Laundry treating apparatus having a drying function and drying control method

By designing air inlet and outlet devices in a multi-drum washing machine and using a rotatable baffle to control the drying airflow circuit, the problems of complex drying systems and cumbersome control in multi-drum washing machines are solved, achieving diversified drying modes and efficient drying.

CN117845496BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-20GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202311871257.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-29
Publication Date
2026-01-20
Estimated Expiration
2043-12-29

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Technical Problem

Existing multi-drum washing machines cannot meet the drying needs of multi-drum washing and drying, and the drying system has a complex structure and a cumbersome control process.

Method used

A garment processing device with an air inlet and an air outlet was designed, including a main air inlet duct, a branch air inlet duct, a main air outlet duct, and an outlet air outlet duct. The connection of the drying airflow circuit is controlled by the rotation of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle, so as to realize a variety of drying modes.

Benefits of technology

With its simple structure and small footprint, it can meet different drying needs, improve drying efficiency and control precision, and shorten drying time.

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Abstract

The application provides a clothes treatment device with a drying function and a drying control method. The clothes treatment device comprises a clothes treatment drum, an air inlet device and an air outlet device. The clothes treatment drum is provided with N air inlet devices. The air inlet device comprises a main air inlet channel and N branch air inlet channels. The air outlet device comprises a main air outlet channel and N branch air outlet channels. The inlet of the main air inlet channel and the outlet of the main air outlet channel are connected through an intermediate air channel. The main air inlet channel, the intermediate air channel, the main air outlet channel and the corresponding clothes treatment drum, branch air inlet channel and branch air outlet channel form a drying air flow loop. The rotation of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle can connect any drying air flow loop or simultaneously connect N drying air flow loops. The drying mode is various, which can meet different drying requirements. According to the humidity in the branch air outlet channel and the weight of the drying load in the clothes treatment drum, the opening size of the corresponding main air inlet channel outlet and main air outlet channel inlet can be adjusted, the drying efficiency is improved, and the drying time is shortened.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of clothes treatment, and particularly relates to a clothes treatment device with a drying function and a drying control method. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, the development of the washing machine industry presents a diversified trend, and along with the improvement of people's living standards, the way of health zoning washing has gradually developed into the core concept of washing machine product research and development. In order to adapt to the growing needs of consumers for healthy washing, various types of multi-cylinder washing machines with zoning washing function have been developed on the market; in particular, heat pump type multi-cylinder washing machines have good care effect and low damage to clothes, and are favored by consumers. In the prior art, the multi-cylinder washing machine can only realize single washing of one cylinder and washing and drying of one cylinder, the drying mode is single, and different drying needs cannot be met; to realize multi-cylinder washing and drying, the required drying system structure is complex and the control process is cumbersome. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the present application provides a clothes treatment device with a drying function and a drying control method to solve the problems of complex drying system structure and cumbersome control process required for the existing multi-cylinder washing machine to realize multi-cylinder washing and drying.

[0004] The present application provides a clothes treatment device with a drying function, comprising:

[0005] N clothes treatment cylinders, each of which is formed with an air inlet and an air outlet;

[0006] An air inlet device comprising a main air inlet channel and N branch air inlet channels, the side wall of the main air inlet channel is formed with a main air inlet channel inlet and N main air inlet channel outlets which communicate with the main air inlet channel, and an air inlet baffle is rotatably arranged in the main air inlet channel; one end of each of the N branch air inlet channels is arranged in communication with one of the N air inlets, and the other end of each of the N branch air inlet channels is arranged in communication with one of the N main air inlet channel outlets;

[0007] An air outlet device comprising a main air outlet channel and N branch air outlet channels, the side wall of the main air outlet channel is formed with a main air outlet channel outlet and N main air outlet channel inlets which communicate with the main air outlet channel, and an air outlet baffle is rotatably arranged in the main air outlet channel; one end of each of the N branch air outlet channels is arranged in communication with one of the N air outlets, and the other end of each of the N branch air outlet channels is arranged in communication with one of the N main air outlet channel inlets;

[0008] A two-device assembly and a fan, the two-device assembly is used for dehumidifying and heating the drying airflow, the fan is used for providing power to the drying airflow, and the two-device assembly and the fan are communicated to form an intermediate air duct;

[0009] The main air inlet and the main air outlet are communicated through the intermediate air duct, so that the main air inlet, the intermediate air duct, the main air outlet and the corresponding laundry treatment drum, the branch air inlet and the branch air outlet form a drying air flow loop; the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle are controlled to rotate, so that any drying air flow loop is communicated or N drying air flow loops are simultaneously communicated.

