Lifting rib assembly and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a lifting rib assembly and clothes processing equipment in the technical field of clothes processing equipment, the lifting rib assembly comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a groove part sunken downwards from the top wall, and the groove part is provided with a first lateral opening and a second lateral opening; the detection piece comprises an emitting electrode and a receiving electrode, the emitting electrode is provided with an emitting end, and the receiving electrode is provided with a receiving end; the groove part, the first lateral opening and the second lateral opening are designed on the shell, so that the detection piece can give full play to the detection effect by taking the shell as a carrier, the detection piece is in a better working state, and a more accurate detection result is achieved. According to the clothes processing equipment, the lifting rib assembly achieves detection of clothes materials through a relatively simple structure, convenience is provided for selecting proper washing modes for different materials, and meanwhile the clothes processing equipment can achieve the material detection function on the relatively simplified structure and control program.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Among the technologies related to clothing material detection in washing machines, camera sampling technology is generally used. Intelligent camera identification of clothing material is a technology that integrates image recognition technology, deep learning algorithm and expert system. Camera sampling technology uses deep learning algorithm and expert system to determine clothing material, but camera sampling technology requires multiple modules to work together, and its structure is relatively complex. Installing it on a washing machine also increases the complexity of the washing machine. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem of complex clothing material detection structure in the prior art and to provide a lifting rib assembly and clothing processing equipment.

[0004] The present invention aims to design a lifting rib assembly, comprising:

[0005] A housing, the housing having a top wall, opposing first A walls and second A walls, and opposing first B walls and second B walls, the housing having a groove portion recessed downward from the top wall, the groove portion having a first lateral opening and a second lateral opening on the first A wall and the second A wall;

[0006] A detection element, the detection element comprising a transmitter and a receiver, the transmitter having a transmitting end, and the receiver having a receiving end;

[0007] The detection element is configured such that: the transmitting end of the transmitting electrode can transmit a first optical signal from the bottom of the groove portion toward a direction passing through the groove portion, and the receiving end of the receiving electrode can receive a second optical signal passing through the groove portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the groove portion penetrates the first A wall, the top wall and the second A wall along the width direction of the lifting rib assembly;

[0009] Alternatively, the groove portion penetrates the first A wall, the top wall and the second A wall at an angle relative to the width direction of the lifting rib assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the housing is formed with a mounting cavity, and the detection element is disposed in the mounting cavity;

[0011] The groove portion has an inner plate located between the first lateral opening and the second lateral opening, and the inner plate is provided with optical signal openings corresponding to the transmitting end and the receiving end so that the transmitting end can transmit a first optical signal and the receiving end can receive a second optical signal.

[0012] In some embodiments, the optical signal opening includes a first opening and a second opening, the transmitting end protrudes from the first opening, and the receiving end protrudes from the second opening.

[0013] In some embodiments, the opening width of the first lateral opening extending along the first A wall is w1, and the opening width of the second lateral opening extending along the second A wall is w2.

[0014] Among them, w1 = b × d1, w2 = b × d2,

[0015] b is a coefficient with a determined value and b>0, d1 is a vertical distance between the transmitting end and the plane where the top wall is located, and d2 is a vertical distance between the receiving end and the plane where the top wall is located.

[0016] In some embodiments, the housing is mounted on the inner wall of the washing tub.

[0017] d1=d2=D / h+a,

[0018] Wherein, the inner diameter of the washing tub is D, h is the height of the shell, and a is a variable real number.

[0019] In some embodiments, the value range of a is -3≤a≤7.

[0020] In some embodiments, the value range of b is 1.5≤b≤2.

[0021] In some embodiments, a blocking cover is disposed above the groove portion, and the blocking cover is a transparent blocking cover;

[0022] When the blocking cover is connected to the groove portion, the blocking cover seals the groove portion.

[0023] In some embodiments, the baffle cover includes a first baffle plate, a second baffle plate, and a third baffle plate connected in sequence. When the baffle cover is connected to the groove portion, the first baffle plate is opposite to the first lateral opening and is flush with the first A wall surface, the second baffle plate is flush with the top wall surface, and the third baffle plate is opposite to the second lateral opening and is flush with the second A wall surface.

