Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention discloses a clothes processing device which comprises a clothes processing barrel, a clothes processing cavity is defined by the clothes processing barrel, the bottom wall of the clothes processing barrel is provided with a first air inlet area and a second air inlet area, the first air inlet area is provided with a first air inlet part, and the second air inlet area is provided with a second air inlet part communicated with the clothes processing cavity; the air guide piece is arranged on the clothes treatment barrel and used for communicating the clothes treatment cavity with the first air inlet part; and the ventilation assembly selectively communicates with at least one of the first air inlet part and the second air inlet part. When the clothes processing device works, a part of airflow can flow to the designated area in the clothes processing cavity under the guidance of the air guide part, and / or a part of airflow can enter the clothes processing cavity from the second air inlet part on the bottom wall of the clothes processing barrel, so that multiple ventilation modes can be formed, and the ventilation effect is improved. A user can select the ventilation mode according to needs, different use requirements are met, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the air inlet of the clothing processing chamber is only arranged on the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel, the wind direction in the clothing care chamber is fixed, there are drying dead corners in the clothing processing process, the clothing processing effect of the clothing processing device is uneven, and the drying time is long, which affects the user experience and there is room for improvement. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a clothing processing device, which can avoid the occurrence of drying dead corners during the clothing processing process, ensure the uniformity of the clothing processing process, reduce the time of clothing processing, and improve the user experience.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device includes: a clothing processing barrel, the clothing processing barrel defines a clothing processing chamber and the bottom wall has a first air inlet area and a second air inlet area, the first air inlet area is provided with a first air inlet portion, and the second air inlet area is provided with a second air inlet portion connected to the clothing processing chamber; an air guide member, the air guide member is provided in the clothing processing barrel, and is used to connect the clothing processing chamber and the first air inlet portion; a ventilation component, the ventilation component can be selectively connected to at least one of the first air inlet portion and the second air inlet portion.

[0005] According to the clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present invention, a ventilation component is provided, and an air guide is provided on the clothing processing barrel to connect the clothing processing chamber and the first air inlet. When the clothing processing device is working, a part of the airflow can flow to the designated area in the clothing processing chamber under the guidance of the air guide, and / or a part of the airflow can enter the clothing processing chamber from the second air inlet on the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel, thereby forming a variety of ventilation modes. Users can select the ventilation mode according to their needs to meet different usage requirements, thereby improving the user experience.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air guide member includes: a first air guide portion, which is arranged on the side wall of the clothing processing barrel and is suitable for defining a first ventilation section; a second air guide portion, which is connected to the first air guide portion and is arranged on the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel, and the second air guide portion is suitable for defining a second ventilation section connected to the first air inlet portion and the first ventilation section.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first ventilation section is defined between the first air guide portion and the side wall of the laundry processing tub, and the second ventilation section is defined between the second air guide portion and the bottom wall of the laundry processing tub.

[0008] In some embodiments, the portion where the first air inlet area and the second air guide portion are offset is a non-porous structure.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first air inlet portion and the air guide member respectively include multiple first air inlets and the multiple air guide members correspond one-to-one; and / or, the first air inlet area surrounds the outer side of the second air inlet area, and the first air inlet portion includes multiple first air inlets and the multiple first air inlets are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the second air inlet area.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ventilation component defines an air inlet chamber, a first air duct and a second air duct, a first air passage chamber connected to the first air duct and the first air inlet portion, and a second air passage chamber connected to the second air duct and the second air inlet portion are defined between the ventilation component and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel, and the air inlet chamber is connected to the outlet of the clothing processing chamber, wherein the air inlet chamber can be selectively connected to at least one of the first air duct and the second air duct, so that the air inlet chamber can be selectively connected to at least one of the first air inlet portion and the second air inlet portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the ventilation assembly includes: an air duct shell; a wind shield, wherein the wind shield is disposed between the air duct shell and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel, the wind shield and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel define the first air passage cavity and the second air passage cavity, and the air inlet cavity, the first air duct and the second air duct are defined between the wind shield and the air duct shell; a switching device, wherein the switching device is disposed on the air duct shell or the wind shield, and is used to open and close the inlet of the second air duct to control the air flow interruption between the second air duct and the air inlet cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first air duct includes two air duct cavities, the second air duct and the two air duct cavities are located on the same side of the air inlet cavity and are arranged side by side, and the second air duct is located between the two air duct cavities.

[0013] In some examples, the air duct shell includes: a cover shell; two partitions, the two partitions are arranged at intervals in the cover shell and each of the partitions is connected to the bottom wall of the cover shell, the second air duct is located between the two partitions, and the two air duct cavities are respectively located between the two partitions and the side walls of the cover shell.

[0014] In some specific examples, the first end of each partition in the length direction is connected to the side wall of the cover shell, the inlet of the second air duct is located between the second ends of the two partitions in the length direction, and the inlet of the first air duct is located between the second end of the partition in the length direction and the side wall of the cover shell.

[0015] In some embodiments, the switching device includes a rotatable wind shield for opening and closing the inlet of the second air duct.

[0016] In some examples, the bottom wall of the air duct housing is provided with a fixed axis perpendicular thereto, and the wind shield is provided on the fixed axis and is configured to rotate around the fixed axis driven by airflow.

[0017] In some examples, the wind shield member includes a plurality of wind shields, which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the fixed shaft, and at least two of the wind shields are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the fixed shaft.

