Washing device with drying function and drying method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing device and a drying method with a drying function. The washing device includes: a first housing portion, which includes a housing chamber; a washing drum rotatably disposed in the housing chamber, the wall of the washing drum being provided with a plurality of flow holes, the flow holes being connected to the housing chamber; a drying assembly disposed in the first housing portion, the drying assembly including an air duct component, the air duct component being provided with an air duct outlet, the air outlet direction of the air duct outlet being toward the interior of the washing drum; and an air guide assembly including an air guide plate rotatably disposed at the air duct outlet, the air guide plate being rotated to adjust the air outlet angle of the air duct outlet. The present invention can adjust the air outlet angle of the air duct outlet by using the air guide plate at the air duct outlet, thereby improving the drying uniformity of the laundry in the washing drum.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing equipment, and in particular to a washing equipment with a drying function and a drying method. Background Art

[0002] As people's pace of life accelerates, their awareness of time becomes increasingly important, and time-saving and labor-saving structural models are becoming more popular among users. Washing equipment, such as washing machines or shoe washers, has become widely used.

[0003] In related technologies, washing machines achieve automatic drying of laundry by adding a drying function. However, since laundry is randomly placed in the washing drum and the drying duct's air outlet angle is usually fixed, some parts of the laundry are not reached by the drying airflow, resulting in poor drying uniformity and unsatisfactory drying results. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the problem that the air outlet angle of the drying air duct of the washing equipment in the related art is fixed, resulting in poor drying uniformity and unsatisfactory drying effect of the laundry, the first aspect of the present invention provides a washing equipment with a drying function, the washing equipment comprising:

[0005] A first housing portion having an accommodating cavity therein;

[0006] A washing tub is rotatably disposed in the accommodating cavity, wherein a wall of the washing tub is provided with a plurality of flow holes, and the flow holes are communicated with the accommodating cavity;

[0007] a drying assembly disposed in the first housing portion, the drying assembly including an air duct component, the air duct component being provided with an air duct outlet, the air outlet of the air duct outlet being directed toward the interior of the washing tub;

[0008] The wind guide assembly includes a wind guide plate, which is rotatably arranged at the air duct outlet. The rotation of the wind guide plate can adjust the air outlet angle of the air duct outlet.

[0009] In some embodiments, the washing tub is provided with a loading port, the washing tub is provided with a loading port, the air duct component is arranged around the loading port along the circumferential direction of the washing tub, the air duct component is provided with an air duct outlet, and the air duct outlet is opened on a side of the air duct component facing the loading port;

[0010] The air duct component includes a first end and a second end along the axis of the washing drum. A support is provided at a position of the first end corresponding to the air duct outlet. The air guide plate is provided on the support and rotates with the support as the rotation center.

[0011] In some embodiments, the drying assembly further includes a driving component, which is connected to the air guide plate and is used to drive the air guide plate to rotate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the washing device includes a laundry detection device and a control device, wherein the laundry detection device is provided above the washing tub and is used to detect the position of the laundry in the washing tub;

[0013] The control device is configured to adjust a rotation angle of the air guide plate according to a position of the laundry detected by the laundry detection device.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air duct component includes a first air duct arm, a connecting air duct, and a second air duct arm connected in sequence, and the connecting air duct is provided with an air duct inlet;

[0015] The drying assembly further includes a fan component, the air duct inlet is connected to the air outlet end of the fan component, and the first air duct arm and the second air duct arm are respectively provided with the air duct outlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first air duct arm and the second air duct arm are symmetrically arranged about the connecting air duct, the first air duct arm and the second air duct arm are arranged along the circumferential direction of the washing drum, and the curvature of the first air duct arm and the second air duct arm is adapted to the curvature of the washing drum, there are multiple air duct outlets, and the multiple air duct outlets are spaced apart along the length direction of the first air duct arm and the second air duct arm, and there are multiple air guide components, and the multiple air guide components are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple air duct outlets.

[0017] In some embodiments, the fan component is disposed in a position within the first housing portion corresponding to the wall of the washing tub, and the air duct component includes an upper air duct cover and a lower air duct cover disposed along the axial direction of the washing tub, wherein the lower air duct cover is disposed close to the fan component.

[0018] The air duct lower cover includes a first lower cover portion corresponding to the first air duct arm, a second lower cover portion corresponding to the second air duct arm, and a third lower cover portion corresponding to the connecting air duct, the third lower cover portion is recessed toward the direction close to the fan component to form a concave cavity, the air duct inlet is formed at the lowest position of the concave cavity, and the concave cavity includes a first curved air guide surface and a second curved air guide surface, the first curved air guide surface is located between the air duct inlet and the first lower cover portion, and the second curved air guide surface is located between the air duct inlet and the second lower cover portion.

[0019] In some embodiments, the drying assembly further includes a heating component, which is disposed in the concave cavity and opposite to the air duct inlet.

[0020] In some embodiments, the washing device includes a second housing portion, wherein a mounting cavity is formed inside the second housing portion, and a side opening communicating with the mounting cavity is formed on a side portion of the second housing portion;

[0021] The first housing portion is drawable and disposed in the mounting cavity through the side opening. A top opening communicating with the accommodating cavity is formed on the top of the first housing portion. The first housing portion has a pushed-in state and a pulled-out state. When the first housing portion is in the pushed-in state, the top opening is inside the mounting cavity. When the first housing portion is in the pulled-out state, the top opening is outside the mounting cavity.

