Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention discloses a clothes processing device which comprises a clothes containing barrel, a lifting rib and a conductivity detection device, and the clothes containing barrel is used for containing clothes. The lifting rib is arranged in the clothes containing barrel and comprises a first contact face and a second contact face which extend in the axial direction of the clothes containing barrel. The conductivity detection device comprises a first electrode piece and a second electrode piece, the first electrode piece and the second electrode piece are arranged on the lifting rib at intervals and at least arranged on one of the first contact face and the second contact face, and at least one of the first electrode piece and the second electrode piece is in bridge connection with the first contact face and the second contact face at the same time. According to the technical scheme, the clothes in the clothes containing barrel can be in direct contact, meanwhile, the contact area is ensured, the contact probability is improved, and then the detection accuracy is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing, in particular to a clothes processing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In daily life, most clothes processing devices (dryers, washer-dryer) have drying functions. After the wet clothes are dried by the clothes processing device, they can be worn immediately, greatly improving people's quality of life.

[0003] In related technologies, for clothes processing devices with drying functions, a detection structure is usually arranged on the front support structure of the clothes containing barrel to determine the drying degree of the clothes. However, in the use process, the contact probability between the arrangement position of the detection structure and the clothes to be dried in the clothes containing barrel is low, thereby increasing the difficulty of the detection structure to accurately capture the humidity change information of the clothes, and causing the detection structure to be unable to quickly determine the drying degree of the clothes. SUMMARY

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a clothes processing device which can directly contact the clothes in the clothes containing barrel, while ensuring the contact area to improve the contact probability and further improve the detection accuracy.

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a clothes processing device, which comprises:

[0006] a clothes containing barrel configured to contain clothes;

[0007] a lifting rib arranged in the clothes containing barrel, the lifting rib comprising a first contact surface and a second contact surface extending along an axial direction of the clothes containing barrel; and

[0008] an electrical conductivity detection device comprising a first electrode member and a second electrode member, the first electrode member and the second electrode member being arranged on the lifting rib in a spaced manner and being arranged at least on one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and at least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member simultaneously crossing the first contact surface and the second contact surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the lifting rib further comprises a third contact surface connected between the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and the third contact surface is arranged at an angle with the first contact surface and the second contact surface respectively and extends along the axial direction of the clothes containing barrel;

[0010] The at least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member simultaneously crosses the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first electrode member comprises a first connecting portion and a first tooth portion connected to the first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is arranged on the reinforcing rib and extends along the axial direction of the clothes containing tub, and the first tooth portion simultaneously bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second electrode member comprises a second connecting portion and a second tooth portion connected to the second connecting portion, the second connecting portion is arranged on the reinforcing rib and extends along the axial direction of the clothes containing tub, and the second tooth portion is arranged spaced apart from the first tooth portion and simultaneously bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface are collectively inwardly recessed to form a limiting groove, and the first tooth portion and / or the second tooth portion is embedded in the limiting groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the clothes treating device further comprises a partition member connected to the reinforcing rib and located in the limiting groove, and opposite sides of the partition member respectively abut against the adjacent first tooth portion and the second tooth portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the surface of the partition member away from the reinforcing rib is flush with the outer surface of the first tooth portion and the outer surface of the second tooth portion.

[0016] And / or, the partition member is an integral structure with the reinforcing rib.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion is located on the side where the first contact surface is located, and the second connecting portion is located on the side where the second contact surface is located.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first tooth portion comprises a first connecting segment, the first bridging segment and the first free segment connected in sequence, the first connecting segment is connected to the first connecting portion, the second tooth portion comprises a second connecting segment, the second bridging segment and the second free segment connected in sequence, and the second connecting segment is connected to the second connecting portion.

[0019] The first connecting segment and the second free segment are arranged spaced apart and are both attached to the first contact surface, the first bridging segment and the second bridging segment are arranged spaced apart and are both attached to the third contact surface, and the first free segment and the second connecting segment are arranged spaced apart and are both attached to the second contact surface.

[0020] In some embodiments, the first connecting segment and the first bridging segment are connected by bending; and / or

[0021] the first free section and the first connecting section are connected by bending; and / or

[0022] the second connecting section and the second connecting section are connected by bending; and / or

[0023] the second free section and the second connecting section are connected by bending.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first tooth and the second tooth are both provided in plurality, and the plurality of the first tooth and the second tooth are arranged alternately along the axial direction of the clothes containing drum.

[0025] In some embodiments, the lifting rib has a receiving groove formed on the side away from the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and the clothes treating apparatus comprises a control board located in the receiving groove, and the clothes containing drum has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends in the axial direction thereof;

[0026] The conductivity detecting device comprises a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal is connected to the first tooth near the first end, and the second terminal is connected to the second tooth near the first end, and the first terminal and the second terminal both extend into the receiving groove and are connected to the control board.

