Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention discloses a clothes treating apparatus, comprising: an outer tub; one end of each vibration reduction structure is hinged to the outer cylinder, and the multiple vibration reduction structures are arranged at intervals; the connecting rod is connected with the at least two vibration reduction structures, the connecting rod at least comprises a first connecting rod body and a second connecting rod body, one end of the first connecting rod body is connected with the vibration reduction structures, and the other end of the first connecting rod body is connected with the second connecting rod body; one of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is provided with a sliding channel, the other one of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is provided with a sliding rod suitable for sliding in the sliding channel, and the sliding channel is in sliding fit with the sliding rod so that the first connecting rod can be movably matched with the second connecting rod. The vibration of the vibration reduction structure connected with the connecting rod is balanced. According to the clothes treatment equipment designed by the invention, the connecting rods are arranged to connect the at least two vibration reduction structures, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod of the connecting rods can move relatively, so that displacement allowance is provided for connection of the connecting rods and the vibration reduction structures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, clothing processing equipment requires spin-drying during the washing process, which results in significant drum vibration. Existing technologies incorporate vibration dampers at the bottom of the drum to reduce vibration transmitted to the equipment casing. However, uneven distribution of clothing inside the drum leads to eccentricity, perpetuating the problem of excessive drum vibration during spin-drying. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of this invention is to provide a garment processing device. The garment processing device designed according to this invention is provided with connecting rods to connect at least two vibration damping structures. The first and second connecting rods of the connecting rods are relatively movable to provide displacement allowance for the connection between the connecting rods and the vibration damping structures.

[0004] The garment processing device according to the present invention includes: an outer cylinder; a vibration damping structure, one end of which is hinged to the outer cylinder and configured as a plurality of spaced-apart structures; a connecting rod connected to at least two of the vibration damping structures, the connecting rod including at least a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod being connected to the vibration damping structure, and the other end of the first connecting rod being connected to the second connecting rod; wherein one of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is provided with a sliding channel, and the other of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is provided with a slide bar adapted to slide within the sliding channel, the sliding channel and the slide bar being slidably engaged to allow the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to be movably engaged to balance the vibration of the vibration damping structure connected to the connecting rod.

[0005] The garment processing device according to the present invention is provided with a connecting rod to connect at least two vibration damping structures. The connecting rod can balance the vibration between the at least two vibration damping structures connected to it, thereby reducing vibration noise. At the same time, the connecting rod includes at least two sections that can move relative to each other. The second connecting rod is designed to form a sliding channel, so that the first connecting rod can move after being set in the sliding channel, avoiding the rod body being stretched. The design of the second connecting rod and the first connecting rod can provide displacement margin for the connection between the connecting rod and the vibration damping structure, and prevent the connecting rod or the vibration damping structure from breaking due to excessive force when the connecting rod and the vibration damping structure move relative to each other.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the two ends of the connecting rod in the axial direction are respectively slidably connected to the two vibration damping structures, the sliding channel and the slide rod both extend along the axial direction of the connecting rod, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are adapted to move relative to each other along the axial direction of the connecting rod.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device further includes a damping element disposed between the slide rod and the inner wall of the sliding channel to buffer vibrations between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second connecting rod extends in a first direction and at least one end forms the sliding channel, one end of the first connecting rod is movably connected to the second connecting rod, and the other end of the first connecting rod extends in the first direction and is configured as the slide bar.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the damping member is sleeved on the slide rod, and at least one end of the damping member is formed with a flange. The flange protrudes from the outer surface of the damping member, and the axial projection of the damping member is located within the axial projection of the flange. The flange is adapted to abut against the end face of the connecting rod that forms the sliding channel, so as to limit the displacement of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod relative to each other.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder to restrict the movement of the connecting rod relative to the outer cylinder.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second connecting rod includes: a first rod body extending along a first direction and having the sliding channel formed therein; a first bent rod, at least a portion of which extends along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, one end of which is connected to the first rod body; and a second rod body extending along the first direction, both ends of which are respectively connected to the other ends of the two first bent rods.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the first rod, the first bent rod, and the second rod is adapted to be fixedly connected to the outer cylinder.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vibration damping structure includes: a support rod, one end of which is hinged to the outer cylinder; and a sleeve, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support rod and slidably engaged with the support rod, the sleeve being connected to one end of the first connecting rod.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a bushing is further provided between the sleeve and the support rod, the bushing being adapted to rub against the outer periphery of the sleeve and / or the support rod to attenuate vibrations transmitted between the support rod and the sleeve to each other.