[0024] In some embodiments, the lifting rib assembly further comprises:

[0025] A cover body connected to the shell;

[0026] One of the cover and the shell is provided with a plurality of slots, and the other is provided with a plurality of jacks corresponding to the slots one by one, and plug-ins are provided between the jacks and the corresponding slots.

[0027] In some embodiments, the lifting rib assembly further comprises:

[0028] A fixing plate used to be connected to the housing, wherein a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole are formed on the fixing plate;

[0029] The emitter passes through the first fixing hole and is interference-fitted with the first fixing hole, and the receiver passes through the second fixing hole and is interference-fitted with the second fixing hole.

[0030] In this embodiment, a clothes processing device is provided, comprising:

[0031] A washing tub and the aforementioned lifting rib assembly;

[0032] The shell of the lifting rib assembly is installed on the inner wall of the washing tub, or the shell of the lifting rib assembly is integrally formed with the inner wall of the washing tub.

[0033] The solution provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0034] By designing a groove portion, a first lateral opening, and a second lateral opening structure on the shell, the detection element can use the shell as a carrier to more fully exert the detection effect. The transmitting end of the transmitter can emit a first light signal from the bottom of the groove portion toward the direction passing through the groove portion, and the receiving end of the receiver can receive a second light signal passing through the groove portion. In this process, the first lateral opening and the second lateral opening are set to provide an effective passage space for the emission and reception of the light signal to avoid the light signal from being blocked, so that the detection element is in a better working state and has a more accurate detection result. The lifting rib assembly realizes the detection of clothing materials with a relatively simple structure, provides convenience for selecting appropriate washing modes for different materials, and enables the clothing processing equipment to realize the material detection function with a relatively simplified structure and control program. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a lifting rib assembly shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing that the lifting rib assembly is installed on the inner wall of a washing tub according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 is a top view of a housing shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 is a side view of a housing shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 5 1 is a bottom view of a housing shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] In the figure: 1-shell, 101-first A wall, 102-second A wall, 103-first B wall, 104-second B wall, 105-top wall, 106-inner plate, 3-detection member, 301-transmitter, 302-receiver, 4-first opening, 5-second opening, 6-washing tub, 7-blocking cover, 701-first baffle, 702-second baffle, 703-third baffle, 8-cover, 9-slot, 10-jack, 11-plug-in, 12-fixing plate, 13-first fixing hole, 14-second fixing hole, 15-ear plate, 16-reinforcement member, 161-connecting strip, 162-rib, 17-emitter, 18-receiving pole, 19-groove portion, 20-first lateral opening, 21-second lateral opening.

[0042] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "inside", "outside", etc. 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 device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "contacted", and "connected" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] Among the technologies related to clothing material detection in washing machines, camera sampling technology is generally used. Intelligent camera identification of clothing material is a technology that integrates image recognition technology, deep learning algorithm and expert system. Camera sampling technology uses deep learning algorithm and expert system to determine clothing material, but camera sampling technology requires multiple modules to work together, and its structure is relatively complex. Installing it on a washing machine also increases the complexity of the washing machine.

[0046] Embodiment 1:

[0047] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a lifting rib assembly, including:

[0048] A housing 1, wherein the housing 1 has a top wall 105, first A walls 101 and second A walls 102 opposite to each other, and first B walls 103 and second B walls 104 opposite to each other, and the housing 1 has a groove portion 19 recessed downward from the top wall 105, and the groove portion 19 has a first lateral opening 20 and a second lateral opening 21 on the first A walls 101 and the second A walls 102;

[0049] The detection element 3 includes a transmitter 17 and a receiver 18, wherein the transmitter 17 has a transmitter end 301 and the receiver 18 has a receiver end 302;

[0050] The detection element 3 is configured such that the transmitting end 301 of the transmitting electrode 17 can transmit a first optical signal from the bottom of the groove 19 toward the direction passing through the groove 19 , and the receiving end 302 of the receiving electrode 18 can receive a second optical signal passing through the groove 19 .