[0022] An exhaust channel is also provided inside the first shell part, which connects the accommodating cavity with the external environment. The air inlet end of the exhaust channel is located at the bottom of the accommodating cavity, and the air outlet end of the exhaust channel is located above the side of the first shell part.

[0023] In some embodiments, the washing device includes an upper cover seat and an upper cover arranged on the upper cover seat, the upper cover seat is arranged at the top opening of the first housing portion, the air duct component is arranged below the upper cover seat, the upper cover seat is provided with an upper cover opening corresponding to the feeding port, and the upper cover is hinged at the upper cover opening for opening or closing the upper cover opening;

[0024] And / or, the washing device further includes a first brush assembly and a second brush assembly, the plurality of first brush assemblies are arranged on the inner circumferential wall of the washing tub, and the second brush assembly is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the washing tub.

[0025] The second aspect of the present invention proposes a drying method for a washing device with a drying function, which is used to control any washing device with a drying function proposed in the first aspect of the present invention. The drying method includes: obtaining the position of the laundry in the washing drum, and adjusting the rotation angle of the air guide plate according to the position of the laundry.

[0026] In some embodiments, obtaining the position of the laundry in the washing tub and adjusting the rotation angle of the air guide plate according to the position of the laundry includes:

[0027] determining the position of the laundry in the washing tub by a laundry detection device;

[0028] determining the distance of the laundry relative to the laundry detection device according to the position of the laundry in the washing tub;

[0029] The rotation angle of the air deflector is determined according to the formula: θ = arctan(H / L), where L is the distance between the laundry and the laundry detection device, H is the distance between the laundry detection device and the bottom of the washing tub, and θ is the deflection angle of the air deflector relative to the initial position;

[0030] The air guide plate is controlled to rotate according to a determined deflection angle θ.

[0031] The technical solution of the present invention may include the following beneficial effects: the washing device with drying function of the present invention is provided with a rotatable air guide plate at the outlet of the air duct, and the air outlet angle is adjusted by adjusting the angle of the air guide plate, so that the air outlet angle can be automatically adjusted according to the position of the laundry in the washing drum, thereby improving the drying uniformity of the laundry in the washing drum.

[0032] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0034] Figure 1 is an overall diagram of a washing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 2 1 is a partial exploded view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 3 is an exploded view of an air duct component according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 4 is a top view of some components of a washing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 AA section view.

[0039] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 BB sectional view (the air guide plate is at the initial rotation angle).

[0040] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 BB sectional view (the air guide plate is at a rotation angle θ).

[0041] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 CC section view.

[0042] Figure 9 FIG. 1 is a bottom view of some components of a washing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0043] Figure 10 The figure is a schematic diagram showing the calculation principle of the air deflector rotation angle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0044] Figure 11 The figure is a drying flow chart of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0045] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0046] 1. First housing; 12. Top opening; 13. Bottom exhaust port; 14. Side exhaust port; 15. Cover; 151. Control panel; 16. Exhaust duct; 2. Washing drum; 21. Flow hole; 22. Inlet; 31. Fan component; 311. Volute; 312. Fan; 3101. Air inlet; 3102. Air outlet; 32. Heating component; 33. Air duct component; 33a. First air duct arm; 33b. Second air duct arm; 33c. Connecting air duct; 3301. Air duct outlet; 3302. Air Duct entrance; 331, duct upper cover; 332, duct lower cover; 332a, first lower cover portion; 332b, second lower cover portion; 332c, third lower cover portion; 3321, concave cavity; 3322, first curved air guide surface; 3323, second curved air guide surface; 34, support member; 35, temperature limiter; 36, connecting member; 4, second shell portion; 41, side opening; 5, air guide plate; 6, upper cover seat; 61, upper cover opening; 7, upper cover; 8, first brush assembly; 9, second brush assembly; 10, drive motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, like numbers in different figures represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0048] The present embodiment is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments and examples may be combined with each other unless there is any conflict.

[0049] According to an exemplary embodiment, Figures 1-8As shown, this embodiment proposes a washing device with a drying function, and the washing device is, for example, a washing machine for washing clothes, a shoe washing machine for washing shoes, or a washing device having both a washing function and a shoe washing function. The washing device includes a first housing portion 1, a washing drum 2, and a drying assembly, wherein a receiving cavity is provided in the first housing portion 1, and the washing drum 2 is rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity. The wall of the washing drum 2 is provided with a plurality of flow holes 21, and the flow holes 21 are used for air flow or water flow to circulate between the inside of the washing drum 2 and the receiving cavity. The plurality of flow holes 21 are distributed on the side walls and bottom wall of the washing drum 2, and the flow holes 21 located on the side walls of the washing drum 2 and the flow holes 21 located on the bottom wall of the washing drum 2 can adopt different shapes and sizes. In one example, the accommodating chamber is a cylindrical cavity adapted to the shape of the washing drum 2. The size of the accommodating chamber is larger than the size of the washing drum 2. A certain amount of reserved space is provided between the inner wall of the accommodating chamber and the washing drum 2 to reduce the rotational resistance of the washing drum 2 and provide a certain amount of flow space for the water flow and air flow entering the washing drum 2, thereby ensuring smooth flow of air and water between the washing drum 2 and the accommodating chamber. The drying assembly is disposed within the first housing portion 1 and includes an air duct component 33. The air duct component 33 has an air flow channel formed therein for air flow. The air duct component 33 is provided with an air duct outlet 3301. The air flow direction of the air duct outlet 3301 is toward the interior of the washing drum 2. At this time, the hot air flow channel within the air duct component 33 is connected to the washing drum 2 through the air duct outlet 3301. The hot air entering the air flow channel enters the washing drum 2 through the air duct outlet 3301 to dry the laundry in the washing drum 2, such as clothes, shoes, etc.