[0010] Wherein, N is a positive integer and N≥2.

[0011] The application further provides a drying control method of a laundry treatment equipment, the laundry treatment equipment being the laundry treatment equipment with a drying function as described above, and the drying control method comprising:

[0012] Determining a current stage of each laundry treatment drum;

[0013] Determining a target drying air flow loop according to the current stage of each laundry treatment drum;

[0014] Controlling the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle to rotate so that the target drying air flow loop is communicated.

[0015] Further optionally, the determining of the target drying air flow loop according to the current stage of each laundry treatment drum comprises:

[0016] When the current state of at least one laundry treatment drum is a drying stage, the target drying air flow loop is a drying air flow loop corresponding to the laundry treatment drum in the drying stage.

[0017] Further optionally, when the current stage of each laundry treatment drum is a drying stage, the controlling of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle to rotate so that the target drying air flow loop is communicated comprises:

[0018] Controlling the air inlet baffle to rotate so that the air inlet baffle is in an air inlet initial working position, and controlling the air outlet baffle to rotate so that the air outlet baffle is in an air outlet initial working position;

[0019] Wherein, when the air inlet baffle is in the air inlet initial working position, the opening degrees of N main air outlet inlets are all maximum; and when the air outlet baffle is in the air outlet initial working position, the opening degrees of N main air inlets are all maximum.

[0020] Further optionally, the laundry treatment drum comprises an inner drum, and the inner drum is used for carrying a drying load; and the controlling of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle to rotate so that the target drying air flow loop is communicated further comprises:

[0021] Respectively acquiring a running time length of a drying stage of each inner drum and comparing each running time length with a preset time length;

[0022] maintaining the positions of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle until the running time is greater than the preset time length;

[0023] comparing the current weight of the drying load in each inner drum when the running time is greater than the preset time length;

[0024] determining the air inlet target working position of the air inlet baffle according to the comparison result of the current weight of the drying load in each inner drum.

[0025] Further optionally, the clothes treatment drum further comprises an outer drum, the outer drum comprises a first outer drum and a second outer drum, the first outer drum is formed with a first air inlet, and the second outer drum is formed with a second air inlet; the main air inlet channel outlet comprises a first main air inlet channel outlet and a second main air inlet channel outlet, the first air inlet and the first main air inlet channel outlet are communicated through a first branch air inlet channel, and the second air inlet and the second main air inlet channel outlet are communicated through a second branch air inlet channel; the inner drum comprises a first inner drum and a second inner drum, the first inner drum is rotatably arranged in the first outer drum, and the second inner drum is rotatably arranged in the second outer drum; the determination of the air inlet target working position of the air inlet baffle according to the comparison result of the current weight of the drying load in each inner drum comprises:

[0026] determining the air inlet target working position as an A1 working position when the first weight is less than or equal to the second weight;

[0027] determining the air inlet target working position as an a1 working position when the first weight is greater than the second weight;

[0028] wherein the first weight is the weight of the drying load in the first inner drum before the drying stage, the second weight is the weight of the drying load in the second inner drum before the drying stage, the opening degree of the first main air inlet channel outlet is smaller than that of the second main air inlet channel outlet when the air inlet baffle is in the A1 working position, and the opening degree of the first main air inlet channel outlet is greater than that of the second main air inlet channel outlet when the air inlet baffle is in the a1 working position.

[0029] Further optionally, the control of the rotation of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle to make the target drying air flow loop communicated further comprises:

[0030] respectively acquiring the humidity in each branch air outlet channel;

[0031] comparing the humidity in each branch air outlet channel, and determining the air outlet target working position of the air outlet baffle according to the comparison result of the humidity in each branch air outlet channel.

