Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

Clothes treating equipment comprises a box body, a barrel body and a filtering device. The cylinder body is arranged in the box body, and the cylinder body comprises a water outlet. The filtering device is communicated with the water outlet, and the filtering device comprises a shell, an end cover and a filtering piece. And the filtering piece is arranged in an accommodating part between the shell and the end cover. Wherein the filtering device further comprises a cleaning brush, at least part of the cleaning brush is arranged in the filtering part, and the cleaning brush is in contact with the inner wall of the filtering part. Wherein the cleaning brush comprises a cleaning brush body and at least one propelling part, and the at least one propelling part is arranged at the top of the cleaning brush body. Water in the end cover impacts the pushing part in the process of entering the filtering part, so that the pushing part pushes the cleaning brush body to rotate, and the inner wall of the filtering part is brushed through the cleaning brush body.

Description

Clothing processing equipment

[0001] This application claims the priority of Chinese patent application No. 202310723361.8 filed on June 16, 2023, the priority of Chinese patent application No. 202311281495.5 filed on September 28, 2023, the priority of Chinese patent application No. 202322652586.7 filed on September 28, 2023, the priority of Chinese patent application No. 202321556659.6 filed on June 16, 2023, and the priority of Chinese patent application No. 202322652586.7 filed on September 28, 2023. The priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202310722104.2 filed on June 16, 2023, the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202310722349.5 filed on June 16, 2023, the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202321556246.8 filed on June 16, 2023, and the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202321554304.3 filed on June 16, 2023, all of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0003] With the rapid development of living standards, people's performance requirements for clothing treatment equipment are also increasing. At present, related clothing treatment equipment usually has a filter device at the drain outlet to filter out impurities such as filter microfibers in the water discharged from the clothing treatment equipment to protect the ecological environment.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] In one aspect, a laundry processing apparatus is provided, comprising a housing, a drum, and a filter device. The housing includes a storage space. The drum is disposed within the storage space. The drum includes a drain outlet, through which water to be filtered generated by laundry processing within the drum is discharged. The filter device is connected to the drain outlet and includes a housing, an end cap, and a filter element. The housing includes a storage portion. The end cap is disposed at an opening of the storage portion and is configured to seal the opening. The end cap includes a first water inlet, through which water to be filtered can enter the end cap. The filter element is disposed within the storage portion and is located on a side of the end cap near the storage portion. The filter element includes a filter portion, through which water in the end cap enters the filter portion and passes through the filter portion to be filtered, and water that passes through the filter portion enters the storage portion and is discharged from the storage portion. The filter device further includes a cleaning brush, at least a portion of which is disposed within the filter portion and contacts the inner wall of the filter portion. The cleaning brush is configured to rotate within the filter portion about its rotation axis. The cleaning brush comprises a cleaning brush body and at least one propulsion unit disposed on the top of the cleaning brush body. Water in the end cap impacts the propulsion unit as it enters the filter portion, causing the propulsion unit to propel the cleaning brush body into rotation, thereby scrubbing the inner wall of the filter portion through the cleaning brush body.

[0006] In another aspect, a laundry processing apparatus is provided, comprising a housing, a drum, and a filter device. The housing comprises a storage space. The drum is disposed within the storage space. The drum comprises a drain outlet, through which filtered water generated by laundry processing within the drum is discharged. The filter device is connected to the drain outlet and comprises a housing, an end cap, and a filter element. The housing comprises a storage portion. The end cap is disposed at an opening of the storage portion and is configured to seal the storage portion. The end cap comprises a first water inlet, through which filtered water is adapted to enter the end cap. The filter element is disposed within the storage portion and located at the bottom of the end cap. The filter element comprises a filter portion, through which filtered water in the end cap enters and passes through the filter portion to be filtered. After being filtered by the filter portion, the filtered water is adapted to enter the storage portion and be discharged therefrom. The filter device further comprises a connector connecting the end cap and the filter element, the connector being configured to elastically deform in at least one of a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. When the water to be filtered in the end cover enters the filter portion, it impacts the filter portion, and the filter element drives the connector to undergo elastic deformation, so that the filter element moves under the drive of the connector.

[0007] On the other hand, a clothing processing device is provided, comprising a housing, a barrel, and a filter device. The housing comprises a storage space. The barrel is disposed within the storage space. The barrel comprises a drain outlet, through which water to be filtered generated by processing clothing within the barrel is discharged. The filter device is connected to the drain outlet and comprises a housing, an end cover, and a filter element. The housing comprises a storage portion. The end cover is disposed at the opening of the storage portion, and the end cover is configured to close the storage portion. The end cover comprises a first water inlet, through which water to be filtered is adapted to enter the end cover. The filter element is disposed within the storage portion and is located at the bottom of the end cover. The filter element is configured to filter the water to be filtered entering the storage portion. The filter element comprises a filter portion, through which the water to be filtered in the end cover enters the filter portion and passes through the filter portion to be filtered, and the filtered water after being filtered by the filter portion is adapted to enter the storage portion and be discharged from the storage portion. The filter device further includes a cleaning brush, at least a portion of which is disposed within the filter portion, the cleaning brush being in contact with the inner wall of the filter portion, and capable of rotating within the filter portion around a rotation axis of the cleaning brush to scrub the inner wall of the filter portion. The cleaning brush includes a cleaning brush body and at least one propulsion portion, the at least one propulsion portion being disposed on the top of the cleaning brush body. Water in the end cap impacts the propulsion portion as it enters the filter portion, causing the propulsion portion to push the cleaning brush to rotate and scrub the inner wall of the filter portion.

[0008] On the other hand, a clothing processing device is provided, comprising a housing, a barrel and a filter device. The housing comprises a storage space. The barrel is arranged in the storage space. The barrel comprises a drain outlet, through which the water to be filtered generated by the processing of clothing in the barrel is discharged. The filter device is connected to the drain outlet, and comprises a shell, an end cover and a filter element. The shell comprises a storage portion. A water inlet is provided on the outer wall of the shell, and the water inlet is configured to be connected to the drain outlet to receive the water to be filtered discharged from the drain outlet. The shell further comprises a storage portion. The end cover is provided at the opening of the storage portion, and the end cover is configured to close the storage portion. The end cover comprises a first water inlet, through which the water to be filtered is suitable for entering the end cover. The filter element is detachably mounted in the storage portion and is located at the bottom of the end cover. The filter element includes a filter portion. The water to be filtered in the end cap enters the filter portion and passes through the filter portion to be filtered. The filtered water after being filtered by the filter portion is suitable for entering the accommodating portion and being discharged from the accommodating portion. A water inlet channel is provided in the end cap. The inlet end of the water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet portion, and the outlet end of the water inlet channel is connected to the filter portion. The water inlet channel is configured to guide the water discharged from the drain port into the filter portion for filtration. The water that passes through the filter portion can enter the accommodating portion and be discharged to the outside of the housing through the accommodating portion.

[0009] In another aspect, a laundry processing apparatus is provided, comprising a housing, a drum, and a filter device. The housing includes a storage space. The drum is disposed within the storage space. The drum includes a drain outlet, through which filtered water generated by laundry processing within the drum is discharged. The filter device is connected to the drain outlet and comprises a housing, an end cap, and a filter element. A water inlet is provided on an outer wall of the housing, and the water inlet is configured to communicate with the drain outlet to receive filtered water discharged from the drain outlet. The housing also includes a storage space. The end cap is disposed at an opening of the storage space and is configured to seal the storage space. The end cap includes a first water inlet, through which filtered water is adapted to enter the end cap. The filter element is detachably mounted within the storage space and is located at the bottom of the end cap. The filter element includes a filter portion, through which filtered water in the end cap enters and passes through the filter portion to be filtered. The filtered water, after being filtered by the filter portion, is adapted to enter and be discharged from the storage space. A water inlet channel is provided in the end cover, the inlet end of the water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet part, and the outlet end of the water inlet channel is connected to the filter part. The end cover also includes a through hole and an overflow port, and the bottom of the through hole is connected to the filter part. The overflow port is located at the bottom of the through hole and is connected to the through hole and the accommodating part located outside the filter element. The filter device also includes a warning component, which includes a warning column and a first spring. The warning column is provided in the through hole. The first spring is connected to the warning column and is configured to drive the warning column to move toward the inside of the through hole and to block the bottom port of the through hole and the overflow port. The water discharged from the drain port is introduced into the filter part for filtration, and the water that passes through the filter part enters the accommodating part and is discharged through the accommodating part. When the filter portion is clogged, the water pressure at the bottom port of the through hole increases, and the warning column moves away from the bottom of the through hole under the action of the water pressure and protrudes from the outside of the end cover; the bottom port of the through hole and the overflow port are opened, and the water entering the filter portion flows through the overflow port into the accommodating portion outside the filter element to be discharged from the shell through the accommodating portion.

[0010] In another aspect, a laundry processing device is provided, comprising a housing, a barrel, and a filter device. The housing includes a storage space. The barrel is disposed within the storage space and includes a drain outlet and a laundry storage chamber. The drain outlet communicates with the laundry storage chamber. The filter device is connected to the drain outlet and comprises a housing, an end cap, and a filter element. A water inlet is provided on the outer wall of the housing, and the water inlet is configured to communicate with the drain outlet to receive water to be filtered discharged from the drain outlet. The housing also includes a storage portion. The end cap is disposed at an opening of the storage portion and is configured to seal the storage portion. The end cap includes a first water inlet, through which water to be filtered is adapted to enter the end cap. The filter element is disposed within the storage portion and is located at the bottom of the end cap. The filter element includes a filter portion, through which water to be filtered in the end cap enters and passes through the filter portion to be filtered, and the filtered water, after being filtered by the filter portion, is adapted to enter and be discharged from the storage portion. A partition for the filtered water to flow is formed between the filter element and the inner wall of the accommodating portion. The shell further includes a drain portion, and the partition is connected to the outside of the shell through the drain portion. The filtering device further includes a water wheel, which is rotatably disposed in the end cover and fixedly connected to the filter element. The first water inlet is connected to the drain port through the water inlet, and the first water inlet is arranged toward the water wheel. The water to be filtered discharged from the drain port impacts the water wheel through the first water inlet to drive the water wheel to rotate. The water wheel is configured to drive the filter element to rotate so that the water to be filtered is filtered through the filter element into the partition portion.

