A diversion box, condensation component and clothing processing equipment

Abstract

The present invention provides a diverter box, a condensing assembly and a clothing processing device, which belong to the technical field of clothing processing; the diverter box is arranged in the condensing air duct of the clothing processing device; an opening is formed on the top of the diverter box, and an air flow chamber and a water chamber are formed inside the diverter box; the water chamber is divided into a plurality of diverter chambers; a water inlet hole and an air inlet hole are formed on the side wall of the diverter box, and a water outlet hole is formed on the bottom wall of the diverter box corresponding to each diverter chamber; the drying air flow in the condensing air duct can enter the air flow chamber through the air inlet hole and then be discharged through the opening; the condensed water from the outside can enter each diverter chamber through the water inlet hole and then be discharged through the corresponding water outlet hole; the condensed water can be dispersed into the condensing air duct and heat-exchanged with the drying air flow flowing through the condensing air duct; the heat exchange area between the drying air flow and the condensed water is increased, so that the drying air flow and the condensed water can fully exchange heat, thereby improving the condensation efficiency, and solving the problems of low condensation efficiency and incomplete dehumidification in the condensing air duct in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular relates to a diversion box, a condensing component and clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] For clothing processing equipment that uses water-cooled drying, the drying system includes a condensing duct and a heating duct. The hot and humid drying air flow enters the condensing duct and directly or indirectly contacts the condensed water to complete heat exchange, and is then converted into a dry and cold drying air flow; then it enters the heating duct through the fan and is converted into a high-temperature, dry and hot drying air flow under the heating action of the heating element; the drying air flow enters the outer drum and exchanges heat with the clothes in the inner drum to achieve drying of the clothes; in the prior art, the structural design of the condensing duct is unreasonable, the heat exchange area between the drying air flow and the condensed water is small, the heat exchange time is short and the heat exchange is insufficient, resulting in low condensation efficiency, incomplete dehumidification and long drying time. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a diverter box, a condensing assembly and a clothing processing device to solve the problems of small heat exchange area between the drying air flow and the condensed water in the condensing duct, insufficient heat exchange and low condensation efficiency in the prior art.

[0004] 18. The condensing device of claim 17, wherein the at least one air inlet of the diverter box is connected to the outlet port of the washing machine, and the at least one air inlet is connected to the outlet port of the washing machine. The at least one air inlet of the diverter box is connected to the outlet port of the washing machine, and the at least one air inlet is connected to the outlet port of the washing machine.

[0005] The drying air flow in the condensation duct can enter the air flow cavity through the air inlet hole and then be discharged through the opening; the condensed water from the outside can enter each diversion cavity through the water inlet hole and then be discharged through the corresponding water outlet hole.

[0006] Further optionally, the side wall of the diversion box includes a water inlet side wall and an air inlet side wall, the water inlet side wall is formed with the at least one water inlet hole, the air inlet side wall and the water inlet side wall are connected, and the air inlet side wall includes a plurality of air inlet side wall sections connected in sequence; the plurality of air inlet side wall sections are each formed with at least one air inlet hole corresponding to the air flow cavity.

[0007] Further optionally, a retaining rib is provided inside the water cavity, wherein the retaining rib is provided with one and comprises a plurality of retaining rib segments connected in sequence, and the plurality of retaining rib segments divide the water cavity into a plurality of the diversion cavities; or,

[0008] There are multiple retaining ribs, and the multiple retaining ribs divide the water cavity into multiple diversion cavities;

[0009] The condensed water flowing through the at least one water inlet is divided into each of the diversion chambers and then dispersed into the condensation air duct through the corresponding water outlet holes, and can exchange heat with the drying air flow flowing through the condensation air duct.

[0010] Further optionally, the top of the retaining rib is lower than the top of the water inlet side wall, and the distance between the top of the retaining rib and the top of the water inlet side wall is h1, and h1 satisfies: 5mm≤h1≤10mm;

[0011] The top end of the retaining rib is lower than the top end of the air inlet side wall, and the distance between the top end of the retaining rib and the top end of the air inlet side wall is h2, and h2 satisfies: 5mm≤h2≤10mm.

[0012] Further optionally, the plurality of air inlet side wall sections include a first air inlet side wall section and a second air inlet side wall section, the first air inlet side wall section and the water inlet side wall are arranged front to back oppositely, and two second air inlet side wall sections are provided, the two second air inlet side wall sections are arranged left to right oppositely, and the two second air inlet side wall sections are both connected between the first air inlet side wall section and the water inlet side wall;

[0013] The height of the water inlet side wall is greater than the height of the first air inlet side wall section, and the height of the water inlet side wall minus the height of the first air inlet side wall section is Δh, and Δh satisfies the following: 1 mm ≤ Δh ≤ 5 mm;

[0014] In the direction from the water inlet side wall to the first air inlet side wall section, the bottom wall of the diverter box is tilted downward.

