A washing and treating apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a washing and protecting device, which comprises a washing and protecting device shell, a processing chamber and a dehumidification chamber, a first channel, a second channel, a fresh air channel, a fresh air inlet at one end for taking in air from outside the washing and protecting device, a fresh air outlet at the other end for communicating with the dehumidification chamber and taking in air into the dehumidification chamber, a moisture transfer member arranged in the dehumidification chamber for dehumidifying the moisture in the dehumidification chamber, the moisture transfer member comprising a casing and a rotating wheel, the rotating wheel being rotatably arranged in a containing cavity of the casing, the containing cavity comprising an adsorption area and a desorption area, the rotating wheel having a position for reciprocating movement between the adsorption area and the desorption area, and the rotating wheel being rotated to the desorption area after adsorbing the moisture in the containing cavity in the adsorption area and being separated from the containing cavity. The fresh air channel is arranged to guide the external fresh air into the dehumidification chamber and then into the processing chamber, so that the processing chamber is continuously introduced with fresh air during use, and the dehumidification chamber and the processing chamber are prevented from generating peculiar smell after long-time use of the washing and protecting device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of washing and care equipment, and more specifically, relates to a washing and care device. Background Technology

[0002] Laundry and care equipment refers to machines that can wash, dry clean, and dry items. Common laundry and care equipment includes dry cleaning machines for dry cleaning clothes, dryers for drying clothes, washing machines for washing clothes, and dishwashers for washing and drying dishes.

[0003] With the continuous advancement of laundry equipment technology, these devices have gained increasing popularity among families. Currently, most laundry equipment utilizes a hot air circulation system to achieve functions such as drying and deodorization. Taking garment care equipment as an example, a hot air circulation system typically includes an air duct and a fan and dehumidification / heating device installed within it. Air enters the duct from the return air inlet under the action of the fan, is dehumidified and heated by the dehumidification / heating device, and then exits from the air outlet back into the processing chamber of the laundry equipment to wash and care for the clothes. However, when the airflow within the duct is too strong, the dehumidification and heating effects are significantly reduced, thus affecting the garment care results. A single circulation duct cannot connect to the outside environment, and without the introduction of fresh air, prolonged operation can lead to mold growth in the laundry equipment, causing unpleasant odors in the processing chamber.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a washing and care device that introduces external fresh air into the dehumidification chamber by setting up a fresh air channel, and then into the treatment chamber. This ensures that fresh air is continuously introduced into the dehumidification chamber and the treatment chamber during use, thus preventing odors from developing in the dehumidification chamber and the treatment chamber after prolonged use. This solves the problem in the prior art where there is no fresh air introduced into the dehumidification chamber and the treatment chamber, which causes odors to develop.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a washing and care device, comprising,

[0007] Washing and care equipment housing;

[0008] A processing chamber, located within the housing of the washing and care equipment, is used for washing / drying items;

[0009] A dehumidification chamber is located outside the processing chamber and is used to dehumidify the processing chamber.

[0010] The first channel has one end connected to the processing chamber and the other end connected to the dehumidification chamber, and is used to introduce the moisture in the processing chamber into the dehumidification chamber.

[0011] The second channel, with an air inlet at one end and an air outlet at the other end, is connected to the processing chamber and is used to introduce dry air into the processing chamber.

[0012] The fresh air duct has a fresh air inlet at one end, which is used to draw air from outside the washing and care equipment, and a fresh air outlet at the other end, which is connected to the dehumidification chamber and used to draw air into the dehumidification chamber.

[0013] A moisture transfer component is disposed within the dehumidification chamber for dehumidifying the moisture within the chamber; the moisture transfer component includes a housing and a rotating wheel, the rotating wheel being rotatably disposed within the receiving cavity of the housing;

[0014] The containment cavity includes an adsorption zone and a desorption zone. The rotating wheel has a position that reciprocates between the adsorption zone and the desorption zone. After adsorbing moisture in the containment cavity in the adsorption zone, the rotating wheel rotates to the desorption zone to detach.

[0015] Furthermore, the other end of the fresh air duct is connected to the first duct, and is used to introduce external air from the washing and care equipment into the dehumidification chamber.

[0016] Furthermore, a circulating fan is provided in the dehumidification chamber and is located on the air inlet side of the adsorption zone, within the first channel; the other end of the fresh air channel is located on the air inlet side of the circulating fan.