[0051] In this embodiment, the first A wall 101, the first B wall 103, the second A wall 102 and the second A wall 104 are connected in sequence, and the two A walls and the two B walls are connected to the top wall 105 to form the shell 1. When the shape of the shell 1 is approximately a trapezoid, the first A wall 101 and the second B wall 102 can be relatively long walls, and the first B wall 103 and the second B wall 104 can be relatively short walls. The shell 1 is installed on the inner wall of the washing bucket 6 of the clothing processing device as the main part of the lifting rib assembly. By designing the groove portion 19, the first lateral opening 20 and the second side opening on the shell 1 The structure of the lateral opening 21 enables the detection component 3 to more fully exert its detection effect by using the shell 1 as a carrier. The transmitting end 301 of the transmitting electrode 17 can transmit a first light signal from the bottom of the groove portion 19 toward the direction passing through the groove portion 19, and the receiving end 302 of the receiving electrode 18 can receive a second light signal passing through the groove portion 19. In this process, the setting of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 provides an effective passage space for the emission and reception of the light signal to avoid the light signal being blocked, so that the detection component 3 is in a better working state and has a more accurate detection result.

[0052] The detection part 3 can detect the material of the clothes in the washing tub 6. When the detection part 3 identifies the material of the clothes in the washing tub 6, the emitter 17 will emit multiple parallel light beams from the transmitting end 301. When it contacts the surface of the clothes, a part of the light signal is absorbed by the clothes, and the remaining light signal that is not absorbed is diffusely reflected back to the receiving electrode 18 and received by the receiving end 302. The receiving electrode 18 converts the light signal into an electrical signal and feeds it back to the processor. The processor converts the obtained electrical signal into a digital signal and compares it with the preset value range. Each preset value range corresponds to a material. The processor determines the material of the clothes based on the preset value range where the digital signal is located. Therefore, the lifting rib assembly realizes the detection of the material of the clothes with a relatively simple structure, provides convenience for selecting the appropriate washing mode for different materials, and at the same time enables the clothing processing equipment to realize the material detection function with a relatively simplified structure and control program.

[0053] Combined with the working mode of the detection element 3, the setting of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 can enable the transmitting end 301 to emit most of the light signals to the clothes, and at the same time, most of the light signals reflected back by the clothes are received by the receiving end 302, thereby improving the effectiveness and accuracy of the detection of the detection element.

[0054] Preferably, the emitter 17 is an ultraviolet sensor emitter, the receiver 18 is an ultraviolet sensor receiver, the light signal is an ultraviolet light signal, and the emitter 17 is an ultraviolet sensor emitter that emits ultraviolet rays in the wavelength range of 100-400nm. The diffuse reflection ability of ultraviolet rays of 100-400nm to clothes of different materials is different. By utilizing the different diffuse reflection abilities of ultraviolet rays of 100-400nm to clothes of different materials, the receiver 18 converts the received ultraviolet rays into electrical signals, which are processed by the MCU chip in the processor and then converted into digital signals. The processor then generates comparable ultraviolet data, which is compared with the preset value ranges of various materials. For example, materials such as cotton, wool, silk, polyester, and linen all have non-overlapping preset value ranges. By judging the preset value range of the digital signal, the corresponding clothing material can be obtained.

[0055] It should be noted that, in an embodiment of the present application, diffuse reflection may be generated after the light signal contacts the clothing, and then the diffuse reflection parameter value may be obtained.

[0056] Specifically, the diffuse reflection parameter value may be a parameter value of the reflected light signal itself after diffuse reflection occurs, such as the wavelength and light intensity of the reflected light signal, or may be a parameter value obtained by calculating the parameter value of the reflected light signal itself, such as substituting the wavelength and / or light intensity of the reflected light signal into a preset calculation formula to obtain the diffuse reflection parameter value. In general, as long as different clothing materials can correspond to different diffuse reflection parameter values, it will be fine.

[0057] In an embodiment, the preset calculation formula for calculating the diffuse reflection parameter value may be a formula including the wavelength and light intensity of the reflected light signal, for example, the diffuse reflection parameter value a = (wavelength λ-absorbed wavelength △E) / wavelength λ*φluminous flux*power factor (light intensity related).

[0058] In the embodiment, in order to determine the material of the clothing, a diffuse reflection standard value interval is preset, and different diffuse reflection standard value intervals correspond to different clothing materials, that is, there is a corresponding relationship between the diffuse reflection standard value interval and the clothing material.

