Collecting device and laundry treating apparatus having the same

Abstract

The application discloses a collecting device and a clothes processing equipment with the same, which comprises a collector shell, a filter, and a flow dividing member provided with a first interface, a second interface and a third interface in communication with each other, wherein the first interface, the second interface and the third interface have different cross-sectional areas. According to the collecting device, the collector shell, the filter and the flow dividing member are arranged, so that two flow channels with different medium pressures are formed in the collecting device. In the case that the amount of microplastic fibers in the cavity is small, the medium flows through the first flow channel formed by the first interface, the second interface and the collector inlet. When the microplastic fibers in the cavity continuously accumulate and block the first flow channel, the medium flows through the second flow channel formed by the first interface, the third interface and the collecting cavity. The circulating waterway can still flow, so that the risk of failure of the clothes processing equipment is reduced, and the collecting efficiency and effect of the microplastic fibers are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing, and in particular to a collection device and clothing processing equipment having the same. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing environmental awareness, the issue of microplastic pollution in the environment has garnered more attention in recent years. The washing process of synthetic fibers in garment processing equipment releases a significant amount of microplastics, which has now been assessed as a major source of microplastics in the ocean. To address this problem, special filters need to be added to garment processing equipment to continuously filter the wash water during the washing process, thereby collecting the shed microfibers.

[0003] In related technologies, when washing clothes in clothing processing equipment, the equipment has low efficiency in capturing microplastic fibers that fall off the clothes, poor collection effect, and large discharge of microplastic fibers. In addition, in clothing processing equipment equipped with collection devices, the continuous accumulation of microplastic fibers can cause blockages in the water flow channels, leading to equipment malfunctions. Therefore, how to collect microplastic fibers while minimizing equipment malfunctions caused by microplastic fiber collection has become the technical problem to be solved in this application. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of this invention is to provide a collection device for clothing processing equipment. According to the invention, the collection device, by configuring a collector housing, a filter element, and a diverter element, forms two flow channels with different media pressures within the collection device. When the amount of microplastic fibers in the cavity is small, the media flows through the first flow channel formed by the first interface—second interface—collector inlet. When microplastic fibers continuously accumulate and block the first flow channel in the cavity, the media flows through the second flow channel of the first interface—third interface—cavity, maintaining the circulation of the water path. This reduces the risk of malfunction in the clothing processing equipment and improves the collection efficiency and effectiveness of microplastic fibers. The present invention also proposes a clothing processing device having the above-mentioned collection device.

[0005] A collection device for a garment processing equipment according to the present invention includes: a collector housing having a cavity formed therein and a collector inlet communicating with the cavity; a filter element disposed within the cavity and having a collection port communicating with the collector inlet; and a diverter element having a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface communicating with each other, the second interface communicating with the collection port through the collector inlet, and the third interface communicating with the cavity; wherein the cross-sectional areas of the first interface, the second interface, and the third interface are different.