[0015] Further optionally, the opening is covered with a diverter cover, and the diverter cover is formed with at least one air outlet; the drying airflow flowing through the airflow cavity can be discharged through the air outlet; or,

[0016] A filter is provided at the opening; the drying airflow flowing through the airflow cavity can be discharged through the filter.

[0017] Further optionally, the diverter box is a cylindrical structure or an inverted cone structure, and the axis of the diverter box is in a vertical plane.

[0018] The present invention further provides a condensation assembly, comprising:

[0019] a condensing air duct, which is used to be arranged on the wall of the outer drum of the clothes processing device, and the condensing air duct can flow the drying air from the outer drum of the clothes processing device;

[0020] The diversion box described in any of the above items is arranged in the condensation air duct.

[0021] Further optionally, the condensing air duct includes a first air duct wall and a second air duct wall arranged opposite to each other, the first air duct wall is arranged close to the outer cylinder, the second air duct wall is arranged away from the outer cylinder, and the second air duct wall is formed with a mounting opening;

[0022] The diversion box is detachably arranged in the condensing air duct through the installation opening.

[0023] Further optionally, the condensation component further includes a condensation water pipe;

[0024] The water inlet side wall and the second air duct wall correspond to each other and are arranged on the same side, one end of the condensation water pipe enters the condensation air duct through the installation port and communicates with the water inlet hole; or,

[0025] The condensation air duct also includes a third air duct wall, which is connected between the first air duct wall and the second air duct wall, and the third air duct wall is formed with a through hole; the water inlet side wall and the third air duct wall correspond to each other and are arranged on the same side, and one end of the condensation water pipe enters the condensation air duct through the through hole and is connected with the water inlet hole.

[0026] Further optionally, along the length direction of the condensing air duct, a plurality of diverter boxes are arranged at intervals in the condensing air duct, and at least two of the plurality of diverter boxes have different diverter capabilities; in two adjacent diverter boxes, condensed water discharged from the diverter box at the upper end can enter the diverter cavity of the diverter box at the lower end through the opening and air flow cavity of the diverter box at the lower end, and then be discharged through the corresponding air outlet holes;

[0027] The diversion capacity may be determined by at least two of the number of the diversion cavities, the size of the diversion cavities, the number of water outlets corresponding to each diversion cavity, the aperture of the water outlets, and the distribution pattern of the water outlets.

[0028] The present invention also proposes a clothing processing device, which includes an outer drum, a heating air duct and a condensing component described in any one of the above items; a drying air inlet is formed at the tube mouth of the outer drum, and the tube wall of the outer drum includes an outer drum rear wall, and a drying air outlet is formed on the outer drum rear wall; the condensing air duct is arranged on the outer drum rear wall, and a condensing air inlet is formed at one end of the condensing air duct, and the condensing air inlet and the drying air outlet are connected; a condensing air outlet is formed at the other end of the condensing air duct, and the condensing air outlet and one end of the heating air duct are connected through a drying fan; the other end of the heating air duct is connected to the drying air inlet; a heating element is provided in the heating air duct, for heating the drying air flow flowing through the heating air duct.

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

[0030] The diverter box is arranged in the condensing air duct, and the side wall of the diverter box is formed with a water inlet hole and an air inlet hole, and the interior of the diverter box is formed with an air flow cavity and a water cavity, and the air flow cavity and the air inlet hole and the opening are all connected, and the water cavity is divided into multiple diverter cavities, and each diverter cavity corresponds to a water outlet hole; the drying air flow in the condensing air duct can enter the air flow cavity through the air inlet hole, and then be discharged through the opening; the condensed water from the outside can enter each diverter cavity through the water inlet hole, and then be discharged through the corresponding water outlet hole; the condensed water can be dispersed into the condensing air duct and heat exchanged with the drying air flow flowing through the condensing air duct; the heat exchange area between the drying air flow and the condensed water is increased, so that the drying air flow and the condensed water are fully heat exchanged, the condensation efficiency is improved, the dehumidification is thorough, and the drying time is shortened, so as to solve the problems in the prior art of short heat exchange time, small heat exchange area and insufficient contact between the drying air flow and the condensed water in the condensing air duct, resulting in low condensation efficiency and incomplete dehumidification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