[0015] In summary, the garment processing device according to the present invention is provided with connecting rods to connect at least two vibration damping structures. The connecting rods can balance the vibration between the connected vibration damping structures, thereby reducing vibration noise. At the same time, the connecting rods include a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, which can move relative to each other. The second connecting rod is designed with sliding channels extending in a first direction at both ends, so that the first connecting rod can move along the first direction after being placed in the sliding channel, avoiding the rod body being stretched. The design of the second connecting rod and the first connecting rod can provide displacement margin for the connection between the connecting rod and the vibration damping structure, preventing the connecting rod or support rod from breaking due to excessive force when the connecting rod and the vibration damping structure move relative to each other.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the connecting rod according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded view of the structure.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the second connecting rod according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the first connecting rod according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a damping component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the outer cylinder where a vibration damping structure is provided according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a sleeve structure diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the first buffer structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of a fastener according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 1. Garment processing equipment;

[0030] 10. Outer cylinder;

[0031] 20. Vibration-damping structure;

[0032] 21. Support rod; 22. Sleeve;

[0033] 221. Connecting part; 2211. First plate; 2212. Second plate; 221a. First mounting hole; 2213. Connecting plate; 2213a. Opening; 2213b. Mounting space;

[0034] 30. Connecting rod;

[0035] 31. Rod;

[0036] 311. Second connecting rod; 3111. First rod body; 3112. First bending rod; 3113. Second rod body; 3114. Second bending rod; 3115. Third rod body; 311a. Sliding channel;

[0037] 312, First connecting rod; 3120, Slide rod; 3121, Connecting rod part; 3121a, Connecting channel;

[0038] 32. First buffer structure; 32a. Second mounting hole; 321. Outer edge;

[0039] 33. Fasteners;

[0040] 34. Damping components; 341. Flanged edges;

[0041] 35. Fixing buckle; 351. First plate portion; 352. Second plate portion; 353. Third plate portion; 3531. Protrusion; 3531a. Groove;

[0042] 36. Third buffer structure. Detailed Implementation

[0043] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] In related technologies, clothing processing equipment requires spin-drying during the washing process, which results in significant drum vibration. Existing technologies incorporate vibration dampers at the bottom of the drum to reduce vibration transmitted to the equipment casing. However, uneven distribution of clothing inside the drum leads to eccentricity, perpetuating the problem of excessive drum vibration during spin-drying.

[0049] The following is for reference. Figures 1-10 A garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the garment processing device according to the present invention includes: an outer cylinder 10, a vibration damping structure 20, and a connecting rod 30. One end of the vibration damping structure 20 is hinged to the outer cylinder 10 and is configured as a plurality of spaced-apart structures. The connecting rod 30 is connected to at least two vibration damping structures 20. The connecting rod 30 includes at least a first connecting rod 312 and a second connecting rod 311. One end of the first connecting rod 312 is connected to the vibration damping structure 20, and the other end of the first connecting rod 312 is connected to the second connecting rod 311. One of the first connecting rod 312 and the second connecting rod 311 is provided with a sliding channel 311a, and the other of the first connecting rod 312 and the second connecting rod 311 is provided with a slide rod 3120 adapted to slide within the sliding channel 311a. The sliding channel 311a and the slide rod 3120 are slidably engaged so that the first connecting rod 312 and the second connecting rod 311 are movably engaged to balance the vibration of the vibration damping structure 20 connected to the connecting rod 30.