[0032] Further optionally, the first outer cylinder is formed with a first air outlet, and the second outer cylinder is formed with a second air outlet; the main air outlet passage outlet comprises a first main air outlet passage inlet and a second main air outlet passage inlet, the first air outlet and the first main air outlet passage inlet are communicated through a first branch air outlet passage, and the second air outlet and the second main air outlet passage inlet are communicated through a second branch air outlet passage; the determining the air outlet target working position of the air outlet baffle according to the comparison result of the humidity in each branch air outlet passage comprises:

[0033] when the first humidity is less than or equal to the second humidity, determining that the air outlet target working position is an A2 working position;

[0034] when the first humidity is greater than the second humidity, determining that the air outlet target working position is an a2 working position;

[0035] wherein the first humidity is the humidity in the first main air outlet passage, and the second humidity is the humidity in the second main air outlet passage; when the air outlet baffle is in the A2 working position, the opening degree of the first main air outlet passage inlet is less than that of the second main air outlet passage inlet; when the air outlet baffle is in the a2 working position, the opening degree of the first main air outlet passage inlet is greater than that of the second main air outlet passage inlet.

[0036] Further optionally, the clothes treatment cylinder comprises a first clothes treatment cylinder and a second clothes treatment cylinder; when the current stage of the first clothes treatment cylinder is a drying stage and the current stage of the second clothes treatment cylinder is not a drying stage, the controlling the rotation of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle to make the target drying air flow loop communicated comprises:

[0037] controlling the rotation of the air inlet baffle to make the air inlet baffle be in an air inlet initial working position or a b1 working position, and controlling the rotation of the air outlet baffle to make the air outlet baffle be in an air outlet initial working position or a b2 working position;

[0038] wherein when the air inlet baffle is in the b1 working position, the first main air inlet passage outlet is in an open state, and the second main air inlet passage outlet is in a closed state; when the air outlet baffle is in the b2 working position, the first main air outlet passage inlet is in an open state, and the second main air outlet passage inlet is in a closed state.

[0039] Further optionally, when the current stage of the first clothes treatment cylinder is not a drying stage and the current stage of the second clothes treatment cylinder is a drying stage, the controlling the rotation of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle to make the target drying air flow loop communicated comprises:

[0040] controlling the rotation of the air inlet baffle to make the air inlet baffle be in an air inlet initial working position or a B1 working position, and controlling the rotation of the air outlet baffle to make the air outlet baffle be in an air outlet initial working position or a B2 working position;

[0041] Wherein, when the air inlet baffle is in the B1 working position, the first main air inlet outlet is in a closed state, and the second main air inlet outlet is in an open state; when the air outlet baffle is in the B2 working position, the first main air outlet inlet is in a closed state, and the second main air outlet inlet is in an open state.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application mainly lie in:

[0043] The main air inlet, the intermediate air duct, the main air outlet, the corresponding clothes treatment drum, the branch air inlet and the branch air outlet form a drying air flow circuit; the structure is simple, and the occupied space is small; the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle are controlled to rotate, so that any drying air flow circuit is connected or N drying air flow circuits are simultaneously connected; the drying mode is various, and different drying requirements can be met; the opening degree of the corresponding main air inlet outlet and the main air outlet inlet can be adjusted according to the humidity in the branch air outlet and the weight of the drying load in the clothes treatment drum, so that the drying efficiency and the drying control precision are improved, and the required drying time is shortened. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the following embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only exemplary, and for those skilled in the art, other implementation drawings can be derived from the provided drawings without creative labor.

[0045] The structure, proportion, size, etc. shown in the specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification, to be understood and read by those skilled in the art, and do not define the limiting conditions for the implementation of the present application, so they do not have technical significance. Any modification of structure, change of proportion relationship or adjustment of size, without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the present application, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the present application.

[0046] Figure 1a And Figure 1b The first air distribution assembly and the second air distribution assembly provided by the present application are shown in the structural schematic diagram;

[0047] Figure 2a , Figure 2b And Figure 2c The first air distribution assembly provided by the present application is shown in the structural schematic diagram;

[0048] Figure 3 Another embodiment of the first air distribution assembly provided by the present application is shown in the structural schematic diagram;

[0049] 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;

[0050] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of another embodiment of the air intake device provided by the present invention;

[0051] 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;

[0052] 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;

[0053] Figure 8a and Figure 8b This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0054] Figure 9a and Figure 9b This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0055] 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;

[0056] Figure 11a This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the rotating air inlet baffle provided by the present invention;

[0057] Figure 11b A schematic diagram of the structure of the air outlet baffle rotation embodiment provided by the present invention;

[0058] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the flow structure of an embodiment of the drying control method for clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0059] In the picture:

[0060] 11-The first outer cylinder; 12-The first inner cylinder; 13-The second outer cylinder; 14-The second inner cylinder;

[0061] 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;

[0062] 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;

[0063] 41-Second air distribution shell; 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;

[0064] 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;

[0065] 61-Fan; 62-Two-unit assembly; 621-Two-unit box; 622-Two-unit. Detailed Implementation

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] Existing multi-drum washing machines can only perform single-drum washing and single-drum washing and drying, with a single drying mode that cannot meet different drying needs; to achieve multi-drum washing and drying, the required drying system structure is complex and the control process is cumbersome.

