Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothing processing device, which includes: a shell; a clothing processing drum, which is rotatably arranged in the shell; lifting ribs, which are arranged on the inner wall of the clothing processing drum, and a accommodating cavity is provided in the lifting ribs; at least one electrical component, which is placed in the accommodating cavity, and the electrical component includes two conductive contacts; a power supply unit, which is used to supply power to the electrical component, and the power supply unit includes two wiring terminals, which are connected to the two conductive contacts in a one-to-one correspondence. The electrical component includes a humidification module, which can achieve rapid humidification and improve humidification uniformity and humidification utilization rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular relates to a humidifying module of clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] Common methods of humidifying clothing include steam humidification and ultrasonic humidification. However, both humidification methods require devices located outside the drying drum. Steam humidification involves introducing steam into the front end of the drying drum through a steam pipe, while ultrasonic humidification involves placing an ultrasonic generator on a structural member at the front end of the drying drum, with the opening facing inward for ultrasonic humidification. However, these two humidification methods each have the following problems: the steam pipe for steam humidification is long, and some steam condenses inside the pipe, causing dripping, which affects humidification uniformity. Furthermore, the steam pipe outlet is located at the front end of the drying drum while the clothing is inside the drying drum, causing steam to condense in the glass bowl, resulting in poor steam utilization. Ultrasonic waves have lower penetration into clothing than steam, and the distance between the water mist at the front end of the drying drum and the clothing inside the drying drum is large, resulting in poor humidification effect and efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a humidification module of a clothes processing device to solve the problems of humidification uniformity and humidification utilization rate.

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0005] case;

[0006] a clothes processing drum rotatably disposed in the housing;

[0007] A lifting rib is provided on the inner wall of the clothes processing drum, and a receiving cavity is provided in the lifting rib;

[0008] At least one electrical device is placed in the accommodating cavity, and the electrical device includes two conductive contacts;

[0009] A power supply unit is used to supply power to the electrical device, and the power supply unit includes two wiring terminals, which are arranged in the accommodating cavity and electrically coupled with the two conductive contacts located in the accommodating cavity.

[0010] Further optionally, the lifting ribs are provided in plurality, each of the lifting ribs is provided with an electrical device, and the electrical device is a humidification module;

[0011] Preferably, the humidification module is detachably embedded in the accommodating cavity of the lifting rib;

[0012] Preferably, the humidification module is composed of a humidification water box, a water absorption core, and an ultrasonic oscillating plate. One end of the water absorption core is tightly fitted with the ultrasonic oscillating plate, and the other end extends into the humidification water box. The water absorption core is made of capillary material, and the humidification water box has a shape adapted to the accommodating cavity.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting rib is detachably provided on the clothes processing drum, and the humidifying module is detachably embedded in the accommodating cavity of the lifting rib and snapped together with the lifting rib.

[0014] Further optionally, the wiring terminal is provided with an attracting portion, and the conductive contact is provided with an attracted portion, and the attracting portion cooperates with the attracted portion to connect the wiring terminal with the corresponding conductive contact.

[0015] Further optionally, there are multiple lifting ribs, and the multiple lifting ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the clothing processing drum. The at least one electrical device includes multiple electrical devices, and the multiple electrical devices are accommodated in different accommodating cavities, or at least two of the multiple electrical devices are accommodated in the same accommodating cavity.

[0016] Further optionally, the power supply unit further includes:

[0017] Two conductive rings, the two conductive rings being spaced apart along the axial direction of the laundry processing drum, the two wiring terminals being connected to the two conductive rings in a one-to-one correspondence, the conductive rings being sleeved around the outer circumference of the laundry processing drum and fixed thereto, and the rotation of the laundry processing drum being able to drive the conductive rings to rotate;

[0018] Two power supply terminals are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two conductive rings. The power supply terminals are designed so that when the clothing processing drum rotates, the power supply terminals can contact the corresponding conductive rings, forming a current path between the power supply terminals and the corresponding conductive rings to supply power to the electrical devices connected to the two terminals.