[0027] In some embodiments, the conductivity detecting device further comprises a drum terminal, one end of the drum terminal is connected to the first tooth near the second end, and the other end of the drum terminal extends into the receiving groove and is connected to the clothes containing drum.

[0028] In some embodiments, the lifting rib further comprises a third contact surface, the first contact surface and the second contact surface are connected, the third contact surface is connected to the side of the first contact surface away from the second contact surface, the third contact surface is arranged at an angle with the first contact surface, extends along the axial direction of the clothes containing drum, and the third contact surface and the second contact surface are arranged in parallel;

[0029] At least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member simultaneously spans the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface.

[0030] In some embodiments, the clothes treating apparatus further comprises a wireless power receiving module arranged in the clothes containing drum, and the wireless power receiving module can supply power to the conductivity detecting device.

[0031] Based on the above embodiment, the laundry treating apparatus provided by the embodiment of the present application directly sets the first electrode member and the second electrode member of the electric conductivity detection device on the lifting rib and sets at least one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface, so that the load such as laundry in the laundry tub can directly contact the first electrode member and the second electrode member, thereby sensing the drying degree of the laundry at a close distance;

[0032] Meanwhile, at least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member simultaneously bridges the first contact surface and the second contact surface, so that a multi-point contact is formed, thereby ensuring that the electrode has sufficient contact area with the laundry, effectively improving the probability of contact between the electrode member and the load such as laundry during detection, reducing errors that can be caused by poor contact or insufficient contact area, and effectively improving the accuracy of determining the drying degree of the laundry in the laundry tub. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor based on the drawings shown.

[0034] Figure 1 Part structure diagram of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application;

[0035] Figure 2 Part structure diagram of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application;

[0036] Figure 3 Part structure diagram of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application;

[0037] Figure 4 Part structure diagram of the lifting rib and the electric conductivity detection device of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application;

[0038] Figure 5 Part structure diagram of the lifting rib and the electric conductivity detection device of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application from another perspective;

[0039] Figure 6 Part structure diagram of the electric conductivity detection device of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application;

[0040] Figure 7 Part structure diagram of the electric conductivity detection device of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application from another perspective;

[0041] Figure 8 Part structure diagram of the first electrode member of the electric conductivity detection device of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application;

[0042] Figure 9 Figure 2 is a schematic view of a second electrode member of the conductivity detection device of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0043] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0044] 100, laundry treating apparatus; 10, tub; 10A, tub cavity; 11, tub body; 111, laundry loading opening; 12, end cover; 10a, first end; 10b, second end; 20, lifting rib; 21, first contact surface; 22, second contact surface; 23, third contact surface; 20A, accommodating groove; 20a, limiting groove; 30, conductivity detection device; 31, first electrode member; 311, first connecting portion; 312, first tooth portion; 3121, first connecting segment; 3122, first engaging segment; 3123, first free segment; 32, second electrode member; 321, second connecting portion; 322, second tooth portion; 3221, second connecting segment; 3222, second engaging segment; 3223, second free segment; 33, first terminal; 34, second terminal; 35, tub connecting terminal; 40, partition member; 50, cabinet; 60, wireless power transmitting module; 70, wireless power receiving module.

[0045] The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the following will further describe the embodiments of the present application in connection with the accompanying drawings.

[0047] The following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all the embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0048] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second" and the like are used only for the purpose of description and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more. "And / or", the association between the associated objects, means that there can be three kinds of relationships, for example, A and / or B, which can represent the existence of A alone, the existence of A and B at the same time, and the existence of B alone. The character " / " generally represents that the associated objects before and after are a kind of "or" relationship.

[0049] 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 in the description herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in this description, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0050] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 The first aspect of the present application proposes a laundry treating apparatus 100. The laundry treating apparatus 100 is provided with a drying function, and can be used to dry laundry. The laundry treating apparatus can be a drying apparatus or a washer-dryer. The drying apparatus refers to an apparatus provided with a drying function, such as a dryer. The washer-dryer refers to an apparatus integrating a drying function and a washing function, such as a washer-dryer.

[0051] Specifically, the laundry treating apparatus 100 comprises a laundry containing tub 10, a lifting rib 20, a cabinet 50, a driving device (not shown) and a heat exchange assembly (not shown).

[0052] The laundry containing tub 10 has a laundry containing cavity 10A for containing laundry and the like. The laundry containing tub 10 can be made of metal, such as corrosion-resistant and easy-to-clean stainless steel, so as to be firm and durable, and effectively resist wear and corrosion in daily use.