[0051] Specifically, when the garment processing equipment 1 is working, the outer cylinder 10 will vibrate, and this vibration will generate noise. The vibration damping structure 20 connected to the outer cylinder 10 can reduce the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10, thereby reducing the noise transmitted to the outside of the garment processing equipment 1. When there are multiple vibration damping structures 20, they are connected to different positions on the garment processing equipment 1. The vibration damping amplitude of each vibration damping structure 20 may be different. Therefore, a connecting rod 30 is designed. The connecting rod 30 is connected to at least two vibration damping structures 20. The connecting rod 30 can balance the vibration between the at least two vibration damping structures 20 connected to it, and can reduce the vibration amplitude of the vibration damping structure 20 connected to the connecting rod 30 relative to the outer cylinder 10, further reducing the noise transmitted to the outside of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0052] The second connecting rod 311 extends in the first direction, and both ends of the second connecting rod 311 form sliding channels 311a extending in the first direction. One end of the first connecting rod 312 is movably disposed within the sliding channel 311a, and the other end of the first connecting rod 312 is provided with a damping element. Here, since the support rod 21 and the outer cylinder 10 are hinged, the outer cylinder 10 will sink after a load is applied, and the relative positions of the support rods 21 on both sides will change. In order to ensure that the middle rod 31 is not stretched, the rod 31 needs to include at least two segments that can move relatively. The second connecting rod 311 is designed with sliding channels 311a extending in the first direction at both ends, so that the first connecting rod 312 can move along the first direction after being disposed in the sliding channel 311a, thus avoiding the rod 31 being stretched.

[0053] It is understandable that, since the connecting rod 30 is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 10, when the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, there is relative movement between the connecting rod 30 and the support rod 21. In order to avoid the connecting rod 30 or the support rod 21 being subjected to excessive force and thus breaking due to the relative movement between the connecting rod 30 and the support rod 21, the rod body 31 of the connecting rod 30 is designed as a multi-segment structure that can move relatively. The second connecting rod 311 is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 10, and the two first connecting rods 312 are respectively movable and engaged with the two ends of the second connecting rod 311. The two first connecting rods 312 are also respectively connected to the connecting parts 221 of the two vibration damping structures 20. When the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, there is relative movement between the second connecting rod 311 connected to the outer cylinder 10 and the first connecting rod 312 connected to the connecting part 221.

[0054] According to the garment processing device of the present invention, a connecting rod 30 is provided to connect at least two vibration damping structures 20. The connecting rod 30 can balance the vibration between the at least two vibration damping structures 20 connected to it, thereby reducing vibration noise. At the same time, the connecting rod 30 includes at least two sections that can move relative to each other. The second connecting rod 311 is designed to form a sliding channel 311a, so that the first connecting rod 312 can move after being set in the sliding channel 311a, avoiding the rod body 31 being pulled. The design of the second connecting rod 311 and the first connecting rod 312 can provide displacement margin for the connection between the connecting rod 30 and the vibration damping structure 20, and prevent the connecting rod 30 or the support rod 21 from breaking due to excessive force when the connecting rod 30 and the vibration damping structure 20 move relative to each other.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the two ends of the connecting rod 30 in the axial direction are respectively slidably connected to two vibration damping structures 20, the sliding channel 311a and the slide rod 3120 both extend along the axial direction of the connecting rod 30, and the first connecting rod 312 and the second connecting rod 311 are adapted to move relative to each other along the axial direction of the connecting rod 30.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device 1 further includes a damping element 34 disposed between the slide rod 3120 and the inner wall of the sliding channel 311a, adapted to buffer vibrations between the first connecting rod 312 and the second connecting rod 311. The connecting rod portion 3121 is adapted to slide within the sliding channel 311a. The damping element 34 can attenuate vibrations between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the inner wall of the sliding channel 311a, and the force transmitted between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the second connecting rod 311 is absorbed by the damping element 34. The damping element 34 can ensure the connection stability between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the second connecting rod 311, reduce the probability of vibration caused by relative movement between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the second connecting rod 311, and thus reduce the noise generated by the connection between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the second connecting rod 311.

