Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to clothes treating equipment which comprises a washing machine which comprises a washing machine shell, a first air duct, a second air duct and a first barrel, and the washing machine shell is provided with a first opening and a second opening; the clothes dryer comprises a main air duct, a heat pump type drying assembly and a second barrel, the heat pump type drying assembly is arranged in the main air duct, and the main air duct is provided with a first air outlet, a first air inlet, a second air outlet and a second air inlet; the laundry treating apparatus has at least a first use condition and a second use condition; under the first use condition, the washing machine and the clothes dryer are combined for use, the clothes dryer can start a drying mode, and the washing machine can start the drying mode; in the second use situation, the washing machine is used separately from the clothes dryer. The clothes processing equipment, the washing machine and the clothes dryer can be used in a combined mode and can also be used in a separated and independent mode, the functions are diversified, the use cost can be reduced, the drying capacity is increased, damage to clothes in the washing machine caused by drying processing is reduced, and the drying efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Clothes dryers, as devices that automatically dry clothes, are becoming increasingly popular. Washing machines are often used in combination with dryers. Because the capacity of a single dryer is insufficient to meet the drying needs of an entire household, some washing machines also have a drying function. Washing machines typically use a condensing drying method, which has high drying temperatures and can cause significant damage to clothing. Heat pump drying methods, however, are limited by the limited internal space of the washing machine, limiting the size of the condenser and evaporator, resulting in lower drying efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on the above-mentioned defects in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a clothing processing device, including a dryer and a washing machine. The washing machine and the dryer can be used in combination or separately and independently, with diversified functions, which can reduce the cost of use and increase the drying capacity. When the washing machine and the dryer are used in combination, the washing machine can share the heat pump drying component in the dryer, reducing the damage to the clothes in the washing machine caused by the drying process, and is also conducive to improving the drying efficiency.

[0004] To this end, the present invention provides the following technical solutions.

[0005] The present invention provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0006] A washing machine comprising a washing machine casing, a first air duct, a second air duct and a first drum for accommodating clothes, wherein the washing machine casing is provided with a first opening and a second opening;

[0007] A clothes dryer comprising a main air duct, a heat pump drying assembly, and a second drum for accommodating clothes, wherein the heat pump drying assembly is arranged in the main air duct, and the main air duct is provided with a first air outlet, a first air inlet, a second air outlet, and a second air inlet;

[0008] wherein the laundry treatment device has at least a first usage scenario and a second usage scenario;

[0009] In the first usage scenario, the washing machine and the dryer are used in combination, the first air duct is connected to the first air outlet via the first opening, the second air duct is connected to the first air inlet via the second opening, and the clothes processing device has a first usage mode and a second usage mode;

[0010] In the first use mode, the first air outlet and the first air inlet are in a closed state, the second air outlet and the second air inlet are in an open state and are respectively connected to the second cylinder, and the clothes dryer can start a drying mode;

[0011] In the second use mode, the second air outlet and the second air inlet are in a closed state, the first air outlet and the first air inlet are in an open state, and the washing machine can start a drying mode;

[0012] In the second usage scenario, the washing machine and the dryer are used separately, the first air duct and the second air duct are separated from the main air duct, the first opening and the second opening are closed, and the air duct in the washing machine can perform internal air circulation.

[0013] Optionally, the washing machine casing is further provided with a first cover and a second cover;

[0014] In the second usage situation, the first cover closes the first opening, and the second cover closes the second opening.

[0015] Optionally, the washing machine casing includes a top cover, the first opening and the second opening are provided on the top cover, and the first cover body and the second cover body are respectively rotatably connected to a main body of the top cover;

[0016] In the first usage scenario, the clothes dryer is installed on the top cover, and a gap is provided between the bottom wall of the clothes dryer and the top cover, and the gap is used to accommodate the first cover and the second cover in the opened state.

[0017] Optionally, the washing machine further comprises a fan cover, the fan cover is provided with a first connection port and a second connection port, the first air duct is detachably connected to the first connection port, and the second air duct is detachably connected to the second connection port;

[0018] In the first usage scenario, both the first air duct and the second air duct partially extend out of the washing machine casing;

[0019] In the second usage situation, the first air duct and the second air duct are separated from the fan guard, so that the first opening and the second opening can be closed, and the first connecting port and the second connecting port are closed by a sealing element.

[0020] Optionally, the washing machine casing includes a top cover and a body, the first opening and the second opening are provided on the top cover, the top cover is rotatably connected to the body, and a first card seat and a second card seat are provided on an inner wall of the body;

[0021] Open the top cover and remove the first air duct and the second air duct. The first air duct can be snapped onto the first card seat, and the second air duct can be snapped onto the second card seat, so that the first air duct and the second air duct are stored in the washing machine casing.

[0022] Optionally, the first air duct includes a first bellows section, the first bellows section is used to connect with the first air outlet; the second air duct includes a second bellows section, the second bellows section is used to connect with the first air inlet;

[0023] In the first usage scenario, both the first bellows section and the second bellows section partially extend out of the washing machine casing;

[0024] In the second usage scenario, the first bellows section and the second bellows section are respectively deformed by force and accommodated in the washing machine casing, and the channels of the first bellows section and the second bellows section are respectively blocked.

