A lifting rib assembly and garment processing equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to a lifting rib assembly and a garment processing device in the field of garment processing equipment technology. The lifting rib assembly includes: a housing having a recessed portion from the top wall downwards, the recessed portion having a first lateral opening and a second lateral opening; and a detection element including an emitter and a receiver, the emitter having a transmitting end and the receiver having a receiving end. By designing the recessed portion, the first lateral opening, and the second lateral opening structure on the housing, the detection element, using the housing as a carrier, can more fully exert its detection effect, allowing the detection element to be in a better working state and have more accurate detection results. The lifting rib assembly, with a relatively simple structure, realizes the detection of garment materials, providing convenience for selecting appropriate washing modes for different materials, and at the same time enabling garment processing equipment to achieve material detection function with a relatively simplified structure and control program.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of garment processing equipment technology, and in particular to a lifting rib assembly and garment processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In washing machines, the technology for detecting clothing materials generally uses camera sampling technology. Smart camera identification of clothing materials is a technology that integrates image recognition technology, deep learning algorithms and expert systems. Camera sampling technology uses deep learning algorithms and expert systems to determine the clothing material. However, 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 structure for clothing material detection in the prior art, and to provide a lifting rib assembly and clothing processing equipment.

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

[0005] A housing having a top wall, opposing first A wall and second A wall, and opposing first B wall and second B wall, the housing having a recessed portion recessed downward from the top wall, the recessed 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, comprising an emitter and a receiver, wherein the emitter has a transmitting end and the receiver has a receiving end;

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

[0008] In some embodiments, the groove extends through 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 may extend obliquely through the first A-wall, the top wall, and the second A-wall 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 within the mounting cavity;

[0011] The groove portion has an inner plate located between the first lateral opening and the second lateral opening. The inner plate has optical signal openings corresponding to the transmitting end and the receiving end for the transmitting end to transmit a first optical signal and for the receiving end to receive a second optical signal.

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

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

[0014] Where w1 = b × d1, w2 = b × d2,

[0015] b is a coefficient with a definite value and b>0, d1 is the vertical distance between the transmitting end and the plane where the top wall is located, and d2 is the 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 of a ranges from -3 to a to 7.

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

[0021] In some embodiments, a cover is provided above the recess, and the cover is a transparent cover;

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

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

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

[0025] A cover body, which is connected to the housing;

[0026] One of the cover and the housing is provided with multiple slots, and the other is provided with multiple insertion holes that correspond one-to-one with the slots. An insert is provided between the insertion hole and the corresponding slot.

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

[0028] A fixing plate for connecting to the housing, the fixing plate having a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole;

[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 garment processing device is provided, comprising:

[0031] Washing tub and the aforementioned lifting rib assembly;

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

[0033] The solution provided by this invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0034] By designing a recessed section, a first lateral opening, and a second lateral opening on the housing, the detection element, using the housing as a carrier, can more fully exert its detection effect. The emitting end of the emitting electrode can emit a first light signal from the bottom of the recessed section towards the direction passing through the recessed section, and the receiving end of the receiving electrode can receive a second light signal passing through the recessed section. During this process, the first and second lateral openings provide effective passage space for the emission and reception of light signals, preventing light signal obstruction and thus ensuring the detection element is in a better working state, resulting in more accurate detection results. The lifting rib assembly, with its relatively simple structure, enables the detection of clothing materials, facilitating the selection of appropriate washing modes for different materials. Simultaneously, it allows clothing processing equipment to achieve material detection functionality with a relatively simplified structure and control program. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

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

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting rib assembly installed on the inner wall of the washing tub, as shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

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

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

[0040] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the 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 component, 301-transmitter, 302-receiver, 4-first opening, 5-second opening, 6-washing tub, 7-cover, 701-first baffle, 702-second baffle, 703-third baffle, 8-cover body, 9-slot, 10-insertion hole, 11-plug, 12-fixing plate, 13-first fixing hole, 14-second fixing hole, 15-ear plate, 16-reinforcing component, 161-connecting strip, 162-rib, 17-emitter, 18-receiver, 19-groove, 20-first lateral opening, 21-second lateral opening.