[0017] Furthermore, the fresh air duct is equipped with a pre-cooling device to remove moisture from the air entering the fresh air duct from the outside.

[0018] Furthermore, the washing and care equipment also includes an air outlet duct that communicates with the outside of the washing and care equipment to maintain a balanced air pressure in the processing chamber and to expel odors from the processing chamber.

[0019] Furthermore, the dehumidification chamber is equipped with,

[0020] The first heating unit is disposed on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone and located within the second channel;

[0021] The post-cooling device is located between the air outlet side of the adsorption zone and the first heating unit, within the second channel, and is used to cool the moisture transfer component or dehumidify the moisture in the second channel.

[0022] Furthermore, the washing and care equipment also includes a third channel, one end of which is an air inlet connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone, and the other end is an air outlet used to discharge the moisture from the desorption zone;

[0023] A condensation unit is installed in the dehumidification chamber, located in the third channel, and is used to condense the moisture desorbed in the desorption zone of the third channel.

[0024] Furthermore, the air outlet of the third channel is connected to the processing chamber, or the air outlet of the third channel is connected to the second channel.

[0025] Furthermore, the housing has a sealed chamber, a partial dynamic seal of the rotor is disposed in the sealed chamber, the desorption zone is disposed in the sealed chamber, and the adsorption zone is disposed outside the sealed chamber; the air inlet of the third channel is connected to the sealed chamber.

[0026] The sealed chamber is also equipped with a second heating unit, which is located on the air inlet side of the desorption zone and is used to heat the desorption zone.

[0027] Furthermore, the third channel is also equipped with a regeneration fan, which is located on the air outlet side of the desorption zone to discharge the moisture in the desorption zone.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0029] (1) The present invention sets up a dehumidification chamber in the washing and care equipment and places the dehumidification chamber in the care chamber, so that the dehumidification module is integrated in the dehumidification chamber, thereby reducing the power of the equipment and saving energy. Secondly, the efficiency of the washing and care equipment is improved and production costs are saved through centralized dehumidification.

[0030] (2) By setting up a fresh air channel, the present invention introduces fresh air from outside into the dehumidification chamber and then into the processing chamber, so that fresh air is continuously introduced into the processing chamber during use, thereby avoiding the generation of odors in the dehumidification chamber and processing chamber after the washing and care equipment has been used for a long time. This solves the problem of odors generated in the dehumidification chamber and processing chamber due to the lack of fresh air introduction in the existing technology.

[0031] (3) The present invention sets up an adsorption zone and a desorption zone in the receiving cavity of the moisture transfer component. The moisture discharged from the treatment chamber is adsorbed by the adsorption zone and the wheel rotates to the desorption zone to remove the moisture. This can concentrate the gas with a large volume and low concentration of water vapor into a gas with a small volume and high concentration of water vapor. The dry air is introduced into the treatment chamber through the second channel to prevent the interior of the treatment chamber from being damp and breeding odors, bacteria and mold. This reduces the investment and operating costs of the washing and care equipment, improves the treatment efficiency of moisture removal, and thus improves the drying efficiency of the washing and care equipment.

[0032] (4) The present invention sets up a third channel, with one end of the third channel connected to the sealed chamber and the other end being the air outlet. A condensation unit is set up on the third channel to convert the high concentration of water vapor in the desorption zone into condensate and dry gas, and then the dry gas is introduced into the processing chamber to prevent the problem of dampness inside the processing chamber from causing odor and bacteria and mold. It also shortens the drying time and avoids the technical problem of water vapor leaving stains inside the processing chamber due to excessive drying time.

[0033] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0034] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention.

[0040] In the diagram: 1. Washing and care equipment housing; 2. Processing chamber; 3. Dehumidification chamber; 4. First channel; 41. Circulating fan; 5. Second channel; 51. Post-cooling device; 52. First heating unit; 53. Return fan; 6. Fresh air channel; 61. Pre-cooling device; 7. Third channel; 71. Regeneration fan; 72. Condensation unit; 721. Drainage pipe; 722. Exhaust pipe; 8. Moisture transfer component; 81. Adsorption zone; 82. Desorption zone; 83. Sealed chamber; 831. Second heating unit; 84. Rotary wheel; 85. Motor; 9. Air outlet channel; 10. Condensate storage box.