[0025] Optionally, the inner wall of the washing machine casing is provided with a first sealing column and a second sealing column;

[0026] In the second usage scenario, the first sealing column blocks the outer port of the first bellows segment to block the passage of the first bellows segment, and the second sealing column blocks the outer port of the second bellows segment to block the passage of the second bellows segment.

[0027] Optionally, the first sealing column is disposed close to the first opening, and the second sealing column is disposed close to the second opening.

[0028] Optionally, the washing machine housing is further provided with a first cover and a second cover; in the second use situation, the first cover closes the first opening, and the second cover closes the second opening;

[0029] The first sealing column is arranged on the inner wall of the first cover body, and the second sealing column is arranged on the inner wall of the second cover body.

[0030] Optionally, the clothes dryer comprises two device bases and two device cover plates, wherein the two device cover plates are provided on the two device bases and the two device cover plates together enclose at least a portion of the main air duct;

[0031] The first air outlet and the first air inlet are arranged on the bottom wall of the base of the two devices, and the first air outlet and the second air outlet are arranged close to each other;

[0032] The clothes dryer further includes a first sealing member, the first sealing member being rotatably connected to the two-device base; the first sealing member is switched between a first position and a second position by rotating;

[0033] When the first seal is in a first position, the first seal closes the first air outlet and opens the second air outlet; when the first seal is in a second position, the first seal closes the second air outlet and opens the first air outlet.

[0034] Optionally, the clothes dryer comprises two device bases and two device cover plates, wherein the two device cover plates are provided on the two device bases and the two device cover plates together enclose at least a portion of the main air duct;

[0035] The clothes dryer also includes a second seal and a third seal, and the second seal and the third seal are respectively movably connected to the bases of the two devices; the second seal is used to close or open the first air inlet, and the third seal is used to close or open the second air inlet.

[0036] The present invention has the following technical effects:

[0037] The present invention provides a clothing processing device comprising a clothes dryer and a washing machine. By modifying the structures of the washing machine and the clothes dryer, the washing machine and the clothes dryer can be used in combination or separately, thus diversifying their functions. Users can purchase the washing machine or the clothes dryer according to their needs, and can purchase only the washing machine or the clothes dryer, or purchase the washing machine and the clothes dryer for combined use. Moreover, when the washing machine or the clothes dryer is used in combination, if the washing machine or the clothes dryer is damaged and cannot be repaired, the washing machine or the clothes dryer can be purchased separately, thereby reducing the cost of use. In addition, when used in combination, one of the washing machine and the clothes dryer can be selected to start the drying process, thereby increasing the drying capacity of the clothing processing device. The drying process of both washing machines utilizes a heat pump drying assembly provided in the clothes dryer, thereby reducing damage to the clothes in the washing machine caused by the drying process. The heat pump drying assembly does not occupy the internal space of the washing machine. Moreover, the internal components of the clothes dryer are relatively few, and the available space is large. Thus, the drying efficiency of the washing machine can be improved by increasing the size of the heat pump drying assembly. In addition, starting the drying process of several clothes dryers and washing machines one after another is also beneficial to energy saving. In the early stage of drying of the washing machine, the residual heat in the main air duct when the dryer completes the drying process can be fully utilized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 A partial structural cross-sectional view of the clothes processing apparatus in the first embodiment of the present invention when in a first usage situation;

[0039] Figure 2 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the washing machine when the first air duct and the second air duct are in the installed state and the first cover and the second cover are in the open state in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of a washing machine in a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the washing machine of the present invention when it can be used independently;

[0042] Figure 5 A partial structural perspective view of the clothes dryer of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0043] Figure 6 A partial structural perspective view of the clothes dryer of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0044] Figure 7 A partial structural perspective view of the clothes dryer when the first sealing member of the present invention is in the first position and the second sealing member closes the first air inlet;

[0045] Figure 8 A partial structural perspective view of the clothes dryer when the first sealing member of the present invention is in the second position and the third sealing member closes the second air inlet;

[0046] Figure 9 is a front view of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention in a first usage situation;

[0047] Figure 10 This is an enlarged view of the structural relationship between the first card holder and the body of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 11 This is an enlarged view of the structural relationship between the second card holder and the body of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the washing machine when the first air duct and the second air duct are in an installed state and the first cover and the second cover are in an open state in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Description of Reference Numerals

[0051] 100. Clothing processing equipment;

[0052] 1. Washing machine;

[0053] 11. Washing machine casing; 111. Top cover; 1111. First opening; 1112. Second opening; 1113. First cover; 11131. First sealing column; 1114. Second cover; 11141. Second sealing column; 112. Washing machine body; 1121. First clamping seat; 11211. First clamping claw; 112111. Support portion; 112112. Position-limiting claw; 113. Connecting cavity; 11212. Second clamping claw; 1122. Second clamping seat; 11221. Third clamping claw; 11222. Fourth clamping claw; 12. First air duct; 121. First bellows section; 13. Second air duct; 131. Second bellows section; 14. First cylinder; 15. Fan cover; 151. First connecting port; 152. Second connecting port;

[0054] 2. Clothes dryer;

[0055] 21. Main air duct; 211. First air outlet; 212. First air inlet; 213. Second air outlet; 214. Second air inlet; 22. Heat pump drying assembly; 221. Condenser; 222. Evaporator; 223. Compressor; 23. Second cylinder; 24. Two-device base; 25. Two-device cover; 261. First seal; 262. Second seal; 263. Third seal; 27. Dryer fan;

[0056] 3. Gap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] To make the technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present invention more clearly understood, the following is a detailed description by listing specific embodiments. Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those in the technical field to which this application belongs.

