Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention discloses clothes processing equipment which comprises a box body, a barrel assembly, a support and a door ring, and the barrel assembly is arranged in the box body; the bracket is arranged in the box body and is connected to the box body; the door ring is arranged in the box body, the door ring and the barrel assembly are arranged in a spaced mode, and the door ring is connected to the support. According to the clothes processing equipment, the support is arranged and provides a stable installation foundation for the door ring in the box body, so that enough space can be maintained between the door ring and the barrel assembly for installing the door seal.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The door seal of the garment processing equipment is used to effectively seal the clothes inside the drum, ensuring that the internal environment of the drum is isolated from the outside environment during each processing stage such as washing, rinsing, spin-drying or drying. It also helps to reduce vibration and noise, and improve the performance of the garment processing equipment.

[0003] In addition, some garment processing equipment achieves sealing through baffles. The baffles are located between the door and the roller opening and extend along the axial direction of the roller, achieving a sealing effect through physical barrier.

[0004] In related technologies, for large-capacity rollers, the diameter and length of the rollers have increased, which in turn limits the installation space of the door seal. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of this invention is to provide a garment processing device. According to the garment processing device of the invention, by providing a support frame, a stable mounting base is provided for the door ring inside the housing, ensuring sufficient space is maintained between the door ring and the tub assembly for installing a door seal.

[0006] The garment processing device according to the present invention includes: a box body; a bucket assembly disposed within the box body; a support frame disposed within the box body and connected to the box body; and a door ring disposed within the box body and spaced apart from the bucket assembly, the door ring being connected to the support frame.

[0007] According to the garment processing apparatus of the present invention, a door ring is disposed within the housing and spaced apart from the tub assembly, such that sufficient space exists between the door ring and the tub assembly for installing a door seal, and the door ring is connected to the door seal, thereby providing necessary support for the door seal. The door seal can be tightly fitted between the tub assembly and the door ring to effectively seal and isolate the internal space of the tub assembly from the external environment. The door ring not only provides a physical location for the installation of the door seal, but also provides necessary support for the door seal through its structure, ensuring that the door seal can be stably fixed in the appropriate position to accommodate a large-capacity inner tub and ensuring sufficient space for installation. By providing a bracket, the bracket provides a stable mounting base for the door ring inside the housing, maintaining sufficient space between the door ring and the tub assembly for installing the door seal.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket structure is distributed in at least two around the door ring.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two of the brackets are distributed on both sides of the door ring in the width direction of the garment processing device and extend in the width direction of the garment processing device.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket includes: a first extension, one end of which is connected to the housing; and a second extension, which extends vertically or obliquely from the other end of the first extension and is connected to the door ring.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the tub assembly includes an inner tub and an outer tub, the outer tub being sleeved on the outside of the inner tub; the garment handling device further includes: a door seal, the door seal being disposed around the door ring and the outer tub; wherein the door ring covers at least a portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the invention, the inner cylinder covers at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door ring is formed with a mounting groove that is open away from its axis, and the door seal is formed with a mounting portion that is fixed in the mounting groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner cylinder is formed with an extension extending in its axial direction, the extension forming the cylinder opening, and the extension covering at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal, the distance between the extension and the door ring being d and satisfying: d≤15mm.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the interval d between the extension portion and the door ring satisfies: 8mm≤d.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the tub assembly includes an inner tub and an outer tub, the outer tub being sleeved on the outside of the inner tub; the garment processing device further includes: a door seal, the door seal being disposed around the door ring and the outer tub, the door seal forming a medium flow path for medium flow and extending circumferentially thereon, the door seal forming a first rinsing channel, the inlet of the first rinsing channel being open toward the outside of the door seal, and the outlet of the first rinsing channel communicating with the medium flow path.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door seal is formed with a second flushing channel extending from the radially outer side of the door seal to the radially inner side of the door seal, so as to guide the medium from the radially outer side of the door seal to the radially inner side of the door seal to flush the movable door that closes the dispensing port.

