Clothes care device inner cylinder, clothes care device and heat supply method

Abstract

The invention discloses an inner cylinder of a clothes care device, comprising an inner cylinder body comprising an inner cylinder side wall; the hot air generating device is mounted on the side wall of the inner barrel so as to provide hot air for the inner environment of the inner barrel body; the hot air generating device comprises a heating module and a fan module; wherein a heating cavity is formed in the heating module, and the heating cavity is communicated with the fan module and the inner environment of the inner barrel; when the fan module supplies air to the inner environment of the inner barrel, the heating module is configured to heat air in the heating cavity to form hot air; one end of the electric connection module is electrically conducted with the hot air generating device, and the electric connection module is used for supplying power to the hot air generating device and transmitting a control signal; the inner barrel body can rotate, and the hot air generating device can rotate along with the inner barrel body so as to provide various wind directions into the barrel. The multifunctional clothes dryer can have multiple functions of assisting in clothes drying, rapidly drying clothes and warming and protecting clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of garment care device technology, specifically to an inner cylinder of a garment care device, a garment care device, and a method for heating the inner cylinder of a garment care device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology in the washing machine industry, washing methods are becoming more and more diversified, and users have an increasing demand for washing machines with drying functions. As a result, washer-dryer combos, dryers, and other equipment with clothes drying functions are gradually entering people's homes.

[0003] Most existing garment care devices use a single-duct drying system, where the drying airflow can only blow in one direction. This prevents the airflow angle from being adjusted according to the specific condition of the garment, and the airflow cannot circulate smoothly within the drum. This increases the drying time required, reduces drying efficiency, makes drying more difficult, and may even result in some garments being over-dried while others are under-dried, thus affecting the user experience.

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

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide an inner drum of a garment care device that can have multiple functions such as assisting in drying clothes, quickly drying clothes, and warming and protecting clothes.

[0006] The technical solution of this invention is summarized as follows:

[0007] The first objective of this invention is to provide an inner tube for a garment care device, comprising:

[0008] Inner cylinder, which includes inner cylinder sidewalls;

[0009] It also includes a hot air generating device, which is installed on the side wall of the inner cylinder to provide hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder;

[0010] The hot air generating device includes a heating module and a fan module;

[0011] The heating module contains a heating cavity that connects the fan module and the internal environment of the inner cylinder. When the fan module supplies air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder, the heating module is configured to heat the gas in the heating cavity to generate hot air.

[0012] An electrical connection module, one end of which is electrically connected to the hot air generator, is used to supply power to the hot air generator and transmit control signals;

[0013] The inner cylinder is rotatable, and the hot air generating device can rotate with the inner cylinder to provide multiple airflow directions into the cylinder.

[0014] Preferably, the hot air generating device continuously provides hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder during the rotation of the inner cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, the hot air generating device further includes a damper assembly, which faces the inner environment of the inner cylinder to switch the communication state between the heating chamber and the inner environment of the inner cylinder.

[0016] Preferably, the damper assembly is a one-way vent valve, used to isolate the heating chamber from the internal environment of the inner cylinder when the hot air generator stops working.

[0017] Preferably, it further includes: at least one lifting rib, the lifting rib being detachably installed on the inner cylinder side wall, and the hot air generating device being disposed inside at least one of the lifting ribs.

[0018] Preferably, the surface of the lifting rib is provided with an air inlet, and the damper assembly is embedded in the air inlet.

[0019] Preferably, it further includes: a position sensor for sensing the position of the lifting rib as it rotates with the inner cylinder.

[0020] Preferably, a condensation dehumidification air duct is provided between the fan module and the inner cylinder.

[0021] A second objective of the present invention is to provide a garment care device tubular assembly, comprising an outer tubular tube and an inner tubular tube rotatably disposed within the outer tubular tube, the inner tubular tube comprising:

[0022] Inner cylinder, which includes inner cylinder sidewalls;

[0023] It also includes a hot air generating device, which is installed on the side wall of the inner cylinder to provide hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder;

[0024] The hot air generating device includes a heating module and a fan module;

[0025] The heating module contains a heating cavity, which is connected to both the fan module and the internal environment of the inner cylinder. When the fan module blows air into the internal environment of the inner cylinder, the heating module is configured to heat the gas in the heating cavity to form hot air.

[0026] An electrical connection module, one end of which is electrically connected to the hot air generator, is used to supply power to the hot air generator and transmit control signals;

[0027] The inner cylinder is rotatable, and the hot air generating device can rotate with the inner cylinder to provide multiple airflow directions into the cylinder.