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

[0033] Figure 1A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a diverter box provided by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the diverter box and diverter cover provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of the present invention in which a diverter box is provided in the condensing air duct;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of the present invention in which two diverter boxes are provided in the condensing air duct;

[0037] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the diverter box provided by the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a clothes processing device provided by the present invention;

[0039] In the picture:

[0040] 1-outer cylinder; 11-outer cylinder peripheral wall; 12-outer cylinder rear wall; 121-drying air outlet; 13-door seal; 131-drying air inlet section;

[0041] 2-Condensation assembly; 21-Condensation air duct; 211-Condensation air inlet; 212-Condensation air outlet; 213-First air duct wall; 214-Second air duct wall; 2141-Mounting port; 22-Diverter box; 221-Water inlet side wall; 2211-Water inlet hole; 222-Air inlet side wall; 2221-First air inlet side wall section; 2222-Second air inlet side wall section; 2223-Air inlet hole; 223-Bottom wall; 2231-Water outlet hole; 224-Diverter cavity; 225-First box side wall; 226-Second box side wall; 23-Diverter cover; 231-Air outlet hole; 24-Retaining rib; 25-Water inlet connector;

[0042] 31-Heating air duct; 32-Drying fan. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following describes the implementation of the present invention using specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art will readily understand the other advantages and benefits of the present invention from the disclosure herein. Obviously, the embodiments described are only a portion of the present invention, not all of it. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] The terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" used in the embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "A plurality" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0045] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein is merely a description of the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0046] It should also be noted that the terms "include," "comprises," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such product or system. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system comprising the element.

[0047] In existing water-cooled drying equipment, the condensation duct has an unreasonable structural design, resulting in a small heat exchange area between the drying airflow and the condensed water, short heat exchange time, and insufficient heat exchange, resulting in low condensation efficiency, incomplete dehumidification, and long drying time.

[0048] The present invention creatively provides a diverter box for being arranged in a condensing air duct of a clothes processing device. The diverter box has an opening formed on the top, and an air flow cavity and a water cavity formed inside the diverter box; the water cavity is divided into a plurality of diverter cavities; a water inlet hole and an air inlet hole are formed on the side wall of the diverter box, and a water outlet hole is formed on the bottom wall of the diverter box at a position corresponding to each diverter cavity;

[0049] The drying air flow in the condensation duct can enter the air flow cavity through the air inlet hole and then be discharged through the opening; the condensed water from the outside can enter each diversion cavity through the water inlet hole and then be discharged through the corresponding water outlet hole; the condensed water can be dispersed into the condensation duct and exchange heat with the drying air flow flowing through the condensation duct; the heat exchange area between the drying air flow and the condensed water is increased, so that the drying air flow and the condensed water can fully exchange heat, thereby improving the condensation efficiency.

[0050] Example 1

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, this embodiment provides a diverter box 22 for being arranged in a condensing air duct 21 of a clothes processing device. The condensing air duct 21 is used to dehumidify the drying air flow from the outer drum 1 of the clothes processing device; it is particularly suitable for a washer-dryer;

[0052] An opening is formed at the top of the diverter box 22, an air flow cavity is formed at the upper end of the interior of the diverter box 22, and a water cavity is formed at the lower end of the interior of the diverter box 22, and the opening, the air flow cavity and the water cavity are connected in sequence; at least one water inlet hole 2211 is formed on the side wall of the diverter box 22 at a position corresponding to the water cavity, and the water cavity is divided into a plurality of diverter cavities 224, and at least one water inlet hole 2211 is connected to each diverter cavity 224; at least one air inlet hole 2223 is formed on the side wall of the diverter box 22 at a position corresponding to the air flow cavity, and at least one air inlet hole 2223 is connected to the air flow cavity; at least one water outlet hole 2231 is formed on the bottom wall 223 of the diverter box 22 at a position corresponding to each diverter cavity 224, and at least one water outlet hole 2231 is connected to the corresponding diverter cavity 224;

[0053] The drying air flow in the condensation duct 21 can enter the air flow cavity through the air inlet hole 2223, and then be discharged through the opening; the condensed water from the outside can enter each diversion cavity 224 through the water inlet hole 2211, and then be discharged through the corresponding water outlet hole 2231; the condensed water can be dispersed into the condensation duct 21 and flow from top to bottom, and heat exchange with the drying air flow flowing from bottom to top in the condensation duct 21; the heat exchange area between the drying air flow and the condensed water is increased, so that the drying air flow and the condensed water can fully exchange heat, improve the condensation efficiency, dehumidify thoroughly, shorten the drying time, and solve the problems in the prior art of short heat exchange time, small heat exchange area and insufficient contact between the drying air flow and the condensed water in the condensation duct, resulting in low condensation efficiency and incomplete dehumidification.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] Based on Example 1, the side walls of the diverter box 22 include a water inlet side wall 221 and an air inlet side wall 222. The water inlet side wall 221 is formed with at least one water inlet hole 2211. The air inlet side wall 222 is connected to the water inlet side wall 221, and the air inlet side wall 222 includes a plurality of sequentially connected air inlet side wall segments. Each of the plurality of air inlet side wall segments is formed with at least one air inlet hole 2223 at a position corresponding to the air flow cavity.