[0018] In summary, according to the garment processing equipment of the present invention, the door ring is disposed within the housing and spaced apart from the tub assembly, providing sufficient space between the door ring and the tub assembly for installing the door seal. The door ring is connected to the door seal, thus providing necessary support for the door seal. The door seal can fit tightly between the tub assembly and the door ring, effectively sealing and isolating the internal space of the tub assembly from the external environment. The door ring not only provides a physical location for the installation of the door seal but also provides necessary support through its structure, ensuring that the door seal can be stably fixed in the appropriate position to accommodate the large-capacity inner tub and ensuring sufficient space for installation. By setting up brackets, a stable installation base is provided for the door ring inside the housing, maintaining sufficient space between the door ring and the tub assembly for door seal installation. Multiple brackets are distributed around the door ring. The coordinated operation of these brackets more effectively distributes and bears the various loads that the door ring and it may bear, enhancing structural stability and overall rigidity, ensuring the stability and parallelism of the door ring during long-term use, and effectively preventing deformation or loosening caused by uneven stress. At least two supports are distributed on both sides of the door ring and extend in the width direction of the washing machine. The width direction of the washing machine refers to the left-right direction, that is, the direction between the sides of the washing machine. By setting supports on the left and right sides of the door ring, more stable support can be provided for the door ring, preventing it from shaking during the operation of the washing machine. The supports on both sides help to achieve mechanical balance, so that the door ring remains stable when closing and opening, and also helps to improve the stability of the entire washing machine, making it more stable and reliable during the washing process.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 AA section diagram;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the front sealing door of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded plan view of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a door seal from one perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 C-section view;

[0029] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a door seal from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Middle FF cross section;

[0032] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 GG cross-section diagram;

[0033] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of a section at point J;

[0034] Figure 14 This is an assembly diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 1. Garment processing equipment;

[0037] 11. Inner cylinder; 111. Extension section;

[0038] 12. Outer cylinder; 121. Expansion port; 122. Limiting protrusion;

[0039] 13. Door seal; 131. Limiting groove; 132. Buffer section; 133. Medium flow path; 134. First flushing channel; 135. Second flushing channel; 136. Medium discharge channel; 137. Drainage section; 1371. Blocking section; 1372. Guide section.

[0040] 14. Door frame; 141. Mounting groove; 142. Positioning protrusion;

[0041] 15. Box body;

[0042] 16. Front sealing door;

[0043] 17. Movable door;

[0044] 18. Sealing ring; 181. First lip; 182. Second lip; 183. Third lip;

[0045] 19. Bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0046] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0047] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0048] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] In related technologies, for large-capacity rollers, the diameter and length of the rollers have increased, which in turn limits the installation space of the door seal.

[0050] The following is for reference. Figures 1-14 A garment processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0051] like Figures 1-6As shown, the garment processing device 1 according to the present invention includes a housing 15, which is used to house and protect the internal components of the garment processing device 1 and the medium required for processing garments.

[0052] The garment processing equipment 1 also includes a drum assembly, which is housed within the housing 15; the drum assembly is the component in the garment processing equipment used for loading and processing garments. The drum assembly directly affects the washing effect and efficiency of the equipment.

[0053] The garment processing equipment 1 also includes a bracket 19, which is disposed inside and connected to the housing 15. The bracket 19 provides an installation base for the door ring 14 inside the housing 15, so that the door ring 14 can be accurately installed and positioned by the stable support of the bracket 19.

[0054] The garment handling equipment 1 also includes a door ring 14, which is disposed within the housing 15 and spaced apart from the drum assembly. This provides sufficient space between the door ring 14 and the drum assembly for installing a door seal 13. The door ring 14 is connected to the door seal 13, thus providing necessary support for the door seal 13. The door seal 13 can fit tightly between the drum assembly and the door ring 14 to effectively seal and isolate the internal space of the drum assembly from the external environment. The door ring 14 not only provides a physical location for the installation of the door seal 13 but also provides necessary support for the door seal 13 through its structure, ensuring that the door seal 13 can be stably fixed in the appropriate position to accommodate the large-capacity inner drum 11 and ensuring sufficient space for installation of the door seal 13.

[0055] Therefore, according to the garment processing device 1 of the present invention, by setting the bracket 19, not only is a stable installation base provided for the door ring 14 inside the box 15, but also sufficient space is maintained between the door ring 14 and the tub assembly for the installation of the door seal 13.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, at least two brackets 19 are distributed around the door ring 14. The multiple brackets 19 work together to more effectively distribute and bear the various loads that the door ring 14 and it may bear. This not only enhances the stability and overall rigidity of the structure, but also ensures the stability and parallelism of the door ring 14 during long-term use, effectively preventing deformation or loosening caused by uneven stress.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, at least two supports 19 are distributed on both sides of the door ring 14 in the width direction of the clothes handling device 1 and extend in the width direction of the clothes handling device 1. The width direction of the clothes handling device 1 refers to the left-right direction of the washing machine, that is, the direction between the sides of the washing machine. By setting supports 19 on the left and right sides of the door ring 14, the door ring 14 can be provided with more stable support, preventing it from shaking during the operation of the clothes handling device 1. The supports 19 on both sides help to achieve mechanical balance, so that the door ring 14 can remain stable when the movable door 17 is closed and opened, and also helps to improve the stability of the entire clothes handling device 1, making it more stable and reliable during the washing process.