[0018] In some specific examples, the projection shape of at least two of the wind shields on the plane where the inlet of the second air duct is located is the same as the inlet shape of the second air duct.

[0019] In some specific examples, the wind deflector forms a spiral blade.

[0020] In some embodiments, the air duct shell is provided with a rotating shaft parallel to its bottom wall, and the wind shielding member is provided on the rotating shaft and rotates with the rotating shaft.

[0021] In some examples, the switching device further includes a drive motor, which is connected to the rotating shaft and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0022] In some examples, a limiting member is provided on the bottom wall of the air duct housing for limiting the wind shielding member.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 is a structural exploded view of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is a structural cross-sectional view of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3is a schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a windshield of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of an air duct housing and a switching device of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the wind shield is in a closed state;

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of an air duct housing and a switching device of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the wind shield is in an open state;

[0031] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of an air duct housing and a switching device of a clothes processing device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The structural schematic diagram of the air duct housing and the switching device shown in , the wind shield is in the open state;

[0033] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 In the structural schematic diagram of the air duct shell and the switching device shown in , the wind shield is in a closed state.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] Clothes processing device 1000, air duct shell 10, outer cover 1, inner cover 2, partition 21, first partition plate 211, second partition plate 212, reinforcing rib 213, first partition section 214, second partition section 215, reinforcing cavity 217, muffler hole 22, volute tongue 23, stopper 24, first air duct 021, air duct cavity 0211, second air duct 022, air inlet cavity 023, switching device 3, wind shield 31, wind shield sheet 311, fixed shaft 321, rotating shaft 322, driving motor 33, connecting shaft 331, wind shield plate 4, first air outlet area 41, first air outlet portion 041, first air outlet hole 411, second air outlet area 42, second air outlet portion 042, second air outlet hole 421, annular sealing structure 5, outer sealing ring 51, first air passage cavity 051, inner sealing ring 52, second air passage cavity 052, clothing processing barrel 6, clothing processing cavity 061, first air inlet area 062, first air inlet portion 0621, second air inlet area 063, second air inlet portion 0631, air guide member 7, ventilation cavity 071, first ventilation section 0711, second ventilation section 0712, ventilation hole 72, first air guide portion 73, second air guide portion 74, wind wheel 300. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0037] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 9 A clothes treating apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0038] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the laundry processing apparatus 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a laundry processing tub 6 and an air guide 7 .

[0039] The clothing processing barrel 6 defines a clothing processing chamber 061 , and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6 has a first air inlet area 062 and a second air inlet area 063 . The first air inlet area 062 is provided with a first air inlet portion 0621 , and the second air inlet area 063 is provided with a second air inlet portion 0631 . The second air inlet portion 0631 is connected to the clothing processing chamber 061 .

[0040] The air guide member 7 is arranged in the clothing processing barrel 6, and is used to connect the clothing processing chamber 061 and the first air inlet 0621. The airflow entering the clothing processing barrel 6 from the first air inlet 0621 can first pass through the air guide member 7 and then enter the clothing processing chamber 061.

[0041] The clothing processing chamber 061 may have at least two airflows simultaneously or separately, wherein part of the airflow directly enters the clothing processing chamber 061 through the second air inlet 0631 on the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, and the part of the airflow flows from the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6 into the clothing processing chamber 061, and another part of the airflow enters the air guide 7 through the first air inlet 0621 on the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, and enters the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the air guide 7. Under the joint action of multiple airflows, the airflow in the clothing processing chamber 061 is made more uniform, avoiding the occurrence of drying dead corners in the clothing processing chamber 061, ensuring the uniformity of the clothing processing process, reducing the clothing processing time, and improving the user experience.

[0042] The laundry treating apparatus 1000 further includes a ventilation assembly, which can be selectively connected to at least one of the first air inlet 0621 and the second air inlet 0631 .

[0043] Specifically, the laundry treating apparatus 1000 may have a first ventilation mode, a second ventilation mode, and a third ventilation mode. By providing a ventilation assembly, the laundry treating apparatus 1000 may be switchable among the first ventilation mode, the second ventilation mode, and the third ventilation mode.

[0044] When the clothing processing device 1000 is in the first ventilation mode, the ventilation component is connected to the first air inlet 0621 and the second air inlet 0631, the air flow in the ventilation component can flow from the first air inlet 0621 into the air guide 7, and then flow into the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the air guide 7, and the air flow in the ventilation component can flow from the second air inlet 0631 into the clothing processing chamber 061, and so on.

[0045] When the clothing processing device 1000 is in the second ventilation mode, the ventilation component is connected to the first air inlet 0621, and the airflow in the ventilation component can flow from the first air inlet 0621 into the air guide 7, and then flow into the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the air guide 7, and so on.

[0046] When the clothes treating apparatus 1000 is in the third ventilation mode, the ventilation assembly is connected to the second air inlet 0631, and the airflow in the ventilation assembly can flow from the second air inlet 0631 into the clothes treating chamber 061, and so on.

[0047] Of course, the laundry processing device 1000 may also have two ventilation modes among the first ventilation mode, the second ventilation mode and the third ventilation mode. By providing a ventilation component, the laundry processing device 1000 can be switched between the first ventilation mode and the second ventilation mode, or the laundry processing device 1000 can be switched between the first ventilation mode and the third ventilation mode; or the laundry processing device 1000 can be switched between the second ventilation mode and the third ventilation mode.