[0006] This invention, by configuring a collector housing, a filter element, and a diverter element, and by constructing the cross-sectional areas of the first, second, and third interfaces of the diverter element to be different, enables the collection device to have a better diversion effect. The collection device has two flow channels for media flow. When the first flow channel is blocked, the media can continue to flow into the cavity through the second flow channel, ensuring the smooth flow of the circulating water in the clothing processing equipment and reducing the risk of malfunction due to flow channel blockage. Simultaneously, the cavity can still continue to collect microplastic fibers from the media, thereby improving the collection efficiency and effect of the collection device, reducing the amount of microplastic fibers emitted into the environment, and preventing microplastic fibers from adhering to the surface of clothing and causing pollution.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the collection device further includes: a flow detection device disposed between the second interface and the collector inlet and / or between the third interface and the cavity.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flow detection device includes: a detection housing having a detection cavity formed therein, a detection inlet and a detection outlet being provided on the detection housing, the detection inlet being connected to a second interface and the detection outlet being connected to the collector inlet, or the detection inlet being connected to the third interface and the detection outlet being connected to the cavity; and a detection unit being housed within the detection cavity and adapted to detect the flow rate of the medium flowing in from the detection inlet.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a flow-blocking member extending toward the interior of the detection cavity is formed inside the detection housing, and the flow-blocking member is disposed between the detection inlet and the detection unit.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flow obstruction element is constructed as a flow obstruction plate, and the projection of the flow obstruction plate in the thickness direction overlaps with the detection inlet.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first channel, a second channel and a third channel are formed in the diverter, one end of the first channel, one end of the second channel and one end of the third channel are connected to each other, the other end of the first channel is provided with the first interface, the other end of the second channel is provided with the second interface, and the other end of the third channel is provided with the third interface.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the second channel has a diameter that gradually increases from one end of the second channel toward the other end of the second channel.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the third channel has a diameter that gradually increases from one end of the third channel toward the other end of the third channel.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the first interface is d1, the diameter of the second interface is d2, and the diameter of the third interface is d3, satisfying: d1≤d2≤d3.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the third interface is formed on the top of the diverter and is open to the top.

[0016] The garment processing device according to the present invention is briefly described below.

[0017] The garment processing equipment according to the present invention is equipped with a collection device as described in any of the above embodiments. Because the garment processing equipment according to the present invention is equipped with a collection device as described in any of the above embodiments, the collection device in the garment processing equipment can reduce the risk of malfunction due to blockage by diverting the medium, and thus improve the working efficiency of the collection device. At the same time, because a flow detection device is provided, the user can clean and replace the collection device in a timely manner upon receiving an alarm from the flow detection device, thereby further reducing the risk of malfunction of the garment processing equipment and further improving the working efficiency of the collection device.

[0018] In summary, the collection device of the present invention includes a collector housing, a filter element, and a flow divider. A cavity is formed within the collector housing, and a collector inlet communicates with the cavity. The flow divider diverts the medium; the medium flows out from the second interface and enters the cavity through the collector inlet, where microplastic fibers are intercepted and collected by the filter element. When the amount of collected microplastic fibers in the cavity increases, causing blockage, the medium can continue to enter the cavity from the third interface to ensure the flow of circulating water in the garment processing equipment. Furthermore, when the cavity is blocked, a small portion of the medium can still flow out from the second interface. In this case, the flow detection device between the second interface and the collector inlet has difficulty detecting the flow. However, as more medium enters the second channel, the flow detection device between the third interface and the cavity can detect the flow rate, thereby improving the accuracy of the flow detection device. Users can clean and replace the collection device in a timely manner to reduce blockage failures and restore the cavity's efficient collection function.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a pumping medium to a collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a front view of the collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side view of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is according to the embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 AA section diagram; Figure 5 According to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 Middle BB section view; Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure label: Collection device 1, pump 2; Collector housing 11, cavity 111, Diverter 12, first channel 121, first interface 122, second channel 123, first diameter changing area 1231, second interface 124, third channel 125, second diameter changing area 1251, third interface 126. Flow detection device 13, detection housing 131, flow obstruction component 1311, detection inlet 132, detection outlet 133, detection unit 134. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0023] With increasing environmental awareness, the issue of microplastic pollution in the environment has garnered more attention in recent years. The washing process of synthetic fibers in garment processing equipment releases a significant amount of microplastics, which has now been assessed as a major source of microplastics in the ocean. To address this problem, special filters need to be added to garment processing equipment to continuously filter the wash water during the washing process, thereby collecting the shed microfibers.

[0024] In related technologies, when washing clothes in clothing processing equipment, the equipment has low efficiency in capturing microplastic fibers that fall off the clothes, poor collection effect, and large discharge of microplastic fibers. In addition, in clothing processing equipment equipped with collection devices, the continuous accumulation of microplastic fibers can cause blockages in the water flow channels, leading to equipment malfunctions. Therefore, how to collect microplastic fibers while reducing equipment malfunctions caused by microplastic fiber collection has become the technical problem to be solved in this application.