[0028] Preferably, it further includes: a temperature detection device for detecting the internal ambient temperature of the inner cylinder, so as to adjust the heating mode of the heating module.

[0029] Preferably, the temperature detection device is installed on the inner cylinder or the outer cylinder.

[0030] A third objective of the present invention is to provide a garment care device, comprising an inner tube of the garment care device as described above or a garment care device tube assembly as described above.

[0031] A fourth objective of the present invention is to provide a method for heating the inner drum of a garment care device, comprising configuring the garment care device as described above and performing the following steps:

[0032] Startup command;

[0033] The hot air generator is started, the heating module heats the air, and the fan module drives the hot air to flow into the inner environment of the inner cylinder to form hot air.

[0034] Control the rotation of the inner cylinder to adjust the air outlet angle of the hot air generator.

[0035] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0036] When the hot air generator provides hot air, the inner cylinder is controlled to rotate in both directions to create a swinging motion.

[0037] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0038] Obtain information about the clothing inside the inner tube; wherein, the clothing information includes clothing weight and clothing type;

[0039] The working mode of the swinging motion is matched according to the clothing information; wherein, the working mode includes swing amplitude and swing frequency.

[0040] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0041] When the hot air generating device provides hot air, the inner cylinder is controlled to rotate at a preset speed.

[0042] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0043] Obtain information about the clothing inside the inner tube; wherein, the clothing information includes clothing weight and clothing type;

[0044] The rotation speed of the inner tube is matched according to the clothing information.

[0045] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0046] Detect the ambient temperature inside the inner cylinder;

[0047] The heating mode of the heating module is adjusted according to the internal ambient temperature and the preset temperature; wherein, the heating mode includes heating power and heating time.

[0048] Preferably, before starting the hot air generating device, the method further includes the following steps:

[0049] Obtain the current position of the hot air generator;

[0050] Determine whether the current position is within the preset start position range;

[0051] If so, then control the hot air generator to start.

[0052] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are as follows:

[0053] This invention provides an inner drum for a garment care device. A hot air generator is installed on the side wall of the inner drum to provide hot air to the internal environment. Specifically, a fan module supplies air to the heating chamber of a heating module, where it is heated to form hot air. This hot air is then delivered to the internal environment of the inner drum. Furthermore, the direction and angle of the hot air flow are adjusted as the inner drum rotates and tumbles the garments, ensuring that all surfaces of the garments are evenly exposed to the hot air. This design also assists the drying system of the garment care device in drying the garments, ensuring continuous circulation of hot air within the inner drum. Compared to traditional radiator drying, this invention utilizes flowing hot air to dry the garments more effectively. Warming clothes offers advantages in heat uniformity, drying efficiency, and drying effect, achieving thorough drying and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the hot air generator warms clothes after dehydration, solving the problem of hand discomfort caused by the temperature difference between clothes and body when removing clothes in cold weather. Pre-warming also reduces wrinkles during drying. The hot air generator can also warm clothes after drying or before wearing, effectively improving comfort. The inner drum of this invention provides multiple functions, including assisted drying, rapid drying, and warming / protecting clothes, optimizing and enriching the functionality of garment care devices.

[0054] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it according to the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments of the present invention are given in detail in the following embodiments and their accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0055] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0056] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the inner cylinder of the garment care device in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hot air generating device and the lifting rib installation structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0058] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hot air generating device and the lifting rib installation structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0059] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the hot air generating device and the lifting rib installation structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hot air generating device in Embodiment 1 of the present invention rotating with the inner cylinder to a specific position to provide a specific wind direction angle;

[0061] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the control of the inner cylinder to rotate forward and backward to form a swinging motion in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the heating method for the inner cylinder of the garment care device in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0063] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the control of the inner cylinder rotation in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0064] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the control of the inner cylinder rotation in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0065] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of the heating method for the inner cylinder of the garment care device in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0066] Figure 11 This is a flowchart of the process for controlling the start-up of the hot air generating device in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0067] In the picture:

[0068] 10. Inner cylinder; 101. Hot air generator; 11. Heating module; 111. Heating chamber; 112. Heating element; 12. Fan module; 13. One-way ventilation valve; 14. Wiring structure; 15. Lifting rib; 151. Air inlet; 16. Inner cylinder side wall; 20. Flange; 30. Electrical connection module. Detailed Implementation

[0069] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0070] In the accompanying drawings, shapes and dimensions may be enlarged for clarity, and the same reference numerals will be used in all figures to indicate the same or similar parts.

