Laundry treating apparatus
By introducing switching functions of automatic drainage and manual drainage into the clothing processing equipment, the problem that existing clothing care machines cannot adjust the condensate discharge method is solved, and the user experience and equipment applicability are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202310860767.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing clothing care machines cannot adjust the condensate discharge method according to different usage environments when in use, resulting in a reduced user experience.
A clothing treatment equipment is designed, including a shell, partition, drainage assembly and valve body assembly. Through switching between automatic drainage and manual drainage, it can adapt to different environmental conditions and ensure the effective discharge of condensate.
It improves the user experience, enhances the applicability and reliability of the equipment, ensures that condensate can be effectively discharged in different environments, and extends the service life of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular provides a clothing processing device. Background Art
[0002] As a practical household appliance, clothing care machines are increasingly entering the lives of ordinary families. However, with the increasing use of clothing care machines, many problems have arisen, affecting the user experience and service life of clothing care machines.
[0003] When the clothing care machine is performing steam care or drying on clothing, the water vapor in the clothing care machine condenses into condensed water when it is cold. The condensed water needs to be discharged to the outside of the clothing care machine in time to ensure the normal use of the clothing care machine. However, the existing clothing care machines have a relatively simple method for discharging condensed water, and the method for discharging condensed water cannot be adjusted according to different usage environments, resulting in a reduced user experience.
[0004] Accordingly, the art needs a new clothes processing device to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention
[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem in the prior art that the clothing care machine cannot adjust the condensed water discharge method according to different usage environments when in use.
[0006] The present invention provides a clothing processing device, which includes: a shell; a partition, which is arranged in the shell and divides the internal space of the shell into an upper clothing processing chamber and a lower installation chamber, and the partition is provided with a water outlet; a drainage component, which is arranged in the installation chamber, and the drainage component includes a waste water box and a drainage structure, the waste water box is used to accumulate water flowing out of the water outlet, and the drainage structure is used to receive the water flowing out of the water outlet and discharge the water to the outside of the shell; and a valve body component, which is used to control the water flowing out of the water outlet to selectively flow to the waste water box or the drainage structure.
[0007] When the above technical solution is adopted, the water vapor in the clothing processing chamber condenses into condensed water when it is cold, and the condensed water falls onto the partition and flows out from the water outlet. When the placement environment of the clothing processing device meets the conditions for automatic drainage, such as when a sewer channel or other drainage channel is provided near the clothing processing device, the user can choose to turn on the automatic drainage function. After turning on the automatic drainage function, the valve body assembly is controlled to make the water flowing out of the water outlet flow to the drainage structure and be discharged to the outside of the shell; when the placement environment of the clothing processing device does not meet the conditions for automatic drainage and manual drainage is required, such as when there is no sewer channel or other drainage channel near the placement location of the clothing processing device, the user turns off the automatic drainage function. At this time, the valve body assembly is controlled to make the water flowing out of the water outlet flow to the waste water box, accumulate in the waste water box, and be drained manually by the user; through the above technical solution, the switchable settings of automatic drainage and manual drainage of condensed water of the clothing processing device are realized, so that the clothing processing device can be better adapted to different usage environments and improve the user experience.
[0008] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the drainage component also includes a water collecting structure, which is used to collect water flowing out of the water outlet, and the water collecting structure is connected to the waste water box and the drainage structure respectively.
[0009] When the above technical solution is adopted, after the condensed water flows out from the water outlet, it is first collected by the water collection structure, and then controlled by the valve body assembly to selectively flow to the water box or the drainage structure to achieve switching between different drainage methods.
[0010] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the valve body assembly includes a three-way valve, and the water collecting structure, the waste water box and the drainage structure are connected through the three-way valve.
[0011] When the above technical solution is adopted, the three-way valve is used to control the connection or blocking between the water collecting structure and the wastewater box and the drainage structure respectively. When the user turns on the automatic drainage function, the controller controls the three-way valve to connect the water collecting structure with the drainage structure, and the condensed water flows from the water collecting structure into the drainage structure and is then discharged to the outside of the shell; when the user turns off the automatic drainage function, the controller controls the three-way valve to connect the water collecting structure with the wastewater box, and the condensed water flows from the water collecting structure into the wastewater box. After accumulating to a certain amount, the user manually cleans the condensed water.