[0025] The following is for reference. Figures 1-6 A collection device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0026] The collection device 1 according to the present invention includes a collector housing 11. A cavity 111 and a collector inlet are formed within the collector housing 11, and the cavity 111 communicates with the collector inlet. The collector housing 11 can be used to install and support some other components of the collection device 1 and protect the components within the housing from external interference. The cavity 111 is suitable for accommodating some other components of the collection device 1 to collect microplastic fibers in the wash water. Furthermore, the garment processing equipment of the present invention includes a dispensing box, which can be integrally constructed with the collector housing 11 or snap-fitted to the collector housing 11. A dispensing area and a filtering area are formed within the dispensing box. The dispensing area is provided with a dispensing area inlet and a dispensing area outlet. Garment detergent can be added from the dispensing area inlet, and the cavity 111 communicates with the dispensing area outlet. The medium can flow through the cavity 111, mix with the garment detergent, and flow out from the dispensing area outlet of the dispensing box, thereby returning to the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0027] The collection device 1 according to the present invention further includes a filter element. In this invention, the filter element is disposed within the cavity 111, and the filter element has a collection port that communicates with the collector inlet, meaning that media can flow from the collector inlet to the filter element. The filter element functions to filter microplastic fibers. More specifically, when the media enters the collection port from the collector inlet, the microplastic fibers in the media are intercepted by the filter element, and the filtered media flows out of the cavity 111 and then flows back into the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing device from the outlet of the dispensing area of ​​the dispensing box.

[0028] The collecting device 1 according to the present invention further includes a diverting component 12. The diverting component 12 of the present invention is provided with a first interface 122, a second interface 124, and a third interface 126 that are interconnected. The medium can be transported to the first interface 122 under the action of the pump 2. The second interface 124 is connected to the collector inlet, and further, the medium can flow from the second interface 124 to the collector inlet. The third interface 126 is connected to the cavity 111, and further, the medium can enter the cavity 111 from the third interface 126. The cross-sectional areas of the first interface 122, the second interface 124, and the third interface 126 are different, so that the pressure of the medium at the first interface 122, the second interface 124, and the third interface 126 is different, thereby enhancing the diverting effect of the diverting component 12. Since the second interface 124 is connected to the collector inlet and the third interface 126 is connected to the cavity 111, two flow channels are formed in the collection device 1 through which the medium can flow. When the first flow channel is blocked, the medium can flow into the cavity 111 from the second flow channel, ensuring the circulation of the water path in the clothing processing equipment and enabling the cavity 111 to continue collecting microplastic fibers in the medium, thereby improving the collection efficiency and collection effect.

[0029] This invention, by configuring a collector housing 11, a filter element, and a diverter element 12, and by constructing the cross-sectional areas of the first interface 122, the second interface 124, and the third interface 126 of the diverter element 12 to be different, enables the collection device 1 to have a better diversion function. The collection device 1 has two flow channels for the medium to flow. When the first flow channel is blocked, the medium can continue to flow into the cavity 111 through the second flow channel, ensuring the smooth flow of the circulating water in the clothing processing equipment and reducing the risk of malfunction due to flow channel blockage. At the same time, the cavity 111 can still continue to collect microplastic fibers in the medium, thereby improving the collection efficiency and collection effect of the collection device 1, reducing the amount of microplastic fibers emitted to the outside, and preventing microplastic fibers from adhering to the surface of clothing and causing pollution.

[0030] In another specific embodiment of the present invention, a fixing nozzle is provided at the collection port of the filter element. The fixing nozzle is constructed of a rigid material. The fixing nozzle is designed to engage with the filter inlet in the filter area of ​​the dispensing box to detachably install the filter element at the filter inlet. By providing the fixing nozzle, the disassembly and installation of the filter element are made easier, thereby improving the user's operational convenience and enhancing the user experience.