[0050] In one example, the air flow channel includes a first inner wall and a second inner wall arranged along the axial direction of the washing drum 2. The portions of the first inner wall and the second inner wall corresponding to the air duct outlet 3301 are inclined toward the bottom of the washing drum 2 to form an air flow guide surface, so that the hot air flow flowing out of the air duct outlet 3301 can smoothly enter the interior of the washing drum 2, thereby improving the drying effect of the laundry in the washing drum 2.

[0051] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The washing machine of this embodiment further includes an air guide assembly, which includes an air guide plate 5. The air guide plate 5 is rotatably disposed at the air duct outlet 3301. The rotation of the air guide plate 5 can adjust the air outlet angle of the air duct outlet 3301. In a preferred embodiment, the air guide assembly further includes a driving component connected to the air guide plate 5 for driving the air guide plate 5 to rotate, thereby achieving automatic control of the rotation angle of the air guide plate 5. The driving component is, for example, a rotary motor. Figure 6 The middle air guide plate 5 is in the initial rotation state. Figure 7 The state of the middle air guide plate 5 is a state of a rotation angle θ, wherein the rotation angle is the rotation angle of the air guide plate 5 relative to the initial position, referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the orientation shown, the initial rotation angle is perpendicular to the axial horizontal plane of the washing drum 2. The washing machine with a drying function of this embodiment provides a rotatable air guide plate 5 at the air duct outlet 3301. Adjusting the angle of the air guide plate 5 adjusts the air outlet angle, thereby achieving adjustable hot air outlet direction. The air outlet angle can be adjusted according to the position of the laundry in the washing drum 2, so that the drying gas is blown toward the laundry at an appropriate angle. Even if the laundry is placed in different positions, it can be dried evenly. In other achievable embodiments, the air guide plate 5 can also be manually adjusted to adjust the air outlet angle, for example, by providing a lever connected to the air guide plate 5, which the user can toggle to rotate the air guide plate.

[0052] In a specific example, referring to Figure 1 , the first shell part 1 includes an outer shell and an inner shell, and the inner shell is arranged in the outer shell. The shape of the outer shell is adapted to the structure of the first shell part 1. When the first shell part 1 is rectangular, the outer shell includes a bottom plate and four side plates distributed around the first shell part 1. When the structure of the first shell part 1 is cylindrical, the first shell part 1 includes a bottom plate and arc-shaped side plates arranged along the circumferential direction of the first shell part 1. The shape of the inner shell is adapted to the shape of the accommodating cavity, and the inner shell encloses the accommodating cavity. A plurality of reinforcing ribs are connected between the inner shell and the outer shell to ensure the stability of the assembly between the inner shell and the outer shell. Reference Figure 5 The fan component 31 is arranged in the space between the outer shell and the inner shell and is fixed to the outer wall of the inner shell by screw connectors. Other components of the washing machine, such as the heating component 32 and the drive motor 10, can also be installed in the space between the inner shell and the outer shell.

[0053] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the washing drum 2 is provided with a loading port 22, and the air duct component 33 is arranged around the loading port 22 along the circumferential direction of the washing drum 2. In one example, the washing drum 2 is placed vertically, and the loading port 22 is located at the top of the washing drum 2. In other feasible ways, the washing drum 2 is placed horizontally, and the loading port 22 is located on the side of the washing drum 2. The air duct outlet 3301 is opened on the side of the air duct component 33 facing the loading port 22. At this time, the air flow channel in the air duct component 33 is connected with the washing drum 2 through the air duct outlet 3301, and the hot air entering the air flow channel enters the washing drum 2 through the air duct outlet 3301 to dry the laundry in the washing drum 2. Refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7The air duct component 33 includes a first end and a second end along the axis of the washing drum 2. A support member 34 is provided at a position of the first end corresponding to the air duct outlet 3301. The space between the support member 34 and the second end forms the air duct outlet 3301. The air guide plate 5 is provided on the support member 34 and rotates with the support member 34 as the rotation center. Exemplarily, the support member 34 includes a support plate provided at the first end of the air duct outlet 3301. The space between the support plate and the second end forms the air duct outlet 3301. The air guide plate 5 is rotatably fixed to one end of the support plate close to the second end. Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the illustrated orientation, the first end is located at the lower end of the air duct component 33, and the second end is located at the lower end of the air duct component 33. In other achievable embodiments, the first end may also be located at the upper end of the air duct component 33, and the second end may be located at the lower end of the air duct component 33, which is not limited here.