[0057] The first connecting rod 312 includes a connecting rod portion 3121 and a first buffer structure 32. One end of the connecting rod portion 3121 is movably disposed in the sliding channel 311a, and the other end of the connecting rod portion 3121 is provided with a connecting channel 3121a in a second direction, which is orthogonal to the first direction. The first buffer structure 32 is disposed in the connecting channel 3121a, and a second mounting hole 32a is provided on the first buffer structure 32. The first buffer structure 32 is disposed between the fixing member 33 and the inner wall of the connecting channel 3121a. Specifically, the connecting rod portion 3121 of the first connecting rod 312 is movably engaged with the second connecting rod 311. At the same time, the connecting rod portion 3121 is also connected to the connecting portion 221 of the support rod 21. In order to absorb the vibration energy between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221, a first buffer structure 32 is provided between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221. When the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221 move relative to each other, the flexible first buffer structure 32 can be squeezed to attenuate the force transmitted from the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121 to each other, ensure the connection stability of the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121, reduce the probability of vibration caused by the relative movement of the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121, and thus reduce the noise generated by the connection of the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121.

[0058] Here, the connecting part 221 includes a first plate 2211, a second plate 2212, and a connecting plate 2213. The first plate 2211 and the second plate 2212 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction and are facing each other and parallel in the second direction. Both the first plate 2211 and the second plate 2212 have a first mounting hole 221a. The connecting plate 2213 extends in the second direction and connects to the first plate 2211 and the second plate 2212 respectively. The connecting plate 2213, the first plate 2211, and the second plate 2212 together define an installation space 2213b. The connecting plate 2213 has an opening 2213a. A first buffer structure 32 is disposed in the connecting channel 3121a. The first buffer structure 32 has a second mounting hole 32a suitable for the fastener 33 to pass through. The first buffer structure 32 is disposed between the fastener 33 and the inner wall of the connecting channel 3121a.

[0059] At least one end of the first buffer structure 32 has an outer edge 321. The outer edge 321 protrudes from the outer surface of the first buffer structure 32. The projection of the first buffer structure 32 in the second direction is located within the projection of the outer edge 321 in the second direction. The outer edge 321 is disposed between the end of the connecting rod portion 3121 where the connecting channel 3121a is opened and the connecting portion 221. The first buffer structure 32 is disposed between the fixing member 33 and the connecting channel 3121a to buffer the vibration between the fixing member 33 and the connecting rod portion 3121. The outer edge portion 321 provided on the first buffer structure 32 is located between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first plate 2211 and / or the second plate 2212 to buffer the vibration between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first plate 2211 and / or the second plate 2212. This improves the energy absorption effect of the first buffer structure 32 on the vibration between the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121, and can improve the noise reduction effect while reducing the stiffness of the fit between the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second connecting rod 311 extends in a first direction and at least one end is formed with a sliding channel 311a, one end of the first connecting rod 312 is movably connected to the second connecting rod 311, and the other end of the first connecting rod 312 extends in the first direction and is configured as a slide rod 3120.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a damping member 34 is sleeved on a slide rod 3120. At least one end of the damping member 34 is formed with a flange 341. The flange 341 protrudes from the outer surface of the damping member 34. The axial projection of the damping member 34 is located within the axial projection of the flange 341. The flange 341 is adapted to abut against the end face of the connecting rod 30 that forms a sliding channel 311a, so as to limit the displacement of the relative movement between the first connecting rod 312 and the second connecting rod 311, and prevent the connecting rod portion 3121 from disengaging from the sliding channel 311a of the second connecting rod 311.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod 30 is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 10 to limit the movement of the connecting rod 30 relative to the outer cylinder 10. The connecting rod 30 can connect at least two vibration damping structures 20 to the outer cylinder 10. By adding a connection between at least two vibration damping structures 20, the stiffness between the vibration damping structures 20 can be increased, and the connecting rod 30 can balance the vibration between the at least two vibration damping structures 20 connected to it, reducing the eccentricity of the outer cylinder 10, thereby reducing vibration noise. At the same time, through the connection between the connecting rod 30 and the outer cylinder 10, the vibration amplitude of the vibration damping structure 20 connected to the connecting rod 30 relative to the outer cylinder 10 can be reduced, further reducing vibration noise and improving the user experience.