[0031] In another specific embodiment of the invention, the filter element is constructed as a flexible element, which can be connected to the collector housing 11. The flexible element can swing with the flow direction of the medium to reduce the impact of the medium on the flexible element, thereby extending the service life of the collection device 1.

[0032] The collection device 1 according to the present invention further includes a flow detection device 13. In this invention, the flow detection device 13 can be disposed only between the second interface 124 and the collector inlet to detect the flow rate of the medium between the second interface 124 and the collector inlet; the flow detection device 13 can also be disposed only between the third interface 126 and the cavity 111 to detect the flow rate of the medium between the third interface 126 and the cavity 111; the arrangement of the flow detection device 13 can also be such that a flow detection device 13 is disposed between the second interface 124 and the collector inlet, and also between the third interface 126 and the cavity 111, to detect the flow rate of the medium between the second interface 124 and the collector inlet, and between the third interface 126 and the cavity 111. The flow detection device 13 can detect the flow rate of the medium flowing through it in real time and promptly alarm to remind the user to clean and replace the collection device 1, thereby avoiding blockage of the circulating water path in the clothing processing equipment and improving the working efficiency of the collection device 1.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flow detection device 13 includes a detection housing 131 and a detection unit 134. In the present invention, a detection cavity is formed inside the detection housing 131, and a detection inlet 132 and a detection outlet 133 are provided on the detection housing 131. The medium can flow into the flow detection device 13 from the detection inlet 132 and flow out from the detection outlet 133. The detection inlet 132 can be connected to the second interface 124, and the detection outlet 133 can be connected to the collector inlet. That is, the medium flows sequentially through the second interface 124, the detection inlet 132, the detection outlet 133, and the collector inlet. The corresponding flow detection device 13 is set between the second interface 124 and the collector inlet. The detection inlet 132 can also be connected to the third interface 126, and the detection outlet 133 can be connected to the cavity 111. That is, the medium flows sequentially through the third interface 126, the detection inlet 132, the detection outlet 133, and the cavity 111. The corresponding flow detection device 13 is set between the third interface 126 and the cavity 111. In this invention, the detection unit 134 is housed in the detection cavity, and the detection unit 134 is suitable for detecting the flow rate of the medium flowing in from the detection inlet 132. By setting the detection unit 134, the flow detection device 13 can automatically detect the flow rate of the medium and promptly remind the user to clean and replace the collection device 1.

[0034] Furthermore, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the flow detection device 13 can be configured as a flow meter, which has the advantages of robust structure, convenient maintenance, large measurement range and high measurement accuracy.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a flow-blocking member 1311 extending toward the interior of the detection cavity is formed within the detection housing 131, and the flow-blocking member 1311 is disposed between the detection inlet 132 and the detection unit 134 to reduce the medium flow rate between the detection inlet 132 and the detection unit 134. It is understood that because the diameters of the first interface 122, the second interface 124, and the third interface 126 in the diverter 12 are small, when the medium flows out from the second interface 124 and the third interface 126, the pressure and velocity of the medium are high. Locally, the medium may directly and rapidly impact the detection inlet 132 from the second interface 124 and the third interface 126, resulting in inaccurate measurement results from the flow detection device 13. By placing the flow-blocking element 1311 between the detection inlet 132 and the detection unit 134, the medium flowing out at high speed from the second interface 124 and the third interface 126 can be slowed down by the flow-blocking element 1311. This prevents the medium from directly impacting the detection inlet 132 due to excessive flow velocity, thereby improving the detection accuracy of the flow detection device 13 and increasing the reliability of the collection device 1. In addition, the flow-blocking element 1311 can also prevent the medium from directly impacting the inner wall of the detection housing 131, protecting the detection housing 131 from impact damage, thereby extending the service life of the detection device and reducing maintenance costs.

