Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention discloses a clothes treating apparatus, comprising: an outer tub; each vibration reduction structure set comprises at least two vibration reduction pieces arranged on the outer cylinder at intervals, and the included angle between the first plane where the at least two vibration reduction pieces are located and the axis of the outer cylinder is smaller than 90 degrees; the vibration reduction piece is hinged to the outer cylinder, and the multiple vibration reduction structure sets are arranged in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder at intervals; and the connecting rod extends on the first plane and is suitable for connecting at least two vibration reduction pieces in the vibration reduction structure group. According to the clothes treatment equipment designed by the invention, the multiple vibration reduction structure groups are arranged, and the multiple vibration reduction pieces in the vibration reduction structure groups are connected through the connecting rods, so that vibration of the multiple vibration reduction pieces arranged on the first plane at intervals is balanced, and the vibration amplitude of the vibration reduction pieces and generated noise are reduced.

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 multiple vibration damping structure groups, and connecting rods connect multiple vibration damping elements in the vibration damping structure groups to balance the vibration of the multiple vibration damping elements spaced apart on a first plane, thereby reducing the vibration amplitude of the vibration damping elements and the generated noise.

[0004] The garment processing device according to the present invention includes: an outer cylinder; a plurality of vibration damping structure groups, each of the vibration damping structure groups including at least two vibration damping elements spaced apart on the outer cylinder, the first plane containing the at least two vibration damping elements forming an angle of less than 90° with the axis of the outer cylinder; the vibration damping elements being hinged to the outer cylinder, the plurality of vibration damping structure groups being spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder; and a connecting rod extending in the first plane and adapted to connect at least two vibration damping elements in the vibration damping structure groups.

[0005] The garment processing equipment according to the present invention is provided with multiple vibration damping structure groups. The connecting rod connects multiple vibration damping elements in the vibration damping structure groups to balance the vibration of multiple vibration damping elements spaced apart on the first plane, reduce the vibration amplitude of the vibration damping elements connected by the connecting rod relative to the outer cylinder, and further reduce the noise transmitted to the outside of the garment processing equipment.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two damping elements in the damping structure assembly are spaced apart in the axial direction of the outer cylinder; in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod is parallel to or intersects the projection of the outer cylinder axis.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two damping members in the damping structure assembly are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder; in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod intersects with the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vibration damping structure assembly includes a first vibration damper and a second vibration damper, and the two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the first vibration damper and the second vibration damper to balance the vibrations transmitted to each other by the first vibration damper and the second vibration damper.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod includes: a rod body connected to the outer cylinder; and a damping element disposed at both ends of the rod body and connected to the first damping element and the second damping element respectively, wherein the damping element is constructed as a flexible element.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the damping member includes: a support rod, one end of which is hinged to the outer cylinder; and a connecting portion disposed on the support rod, the connecting portion being adapted to connect with the damping member.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rod body includes: a first rod segment connected to the outer cylinder; and a second rod segment, wherein the second rod segment is configured as two segments and is respectively disposed at both ends of the first rod segment, the second rod segment movably engaging with the first rod segment, and the end of the second rod segment away from the first rod segment is configured as the damping element.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first rod segment extends in a first direction and both ends of the first rod segment are formed with mounting channels extending in the first direction, one end of the second rod segment is movably disposed in the mounting channel, and the other end of the second rod segment is configured as the damping element.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second rod segment includes: a connecting rod portion extending in a first direction and one end of the connecting rod portion being movably disposed within the mounting channel, and the damping member being disposed between the other end of the connecting rod portion and the connecting portion.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a buffer is provided at one end of the second rod segment, the buffer being movably housed within the mounting channel and adapted to attenuate vibrations between the second rod segment and the first rod segment.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vibration damper further includes: a sleeve, the sleeve being sleeved on the outer periphery of the support rod, the sleeve being provided with the connecting portion, and the sleeve being adapted to slide in cooperation with the outer periphery of the support rod to attenuate the vibration transmitted between the support rod and the sleeve to each other.

[0016] In summary, the garment processing equipment according to the present invention is provided with multiple vibration damping structure groups, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder, so that the multiple vibration damping structure groups respectively balance the vibration of the outer cylinder at different positions in the circumferential direction, thereby improving the vibration damping effect on the outer cylinder. The connecting rod is connected to the vibration damping members arranged on the first plane, which can at least balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder in the axial direction, thereby reducing the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder in the axial direction, reducing the vibration amplitude of the vibration damping members and the noise generated, and further improving the vibration damping effect on the outer cylinder.

