Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a laundry treating apparatus. The clothes processing equipment provided by the embodiment of the invention comprises a barrel assembly, a drying tunnel shell and a heating device. The barrel assembly is provided with a clothes processing cavity; the drying tunnel shell is connected with the barrel assembly and defines a drying tunnel communicated with the clothes processing cavity. The heating device comprises a heat conduction pipe and a heating film, at least part of the heat conduction pipe is located in the drying tunnel, and the heating film covers at least part of the outer surface of the heat conduction pipe; a runner is arranged in the heat conduction pipe, one end of the runner is communicated with an external water source, and the other end of the runner is communicated with the clothes processing cavity or the drying channel. According to the technical scheme, the space of the clothes processing equipment can be saved, and the cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In daily life, some clothing processing equipment has functions such as drying and wrinkle removal, which greatly improves people's quality of life.

[0003] Some garment processing equipment is equipped with heating elements, which heat the air by circulating it through the heating elements, and the heated air dries the garments; some garment processing equipment is equipped with steam generators, which use steam to remove wrinkles from the garments.

[0004] In related technologies, both the heating element and the steam generator are installed inside the garment processing equipment, which takes up a lot of space and presents problems such as difficulty in layout and high cost. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device that can save space and reduce costs.

[0006] The garment processing device proposed in this application includes:

[0007] The tub assembly has a garment handling chamber;

[0008] A drying duct shell, connected to the tub assembly, and defining a drying duct communicating with the garment processing chamber; and

[0009] A heating device includes a heat-conducting pipe and a heating film, wherein at least a portion of the heat-conducting pipe is located within the drying tunnel, and the heating film covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the heat-conducting pipe;

[0010] The heat pipe has a flow channel inside, one end of which is configured to connect to an external water source, and the other end is configured to connect to a clothing processing chamber or a drying tunnel.

[0011] In one embodiment, the heating film is a nano-resistive film.

[0012] In one embodiment, the heat pipe includes:

[0013] entrance section;

[0014] Export section; and

[0015] A heating section connects the inlet section and the outlet section, and the outer surface of the heating section is covered with the heating film;

[0016] The heating section is located inside the drying tunnel and extends in a meandering manner.

[0017] In one embodiment, the heating section includes at least two connected heating sub-segments, wherein at least one heating sub-segment is connected to the inlet section and at least one heating sub-segment is connected to the outlet section; the at least two heating sub-segments are stacked.

[0018] In one embodiment, the inlet section and the outlet section are arranged side by side on the same side of the heating section and are both connected to the drying tunnel shell.

[0019] In one embodiment, the heating section includes a plurality of straight segments and a plurality of curved segments, the plurality of straight segments being arranged at intervals along a first direction, the straight segments extending along a second direction at an angle to the first direction, and adjacent two straight segments being connected by the curved segments;

[0020] In this direction, the length of the straight segment gradually increases in the second direction, away from the inlet segment and the outlet segment.

[0021] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0022] The sealing element is provided in the drying tunnel shell, which has a connecting hole that connects to the drying tunnel. The inlet section and the outlet section both pass through the connecting hole and are connected to the sealing element, which seals the connecting hole.

[0023] In one embodiment, the seal is spaced apart from the heating section.

[0024] In one embodiment, the heating device further includes at least two wiring electrodes, both of which are electrically connected to the heating film and connected to the sealing element, and are exposed outside the drying tunnel shell.

[0025] In one embodiment, the drying tunnel housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being connected to the second housing to define the drying tunnel and together defining the communication hole, the first housing and the second housing clamping the seal.

[0026] In one embodiment, the seal is provided with a mounting groove, which is arranged circumferentially along the seal, and the first housing and the second housing extend into the mounting groove to clamp the seal.

[0027] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0028] The water pump, wherein the heat-conducting pipe includes an inlet section exposed outside the drying tunnel shell and defining a fluid inlet communicating with the flow channel, and the outlet of the water pump is connected to the fluid inlet.

[0029] In one embodiment, a connecting pipe is further included, the heat-conducting pipe including an outlet section exposed outside the drying tunnel shell and defining a fluid outlet communicating with the flow channel, the connecting pipe connecting the fluid outlet and the garment processing chamber; or,

[0030] The heat pipe includes an outlet section located within the drying tunnel and defining a fluid outlet communicating with the flow channel, so that fluid within the flow channel flows to the drying tunnel via the fluid outlet.