[0056] Preferably, the water inlet side wall 221 is formed with a water inlet hole 2211. After the condensed water enters the water cavity through the water inlet hole 2211, it is diverted into each diversion cavity 224 and then discharged through the water outlet hole 2231 corresponding to each diversion cavity 224. The condensed water is dispersed from top to bottom into the condensation air duct 21 under the action of each diversion cavity 224, thereby achieving different condensation effects and lint removal effects. Each air inlet side wall section is formed with a plurality of air inlet holes 2223 at the corresponding position of the air flow cavity, so that the drying air flow can flow smoothly from bottom to top through the diversion box 22.

[0057] In addition, the air inlet hole 2223 can be used as an overflow hole; when the water level in the water cavity exceeds the air inlet hole 2223, the water in the water cavity can be discharged into the condensation air duct 21 through the air inlet hole 2223.

[0058] This embodiment further proposes that a retaining rib 24 is provided inside the water cavity. The retaining rib 24 has one retaining rib and includes multiple retaining rib segments connected in sequence. The multiple retaining rib segments divide the water cavity into multiple diversion cavities 224. The multiple diversion cavities 224 are connected on one side of the water inlet hole 2211.

[0059] In other embodiments, a plurality of retaining ribs 24 are provided, the plurality of retaining ribs 24 are spaced apart, and the plurality of retaining ribs 24 divide the water cavity into a plurality of diversion cavities 224 , and the plurality of diversion cavities 224 are connected on one side of the water inlet 2211 ;

[0060] The condensed water flowing through at least one water inlet hole 2211 is divided into each diversion cavity 224 and then dispersed from top to bottom into the condensation air duct 21 through the corresponding water outlet hole 2231, and can exchange heat with the drying air flow flowing from bottom to top in the condensation air duct 21.

[0061] Furthermore, the top of the retaining rib 24 is lower than the top of the water inlet side wall 221, and the distance between the top of the retaining rib 24 and the top of the water inlet side wall 221 is h1, and h1 satisfies: 5mm≤h1≤10mm;

[0062] The top of the blocking rib 24 is lower than the top of the air inlet side wall 222 , and the distance between the top of the blocking rib 24 and the top of the air inlet side wall 222 is h2 , and h2 satisfies: 5 mm ≤ h2 ≤ 10 mm.

[0063] In addition, the retaining rib 24 is designed to be detachably arranged inside the water cavity, and the position of the retaining rib 24 can be adjusted according to actual needs, thereby adjusting the size of the diversion cavity 224.

[0064] This embodiment further proposes that the multiple air inlet side wall sections include a first air inlet side wall section 2221 and a second air inlet side wall section 2222, the first air inlet side wall section 2221 and the water inlet side wall 221 are arranged front to back, and two second air inlet side wall sections 2222 are provided, the two second air inlet side wall sections 2222 are arranged left to right and opposite to each other, and the two second air inlet side wall sections 2222 are both connected between the first air inlet side wall section 2221 and the water inlet side wall 221; the height of the water inlet side wall 221 is greater than the height of the first air inlet side wall section 2221, and the height of the water inlet side wall 221 minus the height of the first air inlet side wall section 2221 is Δh, and Δh satisfies: 1mm≤Δh≤5mm;

[0065] From the water inlet side wall 221 to the first air inlet side wall section 2221, the bottom wall 223 of the diverter box 22 is tilted downward so that the condensed water entering the diverter cavity 224 can be discharged to the condensation air duct 21 in a timely and even manner through the corresponding water outlet holes 2231, avoiding water accumulation in the diverter cavity 224.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown, the opening is covered with a diverter cover 23, and the diverter cover 23 is formed with at least one air outlet 231; the drying air flowing through the air flow cavity can be discharged through the air outlet 231; the size of the air inlet 2223 is designed to be large enough and the number is designed to be sufficient, and the size of the air outlet 231 is designed to be large enough and the number is designed to be sufficient, so as to reduce the flow resistance of the diverter box 22 to the drying air flow;

[0067] Specifically, a sealing ring is provided between the diverter cover 23 and the diverter box 22, and the diverter cover 23 and the diverter box 22 are connected by screws;

[0068] In other embodiments, a filter is provided at the opening; the drying airflow flowing through the airflow cavity can be discharged through the filter; and the filter can filter the hair debris in the drying airflow.