[0059] Specifically, the diffuse reflection standard value interval is a numerical interval composed of diffuse reflection standard values. It should be noted that the diffuse reflection standard value and the diffuse reflection parameter value are of the same type or are obtained using the same algorithm. The difference is that the diffuse reflection standard value is a parameter value obtained by performing a diffuse reflection experiment on the clothing when the clothing material is known, while the diffuse reflection parameter value is a parameter value obtained by performing diffuse reflection on the clothing when the clothing material is actually identified. For ease of understanding, for example, during testing, the wavelength and light intensity of the reflected light signal after diffuse reflection are calculated using formula A to obtain the diffuse reflection standard value. After multiple tests on clothing of material a, a numerical interval P1 can be divided according to all the obtained diffuse reflection standard values. When actually identifying the clothing material, the wavelength and light intensity of the reflected light signal after diffuse reflection are also calculated using formula A to obtain the diffuse reflection parameter value. Since the calculation process of the diffuse reflection parameter value is the same as that of the diffuse reflection standard value, the clothing material of the clothing can be determined according to the diffuse reflection parameter value.

[0060] The correspondence between the diffuse reflection standard value interval and the clothing material is: each type of clothing material corresponds to a diffuse reflection standard value interval, and different types of clothing materials correspond to different diffuse reflection standard value intervals. For example, material a corresponds to the diffuse reflection standard value interval P1, which is the correspondence. So that when the diffuse reflection parameter value is within P1, it can be determined that the clothing material of the clothing is a. Preferably, the correspondence obtained by testing with an ultraviolet sensor and using the formula includes: the material tested at 100-130 is cotton, the material tested at 135-155 is linen, the material corresponding to 190-230 is wool, the material corresponding to 165-189 is silk, the material corresponding to 290-330 is polyester fiber, and the material corresponding to 335-390 is chemical fiber.

[0061] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0062] The groove portion 19 penetrates the first A wall 101, the top wall 105 and the second A wall 102 along the width direction of the lifting rib assembly;

[0063] Alternatively, the groove portion 19 penetrates the first A wall 101, the top wall 105 and the second A wall 102 at an angle relative to the width direction of the lifting rib assembly.

[0064] The groove portion 19 can penetrate horizontally or obliquely in the width direction of the lifting rib assembly, so that the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 are respectively located on the first A wall 101 and the second A wall 102. Within the limited space on the lifting rib assembly, the groove portion 19 can provide a wider space for transmitting and receiving optical signals for the detection member 3.

[0065] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0066] The housing 1 is formed with a mounting cavity, and the detection element 3 is arranged in the mounting cavity;

[0067] The groove portion 19 has an inner plate 106 located between the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 . The inner plate 106 is provided with optical signal openings corresponding to the transmitting end 301 and the receiving end 302 for the transmitting end 301 to transmit the first optical signal and for the receiving end 302 to receive the second optical signal.

[0068] In this embodiment, the transmitting end 301 and the receiving end 302 may extend from the optical signal opening and be directly disposed on the inner plate 106 .

[0069] The installation cavity of the shell 1 facilitates the installation of the detection element 3. The emitter 17 and the receiving electrode 18 in the detection element can be located in the installation cavity. The transmitting end 301 and the receiving end 302 expose the light signal opening. The transmitting end 301 transmits most of the light signal to the clothes, and at the same time, most of the light signals reflected back by the clothes are received by the receiving end 302, thereby improving the effectiveness and accuracy of the detection of the detection element.

[0070] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0071] The optical signal opening includes a first opening 4 and a second opening 5 . The transmitting end 301 protrudes from the first opening 4 , and the receiving end 302 protrudes from the second opening 5 .

[0072] The optical signal opening is divided into a first opening 4 and a second opening 5, and the transmitting end 301 and the receiving end 302 have their own working opening positions respectively, so as to avoid mutual influence.

[0073] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0074] The opening width of the first lateral opening 20 extending along the first A wall 101 is w1, and the opening width of the second lateral opening 21 extending along the second A wall 102 is w2.

[0075] Among them, w1 = b × d1, w2 = b × d2,

[0076] b is a coefficient with a certain value and b>0, d1 is a vertical distance between the transmitting end 301 and the plane where the top wall 105 is located, and d2 is a vertical distance between the receiving end 302 and the plane where the top wall 105 is located.