[0058] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket 19 includes a first extension, one end of which is connected to the housing 15 and fixed to the housing 15 as a fixed end of the bracket 19. The first extension provides a stable support base to securely fix the bracket 19 to the housing 15 for further support of the door ring 14.

[0059] The bracket 19 also includes a second extension that extends vertically or obliquely from the other end of the first extension and connects to the door ring 14. Therefore, the second extension forms an angle with the first extension, which can be 90 degrees (vertical) or any other non-zero angle (oblique). The second extension is used to transfer the supporting force of the first extension to the door ring 14. Because the second extension extends from the first extension, its length, angle, and position can be adjusted as needed to ensure accurate connection with the door ring 14, provide necessary support, and allow the bracket 19 to better adapt to the geometry and installation requirements of the door ring 14.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the cabinet 15 includes a front door 16, which is located on the front side of the cabinet 15 and has a loading port that matches the drum opening. The loading port is connected to the drum opening, allowing the user to easily put clothes into the inner drum 11 through the loading port and take the clothes out of the inner drum 11 after washing.

[0061] The garment handling device 1 also includes a movable door 17, which is movably mounted on the front door 16 and adapted to open or close the loading port. The movable door 17 is movable, meaning that it can open or close relative to the front door 16, allowing the user to conveniently open the movable door 17 as needed, load the garments into the garment handling device 1, and close the movable door 17 after loading to maintain the sealing of the washing machine interior, facilitating the washing operation.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the tub assembly includes an inner tub 11 and an outer tub 13. The inner tub 11 is the component in the laundry handling device 1 used to load clothes and actually perform the washing action. The outer tub 13 is sleeved on the outside of the inner tub 11, providing necessary support and protection for the rotation of the inner tub 11.

[0063] The garment handling device 1 also includes a door seal 13, which is arranged around the door ring 14 and the outer drum 12 to achieve a seal between the outer drum 12 and the door ring 14. This allows the detergent and clothes in the inner drum 11 to be effectively sealed inside, while also helping to reduce vibration and noise, thus improving the performance of the garment handling device 1. The door ring 14 covers at least a portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal 13, thereby shielding at least a portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal 13, reducing the exposure of the door seal 13, and improving the user experience.

[0064] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the inner cylinder 11 covers at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal 13. By covering at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal 13 with the inner cylinder 11, the inner cylinder 11 effectively shields at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal 13, further reducing the exposure of the door seal 13 and improving the user experience.

[0065] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the door ring 14 has a mounting groove 141 that opens away from its axis, forming a recessed space. The door seal 13 has a mounting portion, which is accommodated in the mounting groove 141. The mounting portion is embedded and fixed within the mounting groove 141, achieving a tight connection between the door seal 13 and the door ring 14. Because the mounting groove 141 is open away from the axis of the door ring 14, and the mounting portion is located at the radial inner edge of the door seal 13, when the mounting portion is fixed within the mounting groove 141, the door ring 14 effectively shields the mounting portion, reducing the exposure of the door seal 13, making installation convenient and secure.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the inner cylinder 11 has an extension 111 extending axially therefrom, defining the cylinder opening and covering at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal 13. By covering at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal 13 with the extension 111, the inner cylinder 11 effectively shields the door seal 13, further reducing the exposure of the door seal 13 and improving the user experience. The distance between the extension 111 and the door ring 14 is d and satisfies: d ≤ 15 mm. By limiting the distance d between the extension 111 and the door ring 14 to within 15 mm, the extension 111 of the inner cylinder 11 can effectively shield the door seal 13.