[0017] 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

[0018] 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:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a buffer rod according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded view of the structure.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the first segment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the second segment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the second buffer element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] 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.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a sleeve structure diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the first buffer component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of a fastener according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 1. Garment processing equipment;

[0031] 10. Outer cylinder; 100. Vibration damping structure assembly;

[0032] 20. Vibration damper; 201. First vibration damper; 202. Second vibration damper;

[0033] 21. Support rod; 22. Sleeve;

[0034] 221. Connecting part; 2211. First plate; 2212. Second plate; 221a. First mounting hole; 2213. Connecting plate; 2213a. Opening; 2213b. Mounting space;

[0035] 30. Connecting rod;

[0036] 31. Rod;

[0037] 311, First pole segment; 3111, First pole body; 3112, First bent pole; 3113, Second pole body; 3114, Second bent pole; 3115, Third pole body; 311a, Installation channel;

[0038] 312, Second segment; 3121, Connecting rod section; 3121a, Connecting channel;

[0039] 32. Damping element; 32a. Second mounting hole; 321. Outer edge;

[0040] 33. Fasteners;

[0041] 34. Buffer component; 341. Flanged edge;

[0042] 35. Fixing buckle; 351. First plate portion; 352. Second plate portion; 353. Third plate portion; 3531. Protrusion; 3531a. Groove;

[0043] 36. Third buffer structure. Detailed Implementation

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] The following is for reference. Figures 1-10A garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the garment processing device according to the present invention includes: an outer cylinder 10, a plurality of vibration damping structure groups 100 and a connecting rod 30. Each vibration damping structure group 100 includes at least two vibration damping elements 20 spaced apart on the outer cylinder 10. The first plane containing the at least two vibration damping elements 20 forms an angle of less than 90° with the axis of the outer cylinder 10. The vibration damping elements 20 are hinged to the outer cylinder 10. The plurality of vibration damping structure groups 100 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10. The connecting rod 30 extends on the first plane and is adapted to connect at least two vibration damping elements 20 in the vibration damping structure group 100.

[0052] 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 group 100 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 structure groups 100, the multiple vibration damping structure groups 100 are connected to different positions on the garment processing equipment 1. The vibration damping amplitude of the multiple damping elements 20 in each vibration damping structure group 100 may be different. Therefore, a connecting rod 30 is designed. The connecting rod 30 is connected to at least two damping elements 20 in a single vibration damping structure group 100. The connecting rod 30 can balance the vibration between the at least two damping elements 20 connected to it, so as to reduce the vibration amplitude of the damping element 20 connected to the connecting rod 30 relative to the outer cylinder 10, and further reduce the noise transmitted to the outside of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0053] Here, multiple damping elements 20 in a single damping structure group 100 can be arranged in a coplanar manner, or at least two of the multiple damping elements 20 can be arranged in a coplanar manner, with the plane where the at least two damping elements 20 are located being the first plane. When the angle between the first plane and the outer cylinder axis is 0°, the first plane is parallel to the outer cylinder axis. At this time, the at least two damping elements 20 located on the first plane are spaced apart along the axial direction of the outer cylinder 10 to balance the axial vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 and reduce the axial vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10. When the angle between the first plane and the outer cylinder axis is greater than 0° and less than 90°, the first plane intersects the outer cylinder axis. At this time, the at least two damping elements 20 located on the first plane are spaced apart along the axial and circumferential directions of the outer cylinder 10 to balance the axial and circumferential vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 and reduce the axial and circumferential vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10, resulting in a better damping effect.

[0054] It is understandable that if the angle between the first plane and the outer cylinder axis is 90°, the first plane is orthogonal to the outer cylinder axis. In this case, at least two damping elements 20 on the first plane are only spaced apart along the circumference of the outer cylinder 10, which can only balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the circumferential direction, but cannot balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction. Therefore, the damping effect on the outer cylinder 10 is limited. So, the angle between the first plane and the outer cylinder axis is designed to be an acute angle or the first plane is set parallel to the outer cylinder axis to at least balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction and improve the damping effect of the damping elements 20 on the outer cylinder 10.