[0031] In this embodiment, the heating device not only heats the airflow within the drying tunnel but also generates steam by heating the fluid within the flow channel through a heat-conducting pipe. Thus, the technical solution of this application achieves both air heating and steam generation functions through the heating device. Compared to related technologies that simultaneously install heating elements and steam generators within the garment processing equipment, the heating device of this application occupies less space, facilitating the installation and arrangement of various components within the garment processing equipment. This results in a smaller and more compact garment processing equipment. Furthermore, due to the reduced number of parts, the garment processing equipment of this application has lower costs and higher assembly efficiency.

[0032] In addition, water can be delivered to the garment processing chamber through the flow channel of the heating device. The heating device can heat the water in the flow channel, increase the temperature of the water entering the garment processing chamber, realize warm water or hot water washing operation, provide a diverse washing environment, and improve washing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the drying tunnel shell and heating device of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the middle structure after removing the first shell;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the heating device of this application;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the power connection of an embodiment of the heating film of this application.

[0038] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0039] 10. Drying tunnel shell; 11. Drying tunnel; 111. Second air vent; 13. First shell; 15. Second shell;

[0040] 30. Heating device; 31. Heat pipe; 311. Flow channel; 313. Inlet section; 3131. Fluid inlet; 315. Outlet section; 3151. Fluid outlet; 317. Heating section; 33. Heating film; 50. Sealing element; 51. Mounting groove; 60. Wiring electrode; 70. Connecting pipe; 80. Water pump.

[0041] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Where the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0046] This application provides a garment processing device. The garment processing device can be a dryer or a washing machine that integrates drying and wrinkle removal functions.

[0047] In related technologies, some garment processing equipment is equipped with heating elements, which heat the air by circulating it through the heating elements, and the heated air dries the garments; some garment processing equipment is equipped with steam generators, which use steam to remove wrinkles from the garments. However, both the heating elements and steam generators are located inside the garment processing equipment, which takes up a lot of space and presents problems such as difficult layout and high cost.

[0048] To solve the above problems, please combine... Figures 1 to 3 The garment processing equipment proposed in this application includes a box, a drum assembly, a drying tunnel shell 10, a fan, and a heating device 30.

[0049] The housing constitutes the outer shell of the garment processing equipment, providing a mounting base for components such as the drum assembly, drying tunnel shell 10, fan, and heating device 30, and also serving a protective function. At the same time, the surface of the housing also constitutes the main appearance of the garment processing equipment.

[0050] The bucket assembly is a structure in the garment processing equipment that is mainly used to provide garment processing function. The bucket assembly defines the garment processing chamber and the inlet that communicates with the garment processing chamber. Garments can be put into the garment processing chamber through the inlet or taken out of the garment processing chamber through the inlet.

[0051] The drying tunnel shell 10 is disposed within the chamber and connected to the drum assembly. The drying tunnel shell 10 defines a drying tunnel 11 and a first air vent and a second air vent 111 connecting the drying tunnel 11 and the garment processing chamber. Understandably, gas can flow into the garment processing chamber through the drying tunnel 11 to dry and remove wrinkles from the garments. The drying tunnel shell 10 is made of metal or other heat-resistant materials to have sufficient strength and good resistance to high-temperature airflow, thereby improving the service life of the drying tunnel shell 10. The drying tunnel shell 10 may define the drying tunnel 11 itself, or it may be jointly defined by the drying tunnel shell 10 and the chamber body; this embodiment does not limit this.

[0052] A fan is used to circulate airflow between the drying tunnel 11 and the garment processing chamber. For example, the fan drives airflow through the first air inlet into the garment processing chamber, processes the garments, and then flows into the drying tunnel 11 from the second air inlet 111. A heating device 30 is connected to the drying tunnel shell 10 and is used to heat the airflow within the drying tunnel 11. Specifically, the heating device 30 includes a heat-conducting pipe 31 and a heating film 33. The heat-conducting pipe 31 is partially or entirely located within the drying tunnel 11, and the heating film 33 covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the heat-conducting pipe 31, for example, covering the outer surface of the heat-conducting pipe 31 located within the drying tunnel 11. Optionally, the heating film 33 is an electric heating film. When energized, the heating film 33 can radiate heat into the drying tunnel 11, thereby heating the airflow within the drying tunnel 11 to achieve the drying process of the garments through high-temperature airflow.