[0054] In some embodiments, the washing machine includes a laundry detection device and a control device. The laundry detection device is located above the washing tub 2 and is used to detect the position of the laundry in the washing tub 2. The laundry detection device is, for example, a camera located above the washing tub 2. After the camera captures an image of the laundry in the washing tub 2, the position of the laundry in the washing tub 2 can be determined by processing and analyzing the image of the laundry. In a specific example, if the laundry is shoes, the image is analyzed to determine whether a shoe opening feature is present in the washing tub 2. If the shoe opening feature is present, the position of the laundry is determined by determining the position of the shoe opening feature. If the shoe opening feature is present, the position of the laundry is determined by determining the position of the shoe opening feature. If the laundry is clothing, the image is analyzed to determine whether features such as a collar, cuffs, or trouser legs are present in the washing tub 2 to determine the position of the laundry. After determining the position of the laundry, the control device is configured to adjust the rotation angle of the air guide plate 5 according to the position of the laundry detected by the laundry detection device, and then adjust the air outlet direction of the air duct outlet 3301, so that the hot air flow can blow directly onto the laundry and enter the inside of the clothes through the shoe opening, collar opening, cuffs or trouser opening, thereby improving the drying effect and drying uniformity of the laundry.

[0055] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4The air duct component 33 includes a first air duct arm 33a, a connecting air duct 33c, and a second air duct arm 33b, which are connected in sequence. The connecting air duct 33c has an air duct inlet 3302. The drying assembly also includes a fan component 31, and the air duct inlet 3302 is sealedly connected to the air outlet 3102 of the fan component 31. Exemplarily, the fan component 31 includes a volute 311 and a fan 312 disposed in the volute 311. The air inlet 3101 and the air outlet 3102 of the fan component 31 are both disposed in the volute 311. The first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b each have an air duct outlet 3301. Under the action of the fan 312, external air from the fan component 31 enters the volute 311 through the air inlet end 3101 and enters the connecting air duct 33c through the air duct inlet 3302. The airflow entering the connecting air duct 33c is split into two streams. One stream enters the first air duct arm 33a and enters the washing drum 2 through the air duct outlet 3301 located in the first air duct arm 33a. The other stream enters the second air duct arm 33b and enters the washing drum 2 through the air duct outlet 3301 located in the second air duct arm 33b. This embodiment can improve the efficiency of hot air entering the washing drum 2 and help improve the uniformity of the hot air distribution within the washing drum 2, thereby improving the drying effect and efficiency.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, referring to Figure 3 , the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b are symmetrically arranged about the connecting air duct 33c, and the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b are arranged along the circumferential direction of the washing drum 2, and the curvature of the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b is adapted to the curvature of the washing drum 2 to reduce the space occupied by the air duct component 33. There are multiple air duct outlets 3301, and the multiple air duct outlets 3301 are spaced apart along the length direction of the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b to further improve the efficiency of the hot air flow entering the washing drum 2 and the uniformity of the hot air flow distribution in the washing drum 2. There are multiple air guide components, and the multiple air guide components are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple air duct outlets 3301, so that the air outlet direction of each air duct outlet 3301 can be adjusted. In one example, referring to Figure 3 The first air duct arm 33a has two air duct outlets 3301, one of which is located at the end of the first air duct arm 33a close to the connecting air duct 33c, and the other air duct outlet 3301 is located at the end of the first air duct arm 33a away from the connecting air duct 33c. The second air duct arm 33b also has two air duct outlets 3301, one of which is located at the end of the second air duct arm 33b close to the connecting air duct 33c, and the other air duct outlet 3301 is located at the end of the second air duct arm 33b away from the connecting air duct 33c. In other achievable embodiments, one or more air duct outlets 3301 can be located between the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b to increase the air outlet area.

[0057] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 The fan component 31 is disposed at a position of the first housing portion 1 corresponding to the wall of the washing tub 2. The air duct component 33 includes an upper air duct cover 331 and a lower air duct cover 332 disposed along the axial direction of the washing tub 2. The lower air duct cover 332 is disposed near the fan component 31. The upper air duct cover 331 and the lower air duct cover 332 can be connected by snapping, plugging, connecting with connectors, bonding, or welding. The air duct lower cover 332 includes a first lower cover portion 332a corresponding to the first air duct arm 33a, a second lower cover portion 332b corresponding to the second air duct arm 33b, and a third lower cover portion 332c corresponding to the connecting air duct 33c, wherein the first lower cover portion 332a, the second lower cover portion 332b and the third lower cover portion 332c can be independently arranged with each other, and can be connected by means of snap connection, plug-in connection, connector connection, bonding or welding, and the first lower cover portion 332a, the second lower cover portion 332b and the third lower cover portion 332c can also be an integrally formed structure. The third lower cover portion 332c is recessed toward the fan component 31 to form a cavity 3321. The air duct inlet 3302 is formed at the lowest position of the cavity 3321. The cavity 3321 includes a first curved air guide surface 3322 and a second curved air guide surface 3323. The first curved air guide surface 3322 is located on the side of the air duct inlet 3302 near the first lower cover portion 332a, and the second curved air guide surface 3323 is located on the side of the air duct inlet 3302 near the second lower cover portion 332b. In this embodiment, the cavity 3321 formed in the third lower cover portion 332c can buffer hot air flow, ensuring sufficient flow into the first and second air duct arms 33a, 33b. At the same time, the first curved air guide surface 3322 and the second curved air guide surface 3323 provide a guiding function for the hot air flow to enter the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b, ensuring that the hot air flow can smoothly and efficiently enter the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b.