[0048] According to the clothing processing device 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention, a ventilation component is provided, and an air guide member 7 is provided on the clothing processing barrel 6 to connect the clothing processing chamber 061 and the first air inlet portion 0621. When the clothing processing device 1000 is working, a part of the airflow can flow to a designated area in the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the air guide member 7, and / or a part of the airflow can enter the clothing processing chamber 061 from the second air inlet portion 0631 on the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, thereby forming a variety of ventilation modes. The user can select the ventilation mode according to the needs to meet different usage requirements, thereby improving the user experience.

[0049] In some embodiments, the first air inlet area 062 surrounds the outer side of the second air inlet area 063 .

[0050] In some embodiments, the air guide member 7 itself can define a ventilation cavity 071, and the ventilation cavity 071 communicates with the laundry processing cavity 061 and the first air inlet portion 0621. The ventilation cavity 071 defined by the air guide member 7 itself has better sealing performance.

[0051] In some embodiments, a ventilation cavity 071 is defined between the air guide 7 and the wall of the laundry processing barrel 6, and the ventilation cavity 071 communicates with the laundry processing chamber 061 and the first air inlet 0621. Such a configuration can simplify the processing steps, so as to avoid the air guide 7 occupying too much space in the laundry processing chamber 061, reduce the production cost of the air guide 7, and realize the lightweight of the laundry processing device 1000.

[0052] The ventilation cavity 071 may include a first ventilation section 0711 and a second ventilation section 0712, and the first ventilation section 0711 and the second ventilation section 0712 are connected to each other.

[0053] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the air guide part 7 includes a first air guide portion 73 and a second air guide portion 74, the second air guide portion 74 is connected to the first air guide portion 73, the first air guide portion 73 is arranged on the side wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, and a first ventilation section 0711 is defined between the first air guide portion 73 and the side wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, the second air guide portion 74 is arranged on the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, and a second ventilation section 0712 is defined between the second air guide portion 74 and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, and the second ventilation section 0712 is connected to the first air inlet portion 0621 and the first ventilation section 0712.

[0054] Specifically, the airflow passing through the first air inlet portion 0621 can first flow through the second ventilation section 0712 defined between the second air guide portion 74 and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, then flow through the first ventilation section 0711 defined between the first air guide portion 73 and the side wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, and finally enter the clothing processing chamber 061.

[0055] Therefore, by setting the air guide member 7 into the above-mentioned structure, the airflow at the first air inlet portion 0621 on the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6 can be guided to the first air guide portion 73 on the side wall of the clothing processing barrel 6 by using the second air guide portion 74 of the air guide member 7, thereby forming a side air intake form from the clothing processing chamber 061, so that the airflow with higher temperature can fully contact the clothing near the air guide member 7, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the clothing.

[0056] The air guide 7 has a plurality of ventilation holes 72, and the ventilation holes 72 are connected with the first ventilation section 0711 and the second ventilation section 0712, so that the ventilation holes 72 are connected with the clothing processing chamber 061 and the first air inlet 0621. The plurality of ventilation holes 72 are arranged on the first air guide 73 and / or the second air guide 74. When the plurality of ventilation holes 72 are arranged on the first air guide 73, the airflow passing through the first ventilation section 0711 can enter the clothing processing chamber 061 through the ventilation holes 72 arranged on the first air guide 73. When the plurality of ventilation holes 72 are arranged on the second air guide 74, the airflow passing through the second ventilation section 0712 can enter the clothing processing chamber 061 through the ventilation holes 72 arranged on the second air guide 74. The plurality of ventilation holes 72 can be arranged at intervals on the top wall of the air guide 7, or can be arranged on the top wall and side walls of the air guide 7.

[0057] Reference Figure 2 The first air guide portion 73 is in the shape of a long strip to form a lifting rib of the clothing processing barrel 6, which can realize the function of the air guide member 7 to stir and lift the clothes in the clothing processing chamber 061, and make the airflow distributed in the entire clothing processing chamber 061 as much as possible, avoiding the occurrence of airflow dead corners in the clothing processing chamber 061, and ensuring the clothing processing effect of the clothing processing device 1000.

[0058] Specifically, one end of the first air guide 73 is connected to the second air guide 74, so that the airflow in the second ventilation section 0712 defined between the second air guide 74 and the bottom wall of the laundry processing tub 6 can enter the first ventilation section 0711 defined between the first air guide 73 and the side wall of the laundry processing tub 6. Among them, one end of the first air guide 73 and the second air guide 74 can be connected in an arc transition to avoid sharp corners in the laundry processing cavity 061 and to avoid the sharp corners generated by the transition part from scratching the laundry.

[0059] Reference Figure 2 The first air guide portion 73 extends along the axial direction of the clothing processing barrel 6, so that the first air guide portion 73 can be distributed on the side wall of the entire clothing processing barrel 6, ensuring that the air outlet of the ventilation holes 72 opened on the first air guide portion 73 can cover the axial direction of the clothing processing cavity 061, and enable the air guide member 7 of the clothing processing barrel 6 to better lift the clothing during the rotation process.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the staggered portion between the first air inlet area 062 and the second air guide portion 74 is a non-porous structure, so that the airflow passing through the first air inlet portion 0621 can only enter the clothing processing chamber 061 through the air guide member 7. Such an arrangement can simplify the structure of the clothing processing barrel 6 and reduce the difficulty of processing.

