Laundry treating apparatus having a drying function and drying control method

CN117845501BActive Publication Date: 2026-09-15GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202311873805.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-29
Publication Date
2026-09-15
Estimated Expiration
2043-12-29

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Technical Problem

[0003]鉴于此,本发明提供一种具有烘干功能的衣物处理设备及烘干控制方法,以解决现有技术中烘干模式单一无法满足不同的烘干需求,及实现多筒洗烘所需的烘干系统结构复杂和控制过程繁琐等问题

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烘干筒和主风道之间可构成循环流路,烘干气流可在循环流路中循环流动,进而烘干烘干筒内的衣物;或烘干筒、主风道和闲置筒之间可构成排风流路,烘干筒内的空气可经排风流路排出,降低了烘干气流的湿度;或烘干筒、主风道、闲置筒之间可构成新风流路,环境空气可经新风流路进入烘干筒,提高了烘干气流的质量;优化了多筒洗衣机排风和引新风的结构,提高了排风和引新风的效果;

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Abstract

This invention provides a clothing processing device and drying control method with drying function. The clothing processing device includes a main air inlet duct, a main air outlet duct, N clothing processing drums, N branch air inlets ducts, and N branch air outlet ducts. The main air inlet duct has a main air inlet and N main air inlet outlets, and the main air outlet duct has a main air outlet and N main air outlet inlets. Each clothing processing drum has an air inlet and an air outlet. The N main air inlet outlets and N air inlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air inlets, and the N main air outlet inlets and N air outlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air outlet ducts. When the drying drums and the main air duct form a circulating flow path, the drying airflow can circulate in the circulating flow path. When the drying drums, the main air duct, and the idle drums form an exhaust flow path, the air in the drying drums can be discharged through the exhaust flow path. When the drying drums, the main air duct, and the idle drums form a fresh air flow path, ambient air can enter the drying drums through the fresh air flow path.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing processing technology, and particularly relates to a clothing processing device with drying function and a drying control method. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the washing machine industry has shown a diversified development trend. With the improvement of people's living standards, the concept of healthy, partitioned washing has gradually become a core aspect of washing machine product development. To meet consumers' growing demand for healthy washing, various types of multi-drum washing machines with partitioned washing functions have been developed on the market; in particular, heat pump multi-drum washing machines are popular among consumers due to their superior care and low damage to clothes. Currently, multi-drum washing machines can only perform single-drum washing and single-drum washing and drying, with a single drying mode. To achieve multi-drum washing and drying, the required drying system structure is complex and the control process is cumbersome. Furthermore, a separate exhaust duct connected to the outside is needed to discharge the high-humidity drying airflow. This exhaust duct is only used during exhaust, occupying considerable space and having low utilization. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a clothing processing device and a drying control method with drying function to solve the problems of the existing technology, such as the inability to meet different drying needs due to the single drying mode, and the complex structure and cumbersome control process of the drying system required to realize multi-dry washing and drying.

[0004] This invention provides a clothing processing device with a drying function, comprising a main air duct, N clothing processing drums, N branch air inlets, N branch air outlets, a two-phase assembly, a fan, and a compressor; the main air duct includes a main air inlet and a main air outlet, the main air inlet forming N main air outlets and one main air inlet, and the main air outlet forming N main air outlets and one main air outlet; each clothing processing drum has an air inlet and an air outlet; the N main air outlets and the N air inlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air inlets; the N main air outlets and the N air outlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air inlets; The two-phase assembly is used to dehumidify and heat the drying airflow, the fan is used to provide power to the drying airflow, and the two-phase assembly and the fan are connected to form an intermediate air duct; the main air inlet and the main air outlet are connected through the intermediate air duct; the two-phase assembly includes two phases, and the two phases and the compressor are connected through a refrigerant pipe. The main air duct, N garment processing drums, N branch air inlets, and N branch air outlets are designed such that when the garment processing equipment is running the drying program, one of the N garment processing drums serves as a drying drum and the other as an idle drum. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying drum can be controlled to open or close. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle drum can also be controlled to open or close. The openings of the drying drum and the idle drum can also be controlled to open or close. This allows the drying drum and the main air duct to form a circulating flow path for the drying airflow to circulate between the drying drum and the main air duct, or the drying drum, the main air duct, and the idle drum to form an exhaust flow path for discharging air from the drying drum, or the drying drum, the main air duct, and the idle drum to form a fresh air flow path for introducing ambient air into the drying drum. Wherein, N is a positive integer and N≥2; the drying drum is a clothing processing drum in the drying stage, and the idle drum is a clothing processing drum not in the drying stage; the ambient air is the air in the environment where the clothing processing equipment is located.