[0058] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 5The drying component also includes a heating component 32, which is arranged in the concave cavity 3321 and is arranged opposite to the air duct inlet 3302. The airflow entering the concave cavity 3321 is heated by the heating component 32 to form a hot airflow, and the hot airflow enters the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b respectively. In this embodiment, by arranging the heating component 32 in the concave cavity 3321, the concave cavity 3321 can provide a certain buffer space for the heated airflow, thereby preventing the airflow heated by the heating component 32 from being delivered to the first air duct arm 33a and the second air duct arm 33b before it has time to be heated or heated to a suitable temperature, which helps to improve the drying efficiency. The heating component 32 includes a heating device, and the heating method of the heating device is not limited. The heating method of the heating device is, for example, an electric heating method or a PCT heating method.

[0059] In other possible implementations, refer to Figure 9 The heating component 32 and the air duct component 33 are independently arranged. The heating component 32 includes a heating chamber and a heating device arranged in the heating chamber. The heating component 32 is provided with an air outlet and at least one through hole. The at least one through hole connects the heating chamber to the external environment. The air outlet of the heating component 32 connects the air inlet end 3101 of the fan component 31 with the heating chamber, and the air outlet end 3102 of the fan component 31 is connected to the washing drum 2 through the air duct component 33. Driven by the fan component 31 connected to the heating chamber, air from the external environment can enter the heating chamber through the at least one through hole. After being heated by the heating device in the heating chamber, a hot air flow is formed. The hot air flow passes through the fan component 31 and enters the air duct component 33. An air flow channel is formed in the air duct component 33 for air flow circulation. After entering the air flow channel, the hot air flow eventually enters the washing drum 2 connected to the air flow channel, thereby drying the laundry in the washing drum 2. In this embodiment, the air duct component 33 and the heating component 32 are independently arranged. The heating chamber of the heating component 32 is connected to the air inlet end 3101 of the fan component 31, and the air outlet end 3102 of the fan 312 is connected to the air duct component 33. This effectively avoids the problem of the heating component 32 being arranged in the air flow channel of the air duct component 33 and affecting the wind speed, thereby accelerating the drying process of the laundry and improving the drying uniformity of the laundry. In a preferred embodiment, referring to Figure 9 The heating chamber is connected to the air inlet end 3101 of the air duct component 33 via a connecting component 36. The connecting component 36 includes a connecting cavity, which connects the air inlet end 3101 to the air outlet of the heating component 32. In this embodiment, the air outlet of the heating component 32 is connected to the air inlet end 3101 via the connecting component 36, thereby achieving a reasonable layout of the positions of the fan component 31 and the heating component 32 based on the internal space of the first housing portion 1. At the same time, a certain buffer space is provided for the airflow in the heating chamber to enter the fan component 31, preventing the airflow in the heating chamber from being sucked into the fan 312 before it has time to be heated or has not yet been heated to an appropriate temperature, thereby helping to improve drying efficiency.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the washing equipment also includes a sterilization device and / or a fragrance-enhancing device, and the sterilization device and the fragrance-enhancing device are arranged in the connecting air duct 33c, and the sterilization substance produced by the sterilization device and the fragrance-enhancing substance produced by the fragrance-enhancing device can enter the concave cavity 3321. Under the action of the fan 312, the hot air mixed with the sterilization substance and the fragrance-enhancing substance flows through the air duct component 33 into the washing drum 2, and the laundry in the washing drum 2 is subjected to fragrance treatment or sterilization treatment.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment, referring to Figure 3 The drying component also includes at least one temperature limiter 35, which is arranged in the connecting air duct 33c and is used to detect the temperature of the hot air flow entering the connecting air duct 33c to monitor whether the temperature of the hot air flow reaches the preset drying temperature, and provide temperature data for the control device of the washing equipment to control the heating device.