[0077] In this embodiment, the distance between the transmitting end 301 and the top wall 105 is the distance between the transmitting end 301 and the clothing to be tested, and similarly, the distance between the receiving end 302 and the top wall 105 is the distance between the receiving end 302 and the clothing to be tested; limiting the widths of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 can improve the accuracy of the detection of clothing materials by the detection element 3. Specifically, when the detection element 3 detects the clothing material, the receiving electrode 18 converts the received optical signal into an electrical signal and feeds it back to the processor, and the processor converts the obtained electrical signal into a digital signal as a parameter value. After limiting the widths of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21, it can be understood that in this embodiment, w1=b×d1, that is, w1=b times d1, w2=b×d2, that is, w2=b times d2. For different materials, the detection element 3 can test different parameter values, and the overlap rate of parameter values ​​detected for different materials is low. Under this condition, comparing the detected parameter value with the preset value range can achieve a better effect of distinguishing different materials. Each preset value range corresponds to a material. For example, different materials such as cotton, linen, wool, polyester, silk, etc. have different preset value ranges. By comparing the parameter value with a lower overlap rate with the preset value range, the material of the clothing can be accurately determined.

[0078] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0079] The housing 1 is mounted on the inner wall of the washing tub 6.

[0080] d1=d2=D / h+a,

[0081] The inner diameter of the washing tub 6 is D, h is the height of the shell 1, and a is a variable real number.

[0082] The value range of a is -3≤a≤7, and the value range of b is 1.5≤b≤2.

[0083] In this embodiment, the value range of b is between (1.5, 2), which is equivalent to the opening width of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 being in the range of 1.5 times to 2 times the test distance. The value of b is (1.5, 2), and d1 and d2 are both in the range of (10, 20) mm. According to the installation positions of the transmitting end 301 and the receiving end 302, the corresponding widths of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 are also between (10×1.5, 20×2), that is, w1 and w2 are preferably between (15, 40) mm.

[0084] More specifically, for example, the inner diameter of the washing tub 6 is D=520mm, h=40mm, d1=d2=520 / 40+a, -3≤a≤7, the value of a is determined by combining h, and the installation height of the transmitting end 301 and the receiving end 302. After a is converted in the range of (-3, +7), d1=d2 is obtained, and the range of d1 and d2 is (10,20) mm.

[0085] It can be understood that d1 = d2 = D / h + a, that is, d1 = d2 = D divided by h + a

[0086] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0087] A blocking cover 7 is arranged above the groove portion 19, and the blocking cover 7 is a transparent blocking cover;

[0088] When the blocking cover 7 is connected to the groove portion 19 , the blocking cover 7 seals the groove portion 19 .

[0089] In this embodiment, the blocking cover 7 can also directly seal the optical signal opening. The setting of the blocking cover 7 protects the detection part 3. Specifically, the blocking cover 7 can not only play a waterproof role for the detection part 3, but also play a high temperature resistance role. Even if the water temperature in the washing tub 6 is high, the blocking cover 7 has a certain temperature insulation effect on the detection part 3, thereby providing a good working environment for the detection part 3; the blocking cover 7 made of transparent material will not affect the emission and reception of the optical signal. Preferably, the blocking cover 7 can be made of acrylic or glass material. In addition to having high transparency, acrylic or glass material has good heat insulation function, and the surface of acrylic or glass material is relatively smooth, without wrinkles and not easy to produce wrinkles, so that the emission and reception of the optical signal by the detection part will not be affected, and the detection result will be more accurate.

[0090] In addition, acrylic is a polymer material with a lower density and lighter weight than glass. The acrylic material is characterized by high transparency. Due to its special molecular structure, acrylic material can effectively transmit light and can achieve 100% light transmittance. Acrylic material is also durable and resistant to high and low temperatures, making it more suitable for the environmental requirements of internal use of clothing processing equipment.

[0091] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0092] The baffle plate 7 includes a first baffle plate 701, a second baffle plate 702 and a third baffle plate 703 which are connected in sequence. When the baffle cover 7 is connected to the groove portion 19, the first baffle plate 701 is opposite to the first lateral opening 20 and is flush with the surface of the first A wall 101, the second baffle plate 702 is flush with the surface of the top wall 105, and the third baffle plate 703 is opposite to the second lateral opening 21 and is flush with the surface of the second A wall 102.

[0093] In this embodiment, the structural design of the baffle cover 7 is more suitable for the groove portion 19, and makes the lifting rib assembly as a whole more flat and smooth, which is suitable for the use environment of the inner wall of the washing tub 6. The baffle cover 7 is installed in the groove portion 19 and is sealed with the groove portion 19, so that the baffle cover 7 can provide more adequate protection measures for the detection member 7.