[0053] In the heating device 30 of this application, the heat-conducting pipe 31 is further provided with a flow channel 311. One end of the flow channel 311 is configured to connect to an external water source, and the other end is connected to the clothing processing chamber or the drying tunnel 11. Understandably, the heat-conducting pipe 31 is made of a heat-conducting material such as quartz. When the heating film 33 heats up, the heat can be conducted through the heat-conducting pipe 31 to the interior of the flow channel 311. Therefore, by introducing a certain amount of water into the flow channel 311, the heat emitted by the heating film 33 can heat the water and convert it into steam. The steam can either be directly introduced into the clothing processing chamber to contact the clothing, or it can flow into the clothing processing chamber through the drying tunnel 11. The hot steam contacting the clothing can soften the clothing fibers, making the clothing smooth and achieving a wrinkle-removing effect. In addition, the hot steam can also disinfect and sterilize the clothing, which is beneficial to the health of wearing clothes.

[0054] Optionally, the flow channel 311 of the heat pipe 31 can be directly connected to the water supply pipeline at the user end. Alternatively, the clothing processing equipment also includes a water pump 80, the outlet of which is connected to the flow channel 311. When water needs to be added to the flow channel 311, the water pump 80 can be started to deliver water to the flow channel 311.

[0055] In summary, in this embodiment, the heating device 30 can not only heat the airflow in the drying tunnel 11, but also generate steam by heating the fluid in the flow channel 311 through the flow channel 311 set in the heat-conducting pipe 31. Therefore, the technical solution of this application achieves both heating the airflow in the drying tunnel 11 and generating steam through the heating device 30. Compared with related technologies that simultaneously install heating elements and steam generators in the garment processing equipment, the heating device 30 of this application occupies less space, facilitating the installation and arrangement of various components within the garment processing equipment, and contributing to a smaller and more compact size and structure of the garment processing equipment. Furthermore, due to the reduced number of parts, the garment processing equipment of this application has lower costs and higher assembly efficiency.

[0056] Furthermore, by controlling the flow rate of water entering the flow channel 311 and the heating power of the heating device 30, the garment processing device can perform garment processing in different modes. For example, when the amount of water entering the flow channel 311 is small and the heating power is large, the heating device 30 can generate steam to remove wrinkles from the garments; when the amount of water entering the flow channel 311 is large, the heating device 30 can heat the water in the flow channel 311 under appropriate heating power, making the water flowing into the garment processing chamber warm or hot water, realizing warm or hot water washing operations, providing a diverse washing environment, and improving washing efficiency.

[0057] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the heat pipe 31 includes an inlet section 313, an outlet section 315, and a heating section 317 connecting the inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315. The inlet section 313, outlet section 315, and heating section 317 together define a flow channel 311. The inlet section 313 defines a fluid inlet 3131 communicating with the flow channel 311, and the outlet section 315 defines a fluid outlet 3151 communicating with the flow channel 311. The fluid inlet 3131 is connected to an external water source, and the fluid outlet 3151 is connected to the drying tunnel 11 or the clothing processing chamber. Optionally, the heat pipe 31 is generally a circular tube. Alternatively, at least one of the inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 is directly or indirectly connected to the drying tunnel shell 10, and the heating section 317 is disposed within the drying tunnel 11, with a heating film 33 covering the outer surface of the heating section 317. Alternatively, the inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 may be fixed relative to the drying tunnel shell 10 by means of other structures, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0058] For example, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The heating device 30 also includes at least two wiring electrodes 60, both of which are electrically connected to a heating film 33, which is a nano-resistive film. The nano-resistive film is thin and lightweight, further reducing space requirements. Moreover, it has high electrothermal conversion efficiency and rapid heating, improving user experience while reducing energy consumption. Furthermore, the power density of the heating film 33 can be easily adjusted by controlling parameters such as its thickness. Power density refers to the heating power per unit area of ​​the heating film 33. When the heating film 33 is a nano-resistive film, the thicker the film, the higher the power density, and vice versa. Of course, in other embodiments, the heating film 33 may also be a metal structure heating film, etc., and this application does not limit this.

[0059] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The heating section is designed to extend in a winding and circuitous manner. Combined with... Figure 2 As indicated in the diagram, the heating section extends along a first direction and then bends back and forth along a second direction at an angle to the first direction. Specifically, the bend refers to the heating section first extending a distance along the second direction, then bending, and then extending in the opposite direction along the second direction, forming an overall "S"-shaped bend. This increases the surface area of ​​the heating section, thereby increasing the coverage area of ​​the heating film 33 and improving the heating efficiency of the fluid. The first direction can be selected as the axial direction of the drying tunnel 11, and the second direction can be selected as the radial direction of the drying tunnel 11.