[0063] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second connecting rod 311 includes a first rod body 3111, a first bent rod 3112, and a second rod body 3113. The first rod body 3111 extends along a first direction and has a sliding channel 311a formed inside. At least a portion of the first bent rod 3112 extends along a second direction, which is orthogonal to the first direction. One end of the first bent rod 3112 is connected to the first rod body 3111. The second rod body 3113 extends along the first direction, and both ends of the second rod body 3113 are respectively connected to the other ends of the two first bent rods 3112. Specifically, the two ends of the second connecting rod 311 are connected to the two first connecting rods 312. The two ends of the second connecting rod 311 are respectively provided with two first rod bodies 3111 extending in the first direction, and the second rod body 3113 also extends in the first direction. The first bent rod 3112 extends in the second direction and is connected to the first rod body 3111 and the second rod body 3113 respectively. At this time, the two first bent rods 3112 can be connected to the two ends of one second rod body 3113 respectively, or the two first bent rods 3112 can be connected to the two second rod bodies 3113.

[0064] The arrangement of the first rod 3111, the first bent rod 3112, and the second rod 3113 ensures that the second connecting rod 311 has at least one bent structure, and that the axes of the first rod 3111, the first bent rod 3112, and the second rod 3113 are not collinear. This prevents the second connecting rod 311 from rotating relative to the outer cylinder 10 after it is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 10. In some embodiments, the fixing buckle 35 is connected to at least two of the first rod 3111, the first bent rod 3112, and the second rod 3113 to fix the second connecting rod 311 to the outer cylinder 10 and prevent the second connecting rod 311 from rotating relative to the outer cylinder 10 or from rotating on its own.

[0065] The second connecting rod 311 also includes a second bent rod 3114 and a third rod body 3115. The second bent rod 3114 extends in the second direction, and one end of the second bent rod 3114 is connected to the other end of the second rod body 3113. The third rod body 3115 is arranged parallel to the second rod body 3113 and is connected to the other end of the second bent rod 3114. Specifically, two first rods 3111 extend in a first direction and are respectively connected to two first bent rods 3112. Two first bent rods 3112 extend in a second direction and are respectively connected to two second rods 3113. Two second rods 3113 extend in a first direction and are respectively connected to two second bent rods 3114. Two second bent rods 3114 extend in a second direction and are connected to both ends of the same third rod 3115, so as to form a second connecting rod 311 with multiple bent parts. After the second connecting rod 311 is engaged with the first connecting rod 312 and the fixing buckle 35, it will not rotate relative to the outer cylinder 10 or rotate on its own, thus ensuring the vibration damping and buffering capacity of the connecting rod 30 for the vibration damping structure 20 and the fixed stability of the connecting rod 30.

[0066] The fixing buckle 35 includes a first plate portion 351, a second plate portion 352, and a third plate portion 353. The first plate portion 351 and the second plate portion 352 are spaced apart in the extending direction, and one end of the first plate portion 351 is directly opposite to one end of the second plate portion 352. The first plate portion 351 and the second plate portion 352 are adapted to be fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 10. One end of the third plate portion 353 is connected to one end of the first plate portion 351, and the other end of the third plate portion 353 is connected to one end of the second plate portion 352. At least a portion of the third plate portion 353 protrudes toward one side in the thickness direction to form a protrusion 3531. The protrusion 3531 forms a groove 3531a on the other side of the third plate portion 353 in the thickness direction.