[0019] Further optionally, the power supply terminal includes a conductive pulley, and when the laundry processing drum rotates, the conductive pulley can abut against the corresponding conductive ring and rotate synchronously in the opposite direction relative to the corresponding conductive ring.

[0020] Further optionally, the conductive pulley includes a bearing and a wheel body, the inner ring of the bearing is fixed in the housing at a position opposite to the conductive ring, the wheel body is fixed to the outer ring of the bearing, and the wheel body abuts against the conductive ring.

[0021] Further optionally, the conductive pulley also includes a plurality of springs, which are arranged between the wheel body and the outer ring of the bearing and are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the outer ring of the bearing, one end of the spring is connected to the wheel body, and the other end is connected to the outer ring of the bearing.

[0022] Further optionally, the laundry processing tub includes:

[0023] A front barrel portion, wherein the front barrel portion is provided with a clothing loading port, and the two conductive rings are located on the front barrel portion;

[0024] Two support assemblies are arranged in positions corresponding to the front cylinder portion in the shell and are located on both sides of the bottom of the front cylinder portion, for supporting the front cylinder portion. The support assembly includes a first fixed shaft and a support wheel rotatably arranged on the first fixed shaft, and at least one of the two conductive pulleys is rotatably fixed to the first fixed shaft.

[0025] Further optionally, the laundry processing tub includes:

[0026] A front barrel portion, wherein the front barrel portion is provided with a clothing loading port, and the two conductive rings are located on the front barrel portion;

[0027] Two second fixed shafts are placed in positions corresponding to the conductive ring in the shell, and the second fixed shafts are located on both sides of the bottom of the front cylinder. The two conductive pulleys are respectively fixed on the two second fixed shafts. The conductive pulleys and the conductive ring form a conductive path while supporting the front cylinder.

[0028] Further optionally, an insulating layer is provided between the two conductive rings and the clothes processing drum, and an insulating layer is provided between the two conductive rings.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are mainly:

[0030] The present invention provides a humidifying module for clothing processing equipment, which can realize rapid humidification and improve humidification uniformity and humidification utilization rate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can, without inventive effort, derive other implementation drawings based on the provided drawings.

[0032] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are intended only to complement the contents disclosed herein and to facilitate understanding and reading by persons familiar with the art. They are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention may be implemented and therefore have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modifications, changes in proportions, or adjustments in sizes, without affecting the efficacy and objectives of the present invention, shall still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed herein.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a humidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a humidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of power supply according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the positions of the conductive pulley and the clothes processing drum according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of a conductive pulley according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the installation of a conductive pulley according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a humidification flow chart of an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following describes the implementation of the present invention using specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art will readily understand the other advantages and benefits of the present invention from the disclosure herein. Obviously, the embodiments described are only a portion of the present invention, not all of it. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] The terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" used in the embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "A plurality" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0042] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein is merely a description of the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0043] It should also be noted that the terms "include," "comprises," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such product or system. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system comprising the element.

[0044] Example

[0045] An embodiment of the present invention provides a clothing processing device, preferably a drum dryer, which includes: a shell; a clothing processing drum 1, which is rotatably arranged in the shell, and the clothing processing drum 1 can be open at the top or open at the side; lifting ribs 2, which are arranged on the inner wall of the clothing processing drum 1, and a accommodating cavity is provided in the lifting ribs 2; at least one electrical device, which is placed in the accommodating cavity, and the electrical device can be a dryness judgment device, a fragrance enhancement device, a humidification module 3 or a weighing device, and the electrical device includes two conductive contacts 4; a power supply unit, which is used to supply power to the electrical device, and the power supply unit includes two wiring terminals, which are arranged on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity and are electrically coupled to the two conductive contacts 4 located in the accommodating cavity.

