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 and a third channel, the third channel is arranged in parallel with the first channel, and both ends are communicated with the processing chamber; a moisture transfer element is arranged in the dehumidification chamber, and the moisture transfer element comprises a shell and a rotating wheel; the rotating wheel is rotatably arranged in a containing cavity of the shell; the containing cavity comprises an adsorption area and a desorption area; the rotating wheel has a position which reciprocally moves between the adsorption area and the desorption area; and the rotating wheel rotates to the desorption area after adsorbing moisture in the containing cavity in the adsorption area and is separated. By arranging the first channel, the second channel and the third channel in the washing and protecting device, the moisture in the first channel is effectively shunted through the third channel, so that the problem that the dehumidification is poor can be solved, and the large-flow cold and humid gas is prevented from reaching the dehumidification chamber at the same time, and the moisture transfer element is prevented from being overloaded and being in a saturated state.

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, because the fan is positioned close to the return air inlet and the dehumidification / heating device is located between the fan and the air outlet, the airflow from the air outlet is relatively weak and cannot completely fill the processing chamber, thus affecting the washing and care effect of the clothes. In addition, there are problems such as long drying time and high cost, especially in the early stages of drying when the humidity in the processing chamber is high, which can easily cause the dehumidification device to operate under overload, requiring a longer drying time.

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

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a washing and care device. By setting up a first, second, and third channel within the device, the third channel effectively diverts moisture from the first channel, preventing a large flow of cold, humid air from simultaneously entering the dehumidification chamber and overloading the moisture transfer components, thus eliminating the problem of inadequate dehumidification. This also addresses the issue in existing technologies where high humidity in the processing chamber during the early drying stage causes overloading of the moisture transfer components, improving the dehumidification and drying effect and efficiency of the washing and care device, and increasing the service life of the moisture transfer components.

[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 third channel is arranged in parallel with the first channel and its two ends are connected to the processing chamber, and is used to divert the air intake of the first channel;

[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, one end of the third channel is located outside the dehumidification chamber and communicates with the first channel, while the other end of the third channel is located on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone and communicates with the second channel.

[0016] Furthermore, one end of the third channel is connected to the air inlet of the first channel, or connected to the peripheral wall of the first channel between the air inlet of the first channel and the dehumidification chamber.

[0017] The other end of the third channel is connected to the air outlet of the second channel, or to the peripheral wall of the second channel between the air inlet of the second channel and the air outlet side of the adsorption zone.

[0018] Furthermore, the dehumidification chamber is equipped with,

[0019] The first heating unit is disposed on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone and located within the second channel;

[0020] 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.

[0021] The other end of the third channel is located on the air inlet side of the rear cooling device.

[0022] Furthermore, the dehumidification chamber is also equipped with a return fan, located in the second channel and set on the air outlet side of the first heating unit, for introducing the dehumidified air into the processing chamber.

[0023] 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.

[0024] Furthermore, the washing and care equipment also includes,

[0025] The fourth 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 from the desorption zone.

[0026] A condensation unit is installed in the dehumidification chamber, located in the fourth channel, and is used to condense the moisture desorbed in the desorption zone of the fourth channel.

[0027] Furthermore, the other end of the fourth channel is connected to the processing chamber, or the air outlet of the fourth channel is connected to the second channel.

[0028] 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 fourth channel is connected to the sealed chamber.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Furthermore, the fourth 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.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0032] (1) The present invention sets up a dehumidification chamber in the washing and care equipment and places the dehumidification chamber in the processing 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.

[0033] (2) This invention, by setting up a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel in the washing and care equipment, effectively diverts the moisture in the first channel through the third channel, avoiding the simultaneous arrival of a large flow of cold, humid gas into the dehumidification chamber, which would cause the moisture transfer components to be overloaded and constantly saturated, thus eliminating the problem of poor dehumidification. It solves the problem in the prior art where the humidity in the processing chamber is high during the early drying stage, causing the moisture transfer components in the dehumidification chamber to operate under overload, thereby improving the dehumidification and drying effect and efficiency of the washing and care equipment and increasing the service life of the moisture transfer components.

[0034] (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.

