Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides clothes treatment equipment which comprises a box body, a barrel assembly, a hanging rod, an adapter and a vibration reduction assembly, and the adapter is connected to the hanging rod; the connector is arranged on the periphery of the adapter in a sleeving manner; one end of the vibration reduction assembly is connected with the barrel assembly, the other end of the vibration reduction assembly is provided with a seat sleeve, the seat sleeve is provided with a containing space, the connector is partially or wholly contained in the containing space, and the surface of the contact part of the connector and the containing space forms a spherical surface, so that the seat sleeve can universally swing relative to the connector. According to the clothes treatment equipment provided by the embodiment of the invention, when the barrel assembly vibrates and deflects, the vibration reduction assembly adapts to vibration displacement of the barrel assembly in different vibration directions through universal swing of the seat sleeve relative to the connector, and the vibration reduction assembly can have at least two rotational degrees of freedom through the universal swing mode; the vibration reduction assembly is connected to one end of the suspender, the movement smoothness is high, the clamping stagnation probability is low, and the probability that the barrel assembly collides with the box is reduced conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Taking a pulsator-type garment processing equipment as an example, with the external dimensions of the cabinet remaining unchanged, as the washing volume increases, the gap between the drum assembly and the cabinet becomes smaller and smaller. During the washing or spin-drying process, the drum assembly will vibrate and sway, and is prone to impacting the cabinet, affecting the safety of the garment processing equipment.

[0003] In related technologies, to reduce the amplitude of the drum assembly, garment processing equipment is equipped with vibration dampers. One end of the vibration damper is connected to the drum assembly, and the other end is connected to the hanger rod. When the drum assembly vibrates, the vibration damper moves accordingly to dissipate vibration energy. However, the end of the vibration damper connected to the hanger rod has limited freedom of movement. When the drum assembly vibrates violently, it cannot adapt to the vibration displacement of the drum assembly and may become stuck. Furthermore, the end of the vibration damper connected to the hanger rod experiences high wear due to friction with the hanger rod, thus reducing its service life. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a garment processing device in which the vibration damping component has sufficient freedom of movement, high smoothness of movement, and does not directly contact the hanging rod, thereby reducing the wear of the vibration damping component and extending its service life.

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device, including:

[0006] Box;

[0007] A barrel assembly is disposed inside the box body;

[0008] A boom, one end of which is connected to the bucket assembly and the other end of which is connected to the box body, the bucket assembly being suspended from the box body by a plurality of booms;

[0009] Adapter, connected to the boom;

[0010] A connector, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the adapter;

[0011] A vibration damping assembly, one end of which is connected to the bucket assembly, and the other end of which has a seat sleeve with a receiving space. A portion or all of the connector is housed in the receiving space. The surfaces of the parts of the connector and the receiving space that are in contact are formed as spherical surfaces so that the seat sleeve can swing omnidirectionally relative to the connector.

[0012] In some implementations, the connector is slidable along the extension direction of the adapter.

[0013] In some embodiments, the adapter includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion, the first protrusion and the second protrusion being arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the adapter, and the connector sliding between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0014] In some implementations, the connector is circumferentially anti-rotating with the adapter; and / or, the adapter is circumferentially anti-rotating with the boom.

[0015] In some embodiments, the adapter is sleeved on the circumferential outside of the hanging rod, and the garment handling device includes one or more fasteners that pass through the hanging rod and the adapter to connect the hanging rod and the adapter.

[0016] In some implementations, the adapter is sleeved on the circumferential outer side of the boom, the connector is provided with a through hole, the adapter passes through the through hole, the through hole is non-circular in shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the adapter is adapted to the shape of the through hole.

[0017] In some embodiments, the seat cover includes a first seat shell and a second seat shell with a split design, the first seat shell and the second seat shell being joined together along a first direction to enclose the receiving space, wherein the first direction intersects the extension direction of the adapter.

[0018] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a hollow connector connected to the circumferential outer side of the tub assembly, one end of the vibration damping assembly having a through hole, and the side wall of the connector being provided with a first deformation groove, the first deformation groove allowing the connector to contract at least partially inward so that the connector passes through the through hole, and one end of the vibration damping assembly being circumferentially rotatable around the connector.

[0019] In some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a bushing disposed in the through hole, and the connector passes through and contacts the bushing.

[0020] In some embodiments, the connector includes a rod and an elastic anti-reverse hook protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the rod. The elastic anti-reverse hook is capable of elastic deformation in the radial direction and is located at one axial end of the bushing for constraining the connector in the through hole.

[0021] In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment further includes a shock-absorbing sleeve, the bushing being inserted inside the shock-absorbing sleeve, and the outer periphery of the shock-absorbing sleeve contacting the wall of the through hole.

[0022] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the bushing is provided with a second deformation groove that extends through opposite ends of the sidewall of the bushing along the axial direction, so that the bushing can produce radial elastic deformation.

[0023] In some implementations, the vibration damping assembly includes a first moving member, a second moving member, and a friction member. The first moving member and the second moving member are connected and can rotate relative to each other about their connection point. The friction member is disposed at the rotational connection point of the first moving member and the second moving member and is used to provide frictional force to achieve vibration damping when the first moving member and the second moving member rotate relative to each other. The seat cover is a part of the first moving member or a part of the second moving member.

[0024] In some implementations, the seat cover is part of the second moving member, and the end of the first moving member away from the second moving member is connected to the bucket assembly. The first moving member is a rigid component with only one rotational degree of freedom.

[0025] In some embodiments, the first moving member includes a first connecting seat, and the second moving member includes a second connecting seat;

[0026] The first connecting seat includes a first annular portion, and the second connecting seat includes a second annular portion. The first annular portion and the second annular portion are nested together and have an annular space along the radial direction. The friction member is disposed within the annular space.

[0027] In some embodiments, the second annular portion surrounds the outer periphery of the first annular portion, and the inner surface of the second annular portion is provided with a rib protruding toward the first annular portion. The friction member has a notch that penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the friction member, and the rib is inserted into the notch.

[0028] Alternatively, the first annular portion surrounds the outer periphery of the second annular portion, the inner surface of the first annular portion has a rib protruding toward the second annular portion, the friction member has a notch that penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the friction member, and the rib is engaged in the notch.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first connecting seat includes a first end plate connected to the first annular portion, and the second connecting seat includes a second end plate connected to the second annular portion. The first end plate and the second end plate are arranged in parallel, and the first annular portion and the second annular portion are located between the first end plate and the second end plate.

[0030] The vibration damping assembly also includes a fixing member that passes through the first end plate and the second end plate.

[0031] The garment processing equipment provided in this application embodiment, when the drum assembly vibrates and sways, the vibration damping component adapts to the vibration displacement of the drum assembly in different vibration directions through the omnidirectional swing of the seat sleeve relative to the connector. This omnidirectional swing allows the vibration damping component to have at least two rotational degrees of freedom. The vibration damping component's movement at the end connected to the hanger rod is smooth with a low probability of jamming, facilitating the damping component's buffering of the drum assembly's vibration and reducing the probability of the drum assembly impacting the housing. Furthermore, the vibration damping component does not directly contact or rub against the hanger rod, reducing the probability of damage from friction and extending the service life of the vibration damping component. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0035] Figure 4 This is another structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the fit between the vibration damping components and the connectors, damping sleeves, bushings, and connectors.