[0061] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the first air inlet 0621 and the air guide 7 include multiple ones, and the multiple first air inlets 0621 correspond to the multiple air guides 7 one by one. That is to say, the airflow entering the laundry processing barrel 6 through any first air inlet 0621 will flow along the side wall of the laundry processing barrel 6 under the guidance of the air guide 7 corresponding to the first air inlet 0621, and enter the laundry processing chamber 061 through the ventilation holes 72 provided on the air guide 7. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first air inlet area 062 surrounds the outer side of the second air inlet area 063, and the first air inlet portion 0621 includes a plurality of first air inlet portions 0621, which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the second air inlet area 063. The first air inlet portion 0621 may be a first air inlet hole with a larger size, for example, each first air inlet hole may be an arc-shaped hole extending in the circumferential direction of the second air inlet area 063, or each first air inlet hole may be a radially elongated hole perpendicular to the bottom wall of the laundry treatment tub 6.

[0063] Therefore, by arranging multiple first air inlet portions 0621 at intervals in the circumferential direction of the second air inlet area 063, the multiple first air inlet portions 0621 can correspond one-to-one to the positions of multiple air guide members 7, thereby ensuring that the airflow passing through each first air inlet portion 0621 enters the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the corresponding air guide member 7.

[0064] In some embodiments, the air guide members 7 include multiple air guide members 7, which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the clothing processing barrel 6. The multiple air guide members 7 can be respectively arranged at side wall positions in different directions in the clothing processing barrel 6. Under the guidance of the multiple air guide members 7, the air flow flows from different circumferential positions of the clothing processing barrel 6 to the clothing processing chamber 061, so that the air flow distribution in the clothing processing chamber 061 is more uniform, further avoiding the occurrence of drying dead corners in the clothing processing chamber 061, ensuring the uniformity of the clothing processing process, reducing the clothing processing time, and improving the user experience.

[0065] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ventilation component defines an air inlet chamber 023, a first air duct 021 and a second air duct 022, and a first air passage chamber 051 and a second air passage chamber 052 are defined between the ventilation component and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6. The first air passage chamber 051 connects the first air duct 021 and the first air inlet portion 0621, the second air passage chamber 052 connects the second air duct 022 and the second air inlet portion 0631, and the air inlet chamber 023 connects the outlet of the clothing processing chamber 061.

[0066] The air inlet cavity 023 may be selectively communicated with at least one of the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022 , so that the air inlet cavity 023 may be selectively communicated with at least one of the first air inlet portion and the second air inlet portion.

[0067] When the air inlet cavity 023 is connected with the first air duct 021, the air in the air inlet cavity 023 flows to the first air duct 021, and the air in the first air duct 021 flows into the air guide 7 from the first air inlet portion 0621, and flows into the clothing processing cavity 061 under the guidance of the air guide 7. When the air inlet cavity 023 is connected with the second air duct 022, the air in the air inlet cavity 023 flows to the second air duct 022, and the air in the second air duct 022 flows into the clothing processing cavity 061 from the second air inlet portion 0631. When the air inlet chamber 023 is connected with the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022, the air in the air inlet chamber 023 flows to the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022 respectively, the air in the first air duct 021 flows into the air guide member 7 from the first air inlet portion 0621, and flows into the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the air guide member 7, and the air in the second air duct 022 flows into the clothing processing chamber 061 from the second air inlet portion 0631.

[0068] Therefore, by setting the ventilation component to the above-mentioned structure, switching of multiple ventilation modes can be achieved, and users can select the ventilation mode according to their needs to meet different usage requirements, thereby improving the user experience.

[0069] In some embodiments, the air inlet chamber 023 is always connected to the first air duct 021, and the air inlet chamber 023 and the second air duct 022 can be connected in an on-off manner, that is, the air inlet chamber 023 and the second air duct 022 can be switched between an on state and an off state, so that the clothing processing device 1000 has at least a first ventilation mode and a second ventilation mode.

[0070] When the clothing processing device 1000 is in the first ventilation mode, the air inlet chamber 023 is connected with the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022, the humid air in the clothing processing chamber 061 is discharged from the outlet and flows into the air inlet chamber 023, the air in the air inlet chamber 023 flows into the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022 respectively, the air in the first air duct 021 flows into the air guide 7 from the first air inlet portion 0621, and flows into the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the air guide 7, the air in the second air duct 022 flows into the clothing processing chamber 061 from the second air inlet portion 0631, and so on.

[0071] When the clothing processing device 1000 is in the second ventilation mode, the air inlet chamber 023 is connected to the first air duct 021, and the air inlet chamber 023 is disconnected from the second air duct 022. The humid air in the clothing processing chamber 061 is discharged from the outlet and flows into the air inlet chamber 023. The air in the air inlet chamber 023 flows through the first air duct 021 in turn, flows into the air guide 7 from the first air inlet portion 0621, and flows into the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the air guide 7, and so on.

[0072] A rotatable wind wheel 300 may be disposed in the air inlet cavity 023. When the clothes treating device 1000 is working, the rotating wind wheel 300 may drive air to flow to form an airflow.

[0073] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the ventilation assembly includes an air duct shell 10 and a wind shield 4, the wind shield 4 is arranged between the air duct shell 10 and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, the wind shield 4 and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6 define a first air passage cavity 051 and a second air passage cavity 052, the first air passage cavity 051 connects the first air duct 021 and the first air inlet portion 0621, the second air passage cavity 052 connects the second air duct 022 and the second air inlet portion 0631, and the air inlet cavity 023, the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022 are defined between the wind shield 4 and the air duct shell 10.