[0071] In the following description, terms such as center, thickness, height, length, front, back, rear, left, right, top, bottom, upper, and lower are defined relative to the structure shown in the accompanying drawings. In particular, "height" corresponds to the dimension from top to bottom, "width" corresponds to the dimension from left to right, and "depth" corresponds to the dimension from front to back. These are relative concepts and may vary depending on their location and usage. Therefore, these or other orientations should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0072] Terms involving attachment, connection, etc. (e.g., “connection” and “attachment”) refer to the relationship in which these structures are directly or indirectly fixed or attached to each other through an intermediate structure, as well as movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless otherwise explicitly stated.

[0073] Example 1

[0074] This invention provides an inner tube for a garment care device, combined with... Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes:

[0075] Inner cylinder 10, which includes inner cylinder sidewall 16;

[0076] It also includes a hot air generator 101, which is installed on the inner cylinder sidewall 16 to provide hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10;

[0077] The hot air generating device 101 includes a heating module 11 and a fan module 12;

[0078] The heating module 11 has a heating cavity 111 formed inside it, and the heating cavity 111 is connected to the fan module 12 and the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10. When the fan module 12 blows air into the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10, the heating module 11 is configured to heat the gas in the heating cavity 111 to form hot air.

[0079] The electrical connection module 30 has one end electrically connected to the hot air generator 101 to supply power to the hot air generator 101 and transmit control signals. In this embodiment, the electrical connection module 30 adopts the device for supplying power inside the drum of a drum washing machine from the invention patent with application number 2024102367589 to supply power to the hot air generator 101.

[0080] The inner cylinder 10 is rotatable, and the hot air generating device 101 can rotate with the inner cylinder 10 to provide multiple airflow directions to the clothes inside the cylinder.

[0081] In this embodiment, a hot air generator 101 is provided on the inner drum side wall 16 to provide hot air to the inner environment of the inner drum 10. Specifically, the fan module 12 supplies air to the heating chamber 111 of the heating module 11 to heat the air in the heating chamber 111 and generate hot air. The hot air is then delivered to the inner environment of the inner drum 10. In addition, the direction and angle of the hot air are switched while the inner drum 10 rotates and flips the clothes, so that all surfaces of the clothes can be evenly contacted by the hot air.

[0082] First, this setting assists the drying system of the garment care device in drying the clothes, allowing the hot air inside the inner drum 10 to circulate continuously. Compared with traditional heating to dry clothes, this embodiment has advantages in heat uniformity, drying efficiency and drying effect by drying clothes with adjustable and flowing hot air, achieving comprehensive drying of clothes and improving the user experience.

[0083] Secondly, the hot air generator 101 can warm the clothes before drying after dehydration, which solves the problem of hand discomfort caused by the large temperature difference between the clothes and body when taking out clothes in cold weather. At the same time, the operation of warming the clothes before drying can reduce the wrinkles that occur when drying clothes.

[0084] Furthermore, the hot air generator 101 can also warm clothes after drying or before wearing them, which can effectively improve body comfort.

[0085] The inner cylinder 10 in this embodiment can have multiple functions, including assisting in drying clothes, quickly drying clothes, and warming and protecting clothes, thus optimizing and enriching the functions of the garment care device.

[0086] In one embodiment, the heating module 11 further includes a heating element 112, which is installed in the heating cavity 111 and extends along the airflow direction to improve the heating efficiency and heating effect of the heating cavity 111; preferably, the heating element 112 is a heating tube, heating plate, or heating wire, etc.

[0087] In one embodiment, the fan module 12 includes a fan impeller, a fan housing, and a fan motor. One end of the fan housing is connected to the heating chamber 111, and the other end is connected to the air supply pipe. The fan motor drives the fan impeller to rotate so as to deliver air from the air supply pipe to the heating chamber 111.

[0088] In some embodiments, the hot air generating device 101 rotates with the inner cylinder 10 to any position to provide different airflow angles, thereby achieving adjustment and control of various hot air outlet modes; that is, the inner cylinder 10 can drive the hot air generating device 101 to rotate to a specific position to form a specific airflow angle; this embodiment combines Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 The arrows on the side of the inner cylinder 10 indicate the rotation direction of the inner cylinder 10, and the arrows inside the inner cylinder 10 indicate the air outlet direction of the hot air generator 101. For example, the inner cylinder 10 can rotate the hot air generator 101 to the position shown in Figure (a) to provide hot air for a specific time, then rotate the inner cylinder 10 to the position shown in Figure (b) to change the hot air outlet angle and continue to provide hot air for a specific time, and then rotate to the position shown in Figure (c) to continue switching the hot air outlet angle. It should be noted that... Figure 5 Only some rotational positions are shown. It should be understood that the hot air generating device 101 can rotate with the inner cylinder 10 to any position to provide different airflow angles.