[0037] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0038] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0039] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The structure shown is a cross-sectional view from the perspective of BB.

[0040] Figure 9 for Figure 7 The structure shown is a cross-sectional view from the CC perspective;

[0041] Figure 10 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the second moving part;

[0042] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the fit between the boom, adapter, and fasteners.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0044] 100 - Garment processing equipment;

[0045] 1-Box;

[0046] 2-Barrel assembly; 21-Mounting block; 2a-Connecting slot;

[0047] 3-Vibration damping component; 31-First moving part; 31a-Through hole; 311-First connecting seat; 3111-First annular portion; 3112-First end plate; 3113-First limiting structure; 3114-Second limiting structure; 32-Second moving part; 321-Second connecting seat; 3211-Second annular portion; 32111-Rib; 3212-Second end plate; 3213-Protruding structure; 322-Seat sleeve; 322a-Accommodation space; 3221-First seat shell; 3222-Second seat shell; 33-Friction component; 33a-Notch; 3a-First position; 3b-Second position; 34-Washer; 35-Fixing component;

[0048] 4-Connector; 41-Rock; 42-Elastic anti-reverse hook; 4a-First deformation groove;

[0049] 5-Adapter;

[0050] 6-Hanging rod; 61-Fastener; 62-Damping spring; 63-Damping cylinder; 64-Base support;

[0051] 7-Connector; 7a-Through hole;

[0052] 8-Bushing; 8a-Second deformation groove;

[0053] 9-Vibration damping sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0054] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0055] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this invention will not be described separately.

[0056] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0057] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0058] This application provides a garment processing device 100. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 11 The garment processing equipment 100 includes a housing 1, a drum assembly 2, a hanging rod 6, an adapter 5, a connector 7, and a vibration damping assembly 3.

[0059] It is understood that the specific form of the clothing processing equipment 100 is not limited, and it can be existing equipment such as pulsator washing machines and drum washing machines, and is not restricted here. Preferably, the vibration damping component 3 described in the embodiments of this application is more effective when used on pulsator washing machines.

[0060] The barrel assembly 2 is located inside the box body 1.

[0061] It is understood that the tub assembly 2 may include an inner tub and an outer tub, with the inner tub disposed inside the outer tub, and the space within the inner tub defining the garment handling chamber. The inner tub may be a perforated inner tub or a non-perforated inner tub. When the inner tub is a perforated inner tub, it relies on the outer tub to hold water; when the inner tub is a non-perforated inner tub, it relies on the inner tub itself to hold water. That is, the inner tub can hold both water and clothes, and during the washing process, water from the inner tub will not enter the outer tub. In some embodiments, the tub assembly 2 may only have an inner tub without an outer tub; in this case, the inner tub is a non-perforated inner tub.

[0062] The housing 1 provides housing space and protection for the drum assembly 2, isolating it from the outside environment and reducing the likelihood of dust and other impurities coming into contact with it. When the garment processing equipment 100 is subjected to impact, the housing 1 can also effectively withstand the impact, reducing the chance of damage to the drum assembly 2. In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a front panel, side panels, a bottom panel, and / or a worktable located above the drum assembly 2.

[0063] Please see Figures 1 to 4 One end of the boom 6 is connected to the bucket assembly 2, and the other end is connected to the box 1. The bucket assembly 2 is suspended from the box 1 by multiple booms 6.

[0064] Specifically, the top end of the hanging rod 6 is fixed to the housing 1, and the bottom end of the hanging rod 6 is fixed to the bucket assembly 2. There can be four hanging rods 6. The top ends of the four hanging rods 6 correspond to the four corners of the top of the housing 1, and the bottom ends of the four hanging rods 6 are fixed to the side walls of the bucket assembly 2 corresponding to the four corners of the housing 1. In this way, each hanging rod 6 can evenly distribute the weight of the bucket assembly 2, increasing the installation stability of the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0065] Understandably, when the bucket assembly 2 includes an inner bucket and an outer bucket, one end of the vibration damping component 3 can be connected to the outer bucket, and the other end can be connected to the hanger 6 via the connector 7 and the adapter 5. One end of the hanger 6 is connected to the outer bucket, and the other end is connected to the housing 1 to bear the weight of the bucket assembly 2. When the bucket assembly 2 only has an inner bucket, the bucket assembly 2 can include a water receiving tray, which is located outside the inner bucket. One end of the vibration damping component 3 is connected to the water receiving tray, and the other end is connected to the adapter 5. One end of the hanger 6 is connected to the water receiving tray, and the other end is connected to the housing 1 to bear the weight of the bucket assembly 2.

[0066] In this embodiment, the bucket assembly 2, which includes an inner bucket and an outer bucket, is used as an example for explanation.

[0067] Understandably, when the garment processing equipment is in the washing or spin-drying state, the inner tub rotates, and the clothes inside the inner tub will shift during the rotation, causing the center of gravity of the inner tub to shift. This results in the inner tub rotating eccentrically, causing the outer tub to vibrate and wobble. When the degree of eccentricity of the inner tub rotation increases, the amplitude of the outer tub will also increase, making the tub assembly more likely to collide with the cabinet, affecting the washing or spin-drying process.

[0068] The vibration damping component 3 is a structure with vibration damping function. In this embodiment, the vibration damping component 3 is used to absorb the vibration energy of the tub component 2 during washing or spin-drying, thereby reducing the vibration displacement of the tub component 2 and reducing the probability of the tub component 2 hitting the box body 1.

[0069] Please see Figure 1 The adapter 5 is connected to the boom 6. The connector 7 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the adapter 5. One end of the vibration damping component 3 is connected to the barrel assembly 2, and the other end of the vibration damping component 3 has a seat 322. The seat 322 has a receiving space 322a. Part or all of the connector 7 is housed in the receiving space 322a. The surfaces of the parts where the connector 7 and the receiving space 322a are in contact are formed as spherical surfaces so that the seat 322 can swing omnidirectionally relative to the connector 7.

[0070] In other words, the vibration damping component 3 is not directly connected to the hanger 6, but is connected to the hanger 6 through the connector 7 and the adapter 5. The adapter 5 can isolate the hanger 6 and the vibration damping component 3, reducing the wear and tear on the vibration damping component 3.

[0071] It should be noted that the shape of connector 7 is not limited. It can be a spherical structure or a combination of spherical structure and other structures. For example, connector 7 is a spherical structure.

[0072] Understandably, connector 7 can be made of the same material as seat 322, and adapter 5 can also reduce the chance of wear and tear from direct contact between connector 7 and hanger 6.

[0073] The fact that the seat cover 322 can swing in all directions relative to the connector 7 means that the seat cover 322 can rotate freely around the connector 7 in random directions in three-dimensional space.

[0074] Specifically, when the garment processing equipment 100 is in the washing or spin-drying state, the tub assembly 2 transmits vibration energy to the vibration damping component 3. Under the action of vibration, the seat cover 322 swings in all directions relative to the connector 7 to adapt to the changes in different vibration directions of the tub assembly 2. In addition, the vibration of the tub assembly 2 can also force the vibration damping component 3 to absorb vibration energy and suppress the vibration amplitude of the tub assembly 2.

[0075] Taking a pulsator-type garment processing equipment as an example, with the external dimensions of the cabinet remaining unchanged, as the washing volume increases, the gap between the drum assembly and the cabinet becomes smaller and smaller. During the washing or spin-drying process, the drum assembly will vibrate and sway, and is prone to impacting the cabinet, affecting the safety of the garment processing equipment.