[0012] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the water collection structure is connected to the three-way valve through a first water pipeline, the waste water box is connected to the three-way valve through a second water pipeline, and the drainage structure is connected to the three-way valve through a third water pipeline.
[0013] When the above technical solution is adopted, the communication among the water collection structure, the waste water box, the drainage structure and the three-way valve is achieved through the water guide pipes.
[0014] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes processing device, a filter is provided at the water outlet.
[0015] When the above technical solution is adopted, the filter is used to filter impurities and foreign matter in the condensed water.
[0016] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing device, the drainage component also includes a drainage box, and the drainage box is connected to the waste water box through a fourth water conduit.
[0017] When the above technical solution is adopted, the condensed water in the wastewater box flows into the drain box, and the drain box is used to assist the wastewater box in storing condensed water. After the condensed water in the drain box is full, the drain box is manually taken out to pour out the condensed water. When the drain box is taken out, the wastewater box can continue to accumulate condensed water, thereby improving the reliability of the clothing processing equipment.
[0018] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes processing device, an opening is provided on the shell, a drainage door body is provided at the opening, and the drainage box is taken out and put in through the opening.
[0019] When the above technical solution is adopted, when the drain box needs to be taken out and placed, the drain door body is opened, and the drain box is taken out and placed through the opening. When the drain box does not need to be taken out and placed, the drain door body is closed. The setting of the door body protects the components in the installation cavity.
[0020] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the valve body assembly includes a first valve body and a second valve body, the first valve body is arranged between the water collecting structure and the waste water box, and the second valve body is arranged between the water collecting structure and the drainage structure.
[0021] When the above technical solution is adopted, when the user turns on the automatic drainage function, the controller controls the first valve body to close and the second valve body to open, and the condensed water flows from the water collecting structure to the drainage structure and then is discharged to the outside of the shell; when the user turns off the automatic drainage function, the controller controls the first valve body to open and the second valve body to close, and the condensed water flows from the water collecting structure to the waste water box; by setting the first valve body and the second valve body, switching between the two drainage methods is realized.
[0022] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the water collecting structure includes a water collecting box, and the water collecting box is arranged below the water outlet, and the water collecting box is communicated with the waste water box and the drainage structure respectively.
[0023] When the above technical solution is adopted, the condensed water flowing out of the water outlet is collected by the water collecting box, and then according to the user's choice, the condensed water selectively flows to the waste water box or the drainage structure.
[0024] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the clothes processing device further includes a guide plate, and the guide plate is obliquely arranged above the partition.
[0025] When the above technical solution is adopted, the guide plate is used to guide the condensed water to the vicinity of the water outlet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clothes processing device of the present invention.
[0028] List of reference numerals:
[0029] 1-shell, 2-partition, 3-drainage assembly, 4-hanger, 5-guide plate, 11-clothing processing chamber, 12-installation chamber, 21-water outlet, 31-wastewater box, 32-drainage structure, 33-three-way valve, 34-first water pipeline, 35-second water pipeline, 36-third water pipeline, 37-drainage box, 38-fourth water pipeline. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments to them as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.
[0031] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the relevant devices or elements must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the ordinal numbers "first", "second" and the like are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0032] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0033] Based on the problem pointed out in the background art that the clothing care machine in the prior art cannot adjust the condensed water discharge mode according to different use environments when in use, the present invention provides a clothing processing device, which aims to achieve the purpose of improving the user experience by switching between two different drainage modes of automatic drainage and manual drainage of condensed water. The clothing processing device can be a clothing care machine, a clothing dryer, or other clothing processing devices, all of which are within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0034] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 The overall structure of the laundry processing device of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the clothing treatment device of the present invention includes a housing 1, a partition 2 is arranged in the housing 1, the partition 2 is connected to the inner wall of the housing 1, and the partition 2 divides the internal space of the housing 1 into an upper clothing treatment chamber 11 and a lower installation chamber 12. At least one hanger 4 is arranged in the clothing treatment chamber 11, and the clothing is hung on the hanger 4 for convenient drying, care or other operations. A water outlet 21 is arranged on the partition 2. When the clothing is dried or steam-treated, the generated water vapor condenses into condensed water when it is cold, and the condensed water falls on the partition 2, and then flows out of the clothing treatment chamber 11 from the water outlet 21. The clothing treatment device also includes a drainage component 3, and the drainage component 3 is placed in the installation chamber 12.