[0005] Further optionally, when the openings of the drying cylinder and the idle cylinder are both closed, the outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying cylinder are both open, and the outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle cylinder are both closed, the drying cylinder and the main air duct can form the circulation path. When the opening of the drying cylinder is closed and the openings of the idle cylinders are all open, the outlet of the main air inlet connected to the drying cylinder is closed and the inlet of the main air outlet is open, and the outlet of the main air inlet connected to the idle cylinder is open and the inlet of the main air outlet is closed, the drying cylinder, the main air duct and the idle cylinder can form the exhaust flow path. When the opening of the drying cylinder is closed and the openings of the idle cylinders are all open, the outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying cylinder are both open, and the outlet of the main air inlet connected to the idle cylinder is closed and the inlet of the main air outlet is open, the fresh air flow path can be formed between the drying cylinder, the main air duct and the idle cylinder.

[0006] Further optionally, an air inlet baffle is rotatably provided in the main air inlet duct, and the air inlet baffle can be controlled to rotate to open or close the outlet of the main air inlet duct; An air outlet baffle is rotatably installed inside the main air outlet duct, and the air outlet baffle can be controlled to rotate to open or close the inlet of the main air outlet duct.

[0007] The present invention also provides a drying control method for a garment processing device, wherein the garment processing device is any of the garment processing devices with drying functions described above; the garment processing device is provided with a drying program, the drying program including a circulating drying mode, an exhaust drying mode, and a fresh air drying mode; when the drying drum executes the drying program, the drying control method includes: The drying cylinder is controlled to switch between the circulating drying mode and the exhaust drying mode based on the humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder, the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air, and the power of the fan. The drying drum is controlled to switch between the circulating drying mode and the fresh air drying mode based on the surface temperature of the compressor.

[0008] When the drying cylinder operates in the circulating drying mode, the drying airflow can circulate in the circulating flow path; when the drying cylinder operates in the exhaust drying mode, the air inside the drying cylinder can be discharged through the exhaust flow path; when the drying cylinder operates in the fresh air drying mode, ambient air can enter the drying cylinder through the fresh air flow path; the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet of the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder is the temperature difference obtained by subtracting the temperature of the drying airflow at the outlet from the temperature of the drying airflow at the inlet of the drying cylinder.

[0009] Further optionally, controlling the drying drum to switch between the circulating drying mode and the exhaust drying mode based on the humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying drum, the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air, and the power of the fan includes: The system determines whether the drying airflow in the drying drum has reached a high temperature and high humidity state based on the humidity of the drying airflow and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air, and determines whether the fan has reached a high load state based on the power of the fan. When the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder reaches a high temperature and high humidity state, the exhaust airflow path is connected and the drying cylinder is put into the exhaust drying mode. When the fan reaches a high load, the circulation path is connected and the drying drum is put into the circulation drying mode.

[0010] Further optionally, the step of determining whether the drying airflow in the drying drum has reached a high temperature and high humidity state based on the humidity of the drying airflow and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air includes: The humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder and the temperature of the drying airflow at the air inlet and air outlet of the drying cylinder are obtained. Calculate the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air of the drying cylinder, and compare the humidity of the drying airflow with the preset humidity, the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air with the first preset temperature; When the humidity of the drying airflow is greater than the preset humidity and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air is greater than the first preset temperature, it is determined that the drying airflow in the drying cylinder has reached a high temperature and high humidity state.

[0011] Further optionally, determining whether the fan has reached a high load state based on the fan's power includes: Obtain the current power of the fan; Determine whether the current power has reached the preset power; When the current power reaches the preset power, it is determined that the fan has reached a high load state.

[0012] Further optionally, controlling the connection of the exhaust airflow path includes: Control the opening of the drying cylinder to be closed, control the opening of the idle cylinder to be open, control the main air inlet outlet connected to the drying cylinder to be closed and the main air outlet inlet to be open, and control the main air inlet outlet connected to the idle cylinder to be open and the main air outlet inlet to be closed. The control of the connectivity of the circulating flow path includes: The openings of the drying cylinder and the idle cylinder are both closed. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying cylinder are both opened. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle cylinder are both closed.