[0058] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "height", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of simplifying the description of the present invention, and do not indicate that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction, and should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0059] In this disclosure, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive clarity and should not be construed as indicating the relative importance of the features indicated or the quantity of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this disclosure, "plurality" means at least two, and "several" means at least one, unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0060] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," and "disposed" should be understood broadly. For example, "connection" can mean fixed connection, removable connection, or integral molding; it can be mechanical or electrical; it can be direct or indirect through an intermediary; it can also refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0061] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, when a first feature is “on,” “above,” “above,” “above,” “below,” “below,” or “below” a second feature, the first feature and the second feature may be in direct contact, or the first feature and the second feature may be in indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Moreover, when a first feature is “on,” “above,” or “above” a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than the horizontal height of the second feature. When a first feature is “below,” “below,” or “below” a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than the horizontal height of the second feature.

[0062] The terms "front", "back", "left", "right", "up" and "down" mentioned in this invention are all in the Figures 1 to 3 、 Figure 5 The markings in the table shall prevail.

[0063] First embodiment

[0064] The following is based on Figures 1 to 11 A clothes treating apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0065] In this embodiment, if Figures 1 to 5As shown, the laundry processing device 100 includes a washing machine 1 and a dryer 2. The washing machine 1 includes a washing machine housing 11, a first air duct 12, a second air duct 13, and a first drum 14 for accommodating laundry. The washing machine housing 11 is used to form the outer contour structure of the washing machine 1. The washing machine housing 11 is provided with a first opening 1111 and a second opening 1112. The dryer 2 includes a main air duct 21, a heat pump drying assembly 22, and a second drum 23 for accommodating laundry. The heat pump drying assembly 22 is provided in the main air duct 21. The heat pump drying assembly 22 includes a condenser 221, an evaporator 222, and a compressor 223. The main air duct 21 is provided with a first air outlet 211, a first air inlet 212, a second air outlet 213, and a second air inlet 214.

[0066] The laundry treatment device 100 has at least a first usage scenario and a second usage scenario;

[0067] In the first use case, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 are used in combination, the first air duct 12 is connected to the first air outlet 211 through the first opening 1111, and the second air duct 13 is connected to the first air inlet 212 through the second opening 1112. Figure 2 As shown, the first air duct 12 can extend out of the first opening 1111 to connect with the first air outlet 211, or the first air outlet 211 can extend into the first opening 1111 through the first adapter tube to connect with the first air duct 12 (not shown in the figure). Figure 2 As shown, the second air duct 13 can extend out of the second opening 1112 to connect with the first air inlet 212, or the first air inlet 212 can extend into the second opening 1112 through the second adapter tube to connect with the second air duct 13 (not shown in the figure).

[0068] Also, when the clothes treating apparatus 100 is in the first usage situation, the clothes treating apparatus 100 has a first usage mode and a second usage mode.

[0069] In the first usage mode, as Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the first air outlet 211 and the first air inlet 212 are in a closed state, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are not connected to the main air duct 21, and the second air outlet 213 and the second air inlet 214 are in an open state and are respectively connected to the second cylinder 23, that is, the second cylinder 23 and the main air duct 21 can form a circulating airflow channel, and the dryer 2 can start the drying mode. Specifically, during the drying process of the dryer 2, the dryer fan 27 is started, and the heat pump drying component 22 is working. The compressor 223 compresses the refrigerant into high-temperature and high-pressure gas which enters the condenser 221. The condenser 221 heats the air in the main air duct 21 to form high-temperature dry air. The high-temperature dry air flows into the second cylinder 23 under the power of the dryer fan 27, absorbs moisture in the clothes, and forms humid hot air. Then, the humid hot air enters the main air duct 21, is first cooled by the evaporator 222 to form low-temperature dry air, and the second dry air is heated by the condenser 221 to form high-temperature dry air. The high-temperature dry air enters the second cylinder 23 again, thereby forming a circulating dry airflow.

