 is located inside the main air outlet duct 43 and abuts against the other end of the second axial frame 521 to provide axial limiting for the second axial frame 521; specifically, the second limiting frame 55 is Z-shaped.

[0131] To address the issue of inadequate sealing when the air outlet baffle 51 closes the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432, this embodiment proposes that the air outlet baffle 51 can slide radially along its axis of rotation; when the air outlet baffle 51 closes the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432, the air outlet baffle 51 is sealed to the side wall of the main air outlet 43; when the air outlet baffle 51 opens the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432, the air outlet baffle 51 is spaced apart from the side wall of the main air outlet 43; the area of ​​the air outlet baffle 51 is larger than the area of ​​the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432; the air outlet baffle 51 can completely block the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432, or the air outlet baffle 51 can block a portion of the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432;

[0132] Furthermore, a second sealing ring is provided at the first main air outlet inlet 431 and the second main air outlet inlet 432. The second sealing ring is located inside the main air outlet 43 and protrudes from the inner wall of the main air outlet 43. The second sealing ring is made of rubber material.

[0133] The air outlet baffle 51 is slidably mounted on the second radial frame 522, and a second elastic member 56 is provided between the air outlet baffle 51 and the second radial frame 522.

[0134] When the air outlet baffle 51 closes the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432, under the action of the second elastic element 56, the air outlet baffle 51 abuts against the second sealing ring; the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432 is tightly sealed, reducing air leakage, allowing the drying airflow to smoothly enter the main air outlet 43 through the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432; when the air outlet baffle 51 opens the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432, under the action of the second elastic element 56... The air outlet baffle 51 is separated from the side wall of the main air outlet duct 43, so that the air outlet baffle 51 can rotate smoothly, reducing the friction between the air outlet baffle 51 and the inner wall of the main air outlet duct 43, reducing the torque of the second drive motor 53, and reducing the abnormal noise caused by friction. Specifically, a second sliding hole is formed at one end of the second radial frame 522 near the air outlet baffle 51, and a second sliding rod is provided on one side of the air outlet baffle 51 near the second radial frame 522. The second sliding rod is slidably disposed in the second sliding hole, and a second elastic element 56 is provided between the second sliding rod and the bottom wall of the second sliding hole.

[0135] In other embodiments, along the rotation direction of the air outlet baffle 51, the radial thickness of the air outlet baffle 51 gradually decreases, and the radial thickness of the second sealing ring gradually increases.

[0136] When the air outlet baffle 51 rotates and approaches the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432, the air outlet baffle 51 engages with the second sealing ring and abuts against the second sealing ring; when the air outlet baffle 51 rotates and moves away from the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432, the air outlet baffle 51 separates from the second sealing ring and is spaced apart from the side wall of the main air outlet 43.

[0137] In response to the problem that when the air outlet baffle 51 closes the first main air outlet inlet 431, the drying airflow in the main air outlet 43 cannot flow smoothly to the main air outlet outlet, or when the air outlet baffle 51 closes the second main air outlet inlet 432, the drying airflow in the main air outlet 43 cannot flow smoothly to the main air outlet outlet, this embodiment proposes that a second baffle rib be provided at the first main air outlet inlet 431 and the second main air outlet inlet 432.

[0138] When the air outlet baffle 51 closes the inlet 431 of the first main air outlet duct or the inlet 432 of the second main air outlet duct, the second baffle rib can close the gap between the air outlet baffle 51 and the side wall of the main air outlet duct 43; thus playing a role in blocking the wind, reducing the flow of drying air into the gap between the air outlet baffle 51 and the side wall of the main air outlet duct 43, improving the sealing performance of the air outlet baffle 51, and improving the drying efficiency.

[0139] <Fan 61 and two-phase assembly 62>

[0140] like Figure 8a and Figure 9b As shown, the fan 61 and the two-phase assembly 62 are disposed between the first outer cylinder 11 and the second outer cylinder 13. The first air distribution shell has a main air inlet 233 on the side near the two-phase assembly 62, and the second air distribution shell has a main air outlet on the side near the fan 61. The main air outlet, the fan 61, the two-phase assembly 62 and the main air inlet 233 are connected in sequence. The fan 61 is used to provide power to the drying airflow, and the two-phase assembly 62 is used to dehumidify and heat the drying airflow.