[0089] More preferably, in other embodiments, the hot air generating device 101 continuously provides hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10 during its rotation. That is, while the inner cylinder 10 remains in a rotating state during the operation of the hot air generating device 101, the air direction angle of the hot air generating device 101 is constantly changed while the clothes are being turned over, so as to ensure that the clothes can be in more comprehensive contact with the hot air, thereby making the clothes more evenly heated. By using evenly adjustable hot air to dry and heat the clothes, and in conjunction with the turning of the inner cylinder 10, the clothes can be heated evenly, and the flow of hot air makes it easier to accelerate the heating of the clothes, greatly shortening the user's waiting time. In cold and humid weather, clothes can be quickly dried or heated to a specific temperature in a very short time, so that users can wear dry and warm clothes in time.

[0090] In some embodiments, the device further includes a damper assembly facing the inner environment of the inner drum 10, used to switch the communication state between the heating chamber 111 and the inner environment of the inner drum 10. Specifically, when the hot air generator 101 is needed for auxiliary heating or warming clothes, the damper assembly is controlled to open the air duct, allowing the hot airflow in the heating chamber 111 to enter the inner drum 10; when the garment care device performs a washing program, the damper assembly is controlled to close the air duct, sealing the hot air generator 101 to prevent wash water from entering the hot air generator 101 and damaging the heating module 11 and the fan module 12.

[0091] Furthermore, the damper assembly is a one-way vent valve 13, used to isolate the heating chamber 111 from the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10 when the hot air generator 101 stops working; specifically, the one-way vent valve 13 is used to restrict the one-way flow of hot air, that is, only allows hot air to flow from the heating chamber 111 to the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10, preventing the humid and hot air in the inner cylinder 10 from directly entering the hot air generator 101; the one-way vent valve 13 has a simple structure, small size and convenient installation, does not occupy too much space, and has a long service life, and does not require frequent maintenance or replacement of parts after installation.

[0092] In some embodiments, it further includes: at least one lifting rib 15, the lifting rib 15 being detachably installed on the inner cylinder sidewall 16, and the hot air generating device 101 being disposed within at least one of the lifting ribs 15.

[0093] Combination Figures 1-5 As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting rib 15 is detachably installed on the inner drum side wall 16, and the hot air generating device 101 is disposed inside the lifting rib 15. On the one hand, by effectively utilizing the internal space of the lifting rib 15, the influence of the hot air generating device 101 on the washing capacity of the inner drum 10 is avoided. On the other hand, this arrangement can effectively prevent the hot air generating device 101 from getting tangled with clothes when the inner drum 10 is performing the washing mode.

[0094] Furthermore, an air inlet 151 is provided on the surface of the lifting rib 15. When the hot air generating device 101 is installed on the lifting rib 15, the damper assembly is embedded in the air inlet 151, which optimizes the installation structure and improves the smoothness of hot air delivery.

[0095] In some preferred embodiments, at least two of the one-way vent valves 13 are provided. In this embodiment, for example... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, two one-way ventilation valves 13 are provided, and correspondingly, two air inlets 151 are provided on the surface of the lifting rib 15 to increase the hot air volume and further enhance the airflow speed, thereby improving the heating efficiency.

[0096] In some embodiments, the inner cylinder 10 has a plurality of lifting ribs 15 on its sidewall, and at least one lifting rib 15 is provided with the hot air generating device 101; for example, in this embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 The arrows on the side of the inner cylinder 10 indicate the rotation direction of the inner cylinder 10, and the arrows inside the inner cylinder 10 indicate the air outlet direction of the hot air generator 101. When the hot air generator 101 is arranged only in the first lifting rib 15a, as the first lifting rib 15a drives the hot air generator 101 to switch from the position in Figure (a) to the position in Figure (b) and then to the position in Figure (c), when the hot air generator 101 changes its air outlet angle, the second lifting rib 15b and the third lifting rib 15c can tumble the clothes at the bottom of the inner cylinder 10, working together to ensure that the clothes are heated evenly, thus improving the efficiency of drying and warming clothes. The hot air generator 101 can also be arranged in multiple lifting ribs 15, or the hot air generator 101 can be arranged in each lifting rib 15.