[0035] The drainage assembly 3 includes a water collecting structure, a wastewater box 31, a drainage structure 32, and a three-way valve 33. The water collecting structure, the wastewater box 31, and the drainage structure 32 are connected through the three-way valve 33. The water collecting structure is arranged below the water outlet 21. The water collecting structure is connected to the three-way valve 33 through a first water conduit 34, the wastewater box 31 is connected to the three-way valve 33 through a second water conduit 35, and the drainage structure 32 is connected through a third water conduit 36; wherein, the water collecting structure is used to collect condensed water flowing out of the water outlet 21, the wastewater box 31 is used to accumulate condensed water flowing out of the water collecting structure, the drainage structure 32 is used to discharge the condensed water flowing out of the water collecting structure to the outside of the shell 1, and the three-way valve 33 is used to control the connection or blocking between the water collecting structure and the wastewater box 31 and the drainage structure 32 respectively.
[0036] In the case of adopting the technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing processing device, when the placement environment of the clothing processing device has the conditions for automatic drainage, such as when a sewer channel or other drainage channels are set near the clothing processing device, the user can choose to turn on the automatic drainage function. After turning on the automatic drainage function, the controller controls the three-way valve 33 to connect the first water conduit 34 and the third water conduit 36, and the condensed water collected by the water collection structure flows through the first water conduit 34, the three-way valve 33, and the third water conduit 36, flows to the drainage structure 32, and flows out from the drainage structure 32 to the outside of the shell 1, thereby realizing the automatic drainage of the condensed water; in the placement environment of the clothing processing device, When the environment does not have the conditions for automatic drainage and manual drainage is required, such as when there is no sewer channel or other drainage channel near the placement location of the clothing processing device, the user turns off the automatic drainage function, and the controller controls the three-way valve 33 to connect the first water conduit 34 and the second water conduit 35. The condensed water collected by the water collection structure flows through the first water conduit 34, the three-way valve 33, and the second water conduit 35, and flows into the waste water box 31, accumulates in the waste water box 31, and is manually drained by the user; in addition, when the placement location of the clothing processing device changes, the drainage method can be reset, and the user can re-select to turn on or off the automatic drainage function. The above technical solution realizes the switchable setting of two different drainage methods of automatic drainage and manual drainage of condensed water of the clothing processing device, so that the clothing processing device can be better adapted to different usage environments and improve the user experience.
[0037] It should be noted that the user can choose to turn on or off the automatic drainage function through the clothing processing device or through the user's mobile terminal, and no specific limitation is made here.
[0038] Specifically, regarding the setting of the drainage structure 32, the drainage structure 32 includes a drainage pipeline and a pipe joint. The drainage pipeline is connected to the outside of the shell 1. The shell 1 is provided with a drainage port, and the pipe joint is provided at the drainage port. One end of the drainage pipeline is connected to the third water conduit 36 through the pipe joint, and the other end of the drainage pipeline is connected to the sewer channel or other external drainage channels, so as to achieve the purpose of directly discharging condensed water outside the shell 1. The drainage structure 32 can also be set to other structures, which can be adjusted by those skilled in the art as needed, and all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.
[0039] In addition, the three-way valve 33 can be an electric three-way valve or a pneumatic three-way valve. As long as the valve body can be automatically controlled by a controller, it is within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0040] Furthermore, the drainage assembly 3 also includes a drainage box 37, which is connected to the wastewater box 31 through a fourth water conduit 38. The drainage box 37 is used to assist the wastewater box 31 in storing condensed water. After the condensed water in the drainage box 37 is full, the drainage box 37 is manually taken out to pour out the condensed water. The setting of the drainage box 37 allows the wastewater box 31 to continue to store condensed water when the user takes out the drainage box 37 and empties the drainage box 37, thereby avoiding new condensed water from flowing into the installation cavity during the process of emptying the drainage box 37, causing adverse effects on other components in the installation cavity. The other components may be a fan or a steam generator, etc., thereby improving the reliability of the clothing processing equipment. Preferably, a third valve body is provided between the drain box 37 and the waste water box 31, and the third valve body is used to control the connection or blocking between the drain box 37 and the waste water box 31. When the condensed water in the drain box 37 is full, the controller controls the third valve body to close, and the condensed water in the waste water box 31 no longer flows to the drain box 37, thereby preventing the condensed water from overflowing from the drain box 37. In addition, when the user takes out the drain box 37 for emptying, the condensed water will not flow into the installation cavity and affect the normal use of the clothing processing equipment. The waste water box 31 can continue to accumulate condensed water while the drain box 37 is taken out, thereby improving the reliability of the clothing processing equipment.