[0046] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the lifting ribs 2 are provided in plurality, and each lifting rib 2 is provided with an electrical device, and the electrical device is a humidification module 3, such as Figure 1 As shown, the humidification module 3 is detachably embedded in the accommodating cavity of the lifting rib 2, and its outer contour matches the lifting rib 2 and becomes a part of the lifting rib 2. The humidification module 3 is connected to the terminal block by magnetic attraction, and the humidification module 3 is removable, which is convenient for users to remove and fill water. Figure 2As shown, the humidification module 3 includes a humidification water box 5, a water absorption core 6, and an ultrasonic oscillating plate 7. One end of the water absorption core 6 is tightly attached to the ultrasonic oscillating plate 7, and the other end extends into the humidification water box 5. The water absorption core 6 is made of a capillary material with strong water absorption and can provide a water source for the ultrasonic oscillating plate 7. In another implementation of this embodiment, the lifting ribs 2 are detachably provided on the clothing treatment drum 1, and the humidification module 3 is detachably embedded in the accommodating cavity of the lifting ribs 2 and snapped together with the lifting ribs 2.

[0047] like Figure 7 As shown, when the clothes need to be humidified, the clothes processing drum 1 rotates synchronously, and the clothes are fully shaken out under the action of the lifting ribs 2. At this time, multiple humidification modules 3 can be controlled to start at the same time, and the water absorption core 6 continuously transports moisture to the ultrasonic oscillation plate 7. Water mist is continuously sprayed outward by the ultrasonic oscillation plate 7. Humidification ends after a minute, and the value range of a is 5-30. Since the clothes and the humidification module 3 are inside the clothes processing drum 1, this humidification method can make the clothes and the water mist fully mixed, and the humidification is more uniform and efficient.

[0048] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the wiring terminal is provided with an attraction portion, and the conductive contact 4 is provided with an attracted portion, and the attraction portion and the attracted portion cooperate to connect and conduct the wiring terminal with the corresponding conductive contact 4.

[0049] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, there are multiple lifting ribs 2, and the multiple lifting ribs 2 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the clothing processing drum 1. The at least one electrical device includes multiple electrical devices, and the multiple electrical devices are accommodated in different accommodating cavities, or at least two of the multiple electrical devices are accommodated in the same accommodating cavity.

[0050] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 3As shown, the power supply unit further includes two conductive rings 8 and two power supply terminals. The two conductive rings 8 are arranged around the circumference of the laundry treatment tub 1 and are fixed to the laundry treatment tub 1. The two conductive rings 8 are electrically connected to the two wiring terminals. Preferably, there are two wires axially connecting the conductive rings 8 and the wiring terminals on the outside of the laundry treatment tub 1. One end of the wire is connected to the conductive ring 8 and the other end is connected to the wiring terminal, thereby conducting the conductive ring 8 and the wiring terminal. The two power supply terminals are arranged on the outside of the two conductive rings 8 and are arranged one-to-one with the two conductive rings 8. The two power supply terminals are designed to always contact the corresponding conductive rings 8 when the two conductive rings 8 rotate with the laundry treatment tub 1, so as to form a current path between the two power supply terminals and the corresponding conductive rings 8. The two wiring terminals can supply power to the electrical devices connected thereto.

[0051] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the power supply terminal includes a conductive pulley 9, which is rotatably fixed at any position in the shell relative to the corresponding conductive ring 8. For example, the conductive pulley 9 can be fixed to the upper part, side or bottom of the clothing processing drum 1, and the conductive pulley 9 is in contact with the corresponding conductive ring 8. The conductive pulley 9 can rotate synchronously in the opposite direction relative to the corresponding conductive ring 8. The friction between the conductive pulley 9 and the conductive ring 8 is drum friction. Compared with traditional sliding friction, the conductive ring 8 has smaller power supply resistance and noise and is more wear-resistant.

[0052] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the conductive pulley 9 includes a bearing 10 and a wheel body 11. The inner ring of the bearing 10 is fixed at a position opposite to the conductive ring 8 in the housing, and the wheel body 11 is fixed to the outer ring of the bearing 10. The wheel body 11 abuts against the conductive ring 8.

[0053] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the conductive pulley 9 further includes a plurality of springs 12, which are disposed between the wheel body 11 and the outer ring of the bearing 10 and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the outer ring of the bearing 10. One end of the spring 12 is connected to the wheel body 11, and the other end is connected to the outer ring of the bearing 10. When the bearing 10 remains stationary, the wheel body 11 can move within a certain range, thereby ensuring close contact between the wheel body 11 and the conductive ring 8, ensuring a conductive state between the two. In addition, the outer ring of the bearing 10 and the inner ring of the bearing 10 are provided with metal balls, and the inner ring of the bearing 10, the metal balls, and the outer ring of the bearing 10 are also in a conductive state.