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

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] In washing machines, the technology for detecting clothing materials generally uses camera sampling technology. Smart camera identification of clothing materials is a technology that integrates image recognition technology, deep learning algorithms and expert systems. Camera sampling technology uses deep learning algorithms and expert systems to determine the clothing material. However, 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] Example 1:

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

[0048] The housing 1 has a top wall 105, opposing first A wall 101 and second A wall 102 and opposing first B wall 103 and second B wall 104. The housing 1 has a recessed portion 19 that is recessed downward from the top wall 105. The recessed portion 19 has a first lateral opening 20 and a second lateral opening 21 on the first A wall 101 and the second A wall 102.

[0049] The detection element 3 includes an emitter 17 and a receiver 18. The emitter 17 has a transmitter 301 and the receiver 18 has a receiver 302.

[0050] The detection element 3 is configured such that the emitting end 301 of the emitting electrode 17 can emit a first light 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 light 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 102 are connected sequentially, and both A walls and both B walls are connected to the top wall 105 to form the shell 1. When the shape of the shell 1 is approximately trapezoidal, 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, as the main part of the lifting rib assembly, is installed on the inner wall of the washing tub 6 of the clothing processing equipment. This is achieved by designing a groove 19, a first lateral opening 20, and a second lateral opening on the shell 1. The structure of the opening 21 allows the detection element 3 to fully exert its detection effect with the housing 1 as a carrier. The emitting end 301 of the emitting electrode 17 can emit a first light 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 the second light signal passing through the groove 19. In this process, the configuration of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 provides effective passage space for the emission and reception of light signals, avoids the light signals from being blocked, and thus puts the detection element 3 in a better working state and has more accurate detection results.

[0052] The detection element 3 can detect the material of the clothes inside the washing tub 6. When the detection element 3 identifies the material of the clothes inside the washing tub 6, the emitter 17 emits multiple parallel beams from the emitter 301. When it comes into contact with the surface of the clothes, part of the light signal is absorbed by the clothes, and the remaining unabsorbed light signal is diffusely reflected back to the receiver 18 and received by the receiver 302. The receiver 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 a 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 in which the digital signal falls. Thus, this lifting rib assembly realizes the detection of the material of clothes with a relatively simple structure, providing convenience for selecting the appropriate washing mode for different materials. At the same time, it enables the clothes 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 arrangement of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 allows the transmitting end 301 to emit most of the light signal onto the clothing, while allowing most of the light signal reflected back by the clothing to be received by the receiving end 302, thereby improving the effectiveness and accuracy of the detection.

[0054] Preferably, emitter 17 is the emitter of an ultraviolet sensor, and receiver 18 is the receiver of an ultraviolet sensor. The light signal is an ultraviolet light signal. Emitter 17 emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength range of 100-400nm. The diffuse reflection ability of ultraviolet light in the 100-400nm range varies for different clothing materials. Taking advantage of the difference in diffuse reflection ability of ultraviolet light in the 100-400nm range for different clothing materials, receiver 18 converts the received ultraviolet light into an electrical signal. The electrical signal is processed by the MCU chip in the processor and converted into a digital signal. The processor then generates comparable ultraviolet data and compares it with preset value ranges for various materials. For example, cotton, wool, silk, polyester fiber, and linen all have non-overlapping preset value ranges. By determining the preset value range in which the digital signal falls, the corresponding clothing material can be obtained.

[0055] It should be noted that, in one embodiment of this application, the light signal can generate diffuse reflection after coming into contact with clothing, thereby obtaining the diffuse reflection parameter value.

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

[0057] In an embodiment, the preset calculation formula for calculating the diffuse reflection parameter value can be a formula that includes the wavelength and intensity of the reflected light signal. For example, the diffuse reflection parameter value a = (wavelength λ - absorbed wavelength ΔE) / wavelength λ * φ luminous flux * power factor (intensity related).

[0058] In this embodiment, in order to determine the material of the clothing, a standard range of diffuse reflection values ​​is preset. Different standard ranges of diffuse reflection values ​​correspond to different clothing materials. In other words, there is a correspondence between the standard range of diffuse reflection values ​​and the clothing material.