[0069] This embodiment also proposes that the diverter box 22 is a cylindrical structure, and the axis of the diverter box 22 is in a vertical plane;

[0070] The drying air flow in the condensation duct 21 can enter the air flow cavity through the air inlet hole 2223 on the side wall of the columnar structure, and then be discharged through the opening at the top of the columnar structure; the condensed water from the outside can enter each diversion cavity 224 through the water inlet hole 2211 on the side wall of the columnar structure, and then be discharged through the corresponding water outlet hole 2231 located on the bottom wall 223 of the columnar structure; the condensed water can be dispersed into the condensation duct 21 and exchange heat with the drying air flow flowing through the condensation duct 21.

[0071] Example 3

[0072] Different from Example 2, Figure 5As shown, the diverter box 22 is an inverted cone-shaped structure, and the axis of the diverter box 22 is in a vertical plane. The side walls of the diverter box 22 include a first box side wall 225 and a second box side wall 226. The first box side wall 225 is formed with at least one water inlet hole 2211 at a position corresponding to the water cavity, and the first box side wall 225 is formed with at least one air inlet hole 2223 at a position corresponding to the airflow cavity. The second box side wall 226 is connected to the first box side wall 225, and the second box side wall 226 includes a plurality of box side wall segments connected in sequence. The plurality of box side wall segments are each formed with at least one air inlet hole 2223 at a position corresponding to the airflow cavity.

[0073] Preferably, the first box side wall 225 is formed with a plurality of air inlet holes 2223 and a water inlet hole 2211, and each box side wall section is formed with a plurality of air inlet holes 2223; the drying air flow in the condensation duct 21 flows from bottom to top and can enter the air flow cavity through the air inlet holes 2223 on the side wall of the inverted conical structure, and then be discharged through the opening at the top of the inverted conical structure; the condensed water from the outside can enter each diversion cavity 224 through the water inlet holes 2211 on the side wall of the inverted conical structure, and then be dispersed and discharged from top to bottom through the corresponding water outlet holes 2231 located on the bottom wall 223 of the inverted conical structure; the condensed water can be dispersed into the condensation duct 21 and heat-exchange with the drying air flow flowing through the condensation duct 21.

[0074] Example 4

[0075] This embodiment also proposes that the condensation component 2 includes:

[0076] a condensing air duct 21, which is used to be arranged on the wall of the outer drum 1 of the clothes processing device, and the condensing air duct 21 can flow the drying air flow from the outer drum 1 of the clothes processing device;

[0077] The diverter box 22 described in any one of Examples 1 to 3 is arranged in the condensation air duct 21.

[0078] Furthermore, the condensation air duct 21 includes a first air duct wall 213 and a second air duct wall 214 arranged opposite to each other. The first air duct wall 213 is arranged close to the outer tube 1, and the second air duct wall 214 is arranged away from the outer tube 1. The second air duct wall 214 is formed with a mounting opening 2141. Preferably, the height of the condensation air duct 21 is H, and the mounting opening 2141 is arranged between approximately H / 3 and 2*H / 3 of the condensation air duct 21.

[0079] The diverter box 22 is detachably disposed in the condensing air duct 21 through the installation opening 2141 .

[0080] Furthermore, the condensation assembly 2 further includes a condensation water pipe; the first air duct wall 213 and the second air duct wall 214 are arranged front to back oppositely;

[0081] The water inlet side wall 221 and the second air duct wall 214 correspond to each other and are arranged on the same side. One end of the condensation water pipe enters the condensation air duct 21 through the installation port 2141 and communicates with the water inlet hole 2211. The condensation water pipe can transport external condensed water to the diversion cavity 224. A water valve is connected in series to the condensation water pipe, and the flow rate of the condensation water pipe can be adjusted by the water valve. Specifically, a water inlet connector 25 is provided at the water inlet hole 2211, and the water inlet connector 25 is connected to the condensation water pipe.

[0082] Preferably, the water inlet hole 2211 is provided on the side wall of the diversion box 22 with the largest area.

