Clothes care device inner cylinder and clothes care device

Abstract

The invention discloses an inner barrel of a clothes care device. The inner barrel comprises lifting ribs installed on the inner wall of the inner barrel. At least two clamping assemblies are mounted in the lifting rib; wherein the clamping assembly comprises at least two clamping parts which move relatively, and a power mechanism for driving the clamping parts to move; an opening corresponding to the clamping part is formed in the surface of the lifting rib; when the clamping action is executed, the power mechanism drives the corresponding clamping parts to stretch out of the openings till the clamping parts are clamped, so that clamping of multiple pieces of clothes near the lifting ribs is achieved. The invention further relates to an inner cylinder of the clothes care device. Clothes in the barrel are clamped through the clamping assemblies arranged on the lifting ribs to be hung and aired, the washing machine can conveniently execute procedures such as drying and sterilization, the clothes are prevented from being wrinkled, the use experience of a user is improved, the space in the lifting ribs is reasonably utilized, and the overall structure of the inner barrel is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing care devices, and particularly to an inner cylinder of a clothing care device and a clothing care device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of washing machine technology, washing machines have more and more functions. In addition to the conventional washing, rinsing, and dehydration functions, washing machines have added multiple functions such as drying, sterilization, and disinfection. The control programs of washing machines are also more complex, and consumers increasingly emphasize the user experience of washing machines.

[0003] In the existing washing machines during the washing process, clothes are prone to tangling into groups. During the subsequent process execution, such as drying, sterilization, etc., the clothes are prone to wrinkles and need to be ironed again, which affects the user experience. Hanging and drying inside the machine is also a problem that needs to be solved urgently in the laundry technology.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new method to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an inner cylinder of a clothing care device, which realizes hanging and drying of clothes in the cylinder by means of a clamping component arranged in the lifting rib, and is also convenient for the washing machine to execute procedures such as drying and sterilization, avoiding wrinkles on the clothes, improving the user experience, reasonably utilizing the space inside the lifting rib, and optimizing the overall structure of the inner cylinder.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is outlined as follows:

[0007] An inner cylinder of a clothing care device, comprising a lifting rib installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder;

[0008] At least two clamping components are installed in the lifting rib; wherein, the clamping component includes at least two relatively moving clamping parts, and a power mechanism for driving the clamping parts to move;

[0009] An opening corresponding to the clamping part is formed on the surface of the lifting rib;

[0010] When performing the clamping action, the power mechanism drives the corresponding clamping parts to extend from the opening until they are clamped, so as to clamp multiple clothes near the lifting rib.

[0011] Preferably, when performing the clamping action, the clamping parts of different clamping components extend from the same side of the lifting rib to clamp the clothes.

[0012] Preferably, when performing the clamping action, the clamping parts of different clamping components extend from both sides of the lifting rib to clamp the clothes.

[0013] Preferably, the power mechanism controls the corresponding clamping parts to perform the clamping action synchronously or successively.

[0014] Preferably, different clamping components are configured to clamp clothes when the lifting rib reaches different positions following the rotation of the inner cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, different clamping components are configured to perform the clamping action after the inner cylinder rotates forward or reversely.

[0016] Preferably, the two clamping components are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the lifting rib in the extending direction of the lifting rib.

[0017] Preferably, the clamping parts located on both sides of the lifting rib are staggeredly distributed in the extending direction of the lifting rib.

[0018] Preferably, after releasing the clothes, the clamping parts are retracted into the lifting rib.

[0019] Preferably, the clamping part is closely matched with the opening to form a sealing structure of the power mechanism to block the water environment in the inner cylinder.

[0020] Preferably, the opening and closing angle of the clamping part is 0-180°.

[0021] The present invention also provides a clothing care device, including the inner cylinder of the clothing care device as described above.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0023] The present invention provides an inner cylinder of a clothing care device, which clamps the clothes in the cylinder through the clamping components arranged in the lifting rib to realize hanging and drying, and is also convenient for the clothing care device to perform procedures such as drying and sterilizing, avoiding wrinkles on the clothes, improving the user experience. At the same time, the setting of multiple clamping components at the lifting rib is beneficial to improving the success rate of grasping clothes and the clamping stability, and the setting of multiple clamping components can also expand the number of clothes that can be clamped; in addition, by arranging the power mechanism connected to the clamping part in the lifting rib, the space in the lifting rib is reasonably utilized, the overall structure of the inner cylinder is optimized, and the setting of the clamping part and the power mechanism is prevented from affecting the washing capacity in the cylinder.