[0054] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, the clothing processing drum 1 includes: a front cylinder portion, the front cylinder portion is provided with a clothing loading port, the two conductive rings 8 are located in the front cylinder portion, the clothing processing drum 1 also includes two supporting assemblies, the two supporting assemblies are arranged at positions corresponding to the front cylinder portion in the shell, and are located on both sides of the bottom of the front cylinder portion, for supporting the front cylinder portion, the supporting assembly includes a first fixed shaft 13 and a support wheel rotatably arranged on the first fixed shaft 13, the axis of the first fixed shaft 13 is parallel to the axis of the clothing processing drum 1, at least one of the two conductive pulleys 9 is rotatably fixed to the first fixed shaft 13, for example: one of the two conductive pulleys 9 is fixed to one of the first fixed shafts 13, and the other is independently arranged, or the two conductive pulleys 9 are coaxially fixed to one of the first fixed shafts 13, or the two conductive pulleys 9 are respectively fixed on the two first fixed shafts 13. Preferably, the inner ring of the bearing 10 of the conductive pulley 9 is interference-mounted on the first fixed shaft 13. The first fixed shaft 13 can be made of metal. The inner ring of the bearing 10 and the first fixed shaft 13 are in a conductive state. A terminal is welded to the outer end of the first fixed shaft 13 and is connected to an external control unit 14 or a power supply through a wire. The power supply voltage is preferably below 36V.

[0055] In another implementation of this embodiment, the clothing processing drum 1 includes: a front barrel portion, the front barrel portion is provided with a clothing loading port, the two conductive rings 8 are located in the front barrel portion, and the clothing processing drum 1 also includes two second fixed shafts, which are placed in positions corresponding to the conductive rings 8 in the shell, and the second fixed shafts are located on both sides of the bottom of the front barrel portion, the axis of the second fixed shaft is parallel to the axis of the clothing processing drum 1, and the two conductive pulleys 9 are respectively fixed on the two second fixed shafts, and the conductive pulleys 9 and the conductive rings 8 form a conductive path while supporting the front barrel portion. The wheel body 11 of the conductive pulley 9 includes a conductive part and an elastic part. The conductive part is located in the middle of the wheel body 11 and is arranged along the circumferential direction of the wheel body 11. The elastic part is located on both sides of the circumference of the conductive part and is arranged along the circumferential direction of the wheel body 11. The conductive part is in contact with the conductive ring 8, or a groove is provided on the clothing processing drum 1, and the conductive ring 8 is provided in the groove. The conductive part protrudes from the elastic part and cooperates with the conductive ring 8 located in the groove, thereby achieving the effect of vibration reduction support while achieving conductivity.

[0056] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, an insulating layer is provided between the two conductive rings 8 and the laundry processing tub 1 , and an insulating layer is provided between the two conductive rings 8 , so as to avoid short circuit and leakage.