[0076] In related technologies, to reduce the amplitude of the drum assembly, garment processing equipment is equipped with vibration dampers. One end of the vibration damper is connected to the drum assembly, and the other end is connected to the hanger rod. When the drum assembly vibrates, it moves along with it to dissipate vibration energy. However, the end of the vibration damper connected to the hanger rod has limited freedom of movement. When the drum assembly vibrates violently, it cannot adapt to the vibration displacement of the drum assembly and may become stuck. Furthermore, the end of the vibration damper connected to the hanger rod experiences high wear due to friction with the hanger rod, thus reducing its service life.

[0077] The garment processing equipment 100 provided in this application embodiment, when the drum assembly 2 vibrates and sways, the vibration damping component 3 adapts to the vibration displacement of the drum assembly 2 in different vibration directions through the omnidirectional swing of the seat sleeve 322 relative to the connector 7. The omnidirectional swing allows the vibration damping component 3 to have at least two rotational degrees of freedom. The vibration damping component 3 has high smoothness of movement at the end connected to the hanging rod 6 and low probability of jamming, which facilitates the vibration damping component 3 to buffer the vibration of the drum assembly 2 and reduces the probability of the drum assembly 2 hitting the housing 1. In addition, the vibration damping component 3 does not directly contact and rub against the hanging rod 6, which can reduce the probability of damage to the vibration damping component 3 due to friction with the hanging rod 6 and extend the service life of the vibration damping component 3.

[0078] Understandably, the adapter 5 can be made of wear-resistant material, and the structural strength of the adapter 5 can be lower than that of the hanger 6, in order to reduce the probability of wear on the vibration damping component 3.

[0079] For example, the extension direction of the adapter 5 can be consistent with the length direction of the boom 6.

[0080] Understandably, the boom 6 can also be equipped with a vibration damping structure to buffer the vibration of the bucket assembly 2. For example, please refer to... Figure 1 The garment processing equipment 100 includes a damping cylinder 63, a base support 64 disposed at the bottom end of the hanging rod 6, and a vibration damping spring 62. The vibration damping spring 62 passes through the hanging rod 6 and is clamped between the damping cylinder 63 and the base support 64. A connecting groove 2a is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the bottom end of the tub assembly 2, and the connecting groove 2a is sleeved on the damping cylinder 63. Specifically, the damping cylinder 63 is sleeved on the hanging rod 6, and the vibration damping spring 62 is a compression spring. One end of the vibration damping spring 62 is connected to the bottom end of the damping cylinder 63, and the other end abuts against the base support 64. In this way, when the tub assembly 2 vibrates during washing or spin-drying, the vibration damping spring 62 slides up and down along the hanging rod 6 to absorb the longitudinal vibration energy of the tub assembly 2, thereby reducing the vibration noise of the cabinet 1 and increasing the operational stability of the garment processing equipment 100.

[0081] The number of vibration damping components 3 is unlimited; for example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 There are four vibration damping components 3. One end of each vibration damping component 3 is connected to the bucket assembly 2, and the other end is connected to the hanging rod 6. Thus, the vibration damping components 3 can evenly and fully buffer the vibration of the bucket assembly 2 from different directions, increase the vibration damping effect, and improve the operational safety of the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0082] It is understandable that there may or may not be relative movement between the connector 7 and the adapter 5.

[0083] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The connector 7 can slide along the extension direction of the adapter 5.

[0084] In other words, the seat cover 322 can also slide along the extension direction of the adapter 5 under the drive of the connector 7.

[0085] Specifically, when the bucket assembly 2 vibrates and wobbles, under the action of vibration, the connector 7 slides up and down along the extension direction of the adapter 5, thereby driving the seat 322 to slide up and down along the extension direction of the adapter 5. At the same time, the seat 322 can also swing around the connector 7 in all directions to adapt to the vibration displacement of the bucket assembly 2 in different vibration directions. In this embodiment, the seat 322 has both the degree of freedom to swing around the connector 7 in all directions and the degree of freedom to slide. The range of motion of the seat 322 is larger, which can further reduce the probability of the seat 322 getting stuck, increase the reliability of the vibration damping component 3, facilitate the buffering of the vibration of the bucket assembly 2, and reduce the probability of the bucket assembly 2 hitting the box 1.

[0086] There are no restrictions on the method of achieving the sliding limit of connector 7.

[0087] In some embodiments, the adapter 5 includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the adapter 5, and the connector 7 slides between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0088] In this embodiment, the first protrusion and the second protrusion can limit the sliding stroke of the connector 7 and the seat 322 between the first protrusion and the second protrusion, which facilitates the limiting of the sliding of the other end of the vibration damping component 3, reduces the probability that the other end of the vibration damping component 3 will disengage from the adapter 5 and directly contact the rod 6 and be worn when sliding, and increases the working reliability of the vibration damping component 3.

[0089] In some embodiments, the connector 7 and the adapter 5 are circumferentially anti-rotationally engaged.

[0090] In other words, connector 7 will not rotate around the circumference of adapter 5.

[0091] It is understandable that the seat cover 322 can oscillate in all directions around the connector 7, thus having sufficient rotational freedom to prevent motion jamming, without needing to rotate circumferentially around the adapter 5 under the influence of the connector 7. In this embodiment, the connector 7 and the adapter 5 are engaged in a circumferential anti-rotation fit, which facilitates the increase of the motion stability of the seat cover 322, thereby increasing the vibration damping reliability of the vibration damping assembly 3.

[0092] In some embodiments, the adapter 5 and the boom 6 are engaged in a circumferential anti-rotation fit.

[0093] In other words, the adapter 5 will not rotate around the circumference of the boom 6, and there will be no relative rotation between the adapter 5 and the boom 6.

[0094] Understandably, the seat cover 322 can oscillate around the connector 7, thus possessing sufficient rotational freedom to prevent motion jamming, without requiring the adapter 5 to rotate the connector 7 and then the seat cover 322. In this embodiment, the adapter 5 and the hanger 6 are engaged in a circumferential anti-rotation fit, which increases the motion stability of the seat cover 322 and reduces the probability of damage to the adapter 5 and the hanger 6 due to motion friction.

[0095] In some examples, the connector 7 and the adapter 5 are circumferentially anti-rotating, and the adapter 5 and the boom 6 are circumferentially anti-rotating. Thus, when the barrel assembly 2 vibrates and sways, the damping assembly 3 only swings omnidirectionally relative to the connector 7 through the seat 322. The connector 7 will not rotate around the adapter 5, and the adapter 5 will not rotate around the boom 6, resulting in higher motion stability of the damping assembly 3.

[0096] In an embodiment where the connector 7 can slide along the extension direction of the adapter 5, the connector 7 and the adapter 5 are circumferentially anti-rotating, and the adapter 5 and the rod 6 are circumferentially anti-rotating. When the barrel assembly 2 vibrates and sways, the damping assembly 3 has at least three degrees of freedom of motion at one end of the seat 322, namely, the degree of freedom of the seat 322 to swing relative to the connector 7 (equivalent to two rotational degrees of freedom) and the sliding degree of freedom. There is no relative rotation between the connector 7, the adapter 5, and the rod 6, and the damping assembly 3 has high motion stability.

[0097] It is understandable that there may be no relative sliding between the adapter 5 and the boom 6.