[0070] In the second usage mode, if Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the second air outlet 213 and the second air inlet 214 are in a closed state, the main air duct 21 is not connected to the second cylinder 23, the first air outlet 211 and the first air inlet 212 are in an open state, the main air duct 21 is connected to the first cylinder 14, the first air outlet 211, the first air duct 12, the first cylinder 14, the second air duct 13, and the first air inlet 212 are connected in sequence to form a circulating air flow channel, and the washing machine 1 can start the drying mode. Specifically, during the drying process of the washing machine 1, the washing machine fan (not shown in the figure) is started, and the heat pump drying component 22 works, and the main air duct 21 provides high-temperature dry air to the first cylinder 14. The high-temperature dry air absorbs moisture from the clothes in the first cylinder 14 to form humid hot air. The humid hot air enters the main air duct 21, is cooled by the evaporator 222, and is heated by the condenser 221 to form high-temperature dry air and enters the first cylinder 14, thereby forming a circulating dry airflow.

[0071] In the second use case, if Figure 4 As shown, the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 are used separately, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are separated from the main air duct 21, and the first opening 1111 and the second opening 1112 are closed to prevent the internal structure of the washing machine 1 from being exposed from the first opening 1111 and the second opening 1112, which would affect the appearance of the washing machine 1. In addition, the air duct in the washing machine 1 can circulate internal airflow to ensure that the washing machine 1 can operate independently.

[0072] The above technical solution, by modifying the structures of the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2, allows the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 to be used in combination or separately. Users can purchase them according to their needs and can purchase only the washing machine 1 or the dryer 2 for use alone, or purchase the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 for use together. Moreover, when the washing machine 1 or the dryer 2 is used together, if it is damaged and cannot be repaired, the washing machine 1 or the dryer 2 can be purchased separately, thereby reducing the cost of use. In addition, when used together, one of the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 can be selected to start the drying process, which can increase the drying capacity of the clothing processing device 100. The drying process of both washing machines and the dryer 2 can be combined by utilizing the heat pump drying assembly 22 provided in the dryer 2, which is conducive to reducing the damage to the clothes in the washing machine 1 caused by the drying process. The heat pump drying assembly 22 does not occupy the internal space of the washing machine 1. Moreover, the internal components of the dryer 2 are relatively few, and the available space is large. Therefore, it is conducive to improving the drying efficiency of the washing machine 1 by increasing the size of the heat pump drying assembly 22. In addition, it is also beneficial to energy saving to start drying processing in succession in several clothes dryers 2 and washing machine 1. For example, when washing machine 1 is washing, dryer 2 can be drying. After dryer 2 finishes drying, washing machine 1 can start the drying program. In the early stage of drying, washing machine 1 can make full use of the residual heat in the main air duct 21 when dryer 2 finishes drying.

[0073] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the washing machine housing 11 is further provided with a first cover 1113 and a second cover 1114. In the second use mode, the first cover 1113 closes the first opening 1111, and the second cover 1114 closes the second opening 1112. When the first use mode is switched, the first cover 1113 moves to open the first opening 1111, and the second cover 1114 moves to open the second opening 1112. Compared to a solution in which a single cover simultaneously closes both the first opening 1111 and the second opening 1112, this solution uses the first cover 1113 and the second cover 1114 to close both the first opening 1111 and the second opening 1112, respectively. The first cover 1113 and the second cover 1114 are both simple and compact in structure, easy to manufacture, and contribute to the lightweight design of the clothing processing device 100. Of course, this solution can also use a solution in which the same cover simultaneously closes both the first opening 1111 and the second opening 1112.

[0074] It should be understood that when the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 are used in combination, they are usually placed in a stacked manner, such as stacked up and down or stacked left and right, and are limited by the available space, such as Figure 1 and Figure 9As shown, the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 are usually used in combination by stacking them up and down. Preferably, since the frequency of washing is higher than the frequency of drying, in order to facilitate the user to operate the washing machine 1, the dryer 2 is usually placed above the washing machine 1 for combined use.

[0075] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the washing machine housing 11 includes a top cover 111, a first opening 1111 and a second opening 1112 are provided on the top cover 111, and a first cover body 1113 and a second cover body 1114 are rotatably connected to the main body of the top cover 111. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, in the first usage scenario, the dryer 2 is arranged on the top cover 111 to facilitate the user to operate the washing machine 1, and a gap 3 is provided between the bottom wall of the dryer 2 and the top cover 111, and the gap 3 is used to accommodate the first cover body 1113 and the second cover body 1114 in the open state. In this way, when the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 are used in combination, on the one hand, the first cover body 1113 and the second cover body 1114 are hidden between the dryer 2 and the washing machine 1, which is beneficial to improving the appearance of the clothing processing device 100. On the other hand, it avoids the first cover body 1113 and the second cover body 1114 from being easily damaged due to bearing the weight of the dryer 2, thereby improving the service life of the washing machine 1.

[0076] Of course, the first opening 1111, the second opening 1112, the first cover 1113, and the second cover 1114 can also be set on the back panel of the washing machine casing 11, and can be hidden. However, the back of the washing machine 1 is usually placed against the wall. Before operating the first cover 1113 and the second cover 1114, the user needs to move the washing machine 1 first, which is not convenient to operate.