[0097] The layout of the hot air generating device 101 can be appropriately set and adjusted with reference to the cylindrical shape and overall thermal balance structure of the garment care device, so as to match the performance execution parameters of different models of garment care devices.

[0098] In some embodiments, the device further includes a position sensor to sense the position of the lifting rib 15 as it rotates with the inner cylinder 10, so as to determine the wind direction angle of the hot air generator 101 and switch the working state of the hot air generator 101 according to the position of the lifting rib 15.

[0099] Since the fan module 12 is installed on the inner cylinder 10, meaning the fan module 12 is in a humid environment, in some embodiments, a condensation and dehumidification air duct is provided between the fan module 12 and the inner cylinder 10. Specifically, a condenser is installed in the air supply pipe of the fan module 12 to condense and dehumidify the humid air or the hot and humid air in the drying cycle, thereby improving the drying efficiency and drying effect, and extending the service life of the hot air generator 101.

[0100] In some embodiments, the other end of the electrical connection module passes through the bottom wall of the inner cylinder 10 and connects to the wiring harness located inside the flange 20; further, it also includes a wiring structure 14, with one end of the wiring structure 14 extending into the lifting rib 15 and connecting to the hot air generator 101. One end of the electrical connection module passes through the wiring structure 14 to be electrically connected to the heating module 11 and the fan module 12, and the other end passes through the bottom wall of the inner cylinder 10 to be connected to the wiring harness located inside the flange 20. On the one hand, this facilitates the straightening of the wiring harness and prevents the electrical connection module from bending or tangling. On the other hand, the wiring structure 14 can also provide a good waterproof effect.

[0101] Example 2

[0102] This invention provides a garment care device cylinder assembly that can supply hot air, combined with... Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the outer cylinder, the inner cylinder comprising:

[0103] Inner cylinder 10, which includes inner cylinder sidewall 16;

[0104] It also includes a hot air generating device 101, which is installed on the inner cylinder side wall 16 to provide hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10;

[0105] The hot air generating device 101 includes a heating module 11 and a fan module 12;

[0106] The heating module 11 has a heating cavity 111 formed inside it, and the heating cavity 111 is connected to the fan module 12 and the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10. When the fan module 12 blows air into the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10, the heating module 11 is configured to heat the gas in the heating cavity 111 to form hot air.

[0107] An electrical connection module, one end of which is electrically connected to the hot air generator 101, is used to supply power to the hot air generator 101 and transmit control signals.

[0108] The inner cylinder 10 is rotatable, and the hot air generating device 101 can rotate with the inner cylinder 10 to provide multiple airflow directions to the clothes inside the cylinder.

[0109] In this embodiment, a hot air generator 101 is provided on the inner drum side wall 16 to provide hot air to the inner environment of the inner drum 10. Specifically, the fan module 12 delivers air to the heating chamber 111 of the heating module 11 to heat the air in the heating chamber 111 and form hot air. The hot air is then delivered to the inner environment of the inner drum 10. In addition, the direction and angle of the hot air are switched while the inner drum 10 rotates and flips the clothes, so that all surfaces of the clothes can be evenly contacted by the hot air.

[0110] First, this setting assists the drying system of the garment care device in drying the clothes, allowing the hot airflow inside the inner drum 10 to circulate continuously. Compared with traditional heating to dry clothes, this embodiment uses adjustable, flowing warm air to dry clothes, which has advantages in heat uniformity, drying efficiency and drying effect, achieving complete drying of clothes and improving the user experience.

[0111] Secondly, the hot air generator 101 can warm the clothes before drying after dehydration, which solves the problem of hand discomfort caused by the large temperature difference between the clothes and body when taking out clothes in cold weather. At the same time, the operation of warming the clothes before drying can reduce the wrinkles that occur when drying clothes.

[0112] Furthermore, the hot air generator 101 can also warm clothes after drying or before wearing them, which can effectively improve body comfort.

[0113] The inner cylinder 10 in this embodiment can have multiple functions, including assisting in drying clothes, quickly drying clothes, and warming and protecting clothes, thus optimizing and enriching the functions of the garment care device.

[0114] In some embodiments, the device further includes a temperature detection device for detecting the internal ambient temperature of the inner cylinder 10, so as to adjust the heating mode of the heating module 11; wherein the heating mode includes heating power and heating time. On the one hand, after the hot air generator 101 is activated, the ambient temperature inside the inner cylinder 10 will change accordingly, and the heating power and heating time of the heating module 11 can be adjusted according to the ambient temperature inside the inner cylinder 10 and the human comfort temperature. For example, the heating power of the heating module 11 can be adjusted so that the temperature of the hot air generated to warm clothes is within the range that the human body feels comfortable. On the other hand, if the clothes are to be dried, the appropriate warming temperature needs to be set according to different materials to prevent high-temperature gas from damaging the clothes.