[0067] The garment processing device 1 also includes a third buffer structure 36, which is disposed between the groove 3531a and the first rod segment 311 to attenuate the vibration between the outer cylinder 10 and the first rod segment 311. In some embodiments, the third buffer structure 36 may be sleeved on at least part of the outer periphery of the first rod segment 311. When the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the first rod segment 311 may move relative to the fixing buckle 35, causing vibration between the fixing buckle 35 and the first rod segment 311. At this time, the third buffer structure 36 can buffer the vibration between the fixing buckle 35 and the first rod segment 311, thereby attenuating the vibration between the outer cylinder 10 and the first rod segment 311.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the first rod body 3111, the first bent rod 3112, and the second rod body 3113 is adapted to be fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 10. Here, the connection between the second connecting rod 311 and the outer cylinder 10 can be that the second connecting rod 311 is directly fixed to the outer cylinder 10, or the second connecting rod 311 is fixed to the outer cylinder 10 by a fixing buckle 35, and the second connecting rod 311 engages with the groove 3531a formed on the fixing buckle 35.

[0069] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vibration damping structure 20 includes a support rod 21 and a sleeve 22. One end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the outer cylinder 10. The sleeve 22 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support rod 21 and slidably engaged with the support rod 21. The sleeve 22 is connected to one end of the first connecting rod 312. In some embodiments, the garment processing device 1 further includes a housing with an installation cavity formed inside. The outer cylinder 10 is disposed in the installation cavity. One end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the outer cylinder 10, and the other end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the inner wall of the installation cavity. When the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the support rod 21 rotates slightly about the end hinged to the inner wall of the installation cavity. The connecting rod 30 connects the two support rods 21 and the outer cylinder 10, which can reduce the rotation amplitude of the two support rods 21, thereby reducing the vibration amplitude of the vibration damping structure 20 and reducing the noise transmitted to the outside of the garment processing device 1. Here, a connecting part 221 is provided on the support rod 21 to connect with the connecting rod part 3121 of the connecting rod 30. The connecting rod part 3121 can attenuate the vibration amplitude between the connecting part 221 and the rod 31, thereby achieving vibration reduction.

[0070] In some embodiments, an installation cavity is formed inside the outer casing of the garment processing device 1. One end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the outer cylinder 10, and the other end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the inner wall of the installation cavity. When the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the support rod 21 rotates slightly about the end hinged to the inner wall of the installation cavity. The connecting rod 30 connects the two support rods 21 and connects them to the outer cylinder 10.

[0071] When the sleeve 22 moves relative to the support rod 21, the sleeve 22 will rub against the outer periphery of the support rod 21, which can also attenuate the vibration transmitted between the support rod 21 and the sleeve 22, thereby improving the vibration reduction effect of the vibration reduction structure 20.

[0072] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a bushing is further provided between the sleeve 22 and the support rod 21. The bushing is adapted to rub against the outer periphery of the sleeve 22 and / or the support rod 21 to attenuate the vibrations transmitted between the support rod 21 and the sleeve 22. When the sleeve 22 moves relative to the support rod 21, the sleeve 22 rubs against the outer periphery of the support rod 21, and the bushing simultaneously rubs against the outer periphery of the sleeve 22 and / or the support rod 21, which can further attenuate the vibrations transmitted between the support rod 21 and the sleeve 22, thereby improving the vibration reduction effect.