[0041] Preferably, the volume of the drainage box 37 is set to be larger than the volume of the waste water box 31, so as to store more condensed water and reduce the number of times the drainage box 37 is manually emptied. In addition, the drainage box 37 is provided with a taking structure for users to take the drainage box 37. The taking structure may include a handle provided on the outer wall of the drainage box 37, and the drainage box 37 can be taken by holding the handle with one hand; the taking structure may also include two hand buckle grooves provided on the outer wall of the drainage box 37, and two hands are inserted into the two hand buckle grooves at the same time to take the drainage box 37, and the setting of the hand buckle grooves can save the space occupied by the drainage box 37; the taking structure may also include handles provided on both sides of the drainage box 37, and two hands lift the handles at the same time to take the drainage box 37; the taking structure may also be set to other structures, as long as it can realize the convenience of users to take the drainage box 37, all of which are within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0042] Furthermore, the housing 1 is provided with an opening, and a drainage door body is provided at the opening. When the drainage box 37 needs to be taken out and placed, the drainage door body is opened, and the drainage box 37 is taken out and placed through the opening. When the drainage box 37 does not need to be taken out and placed, the drainage door body is closed. The setting of the door body protects the components in the installation cavity 12; wherein, the opening is provided on one side of the drainage box 37 or near the position of the drainage box, so that the drainage box 37 can be taken out and placed conveniently. Optionally, a liquid level sensor is provided in the drainage box 37, and the liquid level sensor is used to detect the liquid level height in the drainage box 37. When the liquid level height exceeds the preset maximum liquid level height, the controller sends a reminder message to remind the user to empty the drainage box 37. The user opens the door body to take out the drainage box 37 and puts the drainage box 37 back into the door body after emptying it, and closes the door body.
[0043] Optionally, a filter is provided at the water outlet 21. The filter can be provided inside the water outlet 21 or below the water outlet 21. The filter is used to filter impurities and foreign matter in the condensed water to prevent impurities and foreign matter from flowing into the water collection structure or water pipe below the water outlet 21, causing damage to the water collection structure or blockage of the water pipe.
[0044] Optionally, the clothing processing device further includes a guide plate 5, which is tiltedly arranged above the partition 2. The condensed water falls onto the guide plate 5. The tilted guide plate 5 guides the condensed water to the vicinity of the water outlet 21, so that the condensed water can be discharged from the water outlet 21. Furthermore, the clothing processing device further includes a fan, which is used to blow hot air into the clothing processing chamber 11 and is used when drying the clothes. The fan can be arranged in the installation chamber 12. The guide plate 5 is provided with an air outlet. The outlet of the fan is connected to the air outlet. The fan blows hot air into the clothing processing chamber 11 through the air outlet. The guide plate 5 is provided with a guide groove, which is used to guide the condensed water to the vicinity of the water outlet 21 of the partition 2. The guide groove is arranged on the periphery of the air outlet. The condensed water flowing onto the guide plate 5 flows on the periphery of the air outlet under the guidance of the guide groove, and does not flow into the air outlet, thereby avoiding Condensed water flows into the fan through the air outlet, causing water accumulation in the fan and affecting the normal use of the fan. If the fan is in a humid environment for a long time, it will accelerate the rust and aging of the fan components and even create safety hazards. In addition, if the fan accumulates water seriously, it will cause the fan impeller to splash water, generate noise, and affect the impeller speed and thus the air volume. Therefore, preventing condensed water from entering the fan from the air outlet improves the fan's air outlet efficiency, reduces energy consumption, increases the fan's service life, improves the reliability and safety of clothing processing equipment, and also improves the user experience. The clothing processing device may further include a steam generator, which is used to provide water vapor to the clothing processing chamber 11 for use when performing steam care on clothing. The steam generator may be arranged in the installation chamber 12, and a steam outlet is provided on the guide plate 5. The outlet of the steam generator is connected to the steam outlet. The steam generator provides water vapor to the clothing processing chamber 11 through the steam outlet. A guide groove is provided on the periphery of the steam outlet. Condensed water flowing onto the guide plate 5 flows around the periphery of the steam outlet under the guidance of the guide groove and does not flow into the steam outlet, thereby preventing condensed water from flowing into the steam generator through the steam outlet and affecting the normal use of the steam generator.