[0059] Specifically, the diffuse reflectance standard value range is a numerical range composed of diffuse reflectance standard values. It's important to note that diffuse reflectance standard values ​​and diffuse reflectance parameter values ​​are of the same type or obtained using the same algorithm. The difference lies in that diffuse reflectance standard values ​​are parameter values ​​obtained by conducting diffuse reflectance experiments on clothing with known material characteristics, while diffuse reflectance parameter values ​​are parameter values ​​obtained by conducting diffuse reflectance experiments on clothing during actual material identification. For ease of understanding, for example, during testing, formula A is used to calculate the wavelength and intensity of the reflected light signal after diffuse reflection to obtain the diffuse reflectance standard value. After multiple tests on clothing of material 'a', a numerical range P1 can be defined based on all the obtained diffuse reflectance standard values. In actual clothing material identification, formula A is also used to calculate the wavelength and intensity of the reflected light signal after diffuse reflection, thus obtaining the diffuse reflectance parameter value. Since the calculation process for the diffuse reflectance parameter value is the same as that for the diffuse reflectance standard value, the clothing material can be determined based on the diffuse reflectance parameter value.

[0060] The correspondence between diffuse reflectance standard value ranges and clothing materials is as follows: each type of clothing material corresponds to a diffuse reflectance standard value range, and different types of clothing materials correspond to different diffuse reflectance standard value ranges. For example, material 'a' corresponds to diffuse reflectance standard value range P1, which is the correspondence. This ensures that when the diffuse reflectance parameter value is within P1, the clothing material can be determined to be 'a'. Preferably, the correspondence obtained using an ultraviolet sensor and the formula includes: 100-130 corresponds to cotton, 135-155 to linen, 190-230 to wool, 165-189 to silk, 290-330 to polyester fiber, and 335-390 to synthetic fiber.

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

[0062] The groove 19 extends through 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 19 extends obliquely through the first A-wall 101, the top wall 105, and the second A-wall 102 relative to the width direction of the lifting rib assembly.

[0064] The groove 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 located on the first A wall 101 and the second A wall 102 respectively. Within the limited space on the lifting rib assembly, the groove 19 can provide a wider space for the detection element 3 to emit and receive optical signals.

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

[0066] The housing 1 has a mounting cavity, and the detection element 3 is disposed in the mounting cavity;

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

[0068] In this embodiment, the transmitter 301 and receiver 302 can extend from the optical signal opening and be directly mounted on the inner plate 106.

[0069] The mounting cavity of the housing 1 facilitates the installation of the detection element 3. The emitter 17 and receiver 18 in the detection element can be located inside the mounting cavity. The emitter 301 and receiver 302 expose the light signal opening. The emitter 301 emits most of the light signal onto the clothing, while most of the light signal reflected back by the clothing is received by the receiver 302, thereby improving the effectiveness and accuracy of the detection.

[0070] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such 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. The transmitter 301 and the receiver 302 each have their own working port positions, which can avoid mutual interference.

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

[0074] The first lateral opening 20 extends along the first A-wall 101 with an opening width of w1, and the second lateral opening 21 extends along the second A-wall 102 with an opening width of w2.

[0075] Where w1 = b × d1, w2 = b × d2,

[0076] b is a coefficient with a definite 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.

[0077] In this embodiment, the distance between the transmitting end 301 and the top wall 105 is the same as the distance between the transmitting end 301 and the clothing being tested. Similarly, the distance between the receiving end 302 and the top wall 105 is the same as the distance between the receiving end 302 and the clothing being tested. Limiting the width of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 can improve the accuracy of the detection element 3 in detecting the clothing material. Specifically, when the detection element 3 detects the clothing material, the receiving electrode 18 converts the received light signal into an electrical signal and feeds it back to the processor. The processor converts the obtained electrical signal into a digital signal as a parameter value. After limiting the width of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21, it can be understood that in this embodiment, w1 = b × d1, i.e., w1 = b multiplied by d1, w2 = b × d2, i.e., w2 = b multiplied by d2. The detection element 3 can test different parameter values ​​for different materials, and the overlap rate of the parameter values ​​detected for different materials is low. Under this condition, comparing the detected parameter values ​​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 fiber, and silk have different preset value ranges. By comparing the parameter values ​​with low overlap with the preset value ranges, the material of the clothing can be accurately determined.