[0013] Further optionally, controlling the drying drum to switch between the circulating drying mode and the fresh air drying mode based on the surface temperature of the compressor includes: Obtain the current surface temperature of the compressor; Determine whether the current surface temperature is greater than a second preset temperature or whether the current surface temperature is less than a third preset temperature; When the current surface temperature is greater than the second preset temperature, the fresh air flow path is connected and the drying cylinder is put into the fresh air drying mode; When the current surface temperature is lower than the third preset temperature, the circulation path is connected and the drying drum is put into the circulation drying mode.

[0014] Further optionally, controlling the connection of the fresh air flow path includes: Control the opening of the drying cylinder to be closed, control the opening of the idle cylinder to be open, control the main air inlet outlet and the main air outlet inlet connected to the drying cylinder to be open, and control the main air inlet outlet connected to the idle cylinder to be closed and the main air outlet inlet to be open. The control of the connectivity of the circulating flow path includes: The openings of the drying cylinder and the idle cylinder are both closed. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying cylinder are both opened. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle cylinder are both closed.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the main advantages of the present invention are as follows: A circulating flow path can be formed between the drying drum and the main air duct, allowing the drying airflow to circulate and dry the clothes inside the drum; alternatively, an exhaust flow path can be formed between the drying drum, the main air duct, and the idle drum, allowing the air inside the drying drum to be discharged through the exhaust flow path, reducing the humidity of the drying airflow; or a fresh air flow path can be formed between the drying drum, the main air duct, and the idle drum, allowing ambient air to enter the drying drum through the fresh air flow path, improving the quality of the drying airflow; the structure of the exhaust and fresh air intake of the multi-drum washing machine has been optimized, improving the efficiency of exhaust and fresh air intake; According to actual needs, the corresponding flow paths can be connected to realize different drying modes and meet different drying requirements; the drying effect is improved and the drying time is shortened; within a limited space, the heat pump system is maximized and energy consumption is reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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; Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first air distribution component provided by the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first air distribution component provided by the present invention; 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; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of another embodiment of the air intake device provided by the present invention; 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; 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; 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; Figure 9a and Figure 9b This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention; Figure 10a This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the rotating air inlet baffle provided by the present invention; Figure 10b A schematic diagram of the structure of the air outlet baffle rotation embodiment provided by the present invention; Figure 11a A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the clothing processing device provided by the present invention in the exhaust drying mode; Figure 11b A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the clothing processing device provided by the present invention in the fresh air drying mode; 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; In the picture: 11-The first outer cylinder; 12-The first inner cylinder; 13-The second outer cylinder; 14-The second inner cylinder; 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; 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; 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; 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; 61-Fan; 62-Two-unit assembly; 621-Two-unit box; 622-Two-unit. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] In the existing technology, multi-drum washing machines can only achieve single-drum washing and single-drum washing and drying, and the drying mode is limited. To achieve multi-drum washing and drying, the required drying system structure is complex and the control process is cumbersome. In addition, a separate exhaust duct connected to the outside is required to discharge the high humidity drying airflow. The exhaust duct is only used when exhausting air, which occupies a certain amount of space and has low utilization rate. This invention creatively provides a clothing processing device with a drying function, comprising a main air duct, N clothing processing drums, N branch air inlets, N branch air outlets, a two-component assembly, a fan, and a compressor; the main air duct includes a main air inlet duct 23 and a main air outlet duct 43, the main air inlet duct 23 having N main air inlet outlets and one main air inlet duct 233, and the main air outlet duct 43 having N main air outlet inlets and one main air outlet; each clothing processing drum has an air inlet and an air outlet; the N main air inlet outlets and N air inlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air inlets; the N main air outlet inlets and N air outlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air outlets; The fan 61 is used to provide power to the drying airflow, and the two-unit assembly 62 and the fan 61 are connected to form an intermediate air duct; the main air inlet and the main air outlet are connected through the intermediate air duct; the two-unit assembly 62 includes two units 622, and the two units 622 and the compressor are connected through refrigerant pipes; The main air duct, N garment processing drums, N branch air inlets, and N branch air outlets are designed such that when the garment processing equipment is running the drying program, one of the N garment processing drums acts as a drying drum and the other as an idle drum. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying drum can be controlled to open or close. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle drum can also be controlled to open or close. The openings of the drying drum and the idle drum can also be controlled to open or close. This allows the drying drum and the main air duct to form a circulating flow path for the drying airflow to circulate between the drying drum and the main air duct, or the drying drum, the main air duct, and the idle drum to form an exhaust flow path for discharging the air inside the drying drum, or the drying drum, the main air duct, and the idle drum to form a fresh air flow path for introducing ambient air into the drying drum. Specifically, an air inlet baffle 31 is rotatably provided in the main air inlet duct 23, and the air inlet baffle 31 can be controlled to rotate to open or close the outlet of the main air inlet duct; an air outlet baffle 51 is rotatably provided in the main air outlet duct 43, and the air outlet baffle 51 can be controlled to rotate to open or close the inlet of the main air outlet duct. Doors are movably installed at the opening of the drying drum and the opening of the idle drum. The doors can be controlled to move, thereby opening or closing the corresponding opening. When the drying drum and the main air duct form a circulating flow path, the drying airflow can circulate in the circulating flow path, thereby drying the clothes in the drying drum; when the drying drum, the main air duct, and the idle drum form an exhaust flow path, the air in the drying drum can be discharged through the exhaust flow path, reducing the humidity of the drying airflow; when the drying drum, the main air duct, and the idle drum form a fresh air flow path, ambient air can enter the drying drum through the fresh air flow path, improving the quality of the drying airflow; the structure of exhaust and fresh air intake in multi-drum washing machines has been optimized, improving the efficiency of exhaust and fresh air intake; According to actual needs, the corresponding flow paths can be connected to realize different drying modes and meet different drying requirements; the drying effect is improved and the drying time is shortened; the heat pump system is maximized within a limited space, and energy consumption is reduced. Where N is a positive integer and N≥2; the drying drum is the clothing processing drum in the drying stage, and the idle drum is the clothing processing drum not in the drying stage; the ambient air is the air in the environment where the clothing processing equipment is located.