[0045] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that although the above Figure 1What is described is that the water collecting structure, the waste water box 31, and the drainage structure 32 are connected through the three-way valve 33, and the three-way valve 33 controls the connection between the water collecting structure and the waste water box 31 or the connection between the water collecting structure and the drainage structure 32 to realize the switching between automatic drainage and manual drainage, but this is not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can also set a first valve body between the water collecting structure and the waste water box 31, and set a second valve body between the water collecting structure and the drainage structure 32 as needed. When the user turns on the automatic drainage function, the controller controls the first valve body to close and the second valve body to open, and the condensed water flows from the water collecting structure to the drainage structure 32 and then is discharged to the outside of the shell 1. When the user turns off the automatic drainage function, the controller controls the first valve body to open and the second valve body to close, and the condensed water flows from the water collecting structure into the waste water box 31 and then into the drainage box 37; by controlling the opening and closing of the first valve body and the second valve body, the switching of the two drainage methods is realized.
[0046] The first valve body and the second valve body may be pneumatic valve bodies, electric valve bodies, or other valve bodies that can be controlled to open and close by a controller, all of which are within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0047] In addition, the water collection structure is set up. When the shape of the water outlet 21 is circular, the water outlet 21 can be installed with a water pipe joint, which is directly connected to the first water conduit 34. The water collection structure may not be set up, and the condensed water flows directly from the water outlet 21 into the first water conduit 34. Furthermore, the water outlet 21 can be circular, square, or any other shape; the water collection structure includes a water collection box, which is set below the water outlet 21, and the shape of the water collection box is larger than the shape of the water outlet 21. The lower end of the water collection box is connected to the first water conduit 34, and the condensed water flows out of the water outlet 21 and directly falls into the water collection box, and then flows into the first water conduit 34; the water collection structure may also include a water collection funnel, which is set below the water outlet 21, and the lower end of the water collection funnel is connected to the first water conduit 34. The condensed water flows out from the water outlet 21 into the water collection funnel, and then flows into the first water conduit 34.
[0048] It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments are only used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above-mentioned embodiments so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.
[0049] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The laundry processing device comprises: case; a partition, the partition being arranged in the shell and dividing the inner space of the shell into an upper laundry processing chamber and a lower installation chamber, the partition being provided with a water outlet; a drainage assembly, the drainage assembly being arranged in the installation cavity, the drainage assembly comprising a waste water box and a drainage structure, the waste water box being used to accumulate water flowing out of the water outlet, the drainage structure being used to receive water flowing out of the water outlet and discharge the water to the outside of the housing; A valve body assembly is used to control the water flowing out of the water outlet to selectively flow to the waste water box or the drainage structure.
2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage assembly further comprises a water collecting structure, which is used to collect water flowing out of the water outlet, and the water collecting structure is communicated with the waste water box and the drainage structure respectively.
3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The valve body assembly comprises a three-way valve, and the water collecting structure, the waste water box and the drainage structure are connected through the three-way valve.
4. The clothes processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water collecting structure is connected to the three-way valve via a first water conduit, the waste water box is connected to the three-way valve via a second water conduit, and the drainage structure is connected to the three-way valve via a third water conduit.
5. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen is arranged at the water outlet.
6. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage assembly also includes a drainage box, and the drainage box is connected to the waste water box through a fourth water conduit.
7. The clothes processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shell body is provided with an opening, the opening is provided with a drainage door body, and the drainage box is taken out and put in through the opening.
8. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The valve body assembly includes a first valve body and a second valve body, wherein the first valve body is disposed between the water collection structure and the waste water box, and the second valve body is disposed between the water collection structure and the drainage structure.
9. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water collection structure comprises a water collection box, which is arranged below the water outlet and is communicated with the waste water box and the drainage structure respectively.
10. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laundry processing apparatus further includes a guide plate, which is obliquely disposed above the partition plate.