[0071] This invention creatively provides a clothing processing device with a drying function, including clothing processing drums, an air inlet device, and an air outlet device. N clothing processing drums are provided, each forming an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet device includes a main air inlet duct and N branch air inlets, and the air outlet device includes a main air outlet duct and N branch air outlet ducts. The N air inlets and N main air inlet outlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air inlets. The N air outlets and N main air outlet inlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air outlet ducts. A two-component assembly and a fan are connected between the main air inlet inlet and the main air outlet outlet, enabling... The main air inlet duct, the two-phase assembly, the fan, the main air outlet duct, and the corresponding clothes handling drum, branch air inlets, and branch air outlets constitute the drying airflow circuit; the structure is simple and occupies little space; by controlling the rotation of the air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle, any drying airflow circuit can be connected or N drying airflow circuits can be connected simultaneously; where N is a positive integer and N≥2; there are multiple drying modes to meet different drying needs; the opening of the corresponding main air inlet outlet and the main air outlet inlet can be adjusted according to the humidity in the branch air outlet duct and the weight of the drying load in the clothes handling drum, thereby improving drying efficiency and shortening the drying time.

[0072] The air intake device includes a first air distribution component, which forms a main air intake duct; the air outlet device includes a second air distribution component, which forms a main air outlet duct.

[0073] <Clothing Disposal Tube>

[0074] like Figure 8a , Figure 8b , Figure 9a and Figure 9bAs shown, N garment processing drums include a first garment processing drum and a second garment processing drum, both of which can perform washing and drying. The first and second garment processing drums are arranged side by side, with their openings facing the same side. The first garment processing 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. 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 load inside the first inner drum 12. Subsequently, the drying airflow is discharged through the first air outlet.

[0075] The second garment processing 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. 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.

[0076] <Air Inlet Device>

[0077] like Figures 1a to 5 As shown, the air intake device includes a first air distribution assembly, a first air intake duct 24, and a second 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 air intake duct 24, the main air intake duct 23, and the second air intake duct 25 are arranged vertically and connected. The end of the first 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 air intake duct 25 away from the main air intake duct 23 is connected to the second air inlet.

[0078] 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; drying airflow It can enter the main air intake duct 23 through the main air intake inlet 233, and then enter the first outer cylinder 11 through the first main air intake outlet 231 and the first branch air intake duct 24, or enter the second outer cylinder 13 through the second main air intake outlet 232 and the second branch air intake duct 25; the first air intake and the first branch air intake duct 24 and the second air intake and the second branch air intake duct 25 are all flexible connections; the main air intake duct 23 and the first branch air intake duct 24 and the main air intake duct 23 and the second air intake duct 25 are all rigid connections.

[0079] The first air distribution assembly also includes an air inlet baffle 31, which is movably disposed within the main air inlet duct 23. 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, so that the drying airflow in the main air inlet duct 23 can enter the first outer cylinder 11 through the first branch air inlet duct 24; or 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, so that the drying airflow in the main air inlet duct 23 can enter the second outer cylinder 13 through the second branch air inlet duct 25; or 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, so that a portion of the drying airflow in the main air inlet duct 23 can enter the first outer cylinder 11 through the first branch air inlet duct 24, and another portion of the drying airflow can enter the second outer cylinder 13 through the second branch air inlet duct 25.

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] To address the issue of incomplete 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 flow area of ​​the air inlet baffle 31 is larger than the flow area of ​​any main air inlet outlet; and the air inlet baffle 31 can completely block the first main air inlet outlet 231 or the second main air inlet outlet 232.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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;

[0087] 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;

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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;

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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, so that the drying airflow has a higher temperature, and play an auxiliary heating role.

[0093] <Air outlet device>

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] The second air distribution assembly also includes an air outlet baffle 51, which is movably disposed within the main air outlet duct 43. 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, so that the drying airflow in the first outer cylinder 11 can enter the main air outlet duct 43 through the first outlet air outlet duct 44; or 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, so that the drying airflow in the second outer cylinder 13 can enter the main air outlet duct 43 through the second outlet air outlet duct 45; or 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, so that the drying airflow in the first outer cylinder 11 can enter the main air outlet duct 43 through the first outlet air outlet duct 44, and the drying airflow in the second outer cylinder 13 can enter the main air outlet duct 43 through the second outlet air outlet duct 45.