[0011] In another aspect, a laundry processing device is provided, comprising a housing, a barrel, and a filter device. The housing includes a storage space. The barrel is disposed within the storage space and includes a drain outlet and a laundry storage chamber. The drain outlet communicates with the laundry storage chamber. The filter device is connected to the drain outlet and comprises a housing, an end cap, and a filter element. A water inlet is provided on the outer wall of the housing, and the water inlet is configured to communicate with the drain outlet to receive water to be filtered discharged from the drain outlet. The housing also includes a storage portion. The end cap is disposed at an opening of the storage portion and is configured to seal the storage portion. The end cap includes a first water inlet, through which water to be filtered is adapted to enter the end cap. The filter element is disposed within the storage portion and is located at the bottom of the end cap. The filter element includes a filter portion, through which water to be filtered in the end cap enters and passes through the filter portion to be filtered. The filtered water, after being filtered by the filter portion, is adapted to enter and be discharged from the storage portion. A partition for the filtered water to flow is formed between the filter element and the inner wall of the accommodating portion. The shell further includes a drain portion, and the partition is connected to the outside of the shell through the drain portion. The filtering device further includes a water wheel and an agitator, and the agitator is located in the filter portion. The water wheel is rotatably arranged in the end cover and fixedly connected to the agitator. The first water inlet is connected to the drain port through the water inlet, and the first water inlet is arranged toward the water wheel. The water to be filtered discharged from the drain port impacts the water wheel through the first water inlet to drive the water wheel to rotate. The water wheel is configured to drive the agitator to rotate so that the water to be filtered is filtered into the partition through the filter element. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG1 is an installation diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0013] FIG2 is a structural diagram of a filtering device from another perspective according to some embodiments;

[0014] FIG3A is a structural diagram of a filter device with a rear cover removed according to some embodiments;

[0015] FIG3B is a structural diagram of the rear cover in FIG2 ;

[0016] FIG4 is a structural diagram of the housing in FIG2 ;

[0017] FIG5 is a top view of the housing shown in FIG4 ;

[0018] FIG6 is a cross-sectional view of the housing shown in FIG5 along line AA;

[0019] FIG7 is a structural diagram of an end cap according to some embodiments;

[0020] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the end cap shown in Figure 7 along line BB;

[0021] FIG9 is an exploded view of the end cover, the first sealing member, and the second sealing member;

[0022] FIG10 is a structural diagram of another filtering device according to some embodiments;

[0023] FIG11 is a top view of the structure shown in FIG10;

[0024] FIG12 is a cross-sectional view of the structure shown in FIG11 along line CC;

[0025] FIG13 is an exploded view of the structure shown in FIG10 ;

[0026] FIG14 is a structural diagram of the cleaning brush in FIG13;

[0027] FIG15 is a top view of the cleaning brush in FIG14;

[0028] FIG16 is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning brush along line DD in FIG15;

[0029] FIG17 is a top view of the water diversion member in FIG13;

[0030] FIG18 is a structural diagram of the water distribution member in FIG17 from another perspective;

[0031] 19 is a structural diagram of the water distribution member and the cleaning brush in the combined state;

[0032] FIG20 is a cross-sectional view of the structure shown in FIG19;

[0033] FIG21 is a partial enlarged view of circle A1 in FIG20;

[0034] FIG22 is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning brush in FIG13;

[0035] FIG23 is a partial enlarged view of circle B1 in FIG22;

[0036] FIG24 is a structural diagram of another filtering device according to some embodiments;

[0037] FIG25 is a cross-sectional view of the structure shown in FIG24;

[0038] FIG26 is an exploded view of the structure shown in FIG24;

[0039] FIG27 is a structural diagram of a cleaning element according to some embodiments;

[0040] FIG28 is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning member shown in FIG27 along line EE;

[0041] Figure 29 is a structural diagram of the overflow member and the end cover in the assembled state;

[0042] FIG30 is a cross-sectional view of the structure shown in FIG29 along line FF;

[0043] FIG31 is a partial enlarged view of circle C1 in FIG30;

[0044] FIG32 is a cross-sectional view of the filter device when it is disposed in the housing;

[0045] FIG33 is a partial enlarged view of circle D1 in FIG32;

[0046] FIG34 is a structural diagram of the overflow member in FIG26;

[0047] FIG35 is a top view of the overflow member in FIG34;

[0048] FIG36 is a cross-sectional view of the overflow member along line GG in FIG35;

[0049] Figure 37 is a top view of the warning assembly disposed on the housing;

[0050] FIG38 is a cross-sectional view of the structure shown in FIG37 along line HH;

[0051] FIG39 is a partial enlarged view of circle E1 in FIG38;

[0052] FIG40 is a block diagram of the warning assembly in FIG37;

[0053] FIG41 is a top view of the warning assembly shown in FIG40;

[0054] FIG42 is a cross-sectional view of the structure shown in FIG41 along line II;

[0055] FIG43 is a flowchart of a method of controlling a laundry treating apparatus according to some embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe some embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments provided by the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0057] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the term "comprise" and its other forms, such as the third person singular form "comprises" and the present participle form "comprising", are to be interpreted as open and inclusive, that is, "including, but not limited to". In the description of the specification, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" are intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, material or characteristic associated with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. The gender representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. In addition, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics may be included in any one or more embodiments or examples in any appropriate manner.

[0058] In the following, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0059] When describing some embodiments, the expressions "coupled" and "connected" and their derivatives may be used. The term "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. The term "coupled" indicates that two or more components are in direct physical or electrical contact. The term "coupled" or "communicatively coupled" may also refer to two or more components that are not in direct contact with each other, but still cooperate or interact with each other. The embodiments disclosed herein are not necessarily limited to the contents of this document.

[0060] “At least one of A, B and C” has the same meaning as “at least one of A, B or C” and both include the following combinations of A, B and C: A only, B only, C only, the combination of A and B, the combination of A and C, the combination of B and C, and the combination of A, B and C.

[0061] The use of "adapted to" or "configured to" herein is intended to be open and inclusive language that does not exclude devices adapted or configured to perform additional tasks or steps.

[0062] As used herein, "about," "substantially," or "approximately" includes the stated value and an average value that is within an acceptable range of deviation from the particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurements in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system).

[0063] As used herein, "parallel", "perpendicular", and "equal" include the situations described and situations similar to the situations described, and the range of the similar situations is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is as determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the specific quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate parallelism can be, for example, a deviation within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, a deviation within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate equality can be, for example, that the difference between the two equals is less than or equal to 5% of either one.

[0064] It should be noted that, in order to clearly illustrate the structure of each component, hatching is omitted in some cross-sectional views.

[0065] Wastewater discharged from laundry processing equipment often contains impurities such as microplastics. Microplastics are plastic particles, fibers, or films with a diameter of less than 5mm. These microplastics are generally non-biodegradable and difficult to filter out. Although wastewater is filtered and separated by municipal sewage treatment systems before discharge, more than half of these microplastics still enter rivers and oceans, ultimately entering the human body through the food chain and posing a health risk.

[0066] Currently, related laundry treatment equipment uses a filter at the drain outlet to filter impurities from the wastewater discharged from the laundry treatment equipment, thereby protecting the blades of the drainage pump. However, the filtration accuracy of existing filters is between 5mm and 10mm, and the filtering effect on microplastics is not significant. In addition, existing filters also have the following problems.

[0067] On the one hand, existing filter devices have complex structures, making installation and removal of the filter element cumbersome during maintenance. On the other hand, existing filter devices are prone to clogging, and when clogged, they fail to promptly notify the user to replace or clean the filter device, resulting in reduced drainage efficiency and impacting the reliability of the laundry processing equipment.

[0068] To solve the above problems, with reference to Figure 1, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a clothing processing device 1000, which includes a housing 100, a cylinder and a filter device 10. The filter device 10 is connected to the drain outlet of the cylinder and is configured to filter microplastics in the sewage discharged from the housing 100. In order to avoid clogging of the filter device 10, a cleaning brush is also provided inside the filter device 10. In the process of the water to be filtered flowing into the filter element, the cleaning brush will rotate driven by the water flow and brush the inner wall of the filter element. In this way, the occurrence of clogging is reduced, the filtering effect of the filter device 10 is improved, and the reliability of the filter device 10 and the clothing processing device 1000 is ensured.

[0069] It should be noted that the clothing processing device 1000 can be a clothing processing device, a drying machine, or a washer-dryer.

[0070] In some embodiments, the housing 100 is configured as the outer shell of the laundry processing apparatus 1000. The housing 100 is a hollow structure having an interior space. Other components of the laundry processing apparatus 1000, such as circuit structures, air duct structures, drive mechanisms, and drainage structures, may be located in the interior space.

[0071] In some embodiments, the drum is disposed in the interior space of the housing 100 and is configured to wash or dry clothes. The drum has a clothes receiving cavity with an opening on one side, and clothes are put into the clothes receiving cavity through the drum opening for washing or drying.

[0072] The drum is also provided with a drain outlet configured to drain wastewater generated by washing or drying clothes within the drum. If the axis of the drum is arranged along the front-to-back direction of the housing 100, the laundry processing apparatus 1000 may be a drum-type laundry processing apparatus 1000. If the axis of the drum is arranged along the top-to-bottom direction of the housing 100, the laundry processing apparatus 1000 may be a pulsator-type laundry processing apparatus. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are described using a drum-type laundry processing apparatus as an example.

[0073] In some embodiments, the laundry processing device 1000 further includes a door. The door is configured to seal the opening of the drum during laundry washing, thereby maintaining a sealed chamber during laundry washing. The door is connected to the housing 100 and is positioned corresponding to the opening of the drum. A glass door may also be provided on the door to facilitate observation of the laundry process.