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

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

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

[0081] Wherein, 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 range of values ​​for a is -3≤a≤7, and the range of values ​​for b is 1.5≤b≤2.

[0083] In this embodiment, the value 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 between 1.5 and 2 times the test distance. The values ​​of b are (1.5, 2), and d1 and d2 are both in the range of (10, 20) mm. According to the installation position of the transmitter 301 and the receiver 302, the width of the first lateral opening 20 and the second lateral opening 21 is 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 taken from h, and the installation height of the transmitter 301 and receiver 302 are different. After converting a in the range of (-3, +7), we get d1=d2. The range of d1 and d2 is (10,20)mm.

[0085] It is understandable that d1 = d2 = D / h + a, which means d1 = d2 = D divided by h + a.

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

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

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

[0089] In this embodiment, the cover 7 can also directly seal the opening of the optical signal. The cover 7 protects the detection element 3. Specifically, the cover 7 can both waterproof the detection element 3 and provide high-temperature resistance. Even when the water temperature in the washing tub 6 is high, the cover 7 provides a certain degree of heat insulation for the detection element 3, thus providing a good working environment for the detection element 3. The cover 7, made of transparent material, will not affect the transmission and reception of optical signals. Preferably, the cover 7 can be made of acrylic or glass. In addition to high transparency, acrylic or glass has good heat insulation properties, and its surface is relatively smooth, wrinkle-free, and not prone to wrinkling. This ensures that the transmission and reception of optical signals by the detection element are not affected, making the detection results more accurate.

[0090] In addition, acrylic is a polymer material with a lower density and lighter weight than glass. Acrylic is characterized by high transparency. Due to its special molecular structure, acrylic can effectively transmit light, achieving 100% light transmittance. Acrylic also has the characteristics of high durability, high temperature resistance, and low temperature resistance, making it more suitable for the environmental requirements of the entire garment processing equipment.

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

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

[0093] In this embodiment, the structure of the cover 7 is more suitable for the groove 19, and makes the lifting rib assembly flatter and smoother, which is suitable for the use environment of the inner wall of the washing tub 6. When the cover 7 is installed in the groove 19, it is sealed to the groove 19, so the cover 7 can provide more adequate protection for the detection element 7.

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

[0095] The lifting rib assembly also includes:

[0096] Cover 8, which is connected to housing 1;

[0097] One of the cover 8 and the shell 1 is provided with multiple slots 9, and the other is provided with multiple insertion holes 10 corresponding to the slots 9. Inserts 11 are provided between the insertion holes 10 and the corresponding slots 9.

[0098] Preferably, slots 9 are provided at all four corners of the cover 8, and holes 10 are provided at all four corners of the housing 1. The plug 11 is a screw. The screw is inserted into the hole 10 and the slot 9 to fix the housing 1 and the cover 8. The cover 8 is designed to facilitate 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 one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , 5 As shown,

[0100] The lifting rib assembly also includes:

[0101] A fixing plate 12 is used to connect with the housing 1, and 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 fixing plate 12 serves to fix the emitter 17 and the receiver 18, making it relatively more convenient to fix the emitter 17 and the receiver 18.

[0104] Example 2

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

[0106] Washing tub 6 and the 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 garment processing equipment with a lifting rib assembly provides a good detection environment for the detection component 3. The detection component 3 can detect the material of the garments inside the washing tub 6. When the detection component 3 identifies the material of the garments inside the washing tub 6, the emitter 17 emits multiple parallel beams from the emitter 301. When these beams come into contact with the surface of the garments, some of the light signal is absorbed by the garments, while the remaining unabsorbed light signal is diffusely reflected back to the receiver 18 and received by the receiver 302. The receiver 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 a preset value range. Each preset value range corresponds to a different material. The processor determines the material of the garment based on the preset value range in which the digital signal falls. Thus, this lifting rib assembly, with a relatively simple structure, achieves the detection of garment materials, providing convenience for selecting appropriate washing modes for different materials. It also allows the garment processing equipment to implement material detection functionality with a relatively simplified structure and control program.