[0097] 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; the second air distribution shell 41 is disposed on the second air distribution seat 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 spaced apart along the circumference of the main air outlet duct 43, and the main air outlet duct outlet is located at one end of the axial direction 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.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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.

[0100] The second air distribution housing 41 has a second shaft hole formed on the side away from the second air distribution base, 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 and connected 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, and is used to axially limit the second axial frame 521; specifically, the second limiting frame 55 is Z-shaped.

[0101] To address the issue of inadequate sealing when the air outlet baffle 51 closes the first main air outlet inlet 431 and 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 flow area of ​​the air outlet baffle 51 is larger than the flow area of ​​any main air outlet inlet; and the air outlet baffle 51 can completely block the first main air outlet inlet 431 or the second main air outlet inlet 432.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] 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.

[0105] 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.

[0106] 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.

[0107] 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.

[0108] 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.

[0109] <Wind turbine and two-phase components>

[0110] like Figure 8a and Figure 9bAs 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 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. The two-phase assembly 62 and the fan 61 are connected to form an intermediate air duct. The main air outlet and the main air inlet 233 are connected through the intermediate air duct.

[0111] Specifically, the first garment processing drum, the first outlet air duct 44, the main outlet air duct 43, the intermediate air duct, 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 garment processing drum can dry. The second garment processing drum, the second outlet air duct 45, the main outlet air duct 43, the intermediate air duct, the main inlet air duct 23, and the second branch inlet air duct 25 are sequentially connected to form the second drying airflow circuit. The inlet baffle 31 opens the second main inlet air duct. When the outlet 232 is open and the air baffle 51 opens the inlet 432 of the second main air outlet, the second drying airflow circuit is connected, and the second garment processing drum can be dried; when the air inlet baffle 31 opens both the outlet 231 and the inlet 431 of the first main air outlet, and the air baffle 51 opens both the outlet 232 and the inlet 432 of the second main air outlet, the first drying airflow circuit and the second drying airflow circuit are connected, and the first garment processing drum and the second garment processing 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 the garment processing equipment are reduced.

[0112] 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 two device box inlets and two device box outlets disposed opposite to each other. The two devices 622 are used to dehumidify and heat the drying airflow. 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.

[0113] The fan inlet is connected to the main air outlet, the fan outlet is connected to the inlet of the two-phase box, and the outlet of the two-phase box is connected to the inlet of the main air inlet 233; preferably, the air inlet device, the two-phase assembly 62, the fan 61 and the air outlet device form an H-shaped structure.

[0114] The air inlet baffle 31 and the air outlet baffle 51 are controlled to move, allowing any one of the garment processing drums to be dried individually or N garment processing drums to be dried simultaneously; at the same time, the flow rate of the drying airflow entering any garment processing drum and the flow rate of the drying airflow exiting any garment processing drum can be adjusted; specifically, when the first main air inlet outlet 231 is in the open state, rotating the air inlet baffle 31 can adjust the opening size of the first main air inlet outlet 231, thereby adjusting the flow rate of the drying airflow entering the first garment processing drum; when the second main air inlet outlet 232 is in the open state, rotating the air inlet baffle 31 can adjust the opening size of the second main air inlet outlet 232, thereby adjusting the flow rate of the drying airflow entering the second garment processing drum.

[0115] <Drying Control Methods>

[0116] like Figures 10a to 12 As shown, the drying control method includes:

[0117] S1. Determine the current stage of each garment processing drum;

[0118] S2. Determine the target drying airflow circuit based on the current stage of each garment processing drum;

[0119] S3. Control the rotation of the air inlet baffle 31 and the air outlet baffle 51 to connect the target drying airflow circuit.

[0120] Furthermore, S2 includes:

[0121] S21. When the current stage of the first garment processing drum is the drying stage, the target drying airflow circuit is the first drying airflow circuit.

[0122] S22. When the current stage of the second garment processing drum is the drying stage, the target drying airflow circuit is the second drying airflow circuit.