[0041] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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 limiting this invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the washing and care equipment of the present invention includes a washing and care equipment shell 1, a processing chamber 2, a dehumidification chamber 3, a first channel 4, a second channel 5, a fresh air channel 6, and a moisture transfer component 8.

[0046] The processing chamber 2 is located inside the housing 1 of the washing and care equipment and is used for washing and / or drying items.

[0047] The dehumidification chamber 3 is located outside the processing chamber 2 and is used to dehumidify the processing chamber 2.

[0048] One end of the first channel 4 is connected to the processing chamber 2, and the other end is connected to the dehumidification chamber 3, for introducing the moisture in the processing chamber 2 into the dehumidification chamber 3.

[0049] The second channel 5 has an air inlet at one end and an air outlet at the other end, which is connected to the processing chamber 2 and is used to introduce dry air into the processing chamber 2.

[0050] One end of the fresh air duct 6 is a fresh air inlet, used to draw air in from outside the washing and care equipment, and the other end is a fresh air outlet, which is connected to the dehumidification chamber 3 and used to draw air into the dehumidification chamber 3.

[0051] The moisture transfer component 8 is disposed in the dehumidification chamber 3 and is used to dehumidify the moisture in the dehumidification chamber 3; the moisture transfer component 8 includes a housing (not shown in the figure) and a rotating wheel 84, the rotating wheel 84 being rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity (not shown in the figure) of the housing;

[0052] The receiving cavity includes an adsorption zone 81 and a desorption zone 82. The rotating wheel 84 has a position that reciprocates between the adsorption zone 81 and the desorption zone 82. After adsorbing moisture in the receiving cavity in the adsorption zone 81, the rotating wheel 84 rotates to the desorption zone 82 to detach.

[0053] The moisture transfer component 8 is disposed in the dehumidification chamber 3 and is used to dehumidify the moisture in the dehumidification chamber 3. The moisture transfer component 8 includes a housing (not shown in the figure) and a rotating wheel 84, which is rotatably disposed in the receiving cavity of the housing.

[0054] This invention improves the application space of the washing and care equipment by setting a dehumidification chamber 3 in the washing and care equipment and integrating the dehumidification module in the dehumidification chamber 3. This reduces the power consumption of the equipment and saves energy. Furthermore, the centralized dehumidification process improves the working efficiency of the washing and care equipment and saves production costs.

[0055] This application uses a first channel 4 and a second channel 5 in a washing and care device. The device has an adsorption zone 81 and a desorption zone 82 in the moisture transfer component 8. The adsorption zone 81 adsorbs the moisture discharged from the treatment chamber 2 in the first channel 4, and the desorption zone 82 receives the moisture absorbed by the adsorption zone 81. The moisture is then discharged to the outside atmosphere through the second channel 5. This method can concentrate a large volume of low-concentration water vapor into a small volume of high-concentration water vapor, preventing the inside of the washing and care device from becoming damp and breeding odors, bacteria, and mold.

[0056] Meanwhile, a fresh air duct 6 is set up with one end as a fresh air inlet for drawing air from outside the washing and care equipment, and the other end as a fresh air outlet connected to the dehumidification chamber 3 for drawing air into the dehumidification chamber 3. This ensures that fresh air is continuously introduced into the dehumidification chamber 3 during operation, preventing odors from forming in the dehumidification chamber 3 after prolonged use of the washing and care equipment, and improving the performance of the washing and care equipment.

[0057] It should be noted that the concentration of moisture desorbed from desorption zone 82 can be N times the concentration of moisture entering adsorption zone 81. Where 1 < N < 200.

[0058] The impeller 84 is made of a material that absorbs moisture at low temperatures and dehumidifies at high temperatures.

[0059] The rotor 84 has a large specific surface area, various pore structures and pore size distributions, and rich surface properties, and has a strong adsorption capacity for water vapor.

[0060] In one specific embodiment, an adsorption region 81 and a desorption region 82 are sequentially arranged along the circumference of the receiving cavity to form multiple fan-shaped regions, wherein the angle of the fan-shaped region where the adsorption region 81 is located is greater than the angle of the fan-shaped region where the desorption region 82 is located.