[0115] In some embodiments, the temperature detection device is disposed in the inner cylinder 10; specifically, the temperature detection device may be disposed in the inner cylinder sidewall 16; further, the temperature detection device may be installed inside the lifting rib 15. In still other embodiments, the temperature detection device is disposed in the outer cylinder; specifically, the temperature detection device is installed on the inner sidewall of the outer cylinder and faces the inner cylinder 10.

[0116] Example 3

[0117] Embodiments of the present invention also include a garment care device, combined with Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes the inner drum 10 of the garment care device described in Embodiment 1 or the drum assembly of the garment care device described in Embodiment 2. In some embodiments, the garment care device can be used as a washing machine; in others, as a washer-dryer combo; and in still others, as a clothes dryer.

[0118] The present invention provides hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10 by setting a hot air generating device 101 on the inner cylinder side wall 16. Specifically, the fan module 12 delivers air to the heating chamber 111 of the heating module 11 to heat the air in the heating chamber 111 to form hot air. The hot air is then delivered to the internal environment of the inner cylinder 10. In addition, the direction and angle of the hot air are switched while the inner cylinder 10 rotates and flips the clothes, so that all surfaces of the clothes can be evenly contacted by the hot air.

[0119] On the one hand, this setting can assist the drying system of the garment care device in drying the clothes, so that the hot airflow in the inner drum 10 can be continuously circulated. Compared with the traditional heating system for drying clothes, the present invention has advantages in heat uniformity, drying efficiency and drying effect by drying clothes with adjustable and flowing warm air, achieving comprehensive drying of clothes and improving the user experience.

[0120] On the other hand, the hot air generator 101 can warm the clothes before drying after dehydration, which solves the problem of hand discomfort caused by the large temperature difference between the clothes and body when taking out clothes in cold weather. At the same time, the operation of warming clothes before drying can reduce wrinkles that occur when clothes are dried. The hot air generator 101 can also perform the operation of warming clothes after drying or before wearing, which can effectively improve the body's comfort.

[0121] The inner cylinder 10 of the present invention can have multiple functions such as assisting in drying clothes, quick drying clothes, and warming and protecting clothes, thus optimizing and enriching the functions of the garment care device.

[0122] Furthermore, it also includes a flange 20, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cylinder 10 to transmit rotational driving force to the inner cylinder 10.

[0123] Specifically, the electrical connection module 30 is located at one end of the flange 20, and the wiring terminal of the electrical connection module 30 passes through the hollow part inside the flange 20 and is connected to the wiring structure 14; wherein, the electrical connection module 30 is configured to maintain power supply to the hot air generator 101 through the wiring structure 14 during the rotation of the inner cylinder 10 driven by the flange 20.

[0124] In this embodiment, the electrical connection module 30 can supply power to the hot air generator 101 installed in the inner cylinder 10 while the inner cylinder 10 is rotating. The heating module 11 heats and generates hot air, and the fan module 12 drives the hot air to flow into the inner environment of the inner cylinder 10, thereby improving the heating efficiency and heating effect. Furthermore, the arrangement of the wiring terminals of the electrical connection module 30 passing through the hollow part inside the flange 20 can effectively prevent the wires from getting tangled during rotation. Its structure is simple, its operation is stable, and its reliability is high.

[0125] Example 4

[0126] The present invention also includes a method for heating the inner cylinder of a garment care device, combined with... Figures 1-11 As shown, the garment care device configured as described in Example 3 performs the following steps:

[0127] S41. Start command; wherein the command is a drying / tumble drying / warming command; wherein, in some embodiments, the drying / tumble drying / warming command can be automatically triggered after the washing program ends, increasing the temperature of the clothes with hot air to optimize the clothes drying experience; in some embodiments, the need to trigger the drying / tumble drying / warming command is determined by judging whether auxiliary heating is needed in the drying program, so as to assist the drying system in drying the clothes, that is, the hot airflow in the inner drum can obtain continuous circulation, increasing the advantages in heat uniformity, drying efficiency and drying effect; in some embodiments, the need to trigger the tumble drying / warming command is determined by obtaining the time the clothes are temporarily stored in the inner drum after drying, for example, when the clothes are not taken out for a long time after drying, warming is performed before taking out the clothes, or when the temporary storage time reaches a preset time, the tumble drying / warming command is automatically triggered; in some embodiments, the tumble drying / warming command can be manually input, for example: when the user needs to warm the clothes, he can put the clothes into the inner drum, thereby triggering the clothes warming button on the control panel.