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

[0110] First, by designing a groove, a first lateral opening, and a second lateral opening on the housing, the detection component can more fully exert its detection effect using the housing as a carrier. The emitting end of the emitting electrode can emit a first light signal from the bottom of the groove towards the direction passing through the groove, and the receiving end of the receiving electrode can receive a second light signal passing through the groove. In this process, the setting of the first lateral opening and the second lateral opening provides effective passage space for the emission and reception of light signals without being too large to affect the overall strength of the lifting rib assembly, and avoids the light signal being blocked, thereby enabling the detection component to be in a better working state and have more accurate detection results.

[0111] Secondly, the detection component in the lifting rib assembly can detect the material of the clothes in the washing tub. With a relatively simple structure, the lifting rib assembly realizes the detection of the material of the clothes, which facilitates the selection of the appropriate washing mode for different materials. At the same time, it enables the clothes processing equipment to realize the material detection function with a relatively simplified structure and control program.

[0112] It can be further understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

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

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

[0115] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

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

Claims

1. A lifting rib assembly, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has a top wall (105), opposing first A wall (101) and second A wall (102) and opposing first B wall (103) and second B wall (104), the housing (1) having a recess (19) recessed downward from the top wall (105), the recess (19) having a first lateral opening (20) and a second lateral opening (21) on the first A wall (101) and the second A wall (102); The detection element (3) includes an emitter (17) and a receiver (18). The emitter (17) has a transmitting end (301), and the receiver (18) has a receiving end (302). The detection element (3) can detect the material of clothing. The housing (1) has a mounting cavity, and the detection element (3) is disposed in the mounting cavity; The groove (19) has an inner plate (106) located between the first lateral opening (20) and the second lateral opening (21). The inner plate (106) has optical signal openings corresponding to the transmitting end (301) and the receiving end (302) for the transmitting end (301) to transmit a first optical signal and for the receiving end (302) to receive a second optical signal. The detection element (3) is configured such that the transmitting end (301) of the transmitting electrode (17) can emit 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).

2. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The groove (19) extends through 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 (19) extends obliquely through the first A wall (101), the top wall (105), and the second A wall (102) relative to the width direction of the lifting rib assembly.

3. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, 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).

4. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first lateral opening (20) extends along the first A wall (101) with an opening width of w1, and the second lateral opening (21) extends along the second A wall (102) with an opening width of w2. Where w1 = b × d1, w2 = b × d2, b is a coefficient with a definite 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.

5. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (1) is installed on the inner wall of the washing tub (6). d1 = d2 = D / h + a, Wherein, 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.

6. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The range of values ​​for a is -3 ≤ a ≤ 7.

7. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The range of values ​​for b is 1.5 ≤ b ≤ 2.

8. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cover (7) is provided above the groove (19), and the cover (7) is a transparent cover; When the cover (7) is connected to the groove (19), the cover (7) seals the groove (19).

9. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cover (7) includes a first baffle (701), a second baffle (702) and a third baffle (703) connected in sequence. When the cover (7) is connected to the groove (19), the first baffle (701) is opposite to the first side opening (20) and flush with the surface of the first A wall (101), the second baffle (702) is flush with the surface of the top wall (105), and the third baffle (703) is opposite to the second side opening (21) and flush with the surface of the second A wall (102).

10. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting rib assembly also includes: Cover (8), which is connected to the shell (1); One of the cover (8) and the shell (1) is provided with a plurality of slots (9), and the other is provided with a plurality of insertion holes (10) corresponding to the slots (9) one by one. Inserts (11) are provided between the insertion holes (10) and the corresponding slots (9).

11. The lifting rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting rib assembly also includes: A fixing plate (12) 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).

12. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The washing tub (6) and the lifting rib assembly according to any one of claims 1-11; The housing (1) of the lifting rib assembly is installed on the inner wall of the washing tub (6).

13. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The washing tub (6) and the lifting rib assembly according to any one of claims 1-4 and 7-11; The housing (1) of the lifting rib assembly is integrally formed with the inner wall of the washing tub (6).

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