[0061] The positions of the adsorption zone 81 and the desorption zone 82 remain fixed, and the rotating wheel 84 rotates at a certain speed. The speed of the rotating wheel 84 is 0.01-60 r / min. Preferably, the speed of the rotating wheel 84 is 0.02-10 r / min.

[0062] Preferably, the angle of the adsorption region 81 is an acute angle, and the angle of the desorption region 82 is an acute angle.

[0063] The rotor 84 is at least partially made of a low-temperature moisture-absorbing and high-temperature moisture-removing material, and has a porous structure. The porous structure of the rotor 84 is arranged opposite to the adsorption zone 81 and the desorption zone 82.

[0064] Furthermore, the rotor 84 is a zeolite rotor, a silica gel rotor, a graphene rotor, or an activated alumina rotor.

[0065] Zeolite rotor (zeolite AmBpO2p·nH2O) is an aluminosilicate mineral containing alkali or alkaline earth metals. Its crystal structure typically consists of a framework nanocrystalline structure formed by silicon-oxygen tetrahedra and aluminum-oxygen tetrahedra, creating cavities of varying shapes and sizes. This allows for the selective adsorption and filtration of nonpolar / polar molecules smaller than the pore size. When humidity is high, zeolite can absorb moisture through its numerous tiny pores; conversely, it can release moisture to maintain humidity when the environment is dry. Furthermore, the temperature naturally adjusts in response to changes in ambient humidity.

[0066] Silicone roller (silicone (mSiO2·nH2O), also known as silica gel).

[0067] Activated alumina rotor (activated bauxite, English name: Activatedalumina), chemical formula: Al2O3.

[0068] All of the impellers 84 have the characteristics of low-temperature moisture absorption and high-temperature dehumidification.

[0069] The laundry and care equipment in this application includes washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, care cabinets, or other integrated laundry and care equipment. When applied to a washing machine, this application can dehumidify and dry the processing chamber 2 (washing chamber) after washing to prevent water from remaining in the washing chamber and causing odors after prolonged use. When applied to a dishwasher, it can dry the dishes in the processing chamber 2 after washing. When applied to a dryer and care cabinet, it can dry the clothes in the processing chamber 2.

[0070] In addition, the moisture transfer component 8 also includes a transmission mechanism (not shown in the figure) and a motor 85.

[0071] Specifically, the transmission mechanism is connected to the rotating wheel 84 and the motor 85 respectively, and the transmission mechanism is used to drive the rotating wheel 84 to rotate. The motor 85 is used to provide power for the rotation of the rotating wheel 84.

[0072] It should be noted that the rotating wheel 84 can be driven by a transmission mechanism driven by a motor 85; it can also be driven directly by a motor 85; it can be driven by a belt between the motor 85 and the rotating wheel 84; or it can be driven by a gear driven by a motor 85 with a gear structure, etc.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the other end of the fresh air duct 6 is connected to the first duct 4, and is used to introduce external air from the washing and care equipment into the dehumidification chamber 2.

[0074] In this application, by connecting the fresh air outlet of the fresh air duct 6 with the first duct 4, external air can be introduced into the dehumidification chamber 3 through the first duct 4, thereby reducing the complexity of the structure and saving production costs.

[0075] Furthermore, a circulating fan 41 is provided in the dehumidification chamber 3, located on the air inlet side of the adsorption zone 81, within the first channel 4; the other end of the fresh air channel 6 is located on the air inlet side of the circulating fan 41. 。

[0076] In this embodiment, by setting the other end of the fresh air duct 6 on the air inlet side of the adsorption zone 81, the fresh air introduced from the outside into the processing chamber 2 first passes through the adsorption zone 81 during operation, adsorbing the moisture in the fresh air and improving the dehumidification and drying effect. Simultaneously, a circulating fan 41 is installed on the first duct 4, located on the air inlet side of the adsorption zone 81; the other end of the fresh air duct 5 is located on the air inlet side of the circulating fan 33, so that the circulating fan 41 can achieve the air guiding effect of both the first duct 3 and the fresh air duct 6, saving production costs and simplifying the complexity of the connection structure.

[0077] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the dehumidification chamber 3 is further provided with a first heating unit 52 and a post-cooling device 51.

[0078] The first heating unit 52 is disposed on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81 and located in the second channel 5, and is used to heat the air in the second channel 5.