[0055] The garment processing equipment according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of vibration damping structure groups 100, and a connecting rod 30 connects a plurality of vibration damping elements 20 in the vibration damping structure group 100 to balance the vibration of the plurality of vibration damping elements spaced apart on the first plane, reduce the vibration amplitude of the vibration damping elements 20 connected to the connecting rod 30 relative to the outer cylinder 10, and further reduce the noise transmitted to the outside of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two damping elements 20 in the damping structure assembly 100 are spaced apart axially in the outer cylinder 10; in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod 30 is parallel to or intersects the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder 10. The damping elements 20 are disposed on the outer surface of the outer cylinder 10, and the connecting rod 30 may also be disposed on the outer surface of the outer cylinder 10 and connected to the outer cylinder 10. The connecting rod 30 is connected to at least two damping elements 20 to balance the vibration of the damping elements 20.

[0057] Here, multiple vibration damping structure groups 100 are spaced apart circumferentially on the outer cylinder 10. At least two damping elements 20 in each vibration damping structure group 100 are spaced apart axially on the outer cylinder 10. A connecting rod 30 connects to the at least two damping elements 20 spaced apart axially on the outer cylinder 10. In this case, the projection of the connecting rod 30 in the height direction is parallel to the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder 10 in the height direction. Alternatively, at least two damping elements 20 in each vibration damping structure group 100 can also be spaced apart both axially and circumferentially on the outer cylinder 10. The connecting rod 30 connects to these at least two damping elements 20 spaced apart axially and circumferentially on the outer cylinder 10. In this case, the projection of the connecting rod 30 in the height direction intersects with the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder 10 in the height direction. After the connecting rod 30 connects to the damping elements 20, it can at least reduce the axial vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10, thereby reducing the noise generated by the vibration.

[0058] The connecting rod 30 is connected to the vibration damping components 20 arranged axially on the outer cylinder 10, which can balance the axial vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 and reduce the axial vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10. In addition, multiple vibration damping structure groups are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10, so that the multiple vibration damping structure groups balance the vibration of the outer cylinder 10 at different positions in the circumferential direction, further improving the vibration damping effect on the outer cylinder 10.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two damping elements 20 in the damping structure assembly 100 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10; in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod 30 intersects with the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder 10. That is, at least two damping elements 20 in each damping structure assembly 100 are simultaneously spaced apart in both the axial and circumferential directions of the outer cylinder 10, and the connecting rod 30 connects the at least two damping elements 20 spaced apart in both the axial and circumferential directions of the outer cylinder 10, so as to reduce the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial and circumferential directions and better reduce the noise generated by the vibration of the outer cylinder 10.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vibration damping structure assembly 100 includes a first vibration damper 201 and a second vibration damper 202. The two ends of the connecting rod 30 are respectively connected to the first vibration damper 201 and the second vibration damper 202 to balance the vibration transmitted to each other by the first vibration damper 201 and the second vibration damper 202. The first vibration damper 201, the second vibration damper 202 and the connecting rod 30 are constructed as a set of vibration damping components. At least one set of vibration damping components can be provided on the outer periphery of the outer cylinder 10 to reduce the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10, thereby reducing the noise generated by the vibration.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod 30 includes a rod body 31 and a damping element 32. The rod body 31 is connected to the outer cylinder 10. The damping element 32 is disposed at both ends of the rod body 31 and is connected to the first damping element 201 and the second damping element 202 respectively. The damping element 32 is constructed as a flexible element. It is understood that when the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, the outer cylinder 10 transmits the force to the connected damping structure assembly 100 and the connecting rod 30. At this time, there is a risk of deformation under stress at the connection between the damping structure assembly 100 and the connecting rod 30. Therefore, the part connecting the damping structure assembly 100 and the connecting rod 30 is designed as a flexible structure. The deformation of the flexible structure can absorb the force at the connection between the damping structure assembly 100 and the connecting rod 30, thereby attenuating the vibration amplitude between the damping structure assembly 100 and the connecting rod 30 and achieving vibration reduction. Here, the rod body 31 of the connecting rod 30 is connected to the outer cylinder 10, and the damping element 32 of the connecting rod 30 is connected to the vibration reduction structure assembly 100. The damping element 32 is constructed as a flexible element to absorb the vibration energy between the vibration reduction structure assembly 100 and the rod body 31, and attenuate the vibration amplitude between the vibration reduction structure assembly 100 and the rod body 31 to achieve vibration reduction.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vibration damping member 20 includes a support rod 21 and a connecting portion 221. One end of the support rod 21 is hinged to the outer cylinder 10. The connecting portion 221 is disposed on the support rod 21 and is adapted to be connected to the damping member 32. 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 assembly 100 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 damping member 32 of the connecting rod 30. The damping member 32 can attenuate the vibration amplitude between the connecting part 221 and the rod 31, thereby achieving vibration reduction.