[0062] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 The washing device includes a second housing portion 4, an installation cavity is formed inside the second housing portion 4, and a side opening 41 communicating with the installation cavity is formed on the side. The first housing portion 1 is a drawer-type structure, and the first housing portion 1 can be pulled out and arranged in the installation cavity through the side opening 41. In one example, a slide rail assembly is provided between the left and right sides of the first housing portion 1 and the inner wall surface of the installation cavity, and the first housing portion 1 can be pulled out and arranged in the installation cavity through the slide rail assembly. In other feasible embodiments, a slide rail assembly is provided between the bottom wall of the first housing portion 1 and the inner wall surface of the installation cavity to enable the first housing portion 1 to be pulled out and arranged in the installation cavity. A top opening 12 communicating with the accommodating cavity is formed on the top of the first housing portion 1, and the top opening 12 is arranged opposite to the loading port 22. The first housing portion 1 has a pushed-in state and a pulled-out state. When the first housing portion 1 is in the pushed-in state, the top opening 12 is inside the installation cavity, and when the first housing portion 1 is in the pulled-out state, the top opening 12 is outside the installation cavity. When the user needs to use the washing device or after the washing device finishes running, the first housing portion 1 can be pulled out from the installation cavity, and the user can put the washing into the washing drum 2 through the delivery port 22 or take the washing out of the delivery port 22. After the washing is taken in and out, the first housing portion 1 can be pushed into the installation cavity. In a preferred embodiment, the front side of the first housing portion 1 (i.e., the side opposite to the bottom wall of the installation cavity) is provided with a cover 15. After the first housing portion 1 is pushed into the installation cavity, the cover 15 can completely block the side opening 41 of the second housing portion 4. A control panel 151 is also provided on the cover 15, and the user can control the washing device by operating the control panel 151. Exemplarily, the control panel 151 includes an operating parameter display screen and a plurality of control buttons.

[0063] Reference Figure 8In this embodiment, the first housing portion 1 is further provided with an exhaust passage 16, which connects the accommodating chamber with the external environment. The hot and humid air generated during the drying process of the laundry enters the accommodating chamber through the flow hole 21 and is discharged from the first housing portion 1 through the exhaust passage 16 connected to the accommodating chamber. The exhaust path is referred to as Figure 6 The direction indicated by the arrow in . The inlet of the exhaust channel 16 is located at the bottom of the accommodating chamber, and the outlet of the exhaust channel 16 is located above the side of the first shell part 1. Exemplarily, one or more bottom exhaust ports 13 are provided at the bottom of the inner shell, and one or more side exhaust ports 14 are provided above the side of the outer shell. The inlet of the exhaust channel 16 is sealed with the bottom exhaust port 13, and the outlet of the exhaust channel 16 is sealed with the side exhaust port 14. In this embodiment, by allowing the hot and humid air flow to enter the exhaust channel 16 from the bottom of the accommodating chamber, the hot air flow entering through the top of the washing drum 2 can penetrate the laundry, thereby improving the drying uniformity and drying efficiency of the laundry. By allowing the hot and humid air flow to be discharged from the upper side of the first shell part 1, on the one hand, the exhaust path of the airflow channel is extended, and the inner wall surface of the airflow channel can produce a certain condensation effect on the hot and humid air flow. The condensed water can directly return to the accommodating chamber through the airflow channel and be discharged through the drain port located at the bottom of the accommodating chamber, thereby preventing excessive moisture from entering the external environment. On the other hand, since hot air floats upward, the hot and humid airflow is discharged from the upper side of the first shell part 1, which can reduce the residence time of the hot airflow in the installation cavity and avoid excessive water vapor in the installation cavity.

[0064] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The washing device includes an upper cover seat 6 and an upper cover 7 arranged on the upper cover seat 6. The upper cover seat 6 is arranged at the top opening 12 of the first housing portion 1. The air duct component 33 is arranged below the upper cover seat 6. The upper cover seat 6 blocks the top opening 12, providing a certain degree of protection for the components arranged between the inner housing and the outer housing. The upper cover seat 6 is provided with an upper cover opening 61 corresponding to the loading port 22. The upper cover 7 is hinged at the upper cover opening 61 and is used to open or close the upper cover opening 61. The upper cover 7 is opened when the user takes or puts the laundry in, and is closed after the user finishes loading the laundry. The setting of the upper cover 7 can prevent the water flow or air flow in the washing tub 2 from overflowing from the first housing portion 1 through the top opening 12, thereby ensuring the washing and drying effects.

[0065] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4If the washing device includes a shoe washer, the washing device further includes a first brush assembly 8 and a second brush assembly 9. The first brush assembly 8 is disposed on the inner circumferential wall of the washing tub 2, and the second brush assembly 9 is disposed on the inner bottom wall of the washing tub 2, thereby achieving all-round cleaning of the shoes. In one example, the first brush assembly 8 includes a plurality of first brushes spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the sidewall of the washing tub 2. The second brush assembly 9 includes a plurality of second brushes distributed on the bottom wall of the washing tub 2 at positions corresponding to the three legs of the tripod.