[0079] The present invention provides a first heating unit 52 on the second channel 5. The first heating unit 52 heats the airflow in the second channel 5, ensuring the dryness of the airflow entering the processing chamber 2 and preventing moisture from entering the processing chamber 2, which would cause the washing and care equipment to become damp and breed odors, bacteria and mold.

[0080] The post-cooling device 51 is disposed between the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81 and the first heating unit 52, located in the second channel 5, and is used to cool the moisture transfer component 8 or absorb the moisture in the second channel 5.

[0081] The present invention provides a first heating unit 52 and a post-cooling device 51 on the second channel 5. The first heating unit 52 is located on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81, and the post-cooling device 51 is located between the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81 and the first heating unit 52. The post-cooling device 51 is close to the adsorption zone 81 and cools down the adsorption zone 81 of the moisture transfer component 8 to reduce the temperature of the rotor 84 and improve the effect of the rotor 84 in re-adsorbing moisture in the adsorption zone 81.

[0082] Simultaneously, the first heating unit 52 heats the dehumidified gas to generate dry hot air, which is then circulated into the processing chamber 2, achieving a drying effect in the processing chamber 2. Fresh air is introduced from outside the washing and care equipment through the fresh air duct 6. After passing through the dehumidification chamber 3, it enters the processing chamber 2 through the first heating unit 52 and the post-cooling unit 51 in the second duct 5. The resulting dry gas then enters the processing chamber 2. This process, while achieving the effect of introducing fresh air, improves the efficiency of the washing and care equipment, saves dehumidification and drying time, and increases the practicality of the equipment.

[0083] It should be noted that when the post-cooling device 51 is located on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81, the post-cooling device 51 can cool down the moisture transfer component 8 and dehumidify the airflow passing through the second channel 5 and the third channel 6; or it can only cool down the moisture transfer component 8.

[0084] like Figure 5 As shown, the fresh air duct 6 is further provided with a pre-cooling device 61 for removing moisture from the incoming air inside and outside the fresh air duct 6.

[0085] The air outlet side of the pre-cooling device 61 is connected to the first channel 3.

[0086] In this embodiment, by setting a pre-cooling device 61 in the fresh air duct 6, the pre-cooling device 61 can remove the moisture contained in the fresh air after it enters the fresh air duct 6. This prevents the fresh air drawn in by the fresh air duct 6 from having too much moisture, which would cause the adsorption area 81 of the moisture transfer component 8 in the dehumidification chamber 3 to operate under overload after entering the dehumidification chamber 3. This prevents the dehumidification effect from being reduced and improves the service life of the moisture transfer component 8.

[0087] Specifically, during use, fresh air from outside the washing and care equipment first enters the pre-cooling device 61 through the fresh air duct 6, and then undergoes fresh air dehumidification. After entering the first duct 4, it passes through the circulating fan 41 and enters the dehumidification chamber 3. After passing through the adsorption area 81 of the moisture transfer component 8, it undergoes further moisture absorption. After passing through the post-cooling device 51 and the first heating unit 52, the dehumidified and dried fresh hot air is introduced into the processing chamber 2. At the same time, the air outlet duct 9 exhausts the air in the processing chamber 2, realizing the replacement of air in the processing chamber 2. This achieves the triple effect of air pressure balance, direct exhaust of moisture, and direct exhaust of odors in the processing chamber 2, improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0088] It should be noted that the dehumidification capacity of the pre-cooling device 61 is less than that of the adsorption zone 81. The pre-cooling device 61 and the post-cooling device 51 can be water-cooled devices, semiconductor refrigeration devices, or evaporators of compressors, etc.

[0089] like Figures 4 to 5 As shown, the dehumidification chamber 3 is further provided with a return fan 53, located in the second channel 5 and set on the air outlet side of the first heating unit 52, for introducing the dehumidified air into the processing chamber 2.

[0090] The dehumidification chamber 3 is also equipped with a circulating fan 42, which is located between the air outlet side of the pre-cooling device 41 and the air inlet side of the adsorption zone 81, and is used to guide the dehumidified air into the air inlet side of the adsorption zone 81.