[0024] Furthermore, when the openings of the drying cylinder and the idle cylinder are both closed, the outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying cylinder are both open, and the outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle cylinder are both closed, a circulating flow path can be formed between the drying cylinder and the main air duct. When the opening of the drying cylinder is closed and the openings of the idle cylinders are all open, the outlet of the main air inlet connected to the drying cylinder is closed and the inlet of the main air outlet is open, and the outlet of the main air inlet connected to the idle cylinder is open and the inlet of the main air outlet is closed, an exhaust flow path can be formed between the drying cylinder, the main air duct, and the idle cylinder. When the opening of the drying cylinder is closed and the openings of the idle cylinders are all open, the outlet of the main air inlet duct connected to the drying cylinder and the inlet of the main air outlet duct are both open, and the outlet of the main air inlet duct connected to the idle cylinder is closed and the inlet of the main air outlet duct is open, a fresh air flow path can be formed between the drying cylinder, the main air duct and the idle cylinder.

[0025] <Clothing Disposal Tube> like Figure 8a , Figure 8b , Figure 9a and Figure 9b As 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. 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.

[0026] <Air Inlet Device> like Figures 1a to 5 As shown, the garment processing equipment includes an air inlet device, which includes a first air distribution assembly, a first air inlet duct 24, and a second air inlet 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 inlet duct 23. The first air inlet duct 24, the main air inlet duct 23, and the second air inlet duct 25 are arranged vertically and connected. The end of the first air inlet duct 24 away from the main air inlet duct 23 is connected to the first air inlet, and the end of the second air inlet duct 25 away from the main air inlet duct 23 is connected to the second air inlet. 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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. 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.

[0031] 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. 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. 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; 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; 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. 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.

[0032] 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; 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] <Air outlet device> like Figures 6a to 7 As shown, the garment processing equipment includes an air outlet device, which includes a second air distribution assembly, a first air outlet duct 44, and a second air outlet 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 air outlet duct 44, the main air outlet duct 43, and the second air outlet duct 45 are arranged vertically and connected. The end of the first air outlet duct 44 away from the main air outlet duct 43 is connected to the first air outlet, and the end of the second air outlet duct 45 away from the main air outlet duct 43 is connected to the second air outlet. 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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. 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.

[0039] 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

[0040] 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. 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.