[0053] In an embodiment, the rotation axis of the laundry containing tub 10 can be along the horizontal direction, that is, the laundry treating apparatus can be a drum-type laundry treating apparatus.

[0054] For example, the laundry containing tub 10 has a laundry loading / unloading opening at the front side, and the user loads or unloads laundry into the laundry containing cavity 10A from the front. During rotation of the laundry containing tub 10, the laundry is moved from the lower side to the upper side. Under the action of gravity, the laundry falls from the upper side to the lower side, so that the laundry is dispersed and changed in posture under the combined action of the laundry containing tub 10 and gravity.

[0055] In some embodiments, the laundry containing tub 10 is substantially hollow and cylindrical in shape for ease of processing. The laundry containing tub 10 comprises a tub body 11 and an end cover 12. The tub body 11 has a laundry loading opening 111 at the front side, and the end cover 12 closes the rear end opening of the tub body 11.

[0056] In some embodiments, the clothes containing tub 10 can be a single tub structure. That is, the clothes treating apparatus has only one tub, which is the clothes containing tub 10. In other embodiments, the clothes containing tub 10 can be sleeved with an outer tub. That is, the clothes containing tub 10 has two tubs. Such a double-layer tub design can bring additional heat preservation, sound insulation or damping effects, improving the user's experience. At the same time, it also provides better protection and support for the complex mechanical structure and electrical elements inside the device.

[0057] The lifting ribs 20 are arranged in the clothes containing tub 10, i.e. in the clothes containing cavity 10A. The lifting ribs 20 can actively contact and closely fit the clothes in the clothes containing cavity 10A by following the rotation of the clothes containing tub 10. With the rotation of the clothes containing tub 10, the clothes are driven to move in a complex manner. Specifically, the clothes are lifted from the bottom to the top under the pushing of the lifting ribs 20, and then naturally slide back to the bottom under the joint action of gravity and centrifugal force. This cycle of rising and falling not only makes the clothes change posture in the clothes containing cavity 10A, but also ensures that every corner of the clothes can be evenly treated, such as washing or drying, to achieve the best cleaning or drying effect.

[0058] The box 50 constitutes the shell part of the clothes treating apparatus 100, which can be generally hexahedral, such as a cube or a cuboid, and can provide a mounting base for the clothes containing tub 10, the driving device and other components, and protect the clothes containing tub 10, the driving device and other components. At the same time, the surface of the box 50 also constitutes the main appearance surface of the clothes treating apparatus 100.

[0059] The clothes containing tub 10 is used to contain and carry the clothes and other loads to be treated in the clothes treating apparatus 100. A circulating air duct is also formed in the box 50, which is used to provide circulating air flow flowing through the clothes containing tub 10 repeatedly.

[0060] The driving device, as the power source of the whole apparatus, can be a motor or the like, so that the clothes containing tub 10 can rotate or swing. Such a dynamic movement mode not only helps the clothes to roll evenly in the tub, improving the uniformity of washing and drying, but also effectively avoids the clothes from being entangled or locally over-worn, protecting the texture of the clothes.

[0061] The heat exchange assembly is used to exchange heat with the air flow in the circulating air duct, so as to dehumidify and heat. The humid and hot air flow in the clothes containing tub 10 can enter the circulating air duct through the air outlet and be converted into dry and hot air flow after heat exchange with the heat exchange assembly, and the dry and hot air flow is returned to the clothes containing tub 10.

[0062] In some embodiments, the heat exchange assembly includes a condenser and an evaporator, and the clothes treatment apparatus further includes a compressor and a throttling device, the compressor, the condenser, the throttling device and the evaporator are connected by pipelines to form a heat pump system, and the refrigerant can circulate in the heat pump system. The air flow in the circulating air duct exchanges heat with the refrigerant in the evaporator and the condenser to form a dry hot air flow. The evaporator is used to cool and dehumidify the wet hot air flow from the clothes containing barrel 10 into a dry cold air flow; and the condenser heats the dry cold air flow into a dry hot air flow and returns it to the clothes containing barrel 10.

[0063] The working principle of the heat pump system is as follows: the compressor sucks in low-pressure gaseous refrigerant and compresses it into high-pressure discharge; the high-pressure refrigerant discharged into the condenser transfers heat to the air flow to condense into high-pressure liquid; the high-pressure liquid refrigerant flows through the throttling device to reduce the pressure and becomes a low-pressure low-temperature gas-liquid two-phase mixture into the evaporator; the refrigerant in the evaporator absorbs the heat of the air flow to become low-pressure gas; the low-pressure gaseous refrigerant is sucked into the compressor again; the cycle is repeated to realize heat exchange. That is, the evaporator is used to cool and dehumidify the wet hot air flow from the clothes containing barrel 10 into a dry cold air flow, and the condenser heats the dry cold air flow into a dry hot air flow and returns it to the clothes containing barrel 10. The dry hot air flow returned to the clothes containing barrel 10 contacts the damp clothes again to form a wet hot air flow, completing a drying cycle. By repeatedly running the drying cycle, the circulating air flow is continuously provided to the clothes containing barrel 10 to dry the clothes.