[0035] (4) The present invention provides a fourth channel, one end of which is connected to the receiving cavity and the other end is an air outlet. A condensation unit is provided on the fourth channel to convert the high concentration of water vapor in the desorption zone into condensate and dry gas. The dry gas is then introduced into the processing chamber, which prevents 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.

[0036] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0037] 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:

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a washing and care device according to the present invention.

[0043] In the diagram: 1. Washing and care equipment housing; 2. Processing chamber; 3. Dehumidification chamber; 4. First channel; 41. Pre-cooling device; 42. Circulating fan; 5. Second channel; 51. Post-cooling device; 52. First heating unit; 53. Return fan; 6. Third channel; 7. Fourth 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.

[0044] 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

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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 third channel 6, and a moisture transfer component 8.

[0049] The processing chamber 2 is located inside the housing 1 of the washing and care equipment and is used for washing / drying items.

[0050] The dehumidification chamber 3 is located outside the processing chamber 2 and is used to dehumidify the processing chamber 2.

[0051] 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, which is used to introduce the moisture in the processing chamber 2 into the dehumidification chamber 3.

[0052] The second channel 5 has an air inlet at one end and an air outlet 52 at the other end, which is connected to the processing chamber 2 and is used to introduce dry air into the processing chamber 2.

[0053] The third channel 6 is arranged in parallel with the first channel 4, and its two ends are connected to the processing chamber 2, which is used to divert the air intake of the first channel 4.

[0054] 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;

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] The moisture transfer component 8 is equipped with an adsorption zone 81 and a desorption zone 82. The moisture discharged from the treatment chamber 2 is adsorbed by the adsorption zone 81. The rotor 84 rotates to the desorption zone 82, where the moisture is removed. This process can concentrate a large volume of low-concentration water vapor into a small volume of high-concentration water vapor. The dry air is then introduced into the treatment chamber 2 through the second channel 5. This prevents the moisture inside the washing and care equipment from causing odors, bacteria, and mold, reduces the investment and operating costs of the washing and care equipment, and improves the efficiency of moisture removal, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the washing and care equipment.

[0058] This application addresses the issue of inadequate dehumidification by incorporating a first channel 4, a second channel 5, and a third channel 6 within the washing and care equipment. The third channel 6 effectively diverts moisture from the first channel 4, preventing a large volume of cold, humid air from simultaneously entering the dehumidification chamber 3 and causing the moisture transfer component 8 to become overloaded and constantly saturated. This eliminates the problem of poor dehumidification. It also solves the problem in existing technologies where high humidity in the processing chamber 2 during the initial drying stage leads to overload operation of the moisture transfer component 8 in the dehumidification chamber 3, thereby improving the dehumidification and drying effect and efficiency of the washing and care equipment and extending the service life of the moisture transfer component 8.

[0059] 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.

[0060] The impeller 84 is made of a material that absorbs moisture at low temperatures and dehumidifies at high temperatures.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] Preferably, the angle of the adsorption region 81 is an acute angle, and the angle of the desorption region 82 is an acute angle.

[0065] 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.

[0066] Furthermore, the rotor 84 is a zeolite rotor, a silica gel rotor, a graphene rotor, or an activated alumina rotor.

[0067] 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.

[0068] Silicone roller (silicone (mSiO2·nH2O), also known as silica gel).

[0069] Activated alumina rotor (activated bauxite, English name: Activatedalumina), chemical formula: Al2O3.

[0070] All of the impellers 84 have the characteristics of low-temperature moisture absorption and high-temperature dehumidification.

[0071] 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.

[0072] In addition, the moisture transfer component 8 also includes a transmission mechanism (not shown in the figure) and a motor 85.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, one end of the third channel 6 is located outside the dehumidification chamber 3 and communicates with the first channel 4, while the other end of the third channel 6 is located on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81 and communicates with the second channel 5.

[0076] This application arranges the third channel 6 in parallel with the first channel 4, with one end of the third channel 6 located outside the dehumidification chamber 3 and connected to the first channel 4, and the other end of the third channel 6 located on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81 and connected to the second channel 5. This allows the third channel 6 to achieve a diversion effect based on the first channel 4, avoiding overload operation of the moisture transfer component 8 in the dehumidification chamber 3, improving the moisture treatment effect of the dehumidification chamber 3, and increasing the service life of the moisture transfer component 8, thereby improving the dehumidification and drying effect of the treatment chamber 2.