[0057] While the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been specifically illustrated and described above, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, configurations, or implementations described herein; rather, the present disclosure is intended to encompass various modifications and equivalent configurations within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The laundry processing device comprises: case; A clothes processing drum (1) rotatably disposed in the housing; A lifting rib (2) is provided on the inner wall of the clothes processing drum (1), and a receiving cavity is provided in the lifting rib (2); At least one electrical device is placed in the accommodating cavity, and the electrical device includes two conductive contacts (4); A power supply unit for supplying power to the electrical device, the power supply unit comprising two wiring terminals, the two wiring terminals being arranged in the accommodating cavity and electrically coupled to the two conductive contacts (4) located in the accommodating cavity; The power supply unit further includes: Two conductive rings (8), the two conductive rings (8) are spaced apart along the axial direction of the clothing processing drum (1), the two wiring terminals are connected to the two conductive rings (8) in a one-to-one correspondence, the conductive rings (8) are sleeved on the outer circumference of the clothing processing drum (1) and fixed to the clothing processing drum (1), and the rotation of the clothing processing drum (1) can drive the conductive rings (8) to rotate; Two power supply terminals, the two power supply terminals being arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two conductive rings (8), the power supply terminals being designed so that when the laundry treatment drum (1) rotates, the power supply terminals can contact the corresponding conductive rings (8), forming a current path between the power supply terminals and the corresponding conductive rings (8) to supply power to electrical devices connected to the two wiring terminals; The power supply terminal comprises a conductive pulley (9), and when the laundry treatment drum (1) rotates, the conductive pulley (9) can abut against the corresponding conductive ring (8) and rotate synchronously in the opposite direction relative to the corresponding conductive ring (8); The conductive pulley (9) comprises a bearing (10) and a wheel body (11), wherein the inner ring of the bearing (10) is fixed at a position opposite to the conductive ring (8) in the housing, and the wheel body (11) is fixed to the outer ring of the bearing (10), and the wheel body (11) abuts against the conductive ring (8); The wheel body (11) of the conductive pulley (9) comprises a conductive portion and an elastic portion, wherein the conductive portion is located in the middle of the wheel body (11) and is arranged along the circumferential direction of the wheel body (11), and the elastic portion is located on both sides of the circumference of the conductive portion and is arranged along the circumferential direction of the wheel body (11); The laundry treatment drum (1) comprises: A front barrel portion, the front barrel portion being provided with a clothing loading port, the two conductive rings (8) being located on the front barrel portion; Two support assemblies are arranged in positions corresponding to the front cylinder portion in the housing and located on both sides of the bottom of the front cylinder portion, and are used to support the front cylinder portion. The support assembly includes a first fixed shaft (13) and a support wheel rotatably arranged on the first fixed shaft (13), and at least one of the two conductive pulleys (9) is rotatably fixed to the first fixed shaft (13); Alternatively, the laundry processing drum (1) comprises: A front barrel portion, the front barrel portion being provided with a clothing loading port, the two conductive rings (8) being located on the front barrel portion; Two second fixed shafts are placed in positions corresponding to the conductive ring (8) in the housing, and the second fixed shafts are located on both sides of the bottom of the front cylinder. The two conductive pulleys (9) are respectively fixed on the two second fixed shafts. The conductive pulleys (9) and the conductive ring (8) form a conductive path while supporting the front cylinder.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that There are a plurality of lifting ribs (2), and each lifting rib (2) is provided with an electrical device, which is a humidifying module (3).

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The humidifying module (3) is detachably embedded in the accommodating cavity of the lifting rib (2).

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The humidification module (3) is composed of a humidification water box (5), a water absorption core (6), and an ultrasonic oscillation plate (7); one end of the water absorption core (6) is tightly fitted with the ultrasonic oscillation plate (7), and the other end extends into the humidification water box (5); the water absorption core (6) is made of capillary material, and the humidification water box (5) has a shape that is compatible with the accommodating cavity.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting rib (2) is detachably arranged on the clothes processing drum (1), and the humidifying module (3) is detachably embedded in the accommodating cavity of the lifting rib (2) and is snapped together with the lifting rib (2).

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting terminal is provided with an attracting portion, and the conductive contact (4) is provided with an attracted portion, and the attracting portion cooperates with the attracted portion to connect the connecting terminal with the corresponding conductive contact (4).

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of lifting ribs (2), and the plurality of lifting ribs (2) are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the clothing processing drum (1); the at least one electrical device includes a plurality of electrical devices, and the plurality of electrical devices are accommodated in different accommodating cavities, or at least two of the plurality of electrical devices are accommodated in the same accommodating cavity.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive pulley (9) further includes a plurality of springs (12), which are arranged between the wheel body (11) and the outer ring of the bearing (10), and are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the outer ring of the bearing (10). One end of the spring (12) is connected to the wheel body (11), and the other end is connected to the outer ring of the bearing (10).

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insulating layer is provided between the two conductive rings (8) and the laundry processing drum (1), and an insulating layer is provided between the two conductive rings (8).

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