[0064] For example, the evaporator and the condenser can be finned tube type or micro-channel type heat exchangers.

[0065] For example, the throttling device includes but is not limited to an electronic expansion valve and the like.

[0066] In an embodiment, the clothes treatment apparatus 100 includes a fan wheel for driving the air flow. For example, the fan wheel is located in the circulating air duct and between the heat exchange assembly and the return air inlet. During the process of drying the clothes, the fan wheel is used to drive the air flow flowing through the clothes to flow through the evaporator and the condenser in turn, and then blow to the clothes to form a circulating air flow. The fan wheel can accelerate the air flow and improve the drying efficiency.

[0067] In the related art, for the clothes treatment apparatus 100 with drying function, a detection structure is usually arranged on the front support structure of the clothes containing barrel 10 to determine the drying degree of the clothes. However, in the use process, the contact probability between the arrangement position of the detection structure and the clothes to be dried in the clothes containing barrel 10 is low, thereby increasing the difficulty of the detection structure to accurately capture the humidity change information of the clothes, and causing the detection structure to be unable to quickly determine the drying degree of the clothes.

[0068] To solve the above problems, the clothes treatment apparatus 100 of the present application further includes an electrical conductivity detection device 30.

[0069] By referring to Figures 3 to 5 The lifting rib 20 can be made of plastic material, and includes a first contact surface 21 and a second contact surface 22 extending along an axial direction of the clothes containing barrel 10. The first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 are arranged at an angle, and are used to contact clothes in the clothes containing barrel 10. It can be understood that the axial direction of the clothes containing barrel 10 refers to the extension direction of the rotation axis of the clothes containing barrel 10. Specifically, the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 can be flat surfaces that are easy to process and manufacture, so as to simplify the production process, or can be soft curved surfaces, so as to increase the contact area with the clothes, thereby further improving the treatment effect. It should be noted that the specific angle range of the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 can be set according to the shape of the lifting rib 20, and is not limited.

[0070] The conductivity detection device 30 can detect the conductivity of the load such as clothes in the clothes containing cavity 10A. The clothes treatment device can determine the drying degree according to the conductivity detected by the conductivity detection device 30. The conductivity detection device 30 includes a first electrode piece 31 and a second electrode piece 32. The detection principle of the conductivity detection device 30 can be that the load in the clothes containing cavity 10A contacts the first electrode piece 31 and the second electrode piece 32 of the conductivity detection device 30, so that the conductivity detection circuit is turned on. The resistance values of loads with different moisture levels are different, that is, the moisture level of the load is related to the conductivity, and the drying degree is determined according to the conductivity.

[0071] The first electrode piece 31 and the second electrode piece 32 are arranged on the lifting rib 20 at intervals, and are arranged at least on one of the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. At least one of the first electrode piece 31 and the second electrode piece 32 simultaneously spans the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. The first electrode piece 31 and the second electrode piece 32 are made of conductive material, for example, metal material.

[0072] Based on the above embodiment, the clothes treatment device 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application directly arranges the first electrode piece 31 and the second electrode piece 32 of the conductivity detection device 30 on the lifting rib 20, and arranges at least one of the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. In this way, the load such as clothes in the clothes containing barrel 10 can directly contact the first electrode piece 31 and the second electrode piece 32, thereby closely sensing the drying degree of the clothes.

[0073] At least one of the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 simultaneously spans the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22, thus forming a multi-point contact to ensure sufficient contact area between the electrode and the clothes, effectively increasing the probability of contact between the electrode member and the clothes during detection, reducing errors that may be caused by poor contact or insufficient contact area, and effectively improving the accuracy of determining the drying degree of the clothes in the clothes drum.

[0074] In combination with reference Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 20 further comprises a third contact surface 23 connected between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23 is arranged at an angle with the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 respectively and extends in the axial direction of the clothes drum 10.