[0141] Specifically, the first washing drum, the first outlet air duct 44, the main outlet air duct 43, the fan 61, the two-phase assembly 62, the main inlet air duct 23, and the first branch inlet air duct 24 are sequentially connected to form the first drying airflow circuit. When the inlet baffle 31 opens the outlet 231 of the first main inlet air duct and the outlet baffle 51 opens the inlet 431 of the first main outlet air duct, the first drying airflow circuit is connected, and the first washing drum can be dried. The second washing drum, the second outlet air duct 45, the main outlet air duct 43, the fan 61, the two-phase assembly 62, the main inlet air duct 23, and the second branch inlet air duct 25 are sequentially connected to form the second drying airflow circuit. When the second main air inlet outlet 232 is opened and the air outlet baffle 51 opens the second main air outlet inlet 432, the second drying airflow circuit is connected, and the second washing drum can be dried; when the air inlet baffle 31 opens both the first main air inlet outlet 231 and the first main air outlet inlet 431, and the air outlet baffle 51 opens both the second main air inlet outlet 232 and the second main air outlet inlet 432, the first drying airflow circuit and the second drying airflow circuit are connected, and the first washing drum and the second washing drum can be dried simultaneously; the structure is simple, the size is small, multiple drying modes can be realized, and the weight and cost of clothing processing equipment are reduced.

[0142] Furthermore, the two-device assembly 62 includes a two-device box 621, in which two devices 622 are disposed, and the two-device box 621 has an inlet and an outlet of two devices 622 disposed opposite to each other. The two devices 622 are used to dehumidify and heat the drying airflow. The compressor 64 is disposed at the bottom of the housing 63, and the compressor 64 is connected to the two devices 622 through a refrigerant pipe. The fan 61 has a fan cavity, with a fan inlet formed axially and a fan outlet formed radially. The fan 61 is used to provide power to the drying airflow.

[0143] The inlet of the fan 61 is connected to the outlet of the main air duct, the outlet of the fan 61 is connected to the inlet of the two-component box 621, and the outlet of the two-component box 621 is connected to the inlet of the main air duct 233; preferably, the air inlet device, the two-component assembly 62, the fan 61 and the air outlet device form an H-shaped structure.

[0144] The inlet baffle 31 and outlet baffle 51 are controlled to move, allowing any one washing drum to be dried individually or multiple washing drums to be dried simultaneously. Simultaneously, the flow rate of the drying airflow entering and exiting any washing drum can be adjusted. Specifically, when the first main air inlet outlet 231 is open, rotating the inlet baffle 31 adjusts the opening of the first main air inlet outlet 231, thereby adjusting the flow rate of the drying airflow entering the first washing drum. When the second main air inlet outlet 232 is open, rotating the inlet baffle 31 adjusts the opening of the second main air inlet outlet 232, thereby adjusting the flow rate of the drying airflow entering the second washing drum.

[0145] Exemplary embodiments of this disclosure have been specifically shown and described above. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, arrangements, or implementations described herein; rather, this disclosure is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements contained within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A drying method for a garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes multiple washing drums, which share a drying heat source and a fan. The drying method includes: When at least two of the plurality of washing drums are in the drying stage, the air intake volume of the drying air of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load humidity and load weight in the at least two washing drums. Each washing drum of the garment processing equipment is connected to a branch air inlet duct and a branch air outlet duct, and the multiple branch air inlets and the corresponding multiple branch air outlet ducts are connected to the same main air duct. The main air duct includes a main air inlet duct and a main air outlet duct. The side wall of the main air inlet duct has a first main air inlet duct outlet and a second main air inlet duct outlet. The side wall of the main air outlet duct has a first main air outlet duct inlet and a second main air outlet duct inlet. An air inlet baffle is rotatably installed inside the main air inlet duct, and an air outlet baffle is rotatably installed inside the main air outlet duct. The garment processing equipment includes: a first washing drum having a first air inlet and a first air outlet, a first branch air inlet connecting the first air inlet to the outlet of the first main air inlet, a first branch air outlet connecting the first air outlet to the inlet of the first main air outlet, and a second washing drum having a second air inlet and a second air outlet, a second branch air inlet connecting the second air inlet to the outlet of the second main air inlet, and a second branch air outlet connecting the second air outlet to the inlet of the second main air outlet; The control of the air intake volume for drying air of the at least two washing drums includes: If at least one of the load humidity in the first washing drum and the second washing drum is greater than the humidity threshold and the load humidity in the first washing drum is greater than the load humidity in the second washing drum, the air inlet baffle is controlled to rotate to a first target angle that does not block the outlet of the first main air inlet duct and partially blocks the outlet of the second main air inlet duct, and the air outlet baffle is controlled to rotate to a second target angle that does not block the inlet of the first main air outlet duct and partially blocks the inlet of the second main air outlet duct. When the load humidity in the first and second washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold and the load weight in the first washing drum is greater than the load weight in the second washing drum, the air inlet baffle is controlled to rotate to a third target angle that does not block the outlet of the first main air inlet duct and partially blocks the outlet of the second main air inlet duct, and the air outlet baffle is controlled to rotate to a fourth target angle that does not block the inlet of the first main air outlet duct and does not block the inlet of the second main air outlet duct.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: When both of the at least two washing drums are in the drying stage, the conductivity of the load inside the at least two washing drums is collected; The humidity of the load inside the at least two washing drums is characterized or determined based on the conductivity of the load inside the at least two washing drums.

3. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums based on the load humidity and load weight within the at least two washing drums includes: If at least one of the load humidityes in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the air intake volume of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load humidity, wherein the air intake volume of the washing drum with the higher load humidity is greater. When the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the air intake volume of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load weight, wherein the washing drum with the larger load weight has a larger air intake volume.

4. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums based on the load humidity and load weight within the at least two washing drums includes: The first drying stage controls the air intake volume of the drying air for at least two washing drums according to a strategy of controlling the air intake volume of the washing drum with high humidity load; and The second drying stage controls the air intake of the drying air of the at least two washing drums according to the strategy of controlling the air intake of the washing drum with a large load weight. When the humidity load in the at least two washing drums is not greater than the humidity threshold, the process switches from the first drying stage to the second drying stage.

5. The method as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: During a preset time when the at least two washing drums are simultaneously in the drying stage, the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts corresponding to the at least two washing drums are controlled to be open, or the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts corresponding to the at least two washing drums are controlled to be at their maximum opening.

6. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the air intake volume of the drying air for the at least two washing drums based on the load humidity and load weight within the at least two washing drums includes: If at least one of the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the opening of the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load humidity, wherein the opening of the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts corresponding to the washing drum with higher load humidity is larger. When the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the opening of the branch air inlet and branch air outlet of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the load weight, wherein the opening of the branch air inlet corresponding to the washing drum with a larger load weight is larger.

7. The method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, If at least one of the load humidityes in the at least two washing drums is greater than a humidity threshold, the ratio of the opening of the branch air inlets of the at least two washing drums is determined according to the ratio of the load humidityes in the at least two washing drums, and the ratio of the opening of the branch air outlets of the at least two washing drums is determined according to the ratio of the load humidityes in the at least two washing drums. When the load humidity in the at least two washing drums is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the ratio of the opening of the inlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is determined according to the ratio of the load weight in the at least two washing drums, and the opening of the outlet air ducts of the at least two washing drums is the same.

8. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: When only one washing drum is in the drying stage, the opening of the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drum in the drying stage is controlled to be the maximum, and the branch air inlet and outlet air ducts of the washing drum not in the drying stage are controlled to be closed. When the drying process of any one of the at least two washing drums is completed, the air inlet and outlet ducts of the washing drum that has finished drying are sealed.

9. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control of the air intake volume for drying air of the at least two washing drums includes: When at least two washing drums are simultaneously in the drying stage, in the first drying stage, under the strategy of controlling the air intake of the at least two washing drums according to the principle of larger air intake for the washing drum with higher load humidity, for the same washing drum, the opening degree of its branch air intake duct and branch air outlet duct is controlled to be the same; and / or, When the at least two washing drums are simultaneously in the drying stage, in the second drying stage, the air intake of the at least two washing drums is controlled according to the strategy of controlling the air intake of the washing drum with the larger load weight. For different washing drums, the opening of their branch air intake ducts is controlled to be different while the opening of their branch air outlet ducts is controlled to be the same.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes: Memory, used to store one or more computer instructions; A processor for calling computer instructions from the memory to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-9.

11. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes multiple washing drums, each washing drum being connected to a branch air inlet duct and a branch air outlet duct. The multiple branch air inlets and the corresponding multiple branch air outlet ducts are connected to the same main air duct. The garment processing equipment employs the drying method as described in any one of claims 1-9, or has the electronic equipment as described in claim 10.

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