[0077] Furthermore, one end of the third channel 6 is connected to the air inlet of the first channel 4, or connected to the peripheral wall of the first channel 4 between the air inlet of the first channel 4 and the dehumidification chamber 3.

[0078] The other end of the third channel 6 is connected to the air outlet of the second channel 5, or to the peripheral wall of the second channel 5 between the air inlet of the second channel 5 and the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81.

[0079] By connecting one end of the third channel 6 to the air inlet of the first channel 4, or connecting it to the peripheral wall of the first channel 4 between the air inlet of the first channel 4 and the dehumidification chamber 3, the complexity of the pipeline is reduced. The first channel 3 and the third channel 6 can achieve the effect of moisture diversion while sharing a single air inlet, thereby improving the practicality of the setup and the ease of installation.

[0080] like Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the dehumidification chamber 3 is further provided with a first heating unit 52 and a post-cooling device 51.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] The post-cooling device 51 is located between the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81 and the first heating unit 52, within the second channel 5, and is used to cool the moisture transfer component 8 or dehumidify the moisture within the second channel 5.

[0084] The other end of the third channel 6 is located on the air inlet side of the aftercooling device 51.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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. The other end of the third channel 6 is located on the air inlet side of the post-cooling device 51, allowing the gas to be diverted through the third channel 6. This achieves both dehumidification and drying simultaneously. The resulting dry gas enters the processing chamber 2, forming two dehumidification and drying channels while achieving the diversion effect. This improves the efficiency of the washing and care equipment, saves dehumidification and drying time, and increases the practicality of the equipment.

[0087] 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.

[0088] like Figure 4 As shown, the dehumidification chamber 3 is further provided with a pre-cooling device 41, which is located in the first channel 4.

[0089] The pre-cooling device 41 is disposed between the air inlet side of the adsorption zone 81 and the air inlet of the first channel 4, and is used to absorb the moisture in the first channel 4.

[0090] One end of the third channel 6 is located between the air inlet side of the front cooling device 41 and the air inlet of the first channel 4.

[0091] This invention employs a pre-cooling device 41 located between the air inlet side of the adsorption zone 81 and the air inlet of the first channel 4. This device first dehumidifies the moisture in the first channel 4, and then dehumidifies it again through the adsorption zone 81 and desorption zone 82 of the moisture transfer component 8, further ensuring that the moisture is converted into dry gas. A first heating unit 52 is also provided on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone 81 to ensure the dryness of the gas entering the processing chamber 2 and improve the drying efficiency of the processing chamber 2.

[0092] One end of the third channel 6 is positioned between the air inlet side of the front cooling device 41 and the air inlet of the first channel 4, so that the third channel 6 does not pass through the front cooling device 41, but only through the rear cooling device 51 and the first heating unit 52, directly cooling, dehumidifying, drying and heating the gas after diversion, further ensuring the dryness of the gas after diversion and entering the processing chamber 2, and further improving the drying efficiency of the washing and processing chamber 2.

[0093] It should be noted that the dehumidification capacity of the pre-cooling device 41 is less than that of the adsorption zone 81. The pre-cooling device 41 and the post-cooling device 51 can be water-cooled devices, semiconductor refrigeration devices, or evaporators of compressors, etc.

[0094] like Figure 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] In this application, a circulating fan 42 or a return fan 53 may also be provided separately.

[0098] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the washing and care equipment further includes a fourth 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.

[0099] The condensation unit 72 is disposed on the fourth channel 7 and located on the air outlet side of the desorption zone 82.

[0100] The washing and care device of the present invention, by setting a fourth channel 7, one end of the fourth channel 7 is an air inlet, which is connected to the desorption zone 82; the other end of the fourth 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.

[0101] In addition, by setting the condensation unit 72 on the fourth 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 speed 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.

[0102] Preferably, the air inlet of the fourth channel 7 is connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone 82.

[0103] In one embodiment, the air outlet of the fourth channel 7 is connected to the processing chamber 2.