[0091] This invention solves the technical problem that the airflow from the outlet of the second channel 5 is too weak to completely fill the processing chamber 2 by setting a circulating fan 42 between the pre-cooling device 41 and the air inlet side of the adsorption zone 81, and a return fan 53 on the air outlet side of the first heating unit 52. This allows the moisture in the processing chamber 2 to be continuously introduced into the first channel 4, and the moisture in the processing chamber 2 is converted into dry gas in the dehumidification chamber 3. The dry gas then enters the second channel 5 through the return fan 53 and is introduced into the processing chamber 2. This ensures the washing and drying effect and drying efficiency of the clothes.

[0092] In this application, a circulating fan 42 or a return fan 53 may also be provided separately.

[0093] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the washing and care equipment further includes a third channel 7, one end of which is an air inlet connected to the desorption zone 85; the other end of which is an air outlet used to discharge moisture from the desorption zone 85.

[0094] The condensation unit 72 is disposed on the third channel 7 and located on the air outlet side of the desorption zone 82.

[0095] The washing and care equipment of the present invention, by setting a third channel 7, one end of the third channel 7 is an air inlet, which is connected to the desorption zone 82; the other end of the third channel 7 is an air outlet, which discharges the moisture in the desorption zone 82 through the air outlet, thus ensuring the continuous operation of the desorption zone 82 and avoiding the accumulation of a large amount of moisture in the desorption zone 82, which would reduce the working efficiency of the desorption zone 82.

[0096] In addition, by setting the condensation unit 72 on the third channel 7, the condensation unit 72 converts the high-concentration water vapor in the desorption zone 82 into condensate and dry air, and then introduces the dry air into the processing chamber 2, which speeds up the drying of the processing chamber 2, saves drying time, avoids the technical problem of water vapor leaving stains inside the washing and care equipment due to excessive drying time, and also reduces resource waste.

[0097] Preferably, the air inlet of the third channel 7 is connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone 82.

[0098] In one embodiment, the air outlet of the third channel 7 is connected to the processing chamber 2.

[0099] This application uses a condensation unit 72 to convert the moisture in the third channel 7 into condensate and dry air, and then introduces the dry air into the processing chamber 2, thereby further increasing the drying efficiency of the washing and care equipment.

[0100] In another embodiment, the air outlet of the third channel 7 is connected to the second channel 5.

[0101] This application connects the air outlet of the third channel 7 with the second channel 5, and places it on the air inlet side of the post-cooling device 51, so that the moisture desorbed in the desorption zone 82 can also achieve the heating effect, forming hot air, which is then discharged into the processing chamber 2 by the return fan 53, thereby improving the working efficiency of the washing and care equipment and saving the user's time.

[0102] Furthermore, the condensation unit 72 is provided with a drain pipe 721 and an exhaust pipe 722.

[0103] The drain pipe 721 is used to receive condensate from the condensation unit.

[0104] The exhaust pipe 722 is used to discharge condensed air.

[0105] In one specific implementation, the air inlet side of the condensation unit 72 is connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone 82, the air outlet side of the condensation unit 72 is connected to one end of the exhaust pipe 722, and the other end of the exhaust pipe 722 is connected to the processing chamber 2.

[0106] Another specific implementation is that the air inlet side of the condensation unit 72 is connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone 82, the air outlet side of the condensation unit 72 is connected to one end of the exhaust pipe 722, and the other end of the exhaust pipe 722 is connected to the second channel 5.

[0107] In another specific embodiment, the air inlet side of the condensation unit 72 is connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone 82, the air outlet side of the condensation unit 72 is connected to one end of the exhaust pipe 722, and the other end of the exhaust pipe 722 is connected to the outside of the washing and care equipment housing 1.

[0108] It should be noted that the drainage pipe 721 can be connected to the drainage channel of the processing chamber 2, or it can be directly connected to the drainage channel of the washing and care equipment, so that the condensate water is discharged directly to the outside of the washing and care equipment without passing through the drainage channel of the processing chamber 2.

[0109] The present invention provides a drain pipe 721 and an exhaust pipe 722 on the condensation unit 72 to discharge the condensed water and dry air converted by the condensation unit 72, respectively. This allows the gas with a small air volume and high concentration of water vapor to be converted into condensed water and dry air, and then the dry air is discharged into the processing chamber 2, which saves resources and avoids directly discharging moisture into the external environment.