[0036] In one specific embodiment of the present invention, the flow obstruction element 1311 can be constructed as a labyrinth-type flow obstruction element 1311, which forms a labyrinth flow channel with multiple inlets and outlets. These multiple inlets and outlets give the labyrinth flow channel better anti-clogging performance. The labyrinth flow channel can make the medium flow in a turbulent state, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing velocity and ensuring uniform water output. In another specific embodiment of the present invention, the flow obstruction element 1311 can be constructed as having a flexible flow obstruction plate formed on the inner wall of the detection housing 131. The flexible flow obstruction plate can block the impact force of the medium, and it can swing with the flow direction of the medium, increasing the depth and range of scouring by the medium, thereby increasing the obstruction area and enhancing the obstruction effect.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flow-blocking element 1311 is constructed as a flow-blocking plate, and the projection of the flow-blocking plate in the thickness direction overlaps with the detection inlet 132. By constructing the flow-blocking element 1311 as a flow-blocking plate, and ensuring that the medium flowing out of the detection inlet 132 is blocked at the flow-blocking plate, the flow-blocking effect of the flow-blocking plate on the medium is improved. This achieves that the medium is depressurized and slowed down before passing through the detection unit 134, thereby making the detection results of the detection unit 134 more accurate.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a first channel 121, a second channel 123, and a third channel 125 are formed within the diverter 12. One end of the first channel 121, one end of the second channel 123, and one end of the third channel 125 are interconnected, forming a three-way structure. A first interface 122 is provided at the other end of the first channel 121, a second interface 124 is provided at the other end of the second channel 123, and a third interface 126 is provided at the other end of the third channel 125. Furthermore, since the second interface 124 is connected to the collector inlet and the third interface 126 is connected to the cavity 111, the collecting device 1 of the present invention forms two flow channels through which the medium can flow, namely the first interface 122—the first channel 121 of the diverter 12—the second channel 123—the second interface 124—the collector inlet—the cavity 111, and the first interface 122—the first channel 121 of the diverter 12—the third channel 125—the third interface 126—the cavity 111. By setting the first channel 121, the second channel 123, and the third channel 125 of the diversion component 12, the medium can enter the cavity 111 through different channels, realizing the diversion function of the diversion component 12. By increasing the number of channels, even if the first channel is blocked, the medium can flow normally in the second channel, and the circulating water circuit in the clothing processing equipment can still work normally. This prevents the clothing processing equipment from malfunctioning due to channel blockage, reduces maintenance costs, and at the same time ensures that the collection of microplastic fibers is not interrupted, thus enhancing the collection effect of the collection device 1.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the second channel 123 has a gradually increasing diameter from one end of the second channel 123 toward the other end, i.e., at least a portion of the second channel 123 is configured as a first variable diameter region 1231. By setting the first variable diameter region 1231, when the medium flows into the second channel 123, the pressure of the medium gradually decreases and the flow velocity gradually decreases as the diameter of the first variable diameter region 1231 gradually increases, thereby allowing the medium to gradually fill the cavity 111 and reducing the risk of channel blockage, ensuring the diversion flow rate of the medium, and facilitating the full collection of microplastic fibers in the medium within the cavity 111. At the same time, it also facilitates the acceleration of diverting the medium from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 into the second channel 123, thereby improving the working efficiency of the collection device 1. In addition, after the first variable diameter region 1231 depressurizes and slows down the medium, it also reduces the impact of the medium on the cavity 111, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the collection device 1.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the third channel 125 has a gradually increasing diameter from one end of the third channel 125 toward the other end, i.e., at least a portion of the third channel 125 is configured as a second variable diameter region 1251. Similarly, by providing the second variable diameter region 1251, when the medium flows into the third channel 125, the pressure and flow rate of the medium gradually decrease as the diameter of the second variable diameter region 1251 gradually increases. This allows the medium to gradually fill the cavity 111, reducing the risk of channel blockage and ensuring the diversion flow rate of the medium. This facilitates the full collection of microplastic fibers in the medium within the cavity 111. Simultaneously, it also facilitates accelerating the diversion of the medium from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 into the third channel 125, thereby improving the working efficiency of the collection device 1. Furthermore, the pressure reduction and deceleration of the medium by the second variable diameter region 1251 also weakens the impact of the medium on the cavity 111, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the collection device 1.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the first interface 122 is d1, the diameter of the second interface 124 is d2, and the diameter of the third interface 126 is d3, satisfying that d1≤d2≤d3. By setting the diameters of the first interface 122, the second interface 124, and the third interface 126 within the above range, when the medium enters the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 from the first interface 122, and then enters the second channel 123 or the third channel 125 from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12, the flow rate and pressure of the medium can be reduced, thereby ensuring the smooth diversion of the medium. It is also understandable that when the medium enters the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 from the first interface 122, the deceleration and pressure relief intensity of the medium after being diverted from the first channel 121 to the third channel 125 is greater than that of the medium after being diverted from the first channel 121 to the second channel 123. This allows the medium to flow into the second channel 123 first after exiting the first channel 121 of the diverter 12, instead of entering the third channel 125. Only when the pressure in the cavity 111 increases due to severe blockage will the medium be unable to continue flowing into the second channel 123, and at this time the medium will be diverted from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 to the third channel 125. This is beneficial for making full use of the collection capacity of the cavity 111 and extending the service life of the cavity 111. At the same time, it can also prevent the flow detection device 13 between the third interface 126 and the cavity 111 from being falsely triggered.