[0083] This embodiment also proposes that Figure 4 As shown, along the length direction of the condensing air duct 21, a plurality of diverter boxes 22 are arranged at intervals in the condensing air duct 21, and the position of each diverter box 22 in the condensing air duct 21 is adjustable; at least two of the plurality of diverter boxes 22 have different diverting capabilities, and among two adjacent diverter boxes 22, the condensed water discharged from the diverter box 22 at the upper end can enter the diverter cavity 224 of the diverter box 22 at the lower end through the opening and air flow cavity of the diverter box 22 at the lower end, and then be discharged through the corresponding air outlet 231;

[0084] The diversion capacity can be determined by at least two of the number of diversion cavities 224, the size of the diversion cavities 224, the number of water outlet holes 2231 corresponding to each diversion cavity 224, the diameter of the water outlet holes 2231, and the distribution pattern of the water outlet holes 2231.

[0085] Preferably, two adjacent diverter boxes 22 among the multiple diverter boxes 22 have different diverter capabilities, the number of diverter cavities 224 of the diverter box 22 at the upper end is greater than the number of diverter cavities 224 of the diverter box 22 at the lower end, the number of water outlet holes 2231 corresponding to each diverter cavity 224 in the diverter box 22 at the upper end is greater than the number of water outlet holes 2231 corresponding to each diverter cavity 224 in the diverter box 22 at the lower end; the aperture of the water outlet hole 2231 corresponding to each diverter cavity 224 in the diverter box 22 at the upper end is greater than the aperture of the water outlet hole 2231 corresponding to each diverter cavity 224 in the diverter box 22 at the lower end; in this way, the flow rate of condensed water discharged by the diverter box 22 at the upper end is greater than the flow rate of condensed water discharged by the diverter box 22 at the lower end, and the condensed water discharged by the diverter box 22 at the upper end is more dispersed than the condensed water discharged by the diverter box 22 at the lower end;

[0086] The condensed water flows from top to bottom and passes through each diverter box 22. Under the action of the diverter box 22, it is dispersed into the condensation duct 21. When the drying airflow flows from bottom to top, the heat exchange area with the condensed water gradually increases, so that the degree of heat exchange between the drying airflow and the condensed water gradually increases, thereby improving the condensation efficiency, thoroughly dehumidifying, shortening the drying time, and solving the problem that the structural design of the condensation component 2 in the prior art is unreasonable, resulting in a short heat exchange time and a small heat exchange area between the drying airflow and the condensed water, and solving the problem that the condensation efficiency of the condensation component 2 in the prior art is low and the dehumidification is not thorough.

[0087] Example 5

[0088] Different from Example 4, this embodiment proposes that the condensing air duct 21 also includes a third air duct wall, the third air duct wall is connected between the first air duct wall 213 and the second air duct wall 214, the third air duct wall is located on the right side of the condensing air duct 21, and the third air duct wall is formed with a through hole; the multiple air inlet side wall segments include a first air inlet side wall segment 2221 and a second air inlet side wall segment 2222, the first air inlet side wall segment 2221 and the water inlet side wall 221 are arranged opposite to each other on the left and right, and the second air inlet side wall segment 2222 is provided with two, and the two second air inlet side wall segments 2222 are arranged front and back. They are arranged relative to each other, and the two second air inlet side wall sections 2222 are connected between the first air inlet side wall section 2221 and the water inlet side wall 221; the water inlet side wall 221 and the third air duct wall correspond to each other and are arranged on the same side. One end of the condensation water pipe enters the condensation air duct 21 through the through hole and is connected with the water inlet hole 2211. The condensation water pipe can transport external condensation water to the diversion chamber 224; the condensation water pipe is connected in series with a water valve, and the flow rate of the condensation water pipe can be adjusted by the water valve; specifically, a water inlet joint 25 is provided at the water inlet hole 2211, and the water inlet joint 25 is connected to the condensation water pipe.

[0089] Example 6

[0090] like Figure 6As shown, this embodiment provides a clothes processing device, which includes an outer drum 1, an inner drum, a heating air duct 31 and a condensing assembly 2 according to any one of embodiments 1 to 5; a drying air inlet is formed at the tube mouth of the outer drum 1, and the tube wall of the outer drum 1 includes an outer drum rear wall 12, and the outer drum rear wall 12 is formed with a drying air outlet 121; a condensing air duct 21 is provided on the outer drum rear wall 12, and a condensing air inlet 211 is formed at one end of the condensing air duct 21, and the condensing air inlet 211 is connected to the drying air outlet 121; a condensing air outlet 212 is formed at the other end of the condensing air duct 21, and the condensing air outlet 212 and the heating air outlet 121 are connected. One end of the duct 31 is connected through a drying fan 32; the other end of the heating duct 31 is connected to the drying air inlet; the drying fan 32 is used to provide power to the drying air flow; a heating element is provided in the heating duct 31, which is used to heat the drying air flow flowing through the heating duct 31; the inner drum is rotatably arranged in the outer drum 1, and the inner drum is used to carry clothes; in this way, the outer drum 1, the condensing duct 21, the drying fan 32 and the heating duct 31 are connected to form a drying circuit; under the action of the drying fan 32, the drying air flow can circulate in the drying circuit, and the drying air flow enters the inner drum and exchanges heat with the clothes to dry the clothes.