[0110] Furthermore, the washing and care equipment also includes a condensate storage box 10, which is disposed inside the washing and care equipment housing 1 and is used to store condensate.

[0111] The present invention provides a condensate storage box 10 inside the housing 1 of the washing and care equipment to store the condensate separated by the condensation unit 72 in the condensate storage box 10, thereby avoiding the direct discharge of condensate to the outside of the washing and care equipment and the impact on the external environment.

[0112] Preferably, the condensate storage box 10 is connected to the drainage channel and drainage pipe of the processing chamber 2. The condensate storage box 10 can also be used to store the condensate separated by the condensation unit 72 and the water inside the processing chamber 2.

[0113] Specifically, the washing and care equipment housing 1 has an opening (not shown in the figure), and the condensate storage box 10 is pulled out and installed inside the washing and care equipment housing 1 through the opening.

[0114] Furthermore, the third channel 7 is also provided with a regeneration fan 71, which is located on the air inlet side of the condensation unit 72 and is used to discharge the moisture in the desorption zone 82.

[0115] The regeneration fan 71 is disposed inside the sealed chamber 83, or the regeneration fan 71 is disposed outside the sealed chamber 83.

[0116] The present invention further includes a regeneration fan 71 on the third channel 7, which allows a small portion of the regeneration air to circulate and exhaust the moisture in the desorption zone 82 from the air outlet of the third channel 7, thus avoiding residual moisture in the desorption zone 82.

[0117] The regeneration fan 71 is used to drive the air in the third channel 7 to move, take away the moisture in the desorption zone 82, and after being condensed by the condensation unit 72, it is discharged from the exhaust pipe 722 of the condensation unit 72.

[0118] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the housing further includes a sealed chamber 83, a partially dynamic seal of the rotor 84 is disposed within the sealed chamber 83, the desorption zone 82 is disposed within the sealed chamber 83, and the adsorption zone 81 is disposed outside the sealed chamber 83; the air inlet of the third channel 7 is connected to the sealed chamber 83.

[0119] This invention provides a partially dynamic seal for the rotating wheel 84 within the sealed chamber 83, with the desorption zone 82 located within the sealed chamber 83 of the housing and the adsorption zone 81 located outside the sealed chamber 83 of the housing. This allows the moisture in the adsorption zone 81 to be desorbed by the rotating wheel 84 and then sealed within the sealed chamber 83, preventing moisture leakage into the second channel 5 and reducing the efficiency of moisture removal and the drying efficiency of the washing and care equipment.

[0120] Furthermore, a second heating unit 831 is provided in the sealed chamber 83, which is located on the air inlet side of the desorption zone 82 and is used to heat the desorption zone 82.

[0121] The present invention provides a second heating unit 831 in the sealed chamber 83, which continuously heats the desorption zone 82 to keep the desorption zone 82 at a high temperature, thereby ensuring that the desorption zone 82 can continuously receive the moisture adsorbed in the adsorption zone 81 and improving the working efficiency of the desorption zone 82.

[0122] The washing and care equipment described in this invention also includes a humidity sensor (not shown in the figure) and a lint filter (not shown in the figure). The humidity sensor is disposed in the processing chamber 2 or the first channel 4 and is used to detect the air humidity. Based on the detected humidity, the processing chamber 2 is controlled to dehumidify.

[0123] The lint filter is disposed in the processing chamber 2 or the first channel 4 for filtering lint.

[0124] The air inlet 41 of the first channel 4 is connected to the lint filter to prevent lint in the processing chamber 2 from clogging the first channel 4.

[0125] Furthermore, the washing and care equipment also includes an air outlet duct 9, which is connected to the outside of the washing and care equipment, to maintain the air pressure balance in the processing chamber 2 and to remove odors from the processing chamber 2.

[0126] By setting up a fresh air duct 6, fresh air from outside is introduced into the processing chamber 2 through the dehumidification chamber 3, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh air to the processing chamber 2 and dehumidification chamber 3 during operation. This prevents odors from developing in the processing chamber 2 and dehumidification chamber 3 after prolonged use of the washing and care equipment. At the same time, the fresh air outlet of the fresh air duct 6 is connected to the first duct 4, allowing external air to enter the processing chamber 2 through the first duct 4, which in turn introduces the dried air after moisture absorption into the processing chamber 2, instead of directly introducing external air into the processing chamber 2.