[0063] The connecting part 221 is provided with a first mounting hole 221a, and the damping member 32 is provided with a second mounting hole 32a. The fixing member 33 passes through the first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a to connect the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32. It can be understood that the fixing member 33 may only be used to connect the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32, or the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32 may be fixed by other structural members, or the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32 may be fixedly connected by the fixing member 33 without the participation of other structural members. Here, the fastener 33 can pass through the first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a and be threaded into the first mounting hole 221a and / or the second mounting hole 32a to achieve the connection between the fastener 33 and the connecting part 221 and the damping part 32. Alternatively, the fastener 33 can pass through the first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a and be fastened to other structural components to achieve the connection between the fastener 33 and the connecting part 221 and the damping part 32.

[0064] The first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a have the same shape. The shape of the fastener 33 is adapted to the shape of the first mounting hole 221a. The first mounting hole 221a is a non-circular hole. When the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32 have a tendency to rotate relative to each other, the fastener 33 will stop against the hole walls of the first mounting hole 221a and the second mounting hole 32a, restricting the relative rotation of the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32, and transmitting the force to the damping member 32, so that the damping member 32 attenuates the force transmitted to the connecting rod 30, thereby ensuring the connection stability of the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32, reducing the probability of vibration caused by the relative movement of the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32, and thus reducing the noise generated by the connection of the connecting part 221 and the damping member 32.

[0065] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rod body 31 includes a first rod segment 311 and a second rod segment 312. The first rod segment 311 is connected to the outer cylinder 10. The second rod segment 312 is configured as two segments and is respectively disposed at both ends of the first rod segment 311. The second rod segment 312 is movably engaged with the first rod segment 311. The end of the second rod segment 312 away from the first rod segment 311 is configured as a damping element 32. 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 first segment 311 is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 10, and the two second segments 312 are respectively movable and engaged with the two ends of the first segment 311. The two second segments 312 are also respectively connected to the connecting parts 221 of the two vibration damping structure groups 100. When the outer cylinder 10 vibrates, there is relative movement between the first segment 311 connected to the outer cylinder 10 and the second segment 312 connected to the connecting part 221. The design of the first segment 311 and the second segment 312 can provide displacement margin for the connection between the connecting rod 30 and the support rod 21, and prevent the connecting rod 30 or the support rod 21 from breaking due to excessive force when they move relative to each other.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first rod segment 311 extends in a first direction and both ends of the first rod segment 311 are formed with mounting channels 311a extending in the first direction. One end of the second rod segment 312 is movably disposed within the mounting channel 311a, and the other end of the second rod segment 312 is constructed as a damping element 32. Here, since the support rod 21 and the outer cylinder 10 are connected by a pin, 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 first rod segment 311 is designed with mounting channels 311a extending in the first direction at both ends, so that the second rod segment 312 can move along the first direction after being disposed in the mounting channel 311a, thus avoiding the rod 31 being stretched.

[0067] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second rod segment 312 includes a connecting rod portion 3121, which extends in a first direction and one end of the connecting rod portion 3121 is movably disposed in the mounting channel 311a, and a damping member 32 is disposed between the other end of the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221. Specifically, the connecting rod portion 3121 of the second rod segment 312 is movably engaged with the first rod segment 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 damping member 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 damping member 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.

[0068] Here, since the first mounting hole 221a is a non-circular hole, after the fixing member 33 connects the connecting rod part 3121 and the connecting part 221, the connecting rod part 3121 and the connecting part 221 will not rotate relative to each other. Furthermore, the fixing member 33 and the connecting rod part 3121 cooperate in the second direction, which can also prevent the connecting rod part 3121 from rotating relative to the connecting part 221, thereby further improving the connection stability between the connecting rod part 3121 and the connecting part 221.

[0069] The end of the connecting rod portion 3121 with the connecting channel 3121a is adapted to face the connecting portion 221. At least a portion of the damping member 32 is disposed between the end of the connecting rod portion 3121 with the connecting channel 3121a and the connecting portion 221. At this time, the aforementioned at least a portion of the damping member 32 can be used to buffer the vibration between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the connecting portion 221, improve the energy absorption effect of the damping member 32 on the vibration between the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121, and improve the noise reduction effect while reducing the stiffness of the fit between the connecting portion 221 and the connecting rod portion 3121.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9As shown, the connecting part 221 has an installation space 2213b inside. The surface of the connecting part 221 in the second direction has a first installation hole 221a that communicates with the installation space 2213b. The connecting part 221 also has an opening 2213a that is open in the first direction. The opening 2213a communicates with the installation space 2213b and is suitable for the second limiting part to be installed into the installation space 2213b through the opening 2213a. 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 directly opposite 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. The damping member 32 is disposed in the connecting channel 3121a. The damping member 32 has a second mounting hole 32a suitable for the fastener 33 to pass through. The damping member 32 is disposed between the fastener 33 and the inner wall of the connecting channel 3121a.