[0091] Specifically, a door seal 13 is provided at the tube mouth of the outer tube 1, and the door seal 13 forms a drying air inlet duct, and the end of the drying air inlet duct away from the door seal 13 is a drying air inlet; the tube wall of the outer tube 1 also includes an outer tube peripheral wall 11, and the heating air duct 31 is provided on the outer tube peripheral wall 11 and is located above the outer tube peripheral wall 11.

[0092] While the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been specifically illustrated and described above, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, configurations, or implementations described herein; rather, the present disclosure is intended to encompass various modifications and equivalent configurations within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A diverter box (22) for being arranged in a condensing air duct (21) of a clothes processing device, wherein the condensing air duct (21) is used to dehumidify the drying air flow from the outer drum (1) of the clothes processing device; characterized in that: The top of the diverter box (22) is formed with an opening, the upper end of the interior of the diverter box (22) is formed with an air flow cavity, the lower end of the interior of the diverter box (22) is formed with a water cavity, and the opening, the air flow cavity and the water cavity are sequentially connected; the water cavity is divided into a plurality of diverter cavities (224); the side wall of the diverter box (22) is formed with at least one water inlet hole (2211) at a position corresponding to the water cavity, and the at least one water inlet hole (2211) is connected to each of the diverter cavities (224). The flow cavities (224) are all connected; the side wall of the diverter box (22) is formed with at least one air inlet hole (2223) at a position corresponding to the air flow cavity, and the at least one air inlet hole (2223) is connected to the air flow cavity; the bottom wall (223) of the diverter box (22) is formed with at least one water outlet hole (2231) at a position corresponding to each diverter cavity (224), and the at least one water outlet hole (2231) is connected to the corresponding diverter cavity (224); The drying airflow in the condensing air duct (21) can enter the airflow cavity through the air inlet hole (2223) and then be discharged through the opening; Condensed water from the outside can enter each of the diversion chambers (224) through the water inlet hole (2211) and then be discharged through the corresponding water outlet hole (2231).

2. The shunt box (22) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the diversion box (22) comprises a water inlet side wall (221) and an air inlet side wall (222); the water inlet side wall (221) is formed with the at least one water inlet hole (2211); the air inlet side wall (222) is connected to the water inlet side wall (221); and the air inlet side wall (222) comprises a plurality of air inlet side wall sections connected in sequence; and the plurality of air inlet side wall sections are each formed with at least one air inlet hole (2223) at a position corresponding to the air flow cavity.

3. The shunt box (22) according to claim 2, characterized in that: A retaining rib (24) is provided inside the water cavity, wherein the retaining rib (24) is provided with one retaining rib and comprises a plurality of retaining rib segments connected in sequence, wherein the plurality of retaining rib segments divide the water cavity into a plurality of the diversion cavities (224); or, The retaining ribs (24) are provided in plurality, and the plurality of retaining ribs (24) divide the water cavity into a plurality of diversion cavities (224); The condensed water flowing through the at least one water inlet hole (2211) is divided into each of the diversion chambers (224), and then dispersed into the condensation air duct (21) through the corresponding water outlet hole (2231), and can exchange heat with the drying air flow flowing through the condensation air duct (21).

4. The shunt box (22) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the retaining rib (24) is lower than the top of the water inlet side wall (221), and the distance between the top of the retaining rib (24) and the top of the water inlet side wall (221) is h1, and h1 satisfies: 5mm≤h1≤10mm; The top end of the retaining rib (24) is lower than the top end of the air inlet side wall (222), and the distance between the top end of the retaining rib (24) and the top end of the air inlet side wall (222) is h2, and h2 satisfies: 5mm≤h2≤10mm.