[0074] The ventilation assembly also includes a switching device 3, which is arranged on the air duct shell 10 or the wind shield 4. The switching device 3 is used to open and close the inlet of the second air duct 022, so as to control the interruption of air flow between the second air duct 022 and the air inlet cavity 023.

[0075] Specifically, the clothing processing device 1000 can control the air flow rate or flow rate in the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022 by controlling the switching device 3, and then the flow rate of the air flow flowing into the clothing processing chamber 061 through the second air inlet part 0631 or the ventilation hole 72 on the air guide 7, so as to better control the distribution of the air flow in the clothing processing chamber 061 and the direction of the air flow, so that the clothing processing device 1000 can have a variety of different ventilation modes and can switch between a variety of different ventilation modes, so that the clothing processing process is more uniform, the clothing processing time is reduced, and the user experience is improved.

[0076] Among them, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an annular sealing structure is provided between the wind shield 4 and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6. The annular sealing structure 5 includes an outer sealing ring 51 and an inner sealing ring 52. A first air passage cavity 051 is defined between the outer sealing ring 51, the inner sealing ring 52, the wind shield 4 and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6. A second air passage cavity 052 is defined between the inner sealing ring 52, the wind shield 4 and the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6.

[0077] like Figure 5-Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the first air duct 021 includes two air duct cavities 0211 , the second air duct 022 and the two air duct cavities 0211 are located on the same side of the air inlet cavity 023 , and the second air duct 022 and the two air duct cavities 0211 are arranged side by side, and the second air duct 022 is located between the two air duct cavities 0211 .

[0078] That is to say, three air ducts are defined between the air duct shell 10 and the wind shield 4, which are the air duct cavities 0211 located on both sides and the second air duct 022 located in the middle. The two air duct cavities 0211 of the first air duct 021 correspond to the first air inlet area 062 of the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, and can guide the airflow to the two sides or even the surrounding side of the clothing processing chamber 061 respectively. The second air duct 022 corresponds to the second air inlet area 063 of the bottom wall of the clothing processing barrel 6, and can guide the airflow to the middle part of the clothing processing chamber 061, ensuring uniform distribution of airflow in the clothing processing chamber 061.

[0079] Compared with the inner and outer annular air duct structures of the clothing processing device in the related art, the present application arranges the first air duct 021 to include two air duct cavities 0211 located on both sides of the second air duct 022. Since the two air duct cavities 0211 are independent of each other and are not connected at the downstream ends in the air flow direction, the air flow directions in each air duct cavity 0211 are consistent, thereby avoiding the airflow collision between the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022, and avoiding the air volume loss caused by the airflow collision process.

[0080] In some examples, the air duct housing 10 includes a cover shell and two partitions 21, the two partitions 21 are arranged at intervals in the cover shell, and each partition 21 is connected to the bottom wall of the cover shell, the second air duct 022 is located between the two partitions 21, and the two air duct cavities 0211 are respectively located between the two partitions 21 and the side walls of the cover shell.

[0081] That is to say, the two partitions 21 divide the air duct defined by the cover into three cavities, namely the air duct cavity 0211 located on both sides and the air duct cavity 0211 located in the middle. The two air duct cavities 0211 located on both sides together form a first air duct 021, and the air duct cavity 0211 located in the middle forms a second air duct 022.

[0082] Therefore, by setting two partitions 21 in the cover shell, the two partitions 21 can be used to partition the space in the cover shell, so as to at least define two air duct cavities 0211 of the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022. When used in conjunction with the switching device 3, the switching of air flow interruption between the second air duct 022 and the air inlet cavity 023 can be realized, thereby meeting different ventilation requirements.

[0083] In some examples, the separator 21 has a reinforcement portion. The reinforcement portion can improve the structural strength of the separator 21, ensure that the separator 21 has sufficient strength to resist the pressure on the separator 21 during the flow of air, and ensure that the separator 21 has sufficient stability and reliability under any working conditions.

[0084] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in some specific examples, the reinforcement portion includes a plurality of reinforcement cavities 217, so as to utilize the reinforcement cavities 217 to improve the structural strength of the partition 21, ensure the reliability and stability of the partition 21, and the reinforcement cavities 217 can reduce the weight of the partition 21, and avoid the setting of the partition 21 affecting the lightweight of the clothing processing device 1000. Among them, at least a part of the plurality of reinforcement cavities 217 is arranged in the length direction of the partition 21, so as to facilitate the processing and production of the partition 21 and improve the strength of the partition 21 in the force direction.

[0085] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some specific examples, the partition 21 includes a first partition plate 211 and a second partition plate 212, each of which is connected to the bottom wall of the housing, and the bottom wall provides a supporting force in a first direction perpendicular to the bottom wall for the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212. Further, the reinforcing portion includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs 213, which are arranged between the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 to prevent the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 from approaching each other under the action of an external force, and the reinforcing ribs 213 are used to enhance the strength of the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 to prevent the first partition plate 211 or the second partition plate 212 from cracking and deforming.