[0123] When both the first and second garment processing drums are in the drying stage at the current stage, S3 includes:

[0124] S31. Control the air inlet baffle 31 to rotate so that the air inlet baffle 31 is in the initial air inlet working position 341, and control the air outlet baffle 51 to rotate so that the air outlet baffle 51 is in the initial air outlet working position 541.

[0125] When the air inlet damper 31 is in the initial air inlet working position 341, the opening of the first main air inlet outlet 231 and the opening of the second main air inlet outlet 232 are both at their maximum; when the air outlet damper 51 is in the initial air outlet working position 541, the opening of the first main air outlet inlet 431 and the opening of the second main air outlet inlet 432 are both at their maximum.

[0126] S3 also includes:

[0127] S32. Obtain the running time of the drying stage of the first inner cylinder and the second inner cylinder respectively, and compare each running time with the preset time.

[0128] S33. When the running time is less than or equal to the preset time, keep the positions of the air inlet baffle 31 and the air outlet baffle 51 unchanged until the running time exceeds the preset time.

[0129] S34. When the runtime exceeds the preset duration, compare the first weight and the second weight.

[0130] S35. Determine the target working position of the air inlet baffle 31 based on the comparison results of the first weight and the second weight.

[0131] The first weight is the weight of the drying load inside the first inner cylinder 12 before the drying stage, and the second weight is the weight of the drying load inside the second inner cylinder 14 before the drying stage.

[0132] Furthermore, S35 includes:

[0133] S351. When the first weight is less than or equal to the second weight, the target working position for air intake is determined to be working position A1 342.

[0134] S352. When the first weight is greater than the second weight, the target working position for air intake is determined to be working position a1 343.

[0135] When the air inlet damper 31 is in the A1 working position 342, the opening of the first main air inlet outlet 231 is smaller than the opening of the second main air inlet outlet 232; when the air inlet damper 31 is in the a1 working position 343, the opening of the first main air inlet outlet 231 is larger than the opening of the second main air inlet outlet 232.

[0136] S3 also includes:

[0137] S36. Obtain the humidity inside the first outlet air duct 44 and the humidity inside the second outlet air duct 45 respectively;

[0138] S37. Compare the first humidity and the second humidity and determine the target working position of the air outlet baffle 51 based on the comparison result of the first humidity and the second humidity.

[0139] The first humidity is the humidity inside the first outlet air duct 44, and the second humidity is the humidity inside the second outlet air duct 45.

[0140] Furthermore, S37 includes:

[0141] When the first humidity is less than or equal to the second humidity, the target working position for the air outlet is determined to be working position A2 542;

[0142] When the first humidity is greater than the second humidity, the target working position for the air outlet is determined to be working position a2 543;

[0143] When the air outlet damper 51 is in the A2 working position 542, the opening of the first main air outlet inlet 431 is smaller than the opening of the second main air outlet inlet 432; when the air outlet damper 51 is in the a2 working position 543, the opening of the first main air outlet inlet 431 is larger than the opening of the second main air outlet inlet 432.

[0144] Furthermore, when the current stage of the first garment processing drum is the drying stage and the current stage of the second garment processing drum is not the drying stage, S3 also includes:

[0145] S38. Control the air inlet baffle 31 to rotate so that the air inlet baffle 31 is in the initial air inlet working position 341 or b1 working position 345, and control the air outlet baffle 51 to rotate so that the air outlet baffle 51 is in the initial air outlet working position 541 or b2 working position 545.

[0146] When the current stage of the first garment processing drum is not the drying stage and the current stage of the second garment processing drum is the drying stage, S3 further includes:

[0147] S39. Control the air inlet baffle 31 to rotate so that the air inlet baffle 31 is in the initial air inlet working position 341 or B1 working position 344, and control the air outlet baffle 51 to rotate so that the air outlet baffle 51 is in the initial air outlet working position 541 or B2 working position 544.

[0148] When the air inlet damper 31 is in the b1 working position, the first main air inlet outlet 231 is in the open state and the second main air inlet outlet 232 is in the closed state; when the air inlet damper 31 is in the B1 working position 344, the first main air inlet outlet 231 is in the closed state and the second main air inlet outlet 232 is in the open state.

[0149] When the air outlet damper 51 is in the b2 working position 545, the first main air outlet inlet 431 is in the open state and the second main air outlet inlet 432 is in the closed state; when the air outlet damper 51 is in the B2 working position 544, the first main air outlet inlet 431 is in the closed state and the second main air outlet inlet 432 is in the open state.