[0098] There are no restrictions on the method by which there is neither relative sliding nor relative rotation between the adapter 5 and the boom 6.

[0099] For example, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 The adapter 5 is sleeved on the outer circumferential side of the hanging rod 6. The garment handling equipment 100 includes one or more fasteners 61, which pass through the hanging rod 6 and the adapter 5 to realize the connection between the hanging rod 6 and the adapter 5.

[0100] In this embodiment, the adapter 5 and the hanger 6 are connected by fastener 61, so that there is no relative sliding or rotation between the adapter 5 and the hanger 6. While increasing the motion stability of the vibration damping component 3, it can also reduce the probability of motion friction between the adapter 5 and the hanger 6. The adapter 5 and the hanger 6 together provide motion support for the vibration damping component 3 and the connector 7.

[0101] The specific structure of fastener 61 is not limited; it can be a rivet, screw, etc., and there are no restrictions here.

[0102] Of course, in some embodiments, the adapter 5 can also achieve sliding limitation of the connector 7 by means of fasteners 61, without the need to provide the first protrusion and the second protrusion. For example, there are two fasteners 61, which are respectively provided at both ends of the axial direction of the adapter 5. While connecting the rod 6 to the adapter 5, the fasteners 61 can also achieve sliding limitation of the connector 7, thus reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the adapter 5.

[0103] The method of achieving anti-rotation engagement between connector 7 and adapter 5 is not limited.

[0104] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figures 5 to 7 The adapter 5 is sleeved on the outer circumferential side of the rod 6. The connector 7 is provided with a through hole 7a. The adapter 5 passes through the through hole 7a. The through hole 7a is non-circular in shape. The cross-sectional shape of the adapter 5 is adapted to the shape of the through hole 7a.

[0105] In this embodiment, by setting the shape of the through hole 7a of the connector 7 and the cross-sectional shape of the adapter 5, the anti-rotation fit between the connector 7 and the adapter 5 is achieved without the need for additional auxiliary structures, making the fit between the connector 7 and the adapter 5 simpler and more reliable.

[0106] It should be noted that the shape of the through hole 7a is not circular. The non-circular shape can be a polygon, a shape formed by multiple curve segments with different curvatures, a shape formed by at least one curve segment and at least one straight line segment, etc. The cross-sectional shape of the adapter 5 is adapted to the shape of the through hole 7a, so that there is no relative rotation between the adapter 5 and the connector 7.

[0107] For example, the through hole 7a is generally rectangular in shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the adapter 5 is also generally rectangular.

[0108] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 10 The seat cover 322 includes a first seat shell 3221 and a second seat shell 3222 with a split design. The first seat shell 3221 and the second seat shell 3222 are joined together along a first direction to form an accommodating space 322a, wherein the first direction intersects with the extension direction of the adapter 5.

[0109] In this embodiment, the first housing 3221 and the second housing 3222 are manufactured separately, and the seat sleeve 322 is a split structure. When it is necessary to disconnect the seat sleeve 322 from the connector 7, the connection between the first housing 3221 and the second housing 3222 can be disconnected.

[0110] Of course, the seat cover 322 can also be a one-piece molded structure, and there are no restrictions here.

[0111] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 5 to 8The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a hollow connector 4, which is connected to the outer circumferential side of the tub assembly 2. One end of the vibration damping assembly 3 has a through hole 31a. The side wall of the connector 4 is provided with a first deformation groove 4a, which allows the connector 4 to shrink inward at least partially so that the connector 4 passes through the through hole 31a. One end of the vibration damping assembly 3 can rotate around the circumference of the connector 4.

[0112] In this embodiment, one end of the vibration damping component 3 is connected to the barrel component 2 by connecting to the connector 4, and the other end of the vibration damping component 3 is connected to the rod 6 by connecting head 7 and adapter 5.

[0113] It should be noted that the hollow setting of the connector 4 means that the inner side wall of the connector 4 forms a hollow space, which is connected to the first deformation groove 4a. When the connector 4 passes through the through hole 31a, the hollow space and the first deformation groove 4a can cause the connector 4 to shrink inward, so that the connector 4 and the through hole 31a can be stably matched.

[0114] It is understandable that the connector 4 can be roughly rod-shaped, and the outer diameter of the connector 4 can be greater than or equal to the inner diameter of the through hole 31a, so that when it passes through the through hole 31a, it can achieve a stable fit with the through hole 31a by undergoing inward contraction deformation.

[0115] In this embodiment, the connector 4 can undergo elastic deformation, so that the connector 4 can stably cooperate with the through hole 31a. When the barrel assembly 2 vibrates, one end of the vibration damping component 3 rotates around the circumference of the connector 4, reducing the probability of abnormal noise caused by the impact between the connector 4 and the inner wall of the through hole 31a, and increasing the vibration damping reliability of the vibration damping component 3.

[0116] It is understandable that the specific structure of connector 4 is not limited, and connector 4 can be a pin, etc.

[0117] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The garment processing equipment 100 includes a bushing 8, which is disposed in a through hole 31a, and a connector 4 passes through the bushing 8 and contacts the bushing 8.

[0118] In this embodiment, the bushing 8 serves two purposes: firstly, it facilitates the insertion of the connector 4 into the through hole 31a; secondly, when the connector 4 contacts the bushing 8, and one end of the vibration damping component 3 rotates around the connector 4 in the circumferential direction, the inner wall of the through hole 31a does not directly contact or rub against the connector 4, thereby reducing the probability of damage to the vibration damping component 3 and further reducing the generation of impact noise.

[0119] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6The connector 4 includes a rod 41 and an elastic anti-reverse hook 42 protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the rod 41. The elastic anti-reverse hook 42 is capable of elastic deformation in the radial direction. The elastic anti-reverse hook 42 is located at one end of the bushing 8 in the axial direction and is used to constrain the connector 4 in the through hole 31a.

[0120] Specifically, when it is necessary to install the connector 4 with the through hole 31a, during the process of inserting the connector 4 into the through hole 31a axially, the elastic anti-reverse hook 42 interferes with the bushing 8 and undergoes elastic deformation in the radial direction to continue moving. When the elastic anti-reverse hook 42 passes out of the range of the through hole 31a, the elastic anti-reverse hook 42 restores its own deformation.

[0121] In this embodiment, the elastic anti-reverse hook 42 can reduce the probability of the connector 4 coming out of the through hole 31a when the barrel assembly 2 vibrates and sways, and increase the installation stability of the connector 4.

[0122] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a vibration damping sleeve 9, with a bushing 8 inserted inside the vibration damping sleeve 9, and the outer periphery of the vibration damping sleeve 9 contacting the wall of the through hole 31a.

[0123] It is understandable that the connector 4 and the bushing 8 can be made of metal. The bushing 8 is set in the through hole 31a, and the connector 4 passes through the through hole 31a. When one end of the vibration damping component rotates around the circumference of the connector, the friction with the bushing will also damage the vibration damping component.

[0124] In this embodiment, the damping sleeve 9 can isolate the through hole 31a from the bushing 8, reducing the contact wear between the inner wall of the through hole 31a and the bushing 8. In addition, the damping sleeve 9 can also play a buffering and damping role, further reducing the probability of noise generation.