[0094] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0095] The lifting rib assembly also includes:

[0096] A cover body 8 connected to the housing 1;

[0097] One of the cover 8 and the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of slots 9 , and the other is provided with a plurality of jacks 10 corresponding to the slots 9 one by one, and a plug-in 11 is provided between the jacks 10 and the corresponding slots 9 .

[0098] Preferably, slots 9 are provided at the four corners of the cover body 8, and holes 10 are provided at the four corners of the shell 1. The plug-in 11 is a screw. The screw is inserted into the hole 10 and the slot 9 and screwed together to fix the shell 1 and the cover body 8. The setting of the cover body 8 facilitates the connection with the inner wall of the washing tub 6, thereby facilitating the connection of the lifting rib as a whole with the inner wall of the washing tub 6.

[0099] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 , 5 As shown,

[0100] The lifting rib assembly also includes:

[0101] A fixing plate 12 connected to the housing 1, wherein a first fixing hole 13 and a second fixing hole 14 are formed on the fixing plate 12;

[0102] The emitter 17 passes through the first fixing hole 13 and is interference-fitted with the first fixing hole 13 , and the receiver 18 passes through the second fixing hole 14 and is interference-fitted with the second fixing hole 14 .

[0103] In this embodiment, the setting of the fixing plate 12 plays a role in fixing the emitter 17 and the receiver 18, making the fixing of the emitter 17 and the receiver 18 relatively more convenient.

[0104] Embodiment 2

[0105] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a clothes processing device, including:

[0106] Washing tub 6 and lifting rib assembly in embodiment 1;

[0107] The housing 1 of the lifting rib assembly is installed on the inner wall of the washing tub 6 , or the housing 1 of the lifting rib assembly is integrally formed with the inner wall of the washing tub 6 .

[0108] The clothing processing device with a lifting rib assembly, the related structural design of the lifting rib assembly provides a good detection environment for the detection element therein, the detection element 3 can detect the material of the clothing in the washing tub 6, when the detection element 3 identifies the material of the clothing in the washing tub 6, the emitter 17 will emit multiple parallel light beams from the transmitting end 301, when it contacts the surface of the clothing, a part of the light signal is absorbed by the clothing, and the remaining unabsorbed light signal is diffusely reflected back to the receiving electrode 18, and received by the receiving end 302, and the receiving electrode 18 converts the light signal into an electrical signal and feeds it back to the processor, and the processor converts the obtained electrical signal into a digital signal and compares it with the preset value range, each preset value range corresponds to a material, and the processor determines the material of the clothing according to the preset value range where the digital signal is located. Therefore, the lifting rib assembly realizes the detection of clothing materials with a relatively simple structure, provides convenience for selecting appropriate washing modes for different materials, and at the same time enables the clothing processing device to realize the material detection function with a relatively simplified structure and control program.

[0109] In summary, the ingenious design of the lifting rib assembly is:

[0110] First, by designing a groove portion, a first lateral opening and a second lateral opening structure on the shell, the detection element can use the shell as a carrier to more fully exert the detection effect. The transmitting end of the transmitter can emit a first light signal from the bottom of the groove portion toward the direction passing through the groove portion, and the receiving end of the receiver can receive the second light signal passing through the groove portion. In this process, the setting of the first lateral opening and the second lateral opening provides an effective passage space for the emission and reception of the light signal while not being too large to affect the overall strength of the lifting rib assembly, thereby avoiding obstruction of the light signal, thereby putting the detection element in a better working state and having a more accurate detection result.

[0111] Second, the detection part in the lifting rib assembly can detect the material of the clothes in the washing barrel. The lifting rib assembly realizes the detection of the material of the clothes with a relatively simple structure, provides convenience for selecting appropriate washing modes for different materials, and at the same time enables the clothing processing equipment to realize the material detection function with a relatively simplified structure and control program.

[0112] It is further understood that in the present disclosure, "plurality" refers to two or more than two, and other quantifiers are similar thereto. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B may represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates other meanings.

[0113] It is further understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various information, but such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first", "second", etc. can be used interchangeably. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first information can also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information can also be referred to as the first information.