[0024] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to understand the technical means of the present invention more clearly and implement it according to the content of the specification, the following takes the preferred embodiments of the present invention and combines with the drawings to describe in detail as follows. The specific implementation manners of the present invention are given in detail by the following embodiments and their drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and constitute a part of this application. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the lifting rib on the washing machine in the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the lifting rib on the washing machine in the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the symmetric layout of the clamping part with respect to the axis in the extending direction of the lifting rib in the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the lifting rib in the closed state in the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 Exploded structure diagram of the lifting rib in the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the lifting rib in the state of opening and closing movement in the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the state where the lifting rib is retracted into the open end in the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the lifting rib in the fully open state in the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the working mode of the clamping component when the inner cylinder rotates to different positions in the present invention;

[0035] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the working mode of the clamping component when the inner cylinder rotates in different directions in the present invention.

[0036] In the figure: 1. Washing machine;

[0037] 10. Inner cylinder; 11. Lifting rib; 111. Cavity; 112. Open end; 1121. First mounting opening; 1122. Second mounting opening; 12. Clamping part; 121. First clamping part; 122. Second clamping part; 123. Gear structure; 1231. Smooth surface; 1232. Tooth surface; 13. Power mechanism; 14. Mounting plate; 141. Through hole; 142. Mounting hole;

[0038] 20. Outer cylinder. Detailed implementation manners

[0039] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0040] In the accompanying drawings, for clarity, the shapes and dimensions may be enlarged, and the same reference numerals will be used throughout the figures to indicate the same or similar components.

[0041] In the following description, terms such as center, thickness, height, length, front, back, rear, left, right, top, bottom, upper, lower, etc. are defined with respect to the structures shown in the respective drawings. In particular, "height" corresponds to the dimension from top to bottom, "width" corresponds to the dimension from left to right, and "depth" corresponds to the dimension from front to back. They are relative concepts and may therefore change accordingly depending on their different positions and usage states. Therefore, these or other orientations should not be construed as restrictive terms.

[0042] Terms related to attachment, connection, etc. (e.g., "connect" and "attach") refer to the relationship in which these structures are directly or indirectly fixed or attached to each other through an intermediate structure, as well as a movable or rigid attachment or relationship, unless otherwise explicitly stated.

[0043] Embodiment 1

[0044] An inner cylinder 10 of a clothing care device is provided in an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in combination with Figures 1-10 the figure, it includes lifting ribs 11 installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder 10, and further includes:

[0045] At least two clamping components are installed in the lifting rib 11; wherein, each clamping component includes at least two relatively moving clamping parts 12 and a power mechanism 13 for driving the clamping parts 12 to move.

[0046] An opening 112 corresponding to the clamping part 12 is formed on the surface of the lifting rib 11.

[0047] When performing a clamping action, the power mechanism 13 drives the corresponding clamping parts 12 to extend from the opening 112 until they are clamped, so as to clamp multiple pieces of clothing near the lifting rib 11.

[0048] In the present invention, the clamping components arranged inside the lifting ribs 11 are used to clamp the clothes in the drum for hanging drying, which also facilitates the washing machine 1 to perform procedures such as drying and sterilization, avoids wrinkles on the clothes, and improves the user experience. At the same time, the arrangement of multiple clamping components at the lifting ribs 11 is beneficial to improving the success rate of grasping clothes and the clamping stability, and the setting of multiple clamping components can also expand the number of clothes that can be clamped. In addition, by arranging the power mechanism 13 connected to the clamping part 12 inside the lifting rib 11, the space inside the lifting rib 11 is reasonably utilized, the overall structure of the inner drum 10 is optimized, and the setting of the clamping part 12 and the power mechanism 13 is prevented from affecting the washing capacity inside the drum. In addition, the one-to-one correspondence between the clamping part 12 and the power mechanism 13 is beneficial to improving the control flexibility, that is, each clamping component is independently controlled, and the working mode of the clamping component can be adjusted according to the actual washing requirements. In this embodiment, the power mechanism 13 can be configured as a motor, a servo motor, and other devices that can provide rotational power.