[0060] Furthermore, the heating section 317 includes at least two connected heating sub-segments, wherein at least one heating sub-segment is connected to the inlet section 313, at least one heating sub-segment is connected to the outlet section 315, and the at least two heating sub-segments are stacked. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the heating section 317 includes two heating sub-segments, each of which is tubular. The two heating sub-segments have the same shape and are stacked along the thickness direction of the heat-conducting pipe 31. This makes the structure of the heating section 317 more compact, further increasing its surface area and thus the coverage area of ​​the heating film 33, thereby improving heating efficiency. Of course, this embodiment does not limit the number of heating sub-segments; the heating section 317 may include three or more connected heating sub-segments, each with a shape that may be the same or different, which will not be elaborated further here. The heating section 317 is an integral component, exhibiting good structural integrity, high sealing performance, and ease of manufacturing.

[0061] Please refer to this again. Figure 2 In one embodiment, the inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 are arranged side by side on the same side of the heating section 317 and are both connected to the drying tunnel shell 10. In this way, the inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 are both connected to the drying tunnel shell 10, which improves the stability of the heating device 30. The inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 arranged on the same side facilitate simultaneous connection and other operations, improving the convenience of operation.

[0062] Furthermore, the heating section 317 includes multiple straight segments and multiple curved segments. The straight segments are spaced apart along a first direction, and the straight segments extend along a second direction at an angle to the first direction. Adjacent straight segments are connected by curved segments. Specifically, the length of the straight segments gradually increases in the second direction away from the inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315. This increases the surface area of ​​the heating section 317 and improves heating efficiency. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The opening shown in the figure is the second opening. The fan is set at the second opening and is used to make the airflow flow from the second opening to the heating section 317. The second direction is at an angle to the airflow direction. Along the airflow direction, the width of the straight section of the heating section 317 increases, thereby ensuring that the heating section 317 and the airflow exchange heat fully, and further improving the heat exchange efficiency and the temperature uniformity of the airflow.

[0063] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment further includes a seal 50. The drying tunnel shell 10 has a connecting hole that connects to the drying tunnel 11. The inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 both pass through the connecting hole and are connected to the seal 50, which seals the connecting hole. The connecting hole can be oval, circular, or similar in shape, connecting the drying tunnel 11 and the external space of the drying tunnel shell 10. The inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 pass through the connecting hole. The seal 50 may be made of rubber or composite materials and has a shape approximately the same as the connecting hole. It fills the gap between the inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 and the wall of the connecting hole to prevent airflow leakage from the connecting hole, ensure airflow circulation, reduce or avoid noise caused by airflow leakage, and improve the operating quality of the garment processing equipment.

[0064] The sealing element 50 and the heating section 317 are spaced apart. That is, the heating film 33 and the sealing element 50 are spaced apart to avoid the heating film 33 being too close to the sealing element 50, which would affect the life of the sealing element 50 and improve the structural reliability.

[0065] In addition, at least two wiring electrodes 60 are connected to the sealing element 50 and exposed outside the drying tunnel shell 10 for easy wiring operations. The sealing element 50 is not only used to seal the connecting hole, but also serves as the fixing base for the inlet section 313, the outlet section 315, and the wiring electrodes 60, facilitating unified assembly and improving installation efficiency.

[0066] Of course, the inlet section 313, the outlet section 315, and the wiring electrode 60 can also pass through different through holes, and a sealing element 50 is provided for each through hole. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the drying tunnel shell 10 includes a first shell 13 and a second shell 15. The first shell 13 and the second shell 15 are connected to define the drying tunnel 11 and together define a communicating hole. Optionally, the second shell 15 is located below the first shell 13, and the first shell 13 and the second shell 15 can be connected by at least one connection method such as snap-fit ​​or bolt connection. It is understood that the separate drying tunnel shell 10 not only facilitates processing and demolding, but also facilitates the installation of devices such as the heating device 30 and the fan placed in the drying tunnel 11. Specifically, after the second shell 15 is fixed in the box, the heating device 30, the fan, and other devices are assembled one by one, and then the first shell 13 is used to connect the second shell 15, improving assembly efficiency and allowing the first shell 13 and the second shell 15 to clamp the sealing member 50.