[0077] In one embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the washing machine 1 further includes a fan cover 15, in which the washing machine fan is arranged. The fan cover 15 is provided with a first connection port 151 and a second connection port 152. The first air duct 12 is detachably connected to the first connection port 151, and the second air duct 13 is detachably connected to the second connection port 152. A partition (not shown in the figure) is provided in the fan cover 15 to separate the airflow entering the first air duct 12 and the airflow flowing to the second air duct 13. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, in the first use case, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are partially extended out of the washing machine casing 11, so that the first air duct 12 can be connected to the first air outlet 211, and the second air duct 13 can be connected to the first air inlet 212. In the second use case, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are separated from the fan cover 15, that is, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 need to be removed from the fan cover 15, so that the first air duct 12 is separated from the first opening 1111, and the second air duct 13 is separated from the second opening 1112, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, the first opening 1111 and the second opening 1112 can be closed. Furthermore, to prevent airflow in the air duct of washing machine 1 from leaking outward from the first connection port 151 and the second connection port 152, the first connection port 151 and the second connection port 152 are sealed by a sealing element to ensure internal air circulation in the air duct of washing machine 1. For example, after removing the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13, the first connection port 151 and the second connection port 152 are sealed with corresponding sealing plugs.

[0078] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the washing machine housing 11 includes a top cover 111 and a body 112. The first opening 1111 and the second opening 1112 are provided on the top cover 111. The top cover 111 is rotatably connected to the body 112. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the inner wall of the washing machine body 112 is provided with a first clamping seat 1121 and a second clamping seat 1122. When the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 need to be removed, the top cover 111 is first opened, and then the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are removed. In addition, in order to facilitate the storage of the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13, the removed first air duct 12 is clamped to the first clamping seat 1121, and the second air duct 13 is clamped to the second clamping seat 1122, so that the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are stored in the washing machine housing 11. When the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 need to be reinstalled later, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 can be quickly taken out.

[0079] Of course, the storage structure provided in the washing machine casing 11 is not limited to the first card seat 1121 and the second card seat 1122, but can also be other storage structures. For example, a storage box is provided on the inner wall of the body 112 to hold the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13. Preferably, in order to avoid the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 from generating noise due to collision with the storage structure during the operation of the washing machine 1, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are stored in a snap-fit ​​manner.

[0080] Of course, the washing machine housing 11 may not be provided with a corresponding storage structure, and the operator can store the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 by himself after removing them.

[0081] In one embodiment, if Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in order to simplify the structure of the first card seat 1121 and the second card seat 1122, and to reduce the occupied space of the first card seat 1121 and the second card seat 1122 as much as possible, the shapes of the first card seat 1121 and the second card seat 1122 are roughly L-shaped, the structure is simple and compact, and easy to process, and the first card seat 1121 and the second card seat 1122 respectively form a roughly U-shaped card connection cavity 113 with the inner wall of the body 112, and the card interface of the card connection cavity 113 faces upward, so that the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are respectively connected downward to the first card seat 1121 and the second card seat 1122, which is convenient to operate and stable. During the operation and vibration of the washing machine 1, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are not easy to separate from the corresponding card seats.

[0082] In one embodiment, in order to reduce the space occupied and the weight of the first card holder 1121 and the second card holder 1122, as shown in FIG. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the first clamping seat 1121 includes at least a first clamping claw 11211 and a second clamping claw 11212, and the second clamping seat 1122 includes at least a third clamping claw 11221 and a fourth clamping claw 11222. The first clamping claw 11211 and the second clamping claw 11212 respectively clamp two positions of the first air duct 12, and the third clamping claw 11221 and the fourth clamping claw 11222 respectively clamp two positions of the second air duct 13, thereby realizing the storage of the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13.

[0083] In one embodiment, in order to facilitate balanced placement of the washing machine 1 , the first holder 1121 and the second holder 1122 are respectively located on the left and right side walls of the body 112 .

[0084] In one embodiment, for the sake of ease of processing, the first clamping base 1121 and the second clamping base 1122 have the same structure, and the first clamping claw 11211, the second clamping claw 11212, the third clamping claw 11221, and the fourth clamping claw 11222 have the same structure. Taking the first clamping claw 11211 as an example, the structures of the second clamping claw 11212, the third clamping claw 11221, and the fourth clamping claw 11222 are not repeated. Specifically, Figure 10As shown, the first clamping claw 11211 includes a supporting portion 112111 and a limiting claw portion 112112. The supporting portion 112111 is used to support the first air duct 12. The limiting claw portion 112112 has a certain elastic deformation performance. A clamping cavity 113 is formed between the limiting claw portion 112112 and the inner wall of the fuselage 112 to clamp the first air duct 12 to prevent the first air duct 12 from shaking relative to the fuselage 112. When the first air duct 12 is clamped to the first clamping seat 1121, the limiting claw portion 112112 is stretched open by the first air duct 12, which is beneficial to improve the stability of the clamping between the two. In the process of clamping or removing the first air duct 12, the limiting claw portion 112112 will undergo a certain elastic deformation to facilitate quick disassembly and assembly. After the first air duct 12 is removed, the limiting claw portion 112112 can recover elastically.