[0042] Furthermore, the working process of the collection device 1 in this invention is as follows: Under normal conditions, the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 allows for the flow of the medium. The medium enters the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 along the first interface 122, and after being diverted, it enters the second channel 123 from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12. After exiting from the second interface 124, it enters the cavity 111 through the collector inlet to complete the collection of microplastic fibers in the medium. When the amount of microplastic fibers collected in the cavity 111 gradually increases, causing the cavity 111 to become blocked, the medium can no longer enter the cavity 111 from the second channel 123. At this time, the medium in the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 can enter the third channel 125 from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 through the diverting action, thereby allowing the medium to flow smoothly, ensuring the smooth flow of the circulating water circuit in the clothing processing equipment, and avoiding the medium from continuing to enter the second channel 123, which would cause excessive pressure in the second channel 123 and damage the pipes, thereby extending the service life of the diverter 12. Meanwhile, when the cavity 111 is blocked, the flow detection device 13 can detect the abnormal flow of the medium and alarm the user. After the user cleans and replaces the collection device 1, the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 returns to normal operation, and the medium enters the second channel 123 from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 again, so as to ensure the safe use of the clothing processing equipment and the efficient operation of the collection device 1.

[0043] Furthermore, in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the cross-sectional shapes of the first interface 122, the second interface 124, and the third interface 126 can be constructed as circles, ellipses, and regular polygons, so that the diversion component 12 can meet different pressure resistance and size requirements, thereby adapting to more types of collection devices 1 and clothing processing equipment.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a third interface 126 in the diverter 12 is formed at the top of the diverter 12 and is open to the top. By forming the third interface 126 at the top of the diverter 12 and opening it to the top, the pressure required to force the medium to flow from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 into the third channel is increased. This ensures that when the collection device 1 is working normally, the medium can only flow from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 into the second channel 123, and will not flow from the first channel 121 of the diverter 12 into the third channel 125. This enhances the diversion function of the diverter 12, improves the working efficiency of the collection device 1, and avoids the false alarm of the flow detection device 13, thus increasing the reliability of the collection device 1.

[0045] The garment processing device according to the present invention is briefly described below.