[0125] The damping sleeve 9 can be made of plastic or rubber. When the bushing 8 and the connector 4 are inserted into the through hole 31a, the damping sleeve 9 can undergo appropriate deformation, and the damping sleeve 9 is in close contact with the inner wall of the through hole 31a, the bushing 8 is in close contact with the damping sleeve 9, and the connector 4 is in close contact with the bushing 8, thereby achieving a stable fit between the connector 4 and the through hole 31a.

[0126] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The sidewall of the bushing 8 is provided with a second deformation groove 8a, which penetrates the opposite ends of the sidewall of the bushing 8 along the axial direction, so that the bushing 8 can generate radial elastic deformation.

[0127] In this embodiment, the second deformation groove 8a allows the bushing 8 to undergo radial elastic deformation, thereby pressing the damping sleeve 9 tightly. The connecting piece 4 then contracts inward under the action of the first deformation groove 4a, achieving a fit with the bushing 8. Thus, when the damping component 3 is connected to one end of the barrel assembly 2 and adapts to the vibration displacement of the barrel assembly 2 by rotation, it can generate almost no impact noise or generate very little impact noise.

[0128] The following combination Figure 6 The assembly of the connector 4 and the vibration damping component 3 according to an embodiment of this application will be briefly described.

[0129] During assembly, the damping sleeve 9 is first inserted into the through hole 31a, so that the outer periphery of the damping sleeve 9 contacts the hole wall of the through hole 31a. Then, the bushing 8 is inserted into the damping sleeve 9. The second deformation groove 8a on the bushing 8 causes the bushing 8 to undergo elastic deformation in the radial direction, thereby pressing the damping sleeve 9 tightly. Finally, the connector 4 is inserted into the bushing 8. The first deformation groove 4a on the connector 4 causes the connector 4 to shrink and deform inward, thereby achieving a tight fit with the bushing 8. In this way, the hole wall of the through hole 31a, the damping sleeve 9, the bushing 8, and the connector 4 fit together in sequence. When the barrel assembly 2 vibrates, the damping assembly 3 rotates around the circumference of the connector 4, which can generate almost no impact noise or generate very little impact noise.

[0130] The specific structure of the vibration damping component 3 is not limited.

[0131] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The vibration damping component 3 includes a first moving part 31, a second moving part 32, and a friction element 33. The first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 are connected and can rotate relative to each other around the connection point. The friction element 33 is disposed at the rotational connection point of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 and is used to provide friction force to achieve vibration damping when the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 rotate relative to each other. The seat cover 322 is a part of the first moving part 31 or a part of the second moving part 32.

[0132] It should be noted that the friction element 33 refers to a structure whose material itself has friction damping characteristics.

[0133] It should be noted that the seat cover 322 can be part of the first moving part 31 or part of the second moving part 32. That is, the first moving part 31 can swing around the connector 7 through the seat cover 322, or the second moving part 32 can swing around the connector 7 through the seat cover 322. No restrictions are imposed here.

[0134] It should be noted that the ability of the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 to rotate relative to each other about their connection point means that at least one of the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 can rotate about their connection point as the center, thereby causing the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 to rotate relative to each other.

[0135] Specifically, when the barrel assembly 2 vibrates and wobbles, the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 rotate relative to each other and rub against the friction part 33 to generate frictional damping. The frictional damping can act as a damping component 3 to reduce the damping force of the barrel assembly 2 vibration, thereby achieving vibration buffering of the barrel assembly 2.

[0136] In this embodiment, friction is generated by causing the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 to rotate relative to each other and rub against the friction part 33, thereby limiting the vibration amplitude of the bucket assembly 2 and reducing the vibration displacement of the bucket assembly 2. The friction part 33 is disposed between the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32, that is, the friction part 33 does not directly contact the rod 6, so the wear generated by the friction part 33 can be smaller. At the same time, when the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 rotate relative to each other, the friction part 33 can also isolate the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32, reducing the wear generated by direct friction when the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 rotate relative to each other, and the service life of the vibration damping assembly 3 can also be longer.

[0137] The material of the friction element 33 is not limited. For example, the friction element 33 can be made of polyurethane foam with high wear resistance or soft rubber with high wear resistance. It has a high coefficient of friction on its surface and can deform to cooperate with the first moving element 31 and the second moving element 32. Of course, the friction element 33 can also be made of semi-metallic friction materials, etc., and there is no limitation here.

[0138] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 The relative rotation axis L2 of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 is substantially parallel to the axis L1 of the barrel assembly 2. That is, the relative rotation axis L2 of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 is substantially parallel to the height direction.

[0139] It should be noted that the term "basic parallelism" means that the angle between the relative rotation axis L2 of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 and the axis L1 of the barrel assembly 2 can be 0° or close to 0°, that is, a certain amount of machining and assembly error is allowed. For example, the angle between the relative rotation axis L2 of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 and the axis L1 of the barrel assembly 2 is 0° to 5°, such as 0°, 0.3°, 0.5°, 0.7°, 0.9°, 1°, 1.2°, 1.4°, 1.6°, 1.8°, 2°, 3°, 4°, 5°, etc.

[0140] Understandably, during washing or spin-drying, the drum assembly vibrates both horizontally and vertically, with the horizontal vibration being dominant. The vertical vibration displacement of the drum assembly is small and less likely to cause impact with the drum, while the horizontal vibration displacement is large and easily exceeds the horizontal gap between the drum assembly and the cabinet, potentially causing impact. Therefore, effective suppression of the horizontal vibration of the drum assembly is necessary. In related technologies, the rotation axes of the first and second moving parts of the vibration damping components are roughly parallel to the horizontal direction, meaning they mainly oscillate vertically. The damping force on the vibration is primarily decomposed into a force along the vertical direction, with a small component along the horizontal direction. This results in limited absorption of the horizontal vibration of the drum assembly and a limited damping effect.

[0141] It is understood that the horizontal direction refers to the direction parallel to the horizontal plane after the garment processing equipment 100 is placed on a horizontal ground, such as the left-right direction, the front-back direction, and other horizontal directions that intersect with the left-right and front-back directions.

[0142] In this embodiment, when the bucket assembly 2 vibrates and wobbles, the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 of the vibration damping component 3 can rotate relative to each other around their connection point. Since the relative rotation axis L2 of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 is basically parallel to the height direction, that is, the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 rotate relative to each other in a roughly horizontal direction, the friction force generated by the friction component 33 is roughly in a horizontal direction, which can be used to reduce the horizontal vibration of the bucket assembly 2, effectively suppress the horizontal vibration of the bucket assembly 2, reduce the vibration displacement of the bucket assembly 2, and reduce the probability of the bucket assembly 2 hitting the box body 1.

[0143] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The seat cover 322 is part of the second moving part 32. The end of the first moving part 31 away from the second moving part 32 is connected to the bucket assembly 2. The first moving part 31 is a rigid component and has only one degree of rotational freedom.

[0144] In this embodiment, the first moving member 31 is connected to the bucket assembly 2, and the second moving member 32 is connected to the connector 7 via the seat sleeve 322. Exemplarily, a through hole 31a is provided at the end of the first moving member 31 away from the second moving member 32, and the connector 4 passes through the through hole 31a. The end of the first moving member 31 away from the second moving member 32 rotates around the connector 4.

[0145] It should be noted that a rigid component is a single element of a mechanism, a rigid body that has considerable motion with an adjacent component. In kinematics, a rigid component is a basic unit that makes up a mechanism and has a definite relative motion relationship with another component. A degree of freedom refers to the number of independent coordinates required to describe a mechanical system. One degree of freedom means that the first moving component 31 can move in only one direction, and its motion in other directions is constrained.