[0114] It is further understood that, although the operations are described in a specific order in the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure, it should not be understood as requiring the operations to be performed in the specific order shown or in a serial order, or requiring the execution of all the operations shown to obtain the desired results. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0115] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0116] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lifting rib assembly, characterized in that: include: A housing (1), the housing (1) comprising a top wall (105), a first A wall (101) and a second A wall (102) opposite to each other, and a first B wall (103) and a second B wall (104) opposite to each other, the housing (1) comprising a groove portion (19) recessed downward from the top wall (105), the groove portion (19) comprising a first lateral opening (20) and a second lateral opening (21) on the first A wall (101) and the second A wall (102); A detection element (3), the detection element (3) comprising an emitter (17) and a receiver (18), the emitter (17) having a transmitting end (301), and the receiver (18) having a receiving end (302); The detection element (3) is configured such that the transmitting end (301) of the transmitting electrode (17) can transmit a first optical signal from the bottom of the groove portion (19) toward a direction passing through the groove portion (19), and the receiving end (302) of the receiving electrode (18) can receive a second optical signal passing through the groove portion (19).

2. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove portion (19) penetrates the first A wall (101), the top wall (105) and the second A wall (102) along the width direction of the lifting rib assembly; Alternatively, the groove portion (19) penetrates the first A wall (101), the top wall (105) and the second A wall (102) at an angle relative to the width direction of the lifting rib assembly.

3. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (1) is formed with a mounting cavity, and the detection element (3) is arranged in the mounting cavity; The groove portion (19) has an inner plate (106) located between the first lateral opening (20) and the second lateral opening (21), and the inner plate (106) is provided with optical signal openings corresponding to the transmitting end (301) and the receiving end (302) so as to allow the transmitting end (301) to transmit a first optical signal and the receiving end (302) to receive a second optical signal.

4. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The optical signal opening comprises a first opening (4) and a second opening (5); the transmitting end (301) protrudes from the first opening (4) and the receiving end (302) protrudes from the second opening (5) and the second opening (5).

5. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening width of the first lateral opening (20) extending along the first A wall (101) is w1, and the opening width of the second lateral opening (21) extending along the second A wall (102) is w2. Among them, w1 = b × d1, w2 = b × d2, b is a coefficient with a determined value and b>0, d1 is the vertical distance between the transmitting end (301) and the plane where the top wall (105) is located, and d2 is the vertical distance between the receiving end (302) and the plane where the top wall (105) is located.

6. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing (1) is mounted on the inner wall of the washing tub (6). d1=d2=D / h+a, The inner diameter of the washing tub (6) is D, h is the height of the shell (1), and a is a variable real number.

7. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The value range of a is -3≤a≤7.

8. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The value range of b is 1.5≤b≤2.

9. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A blocking cover (7) is arranged above the groove portion (19), and the blocking cover (7) is a transparent blocking cover; When the blocking cover (7) is in a connected state with the groove portion (19), the blocking cover (7) seals the groove portion (19).

10. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The blocking cover (7) comprises a first baffle plate (701), a second baffle plate (702) and a third baffle plate (703) which are connected in sequence. When the blocking cover (7) is connected to the groove portion (19), the first baffle plate (701) is opposite to the first lateral opening (20) and is flush with the surface of the first A wall (101), the second baffle plate (702) is flush with the surface of the top wall (105), and the third baffle plate (703) is opposite to the second lateral opening (21) and is flush with the surface of the second A wall (102).

11. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting rib assembly also includes: A cover body (8), the cover body (8) being connected to the shell (1); One of the cover body (8) and the shell body (1) is provided with a plurality of slots (9), and the other is provided with a plurality of jacks (10) corresponding one-to-one to the slots (9), and a plug-in (11) is provided between the jacks (10) and the corresponding slots (9).

12. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting rib assembly also includes: A fixing plate (12) used for connecting to the housing (1), wherein a first fixing hole (13) and a second fixing hole (14) are formed on the fixing plate (12); The emitter (17) passes through the first fixing hole (13) and is interference-fitted with the first fixing hole (13), and the receiver (18) passes through the second fixing hole (14) and is interference-fitted with the second fixing hole (14).

13. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A washing tub (6) and a lifting rib assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12; The shell (1) of the lifting rib assembly is mounted on the inner wall of the washing tub (6), or the shell (1) of the lifting rib assembly is integrally formed with the inner wall of the washing tub (6).

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