[0068] Furthermore, the seal 50 is provided with a mounting groove 51, which is arranged along the circumference of the seal 50. During assembly, the mounting groove 51 can play a pre-positioning role, and the first housing 13 and the second housing 15 extend into the mounting groove 51 to clamp the seal 50, making the connection between the first housing 13 and the second housing 15 and the seal 50 tighter, making the seal 50 more stable, and improving the sealing performance and structural reliability.

[0069] Combination Figure 2 In one embodiment, both the inlet section 313 and the outlet section 315 are exposed outside the drying tunnel shell 10 for easy pipe connection. The inlet section 313 is connected to the water pump 80 so that the fluid inlet 3131 is connected to the outlet of the water pump 80; the garment processing device also includes a connecting pipe 70, which connects the outlet section 315 and the drum assembly so that the fluid outlet 3151 and the garment processing chamber are connected through the connecting pipe 70. In this embodiment, the garment processing device uses the water pump 80 to deliver water to the flow channel 311, which heats the water and causes the heated fluid (water or steam) to flow into the garment processing chamber.

[0070] In another embodiment not shown, the inlet section 313 is exposed outside the drying tunnel shell 10 and connected to the water pump 80, while the outlet section 315 is located inside the drying tunnel 11, with the fluid outlet 3151 directly connected to the drying tunnel 11. In this embodiment, the garment processing equipment sends water to the flow channel 311 via the water pump 80. The flow channel 311 heats the water, causing the heated steam to flow into the drying tunnel 11 and then into the garment processing chamber under the action of a fan.

[0071] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this application. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0072] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The tub assembly has a garment handling chamber; The drying duct shell connects to the tub assembly and defines a drying duct that communicates with the garment processing chamber; as well as A heating device includes a heat-conducting pipe and a heating film, wherein at least a portion of the heat-conducting pipe is located within the drying tunnel, and the heating film covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the heat-conducting pipe; The heat pipe has a flow channel inside, one end of which is configured to connect to an external water source, and the other end is configured to connect to a clothing processing chamber or a drying tunnel.

2. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating film is a nano-resistive film.

3. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heat pipe includes: entrance section; Export section; and A heating section connects the inlet section and the outlet section, and the outer surface of the heating section is covered with the heating film; The heating section is located inside the drying tunnel and extends in a meandering manner.

4. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The heating section includes at least two connected heating sub-segments, wherein at least one heating sub-segment is connected to the inlet section and at least one heating sub-segment is connected to the outlet section; the at least two heating sub-segments are stacked.

5. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The inlet section and the outlet section are arranged side by side on the same side of the heating section, and both are connected to the drying tunnel shell.

6. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The heating section includes multiple straight segments and multiple curved segments. The multiple straight segments are arranged at intervals along a first direction, and the straight segments extend along a second direction at an angle to the first direction. Adjacent straight segments are connected by the curved segments. In this direction, the length of the straight segment gradually increases in the second direction, away from the inlet segment and the outlet segment.

7. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The sealing element is provided in the drying tunnel shell, which has a connecting hole that connects to the drying tunnel. The inlet section and the outlet section both pass through the connecting hole and are connected to the sealing element, which seals the connecting hole.

8. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The sealing element is spaced apart from the heating section.

9. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The heating device further includes at least two wiring electrodes, both of which are electrically connected to the heating film and are connected to the sealing element, and are exposed outside the drying tunnel shell.

10. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The drying tunnel housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing being connected to define the drying tunnel and together define the communicating hole, the first housing and the second housing clamping the sealing element.

11. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The seal is provided with a mounting groove, which is arranged along the circumference of the seal. The first housing and the second housing extend into the mounting groove to clamp the seal.

12. The garment processing apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, Also includes: The water pump, wherein the heat-conducting pipe includes an inlet section exposed outside the drying tunnel shell and defining a fluid inlet communicating with the flow channel, and the outlet of the water pump is connected to the fluid inlet.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting pipe, the heat-conducting pipe having an outlet section exposed outside the drying tunnel shell and defining a fluid outlet communicating with the flow channel, the connecting pipe connecting the fluid outlet and the garment processing chamber; or, The heat pipe includes an outlet section located within the drying tunnel and defining a fluid outlet communicating with the flow channel, so that fluid within the flow channel flows to the drying tunnel via the fluid outlet.

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