[0041] <Wind turbine and two-phase components> like Figure 8a and Figure 10bAs 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. Specifically, the first garment processing drum, the first outlet air duct 44, the main outlet air duct 43, the fan 61, the two-component 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 garment processing drum can dry. The second garment processing drum, the second outlet air duct 45, the main outlet air duct 43, the fan 61, the two-component 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 garment processing 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 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.

[0042] 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 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.

[0043] The inlet baffle 31 and outlet baffle 51 are controlled to move, allowing any one of the garment processing drums to dry individually or multiple garment processing drums to dry simultaneously. Simultaneously, the flow rate of the drying airflow entering and exiting any garment processing 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 garment processing 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 garment processing drum.

[0044] <Drying Control Methods> like Figures 11a to 12 As shown, this embodiment also provides a drying control method for a garment processing device, wherein the garment processing device is any of the garment processing devices with drying functions described above; the garment processing device is provided with a drying program, which includes a circulating drying mode, an exhaust drying mode, and a fresh air drying mode; when the drying drum executes the drying program, the drying control method includes: S1. Based on the humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying drum, the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air, and the power of the fan, control the drying drum to switch between circulating drying mode and exhaust drying mode. S2. Based on the surface temperature of the compressor, control the drying drum to switch between circulating drying mode and fresh air drying mode; When the drying drum operates in circulating drying mode, the drying airflow can circulate in the circulating flow path; specifically, the drying airflow flows through the fan 61, the two heat exchangers 622, the main air inlet duct 23, the branch air inlet duct connected to the drying drum, the drying drum, the outlet air inlet duct connected to the drying drum, and the main air outlet duct 43; when the drying drum operates in exhaust drying mode, the air inside the drying drum can be discharged through the exhaust flow path; specifically, the drying airflow inside the drying drum enters the environment through the outlet air inlet duct connected to the drying drum, the main air outlet duct 43, the fan 61, the two heat exchangers 622, the main air inlet duct 23, the branch air inlet duct connected to the idle drum, and the idle drum; when the drying drum operates in new... In the air drying mode, ambient air can enter the drying cylinder through the fresh air flow path; ambient air enters the drying cylinder through the idle cylinder, the outlet air duct connected to the idle cylinder, the main outlet air duct 43, the fan 61, the two heat exchangers 622, the main inlet air duct 23, and the branch inlet air duct connected to the drying cylinder, and then enters the main outlet air duct 43 through the outlet air duct connected to the drying cylinder; when the drying cylinder is operating in the circulating drying mode, exhaust drying mode, or fresh air drying mode, the fan 61 and the compressor are both in operation; the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air of the drying airflow in the drying cylinder is the temperature difference obtained by subtracting the temperature of the drying airflow at the outlet from the temperature of the drying airflow at the inlet of the drying cylinder.

[0045] To address the problem that the drying drum cannot accurately and promptly switch between circulating drying mode and exhaust drying mode, this embodiment proposes that S1 includes: S11. Determine whether the drying airflow in the drying drum has reached a high temperature and high humidity state based on the humidity of the drying airflow and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air, and determine whether the fan has reached a high load state based on the power of the fan. S12. When the drying airflow inside the drying drum reaches a high temperature and high humidity state, control the exhaust airflow path to connect and make the drying drum run in exhaust drying mode. S13. When the fan reaches a high load, control the circulation path to connect and make the drying drum run in circulation drying mode.

[0046] Furthermore, S11 includes: S111. Obtain the humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying drum and the temperature of the drying airflow at the air inlet and air outlet of the drying drum. S112. Calculate the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air of the drying cylinder, and compare the humidity of the drying airflow with the preset humidity and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet airflow with the first preset temperature. S113. When the humidity of the drying airflow is greater than the preset humidity and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air is greater than the first preset temperature, it is determined that the drying airflow in the drying cylinder has reached a high temperature and high humidity state. In order to reduce the operating conditions of the two devices 622, it is necessary to control the drying cylinder to operate in the exhaust drying mode.

[0047] S11 also includes: Get the current power of the fan; Determine whether the current power has reached the preset power; When the current power reaches the preset power, the fan is determined to be in a high-load state. At the beginning of the exhaust drying mode, the power of the fan 61 is relatively low. As the humidity of the drying airflow in the drying drum decreases, the power of the fan 61 continuously increases. When the power of the fan 61 reaches the preset power, it can be determined that the high temperature and high humidity gas in the drying drum has been discharged.