[0127] An air outlet duct 9 is provided on the washing and care equipment and connected to the outside of the washing and care equipment. When fresh air is introduced into the processing chamber 2 through the dehumidification chamber 3 via the fresh air duct 6, the air outlet duct 9 exhausts the air inside the washing and care equipment to the outside of the washing and care equipment, thereby achieving air pressure balance in the processing chamber 2. At the same time, it achieves three functions: direct exhaust of moisture and direct exhaust of odor, improving the practicality of the equipment and solving the problem in the prior art where no fresh air is introduced into the processing chamber 2, resulting in odors inside the washing and care equipment after long-term use.

[0128] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing and care device, characterized in that: include, Washing and care equipment housing; A processing chamber, located within the housing of the washing and care equipment, is used for washing / drying items; A dehumidification chamber is located outside the processing chamber and is used to dehumidify the processing chamber. The first channel has one end connected to the processing chamber and the other end connected to the dehumidification chamber, and is used to introduce the moisture in the processing chamber into the dehumidification chamber. The second channel, with an air inlet at one end and an air outlet at the other end, is connected to the processing chamber and is used to introduce dry air into the processing chamber. The fresh air duct has a fresh air inlet at one end, which is used to draw air from outside the washing and care equipment, and a fresh air outlet at the other end, which is connected to the dehumidification chamber and used to draw air into the dehumidification chamber. A moisture transfer component is disposed in the dehumidification chamber for dehumidifying the moisture in the dehumidification chamber; the moisture transfer component includes a housing and a rotating wheel, the housing has a sealed chamber, the rotating wheel is rotatably supported in the receiving cavity of the housing, and a partial dynamic seal is disposed in the sealed chamber; The containment cavity includes an adsorption zone and a desorption zone. The desorption zone is located within a sealed cavity, and a second heating unit is located on the air inlet side of the desorption zone within the sealed cavity. The air outlet of the first channel is located on the air inlet side of the adsorption zone, and the air inlet of the second channel is located on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone. The second channel is equipped with a post-cooling device for cooling the moisture transfer component and dehumidifying the airflow passing through the second channel; the post-cooling device is located near the air outlet side of the adsorption zone. The rotating wheel has a position that reciprocates between the adsorption zone and the desorption zone. After adsorbing moisture in the containment cavity in the adsorption zone, the rotating wheel rotates to the desorption zone to detach. The moisture transfer device is used to concentrate a large volume of low-concentration moisture into a small volume of high-concentration moisture. The third channel has an air inlet at one end, which is connected to the air outlet of the desorption zone, and an air outlet at the other end, which is used to discharge the moisture in the desorption zone. The third channel is also equipped with a regeneration fan for discharging the moisture in the desorption zone, and the regeneration fan is located on the air outlet side of the desorption zone. A condensing unit is installed in the dehumidification chamber and located in the third channel. It is used to condense the high-concentration moisture after desorption in the desorption zone of the third channel. The air outlet side of the condensing unit is connected to an exhaust pipe for introducing the dry air after dehumidification by the condensing unit into the processing chamber.

2. The washing and care equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the fresh air duct is connected to the first duct and is used to introduce external air from the washing and care equipment into the dehumidification chamber.

3. The washing and care equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dehumidification chamber is equipped with a circulating fan, which is located on the air inlet side of the adsorption zone and within the first channel; the other end of the fresh air channel is located on the air inlet side of the circulating fan.

4. A washing and care device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The fresh air duct is equipped with a pre-cooling device to remove moisture from the air entering the duct from the outside.

5. A washing and care device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The washing and care equipment also includes an air outlet duct that connects to the outside of the washing and care equipment to maintain a balanced air pressure in the processing chamber and to remove odors from the processing chamber.

6. The washing and care equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dehumidification chamber is equipped with, The first heating unit is disposed on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone and located within the second channel; A post-cooling device is disposed between the air outlet side of the adsorption zone and the first heating unit.

7. The washing and care equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotational speed of the moisture transfer component is 0.02-10 r / min.

8. A washing and care device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The condensation unit is equipped with a drain pipe for receiving condensate from the condensation unit.

9. A washing and care device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The adsorption zone is located outside the sealed chamber; the air inlet of the third channel is connected to the sealed chamber.

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