[0074] In some embodiments, the drum body includes an outer drum and an inner drum. The inner drum is hollow to form the clothing receiving chamber and is provided with a clothing loading port. The inner drum is disposed within the inner cavity of the outer drum, which is disposed within the housing 100. A door covers the clothing loading port of the inner drum, thereby forming a sealed space in the clothing receiving chamber. The inner drum has an opening disposed in the peripheral wall of the inner drum. The inner drum communicates with the inner cavity of the outer drum via the opening, so that waste washing water can be discharged into the outer drum through the opening. A drain outlet may be provided at the bottom of the outer drum.

[0075] In some embodiments, the laundry processing apparatus 1000 further includes a first drain pipe 200, which is disposed outside the tub. One end of the first drain pipe 200 is connected to the interior of the tub, that is, one end of the first drain pipe 200 is connected to the laundry receiving chamber, and the other end of the first drain pipe 200 extends outside the housing 100, thereby draining the sewage in the laundry receiving chamber out of the housing 100.

[0076] In some embodiments, the filter device 10 is connected to the first drain pipe 200 and is configured to filter microplastics in the wastewater discharged from the clothing treatment device 1000. The filter device 10 is configured to filter the wastewater in the clothing receiving chamber. After the wastewater is discharged from the housing 100 through the first drain pipe 200, it can enter the filter device 10 for filtration and be discharged after filtration. This allows the filtration of impurities such as microplastics in the wastewater, reducing the content of microplastics in the wastewater discharged into the environment and minimizing the damage to the ecological environment caused by microplastics.

[0077] 2 to 6 , the filter device 10 includes a housing 11. The housing 11 serves as the outer shell of the filter device 10. A receiving portion 111 is formed within the housing 11. The receiving portion 111 is configured to house the main components of the filter device 10. For example, the receiving portion 111 is a receiving tank. The receiving portion 111 opens toward the top of the housing 11 to receive and filter water introduced from the outside.

[0078] It should be noted that the water to be filtered may be sewage discharged from the first drain pipe 200 of the laundry processing apparatus 1000. In this case, the filter device 10 is a part of the laundry processing apparatus 1000, but can be provided independently of the main body of the laundry processing apparatus 1000, for example, hung outside the housing 100 of the laundry processing apparatus 1000.

[0079] 5 and 6 , the housing 11 includes a housing body 110, a water inlet 121, and a water outlet 122. The accommodating portion 111 is formed inside the housing body 110. The water inlet 121 and the water outlet 122 are disposed on the outer wall of the housing body 110 and are both connected to the accommodating portion 111.

[0080] The water inlet 121 is configured to connect to an external structure to introduce external filtered water into the accommodating portion 111 for filtration. For example, the water inlet 121 is a water inlet pipe. The water inlet 121 can be connected to the first drain pipe 200 of the laundry treatment device 1000. After being filtered in the accommodating portion 111, the filtered water becomes filtered water.

[0081] The water outlet 122 is configured to discharge the filtered water out of the accommodating portion 111. For example, the water outlet 122 is a water outlet pipe. The filtration device 10 also includes a second drain pipe 102 (see FIG. 1 ), which is configured to discharge the filtered water discharged from the water outlet 122 into a municipal sewage treatment system. The water outlet 122 can be in communication with the second drain pipe 102 of the filtration device 10.

[0082] In some embodiments, the water inlet 121 is spaced apart and positioned above the water outlet 122. For example, the water inlet 121 can be positioned at the top of the housing body 110 and communicate with the top space of the accommodating portion 111, thereby allowing filtered water to be introduced into the accommodating portion 111 for filtration. The water outlet 122 can be positioned at the bottom of the housing body 110 and communicate with the bottom space of the accommodating portion 111, thereby allowing filtered water to be fully discharged to the exterior of the housing 11.

[0083] In some embodiments, a receiving portion 112 is formed at the rear of the housing body 110. The receiving portion 112 is configured to accommodate the water inlet 121 and an external pipe (e.g., the first drain pipe 200) configured to communicate with the water inlet 121. For example, the receiving portion 112 is a receiving groove. The rear portion and bottom of the receiving portion 112 are both opened.

[0084] 3A and 3B , the housing 11 further includes a rear cover 13, which can be disposed over the rear opening of the receiving portion 112. A pipe from the outside, configured to communicate with the water inlet 121, extends from the bottom opening of the receiving portion 112 into the receiving portion 112.

[0085] It should be noted that, when the filter device 10 is disposed outside the housing 100, the filter device 10 can be fixed to a wall via the rear cover 13 to facilitate connecting the water outlet 122 to the second drain pipe 102. For example, a fastener can be provided on the rear cover 13 to securely connect to the wall.

[0086] 2 and 3A , the housing body 110 further includes a mating portion 113, which can be disposed on the inner wall of the receiving portion 112. Two mating portions 113 can be provided, and the two mating portions 113 can be disposed opposite each other on two side walls of the receiving portion 112. For example, the mating portion 113 is a protrusion.

[0087] 3B , the back cover 13 includes a back cover body 130 and a fourth engaging portion 131. The fourth engaging portion 131 is disposed on the back cover body 130 and is configured to engage with the mating portion 113, thereby securing the back cover 13 to the housing 11. Two fourth engaging portions 131 can be arranged opposite each other, with each engaging with a corresponding mating portion 113. For example, the fourth engaging portion 131 can be a hook.

[0088] 7 and 32 , the filter device 10 further includes an end cap 14 disposed at the top opening of the accommodating portion 111 and configured to seal the top opening of the accommodating portion 111 to prevent leakage of unfiltered sewage.

[0089] The end cap 14 can be detachably fixed to the opening of the accommodating portion 111, with a portion of the end cap 14 located inside the accommodating portion 111 and another portion of the end cap 14 exposed outside the accommodating portion 111. In this way, the user can remove the end cap 14 through the portion exposed outside the accommodating portion 111 to clean microplastics such as lint in the accommodating portion 111.

[0090] In some embodiments, the end cap 14 includes an end cap body 140 and a first lifting portion 141 . The first lifting portion 141 is disposed on the top of the end cap body 140 . The user can remove the end cap 14 from the accommodating portion 111 through the first lifting portion 141 .

[0091] It is understood that the shape of the end cap 14 can match the shape of the opening of the accommodating portion 111. Thus, when the end cap 14 is positioned at the opening of the accommodating portion 111, the end cap 14 will seal the top opening of the accommodating portion 111, thereby achieving a seal on the accommodating portion 111. Referring to Figures 2 and 4, when the opening of the accommodating portion 111 is circular, the end cap 14 can be a circular end cap 14.

[0092] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 7 and 8, the end cap body 140 further includes a water guide 143 and at least one first water inlet 142. The first water inlet 142 is disposed on one side of the end cap body 140, and the water to be filtered is adapted to enter the end cap 14 through the first water inlet 142. For example, the water guide 143 is a water guide groove. The opening of the water guide 143 is downward, that is, the opening of the water guide 143 is disposed toward the interior of the accommodating portion 111. The water to be filtered is adapted to enter the interior of the accommodating portion 111 through the opening of the water guide 143 for filtration.

[0093] For example, the end cover body 140 includes a second top wall 1401 and a second side wall 1402 . The second side wall 1402 is disposed around the second top wall 1401 , so that the second top wall 1401 and the second side wall 1402 together form a water guide portion 143 opening downward.

[0094] It is understood that the first lifting portion 141 can be disposed on a side of the second top wall 1401 away from the interior of the accommodating portion 111. The first water inlet 142 can be disposed on the second top wall 1401, the second side wall 1402, or both the top and side walls of the end cover 14. In this case, the filtered water enters the end cover 14 through the first water inlet 142, and can also enter the water guide portion 143 through the first water inlet 142.

[0095] In some embodiments, the at least one first water inlet 142 includes a plurality of first water inlets 142 , and the plurality of first water inlets 142 may be spaced apart along the circumference of the end cover 14 , that is, spaced apart along the circumference of the second sidewall 1402 .

[0096] Referring to Figures 10 and 32 , the filter device 10 further includes a filter element 15. The filter element 15 is disposed within the accommodating portion 111 and is located on a side of the end cap 14 that is adjacent to (i.e., below) the interior of the accommodating portion 111. For example, the filter element 15 is entirely located within the accommodating portion 111. The filter element 15 is configured to filter wastewater introduced into the accommodating portion 111, so that microplastics such as lint are retained in the filter element 15 after filtration.

[0097] In some embodiments, a filter portion 151 is formed within the filter element 15. For example, the filter portion 151 is a filter tank. The top of the filter portion 151 is open. Sewage introduced into the accommodating portion 111 through the water inlet portion 121 can enter the filter portion 151 from the top, and then be filtered through the surrounding side walls and bottom wall of the filter portion 151. The filtered water can then pass through the surrounding side walls and bottom wall of the filter portion 151, enter the accommodating portion 111 area outside the filter portion 151, and then be discharged to the outside of the housing 11 through the water outlet portion 122.

[0098] In some embodiments, the bottom of the filter element 15 is spaced apart from the bottom sidewall of the accommodating portion 111. Therefore, the water filtered and filtered through the bottom wall of the filter portion 151 can flow to the bottom area of ​​the accommodating portion 111 and then discharged to the outside of the housing 11 through the water outlet 122.

[0099] In some embodiments, the periphery of the filter element 15 is spaced apart from the peripheral sidewalls of the accommodating portion 111. Therefore, water filtered and passed through the peripheral sidewalls of the filter portion 151 can flow through the gap between the periphery of the filter element 15 and the peripheral sidewalls of the accommodating portion 111 to the bottom area of ​​the accommodating portion 111, and then be discharged to the outside of the housing 11 through the water outlet 122.

[0100] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the water to be filtered may be filtered only through the peripheral side wall of the filter portion 151 , or may be filtered only through the bottom wall of the filter portion 151 .