[0104] This application uses a condensation unit 72 to convert the moisture in the fourth 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.

[0105] In another embodiment, the air outlet of the fourth channel 7 is connected to the second channel 5.

[0106] This application connects the air outlet of the fourth channel 7 to the second channel 5, and places it on the air inlet side of the post-cooling device, 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.

[0107] Furthermore, the condensation unit 72 is provided with a drain pipe 721 and an exhaust pipe 722.

[0108] The drain pipe 721 is used to receive condensate from the condensation unit.

[0109] The exhaust pipe 722 is used to discharge condensed air.

[0110] 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.

[0111] 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.

[0112] 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.

[0113] 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.

[0114] 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.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] 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.

[0119] like Figures 1 to 5As 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 fourth channel 7 is connected to the sealed chamber 83.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] The present invention provides a second heating unit 831 on 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.

[0123] Furthermore, the fourth 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.

[0124] The regeneration fan 71 is disposed inside the sealed chamber 83, or the regeneration fan 71 is disposed outside the sealed chamber 83.

[0125] The present invention also provides a regeneration fan 71 on the fourth channel 7 to allow a small portion of the regeneration air to circulate, thereby discharging the moisture in the desorption zone 82 from the air outlet of the fourth channel 7 and avoiding residual moisture in the desorption zone 82.

[0126] The regeneration fan 71 is used to drive the air in the fourth 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.

[0127] 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.

[0128] The lint filter is disposed in the processing chamber 2 or the first channel 4 for filtering lint.

[0129] 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.

[0130] like Figure 1 As shown, the washing and care equipment also includes an air outlet duct 9, which is connected to the outside of the washing and care equipment, and is used to maintain the air pressure balance in the processing chamber 2 and to remove odors from the processing chamber 2.

[0131] An air outlet duct 9 is installed on the washing and care equipment and connected to the outside of the washing and care equipment. When the washing and care equipment has been working for a long time, the air outlet duct 9 will exhaust the air inside the processing chamber 2 to the outside of the washing and care equipment and exhaust the gas inside the processing chamber 2, so as to achieve the effect of direct odor discharge, improve the practicality of the equipment, and solve the problem that the processing chamber 2 does not have an air outlet duct 9 in the existing technology, which causes odor to be generated inside the washing and care equipment after long-term use.

[0132] 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: This includes the housing of washing and care equipment; 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 third channel is arranged in parallel with the first channel and its two ends are connected to the processing chamber, and is used to divert the air intake of the first channel; 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 adsorption zone is located outside the sealed cavity, and the desorption zone is located inside the sealed cavity of the housing. A second heating unit is provided inside the sealed cavity and is located on the air inlet side of the desorption zone. 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 fourth channel has an air inlet at one end, which is connected to the sealed chamber on the air outlet side of the desorption zone, and an air outlet at the other end, which is used to discharge the moisture in the desorption zone; the fourth channel is also equipped with a regeneration fan, which is located on the air outlet side of the desorption zone, and is used to discharge the moisture in the desorption zone. A condensing unit is installed in the dehumidification chamber and located in the fourth channel. It is used to condense the high-concentration moisture after desorption in the desorption zone of the fourth 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: One end of the third channel is located outside the dehumidification chamber and communicates with the first channel, while the other end of the third channel is located on the air outlet side of the adsorption zone and communicates with the second channel.

3. The washing and care equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the third channel is connected to the air inlet of the first channel, or to the peripheral wall of the first channel between the air inlet of the first channel and the dehumidification chamber. The other end of the third channel is connected to the air outlet of the second channel, or to the peripheral wall of the second channel between the air inlet of the second channel and the air outlet side of the adsorption zone.

4. A washing and care device according to any one of claims 1-3, 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, and the other end of the third channel is disposed on the air inlet side of the post-cooling device.

5. A washing and care device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dehumidification chamber is also equipped with a return fan, located in the second channel and set on the air outlet side of the first heating unit, for introducing the dehumidified air into the processing chamber.

6. 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.

7. The washing and care equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet side of the condensation unit is connected to the air outlet side of the desorption zone, the air outlet side of the condensation unit is connected to one end of the exhaust pipe, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the outside of the washing and care equipment housing.

8. 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.

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