[0048] Furthermore, the control of the exhaust flow path connection in S12 includes: Control the opening of the drying drum to be closed, control the opening of the idle drum to be open, control the main air inlet outlet connected to the drying drum to be closed and the main air outlet inlet to be open, and control the main air inlet outlet connected to the idle drum to be open and the main air outlet inlet to be closed. S12 controls the connectivity of the loop flow path, including: The openings of the drying drum and the idle drum are both closed. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying drum are both opened. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle drum are both closed.

[0049] To address the issue that the drying drum cannot accurately and promptly switch between circulating drying mode and fresh air drying mode, this embodiment proposes that S2 includes: S21. Obtain the current surface temperature of the compressor; S22. Determine whether the current surface temperature is greater than the second preset temperature or whether the current surface temperature is less than the third preset temperature; S23. When the current surface temperature is greater than the second preset temperature, control the fresh air flow path to be connected and make the drying cylinder run in fresh air drying mode. S24. When the current surface temperature is lower than the third preset temperature, control the circulation path to be connected and make the drying drum run in circulation drying mode.

[0050] Specifically, a temperature sensor is installed on the surface of the compressor. When the surface temperature of the compressor is high, the operation is unstable and the drying efficiency is low. It is necessary to control the drying drum to operate in the fresh air drying mode to reduce the surface temperature of the compressor and improve the drying efficiency. At the beginning of the fresh air drying mode, the surface temperature of the compressor is high. As ambient air is introduced, it exchanges heat with the surface of the compressor, and the surface temperature of the compressor continuously decreases. When the surface temperature of the compressor reaches the third preset temperature, it can be determined that there is no need to cool the surface of the compressor.

[0051] Furthermore, the control of the fresh air flow path connection in S23 includes: Control the opening of the drying drum to be closed, control the opening of the idle drum to be open, control the main air inlet outlet and the main air outlet inlet connected to the drying drum to be open, and control the main air inlet outlet connected to the idle drum to be closed and the main air outlet inlet to be open. S23 controls the connectivity of the circulating flow path, including: The openings of the drying drum and the idle drum are both closed. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying drum are both opened. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle drum are both closed.

[0052] 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 garment processing device with a drying function, characterized in that, It includes a main air duct, N garment processing drums, N branch air inlets, N branch air outlets, a two-phase assembly, a fan, and a compressor. The main air duct includes a main air inlet and a main air outlet. The main air inlet has N main air outlets and one main air inlet, and the main air outlet has N main air outlets and one main air outlet. Each garment processing drum has an air inlet and an air outlet. The N main air outlets and N air inlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air inlets. The N main air outlets and N air outlets are connected one-to-one through the N branch air inlets. The two-phase assembly is used to dehumidify and heat the drying airflow, the fan is used to provide power to the drying airflow, and the two-phase assembly and the fan are connected to form an intermediate air duct; the main air inlet and the main air outlet are connected through the intermediate air duct; the two-phase assembly includes two phases, and the two phases and the compressor are connected through a refrigerant pipe. The main air duct, N garment processing drums, N branch air inlets, and N branch air outlets are designed such that when the garment processing equipment is running the drying program, one of the N garment processing drums serves as the drying drum and the other as the idle drum. When the openings of the drying drum and the idle drum are both closed, the outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying drum are both open, and the outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle drum are both closed, a circulation path can be formed between the drying drum and the main air duct. When the opening of the drying cylinder is closed and the openings of the idle cylinders are all open, the outlet of the main air inlet connected to the drying cylinder is closed and the inlet of the main air outlet is open, and the outlet of the main air inlet connected to the idle cylinder is open and the inlet of the main air outlet is closed, the drying cylinder, the main air duct and the idle cylinder can form an exhaust flow path. When the opening of the drying cylinder is closed and the openings of the idle cylinders are all open, the outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying cylinder are both open, and the outlet of the main air inlet connected to the idle cylinder is closed and the inlet of the main air outlet is open, a fresh air flow path can be formed between the drying cylinder, the main air duct and the idle cylinder. Wherein, N is a positive integer and N≥2; the drying drum is a clothing processing drum in the drying stage, and the idle drum is a clothing processing drum not in the drying stage; the ambient air is the air in the environment where the clothing processing equipment is located.