5. The shunt box (22) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of air inlet side wall sections include a first air inlet side wall section (2221) and a second air inlet side wall section (2222); the first air inlet side wall section (2221) and the water inlet side wall (221) are arranged front to back relative to each other; two second air inlet side wall sections (2222) are provided; the two second air inlet side wall sections (2222) are arranged left to right relative to each other, and the two second air inlet side wall sections (2222) are both connected between the first air inlet side wall section (2221) and the water inlet side wall (221); The height of the water inlet side wall (221) is greater than the height of the first air inlet side wall section (2221), and the height of the water inlet side wall (221) minus the height of the first air inlet side wall section (2221) is Δh, and Δh satisfies: 1mm≤Δh≤5mm; In the direction from the water inlet side wall (221) to the first air inlet side wall section (2221), the bottom wall (223) of the diversion box (22) is arranged to be tilted downward.

6. The shunt box (22) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening is covered with a diversion cover (23), and the diversion cover (23) is formed with at least one air outlet (231); the drying airflow flowing through the airflow cavity can be discharged through the air outlet (231); or, A filter is provided at the opening; the drying airflow flowing through the airflow cavity can be discharged through the filter.

7. The diverter box (22) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The diverter box (22) is a columnar structure or an inverted cone structure, and the axis of the diverter box (22) is in a vertical plane.

8. A condensation assembly (2), characterized in that: The condensation component (2) comprises: a condensing air duct (21) for being arranged on the wall of the outer drum (1) of the laundry processing device, wherein the condensing air duct (21) can flow through a drying air flow from the outer drum (1) of the laundry processing device; The diverter box (22) according to claim 1 is arranged in the condensing air duct (21).

9. A condensation assembly (2), characterized in that: The condensation component (2) comprises: a condensing air duct (21) for being arranged on the wall of the outer drum (1) of the laundry processing device, wherein the condensing air duct (21) can flow through a drying air flow from the outer drum (1) of the laundry processing device; The diverter box (22) according to any one of claims 2 to 7 is arranged in the condensing air duct (21).

10. The condensation assembly (2) according to claim 9, characterized in that The condensing air duct (21) comprises a first air duct wall (213) and a second air duct wall (214) arranged opposite to each other, wherein the first air duct wall (213) is arranged close to the outer cylinder (1), and the second air duct wall (214) is arranged away from the outer cylinder (1), and the second air duct wall (214) is formed with a mounting opening (2141); The diversion box (22) is detachably arranged in the condensing air duct (21) via the installation opening (2141).

11. The condensation assembly (2) according to claim 10, characterized in that The condensation component (2) further includes a condensation water pipe; The water inlet side wall (221) and the second air duct wall (214) correspond to each other and are arranged on the same side, and one end of the condensation water pipe enters the condensation air duct (21) through the installation opening (2141) and communicates with the water inlet hole (2211); or, The condensation air duct (21) also includes a third air duct wall, which is connected between the first air duct wall (213) and the second air duct wall (214), and the third air duct wall is formed with a through hole; the water inlet side wall (221) and the third air duct wall correspond to each other and are arranged on the same side, and one end of the condensation water pipe enters the condensation air duct (21) through the through hole and is connected to the water inlet hole (2211).

12. The condensation assembly (2) according to claim 9, characterized in that Along the length direction of the condensation air duct (21), a plurality of diversion boxes (22) are arranged at intervals in the condensation air duct (21), and at least two of the plurality of diversion boxes (22) have different diversion capabilities; in two adjacent diversion boxes (22), condensed water discharged from the diversion box (22) at the upper end can enter the diversion cavity (224) of the diversion box (22) at the lower end through the opening and air flow cavity of the diversion box (22) at the lower end, and then be discharged through the corresponding air outlet (231); The diversion capacity can be determined by at least two of the number of the diversion cavities (224), the size of the diversion cavities (224), the number of water outlet holes (2231) corresponding to each diversion cavity (224), the aperture of the water outlet holes (2231), and the distribution form of the water outlet holes (2231).

13. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The clothing processing device comprises an outer cylinder (1), a heating air duct (31) and a condensing assembly (2) according to any one of claims 8 to 12; a drying air inlet is formed at the cylinder mouth of the outer cylinder (1), the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder (1) comprises an outer cylinder rear wall (12), and a drying air outlet (121) is formed on the outer cylinder rear wall (12); the condensing air duct (21) is arranged on the outer cylinder rear wall (12), and a condensing air inlet (21) is formed at one end of the condensing air duct (21). 11), the condensing air inlet (211) and the drying air outlet (121) are connected; a condensing air outlet (212) is formed at the other end of the condensing air duct (21), and the condensing air outlet (212) and one end of the heating air duct (31) are connected through a drying fan (32); the other end of the heating air duct (31) is connected to the drying air inlet; a heating element is provided in the heating air duct (31) for heating the drying air flow flowing through the heating air duct (31).

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