[0086] Among them, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 213 are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the first partition plate 211 / the second partition plate 212, so that the strength at each position on the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 is uniform, thereby avoiding cracking. The two ends of each reinforcing rib 213 are respectively connected to the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212. The reinforcing ribs 213 connect the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212, and provide support for the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 in the plane direction perpendicular to the first direction, thereby ensuring the stability of the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212. In addition, since the reinforcing ribs 213 are supported and arranged between the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212, the strength of the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 can be enhanced, thereby avoiding cracking and deformation of the first partition plate 211 or the second partition plate 212.

[0087] like Figure 5-Figure 9 As shown, the first end of each of the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 in the length direction is connected to the side wall of the cover shell and the second end is connected, thereby, a relatively complete and closed cavity structure can be formed between the first partition plate 211, the second partition plate 212 and the side wall and the bottom wall of the cover shell, avoiding the formation of an open cavity on the partition 21, thereby ensuring the stability of the setting of the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212.

[0088] Specifically, the shapes of the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 are designed according to the shape of the cover shell. Each of the first partition plate 211 and the second partition plate 212 includes a first partition segment 214 and a second partition segment 215. The first partition segment 214 is parallel to the side wall of the cover shell near the inlet of the first air duct 021 and is spaced apart to avoid the setting of the partition 21 affecting the wind resistance of the first air duct 021 and the second air duct 022, thereby avoiding losses during airflow.

[0089] The first partition section 214 and the side wall of the housing close to the inlet of the first air duct 021 define two air inlet parts of the first air duct 021 , and the first partition sections 214 of the two partitions 21 define an air inlet part of the second air duct 022 .

[0090] In some specific examples, the first end of each partition 21 in the length direction is connected to the side wall of the cover shell, the inlet of the second air duct 022 is located between the second ends of the two partitions 21 in the length direction, and the inlet of the first air duct 021 is located between the second end of the partition 21 in the length direction and the side wall of the cover shell.

[0091] Thus, the space defined by the shell is divided into three independent and parallel cavities by two partitions 21. The inlet of the first air duct 021 is located between the other end of the partition 21 in the length direction and the side wall of the shell, and the inlet of the second air duct 022 is located between the other ends of the two partitions 21 in the length direction. The two partitions 21 can divide the airflow flowing from the air inlet chamber 023 to the clothing processing chamber 061 into three parts. After the airflow is diverted, it flows into the clothing processing chamber 061 under the guidance of the partitions 21.

[0092] In some embodiments, the switching device 3 includes a rotatable windshield 31, which is used to open and close the inlet of the second air duct 022. By providing a rotatable windshield 4, it is not only easy to drive, but also takes up less space in the process of opening and closing the inlet of the second air duct 022.

[0093] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some optional examples, the bottom wall of the air duct shell 10 is provided with a fixed shaft 321, the fixed shaft 321 is perpendicular to the bottom wall of the air duct shell 10, the wind shield 31 is provided on the fixed shaft 321, and the wind shield 31 is constructed to rotate around the fixed shaft 321 under the drive of airflow.

[0094] That is to say, during the operation of the clothing processing device 1000, the wind shield 31 rotates driven by the airflow, thereby continuously changing the on-off state between the air inlet chamber 023 and the second air duct 022, and continuously changing the air flow speed and air volume flowing from the air inlet chamber 023 to the second air duct 022, thereby changing the air volume in different areas of the clothing processing chamber 061, meeting different drying needs, and improving the uniformity of clothing drying.

[0095] In some examples, the wind shield member 31 includes a plurality of wind shields 311, which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the fixed shaft 321, and at least two wind shields 311 are relatively arranged on both sides of the fixed shaft 321, so that the wind shield member 31 can rotate at the entrance of the second air duct 022, and when the edges of the two relatively arranged wind shields 311 respectively stop at the two side walls of the entrance of the second air duct 022, the two relatively arranged wind shields 311 can close the entrance of the second air duct 022.

[0096] Among them, the fixed shaft 321 is arranged in the middle of the inlet of the second air duct 022, so that the wind shield 311 can stably rotate and open and close the inlet of the second air duct 022, ensuring that any wind shield 311 can smoothly pass between the fixed shaft 321 and the side wall of the second air duct 022.

[0097] In some specific examples, the projection shape of at least two wind shields 311 on the plane where the entrance of the second air duct 022 is located is the same as the entrance shape of the second air duct 022 to ensure that the two wind shields 311 can completely block the entrance of the second air duct 022 .

[0098] In some specific examples, the wind shield 311 forms a spiral blade. The spiral blade can rotate under the drive of the airflow. During the rotation process, the wind shields 311 at different positions can guide the airflow to different positions in the air duct and continuously adjust the air volume change, thereby changing the air volume change in different areas of the clothing processing chamber 061, meeting different drying needs, and improving the uniformity of clothing drying.

[0099] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the wind shield 31 includes two spiral blades arranged opposite to each other. During the process of the wind shield 31 rotating half a circle around the fixed shaft 321 driven by the airflow, the two spiral blades of the wind shield 31 are suitable for rotating from a position that completely shields the inlet of the second air duct 022 to a position parallel to the flow direction of the airflow, during which the airflow flowing through the second air duct 022 gradually increases, and further, the wind shield 31 rotates from a position parallel to the flow direction of the airflow back to a position that completely shields the inlet of the second air duct 022, during which the airflow flowing through the second air duct 022 gradually decreases. When the two spiral blades of the wind shield 31 are located at a position that completely shields the inlet of the second air duct 022, the switching device 3 closes the inlet of the second air duct 022, and when the wind shield 31 is located at a position that is parallel to the flow direction of the airflow, the switching device 3 opens the inlet of the second air duct 022.