[0128] S42. Control the start of the hot air generating device, the heating module heats the air, and the fan module drives the hot air to flow into the inner environment of the inner cylinder to form hot air;

[0129] S43. Control the inner cylinder to rotate in order to adjust the air outlet angle of the hot air generator.

[0130] To further optimize the intelligent control of the drying and warming programs, in some implementations, the step of controlling the start-up of the hot air generator also includes:

[0131] Obtain information about the clothing inside the inner drum; wherein, the clothing information includes clothing weight and clothing type;

[0132] The heating mode of the heating module is determined based on the clothing information; wherein, the heating mode includes heating power and heating time.

[0133] In some embodiments, the step of controlling the rotation of the inner cylinder includes:

[0134] When the hot air generator provides hot air, the inner cylinder is controlled to rotate in both directions to create a swinging motion.

[0135] For example: Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 The arrows on the sides of the inner cylinder 10 indicate the direction of rotation of the inner cylinder 10, and the arrows inside the inner cylinder 10 indicate the direction of air outlet of the hot air generator. Figure 6Taking the installation of a hot air generator in the first lifting rib 15a as an example, when the inner drum 10 rotates clockwise, the first lifting rib 15a rotates from position (c) to position (e). Then, the inner drum 10 rotates counterclockwise and rotates from position (e) to position (c) to complete one swinging motion. During this process, the hot air generator in the first lifting rib 15a provides hot airflow at different angles to the clothes at the bottom of the drum. At the same time, it works in conjunction with the second lifting rib 15b and the third lifting rib 15c to tumble the clothes at the bottom of the inner drum 10. This not only disperses the clothes at the bottom of the drum but also changes the air outlet angle so that the hot airflow can evenly reach all surfaces of the clothes, thereby improving drying efficiency and drying effect.

[0136] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 As shown, it also includes the following steps:

[0137] S4311. Obtain clothing information inside the inner tube; wherein, the clothing information includes clothing weight and clothing type;

[0138] S4312. Match the working mode of the swinging motion according to the clothing information; wherein, the working mode includes swinging amplitude and swinging frequency.

[0139] For example, when the weight of the clothing exceeds the predetermined weight range, the swing amplitude of the inner drum can be increased.

[0140] In some other implementations, the steps include:

[0141] When the hot air generating device provides hot air, the inner cylinder is controlled to maintain rotation at a preset speed.

[0142] This embodiment utilizes uniform and adjustable hot air to dry and heat clothes while the inner drum continuously rotates the clothes, ensuring that the clothes are heated evenly. In a very short time, the clothes can be quickly warmed to a comfortable temperature for the human body, allowing users to put on dry and warm clothes in a timely manner.

[0143] In some preferred embodiments, the inner drum is controlled to rotate at a low frequency to ensure that the clothes are heated evenly.

[0144] In some other preferred embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, the step of controlling the rotation of the inner cylinder further includes:

[0145] S4321. Obtain information about the clothing inside the inner tube; wherein, the clothing information includes clothing weight and clothing type;

[0146] S4322. Match the rotation state of the inner tube body according to the clothing information; wherein, the rotation state includes rotation speed and start / stop state.

[0147] After the hot air generator is started, the ambient temperature inside the inner drum will change. Therefore, in order to further improve the drying and warming effect, in some implementations, such as... Figure 10 As shown, it also includes the following steps:

[0148] S44. Detect the ambient temperature inside the inner cylinder;

[0149] S45. Adjust the heating mode of the heating module according to the internal ambient temperature and the preset temperature; wherein, the heating mode includes heating power and heating time.

[0150] The preset temperature is a temperature range that the human body can accept and feel comfortable. For example, when the indoor temperature is higher than the preset temperature, the heating power of the heating module is reduced or the heating time of the heating module is shortened so that the temperature of the hot air generated to dry the clothes is within the temperature range that the human body can accept.

[0151] In some implementations, such as Figure 11 As shown, before starting the hot air generator, the following steps are also included:

[0152] S421. Obtain the current position of the hot air generator;

[0153] S422. Determine whether the current position is within the preset start position range;

[0154] S423. If so, then control the hot air generator to start;

[0155] S424. If not, control the inner cylinder to continue rotating until the hot air generator is adjusted to the preset start-up position range.