[0073] In summary, the garment processing device according to the present invention is provided with a connecting rod 30 to connect at least two vibration damping structures 20. The connecting rod 30 can balance the vibration between the connected vibration damping structures 20, thereby reducing vibration noise. At the same time, the connecting rod 30 includes a first connecting rod 312 and a second connecting rod 311. The first connecting rod 312 and the second connecting rod 311 can move relative to each other. The second connecting rod 311 is designed with sliding channels 311a extending in a first direction at both ends, so that the first connecting rod 312 can move along the first direction after being placed in the sliding channel 311a, avoiding the rod body 31 being pulled. The design of the second connecting rod 311 and the first connecting rod 312 can provide displacement margin for the connection between the connecting rod 30 and the vibration damping structure 20, and prevent the connecting rod 30 or the support rod 21 from breaking due to excessive force when the connecting rod 30 and the vibration damping structure 20 move relative to each other.

[0074] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0075] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, variations, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the above embodiments.

Claims

1. A garment processing device (1), characterized in that, include: outer cylinder(10); Vibration damping structure (20), one end of which is hinged to the outer cylinder (10) and is configured as a plurality of spaced-apart structures; A connecting rod (30) is connected to at least two of the vibration damping structures (20). The connecting rod (30) includes at least a first connecting rod (312) and a second connecting rod (311). One end of the first connecting rod (312) is connected to the vibration damping structure (20), and the other end of the first connecting rod (312) is connected to the second connecting rod (311). One of the first connecting rod (312) and the second connecting rod (311) is provided with a sliding channel (311a), and the other of the first connecting rod (312) and the second connecting rod (311) is provided with a slide rod (3120) adapted to slide within the sliding channel (311a). The sliding channel (311a) and the slide rod (3120) are slidably engaged so that the first connecting rod (312) and the second connecting rod (311) are movably engaged to balance the vibration of the vibration damping structure (20) connected by the connecting rod (30).

2. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the connecting rod (30) in the axial direction are respectively slidably connected to the two vibration damping structures (20). The sliding channel (311a) and the sliding rod (3120) both extend along the axial direction of the connecting rod (30). The first connecting rod (312) and the second connecting rod (311) are adapted to move relative to each other along the axial direction of the connecting rod (30).

3. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A damping element (34) is disposed between the slide rod (3120) and the inner wall of the sliding channel (311a) to buffer the vibration between the first connecting rod (312) and the second connecting rod (311).

4. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second connecting rod (311) extends in a first direction and at least one end forms the sliding channel (311a). One end of the first connecting rod (312) is movably connected to the second connecting rod (311), and the other end of the first connecting rod (312) extends in the first direction and is configured as the slide rod (3120).

5. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The damping element (34) is sleeved on the slide rod (3120). At least one end of the damping element (34) is formed with a flange (341). The flange (341) protrudes from the outer surface of the damping element (34). The axial projection of the damping element (34) is located within the axial projection of the flange (341). The flange (341) is adapted to abut against the end face of the connecting rod (30) that forms the sliding channel (311a) to limit the displacement of the first connecting rod (312) and the second connecting rod (311) relative to each other.

6. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting rod (30) is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder (10) to restrict the movement of the connecting rod (30) relative to the outer cylinder (10).

7. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second connecting rod (311) includes: The first rod (3111) extends along a first direction and has the sliding channel (311a) formed inside it; A first bent rod (3112) has at least a portion extending along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and one end of the first bent rod (3112) is connected to the first rod body (3111). The second rod (3113) extends along the first direction, and its two ends are respectively connected to the other ends of the two first bent rods (3112).

8. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one of the first rod (3111), the first bent rod (3112), and the second rod (3113) is adapted to be fixedly connected to the outer cylinder (10).

9. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The vibration damping structure (20) includes: Support rod (21), one end of which is hinged to the outer cylinder (10); Sleeve (22) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support rod (21) and slidably engaged with the support rod (21). The sleeve (22) is connected to one end of the first connecting rod (312).

10. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, A bushing is also provided between the sleeve (22) and the support rod (21), the bushing being adapted to rub against the outer periphery of the sleeve (22) and / or the support rod (21) to attenuate the vibrations transmitted between the support rod (21) and the sleeve (22).

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