[0100] During the process of the wind shield 31 rotating around the fixed shaft 321 driven by the airflow, the two spiral blades of the wind shield 31 are adapted to rotate from the position completely shielding the inlet of the second air duct 022 to the position parallel to the airflow direction. During the process, the wind shield 31 is tilted toward the first air duct 021 in the airflow direction, and the inclination angle with the airflow direction gradually decreases. At this time, the wind shield 31 will guide the airflow toward the first air duct 021 and gradually open the inlet of the second air duct 022. Further, the wind shield 31 rotates from the position parallel to the airflow direction back to the position completely shielding the inlet of the second air duct 022. During the process, the wind shield 31 is tilted toward the second air duct 022 in the airflow direction, and the inclination angle with the airflow direction gradually increases. At this time, the wind shield 31 will guide the airflow toward the second air duct 022 and gradually close the inlet of the second air duct 022. Therefore, the air volume changes in each air duct can be adjusted by rotating the wind shield 31, thereby changing the air volume changes in different areas in the clothing processing chamber 061, meeting different drying needs, and improving the uniformity of clothing drying.

[0101] like Figure 7-Figure 9 As shown, in some other optional examples, the air duct housing 10 is provided with a rotating shaft 322 , the rotating shaft 322 is parallel to the bottom wall of the air duct housing 10 , the wind shield 31 is provided on the rotating shaft 322 , and the wind shield 31 can rotate with the rotating shaft 322 .

[0102] Under the control of the rotating shaft 322, the wind shield 31 can rotate to a position that completely blocks the inlet of the second air duct 022. At this time, the switching device 3 closes the inlet of the second air duct 022, the airflow does not pass through the second air duct 022, and the second air inlet 0631 does not deliver airflow to the clothing processing chamber 061. Under the control of the rotating shaft 322, the wind shield 31 can rotate to a position parallel to the flow direction of the airflow. At this time, the switching device 3 opens the inlet of the second air duct 022, part of the airflow passes through the second air duct 022, and the second air inlet 0631 delivers airflow to the clothing processing chamber 061. Under the control of the rotating shaft 322, the wind shield 31 can rotate to a position between a position parallel to the flow direction of the airflow and a position that completely blocks the inlet of the second air duct 022, partially opens the inlet of the second air duct 022, and controls the flow rate of the airflow entering the second air duct 022 by controlling the size of the inlet of the second air duct 022.

[0103] In some examples, the switching device 3 also includes a driving motor 33, which is connected to the rotating shaft 322. The driving motor 33 is used to drive the rotating shaft 322 to rotate. The clothing processing device 1000 can control the rotation of the rotating shaft 322 by controlling the operation of the driving motor 33, and control the rotating shaft 322 to remain stationary at a preset position, thereby controlling the position of the wind shield 31 and controlling the flow of air in the ventilation assembly.

[0104] In some examples, the cover shell includes an outer cover 1 and an inner cover 2, and the inner cover 2 is arranged in the outer cover 1, wherein the inner cover 2 includes a first inner cover 2 and a second inner cover 2, and the first inner cover 2 and the second inner cover 2 are arranged side by side in the outer cover 1, and a plurality of silencer holes 22 are provided on the bottom wall of the first inner cover 2 to reduce the noise generated during the flow of air.

[0105] Two partitions 21 are arranged at intervals in the first inner cover 2, wherein one air duct cavity 0211 is located between one of the partitions 21 and the side wall of the first inner cover 2, wherein the other air duct cavity 0211 is located between the other partition 21 and the side wall of the first inner cover 2, the second air duct 022 is located between the two partitions 21, the second inner cover 2 is suitable for defining at least a part of the air inlet cavity 023, the side wall of the second inner cover 2 is provided with a volute tongue 23, and the drive motor 33 is located between the side wall of the outer cover 1 and the side wall of the first inner cover 2 close to the volute tongue 23.

[0106] One end of the rotating shaft 322 is rotatably disposed on one of the partitions 21, and the driving motor 33 is connected to the rotating shaft 322 via a connecting shaft 331, and the connecting shaft 331 passes through another partition 21, so as to be connected to the other end of the rotating shaft 322. By setting the cover to the above structure, the outer cover 1 can protect the first inner cover 2 and the second inner cover 2, and play the role of isolating noise, reducing vibration, etc., and can reserve installation space for the driving motor 33.

[0107] In some examples, the bottom wall of the air duct housing 10 is provided with a stopper 24 for limiting the wind shield 31. By providing the stopper 24 on the bottom wall of the air duct housing 10, the rotation position of the wind shield 31 can be limited, so that the wind shield 31 can be kept at a position that opens or closes the inlet of the second air duct 022.

[0108] like Figure 4 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the wind shield 4 has a first air outlet area 41 and a second air outlet area 42, and the first air outlet area 41 surrounds the outer side of the second air outlet area 42 so that the first air duct 021 can correspond to the first air outlet area 41, and the second air outlet area 42 corresponds to the second air duct 022. The first air outlet area 41 is provided with a first air outlet portion 041, and the second air outlet area 42 is provided with a second air outlet portion 042. The first air outlet portion 041 includes at least one first air outlet hole 411, and the second air outlet portion 042 is located in the second air outlet area 42 and includes at least one second air outlet hole 421.