2. The clothing processing equipment with drying function according to claim 1, characterized in that, An air inlet baffle is rotatably installed inside the main air inlet duct, and the air inlet baffle can be controlled to rotate to open or close the outlet of the main air inlet duct; An air outlet baffle is rotatably installed inside the main air outlet duct, and the air outlet baffle can be controlled to rotate to open or close the inlet of the main air outlet duct.

3. A drying control method for a garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing device is the garment processing device with drying function as described in any one of claims 1 to 2; the garment processing device is provided with a drying program, the drying program including a circulating drying mode, an exhaust drying mode and a fresh air drying mode; When the drying cylinder performs the drying program, the drying control method includes: The drying cylinder is controlled to switch between the circulating drying mode and the exhaust drying mode based on the humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder, the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air, and the power of the fan. Based on the surface temperature of the compressor, the drying drum is controlled to switch between the circulating drying mode and the fresh air drying mode; When the drying cylinder operates in the circulating drying mode, the drying airflow can circulate in the circulating flow path; when the drying cylinder operates in the exhaust drying mode, the air inside the drying cylinder can be discharged through the exhaust flow path; when the drying cylinder operates in the fresh air drying mode, ambient air can enter the drying cylinder through the fresh air flow path; the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet of the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder is the temperature difference obtained by subtracting the temperature of the drying airflow at the outlet from the temperature of the drying airflow at the inlet of the drying cylinder.

4. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of controlling the drying cylinder to switch between the circulating drying mode and the exhaust drying mode based on the humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder, the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air, and the power of the fan includes: The system determines whether the drying airflow in the drying drum has reached a high temperature and high humidity state based on the humidity of the drying airflow and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air, and determines whether the fan has reached a high load state based on the power of the fan. When the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder reaches a high temperature and high humidity state, the exhaust airflow path is connected and the drying cylinder is put into the exhaust drying mode. When the fan reaches a high load, the circulation path is connected and the drying drum is put into the circulation drying mode.

5. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder has reached a high temperature and high humidity state based on the humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air includes: The humidity of the drying airflow inside the drying cylinder and the temperature of the drying airflow at the air inlet and air outlet of the drying cylinder are obtained. Calculate the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air of the drying cylinder, and compare the humidity of the drying airflow with the preset humidity, the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air with the first preset temperature; When the humidity of the drying airflow is greater than the preset humidity and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet air is greater than the first preset temperature, it is determined that the drying airflow in the drying cylinder has reached a high temperature and high humidity state.

6. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the fan has reached a high load state based on the fan's power includes: Obtain the current power of the fan; Determine whether the current power has reached the preset power; When the current power reaches the preset power, it is determined that the fan has reached a high load state.

7. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control of the exhaust flow path connection includes: Control the opening of the drying cylinder to be closed, control the opening of the idle cylinder to be open, control the main air inlet outlet connected to the drying cylinder to be closed and the main air outlet inlet to be open, and control the main air inlet outlet connected to the idle cylinder to be open and the main air outlet inlet to be closed. The control of the connectivity of the circulating flow path includes: The openings of the drying cylinder and the idle cylinder are both closed. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying cylinder are both opened. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle cylinder are both closed.

8. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of controlling the drying drum to switch between the circulating drying mode and the fresh air drying mode based on the surface temperature of the compressor includes: Obtain the current surface temperature of the compressor; Determine whether the current surface temperature is greater than a second preset temperature or whether the current surface temperature is less than a third preset temperature; When the current surface temperature is greater than the second preset temperature, the fresh air flow path is connected and the drying cylinder is put into the fresh air drying mode; When the current surface temperature is lower than the third preset temperature, the circulation path is connected and the drying drum is put into the circulation drying mode.

9. The drying control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control of the fresh air flow path connection includes: Control the opening of the drying cylinder to be closed, control the opening of the idle cylinder to be open, control the main air inlet outlet and the main air outlet inlet connected to the drying cylinder to be open, and control the main air inlet outlet connected to the idle cylinder to be closed and the main air outlet inlet to be open. The control of the connectivity of the circulating flow path includes: The openings of the drying cylinder and the idle cylinder are both closed. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the drying cylinder are both opened. The outlet of the main air inlet and the inlet of the main air outlet connected to the idle cylinder are both closed.

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