[0075] The first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the newly added third contact surface 23 form a trapezoidal shape in cooperation, so that the reinforcing rib 20 forms a stable and multi-level support and contact system. This design enables the reinforcing rib 20 to better adapt to and guide the movement trajectory of the clothes, ensuring that the clothes are more evenly and effectively treated in the clothes drum 10. At the same time, at least one of the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 simultaneously spans the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23. This increases the contact opportunity and contact area between the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 and the clothes, enabling the conductivity detection device 30 to more sensitively and accurately capture changes in the moisture content of the clothes. This comprehensive contact coverage not only improves the accuracy of conductivity detection, but also makes the determination of drying degree more accurate.

[0076] In some embodiments, the first electrode member 31 comprises a first connecting portion 311 and a first tooth portion 312 connected to the first connecting portion 311, and the first connecting portion 311 is arranged on the reinforcing rib 20 and extends in the axial direction of the clothes drum 10.

[0077] The first connecting portion 311 extends linearly in parallel, and the specific structural form of the first tooth portion 312 is not limited and can be in the form of a sheet or a column, etc. The cross-sectional shape of the column is not limited and can be circular or polygonal, such as quadrilateral, pentagonal, etc. It can be understood that the polygon can include a rounded polygon. The first tooth portion 312 simultaneously spans the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23, so as to further enhance the contact probability with the load such as clothes, and to further improve the accuracy of determining the drying degree of the clothes in the clothes drum.

[0078] Furthermore, the second electrode component 32 includes a second connecting portion 321 and a second toothed portion 322 connected to the second connecting portion 321. The second connecting portion 321 is disposed on the lifting rib 20 and extends along the axial direction of the laundry tub 10. The second connecting portion 321 also extends linearly and parallelly, with all first teethed portions 312 and all second teethed portions 322 located between the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321. That is, both the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321 are generally straight or curved. For example, the shape of the first toothed portion 312 is approximately the same as the shape of the second toothed portion 322, and the first toothed portion 312 is generally parallel to the second toothed portion 322. Both the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321 are straight and generally parallel.

[0079] The specific structural form of the second tooth 322 is not limited; it can be in the form of a sheet or a column, etc. In this embodiment, the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 have simple and compact structures and neat and beautiful appearances.

[0080] The first tooth 312 and the second tooth 322 are arranged at intervals and simultaneously span the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22 and the third contact surface 23, so as to further increase the probability of contact with loads such as clothes, and further improve the accuracy of judging the dryness of clothes in the clothes drum.

[0081] In some embodiments, the first electrode 31 can be a one-piece molded structure. That is, the first connecting portion 311, the first tooth portion 312, etc., can be manufactured as a single piece.

[0082] In some embodiments, the second electrode 32 can be a one-piece molded structure. That is, the second connecting portion 321, the second tooth portion 322, etc., can be manufactured as a single piece.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23 are recessed inward to form a limiting groove 20a, and the first tooth 312 and the second tooth 322 are embedded in the limiting groove 20a. This effectively reduces the relative displacement or loosening between the first tooth 312 and the second tooth 322, thereby improving the overall stability and durability of the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32.

[0084] In some embodiments, the garment handling device 100 further includes a separator 40 connected to the lifting rib 20 and located within the limiting groove 20a. The opposite sides of the separator 40 abut against adjacent first teeth 312 and second teeth 322, respectively. This not only ensures a stable interval between adjacent first teeth 312 and second teeth 322, effectively avoiding direct contact between them, but also enhances the relative positional stability between the first teeth 312 and second teeth 322. Even during high-speed or complex operation of the garment container 10, it effectively prevents lateral displacement or misalignment of the teeth, ensuring the overall structural stability and smooth operation of the garment handling device 100, further improving the structural strength and operational reliability of the entire garment handling device 100. Understandably, the separator 40 can be arranged in a strip shape, with its length extending in the same direction as the first tooth 312 and the second tooth 322. When the number of the first tooth 312 and the second tooth 322 increases and they are arranged alternately in a specific order, the number of separators 40 can also be flexibly increased to ensure that there is a separator 40 between each adjacent tooth. This design not only enhances the separation effect between the teeth but also improves the structural stability and operational efficiency of the entire garment handling device 100.

[0085] In some embodiments, the surface of the separator 40 facing away from the lifting rib 20 is flush with the outer surfaces of the first tooth 312 and the second tooth 322. This is intended to significantly reduce the risk of damage that may occur during the drying process of loads such as clothing. Because the surfaces are flush, the separator 40 does not become an obstacle when clothing slides or tumbles, reducing unnecessary friction and collisions between the clothing and the separator 40, thereby protecting the texture and appearance of the clothing and extending its lifespan.

[0086] Optionally, the separator 40 and the lifting rib 20 are integrated into one structure. This design not only simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces the number of parts, but also significantly enhances the connection strength between the separator 40 and the lifting rib 20. Because they exist as a whole, their synergy is closer, thereby improving the stability and durability of the entire garment handling device 100.