[0046] The garment processing equipment according to the present invention is provided with a collection device 1 as described in any of the above embodiments. Because the garment processing equipment according to the present invention is provided with a collection device 1 as described in any of the above embodiments, the collection device 1 in the garment processing equipment can reduce the risk of malfunction due to blockage by diverting the medium, and thus improve the working efficiency of the collection device 1. At the same time, because a flow detection device 13 is provided, the user can clean and replace the collection device 1 in a timely manner upon receiving an alarm from the flow detection device 13, thereby further reducing the risk of malfunction of the garment processing equipment and further improving the working efficiency of the collection device 1.

[0047] In summary, the collection device 1 of the present invention includes a collector housing 11 and a filter diverter 12. The collector housing 11 contains a cavity 111 and a collector inlet communicating with the cavity 111. The diverter 12 diverts the medium; the medium flows out from the second interface 124 and enters the cavity 111 through the collector inlet, where the microplastic fibers in the medium are intercepted and collected by the filter. When the amount of collected microplastic fibers in the cavity 111 increases, causing blockage, the medium can continue to enter the cavity 111 from the third interface 126 to ensure the flow of the circulating water path in the garment processing equipment. Furthermore, when the cavity 111 is blocked, a small amount of medium can still flow out from the second interface 124. At this time, the flow detection device 13 between the second interface 124 and the collector inlet has difficulty detecting the flow. However, as the amount of medium entering the second channel 123 increases, the flow detection device 13 between the third interface 126 and the cavity 111 can detect the flow of the medium, thereby improving the accuracy of the flow detection device 13. Users can clean and replace the collection device 1 in a timely manner to reduce the occurrence of blockage failures and restore the efficient collection operation of the cavity 111.

[0048] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0049] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0050] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0051] In the description of this invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0052] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0054] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A collection device for a garment processing equipment, characterized in that, include: A collector housing, wherein a cavity is formed within the collector housing and a collector inlet communicating with the cavity; A filter element, wherein the filter element is disposed within the cavity and the filter element is provided with a collection port communicating with the inlet of the collector; The diverter includes a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface that communicate with each other. The second interface communicates with the collection port through the collector inlet, and the third interface communicates with the cavity. The cross-sectional areas of the first interface, the second interface, and the third interface are different; The diameter of the first interface is d1, the diameter of the second interface is d2, and the diameter of the third interface is d3, satisfying: d1≤d2≤d3.

2. The collection device for clothing processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A flow detection device is disposed between the second interface and the collector inlet and / or between the third interface and the cavity.

3. The collection device for clothing processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flow detection device includes: A detection housing has a detection cavity formed inside it. The detection housing is provided with a detection inlet and a detection outlet. The detection inlet is connected to the second interface and the detection outlet is connected to the collector inlet, or the detection inlet is connected to the third interface and the detection outlet is connected to the cavity. A detection unit, which is housed within the detection cavity and is adapted to detect the flow rate of the medium flowing in from the detection inlet.

4. The collection device for clothing processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, A flow-blocking element is formed inside the detection housing and extends toward the interior of the detection cavity. The flow-blocking element is disposed between the detection inlet and the detection unit.

5. The collection device for a garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flow-blocking component is constructed as a flow-blocking plate, and the projection of the flow-blocking plate in the thickness direction overlaps with the detection inlet.

6. The collection device for a garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diverter has a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. One end of the first channel, one end of the second channel, and one end of the third channel are connected to each other. The other end of the first channel is provided with the first interface, the other end of the second channel is provided with the second interface, and the other end of the third channel is provided with the third interface.

7. The collection device for a garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least a portion of the second channel has a diameter that gradually increases from one end of the second channel toward the other end of the second channel.

8. The collection device for a garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least a portion of the third channel has a diameter that gradually increases from one end of the third channel toward the other end of the third channel.

9. The collection device for a garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The third interface is formed on the top of the diverter and is open to the top.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the collection device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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