[0066] The following describes the workflow of the washing device of this embodiment, using a shoe washing machine as an example: the user pulls out the first housing portion 1 from the second housing portion 4, places shoes into the washing tub 2, closes the upper cover 7, pushes the first housing portion 1 back, and starts the washing device. Water is then introduced into the washing device. After water is introduced, the washing tub 2 rotates forward and reverse under the action of the drive motor 10, driving the brush and water inside the washing tub 2 to wash the shoes. After washing, the water is drained and the rinsing and dehydration processes proceed in sequence. During dehydration, the washing tub 2 rotates in one direction, driving the shoes along with it, completing the dehydration process under the action of centrifugal force. After dehydration, the fan component 31 and the heating device are activated to dry the shoes. During the drying process, a camera is activated to capture images of the interior of the washing tub 2. The camera detects the presence of laundry in the washing tub 2 using the images captured by the camera. If no laundry is present, the user is prompted to place laundry into the washing tub 2 and another image of the washing tub 2 is captured. If laundry is present, the camera determines whether the laundry has features such as shoe openings (or collar openings, cuffs, or trouser cuffs). This embodiment detects shoe openings (or collar openings / cuffs / trouser openings) and other opening features because these opening features are relatively obvious and easy to identify. At the same time, when the air outlet direction is adjusted to these opening features, it is convenient for hot air to enter the laundry through the shoe openings (or collar openings / cuffs / trouser openings), thereby improving the drying uniformity. In the case where there are shoe openings (or collar openings / cuffs / trouser openings) of laundry in the washing drum 2, image calculation is used to analyze the distance L from the shoe openings (or collar openings / cuffs / trouser openings) of the laundry to the camera, and to calculate the angle θ (θ=arctan(H / L), H is the distance from the camera to the washing drum 2, and when the camera installation position is fixed, H is a fixed value). The air guide plate 5 rotates according to the angle θ, and the angle calculation is shown in the figure below. Figure 10 If the shoe opening (or collar opening / cuffs / trouser opening) and other opening features of the laundry do not exist, the number of non-existent results is counted, and the washing drum 2 is controlled to rotate forward and reverse within the set number of times to correct the laundry state so that the shoe opening (or collar opening / cuffs / trouser opening) and other opening features of the laundry are exposed. Figures 1-9Take the washing machine shown as an example. At this time, the shoe opening (or collar opening / cuffs / trouser opening) and other opening features of the laundry need to face upwards and be photographed again. After exceeding the set number of times, the user is prompted to discharge the laundry upwards and photographed again. The set number of times is, for example, greater than 1 and less than or equal to 5. Refer to the flowchart Figure 11 When the dry conditions are met, the drying is finished.

[0067] According to an exemplary embodiment, a drying method for a washing machine with a drying function is provided. This drying method is used to control any of the washing machines with a drying function described in the above embodiments. The drying method includes: obtaining the position of the laundry within the washing drum 2 and adjusting the rotation angle of the air guide plate 5 based on the position of the laundry. This embodiment can adjust the air outlet angle based on the position of the laundry within the washing drum 2, thereby improving the drying uniformity of the laundry within the washing drum 2.

[0068] In some embodiments, reference Figure 11 The control flow chart for obtaining the position of the laundry in the washing tub 2 and adjusting the rotation angle of the air guide plate 5 according to the position of the laundry includes the following steps:

[0069] S101, determining the position of the laundry in the washing tub 2 by a laundry detection device;

[0070] S102, determining the distance of the laundry relative to the laundry detection device according to the position of the laundry in the washing tub 2;

[0071] S103. Determine the rotation angle of the air deflector 5 according to the formula: θ = arctan(H / L), where L is the distance between the laundry and the laundry detection device, H is the distance between the laundry detection device and the bottom of the washing tub 2, and θ is the deflection angle of the air deflector 5 relative to the initial position;

[0072] S104 , controlling the air guide plate 5 to rotate according to the determined deflection angle θ.

[0073] The control method of this embodiment has been introduced in detail in the device part and will not be repeated here.

[0074] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the embodiments disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow from the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

[0075] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exact construction described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A washing device with a drying function, characterized in that: The washing equipment comprises: A first housing portion (1) having an accommodating cavity therein; A washing drum (2) is rotatably arranged in the accommodating cavity, and a wall of the washing drum (2) is provided with a plurality of flow holes (21), and the flow holes (21) are in communication with the accommodating cavity; A drying component is arranged in the first housing portion (1), the drying component comprises an air duct component (33), the air duct component (33) is provided with an air duct outlet (3301), and the air outlet direction of the air duct outlet (3301) is toward the interior of the washing drum (2); An air guide assembly, comprising an air guide plate (5), wherein the air guide plate (5) is rotatably arranged at the air duct outlet (3301), and the rotation of the air guide plate (5) can adjust the air outlet angle of the air duct outlet (3301); a laundry detection device, which is arranged above the washing tub (2) and is used to detect the position of the laundry in the washing tub (2); a control device configured to adjust the rotation angle of the air guide plate (5) according to the position of the laundry detected by the laundry detection device; In the case where the laundry is shoes, the control device determines whether a shoe opening feature exists in the washing tub (2) by analyzing the image, and determines the position of the laundry by determining the position of the shoe opening feature if the shoe opening feature exists; in the case where the laundry is clothing, the control device determines whether a collar, cuff, or trouser opening feature exists in the washing tub (2) by analyzing the image to determine the position of the laundry; After determining the position of the laundry, the control device is configured to adjust the rotation angle of the air guide plate (5) according to the position of the laundry detected by the laundry detection device, and further adjust the air outlet direction of the air duct outlet (3301) so that the hot air flow can directly blow towards the laundry and enter the interior of the clothing through the shoe opening, collar opening, cuffs or trouser opening.

2. The washing device with drying function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing drum (2) is provided with a delivery port (22), the air duct component (33) is arranged around the delivery port (22) along the circumferential direction of the washing drum (2), and the air duct outlet (3301) is opened on a side of the air duct component (33) facing the delivery port (22); The air duct component (33) comprises a first end and a second end along the axis of the washing drum (2); a support member (34) is provided at a position of the first end corresponding to the air duct outlet (3301); the space between the support member (34) and the second end forms the air duct outlet (3301); and the air guide plate (5) is provided on the support member (34) and rotates with the support member (34) as the rotation center.