[0087] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 311 is located on one side of the first contact surface 21, and the second connecting portion 321 is located on one side of the second contact surface 22. This layout not only simplifies the installation process and makes operation more convenient and efficient, but also effectively avoids mutual interference between the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321 during installation or use. This design not only improves overall installation efficiency but also reduces potential malfunctions caused by improper connection placement, further enhancing stability and reliability.

[0088] Combined with reference Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, the first tooth 312 includes a first connecting segment 3121, a first connecting segment 3122, and a first free segment 3123 connected in sequence. The first connecting segment 3121 is connected to the first connecting portion 311. The second tooth 322 includes a second connecting segment 3221, a second connecting segment 3222, and a second free segment 3223 connected in sequence. The second connecting segment 3221 is connected to the second connecting portion 321. Specifically, the first tooth 312 and the second tooth 322 are each composed of multiple segments, which are connected sequentially to maintain the integrity of the structure.

[0089] The first connecting segment 3121 and the second free segment 3223 are spaced apart and both attached to the first contact surface 21. This arrangement not only avoids mutual interference but also improves the stability with the first contact surface 21 by increasing the contact area. Similarly, the first connecting segment 3122 and the second connecting segment 3222 are spaced apart and both attached to the third contact surface 23, and the first free segment 3123 and the second connecting segment 3221 are spaced apart and both attached to the second contact surface 22, all of which effectively improve the contact stability of the overall structure.

[0090] This mounting method not only enhances the stability of the teeth in different force directions, but also reduces the risk of excessive stress on a single point by dispersing the contact points, thereby extending the service life of the component.

[0091] In some embodiments, the first connecting segment 3121 and the first connecting segment 3122 are bent together, meaning the connection point between them is curved, effectively preventing potential damage to clothing from sharp edges during inspection. Similarly, bent connections are also used between the first free segment 3123 and the first connecting segment 3122, between the second connecting segment 3221 and the second connecting segment 3222, and between the second free segment 3223 and the second connecting segment 3222. This consistent bending connection strategy further reduces the potential threat to clothing during operation and enhances safety.

[0092] Combined with reference Figures 5 to 7In some embodiments, multiple first teeth 312 and multiple second teeth 322 are provided, and the multiple first teeth 312 and multiple second teeth 322 are alternately arranged along the axial direction of the clothes-holding drum. In this embodiment, the first teeth 312 and the second teeth 322 are arranged alternately to form an interdigitated structure. One first tooth 312 and one second tooth 322 constitute an electrode pair. The conductivity detection device 30 has at least two electrode pairs. When the clothes come into contact with at least two electrode pairs, the conduction between each electrode pair can be regarded as a resistor. At least two electrode pairs can be regarded as at least two resistors in parallel, thereby making the detection of conductivity changes more sensitive, improving the accuracy and sensitivity of the conductivity detection device 30, and to a certain extent avoiding problems such as incomplete drying or over-drying, thus improving drying performance.

[0093] In some embodiments, the distance L between adjacent first teeth 312 and second teeth 322 is 2 mm to 8 mm. For example, the distance L between adjacent first teeth 312 and second teeth 322 can be 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 6.5 mm, 7 mm, or 8 mm, etc. A smaller distance between the first teeth 312 and second teeth 322 results in higher detection sensitivity, but also requires more material for the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32, leading to higher costs. A distance of 2 mm to 8 mm between adjacent first teeth 312 and second teeth 322 not only balances detection sensitivity and cost but also provides good anti-static interference, mitigating the problem of excessively high conductivity values ​​during the chemical fiber drying process to some extent.

[0094] Combined with reference Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 9 In some embodiments, the lifting rib 20 has a receiving groove 20A formed on the side facing away from the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. The clothing handling device 100 includes a control plate (not shown) located within the receiving groove 20A. The clothes container 10 has a first end 10a and a second end 10b located at opposite ends in its axial direction. The conductivity detection device 30 includes a first terminal 33 and a second terminal 34. The first terminal 33 is connected to a first tooth 312 near the first end 10a, and the second terminal 34 is connected to a second tooth 322 near the first end 10a. Both the first terminal 33 and the second terminal 34 extend into the receiving groove 20A and are connected to the control plate.

[0095] The control board controls the start and stop of the conductivity detection device 30. It performs input functions such as signal acquisition and processing, and output functions such as issuing control commands to control the operation of actuators. For example, the control board can control the power supply. The control board may include an MCU, or Microcontroller Unit. In this embodiment, the first terminal 33 and the second terminal 34 are connected to the control board to transmit electrical signals between the control board and the conductivity detection device 30. The first terminal 33, the second terminal 34, and the control board are all located in the receiving slot 20A to minimize contact between the first terminal 33, the second terminal 34, and the control board and the load, thus improving safety. Furthermore, the arrangement of the first terminal 33 and the second terminal 34 at the same end improves installation convenience and reduces wiring length.