[0101] 8 and 9 , in some embodiments, the filter element 15 can be arranged in contact with or spaced from the end cap 14. The opening of the filter portion 151 can be arranged toward the opening at the bottom of the water guide portion 143, so that water in the water guide portion 143 can enter the filter portion 151 through the opening at the bottom of the water guide portion 143 under the action of gravity to be filtered.

[0102] It should be noted that the filter element 15 can be cylindrical, and in this case, the accommodating portion 111 can also be cylindrical. A gap is formed between the outer wall of the filter element 15 and the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111 to ensure that water discharged from the filter portion 151 can flow down through the gap, and to prevent the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111 from obstructing the flow of water discharged from the filter portion 151.

[0103] Referring to Figure 10 , in some embodiments, the filter element 15 includes a filter frame 152 and a first filter screen 153. The filter frame 152 forms the skeleton of the filter element 15, and multiple hollow areas are formed on the sidewalls and bottom wall of the filter frame 152. The first filter screen 153 is disposed in the hollow areas and can be configured to filter wastewater discharged from the laundry treatment device 1000 to remove microplastics in the wastewater.

[0104] The filter frame 152 and the first filter screen 153 constitute the filter section 151. The water in the filter section 151 can be filtered through the first filter screen 153 at each hollow area, pass through the filter holes on the first filter screen 153 and enter the accommodating portion 111, thereby filtering the microparticles in the sewage, reducing the discharge of microparticles into the environment, and further reducing the damage of microparticles to the ecological environment.

[0105] It is understandable that because synthetic clothing contains microplastics such as polyester and acrylic fibers, and most microplastics are non-biodegradable, the wastewater discharged from clothing processing equipment 1000 contains a high level of microplastics. Microplastics refer to plastic fragments or particles with a diameter of less than 5 mm.

[0106] In some embodiments, the aperture size of the first filter 153 is smaller than a preset aperture size, thereby enabling the first filter 153 to fully filter the "microplastics".

[0107] 8 and 9 , in some embodiments, the end cap 14 further includes a first water diversion portion 21 formed on a sidewall of the end cap 14. A first water inlet 142 is at least partially disposed in the first water diversion portion 21. The first water diversion portion 21 is in communication with the water guide portion 143 via the first water inlet 142. For example, the first water diversion portion 21 is a water diversion trough.

[0108] The first water guide portion 21 may be disposed along the circumference of the end cover body 140 . In the case where the end cover body 140 includes a plurality of first water inlets 142 , the plurality of first water inlets 142 are all in communication with the first water guide portion 21 .

[0109] 32 , when the end cover 14 is disposed in the accommodating portion 111 , the opening of the first water diversion portion 21 is in contact with the side wall of the accommodating portion 111 to seal the first water diversion portion 21 .

[0110] In some embodiments, the housing 11 further includes a second water inlet 1211 disposed on a sidewall of the housing 11. The second water inlet 1211 connects the water inlet portion 121 and the first water diversion portion 21. The second water inlet 1211 is configured to direct external water into the first water diversion portion 21, and then into the water diversion portion 143 through the first water inlet 142.

[0111] It is understood that in an embodiment without the first water diversion portion 21, water from the outside is suitable for entering the water guide portion 143 through the water inlet portion 121, the second water inlet 1211, and the first water inlet 142. In an embodiment with the first water diversion portion 21, the first water diversion portion 21 and the water guide portion 143 are both part of the internal space of the end cover 14. In this case, water from the outside is introduced into the end cover 14 through the water inlet portion 121, the second water inlet 1211, the first water diversion portion 21, and the first water inlet 142.

[0112] The provision of the first water diversion portion 21 enables external water to enter the end cover through the plurality of first water inlets 142 circumferentially of the end cover body 140 , thereby increasing the rate at which external water enters the end cover 14 .

[0113] 9 , in some embodiments, the end cap 14 further includes a first sealing portion 144 and a second sealing portion 145. For example, the outer wall of the end cap body 140 is raised to form the first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145. The first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145 extend along the circumference of the end cap body 140, and the first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145 are spaced apart in the height direction of the end cap body 140 to form the first water diversion portion 21. The first water inlet 142 is located between the first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145.

[0114] The first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145 may have the same protrusion height relative to the outer wall of the end cover body 140. When the end cover 14 is disposed within the accommodating portion 111, the outer sides of the first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145 are configured to abut against the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111, thereby sealing the opening at the end of the first water diversion portion 21.

[0115] Furthermore, end cap 14 further includes a first seal 1461 and a second seal 1471. First seal 1461 is disposed between the inner wall of filter portion 151 and first seal portion 144, and second seal 1471 is disposed between the inner wall of filter portion 151 and second seal portion 145. First seal 1461 and second seal 1471 are flexibly disposed. First seal 1461 is configured to seal the gap between filter portion 151 and first seal portion 144, and second seal 1471 is configured to seal the gap between filter portion 151 and second seal portion 145.

[0116] It is understood that when the first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145 contact the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111, a certain gap will exist between the first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145 and the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111 due to the relatively hard material. The first sealing member 1461 and the second sealing member 1471 are configured to be flexible. When the first sealing member 1461 and the second sealing member 1471 contact the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111, they can seal the gap between the first sealing portion 144 and the second sealing portion 145 and the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111.

[0117] In some embodiments, the first sealing portion 144 has a first engaging portion 146 disposed on the outer side of the first sealing portion 144. The second sealing portion 145 has a second engaging portion 147 disposed on the outer side of the second sealing portion 145. A first sealing member 1461 may be disposed within the first engaging portion 146, and the second sealing portion 145 may be disposed within the second engaging portion 147. The first sealing member 1461 protrudes relative to the opening of the first engaging portion 146, and the second sealing member 1471 protrudes relative to the opening of the second engaging portion 147, so that the first sealing member 1461 contacts the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111, and the second sealing member 1471 contacts the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111.

[0118] In some embodiments, the filter device 10 further includes a cleaning brush 24 configured to clean the inner wall of the filter portion 151. The cleaning brush 24 is at least partially disposed within the filter portion 151. Referring to Figures 11 to 13, the cleaning brush 24 may also be entirely disposed within the filter portion 151.

[0119] The cleaning brush 24 contacts the inner wall of the filter 151. The portion of the cleaning brush 24 that contacts the inner wall of the filter 151 is flexible, allowing it to abut against the inner wall of the filter 151. The cleaning brush 24 is capable of rotating about its own axis. The axis of the filter 151 can be the central axis of the filter 151. By rotating, the cleaning brush 24 scrubs the inner wall of the filter 151, preventing clogging of the filter element 15.

[0120] 14 to 16 , the cleaning brush 24 includes a rotating shaft 243 and at least one propulsion portion 241. The propulsion portion 241 is disposed at the top of the rotating shaft 243. The water in the end cap 14 impacts the propulsion portion 241 in the process of entering the filter portion 151, thereby driving the cleaning brush 24 to rotate, so that the cleaning brush 24 scrubs the inner wall of the filter portion 151 by rotating. For example, the propulsion portion 241 is provided in a plate shape. In this way, the water in the end cap 14 can impact one side of the propulsion portion 241 in the process of being introduced into the filter portion 151, so that the propulsion portion 241 generates a force in the circumferential direction of the cleaning brush 24, thereby causing the cleaning brush 24 to rotate.

[0121] In order to enable the impact of the water flow to cause the cleaning brush 24 to rotate, the direction of the water flow can have a certain angle with the vertical direction, so that under the impact of the water flow, a certain force is generated on the propulsion part 241 in the horizontal direction, so that the propulsion part 241 drives the cleaning brush 24 to rotate.

[0122] In summary, by providing a propulsion portion 241 at the top of the cleaning brush 24 and allowing the water flow from the end cap 14 to impact the propulsion portion 241, the cleaning brush 24 is driven to rotate to clean the inner wall of the filter portion 151. This prevents debris from clogging the filter portion 151, thereby ensuring the filtration efficiency of the filter element 15. Compared to the filter device 10 that includes a drive device, some embodiments of the present disclosure drive the cleaning brush 24 by directing water to the filter portion 151, thereby enabling the cleaning brush 24 to automatically clean the filter portion 151 and reducing the energy consumption of the filter device 10.

[0123] 12, 13, 17, and 18, in some embodiments, the filter device 10 further includes a water diverter 25. The water diverter 25 is disposed at the bottom of the end cap 14. The water diverter 25 is configured to direct water within the water guide 143 into the propulsion portion 241 of the cleaning brush 24 to drive the cleaning brush 24 to rotate.

[0124] In some embodiments, the shape of the water diverter 25 matches the shape of the bottom of the end cap 14. For example, the water diverter 25 is generally annular. The outer wall of the top of the water diverter 25 abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111, thereby allowing the water diverter 25 to seal the opening at the lower end of the water guide 143 of the end cap 14 and allowing water that enters the water guide 143 to be discharged through the water diverter 25.

[0125] Referring to Figure 18 , the water distribution member 25 includes a third side wall 258 and a third bottom wall 253. The outer wall of the third side wall 258 may be provided with external threads. In this case, the inner wall of the bottom of the end cap 14 may be provided with corresponding internal threads. This allows the water distribution member 25 to be screwed onto the inner wall of the end cap 14, securing the end cap 14 relative to the water distribution member 25.

[0126] Referring to Figures 12 and 17 , the water diversion member 25 further includes a water diversion portion 251. For example, the water diversion portion 251 is a water diversion trough. The third sidewall 258 surrounds the third bottom wall 253 to form the water diversion portion 251. When the water diversion member 25 is disposed on the bottom of the end cap 14, the water guide portion 143 communicates with the water diversion portion 251, allowing water in the water diversion portion 143 to be directed into the water diversion portion 251.

[0127] In some embodiments, the water diversion member 25 further includes at least one water diversion port 252 disposed on the bottom wall of the water diversion portion 251. Water in the water diversion portion 143 can enter the water diversion portion 251 and be discharged through the water diversion port 252. The water discharged from the water diversion port 252 is configured to impact the propulsion portion 241, thereby causing the cleaning brush 24 to rotate.