[0071] At least one end of the damping member 32 is formed with an outer edge 321. The outer edge 321 protrudes from the outer surface of the damping member 32. The projection of the damping member 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 damping member 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 3121. The outer edge 321 provided on the damping member 32 is located between the connecting rod 3121 and the first plate 2211 and / or the second plate 2212 to buffer the vibration between the connecting rod 3121 and the first plate 2211 and / or the second plate 2212, thereby improving the energy absorption effect of the damping member 32 on the vibration between the connecting part 221 and the connecting rod 3121. This can improve the noise reduction effect while reducing the stiffness of the fit between the connecting part 221 and the connecting rod 3121.

[0072] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a buffer 34 is provided at one end of the second rod segment 312. The buffer 34 is movably housed within the mounting channel 311a and is adapted to attenuate the vibration between the second rod segment 312 and the first rod segment 311. A buffer 34 is provided at one end of the connecting rod portion 3121. The buffer 34 is movably housed within the mounting channel 311a and is adapted to attenuate the vibration between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first rod segment 311. The connecting rod portion 3121 is adapted to slide within the mounting channel 311a. The buffer 34 can attenuate the vibration between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the inner wall of the mounting channel 311a. Furthermore, the force transmitted between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first rod segment 311 is absorbed by the buffer 34. Providing the buffer 34 can ensure the connection stability between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first rod segment 311, reduce the probability of vibration caused by relative movement between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first rod segment 311, and thus reduce the noise generated by the connection between the connecting rod portion 3121 and the first rod segment 311.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the buffer 34 is sleeved on the connecting rod portion 3121. At least one end of the buffer 34 is formed with a flange 341. The flange 341 protrudes from the outer surface of the buffer 34. The axial projection of the buffer 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 that forms a connecting channel 3121a, so as to limit the displacement of the connecting rod portion 3121 relative to the first rod segment 311 and prevent the connecting rod portion 3121 from disengaging from the mounting channel 311a of the first rod segment 311.

[0074] The garment processing device 1 also includes a retaining buckle 35, on which a groove 3531a is formed to accommodate a portion of the first rod segment 311. The retaining buckle 35 is adapted to be fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 10 to connect the first rod segment 311 to the outer cylinder 10. Here, the connection between the first rod segment 311 and the outer cylinder 10 can be that the first rod segment 311 is directly fixed to the outer cylinder 10, or the first rod segment 311 is fixed to the outer cylinder 10 through the retaining buckle 35, with the first rod segment 311 engaging with the groove 3531a formed on the retaining buckle 35.

[0075] The retaining buckle 35 has a protrusion 3531 protruding to one side, and a groove 3531a is formed on the other side of the retaining buckle 35. The groove 3531a is adapted to receive the first rod segment 311. In some embodiments, the retaining buckle 35 can be formed by stamping a sheet metal part, which facilitates the process design of the retaining buckle 35. Here, the sheet metal part is stamped and a protrusion 3531 is formed on one side of the retaining buckle 35 in the thickness direction, and a groove 3531a corresponding to the protrusion 3531 is formed on the other side of the retaining buckle 35 in the thickness direction.

[0076] In some embodiments, 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] The first rod segment 311 includes at least a first rod body 3111, a first bent rod 3112, and a second rod body 3113. The first rod body 3111 extends in a first direction and forms an installation channel 311a. The first bent rod 3112 extends in a second direction, and one end of the first bent rod 3112 is connected to the first rod body 3111. The second rod body 3113 is arranged parallel to the first rod body 3111 and is located at at least one end of the first rod body 3111 in the first direction. One end of the second rod body 3113 is connected to the other end of the first bent rod 3112.

[0079] Specifically, the two ends of the first rod segment 311 are connected to two second rod segments 312. The two ends of the first rod segment 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.

[0080] The arrangement of the first rod 3111, the first bent rod 3112, and the second rod 3113 ensures that the first rod segment 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 first rod segment 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 first rod segment 311 to the outer cylinder 10 and prevent the first rod segment 311 from rotating relative to the outer cylinder 10 or from rotating on its own.