[0096] In some embodiments, the first terminal 33 can be connected to the first connecting segment 3122 of the first tooth 312, and the second terminal 34 can be connected to the second connecting segment 3222 of the second tooth 322. It is understood that the first connecting segment 3122 is located on the third contact surface 23, and the second connecting segment 3222 is located on the third contact surface 23. The third contact surface 23 is positioned directly opposite the rotation axis of the laundry tub 10. This allows the first terminal 33 and the second terminal 34 to pass through the third contact surface 23 and be located within the receiving groove 20A during installation. This reduces the difficulty of docking during installation, enables smoother operation, reduces installation difficulty, and improves the user experience.

[0097] Combined with reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 8 In some embodiments, the conductivity detection device 30 further includes a receiving terminal 35. One end of the receiving terminal 35 is connected to a first tooth 312 near the second end 10b, and the other end of the receiving terminal 35 extends into the receiving groove 20A and is connected to the laundry tub 10. The receiving terminal 35 can be made of a conductive material, such as metal. When the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 are conductive, the laundry tub 10 can act as part of the first electrode 31, reducing measurement errors caused by polarization. Simultaneously, the receiving terminal 35 is positioned close to the second end 10b, effectively avoiding unnecessary interference or conflict with the first terminal 33 during installation, ensuring a smooth and efficient installation process.

[0098] Specifically, the receiving terminal 35, the lifting rib 20, and the clothes holding tub 10 are all provided with connection holes. Fasteners are sequentially inserted through the connection holes of the clothes holding tub 10, the receiving terminal 35, and the lifting rib 20 to fix the receiving terminal 35 to the lifting rib 20 and the clothes holding tub 10. The fasteners can be hidden within the receiving groove 20A, which to a certain extent avoids damage to the fasteners and the receiving terminal 35 caused by clothing contact, thus improving safety and reliability. The type of fastener is not limited, and fasteners include, but are not limited to, screws or bolts. Similar to the first terminal 33, the receiving terminal 35 is connected to the first connecting section 3122 of the first tooth 312, thereby reducing the difficulty of docking during installation, enabling smoother operation, reducing installation difficulty, and improving the user experience.

[0099] Reference Figure 2 Furthermore, in one embodiment, the garment processing equipment includes a wireless power receiving module 400 disposed in the garment container 10. The wireless power receiving module 400 can power the conductivity detection device 30. The wireless power receiving module 400 receives electrical energy wirelessly, thus eliminating the need for a conductive wire connection to an external power source and preventing interference with the conductive wire during the rotation of the garment container 10. The wireless power receiving module 400 can provide power to the conductivity detection device 30, maintaining the energy required for its operation.

[0100] The wireless power receiving module 400 is located on the rear side of the laundry tub 10. For example, the wireless power receiving module 400 is located in the central region of the rear side wall of the laundry tub 10. The wireless power receiving module 400 is located outside the laundry cavity 10A to prevent clothing or other loads inside the laundry cavity 10A from contacting the wireless power receiving module 400, thus improving safety.

[0101] In some embodiments, the garment handling device further includes a wireless power transmission module 300. The garment container 10 is located inside the housing 50, and the wireless power transmission module 300 can be disposed on the back panel of the housing 50. The wireless power transmission module 300 and the wireless power receiving module 400 transmit electrical energy without contact, that is, the wireless power transmission module 300 and the wireless power receiving module 400 can transmit electrical energy without the need for wire connection.

[0102] For example, the wireless power transmitting module 300 includes a transmitting coil, and the wireless power receiving module 400 includes a receiving coil. Energy can be transferred between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil via a magnetic field. For instance, the transmitting coil can generate a changing magnetic field, and the receiving coil can generate a current through electromagnetic induction, thereby achieving energy transfer.

[0103] In this embodiment, even when the laundry tub 10 is rotating, the wireless power transmitting module 300 and the wireless power receiving module 400 can still provide high-power electrical energy to electrical devices such as the conductivity detection device 30 to meet their power needs.