[0128] In some embodiments, the at least one water diversion port 252 includes multiple water diversion ports 252. Providing multiple water diversion ports 252 allows for rapid drainage of water from the water diversion portion 251. Water diverted from the water diversion ports 252 can be directed at a specific angle to the vertical direction before flowing toward the propulsion portion 241. This can be achieved by configuring the shape of the water diversion ports 252.

[0129] For example, the depth direction of the water diversion port 252 is set to form a certain angle with the vertical direction, so that the water flowing out of the water diversion port 252 forms a certain angle with the vertical direction.

[0130] Of course, the water flow can also be guided by providing a water guide structure (e.g., a water guide portion) below the water diversion port 252. In this way, even if the water flow directed from the water diversion port 252 is directed vertically downward, the water guide structure can make the water flow form a certain angle with the vertical direction before flowing to the propulsion portion 241.

[0131] 16 to 18 , in some embodiments, the water diversion member 25 further includes at least one water guide 256. The water guide 256 is configured to direct water from the water diversion port 252 toward the propulsion unit 241, so that the propulsion unit 241 propels the cleaning brush 24 to rotate. The water guide 256 is located below the water diversion port 252.

[0132] For example, the water guide 256 can be arranged in a strip shape and corresponding to the water diversion ports 252, so that the water flow from each water diversion port 252 can be directed through the water guide 256. It can be understood that the water guide 256 is the water guide structure. When the water guide 256 guides the water from the water diversion ports 252, the water flow will form a certain angle with the vertical direction, thereby facilitating the water flow to push the propulsion portion 241 in the horizontal direction, thereby causing the cleaning brush 24 to rotate.

[0133] Referring to Figure 18 , in some embodiments, the water diversion member 25 further includes a first extension 254. For example, the third bottom wall 253 may be convex downward to form the first extension 254. The water diversion port 252 is disposed on the third bottom wall 253 and is located outside the first extension 254. In this case, the third bottom wall 253 may be annular, such that the center of the third bottom wall 253 coincides with the center of the first extension 254. The water guide 256 is disposed on the outer sidewall of the first extension 254 and is located directly below the water diversion port 252.

[0134] It should be noted that the outer side wall of the first extension portion 254 is the side wall of the first extension portion 254 away from the center position of the third bottom wall 253 .

[0135] In some embodiments, the water guide 256 extends simultaneously along the axial direction and the circumferential direction of the first extension portion 254 to be arranged in an arc shape. The water guide 256 is configured to guide the water discharged from the water diversion port 252 downward along the circumference of the first extension portion 254. For example, the water guide 256 is arranged in a strip shape. A side wall of the water guide 256 faces the water diversion port 252, and the water discharged from the water diversion port 252 is then diverted through the side wall. It is understandable that when the water discharged from the water diversion port 252 flows downward along the circumference of the first extension portion 254, the water guided to the propulsion portion 241 will form a certain angle with the vertical direction, thereby facilitating the propulsion portion 241 to be pushed.

[0136] 12, 14, and 16, in some embodiments, the cleaning brush 24 further includes a second extension 254. The second extension 254 is disposed around the rotating shaft 243 and is located on a side of the rotating shaft 243 proximal to the water diversion member 25. The second extension 254 is disposed around the first extension 254 at intervals. The inner radius of the second extension 254 is greater than the outer radius of the first extension 254, and the center of the second extension 254 may coincide with the center of the first extension 254.

[0137] In some embodiments, the propulsion portion 241 can be disposed on the inner sidewall of the second extension portion 254. For example, the two horizontal ends of the propulsion portion 241 can respectively connect the second extension portion 254 and the rotation shaft 243. If multiple propulsion portions 241 are provided, the plurality of propulsion portions 241 can be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the second extension portion 254.

[0138] Referring to Figures 19, 20, and 21, after the end cap 14 is engaged with the housing 11, the first extension 254 of the water diversion member 25 is located within the second extension 254 of the cleaning brush 24. At this point, the water guide 256 is in contact with the inner sidewall of the second extension 254, and the first extension 254, the second extension 254, and the water guide 256 form a guide portion 255. For example, the guide portion 255 is a guide groove. The propulsion portion 241 is located below the guide portion 255. The guide portion 255 receives water directed from the water diversion port 252 to impact one side of the propulsion portion 241 in the first direction (e.g., clockwise) or the second direction (e.g., counterclockwise).

[0139] In some embodiments, the guide portion 255 has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of the guide portion 255 faces the water diversion port 252, and the outlet of the guide portion 255 faces the propulsion portion 241. In this way, the guide portion 255 receives the water flow from the water diversion port 252 and guides the water flow to the propulsion portion 241.

[0140] In some embodiments, the side wall of the propulsion portion 241 that receives the water flow can be bent, for example, bent clockwise or counterclockwise on the second extension portion 254. In this case, the water discharged from the guide portion 255 will impact the side of the propulsion portion 241 that is bent clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0141] 22 and 23 , in some embodiments, the propulsion portion 241 includes a first section 2411 and a second section 2412. The second section 2412 extends vertically, while the first section 2411 is curved, such as in an arc shape. The lower portion of the second section 2412 is connected to the upper end of the first section 2411.

[0142] Referring to Figures 21 to 23 , the curved inner portion of the first section 2411 faces the outlet of the guide portion 255 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. For example, the curved inner portion of the first section 2411 faces the outlet of the guide portion 255 in a counterclockwise direction. The outlet of the guide portion 255 directs water toward the curved inner portion of the first section 2411, allowing the propulsion portion 241 to drive the cleaning brush 24 to rotate. It will be appreciated that when the guide portion 255 directs water toward the curved inner portion, the water exerts a greater impact force on the curved inner portion, thereby facilitating the rotation of the cleaning brush 24.

[0143] Referring to Figures 24 and 25 , the at least one propulsion portion 241 includes multiple propulsion portions 241, which are spaced apart and arranged circumferentially around the second extension portion 254. Referring to Figure 18 , multiple water guides 256 are spaced apart and arranged circumferentially around the first extension portion 254. Referring to Figures 20 and 21 , the water diverter 25 is fixed to the end cap 14, while the cleaning brush 24 is rotatable, causing the propulsion portions 241 to move relative to the water guides 256.

[0144] As the water guides 256 direct water toward the propulsion units 241, causing the cleaning brush 24 to rotate, the water directed by the multiple water guides 256 impacts different propulsion units 241. Furthermore, the water directed by the multiple water guides 256 impacts the same clockwise or counterclockwise side of the multiple propulsion units 241. Referring to Figures 21 to 23 , the water directed by the multiple water guides 256 impacts the counterclockwise side of the multiple propulsion units 241, namely, the arcuate inner portion of the first segment 2411.

[0145] In some embodiments, the cleaning brush 24 may further include a spiral skeleton disposed on the rotating shaft 243 and bristles disposed on the spiral skeleton, wherein the bristles contact the inner wall of the filter portion 151 and thus brush the inner wall of the filter portion 151 through the bristles.

[0146] Referring to Figure 18 , the first extension 254 encloses a first rotating portion 257. For example, the first rotating portion 257 is a sealing groove. The diameter of the first rotating portion 257 is larger than the diameter of the rotating shaft 243, allowing the top end of the rotating shaft 243 to be rotatably disposed within the first rotating portion 257. Referring to Figure 12 , the outer wall of the top end of the rotating shaft 243 can abut against the inner wall of the first extension 254, and the top wall of the top end of the rotating shaft 243 can abut against the third bottom wall 253.

[0147] 12 , in some embodiments, the filter element 15 further includes a first limiting portion 155 . The first limiting portion 155 is disposed at the bottom of the filter portion 151 and protrudes relative to the bottom wall of the filter portion 151 .

[0148] Referring to Figure 16 , a second rotating portion 2431 is provided at the bottom of the rotating shaft 243, with the opening of the second rotating portion 2431 facing downward. Referring to Figure 12 , when the cleaning brush 24 is disposed within the filter 151, the first stopper 155 is disposed within the second rotating portion 2431, and the top of the cleaning brush 24 is disposed within the first rotating portion 257, thereby achieving relative fixation of the cleaning brush 24. In this case, when the cleaning brush 24 rotates, the top of the rotating shaft 243 rotates within the first rotating portion 257, allowing the bottom of the rotating shaft 243 to rotate relative to the first stopper 155.

[0149] Referring to Figures 24 to 31 , in some embodiments, the filter device 10 includes not only the housing 11, end cap 14, and filter element 15 described above, but also an overflow member 26. The overflow member 26 is configured to filter the water to be filtered in the event that the filter element 15 becomes clogged. The overflow member 26 is sleeved on the end cap 14 and disposed around the outer periphery of the filter element 15. The overflow member 26 can be disposed at the bottom of the end cap 14. Referring to Figure 29 , the overflow member 26 can be disposed below the second sealing portion 145. For example, the overflow member 26 is an overflow ring.

[0150] 31 , the inner wall of the overflow member 26 can be provided with internal threads, and the outer wall of the bottom of the end cap 14 can be provided with external threads. In this way, the overflow member 26 can be screwed onto the bottom of the end cap 14. At this point, the top of the overflow member 26 can abut against the bottom wall of the second sealing portion 145.

[0151] 32 and 33 , the outer periphery of the overflow member 26 abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111 , and the overflow member 26 , the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111 , and the end cover 14 (eg, the second sealing portion 145 ) together form an overflow chamber 27 .

[0152] 30 and 31 , the end cap 14 further includes a first water outlet 148 and at least one second water outlet 149. The first water outlet 148 may be an opening of the water guide portion 143, i.e., an opening of the bottom wall of the end cap 14. The second water outlet 149 is disposed on the bottom wall of the first water guide portion 21. That is, the second water outlet 149 is disposed on the second sealing portion 145. The first water outlet 148 is configured to direct water in the water guide portion 143 into the filter portion 151. The second water outlet 149 is configured to direct water in the end cap 14 into the overflow chamber 27.