[0049] In one embodiment, when performing the clamping action, the clamping parts 12 of different clamping components extend from the same side of the lifting rib 11 to clamp the clothes; that is, the clamping parts 12 of each clamping component extend and retract on the same side of the lifting rib 11, and the clamping action on the clothes is performed on the same side of the lifting rib 11.

[0050] In order to improve the convenience of clothes clamping, in some preferred embodiments, when performing the clamping action, the clamping parts 12 of different clamping components extend from both sides of the lifting rib 11 to clamp the clothes, and the clothes can be clamped from multiple directions. Whether the inner drum 10 is rotating forward or backward, the clamping part 12 can act on the clothes without adjusting the rotation mode of the inner drum 10; moreover, this setting can also effectively save the internal space of the lifting rib 11. It should be understood that the lifting rib 11 must reserve the rotation space for each clamping part 12 from the open end 112 to the clamping process. Therefore, compared with setting the clamping part 12 on the same side of the lifting rib 11, in this embodiment, the clamping parts 12 are arranged on different sides of the lifting rib 11, which can make more reasonable use of the internal and surrounding space of the lifting rib 11, can increase the number of clamping parts 12 that can be arranged, and effectively avoid interference.

[0051] In some embodiments, the power mechanism 13 synchronously controls the corresponding clamping part 12 to perform the clamping action; it can be understood that when the inner drum 10 rotates to drive the lifting rib 11 to a certain position, each power mechanism 13 controls its corresponding clamping part 12 to extend from the open end 112 at this position to clamp the clothes near the lifting rib 11.

[0052] In still other embodiments, the power mechanism 13 controls the corresponding clamping portions 12 to perform the clamping action in sequence. It should be noted that when the inner cylinder 10 rotates to drive the lifting rib 11 to a certain position, different power mechanisms 13 can sequentially control the corresponding clamping portions 12 to extend at the same position to achieve sequential clamping of clothes; alternatively, when the inner cylinder 10 rotates to drive the lifting rib 11 to the first position, one or a group of power mechanisms 13 control the corresponding clamping portions 12 to perform the first clamping at this position. When the inner cylinder 10 continues to rotate to drive the lifting rib 11 to the second position, the next or the next group of power mechanisms 13 control the corresponding clamping portions 12 to perform the second clamping at this position. The inner cylinder 10 continues to rotate to drive the lifting rib 11 to the next position and continues to perform the above operations, thereby achieving sequential clamping of clothes.

[0053] In some preferred embodiments, different clamping components are configured to perform clothes clamping when the lifting rib 11 reaches different positions following the inner cylinder 10. For example, as Figure 9 shown, when the inner cylinder 10 rotates to drive the lifting rib 11 and the clamping components to move to the position in Figure (a), the clamping portion B is used to perform the clamping action on the clothes; when the inner cylinder 10 rotates to drive the lifting rib 11 and the clamping components to move to the position in Figure (b), the clamping portion A is used to perform the clamping action on the clothes; it can also be understood that during the rotation of the inner cylinder 10, the clamping portion 12 currently located at the lowest point of the inner cylinder 10 is used to grab the clothes to ensure the success rate of clothes grabbing. It should be noted that Figure 9 during the process of the clamping portion B in (a) clamping the clothes, the clamping portion A can extend out of the surface of the lifting rib 11. Preferably, the clamping portion A is retracted within the lifting rib 11; Figure 9 during the process of the clamping portion A in (b) clamping the clothes, the clamping portion B can extend out of the surface of the lifting rib 11. Preferably, the clamping portion B is retracted within the lifting rib 11.

[0054] In still other preferred embodiments, different clamping components are configured to perform the clamping action after the inner cylinder 10 rotates forward or reversely; that is, different clamping portions 12 are used to perform clothes clamping after the inner cylinder 10 rotates forward and reversely. For example, as Figure 10 shown, when the inner cylinder 10 rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow in Figure (c), the clamping portion D is used to perform the clamping action on the clothes; when the inner cylinder 10 rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow in Figure (d), the clamping portion C is used to perform the clamping action on the clothes; it should be noted that Figure 10 during the process of the clamping portion D in (c) clamping the clothes, the clamping portion C can extend out of the surface of the lifting rib 11. Preferably, the clamping portion C is retracted within the lifting rib 11; Figure 10 during the process of the clamping portion C in (d) clamping the clothes, the clamping portion D can extend out of the surface of the lifting rib 11. Preferably, the clamping portion D is retracted within the lifting rib 11.