[0085] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the dryer 2 includes two device bases 24 and two device covers 25, and the two device covers 25 are covered on the two device bases 24, and the two device bases 24 and the two device covers 25 together enclose at least part of the main air duct 21, wherein the two device bases 24 and the two device covers 25 can be pre-positioned and installed by snapping first, and then fixed by screws.

[0086] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first air outlet 211 and the first air inlet 212 are arranged on the bottom wall of the two device bases 24, and the first air outlet 211 and the second air outlet 213 are arranged close to each other. The first air outlet 211 and the second air outlet 213 are both located on the side of the condenser 221 away from the evaporator 222. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the clothes dryer 2 further includes a first sealing member 261, which is rotatably connected to the two-device base 24; the first sealing member 261 is switched between the first position and the second position by rotating. Figure 7 As shown, when the first sealing member 261 is in the first position, the first sealing member 261 closes the first air outlet 211, thereby preventing the air in the main air duct 21 from being transported to the first drum 14 through the first air outlet 211, and the washing machine 1 cannot start the drying process. At the same time, the first sealing member 261 opens the second air outlet 213, so that the air in the main air duct 21 can be transported to the second drum 23 through the second air outlet 213, and the dryer 2 can start the drying process. Figure 8As shown, when the first seal 261 is in the second position, the first seal 261 closes the second air outlet 213, preventing air in the main air duct 21 from being transported into the second drum 23 via the second air outlet 213, preventing the dryer 2 from starting the drying process. At the same time, the first air outlet 211 is opened, allowing air in the main air duct 21 to be transported into the first drum 14 via the first air outlet 211, enabling the washing machine 1 to start the drying process. This solution achieves the closing or opening of the first air outlet 211 and the second air outlet 213 by providing a single seal (the first seal 261), thereby reducing the number of components and the space occupied by the main air duct 21.

[0087] Furthermore, if Figure 5 As shown, the second air outlet 213 is provided on the top wall of the two device bases 24, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, when the first sealing member 261 is in the first position, the first sealing member 261 is placed horizontally, and the first sealing member 261 abuts against the bottom inner wall of the two device bases 24, thereby closing the first air outlet 211, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 As shown, when the first sealing member 261 is in the second position, the first sealing member 261 is positioned vertically and abuts against the inner walls of the two-device base 24 and the two-device cover 25, thereby closing the second air outlet 213. In this solution, the first sealing member 261 rotates to change its position, thereby switching between the two sealing functions. This solution requires minimal modification to the two-device base 24, which helps reduce manufacturing costs.

[0088] In one embodiment, if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the clothes dryer 2 further includes a second sealing member 262 and a third sealing member 263, which are movably connected to the two device bases 24. The second sealing member 262 is used to close or open the first air inlet 212, and the third sealing member 263 is used to close or open the second air inlet 214.

[0089] Furthermore, if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the second air inlet 214 is provided on the top wall of the two device bases 24, and the second sealing member 262 and the third sealing member 263 are rotatably connected to the two device bases 24. Figure 7As shown, when the second sealing member 262 closes the first air inlet 212, the second sealing member 262 is placed horizontally, and the second sealing member 262 abuts against the bottom inner wall of the two device bases 24, thereby closing the first air inlet 212. When the second sealing member 262 opens the first air inlet 212, the second sealing member 262 is arranged vertically (not shown in the figure), and the second sealing member 262 is placed in contact with one side inner wall of the two device bases 24 to reduce the space occupied by the second sealing member 262 in the main air duct 21. Figure 8 As shown, when the third seal 263 closes the second air inlet 214, the third seal 263 is placed horizontally and abuts against the circumferential side wall of the second air inlet 214, thereby closing the second air inlet 214. When the third seal 263 opens the second air inlet 214, the third seal 263 is arranged vertically (not shown in the figure) and is placed in contact with the inner wall of one side of the two device bases 24 to reduce the space occupied by the third seal 263 in the main air duct 21.

[0090] Of course, the opening or closing of the first air inlet 212 and the second air inlet 214 can also be achieved by using the same sealing member. The specific method can adopt the sealing method of the first sealing member 261, which will not be repeated here.

[0091] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the dryer 2 serves as the main drying machine of the clothes processing device 100 , the opening size of the second air outlet 213 is larger than the opening size of the first air outlet 211 , and the opening size of the second air inlet 214 is larger than the opening size of the first air inlet 212 .

[0092] Second embodiment

[0093] The following is based on Figures 4 to 8 、 Figure 12 A clothes treating apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0094] The laundry processing apparatus of this embodiment has the same structural parts as the laundry processing apparatus of the first embodiment, and the differences between the two embodiments are mainly described below.

[0095] In this embodiment, if Figure 5 and Figure 12 As shown, the first air duct 12 includes a first bellows section 121, which is used to connect with the first air outlet 211. The second air duct 13 includes a second bellows section 131, which is used to connect with the first air inlet 212. Figure 12As shown, in the first usage scenario, the first bellows section 121 and the second bellows section 131 partially extend outside the washing machine casing 11. In the second usage scenario, the first bellows section 121 and the second bellows section 131 are deformed by force and stored in the washing machine casing 11. Moreover, the passages of the first bellows section 121 and the second bellows section 131 are blocked, respectively, allowing the air duct in the washing machine 1 to circulate internal air, ensuring that the washing machine 1 can operate independently.