[0153] It can be understood that the first water diversion portion 21 and the water guiding portion 143 are both internal spaces of the end cover 14 .

[0154] 32 and 33 , the second water outlet 149 is in communication with the overflow chamber 27. Thus, even if the filter element 15 becomes clogged, water within the end cap 14 can flow into the overflow chamber 27 through the second water outlet 149. The overflow element 26 also has a water-permeable filtering function. Water within the overflow chamber 27 can pass through the overflow element 26 for filtration, and the filtered water can then flow into the accommodating portion 111 and be discharged from the accommodating portion 111.

[0155] It is understood that if the filter element 15 becomes clogged (i.e., the filter portion 151 is blocked), the external water flow will continue to guide water into the filter portion 151, causing the filter portion 151 to be filled with water and thus fill the end cap 14. At this time, the water pressure in the end cap 14 will be greater than the preset water pressure, and the water will enter the overflow chamber 27. After being filtered by the overflow member 26, the water in the overflow chamber 27 enters the accommodating portion 111 and is discharged from the accommodating portion 111.

[0156] It should be noted that when the water pressure in the end cover 14 is lower than the preset water pressure, the water in the end cover 14 will only be introduced into the filter portion 151 from the first water outlet 148 , and will not be introduced into the overflow chamber 27 from the second water outlet 149 .

[0157] In some embodiments, the filter device 10 further includes a control valve disposed at the second water outlet 149 and configured to open or close the second water outlet 149. When the filter portion 151 is blocked and the water pressure at the control valve is greater than a preset water pressure, the control valve opens the second water outlet 149 to direct the water in the end cap 14 into the overflow chamber 27. When the water pressure at the control valve is less than the preset water pressure, the control valve closes the second water outlet 149 to allow all water in the end cap 14 to enter the filter portion 151 from the first water outlet 148.

[0158] Of course, in other embodiments, in order to allow the water in the end cap 14 to be discharged from the second water outlet 149 only when the water pressure in the end cap 14 is greater than a preset water pressure, the peripheral wall of the second water outlet 149 can be configured to be flexible and initially closed. In this way, when the water pressure in the end cap 14 is greater than the preset water pressure, the water in the end cap 14 is squeezed through the second water outlet 149 and thus discharged from the second water outlet 149.

[0159] In summary, the overflow member 26 allows the water in the end cap 14 to flow into the accommodating portion 111 through the overflow member 26 when the filter element 15 is blocked. This prevents the problem of sewage not being filtered and drainage being poor due to a blockage in the filter portion 151. Furthermore, while maintaining the filtering effect of the filter device 10, the drainage effect of the laundry processing apparatus 1000 is also guaranteed.

[0160] In order to ensure that the filter device 10 can still filter and drain sewage when the filter element 15 is clogged, the at least one second water outlet 149 includes a plurality of second water outlets 149. The plurality of second water outlets 149 can be spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the second sealing portion 145, so that when the water pressure in the end cover 14 is greater than the preset water pressure, the water in the end cover 14 can be fully discharged through the second water outlets 149.

[0161] In some embodiments, the filter device 10 further includes a third seal 265 , which is disposed between the accommodating portion 111 and the overflow member 26 . The third seal 265 is configured to seal the gap between the filter portion 151 and the overflow member 26 .

[0162] 33 to 36 , a third engaging portion 261 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the overflow member 26. The opening of the third engaging portion 261 faces away from the center of the overflow member 26. A third sealing member 265 is flexible and partially located within the third engaging portion 261. The top of the third sealing member 265 is raised relative to the opening of the third engaging portion 261, allowing the third sealing member 265 to abut against the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111, thereby sealing the gap between the overflow member 26 and the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111.

[0163] 34 to 36 , in some embodiments, the overflow member 26 includes a connecting portion 262 and a third sealing portion 263. The third sealing portion 263 is provided to protrude relative to the connecting portion 262 and extends along the circumference of the connecting portion 262. The connecting portion 262 is sleeved on the end cover 14, and the third sealing portion 263 abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111.

[0164] It is understood that the inner wall of the connecting portion 262 is provided with an internal thread, and the outer wall of the bottom of the end cap 14 is provided with an external thread, so that the connecting portion 262 is screwed onto the external thread on the outer wall of the end cap 14 via the internal thread to achieve relative fixation. The third engaging portion 261 is provided on a side of the third sealing portion 263 away from the connecting portion 262, and the third sealing member 265 is provided between the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111 and the third sealing portion 263.

[0165] In some embodiments, the third sealing portion 263 is provided with at least one second filter portion 264, with the opening of the second filter portion 264 facing the overflow chamber 27 (i.e., facing upward). For example, the at least one second filter portion 264 includes a plurality of second filter portions 264, which are spaced apart circumferentially around the third sealing portion 263. In this case, the second filter portion 264 constitutes a portion of the overflow chamber 27.

[0166] Referring to Figures 33, 35, and 36, the third sealing portion 263 further includes a second filter 2631, which is configured to filter water within the overflow chamber 27. The second filter 2631 is disposed at the bottom of the second filter portion 264 and forms the bottom wall of the second filter portion 264. Water within the overflow chamber 27 is filtered through the first filter 153 and flows into the accommodating portion 111. At this point, since the overflow member 26 also has a filtering function, the overflow chamber 27, where the overflow member 26 is located, and the filter portion 151 jointly function as a filtering chamber.

[0167] 25 and 26 , the filter device 10 further includes a cleaning member 16, which is disposed at the bottom of the end cap body 140. The top of the cleaning member 16 can be disposed within the end cap body 140, that is, the top of the cleaning member 16 is disposed within the water guide portion 143. At this time, the outer peripheral wall of the top of the cleaning member 16 can be in contact with the inner peripheral wall of the water guide portion 143, thereby allowing water in the water guide portion 143 to fully enter the cleaning member 16.

[0168] For example, the outer peripheral wall of the top of the cleaning member 16 is provided with an external thread, and the inner peripheral wall of the water guide portion 143 is provided with an internal thread, and the cleaning member 16 and the water guide portion 143 are connected through threads.

[0169] 27 and 28 , the cleaning member 16 is provided with at least one water guide hole 161. The water guide hole 161 is configured to guide water in the cleaning member 16 toward the inner wall of the filter portion 151, thereby flushing the inner wall of the filter portion 151 through the impact of the water flow. The water guide hole 161 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning member 16.

[0170] The depth direction of the water guide hole 161 is inclined relative to the vertical direction toward the inner wall of the filter portion 151 , that is, the depth direction of the water guide hole 161 is inclined toward a direction away from the center of the cleaning component 16 .

[0171] It should be noted that, when the filter device 10 is placed vertically, the height direction of the cleaning member 16 (the up and down direction as shown in FIG. 28 ) is the vertical direction.

[0172] Referring to Figure 28 , the depth direction of the water guide hole 161 forms an angle A with the vertical direction. If there are multiple water guide holes 161, the angles A between the depth direction and the vertical direction of the multiple water guide holes 161 can be the same or different. In Figure 28 , the angles A between the depth direction and the vertical direction of the multiple water guide holes 161 are shown as being the same.

[0173] It should be noted that the angle A may range from 20° to 60°. For example, the angle A is 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, or 60°.

[0174] In summary, in the filter device 10 provided in some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the water to be filtered flows from the cleaning part 16 into the filter part 151, due to the setting of the water guide hole 161, the water to be filtered will flush the inner wall of the filter part 151, which can avoid debris from clogging the filter element 15 and ensure the filtering effect of the water to be filtered.

[0175] Continuing with FIG. 28 , in some embodiments, the cleaning member 16 includes a first bottom wall 162, a first side wall 163, and a cleaning portion 164. The first bottom wall 162 is disposed around the first side wall 163 to form the cleaning portion 164. A water guide hole 161 is disposed in the first bottom wall 162. After water in the end cap 14 enters the cleaning portion 164, it enters the filter portion 151 through the water guide hole 161.

[0176] It is understandable that the shape of the cleaning member 16 can match the shape of the bottom of the end cover 14. For example, the first bottom wall 162 is configured as a circle, and the first side wall 163 is configured as a circular ring.

[0177] Referring to Figure 32 , when the first sidewall 163 of the cleaning element 16 abuts against the inner wall of the water guide portion 143, the water guide portion 143 and the cleaning portion 164 together form a water guide cavity 17. The first water inlet 142 is located on the side of the cleaning element 16 near (i.e., above) the second top wall 1401. Thus, after the filtered water enters the water guide cavity 17 through the first water inlet 142, it is discharged through the water guide hole 161 and enters the filter portion 151, thereby ensuring effective filtration of the filtered water.

[0178] In some embodiments, the water guide holes 161 may be divided into at least two groups, each group of water guide holes 161 includes a plurality of water guide holes 161 , and the plurality of water guide holes 161 in each group are spaced apart from each other.

[0179] The multiple water guide holes 161 in each group can be arranged in a ring shape. The ring shape can be a closed shape, such as a circle, an ellipse, a rectangle, etc. When the first bottom wall 162 is arranged in a circular shape, the multiple water guide holes 161 in each group can also be arranged in a circular shape. In this case, each water guide hole 161 is arranged in an arc shape.

[0180] 27 and 28 , the water guide holes 161 are divided into two groups. Each group of water guide holes 161 includes four water guide holes 161 . The four water guide holes 161 are spaced apart from each other.

[0181] The two groups of water guide holes 161 can be arranged in a ring with intervals between them. In this case, the depth direction of the water guide holes 161 is inclined relative to the vertical direction, toward the outside of the ring. If the ring formed by the two groups of water guide holes 161 is circular, the two circles can be concentrically arranged with different radii. In this case, the depth direction of the water guide holes 161 is inclined away from the center of the circle.