[0055] In some embodiments, the two clamping components are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the lifting rib 11 in the extending direction of the lifting rib 11. Specifically, the lifting rib 11 extends along the axial direction of the inner cylinder 10, that is, the axis of the extending direction of the lifting rib 11 is parallel to the axis of the inner cylinder 10; in this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, a plurality of clamping parts 12 corresponding to a plurality of clamping components are evenly distributed on both sides of the lifting rib 11 and are symmetric about the axis of the lifting rib 11.

[0056] It should be noted that in a normal washing machine 1, there is enough space inside the inner cylinder 10 to arrange the lifting rib 11 and the clamping components therein. Therefore, the grasping range and the grasping direction can be expanded by symmetrically arranging the clamping parts 12 of a plurality of clamping components; while for a smaller washing machine 1, such as a mini washing machine, since the volume of its inner cylinder 10 is also relatively small, therefore, in order to ensure the multi-direction and multi-clothing grasping function while reducing the impact on the washing capacity of the washing machine 1, in some further preferred embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, the clamping parts 12 located on both sides of the lifting rib 11 are staggeredly distributed along the extending direction of the lifting rib 11, which can effectively save space, rationally utilize the internal space of the lifting rib 11, and avoid affecting the overall volume of the lifting rib 11 when arranging a plurality of clamping components, thereby avoiding affecting the washing capacity of the inner cylinder 10.

[0057] In one embodiment, the power mechanism 13 drives the corresponding clamping parts 12 to separate from each other to perform a release action. After releasing the clothes, the clamping parts 12 are retracted into the lifting rib 11; specifically, a cavity 111 is formed inside the lifting rib 11 to form a storage space for the clamping parts 12. When the power mechanism 13 drives the clamping parts 12 to open, the clamping parts 12 are hidden inside the lifting rib 11. When the power mechanism 13 drives the clamping parts 12 to close, the clamping parts 12 extend out of the surface of the lifting rib 11 through the open end 112.

[0058] Furthermore, the clamping part 12 and the open end 112 are closely matched to form a sealing structure of the power mechanism 13 to block the water environment of the inner cylinder 10; specifically, the shape of the open end 112 matches the outer shape of the clamping part 12; when the clamping part 12 is stored in the cavity 111, the open end 112 is blocked to form a waterproof structure of the power mechanism 13; in this embodiment, in combination with Figures 4-7As shown, the clamping part 12 includes a first clamping part 121 and a second clamping part 122. The opening 112 includes a first mounting opening 1121 and a second mounting opening 1122. One clamping part is correspondingly provided with one mounting opening, that is, the first clamping part 121 accommodates and seals the first mounting opening 1121, and the second clamping part 122 accommodates and seals the second mounting opening 1122. In this way, when the clamping part 12 is accommodated, the internal cavity 111 of the lifting rib 11 can be closed, thereby preventing a large amount of washing water from entering the cavity 111.

[0059] In one embodiment, the clamping part 12 is located on the side wall of the lifting rib 11 and near the top position; specifically, when the inner cylinder 10 rotates to lift the lifting rib 11 to lift the clothes, this position can be in full contact with the clothes. Therefore, the clamping part 12 is arranged at this position to facilitate quickly grasping the clothes.

[0060] In one embodiment, the opening and closing angle α of the clamping part 12 is 0-180°. When the opening and closing angle α of the clamping part 12 is 0, the clamping part 12 is closed; when the opening and closing angle α of the clamping part 12 is 180°, the clamping part 12 opens and is accommodated in the lifting rib 11.

[0061] In one embodiment, gear structures 123 that mesh with each other are formed at the ends of the two clamping parts 12 for connecting with the power mechanism 13. Specifically, the first clamping part 121 is connected to the power output end of the power mechanism 13, and the second clamping part 122 is hinged to the lifting rib 11; when the power output end of the power mechanism 13 drives the first clamping part 121 to rotate, the rotational force is transmitted to the second clamping part 122 through the gear structure 123 so that the second clamping part 122 rotates synchronously with the first clamping part 121, realizing the opening and closing of the clamping part 12.

[0062] Furthermore, the outer circumferential surface of the gear structure 123 includes a tooth surface 1232 and a smooth surface 1231, and the opening and closing angle of the two clamping parts 12 can be limited by setting the distribution range of the tooth surface 1232.