[0096] Compared with the first embodiment, the present embodiment improves the structure of the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13. By providing the first bellows section 121 and the second bellows section 131, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 can be deformed at least partially, so that they can be stored in the washing machine casing 11 through deformation. There is no need to disassemble the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13, nor is there any need to additionally close the first connecting port 151 and the second connecting port 152, making the operation easier.

[0097] It should be understood that the structure of the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 can be made by connecting a plain tube and a corrugated tube section, and the connection methods include but are not limited to flange connection, welding, and clamp connection. Of course, the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are of a bellows structure as a whole, which can reduce the assembly process.

[0098] It should be understood that the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 are high-temperature resistant components to avoid deformation due to high temperature during the process of transporting high-temperature air. The materials of the first bellows section 121 and the second bellows section 131 include but are not limited to high-temperature resistant rubber and stainless steel.

[0099] In one embodiment, if Figure 12 As shown, the inner wall of the washing machine housing 11 is provided with a first sealing column 11131 and a second sealing column 11141. In a second use scenario, the first sealing column 11131 blocks the outer port of the first bellows section 121 to block the passage of the first bellows section 121, and the second sealing column 11141 blocks the outer port of the second bellows section 131 to block the passage of the second bellows section 131. Furthermore, when using the washing machine 1 in combination with the dryer 2, the outer port of the first bellows section 121 is first detached from the first sealing column 11131, and the outer port of the second bellows section 131 is detached from the second sealing column 11141. Then, the first bellows section 121 is docked with the first air outlet 211, and the second bellows section 131 is docked with the first air inlet 212, making operation convenient. Moreover, compared to using additional components as a sealing structure, in this solution, the first sealing column 11131 and the second sealing column 11141 are directly arranged on the inner wall of the washing machine casing 11, which can avoid the situation where the sealing structure is lost.

[0100] Furthermore, the first sealing post 11131 is disposed near the first opening 1111, facilitating a user's sealing operation at the first opening 1111, thereby allowing the user to plug the outer port of the first bellows section 121 into the first sealing post 11131. The second sealing post 11141 is disposed near the second opening 1112, facilitating a user's sealing operation at the second opening 1112, thereby allowing the user to plug the outer port of the second bellows section 131 into the second sealing post 11141. Preferably, the shortest distance between the first sealing post 11131 and the first opening 1111 is less than or equal to 3 cm, and the shortest distance between the second sealing post 11141 and the second opening 1112 is less than or equal to 3 cm.

[0101] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, in the second use situation, the first cover 1113 closes the first opening 1111, and the second cover 1114 closes the second opening 1112. Figure 12 As shown, the first sealing column 11131 is provided on the inner wall of the first cover 1113, and the second sealing column 11141 is provided on the inner wall of the second cover 1114. In this way, before closing the first cover 1113 and the second cover 1114, the user first extends the first bellows section 121 to connect the outer port of the first bellows section 121 with the first sealing column 11131 on the first cover 1113, and then extends the second bellows section 131 to connect the second bellows section 131. The outer port of 31 is plugged into the second sealing column 11141 on the second cover body 1114, and then the first cover body 1113 and the second cover body 1114 are covered. In the process of covering the first cover body 1113 and the second cover body 1114, the first cover body 1113 will squeeze the first bellows section 121, and the second cover body 1114 will squeeze the second bellows section 131 to achieve storage. The operation is convenient and there is no need to manually press the first bellows section 121 and the second bellows section 131.

[0102] It should be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not intended to encompass all possible implementations of the claims. Various modifications and variations may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Similarly, the various technical features of the above embodiments may be arbitrarily combined to form additional embodiments of the present invention that may not be explicitly described. Therefore, the above embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the patent of this invention.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The laundry processing device (100) comprises: A washing machine (1) comprises a washing machine casing (11), a first air duct (12), a second air duct (13) and a first tub (14) for accommodating clothes, wherein the washing machine casing (11) is provided with a first opening (1111) and a second opening (1112); A clothes dryer (2) comprising a main air duct (21), a heat pump drying assembly (22) and a second drum (23) for accommodating clothes, wherein the heat pump drying assembly (22) is arranged in the main air duct (21), and the main air duct (21) is provided with a first air outlet (211), a first air inlet (212), a second air outlet (213) and a second air inlet (214); Wherein, the laundry processing device (100) has at least a first usage scenario and a second usage scenario; In the first usage scenario, the washing machine (1) and the clothes dryer (2) are used in combination, the first air duct (12) is connected to the first air outlet (211) via the first opening (1111), the second air duct (13) is connected to the first air inlet (212) via the second opening (1112), and the clothes processing device (100) has a first usage mode and a second usage mode; In the first use mode, the first air outlet (211) and the first air inlet (212) are in a closed state, the second air outlet (213) and the second air inlet (214) are in an open state and are respectively connected to the second cylinder (23), and the clothes dryer (2) can start a drying mode; In the second use mode, the second air outlet (213) and the second air inlet (214) are in a closed state, the first air outlet (211) and the first air inlet (212) are in an open state, and the washing machine (1) can start a drying mode; In the second usage scenario, the washing machine (1) and the clothes dryer (2) are used separately, the first air duct (12) and the second air duct (13) are both separated from the main air duct (21), the first opening (1111) and the second opening (1112) are both closed, and the air duct in the washing machine (1) can perform internal air circulation.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The washing machine casing (11) is further provided with a first cover (1113) and a second cover (1114); In the second usage scenario, the first cover (1113) closes the first opening (1111), and the second cover (1114) closes the second opening (1112).