[0150] In summary, the main air inlet duct 23, the intermediate air duct, the main air outlet duct 43, and the corresponding garment handling drum, branch air inlets, and branch air outlets constitute the drying airflow circuit; the structure is simple and occupies little space; the air inlet baffle 31 and the air outlet baffle 51 are controlled to rotate, which can connect any drying airflow circuit or connect N drying airflow circuits simultaneously; the drying modes are diverse and can meet different drying needs; the opening size of the corresponding main air inlet outlet and the main air outlet duct 43 inlet can be adjusted according to the humidity in the branch air duct and the weight of the drying load in the garment handling drum, thereby improving drying efficiency and drying control accuracy, and shortening the drying time required;

[0151] For clothes drying drums with high humidity and heavy load, the maximum opening is used to deliver airflow, while for clothes drying drums with low humidity and light load, the opening is reduced, so that both drums can perform drying functions simultaneously.

[0152] 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 control method for a garment processing device with a drying function, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a garment processing drum, an air inlet device, an air outlet device, a two-component assembly (62), and a fan (61); there are N garment processing drums, each of which has an air inlet and an air outlet; the garment processing drum includes an inner drum, which is used to bear the drying load; The air intake device includes a main air intake duct (23) and N branch air intake ducts. The sidewall of the main air intake duct (23) has a main air intake inlet (233) and N main air intake outlets connected to the main air intake duct (23). An air intake baffle (31) is rotatably provided inside the main air intake duct (23). The N air inlets and the N main air intake outlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air intake ducts. The air outlet device includes a main air outlet duct (43) and N branch air intake ducts. The sidewall of the main air outlet duct (43) has a main air outlet and N main air outlet inlets connected to the main air outlet duct (43). An air outlet baffle (51) is rotatably provided inside the main air outlet duct (43). The N air outlets and the N main air outlet inlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air intake ducts. Wherein, N is a positive integer and N≥2. The two-component assembly (62) is used to dehumidify and heat the drying airflow, and the fan (61) is used to provide power to the drying airflow. The two-component assembly (62) and the fan (61) are connected to form an intermediate air duct. The main air inlet (233) and the main air outlet are connected through the intermediate air duct, so that the main air inlet (23), the intermediate air duct, the main air outlet (43) and the corresponding clothing processing drum, branch air inlet, and branch air outlet constitute a drying airflow circuit. The air inlet baffle (31) and the air outlet baffle (51) are controlled to rotate, so that any one of the drying airflow circuits can be connected or N drying airflow circuits can be connected simultaneously. The drying control method includes: Determine the current stage for each of the aforementioned garment processing drums; The target drying airflow circuit is determined based on the current stage of each of the garment processing drums; Control the rotation of the air inlet baffle (31) and the air outlet baffle (51) to connect the target drying airflow circuit; When each of the garment processing drums is currently in the drying stage, controlling the rotation of the inlet baffle (31) and the outlet baffle (51) to connect the target drying airflow circuit includes: Control the rotation of the air inlet baffle (31) to place the air inlet baffle (31) in the initial working position of air inlet (341), and control the rotation of the air outlet baffle (51) to place the air outlet baffle (51) in the initial working position of air outlet (541). The running time of the drying stage of each inner cylinder is obtained and each running time is compared with a preset time. When the running time is less than or equal to the preset time, the positions of the air inlet baffle (31) and the air outlet baffle (51) remain unchanged until the running time is greater than the preset time. When the runtime exceeds the preset runtime, compare the current weight of the drying load in each inner cylinder; The target working position of the air inlet baffle (31) is determined based on the comparison of the current weight of the drying load in each inner cylinder; When the air inlet baffle (31) is in the initial air inlet working position (341), the opening of the N main air inlet outlets is at its maximum; when the air outlet baffle (51) is in the initial air outlet working position (541), the opening of the N main air outlet inlets is at its maximum.

2. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the target drying airflow circuit based on the current stage of each of the garment processing drums includes: When at least one of the garment processing drums is currently in the drying stage, the target drying airflow circuit is the drying airflow circuit corresponding to the garment processing drum in the drying stage.

3. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The garment processing drum further includes an outer drum, which includes a first outer drum (11) and a second outer drum (13). The first outer drum (11) has a first air inlet, and the second outer drum (13) has a second air inlet. The main air inlet outlet includes a first main air inlet outlet (231) and a second main air inlet outlet (232). The first air inlet and the first main air inlet outlet (231) are connected by a first branch air inlet (24), and the second air inlet and the second main air inlet outlet (232) are connected by a second branch air inlet (25). The inner drum includes a first inner drum (12) and a second inner drum (14). The first inner drum (12) is rotatably disposed inside the first outer drum (11), and the second inner drum (14) is rotatably disposed inside the second outer drum (13). The determination of the air inlet target working position of the air inlet baffle (31) based on the comparison result of the current weight of the drying load in each inner drum includes: When the first weight is less than or equal to the second weight, the target working position for air intake is determined to be working position A1 (342); When the first weight is greater than the second weight, the target working position for air intake is determined to be working position a1 (343); Wherein, the first weight is the weight of the drying load in the first inner cylinder (12) before the drying stage, and the second weight is the weight of the drying load in the second inner cylinder (14) before the drying stage. When the air inlet baffle (31) is in the A1 working position (342), the opening of the first main air inlet outlet (231) is smaller than the opening of the second main air inlet outlet (232). When the air inlet baffle (31) is in the a1 working position (343), the opening of the first main air inlet outlet (231) is larger than the opening of the second main air inlet outlet (232).

4. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of controlling the rotation of the inlet baffle (31) and the outlet baffle (51) to connect the target drying airflow circuit further includes: The humidity inside each of the aforementioned outlet air ducts is obtained separately; The humidity in each of the outlet air ducts is compared, and the target working position of the outlet baffle (51) is determined based on the comparison result of the humidity in each of the outlet air ducts.

5. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first outer cylinder (11) has a first air outlet, and the second outer cylinder (13) has a second air outlet; the main air outlet includes a first main air outlet inlet (431) and a second main air outlet inlet (432), the first air outlet and the first main air outlet inlet (431) are connected through a first outgoing air outlet (44), and the second air outlet and the second main air outlet inlet (432) are connected through a second outgoing air outlet (45); determining the air outlet target working position of the air outlet baffle (51) based on the comparison result of the humidity in each of the outgoing air outlets includes: When the first humidity is less than or equal to the second humidity, the target working position for the air outlet is determined to be working position A2 (542); When the first humidity is greater than the second humidity, the target working position of the air outlet is determined to be working position a2 (543); Wherein, the first humidity is the humidity inside the first main air outlet duct (43), and the second humidity is the humidity inside the second main air outlet duct (43); when the air outlet baffle (51) is in the A2 working position (542), the opening degree of the first main air outlet duct inlet (431) is smaller than the opening degree of the second main air outlet duct inlet (432); when the air outlet baffle (51) is in the a2 working position (543), the opening degree of the first main air outlet duct inlet (431) is larger than the opening degree of the second main air outlet duct inlet (432).

6. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The garment processing drum includes a first garment processing drum and a second garment processing drum; when the current stage of the first garment processing drum is the drying stage and the current stage of the second garment processing drum is not the drying stage, controlling the rotation of the air inlet baffle (31) and the air outlet baffle (51) to connect the target drying airflow circuit includes: Control the rotation of the air inlet baffle (31) to place the air inlet baffle (31) in the initial air inlet working position (341) or b1 working position (345), and control the rotation of the air outlet baffle (51) to place the air outlet baffle (51) in the initial air outlet working position (541) or b2 working position (545). When the air inlet baffle (31) is in the b1 working position (345), the first main air inlet outlet (231) is in the open state and the second main air inlet outlet (232) is in the closed state; when the air outlet baffle (51) is in the b2 working position (545), the first main air outlet inlet (431) is in the open state and the second main air outlet inlet (432) is in the closed state.

7. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the current stage of the first garment processing drum is not the drying stage and the current stage of the second garment processing drum is the drying stage, controlling the rotation of the inlet baffle (31) and the outlet baffle (51) to connect the target drying airflow circuit includes: Control the rotation of the air inlet baffle (31) to place the air inlet baffle (31) in the initial air inlet working position (341) or B1 working position (344), and control the rotation of the air outlet baffle (51) to place the air outlet baffle (51) in the initial air outlet working position (541) or B2 working position (544). When the air inlet baffle (31) is in the B1 working position (344), the first main air inlet outlet (231) is in a closed state and the second main air inlet outlet (232) is in an open state; when the air outlet baffle (51) is in the B2 working position (544), the first main air outlet inlet (431) is in a closed state and the second main air outlet inlet (432) is in an open state.

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