[0182] It is understood that by providing multiple groups of water guide holes 161, water in the cleaning section 164 can be quickly introduced into the filter section 151, avoiding the problem of water obstruction in the cleaning section 164. By arranging the groups of water guide holes 161 in a ring shape, the water guided by the water guide holes 161 is diffused in all directions, thereby achieving a comprehensive flushing of the inner wall of the filter section 151, thereby improving the filtration efficiency of the filter device 10 and the flushing effect of the filter element 15.

[0183] In some embodiments, the cleaning member 16 further includes a handle 165 to facilitate assembling the cleaning member 16 to the bottom of the end cover 14 or removing the cleaning member 16 from the bottom of the end cover 14 .

[0184] 25 and 26 , in some embodiments, the filter element 15 includes a first sub-filter element 15A and a second sub-filter element 15B, and the second sub-filter element 15B is spaced apart and arranged on the periphery of the first sub-filter element 15A, that is, the first sub-filter element 15A and the second sub-filter element 15B are spaced apart and arranged inside and outside.

[0185] The first sub-filter element 15A forms a first sub-filter portion 151A, and the second sub-filter element 15B forms a second sub-filter portion 151B. The first sub-filter element 15A is spaced apart from the second sub-filter portion 151B, and the filter holes of the second sub-filter element 15B are smaller than the filter holes of the first sub-filter element 15A.

[0186] 25 and 26 , a cleaning member 16 is further provided within the filter device 10. The water guide holes 161 of the cleaning member 16 can be configured to guide water in the end cap 14 toward the inner wall of the first sub-filter portion 151A. The cleaning member 16 can be provided at the top opening of the first sub-filter element 15A or at the top opening of the second sub-filter element 15B.

[0187] It is understood that the water introduced into the end cap 14 through the water inlet 121 first enters the first sub-filter 151A, where the first sub-filter 15A performs an initial filtration of microplastic particles in the sewage. The water filtered by the first sub-filter 151A then enters the second sub-filter 151B, where it is further filtered to remove microplastic particles in the sewage. The second sub-filter 151B directs the filtered water into the accommodating portion 111, where it is discharged from the housing 11. This achieves secondary filtration of the water, improving the filtration efficiency of the filtration device 10 for sewage.

[0188] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the filter element 15 may also include only the first sub-filter element 15A. In this case, the filter element 15 may include only the second sub-filter element 15B.

[0189] In conjunction with the embodiment in which the overflow member 26 is provided, the water discharged through the overflow member 26 enters the gap between the outer wall of the second sub-filter element 15B and the inner wall of the accommodating portion 111, and then flows to the bottom of the accommodating portion 111. It will be appreciated that in embodiments in which the water diverter 25 and the cleaning brush 24 are provided, the filter element 15 may also be provided to include the first sub-filter element 15A and the second sub-filter element 15B.

[0190] 37 to 39 , in some embodiments, the filter device 10 further includes a warning assembly 28 disposed in the housing 11. The warning assembly 28 is configured to warn a user when the water level in the end cap 14 is higher than a preset water level.

[0191] In some embodiments, the housing 11 further includes a mounting portion 29 and a first through-hole 115. The mounting portion 29 is disposed at the top of the housing 11. The first through-hole 115 is disposed on a sidewall of the accommodating portion 111 and communicates with the mounting portion 29. For example, the first through-hole 115 is disposed at the bottom of the mounting portion 29, near the end cap 14. Thus, the mounting portion 29 communicates with the end cap 14 via the first through-hole 115, allowing water within the end cap 14 to enter the mounting portion 29 through the first through-hole 115. For example, the mounting portion 29 is a mounting groove.

[0192] In some embodiments, the first through hole 115 may be in communication with the first water diversion portion 21 , so that water in the end cover 14 may enter the first water diversion portion 21 and then enter the mounting portion 29 from the first water diversion portion 21 .

[0193] 40 to 42 , the warning assembly 28 includes a mounting housing 281, a warning post 282, and a base 283. The mounting housing 281 is hollow to form a second through-hole 2811. The second through-hole 2811 extends through the upper and lower ends of the mounting housing 281. At least a portion of the warning post 282 is disposed within the second through-hole 2811. The bottom periphery of the warning post 282 abuts against the inner periphery of the second through-hole 2811, and the warning post 282 is movable within the second through-hole 2811.

[0194] In some embodiments, second through-hole 2811 includes a first sub-through-hole 28111 and a second sub-through-hole 28112, with second sub-through-hole 28112 located below the first hole segment. The diameter of first sub-through-hole 28111 is smaller than the diameter of second sub-through-hole 28112. Warning column 282 includes a first section and a second section, with the second section located below the first section. The diameter of the second section is larger than the diameter of the first section.

[0195] It can be understood that the peripheral wall of the second section of the bottom of the warning column 282 contacts the inner wall of the second sub-through hole 28112, so that the bottom of the warning column 282 can slide in the second sub-through hole 28112, and due to the limitation of the first sub-through hole 28111, the warning column 282 will not slide out from the top of the second through hole 2811.

[0196] The base 283 is mounted on the bottom of the mounting housing 281 and blocks the bottom opening of the second through-hole 2811. The base 283 is provided with a water inlet 2831, which communicates with the interior of the end cap 14 via the first through-hole 115. In the initial state, the bottom of the warning post 282 rests on the top of the base 283, and the entire warning post 282 is located within the second through-hole 2811. In this state, the warning post 282 does not extend beyond the mounting housing 281 or the casing 11.

[0197] When the water pressure in the end cap 14 increases, the warning post 282 extends out of the second through hole 2811 and out of the housing 11 under the action of the water pressure. Because the water guide port 2831 is connected to the interior of the end cap 14, when the water pressure in the end cap 14 increases, the water pressure at the water guide port 2831 also increases, thereby increasing the force acting on the warning post 282, causing the warning post 282 to move upward and extend out of the second through hole 2811 and out of the housing 11.

[0198] At this point, the user can detect that the water pressure within the end cap 14 has increased. Furthermore, since the increased water pressure within the end cap 14 is likely caused by a clogged filter 151, the user can detect that the filter 15 is clogged by the extension of the warning post 282. To ensure that the warning assembly 28 effectively alerts the user, the color of the warning post 282 can be set to a more eye-catching color, such as yellow.

[0199] In some embodiments, the warning assembly 28 further includes an elastic member disposed within the second through-hole 2811. The top of the elastic member abuts against the inner wall of the second through-hole 2811, while the bottom of the elastic member abuts against the warning post 282, thereby pressing the warning post 282 against the base 283. If the water pressure within the end cap 14 increases, causing the warning post 282 to extend out of the second through-hole 2811, the elastic member compresses. If the water pressure within the end cap 14 decreases, the elastic force of the elastic member forces the warning post 282 back into the second through-hole 2811.

[0200] The bottom of the elastic member can abut against the second section of the warning post 282, and the top of the elastic member can abut against the top wall of the second sub-through hole 28112. In this case, the elastic member is disposed within the second sub-through hole 28112, between the warning post 282 and the inner wall of the second sub-through hole 28112. The elastic member can be configured as a spring that is sleeved onto the outer wall of the warning post 282.

[0201] It can be understood that, through the setting of the elastic member, when the water pressure in the end cover 14 is reduced to less than the preset water pressure, the warning column 282 automatically retracts, thereby allowing the user to know that the water pressure in the end cover 14 is reduced, that is, to know that the filter element 15 can drain water smoothly.

[0202] In some embodiments, referring to FIG4 , the housing 11 is further provided with an observation window 116 , which is disposed on a sidewall of the housing 11 . The observation window 116 is made of a transparent material. This allows the user to observe the water level within the accommodating portion 111 through the observation window 116 , thereby determining whether the filter 151 is clogged or about to become clogged, and promptly reminding the user to replace the filter element 15 or clean the filter 151. For example, the observation window 116 extends along the height of the housing 11 .

[0203] In some embodiments, the laundry processing device 1000 further includes a controller 300. The controller 300 may be a chip or a processor. For example, the processor may be a general-purpose central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, or the like. Alternatively, the controller 300 may be a programmable device, such as a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The chip may be an integrated circuit (IC).

[0204] In some embodiments, the controller 300 is configured to obtain the drain time of the laundry processing device 1000. If the drain time is greater than or equal to a first preset time, the controller 300 controls the laundry processing device 1000 to generate a reminder message to immediately clean the filter. If the drain time is greater than a second preset time and less than the first preset time, the controller 300 controls the laundry processing device 1000 to generate a reminder message to the user to clean the filter after the next wash cycle.

[0205] During the drainage process of the laundry treatment apparatus 1000, the drainage time of the laundry treatment apparatus 1000 is the total time from the start of drainage to the end of drainage of the laundry treatment apparatus 1000. The drainage time of the laundry treatment apparatus 1000 can be obtained by obtaining the operating time of the drainage pump.

[0206] The first preset time may be pre-set by the system. When the drainage time exceeds the first preset time, it indicates that the laundry processing device 1000 is having difficulty draining the laundry. In this case, a reminder message may be generated to remind the user to clean the filter immediately. The reminder message may be in the form of text, voice, or other forms.

[0207] In some embodiments, the first preset time is 8 minutes, that is, when the drainage time is greater than 8 minutes, the clothes processing device 1000 is controlled to generate a reminder message to clean the filter immediately.

[0208] The second preset time can also be set by the system and is less than the first preset time. When the drainage time is greater than the second preset time and less than the first preset time, it indicates that the filter is clogged, but the degree of clogging is minor and the filter can continue to be used during the current wash cycle. In this case, the laundry processing device 1000 is controlled to generate a reminder message reminding the user to clean the filter after the next wash cycle is started, thereby ensuring smooth drainage during the next wash cycle.

[0209] In combination with the above embodiment, the second preset time can be set to 7 minutes, that is, when the drainage time is greater than 7 minutes and less than 8 minutes, the clothing processing device 1000 is controlled to generate a reminder message to remind the user to clean the filter after the next washing is started.

[0210] Some embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a method for controlling a clothes treating apparatus 1000 , which can be applied to any of the above clothes treating apparatuses 1000 . Referring to FIG. 43 , the method includes S11 to S13 .