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The washing machine casing (11) comprises a top cover (111), the first opening (1111) and the second opening (1112) are provided on the top cover (111), and the first cover body (1113) and the second cover body (1114) are respectively rotatably connected to the main body of the top cover (111); In the first usage scenario, the clothes dryer (2) is arranged on the top cover (111), and a gap (3) is provided between the bottom wall of the clothes dryer (2) and the top cover (111), and the gap (3) is used to accommodate the first cover body (1113) and the second cover body (1114) in an open state.

4. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The washing machine (1) further comprises a fan cover (15), the fan cover (15) being provided with a first connection port (151) and a second connection port (152), the first air duct (12) being detachably connected to the first connection port (151), and the second air duct (13) being detachably connected to the second connection port (152); In the first use situation, the first air duct (12) and the second air duct (13) both partially extend out of the washing machine casing (11); In the second usage scenario, the first air duct (12) and the second air duct (13) are separated from the fan cover (15), so that the first opening (1111) and the second opening (1112) can be closed, and the first connection port (151) and the second connection port (152) are closed by a sealing element.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The washing machine casing (11) comprises a top cover (111) and a body (112); the first opening (1111) and the second opening (1112) are provided on the top cover (111); the top cover (111) is rotatably connected to the body (112); and the inner wall of the body (112) is provided with a first card seat (1121) and a second card seat (1122); The top cover (111) is opened, and the first air duct (12) and the second air duct (13) are removed; the first air duct (12) can be snap-connected to the first clamping seat (1121), and the second air duct (12) can be snap-connected to the second clamping seat (1122), so that the first air duct (12) and the second air duct (13) are stored in the washing machine casing (11).

6. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first air duct (12) comprises a first bellows section (121), and the first bellows section (121) is used to connect with the first air outlet (211); the second air duct (13) comprises a second bellows section (131), and the second bellows section (131) is used to connect with the first air inlet (212); In the first use situation, the first bellows section (121) and the second bellows section (131) both partially extend outside the washing machine casing (11); In the second usage scenario, the first bellows section (121) and the second bellows section (131) are respectively deformed by force and accommodated in the washing machine casing (11), and the passage of the first bellows section (121) and the passage of the second bellows section (131) are respectively blocked.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the washing machine casing (1) is provided with a first sealing column (11131) and a second sealing column (11141); In the second usage scenario, the first sealing column (11131) blocks the outer port of the first bellows section (121) to block the passage of the first bellows section (121), and the second sealing column (11141) blocks the outer port of the second bellows section (131) to block the passage of the second bellows section (131).

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first sealing column (11131) is arranged close to the first opening (1111), and the second sealing column (11141) is arranged close to the second opening (1112).

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The washing machine casing (11) is further provided with a first cover (1113) and a second cover (1114); in the second use situation, the first cover (1113) closes the first opening (1111), and the second cover (1114) closes the second opening (1112); The first sealing column (11131) is arranged on the inner wall of the first cover body (1113), and the second sealing column (11141) is arranged on the inner wall of the second cover body (1114).

10. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The clothes dryer (2) comprises two device bases (24) and two device cover plates (25), wherein the two device cover plates (25) are arranged on the two device bases (24), and the two cover plates (25) together enclose at least a portion of the main air duct (21); The first air outlet (211) and the first air inlet (212) are arranged on the bottom wall of the two-device base (24), and the first air outlet (211) and the second air outlet (213) are arranged close to each other; The clothes dryer (2) further comprises a first sealing member (261), wherein the first sealing member (261) is rotatably connected to the two-device base (24); the first sealing member (261) is switched between a first position and a second position by rotating; When the first sealing member (261) is in a first position, the first sealing member (261) closes the first air outlet (211) and opens the second air outlet (213); when the first sealing member (261) is in a second position, the first sealing member (261) closes the second air outlet (213) and opens the first air outlet (211).

11. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The clothes dryer (2) comprises two device bases (24) and two device cover plates (25), wherein the two device cover plates (25) are arranged on the two device bases (24), and the two cover plates (25) together enclose at least a portion of the main air duct (21); The clothes dryer (2) further comprises a second sealing member (262) and a third sealing member (263), wherein the second sealing member (262) and the third sealing member (263) are respectively movably connected to the two device bases (24); the second sealing member (262) is used to close or open the first air inlet (212), and the third sealing member (263) is used to close or open the second air inlet (214).

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