3. The washing device with drying function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying assembly further comprises a driving component, which is connected to the air guide plate (5) and is used to drive the air guide plate (5) to rotate.

4. The washing device with drying function according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The air duct component (33) comprises a first air duct arm (33a), a connecting air duct (33c), and a second air duct arm (33b) that are connected in sequence, and the connecting air duct (33c) is provided with an air duct inlet (3302); The drying assembly further comprises a fan component (31), the air duct inlet (3302) is connected to the air outlet end (3102) of the fan component (31), and the first air duct arm (33a) and the second air duct arm (33b) are respectively provided with the air duct outlet (3301).

5. The washing device with drying function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first air duct arm (33a) and the second air duct arm (33b) are symmetrically arranged about the connecting air duct (33c), the first air duct arm (33a) and the second air duct arm (33b) are arranged along the circumferential direction of the washing tub (2), and the curvature of the first air duct arm (33a) and the second air duct arm (33b) are adapted to the curvature of the washing tub (2), there are a plurality of air duct outlets (3301), and the plurality of air duct outlets (3301) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the first air duct arm (33a) and the second air duct arm (33b), there are a plurality of air guide assemblies, and the plurality of air guide assemblies are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of air duct outlets (3301).

6. The washing device with drying function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fan component (31) is arranged at a position of the first housing portion (1) corresponding to the wall of the washing tub (2); the air duct component (33) comprises an air duct upper cover (7) (331) and an air duct lower cover (332) arranged along the axial direction of the washing tub (2); the air duct lower cover (332) is arranged close to the fan component (31); The air duct lower cover (332) comprises a first lower cover portion (332a) corresponding to the first air duct arm (33a), a second lower cover portion (332b) corresponding to the second air duct arm (33b), and a third lower cover portion (332c) corresponding to the connecting air duct (33c); the third lower cover portion (332c) is recessed in a direction close to the fan component (31) to form a concave cavity (3321); the air duct inlet (3302) is formed at the lowest position of the concave cavity (3321); the concave cavity (3321) comprises a first curved air guide surface (3322) and a second curved air guide surface (3323); the first curved air guide surface (3322) is located between the air duct inlet (3302) and the first lower cover portion (332a); and the second curved air guide surface (3323) is located between the air duct inlet (3302) and the second lower cover portion (332b).

7. The washing device with drying function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drying component further comprises a heating component (32), wherein the heating component (32) is arranged in the concave cavity (3321) and is arranged opposite to the air duct inlet (3302).

8. The washing device with drying function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The washing device comprises a second housing portion (4), wherein a mounting cavity is formed inside the second housing portion (4), and a side opening (41) communicating with the mounting cavity is formed on the side portion; The first shell part (1) is arranged in a drawable manner in the installation cavity through the side opening (41); a top opening (12) communicating with the accommodating cavity is formed on the top of the first shell part (1); the first shell part (1) has a pushed-in state and a pulled-out state; when the first shell part (1) is in the pushed-in state, the top opening (12) is inside the installation cavity; when the first shell part (1) is in the pulled-out state, the top opening (12) is outside the installation cavity; An exhaust channel (16) is further provided inside the first shell portion (1), and the exhaust channel (16) connects the accommodating cavity with the external environment. The inlet of the exhaust channel (16) is located at the bottom of the accommodating cavity, and the outlet of the exhaust channel (16) is located above the side of the first shell portion (1).

9. The washing device with drying function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The washing device comprises an upper cover seat (6) and an upper cover (7) arranged on the upper cover seat (6); the upper cover seat (6) is arranged at the top opening (12) of the first shell portion (1); the air duct component (33) is arranged below the upper cover seat (6); the upper cover seat (6) is provided with an upper cover opening (61) corresponding to the delivery port (22); the upper cover (7) is hinged at the upper cover opening (61) and is used to open or close the upper cover opening (61); And / or, the washing device further comprises a first brush assembly (8) and a second brush assembly (9), wherein the first brush assembly (8) is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the washing tub (2), and the second brush assembly (9) is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the washing tub (2).

10. A drying method for a washing machine with a drying function, characterized in that: The drying method is used to control the washing device with a drying function according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the drying method comprises: obtaining the position of the laundry in the washing drum (2), and adjusting the rotation angle of the air guide plate (5) according to the position of the laundry.

11. The drying method of a washing machine with a drying function according to claim 10, characterized in that: The method of obtaining the position of the laundry in the washing tub (2) and adjusting the rotation angle of the air guide plate (5) according to the position of the laundry comprises: Determining the position of the laundry in the washing tub (2) by means of a laundry detection device; determining the distance of the laundry relative to the laundry detection device according to the position of the laundry in the washing tub (2); The rotation angle of the air guide plate (5) is determined according to the formula: θ=arctan(H / L), wherein L is the distance between the laundry and the laundry detection device, H is the distance between the laundry detection device and the bottom of the washing tub (2), and θ is the deflection angle of the air guide plate (5) relative to the initial position; The wind guide plate (5) is controlled to rotate according to a determined deflection angle θ.

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