[0146] Specifically, the first moving part 31 has only one rotational degree of freedom, namely the circumferential rotational degree of freedom around the connecting part 4. This allows the vibration damping assembly 3 to adapt to changes in the position of the barrel assembly 2 under vibration, while also ensuring sufficient installation stability of the vibration damping assembly 3.

[0147] The first moving part 31 can be an integral component with a simple structure that is easy to manufacture and form.

[0148] There are no restrictions on how the first moving part 31 can have only one degree of freedom of motion.

[0149] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The bucket assembly 2 includes at least two mounting blocks 21 protruding from the outer circumferential wall of the bucket assembly 2. The two mounting blocks 21 are spaced apart along the height direction. The two ends of the connector 4 are fixed to the mounting blocks 21. The first moving member 31 is sleeved on the part of the connector 4 located between the two mounting blocks 21 and abuts against the two mounting blocks 21 respectively.

[0150] In this way, on the one hand, the stability of the connector 4 fixed to the bucket assembly 2 can be increased, reducing the probability of the connector 4 coming off the bucket assembly 2. On the other hand, the probability of the first moving part 31 coming off the connector 4 can also be reduced. On the other hand, the two mounting blocks 21 constrain the sliding freedom of the first moving part 31 along the extension direction of the connector 4, so that the first moving part 31 only has the motion freedom of circumferential rotation around the connector 4.

[0151] The specific structure of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 is not limited.

[0152] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The first moving part 31 includes a first connecting seat 311, and the second moving part 32 includes a second connecting seat 321. The first connecting seat 311 includes a first annular portion 3111, and the second connecting seat 321 includes a second annular portion 3211. The first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211 are nested together and have an annular space along the radial direction. The friction member 33 is disposed in the annular space.

[0153] It should be noted that the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211 refer to annular structures that are connected end to end and have no gaps 33a in the circumferential direction. The nested arrangement of the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211 means that the first annular portion 3111 is embedded in the second annular portion 3211, or the second annular portion 3211 is embedded in the first annular portion 3111. The annular space is the space between the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211. The friction member 33 is disposed in the annular space, that is, the friction member 33 is disposed between the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211. When the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 rotate relative to each other, the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211 rotate relative to each other, thereby generating frictional force by rubbing against the friction member 33.

[0154] In this embodiment, the first moving part 31, the second moving part 32 and the friction part 33 are connected together by the nesting and cooperation of the first annular part 3111 and the second annular part 3211. The overall structure of the vibration damping component 3 is simple, easy to install, and can also reduce the probability of the friction part 33 being damaged during assembly.

[0155] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 10 The second annular portion 3211 surrounds the outer periphery of the first annular portion 3111. The inner surface of the second annular portion 3211 is provided with a rib protruding toward the first annular portion 3111. The friction member 33 has a notch 33a that penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the friction member 33. The rib is inserted into the notch 33a.

[0156] In this embodiment, the cooperation between the rib 32111 and the notch 33a can not only position the friction member 33 for installation, but also reduce the probability of the friction member 33 rotating in the annular space when the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 do not rotate relative to each other after the friction member 33 is installed, thereby increasing the installation stability of the vibration damping component 3.

[0157] It should be noted that when only the first moving part 31 rotates around the connection point between the two moving parts, causing the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 to rotate relative to each other, the second moving part 32 does not rotate around the connection point. In this case, the friction part 33 also does not rotate within the annular space. When the second moving part 32 rotates around the connection point, regardless of whether the first moving part 31 rotates around the connection point, the friction part 33 can rotate within the annular space under the influence of the second moving part 32.

[0158] Of course, the rib 32111 can also be provided on the first annular portion 3111. For example, in some other embodiments, the first annular portion 3111 surrounds the outer periphery of the second annular portion 3211. The inner surface of the first annular portion 3111 has a rib 32111 protruding toward the second annular portion 3211. The sidewall of the friction member 33 has a notch 33a, and the rib 32111 is inserted into the notch 33a.

[0159] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 6 to 9 The first connecting seat 311 includes a first end plate 3112 connected to the first annular portion 3111, and the second connecting seat 321 includes a second end plate 3212 connected to the second annular portion 3211. The first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212 are arranged in parallel, and the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211 are located between the first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212.

[0160] It should be noted that the parallel arrangement of the first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212 refers to the positional relationship of the first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212 after the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 are docked.

[0161] In this embodiment, the first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212 provide support for the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211, and the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211 are defined between the first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212. This increases the docking stability of the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211, reduces the probability of loosening of the docking, and also reduces the probability of the friction member 33 coming out of the annular space. It also isolates the friction member 33 from other components outside the vibration damping assembly 3, resulting in good installation stability of the vibration damping assembly 3. Furthermore, the parallel arrangement of the first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212 further increases the smoothness of the relative rotation of the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32.

[0162] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 8 The vibration damping component 3 also includes a fixing member 35, which passes through the first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212.

[0163] Specifically, the fastener 35 can connect the first end plate 3112 and the second end plate 3212, thereby fixing the first annular portion 3111 and the second annular portion 3211 axially, reducing the probability of the first annular portion 3111 dislodging from the second annular portion 3211 or the second annular portion 3211 dislodging from the first annular portion 3111. At the same time, it can also reduce the probability of the friction member 33 dislodging from the annular space, increase the installation stability of the vibration damping assembly 3, and also increase the stability of the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 when they rotate relative to each other.

[0164] The specific structure of the fastener 35 is not limited, as long as it can connect the first connecting seat 311 and the second connecting seat 321 without affecting the relative rotation of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32. For example, the fastener 35 can be a rivet.

[0165] It is understood that the garment handling equipment 100 may also include a gasket 34, see [link / reference]. Figure 6 and Figure 8 When the second annular portion 3211 surrounds the outer periphery of the first annular portion 3111, the gasket 34 is disposed on the second end plate 3212, and the fastener 35 passes through the gasket 34, the second end plate 3212, and the first end plate 3112 in sequence. The gasket 34 can protect the second end plate 3212 and reduce the probability of damage to the second end plate 3212.

[0166] When the first annular portion 3111 surrounds the outer periphery of the second annular portion 3211, the gasket 34 is disposed on the first end plate 3112, and the fastener 35 passes through the gasket 34, the first end plate 3112, and the second end plate 3212 in sequence.

[0167] Of course, please see Figure 6 and Figure 8 When the second annular portion 3211 surrounds the outer periphery of the first annular portion 3111, the first connecting seat 311 may also include a third annular portion protruding from the top side of the first annular portion 3111. The gasket 34 is disposed on the second end plate 3212 and surrounds the outer periphery of the third annular portion. In this way, the second end plate 3212 can be protected while facilitating installation and positioning.

[0168] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7The second annular portion 3211 surrounds the outer periphery of the first annular portion 3111. The first connecting seat 311 also includes a first limiting structure 3113 and a second limiting structure 3114 disposed on the outer periphery of the first annular portion 3111. The first limiting structure 3113 and the second limiting structure 3114 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first annular portion 3111, and the corresponding angle values ​​of the interval regions are different, namely a first central angle θ1 and a second central angle θ2. The second connecting seat 321 includes a protruding structure 3213 disposed on the outer periphery of the second annular portion 3211. The circumferential trajectories of the two ends of the protruding structure 3213 along the circumferential direction interfere with the circumferential trajectories of the first limiting structure 3113 and / or the second limiting structure 3114. The central angle θ corresponding to the circumferential extension length of the protruding structure 3213 is greater than the first central angle θ1 and less than the second central angle θ2, i.e., θ1 < θ < θ2, so that the protruding structure 3213 is installed within the second central angle θ2.