[0156] This embodiment provides hot air to the inner environment of the inner drum by setting a hot air generator on the side wall of the inner drum. Specifically, the fan module delivers air to the heating chamber of the heating module to heat the air and form hot air. The hot air is then delivered to the inner environment of the inner drum. In addition, the direction and angle of the hot air are switched while the inner drum rotates and flips the clothes, so that all surfaces of the clothes can be evenly contacted by the hot air.

[0157] On the one hand, this setting can assist the drying system of the garment care device in drying the clothes, so that the hot airflow in the inner drum can be continuously circulated. Compared with the traditional heating system for drying clothes, the present invention has advantages in heat uniformity, drying efficiency and drying effect by drying clothes with adjustable and flowing warm air, achieving comprehensive drying of clothes and improving the user experience.

[0158] On the other hand, the hot air generator can warm the clothes before drying after dehydration, which solves the problem of hand discomfort caused by the large temperature difference between the clothes and body when taking out clothes in cold weather. At the same time, the pre-drying operation can reduce wrinkles when clothes are dried. The hot air generator can also warm the clothes after drying or before wearing them, which can effectively improve body comfort.

[0159] The inner cylinder of the present invention can have multiple functions such as assisting in drying clothes, quick drying clothes, and warming and protecting clothes, thus optimizing and enriching the functions of clothing care devices.

[0160] Although embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. An inner cylinder of a garment care device, characterized in that, include: Inner cylinder, which includes inner cylinder sidewalls; It also includes a hot air generating device, which is installed on the side wall of the inner cylinder to provide hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder; The hot air generating device includes a heating module and a fan module; The heating module has a heating cavity that connects the fan module and the internal environment of the inner cylinder. When the fan module blows air into the internal environment of the inner cylinder, the heating module is configured to heat the gas in the heating cavity to form hot air. An electrical connection module, one end of which is electrically connected to the hot air generator, is used to supply power to the hot air generator and transmit control signals; The inner cylinder is rotatable, and the hot air generating device can rotate with the inner cylinder to provide multiple airflow directions into the cylinder.

2. The inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The hot air generating device continuously supplies hot air to the internal environment of the inner cylinder during the rotation of the inner cylinder.

3. The inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The hot air generating device also includes a damper assembly, which faces the inner environment of the inner cylinder to switch the communication state between the heating chamber and the inner environment of the inner cylinder.

4. The inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The damper assembly is a one-way ventilation valve used to isolate the heating chamber from the internal environment of the inner cylinder when the hot air generator stops working.

5. The inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one lifting rib is provided, which is detachably installed on the side wall of the inner cylinder, and the hot air generating device is provided inside at least one of the lifting ribs.

6. The inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: An air inlet is provided on the surface of the lifting rib, and the damper assembly is embedded in the air inlet.

7. The inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A position sensor is used to sense the position of the lifting rib as it rotates with the inner cylinder.

8. The inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A condensation and dehumidification air duct is provided between the fan module and the inner cylinder.

9. A garment care device, characterized in that, It includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A method for heating the inner cylinder of a garment care device, characterized in that, The process includes configuring the garment care device as described in claim 9 to perform the following steps: Startup command; The hot air generator is started, the heating module heats the air, and the fan module drives the hot air to flow into the inner environment of the inner cylinder to form hot air. Control the rotation of the inner cylinder to adjust the air outlet angle of the hot air generator.

11. The method for heating the inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: When the hot air generator provides hot air, the inner cylinder is controlled to rotate in both directions to create a swinging motion.

12. The method for heating the inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 11, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: Obtain information about the clothing inside the inner tube; wherein, the clothing information includes clothing weight and clothing type; The working mode of the swinging motion is matched according to the clothing information; wherein, the working mode includes swing amplitude and swing frequency.

13. The method for heating the inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: When the hot air generating device provides hot air, the inner cylinder is controlled to rotate at a preset speed.

14. The method for heating the inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 13, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: Obtain information about the clothing inside the inner tube; wherein, the clothing information includes clothing weight and clothing type; The rotation speed of the inner tube is matched according to the clothing information.

15. The method for heating the inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: Detect the ambient temperature inside the inner cylinder; The heating mode of the heating module is adjusted according to the internal ambient temperature and the preset temperature; wherein, the heating mode includes heating power and heating time.

16. The method for heating the inner cylinder of the garment care device as described in claim 10, characterized in that, Before controlling the start-up of the hot air generating device, the following steps are also included: Obtain the current position of the hot air generator; Determine whether the current position is within the preset start position range; If so, then control the hot air generator to start.

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