[0104] In other embodiments, the difference from the above embodiments is that the lifting rib 20 further includes a third contact surface 23. The first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 are connected, and the third contact surface 23 is connected to the side of the first contact surface 21 away from the second contact surface 22. The third contact surface 23 is set at an angle to the first contact surface 21 and extends along the axial direction of the clothes tank 10. The third contact surface 23 and the second contact surface 22 are arranged parallel to each other. At least one of the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 simultaneously spans the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23. Compared with the previous embodiments, the lifting rib 20 in this embodiment forms a rectangular overall layout. It is particularly noteworthy that the third contact surface 23 is parallel to the second contact surface 22. This parallel arrangement not only enhances the overall stability of the lifting rib 20 but also provides it with a more balanced force structure. More importantly, at least one of the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 is cleverly designed to simultaneously bridging the three contact surfaces. This design makes the contact between the electrode and the lifting rib 20 more comprehensive and tighter, thereby effectively improving the accuracy and efficiency of conductivity detection.

[0105] 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," and "right" 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 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 accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0106] 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 laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treating apparatus comprises: a laundry containing tub for containing laundry; a lifting rib provided in the laundry containing tub, the lifting rib comprising a first contact surface and a second contact surface extending along an axial direction of the laundry containing tub; and an electric conductivity detecting device comprising a first electrode member and a second electrode member, the first electrode member and the second electrode member being arranged on the lifting rib and being provided at least on one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and at least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member simultaneously crossing the first contact surface and the second contact surface. The lifting rib further comprises a third contact surface connected between the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and the third contact surface is arranged at an angle with the first contact surface and the second contact surface respectively and extends along the axial direction of the laundry containing tub.

2. The clothes treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, At least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member simultaneously crosses the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface. The first electrode member comprises a first connecting portion and a first tooth portion connected with the first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is arranged on the lifting rib and extends along the axial direction of the laundry containing tub, and the first tooth portion simultaneously crosses the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface. 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2, wherein The second electrode member comprises a second connecting portion and a second tooth portion connected with the second connecting portion, the second connecting portion is arranged on the lifting rib and extends along the axial direction of the laundry containing tub, and the second tooth portion is arranged at an interval with the first tooth portion and simultaneously crosses the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface. 4.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein The first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface are collectively inwardly recessed to form a limiting groove, and the first tooth portion and / or the second tooth portion is embedded in the limiting groove. 5.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the first and second openings, respectively. The laundry treating apparatus further comprises a partitioning member connected to the lifting rib and located in the limiting groove, and opposite sides of the partitioning member respectively abut against the adjacent first tooth portion and second tooth portion. 6.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 5, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the first and second openings, respectively. The first connecting portion is located on one side of the first contact surface, and the second connecting portion is located on one side of the second contact surface. 7.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the cabinet, respectively. The first tooth portion comprises a first connecting segment, a first linking segment and a first free segment connected in sequence, and the first connecting segment is connected with the first connecting portion, and the second tooth portion comprises a second connecting segment, a second linking segment and a second free segment connected in sequence, and the second connecting segment is connected with the second connecting portion. 8.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 7, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the cabinet, respectively. The first connecting segment and the second free segment are arranged at an interval and are both attached to the first contact surface, the first linking segment and the second linking segment are arranged at an interval and are both attached to the third contact surface, and the first free segment and the second connecting segment are arranged at an interval and are both attached to the second contact surface. The first connecting segment and the first linking segment are connected by bending; and / or 9.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the cabinet, respectively. The first free segment and the first linking segment are connected by bending; and / or The second connecting segment and the second linking segment are connected by bending; and / or The second free segment and the second linking segment are connected by bending. ​ 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second surfaces, respectively. The first and second tooth parts are provided in plurality, and the plurality of first tooth parts and the plurality of second tooth parts are alternately arranged along the axial direction of the clothes containing drum. 11.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 10, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the cabinet, respectively. The lifting rib is provided with a receiving groove on the side away from the first and second contact surfaces, and the clothes treating apparatus includes a control board located in the receiving groove, and the clothes containing drum has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends in the axial direction thereof; The conductivity detecting device includes a first terminal connected to the first tooth part near the first end and a second terminal connected to the second tooth part near the first end, and the first and second terminals are both extended into the receiving groove and connected to the control board. 12.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the cabinet, respectively. The conductivity detecting device further includes a drum terminal, one end of which is connected to the first tooth part near the second end, and the other end of which is extended into the receiving groove and connected to the clothes containing drum. 13.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The lifting rib further includes a third contact surface, the first and second contact surfaces are connected, the third contact surface is connected to the side of the first contact surface away from the second contact surface, the third contact surface is arranged at an angle with the first contact surface, extends along the axial direction of the clothes containing drum, and the third contact surface is parallel to the second contact surface; At least one of the first and second electrode members simultaneously spans the first, second and third contact surfaces.

14. The clothes treating apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, The clothes treating apparatus further includes a wireless power receiving module arranged in the clothes containing drum, and the wireless power receiving module can supply power to the conductivity detecting device.

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