[0109] Among them, the part of the first air outlet area 41 that is opposite to the second air duct 022 is a non-porous structure to prevent the airflow in the second air duct 022 from entering the clothing processing chamber 061 through the first air outlet area 41 and the first air inlet area 062 of the clothing processing chamber 061, thereby affecting the clothing processing device 1000's control over the ventilation mode in the clothing processing chamber 061.

[0110] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second air inlet portion 0631 includes a plurality of second air inlet holes, which are arranged at circumferential and / or radial intervals in the second air inlet area 063 to ensure uniform air intake in the second air inlet portion 0631 and uniform clothing processing.

[0111] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0112] Other structures and operations of the laundry treating apparatus 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0113] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0114] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, It is characterized in that include: A clothes treatment barrel, wherein the clothes treatment barrel defines a clothes treatment chamber and the bottom wall has a first air inlet area and a second air inlet area, the first air inlet area is provided with a first air inlet portion, and the second air inlet area is provided with a second air inlet portion communicating with the clothes treatment chamber; an air guide member, the air guide member being provided in the clothes processing barrel and being used for connecting the clothes processing chamber and the first air inlet portion; A ventilation assembly is selectively connected to at least one of the first air inlet and the second air inlet.

2. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The air guide member comprises: A first air guide portion, which is disposed on a side wall of the laundry processing tub and is suitable for defining a first ventilation section; A second air guide portion is connected to the first air guide portion and is disposed on the bottom wall of the laundry processing tub, and the second air guide portion is suitable for defining a second ventilation section that is connected to the first air inlet portion and the first ventilation section.

3. The laundry processing device according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The first ventilation section is defined between the first air guide portion and the side wall of the laundry processing tub, and the second ventilation section is defined between the second air guide portion and the bottom wall of the laundry processing tub.

4. The laundry processing device according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The portion where the first air inlet area and the second air guide portion are staggered is a non-porous structure.

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The first air inlet and the air guide respectively include a plurality of first air inlets and a plurality of air guides, and the positions of the plurality of first air inlets and the plurality of air guides correspond one to one; and / or, The first air inlet area surrounds the outer side of the second air inlet area, and the first air inlet parts include a plurality of first air inlet parts, and the plurality of first air inlet parts are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the second air inlet area.

6. The laundry processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, It is characterized in that The ventilation assembly defines an air inlet cavity, a first air duct, and a second air duct. A first air passage cavity communicating with the first air duct and the first air inlet portion, and a second air passage cavity communicating with the second air duct and the second air inlet portion are defined between the ventilation assembly and the bottom wall of the laundry treatment tub. The air inlet cavity is communicated with an outlet of the laundry treatment cavity. The air inlet cavity may be selectively communicated with at least one of the first air duct and the second air duct, so that the air inlet cavity may be selectively communicated with at least one of the first air inlet portion and the second air inlet portion.

7. The laundry processing device according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The ventilation assembly comprises: Air duct shell; A windshield, the windshield being disposed between the air duct shell and the bottom wall of the laundry processing tub, the windshield and the bottom wall of the laundry processing tub defining the first air passage cavity and the second air passage cavity, and the windshield and the air duct shell defining the air inlet cavity, the first air duct and the second air duct; A switching device is provided on the air duct shell or the wind shield plate, and is used to open and close the inlet of the second air duct to control the interruption of air flow between the second air duct and the air inlet cavity.

8. The laundry processing device according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The first air duct includes two air duct cavities, the second air duct and the two air duct cavities are located on the same side of the air inlet cavity and are arranged side by side, and the second air duct is located between the two air duct cavities.

9. The laundry processing device according to claim 8, It is characterized in that The air duct shell comprises: Housing; Two partitions are arranged at intervals in the casing and each of the partitions is connected to the bottom wall of the casing, the second air duct is located between the two partitions, and the two air duct cavities are respectively located between the two partitions and the side walls of the casing.

10. The laundry processing device according to claim 9, It is characterized in that The first end of each partition in the length direction is connected to the side wall of the cover shell, the inlet of the second air duct is located between the second ends of the two partitions in the length direction, and the inlet of the first air duct is located between the second end of the partition in the length direction and the side wall of the cover shell.

11. The laundry processing device according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The switching device includes a rotatable wind shielding member for opening and closing the inlet of the second air duct.

12. The laundry processing device according to claim 11, It is characterized in that The bottom wall of the air duct shell is provided with a fixed shaft perpendicular to the bottom wall of the air duct shell. The wind shield is provided on the fixed shaft and is configured to rotate around the fixed shaft under the driving of the airflow.

13. The laundry processing device according to claim 12, It is characterized in that The wind shield member includes a plurality of wind shields, which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the fixed shaft, and at least two wind shields are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the fixed shaft.

14. The laundry processing device according to claim 13, It is characterized in that The projection shape of at least two of the wind shields on the plane where the inlet of the second air duct is located is the same as the inlet shape of the second air duct; and / or, the wind shields form spiral blades.

15. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 11, It is characterized in that The air duct shell is provided with a rotating shaft parallel to its bottom wall, and the wind shielding member is arranged on the rotating shaft and rotates with the rotating shaft.

16. The laundry processing device according to claim 15, It is characterized in that The switching device further includes a driving motor, which is connected to the rotating shaft and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate; and / or, The bottom wall of the air duct shell is provided with a limiting member for limiting the wind shielding member.

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