[0081] The first rod segment 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 first rod segment 311 with multiple bent parts. After the first rod segment 311, the second rod segment 312 and the fixing buckle 35 are engaged, they will not rotate relative to the outer cylinder 10 or rotate on their own, so as to ensure the vibration damping and buffering capacity of the connecting rod 30 for the vibration damping structure assembly 100 and the fixing stability of the connecting rod 30.

[0082] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vibration damper 20 further includes a sleeve 22, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support rod 21. The sleeve 22 is provided with a connecting portion 221 and is adapted to slide in cooperation with the outer periphery of the support rod 21 to attenuate the vibration transmitted between the support rod 21 and the sleeve 22. In some embodiments, an installation cavity is formed inside the housing 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 to the outer cylinder 10. 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 damping effect of the vibration damping structure assembly 100.

[0083] In summary, the garment processing equipment according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of vibration damping structure groups 100, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 10, so that the plurality of vibration damping structure groups respectively balance the vibration of the outer cylinder 10 at different positions in the circumferential direction, thereby improving the vibration damping effect on the outer cylinder 10. The connecting rod 30 is connected to the vibration damping members 20 arranged on the first plane, which can at least balance the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction, thereby reducing the vibration amplitude of the outer cylinder 10 in the axial direction, reducing the vibration amplitude of the vibration damping members 20 and the noise generated, and further improving the vibration damping effect on the outer cylinder 10.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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); Multiple vibration damping structure groups (100), each of the vibration damping structure groups (100) includes at least two vibration damping members (20) spaced apart on the outer cylinder (10), the first plane on which the at least two vibration damping members (20) are located makes an angle of less than 90° with the axis of the outer cylinder (10); the vibration damping members (20) are hinged to the outer cylinder (10), and the multiple vibration damping structure groups (100) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder (10); A connecting rod (30) extends on the first plane and is adapted to connect at least two dampers (20) in the damping structure assembly (100).

2. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two damping elements (20) in the damping structure assembly (100) are spaced apart in the axial direction of the outer cylinder (10); in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod (30) is parallel to or intersects the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder (10).

3. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least two damping elements (20) in the damping structure assembly (100) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder (10); in the height direction, the projection of the connecting rod (30) intersects the projection of the axis of the outer cylinder (10).

4. The garment processing apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The vibration damping structure assembly (100) includes a first damping element (201) and a second damping element (202). The two ends of the connecting rod (30) are respectively connected to the first damping element (201) and the second damping element (202) to balance the vibrations transmitted to each other by the first damping element (201) and the second damping element (202).

5. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting rod (30) includes: Rod body (31), the rod body (31) is connected to the outer cylinder (10); Damping element (32) is disposed at both ends of the rod (31) and connected to the first damping element (201) and the second damping element (202) respectively. The damping element (32) is constructed as a flexible element.

6. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vibration damping element (20) includes: Support rod (21), one end of which is hinged to the outer cylinder (10); A connecting part (221) is disposed on the support rod (21) and is adapted to be connected to the damping member (32).

7. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rod (31) includes: The first rod segment (311) is connected to the outer cylinder (10); The second link segment (312) is constructed as two segments and is respectively disposed at both ends of the first link segment (311). The second link segment (312) is movably engaged with the first link segment (311). The end of the second link segment (312) away from the first link segment (311) is constructed as the damping element (32).

8. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first rod segment (311) extends in a first direction and both ends of the first rod segment (311) are formed with mounting channels (311a) extending in the first direction. One end of the second rod segment (312) is movably disposed in the mounting channel (311a) and the other end of the second rod segment (312) is configured as the damping element (32).

9. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second segment (312) includes: A connecting rod portion (3121) extends in a first direction and one end of the connecting rod portion (3121) is movably disposed in the mounting channel (311a), and a damping member (32) is disposed between the other end of the connecting rod portion (3121) and the connecting portion (221).

10. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, One end of the second rod segment (312) is provided with a buffer (34), which is movably housed in the mounting channel (311a) and is adapted to attenuate the vibration between the second rod segment (312) and the first rod segment (311).

11. The garment processing equipment (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vibration damping element (20) also includes: A sleeve (22) is fitted around the outer periphery of the support rod (21). The sleeve (22) is provided with the connecting part (221). The sleeve (22) is adapted to slide with the outer periphery of the support rod (21) to attenuate the vibration transmitted between the support rod (21) and the sleeve (22).

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