[0063] In one embodiment, the power mechanism 13 can be a rotary cylinder, a motor, a servo motor and other mechanisms; in this embodiment, the power mechanism 13 is set as a servo motor, which can rotate a specified angle with high precision and fast response.

[0064] Furthermore, it further includes: a mounting plate 14, on which a through hole 141 adapted to the outer shape of the power mechanism 13 is formed, and the power mechanism 13 is snap-fitted in the through hole 141; the mounting plate 14 is detachably installed inside the lifting rib 11 through mounting holes 142 formed on its surface; this setting has a simple assembly structure and good stability and reliability.

[0065] In one embodiment, a plurality of lifting ribs 11 are distributed on the side wall of the inner cylinder 10. The power mechanism 13 and the clamping portion 12 can be arranged in one of the lifting ribs 11, or the power mechanism 13 and the clamping portion 12 can be selectively arranged in a plurality of lifting ribs 11.

[0066] Embodiment 2

[0067] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a clothing care device, in combination with Figures 1-10 As shown, it includes an outer cylinder 20 and the inner cylinder 10 of the clothing care device as described in Embodiment 1. In this embodiment, the structure of the inner cylinder 10 can be configured as a flat drum or an inclined drum; the clothing care device can be configured as a washing machine, a dryer, or a washing and drying integrated machine.

[0068] The lifting rib 11 is used to be arranged on the side wall of the inner cylinder 10 of the washing machine 1 to lift clothes when the inner cylinder 10 rotates; the lifting rib 11 is a housing structure, and a power mechanism 13 is arranged inside it. The power output end of the power mechanism 13 is connected with a clamping portion 12; the power mechanism 13 drives the clamping portion 12 to open or close to loosen or grab the clothes inside the inner cylinder 10.

[0069] The present invention realizes hanging drying by clamping the clothes in the cylinder through the clamping component arranged on the lifting rib 11, which also facilitates the washing machine 1 to execute programs such as drying and sterilization, avoids the clothes from getting wrinkled, improves the user experience. At the same time, the setting of multiple clamping components at the lifting rib 11 is beneficial to improving the success rate of grabbing clothes and the clamping stability, and the setting of multiple clamping components can also expand the number of clothes that can be clamped; in addition, by arranging the power mechanism 13 connected to the clamping portion 12 in the lifting rib 11, the space inside the lifting rib 11 is reasonably utilized, the overall structure of the inner cylinder 10 is optimized, and the setting of the clamping portion 12 and the power mechanism 13 is prevented from affecting the washing capacity inside the cylinder.

[0070] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. It can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those familiar with the field, additional modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the equivalent scope, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and the illustrated examples here.

Claims

1. An inner drum of a clothing care device, comprising lifting ribs installed on the inner wall of the inner drum, characterized in that: At least two clamping components are installed inside the lifting rib; wherein, each clamping component includes at least two clamping parts that move relative to each other, and a power mechanism for driving the clamping parts to move; An opening corresponding to the clamping part is formed on the surface of the lifting rib; When performing the clamping action, the power mechanism drives the corresponding clamping parts to extend from the opening until they are clamped, so as to clamp multiple pieces of clothing near the lifting rib.

2. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When performing the clamping action, the clamping parts of different clamping components extend from the same side of the lifting rib to clamp the clothing.

3. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When performing the clamping action, the clamping parts of different clamping components extend from both sides of the lifting rib to clamp the clothing.

4. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The power mechanism controls the corresponding clamping parts to perform the clamping action synchronously or successively.

5. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Different clamping components are configured to clamp the clothing when the lifting rib rotates to different positions following the inner cylinder.

6. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 3 or 5, characterized in that: Different clamping components are configured to perform the clamping action after the inner cylinder rotates forward or reversely.

7. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two clamping components are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the lifting rib in the extending direction of the lifting rib.

8. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping parts located on both sides of the lifting rib are staggeredly distributed in the extending direction of the lifting rib.

9. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: After releasing the clothing, the clamping parts are retracted into the lifting rib.

10. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The clamping part is in close fit with the opening and forms a sealing structure of the power mechanism to block the water environment in the inner cylinder.

11. The inner drum of the clothing care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening and closing angle of the clamping part is 0-180°.

12. A clothing care device, characterized in that, It includes the inner cylinder of the clothing care device according to any one of claims 1-11.

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