[0169] It should be noted that the interference between the circumferential trajectories of the two ends of the protruding structure 3213 and the circumferential trajectories of the first limiting structure 3113 and / or the second limiting structure 3114 means that the circumferential range of the protruding structure 3213 interferes with the circumferential range of the first limiting structure 3113, or the circumferential range of the protruding structure 3213 interferes with the circumferential range of the second limiting structure 3114, or the circumferential range of the protruding structure 3213 interferes with both the circumferential range of the first limiting structure 3113 and the circumferential range of the second limiting structure 3114.

[0170] Thus, when the central angle θ corresponding to the circumferential extension length of the protruding structure 3213 is greater than the first central angle θ1, the protruding structure 3213 will interfere with the first limiting structure 3113 and the second limiting structure 3114 when it is installed within the range corresponding to the first central angle θ1.

[0171] The central angle θ corresponding to the circumferential extension length of the protruding structure 3213 is smaller than the second central angle θ2. When the protruding structure 3213 is installed within the range corresponding to the second central angle θ2, it will not interfere with the first limiting structure 3113 and the second limiting structure 3114.

[0172] In this embodiment, by setting the central angle θ corresponding to the circumferential extension length of the protruding structure 3213, the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 are installed and positioned, thereby increasing the motion reliability of the vibration damping component 3.

[0173] It is understandable that when the protruding structure 3213 is installed within the second central angle θ2, when the second moving member 32 rotates relative to the first moving member 31, the two ends of the protruding structure 3213 along the circumferential direction can respectively cooperate with the first limiting structure 3113 and the second limiting structure 3114 to stop, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the second moving member 32 relative to the first moving member 31. Of course, the protruding structure 3213 can also cooperate with only one of the first limiting structure 3113 and the second limiting structure 3114, and the other of the first limiting structure 3113 and the second limiting structure 3114 does not affect the rotation of the protruding structure 3213 beyond the range of the second central angle θ2.

[0174] For example, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 Within the range of the second central angle θ2, the protruding structure 3213 and the first limiting structure 3113 can cooperate with the circumferential stop to limit the maximum rotation angle of the second moving member 32 relative to the first moving member 31. The second limiting structure 3114 does not interfere with the rotation of the protruding structure 3213 beyond the range of the second central angle θ2.

[0175] It should be noted that, in the initial state, the included angle between the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 is the first included angle. The initial state is the position of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 when the bucket assembly 2 is in a stationary state. When the bucket assembly 2 vibrates and wobbles, the second moving part 32 rotates relative to the first moving part 31. When the second moving part 32 abuts against the first limiting structure 3113, the included angle between the second moving part 32 and the first moving part 31 is the second included angle. The maximum rotation angle of the second moving part 32 relative to the first moving part 31 is the difference between the second included angle and the first included angle.

[0176] It is understood that the first end of the first moving part 31 is connected to the first end of the second moving part 32, and the included angle between the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 is the included angle between the line connecting the center of the first end and the second end of the first moving part 31 and the line connecting the center of the first end and the second end of the second moving part 32.

[0177] In this configuration, the second end of the first moving component 31 is the end of the first moving component 31 that is away from the second moving component 32, and the second end of the second moving component 32 is the end of the second moving component 32 that is away from the first moving component 31. For example, the second end of the first moving component 31 is connected to the bucket assembly 2, the seat cover 322 is disposed at the second end of the second moving component 32, and the second end of the second moving component 32 is connected to the adapter 5 via the connector 7, and then to the hanging rod 6.

[0178] It is understandable that when the barrel assembly vibrates and wobbles, the first and second moving parts rotate relative to each other under the action of vibration. When the rotation position of the second moving part relative to the first moving part exceeds the critical position, the resistance of the first and second moving parts to return to the initial state increases greatly. As a result, they cannot move adaptively according to the vibration position change of the barrel assembly, which leads to the inability to effectively suppress the vibration of the barrel assembly and reduces the vibration damping reliability of the damping component.

[0179] In this embodiment, when the second moving member 32 rotates to the maximum rotation angle relative to the first moving member 31, the second moving member 32 cooperates with the first limiting structure 3113 to stop, and the first limiting structure 3113 prevents the second moving member 32 from rotating in the direction of increasing the relative rotation angle, so as to control the rotation angle of the second moving member 32 relative to the first moving member 31 within a suitable range, thereby reducing the resistance of the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 to return to the initial state and increasing the vibration damping reliability of the vibration damping component 3.

[0180] Of course, the first limiting structure 3113 and the second limiting structure 3114 can also be provided in the second annular portion 3211, and the protruding structure 3213 can be provided in the first annular portion 3111. No restrictions are imposed here. In some exemplary embodiments, the first annular portion 3111 surrounds the outer periphery of the second annular portion 3211. The second connecting seat 321 further includes a first limiting structure 3113 and a second limiting structure 3114 disposed on the outer periphery of the second annular portion 3211. The first limiting structure 3113 and the second limiting structure 3114 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the second annular portion 3211, and the corresponding angle values ​​of the interval regions are different. The first connecting seat 311 includes a protruding structure 3213 disposed on the outer periphery of the first connecting seat 311. The circumferential trajectories of the two ends of the protruding structure 3213 interfere with the circumferential trajectories of the first limiting structure 3113 and / or the second limiting structure 3114. The central angle corresponding to the circumferential extension length of the protruding structure 3213 is greater than the first central angle and less than the second central angle, so that the protruding structure 3213 is installed within the second central angle.

[0181] In some examples, the included angle between the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 does not exceed 180°. That is, the included angle between the line connecting the centers of the first and second ends of the first moving member 31 and the line connecting the centers of the first and second ends of the second moving member 32 does not exceed 180°.

[0182] It is understood that the included angle not exceeding 180° means that, before or during the relative rotation of the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32, taking one of the first moving member 31 and the second moving member 32 as a reference, the included angle between the line connecting the centers of the first and second ends of the first moving member 31 and the line connecting the centers of the first and second ends of the second moving member 32 along the same direction does not exceed 180°. For example, please refer to... Figure 7 Taking the first moving member 31 as a reference, the line connecting the centers of the first end and the second end of the first moving member 31 and the line connecting the centers of the first end and the second end of the second moving member 32 are along... Figure 7 The angle between the counterclockwise and counterclockwise directions should never exceed 180°.

[0183] In this embodiment, the included angle between the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 can limit the relative position change of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 to a reasonable range, so that the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 can adapt to the vibration position change of the barrel assembly 2, thereby increasing the vibration damping reliability of the vibration damping assembly 3.

[0184] For some examples, please refer to Figure 7 When the barrel assembly 2 is in a stationary state, the included angle between the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32, that is, the included angle α between the line A1 connecting the centers of the first end and the second end of the first moving part 31 and the line A2 connecting the centers of the first end and the second end of the second moving part 32, is not less than 50° and not more than 120°, that is, 50°≤α≤120°, for example, 50°, 55°, 60°, 63°, 69°, 72°, 75°, 86°, 90°, 95°, 100°, 110°, 120°, etc.