[0211] S11, obtaining the drainage time of the clothes processing device 1000.

[0212] S12: If the drainage time is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the clothes processing device 1000 is controlled to generate a reminder message to clean the filter immediately.

[0213] S13: If the drainage time is greater than the second preset time and less than the first preset time, the laundry processing device 1000 is controlled to generate a reminder message to remind the user to clean the filter after the next startup.

[0214] Those skilled in the art will understand that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above specific embodiments, and that certain elements of the embodiments may be modified and replaced without departing from the spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, comprising: A box body, including a containing space; A drum body is disposed in the accommodating space, and the drum body includes a drain port, through which the water to be filtered generated by processing the clothes in the drum body is discharged; as well as A filtering device is connected to the drain port and comprises: The housing includes a receiving portion; an end cover, disposed at the opening of the accommodating portion and configured to close the opening of the accommodating portion; the end cover comprises a first water inlet, through which the water to be filtered is suitable for entering the end cover; and A filter element is disposed in the accommodating portion and is located on a side of the end cap close to the accommodating portion; the filter element includes a filter portion, water in the end cap enters the filter portion and passes through the filter portion to be filtered, and water passing through the filter portion enters the accommodating portion and is discharged from the accommodating portion; Wherein, the filtering device further comprises a cleaning brush, at least a portion of which is disposed in the filtering portion, and the cleaning brush is in contact with an inner wall of the filtering portion; the cleaning brush is configured to rotate around a rotating shaft of the cleaning brush in the filtering portion; Wherein, the cleaning brush comprises: a cleaning brush body; and At least one propulsion part is arranged on the top of the cleaning brush body; the water in the end cover impacts the propulsion part in the process of entering the filter part, so that the propulsion part pushes the cleaning brush body to rotate, so as to brush the inner wall of the filter part through the cleaning brush body.

2. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The filtering device further comprises a water dividing member, which is arranged at the bottom of the end cover, and the water dividing member comprises: Water diversion; and A water diversion port is provided on the bottom wall of the water diversion part; water in the end cover enters the water diversion part and is discharged from the water diversion port, and the water discharged from the water diversion port impacts the propulsion part to rotate the cleaning brush body.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The water distribution member also includes: A water diversion component body, wherein the water diversion component body is provided with the water diversion portion and the water diversion port; and At least one water guide is arranged on one side of the water diversion member body close to the filter part and opposite to the water diversion port; the water guide is configured to guide the water diverted from the water diversion port to the propulsion part so that the propulsion part pushes the cleaning brush body to rotate.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: The water diversion element further comprises a first extension portion, which is arranged on the bottom wall of the water diversion element body and is located on a side of the water diversion element body facing the filter portion; The at least one water guide portion is located on the outer side wall of the first extension portion and is arranged corresponding to the water diversion port; the water guide portion extends along the axial direction and circumferential direction of the first extension portion to guide the water guided out of the water diversion port to the propulsion portion along the circumferential direction and axial direction of the first extension portion.

5. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The cleaning brush further comprises a second extension portion, which is arranged on a side of the cleaning brush body close to the water dividing member; The second extension portion is disposed around the first extension portion and is spaced apart from the first extension portion; the water guide portion is attached to the inner side wall of the second extension portion, so that the first extension portion, the second extension portion and the water guide portion constitute a guide portion; The at least one propulsion portion is disposed on the inner side wall of the second extension portion and is located on a side of the guide portion close to the filter portion; The guide portion receives water discharged from the water diversion port and impacts the side of the propulsion portion facing the guide portion, so that the cleaning brush rotates in one of the first direction and the second direction.

6. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: The propulsion unit comprises: a first section, one side of which is bent and extends toward an outlet of the guide portion along one of the first direction and the second direction; and A second section is connected to a side of the first section close to the guide portion and extends along the axial direction of the cleaning brush body; The outlet of the guide portion guides water to the one side of the first section, so that the propulsion portion drives the cleaning brush body to rotate.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, wherein: The at least one water guide portion includes a plurality of water guide portions, and the at least one propulsion portion includes a plurality of propulsion portions; The plurality of water guides are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first extension portion, and the plurality of propulsion portions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the second extension portion; The water guided out by the plurality of water guiding parts respectively impacts the same side of the plurality of propulsion parts along one of the first direction and the second direction.

8. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein: The cleaning brush body includes a rotating shaft, and the second extension portion is arranged around the rotating shaft; the first extension portion includes a first rotating groove; Wherein, the top end of the rotating shaft is rotatably disposed in the first rotating groove, and the two ends of the propulsion portion are respectively connected to the second extending portion and the rotating shaft.

9. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The filter element comprises: a filter element body, the filter element body comprising the filter portion; and A first limiting portion, wherein the first limiting portion is arranged at the bottom of the filter portion; Wherein, a second rotation groove is arranged at the bottom of the rotating shaft, and the first limiting portion is arranged in the second rotation groove, so that the rotating shaft can rotate relative to the first limiting portion.

10. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein: The filter element body comprises: A filter frame, the filter frame comprising a plurality of hollow areas; and A first filter screen is disposed at the plurality of hollow areas; The filter frame and the first filter net constitute the filter part, and the water in the filter part is discharged through the first filter net to achieve filtration.

11. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The housing further comprises a second water inlet, the second water inlet being connected to the drain port and the first water inlet of the end cover, so as to introduce the water to be filtered discharged from the cylinder into the end cover; the end cover comprises an end cover body, and the end cover body comprises: A first water outlet is provided at the bottom of the end cover body; and A second water outlet is provided on the side of the end cover body; Wherein, the end cover further comprises an overflow member, the overflow member is sleeved on the end cover body and is located at the outer periphery of the filter element; the outer periphery of the overflow member abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating portion, the overflow member, the inner wall of the accommodating portion and the end cover together constitute an overflow cavity, and the second water outlet is connected to the overflow cavity; Wherein, when the filter portion is blocked and the water pressure in the end cover is greater than the first preset water pressure, the water in the end cover is introduced into the overflow chamber through the second water outlet; the water in the overflow chamber is filtered through the overflow member and flows into the accommodating portion to flow out from the accommodating portion.

12. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The end cover body also includes: a water guide portion, the water guide portion comprising the first water outlet, the first water outlet being arranged toward the filter portion; and The water diversion part is located on the side wall of the end cover; the second water outlet is arranged on the bottom wall of the water diversion part; the water diversion part is connected to the second water inlet and the water diversion part, and the opening of the water diversion part is in contact with the side wall of the accommodating part to close the water diversion part; the second water inlet is configured to introduce external water into the water diversion part.

13. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein: The end cover body also includes: a first sealing portion, disposed on an outer wall of the end cover body and extending along a circumferential direction of the end cover body; and A second sealing portion is disposed on the outer wall of the end cover body and extends along the circumference of the end cover body; The first sealing portion and the second sealing portion are spaced apart to form the water diversion portion; the second sealing portion is located at a side of the first sealing portion close to the accommodating portion, and the second water outlet is provided on the second sealing portion.

14. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein: The end cap body also includes: a first sealing member disposed between an inner wall of the accommodating portion and the first sealing portion to seal a gap between the accommodating portion and the first sealing portion; and The second sealing member is disposed between the inner wall of the accommodating portion and the second sealing portion to seal the accommodating portion and the second sealing portion. The gap between parts.

15. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein: The overflow member comprises: A connecting portion, the connecting portion being sleeved on the end cover body; and a third sealing portion, the third sealing portion being arranged toward the inner wall of the accommodating portion and extending along the circumference of the connecting portion; The third sealing portion abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating portion, and the third sealing portion includes a second filter screen, through which the water in the overflow cavity is discharged and filtered.

16. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 15, wherein: The end cover body also includes: A third sealing member is disposed between the accommodating portion and the overflow member to seal a gap between the accommodating portion and the overflow member.

17. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 11 to 16, further comprising a control valve, wherein the control valve is disposed at the second water outlet; in, When the filter portion is blocked and the water pressure at the control valve is greater than the second preset water pressure, the control valve opens the second water outlet to guide the water in the end cover into the overflow chamber.

18. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 11 to 17, wherein: The housing further comprises: A mounting portion, disposed on the top of the accommodating portion; and a first through hole, the first through hole communicating with the bottom of the mounting portion and the interior of the end cover; Wherein, the filtering device further includes a warning component, the warning component is arranged in the mounting portion, and the warning component includes: A mounting shell, the mounting shell comprising a second through hole; a warning column, wherein at least a portion of the warning column is disposed in the second through hole; a bottom circumference of the warning column abuts against an inner circumference of the second through hole, and the warning column is movable in the second through hole; and A base, disposed at the bottom of the mounting shell and blocking the bottom opening of the second through hole, the base comprising a water guide port, the water guide port being connected to the interior of the end cover through the first through hole; When the water pressure in the end cover increases, the water in the end cover enters the water guide port from the first through hole to increase the water pressure at the water guide port; the warning column passes through the second through hole under the action of the water pressure and extends out of the shell.

19. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 18, wherein: The warning component further includes an elastic member, which is disposed in the second through hole, the top end of the elastic member abuts against the top inner wall of the mounting shell, and the bottom end of the elastic member abuts against the warning column to limit the warning column; Wherein, when the water pressure in the end cover increases, the warning column moves in a direction away from the base to extend out of the second through hole, and the elastic member is compressed; When the water pressure in the end cover decreases, the elastic force of the elastic member causes the warning column to move toward the base.

20. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 19, further comprising a controller, wherein the controller is configured to: Obtaining the drainage time of the clothes processing equipment; If it is determined that the drainage time is greater than a first preset time, controlling the clothes processing device to generate a reminder message for immediately cleaning the filter element; If it is determined that the drainage time is greater than the second preset time and less than the first preset time, controlling the clothes processing device to generate a reminder message for cleaning the filter element after the next startup; in, The first preset time is greater than the second preset time.

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