[0185] In this embodiment, when the bucket assembly 2 is in a stationary state, the included angle between the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 is within a suitable range. On the one hand, this facilitates the relative rotation of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 under the vibration of the bucket assembly 2. On the other hand, it also ensures that the second moving part 32 has a sufficient range of rotation when rotating relative to the first moving part 31, thereby increasing the vibration damping reliability of the vibration damping assembly 3.

[0186] For some examples, please refer to Figure 4 The connection position between the vibration damping component 3 and the connector 4 is the first position 3a, and the connection position between the vibration damping component 3 and the adapter 5 is the second position 3b. In the plane projection perpendicular to the height direction of the clothing processing equipment 100, when the tub assembly 2 is in a stationary state, the line L3 connecting the center of the projection of the first position 3a and the second position 3b is basically perpendicular to the tangent line L4 of the tub assembly 2 at the first position 3a.

[0187] The aforementioned basic perpendicularity refers to the fact that the angle between the line L3 connecting the centers of the projections of the first position 3a and the second position 3b and the tangent L4 of the barrel assembly 2 at the first position 3a can be 90° or close to 90°, allowing for certain processing and assembly errors. For example, the angle β between the line L3 connecting the centers of the projections of the first position 3a and the second position 3b and the tangent L4 of the barrel assembly 2 at the first position 3a is 85° to 95°, i.e., 85° ≤ β ≤ 95°, such as 85°, 86°, 87°, 88°, 89°, 90°, 91°, 92°, 93°, 94°, 95°, etc.

[0188] In this embodiment, the range of included angle β allows the vibration damping component 3 to be in a relatively stable state when the bucket assembly 2 is in a stationary state. When the bucket assembly 2 vibrates and sways, the resistance of the vibration damping component 3 when it moves with the vibration of the bucket assembly 2 is also small, which helps to increase the working reliability of the vibration damping component 3.

[0189] The following combination Figures 1 to 11 The movement mode of the vibration damping component 3 in the embodiments of this application will be briefly described.

[0190] The first moving part 31 has a through hole 31a at the end away from the second moving part 32. The connecting part 4 passes through the through hole 31a and is stably engaged with the through hole 31a through the damping sleeve 9 and the bushing 8. The first moving part 31 can rotate around the circumference of the connecting part 4. The second moving part 32 is provided with a seat sleeve 322. The connecting head 7 is housed in the seat sleeve 322. The connecting head 7 passes through the outer periphery of the adapter 5 and is engaged with the adapter 5 in a circumferential anti-rotation manner. The adapter 5 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the boom 6 and is engaged with the boom 6 in a circumferential anti-rotation manner. The second moving part 32 can swing omnidirectionally around the connecting head 7. The connecting head 7 can drive the second moving part 32 to slide along the extension direction of the adapter 5. The first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32 can rotate relative to each other around their connection point.

[0191] In this embodiment, the vibration damping component 3 has five degrees of freedom of motion: rotational degree of freedom to rotate around the circumference of the connector 4, sliding degree of freedom to slide along the extension direction of the adapter 5, degree of freedom to swing around the ball head in an omnidirectional manner (equivalent to two rotational degrees of freedom), and degree of freedom of relative rotation of the first moving part 31 and the second moving part 32. The vibration damping component 3 has a low probability of motion jamming, can adapt to the vibration displacement of the barrel component 2 in different vibration directions, and has high vibration damping reliability.

[0192] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0193] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; A barrel assembly is disposed inside the box body; A boom, one end of which is connected to the bucket assembly and the other end of which is connected to the box body, the bucket assembly being suspended from the box body by a plurality of booms; Adapter, connected to the boom; A connector, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the adapter; A vibration damping assembly, one end of which is connected to the bucket assembly, and the other end of which has a seat sleeve with a receiving space. A portion or all of the connector is housed in the receiving space. The surfaces of the parts of the connector and the receiving space that are in contact are formed as spherical surfaces so that the seat sleeve can swing omnidirectionally relative to the connector.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector can slide along the extension direction of the adapter.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adapter includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the adapter, and the connector slides between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector and the adapter are engaged circumferentially to prevent rotation; and / or, the adapter and the boom are engaged circumferentially to prevent rotation.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter is sleeved on the circumferential outer side of the hanging rod. The garment handling equipment includes one or more fasteners that pass through the hanging rod and the adapter to connect the hanging rod and the adapter.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter is sleeved on the outer circumference of the boom, the connector has a through hole, the adapter passes through the through hole, the through hole is non-circular, and the cross-sectional shape of the adapter matches the shape of the through hole.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seat cover includes a first seat shell and a second seat shell with a split design. The first seat shell and the second seat shell are joined together along a first direction to enclose the receiving space, wherein the first direction intersects with the extension direction of the adapter.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a hollow connector connected to the outer circumferential side of the tub assembly. One end of the vibration damping assembly has a through hole, and the side wall of the connector is provided with a first deformation groove. The first deformation groove allows the connector to contract at least partially inward so that the connector passes through the through hole. One end of the vibration damping assembly can rotate around the circumference of the connector.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a bushing disposed in the through hole, and the connector passes through the bushing and contacts the bushing.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connector includes a rod and an elastic anti-reverse hook protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the rod. The elastic anti-reverse hook is capable of elastic deformation in the radial direction and is located at one end of the bushing in the axial direction, for constraining the connector in the through hole.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a vibration damping sleeve, the bushing being inserted inside the vibration damping sleeve, and the outer periphery of the vibration damping sleeve contacting the wall of the through hole.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The bushing has a second deformation groove on its sidewall, which extends through opposite ends of the sidewall along the axial direction, so that the bushing can generate radial elastic deformation.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The vibration damping component includes a first moving part, a second moving part, and a friction element. The first moving part and the second moving part are connected and can rotate relative to each other about their connection point. The friction element is disposed at the rotational connection point of the first moving part and the second moving part and is used to provide frictional force to achieve vibration damping when the first moving part and the second moving part rotate relative to each other. The seat cover is a part of the first moving part or a part of the second moving part.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The seat cover is part of the second moving part, and the end of the first moving part away from the second moving part is connected to the bucket assembly. The first moving part is a rigid component and has only one degree of rotational freedom.

15. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first moving component includes a first connecting seat, and the second moving component includes a second connecting seat; The first connecting seat includes a first annular portion, and the second connecting seat includes a second annular portion. The first annular portion and the second annular portion are nested together and have an annular space along the radial direction. The friction member is disposed within the annular space.

16. The garment processing equipment according to claim 15, characterized in that, The second annular portion surrounds the outer periphery of the first annular portion, and the inner surface of the second annular portion is provided with a rib protruding toward the first annular portion. The side wall of the friction member has a notch, and the rib is inserted into the notch. Alternatively, the first annular portion surrounds the outer periphery of the second annular portion, the inner surface of the first annular portion has a rib protruding toward the second annular portion, and the sidewall of the friction member has a notch, into which the rib is inserted.

17. The garment processing equipment according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first connecting seat includes a first end plate connected to the first annular portion, and the second connecting seat includes a second end plate connected to the second annular portion. The first end plate and the second end plate are arranged in parallel, and the first annular portion and the second annular portion are located between the first end plate and the second end plate. The vibration damping assembly also includes a fixing member that passes through the first end plate and the second end plate.

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