[0067] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance d between the extension portion 111 and the door ring 14 satisfies: 8mm ≤ d. By limiting the distance d between the extension portion 111 and the door ring 14 to not less than 8mm, the inner cylinder 11 maintains a necessary gap with the door ring 14 during operation and rotation to avoid friction or collision between them, thereby protecting the door ring 14 and the inner cylinder 11 from damage.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the door seal 13 has a limiting groove 131 that opens towards the outer cylinder 12. Corresponding to the limiting groove 131 on the door seal 13, the outer cylinder 12 has a limiting protrusion 122 that protrudes towards the door seal 13. The limiting protrusion 122 can be embedded into the limiting groove 131 on the door seal 13, thereby achieving a stable connection between the door seal 13 and the outer cylinder 12. This not only enhances the connection strength between the door seal 13 and the outer cylinder 12, but also ensures the stability and sealing of the door seal 13 during the operation of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0069] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 , Figures 11-13 As shown, the door seal 13 has a buffer portion 132 protruding towards the front door 16. The buffer portion 132 provides additional cushioning, reducing the force transmitted from the vibration of the outer cylinder 12 to the front door 16, and effectively absorbing the impact and vibration energy generated during the operation of the garment processing equipment 1, thereby further reducing the overall noise level of the garment processing equipment 1. This not only improves the user's comfort when using the garment processing equipment 1, but also avoids potential damage to the structure of the garment processing equipment 1 and the front door 16 caused by long-term vibration.

[0070] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3As shown, the door ring 14 has a positioning protrusion 142 protruding towards the front sealing door 16. The positioning protrusion 142 can be single or multiple, and the specific number and layout depend on the design requirements. The positioning protrusion 142 serves as a positioning reference between the door ring 14 and the front sealing door 16. The front sealing door 16 has a positioning opening suitable for the positioning protrusion 142 to pass through. The shape and size of the positioning protrusion 142 match the positioning opening, allowing the positioning protrusion 142 to pass through the positioning opening, thereby ensuring accurate positioning and secure installation between the door ring 14 and the front sealing door 16.

[0071] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the garment processing device 1 also includes a sealing ring 18, which is a flexible component and is mounted on the movable door 17. When the movable door 17 is closed, the sealing ring 18 achieves a seal between the movable door 17 and the door ring 14, ensuring that the washing liquid can circulate fully within the garment processing device 1 and act on the garments, thus improving washing efficiency and quality. Simultaneously, the sealing ring 18 also prevents washing liquid from leaking to the outside of the garment processing device 1. As a flexible component, the sealing ring 18 has elasticity and cushioning capabilities. During the closing or opening of the movable door 17, the sealing ring 18 can absorb and disperse the impact and vibration generated by the movement of the movable door 17.

[0072] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the sealing ring 18 has a first lip 181, a second lip 182, and a third lip 183 that are connected to each other. The first lip 181 is connected to the movable door 17, so that the sealing ring 18 is fixed on the movable door 17 and moves synchronously with the opening or closing of the movable door 17, so that the sealing ring 18 can always be kept in the correct position to provide the necessary sealing effect. The second lip 182 is adapted to contact the axial outer surface of the door ring 14 when the movable door 17 is closed, while the third lip 183 is adapted to be squeezed and deformed between the movable door 17 and the door ring 14 when the movable door 17 is closed. Specifically, when the movable door 17 is fully closed and pressed against the door ring 14, the second lip 182 forms a sealing barrier along the axial outer surface of the door ring 14, and cooperates with the first lip 181 to seal the gap between the movable door 17 and the door ring 14. The third lip 183 is compressed and deformed between the sliding door 17 and the door ring 14, which helps to fill the tiny gaps between the sliding door 17 and the door ring 14, thereby further improving the sealing effect. Through the third lip 183, the sealing ring 18 can adapt to different closing pressures and door gap sizes to maintain good sealing performance.

[0073] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the door seal 13 has a media flow path 133 extending circumferentially for media flow. The media flow path 133 guides the media to flow circumferentially through various parts of the door seal 13 to achieve cleaning. The door seal 13 has a first flushing channel 134, which introduces media from the outside of the door seal 13 into the media flow path 133. The inlet of the first flushing channel 134 is open to the outside of the door seal 13, allowing media entering from the outside of the door seal 13 to enter the interior of the first flushing channel 134. After entering the first flushing channel 134, the media flows along the path of the first flushing channel 134. Since the outlet of the first flushing channel 134 is connected to the media flow path 133, the media smoothly enters the media flow path 133 after flowing through the first flushing channel 134. Guided by the media flow path 133, the media continues to flow circumferentially along the door seal 13, flushing various parts of the door seal 13.

[0074] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 7-11 As shown, the door seal 13 has a second rinsing channel 135 extending from the radially outer side to the radially inner side of the door seal 13, allowing the medium to flow along a defined, outward-to-inward path. The second rinsing channel 135 guides the medium from the radially outer side of the door seal 13 to the radially inner side of the door seal 13 to rinse the movable door 17 located in the area of ​​the door seal 13. In the laundry handling device 1, the movable door 17 is used to close the loading port (i.e., where the user loads clothes and detergent) to prevent water and clothes from splashing out during washing. However, after prolonged use, stains and bacteria may accumulate in and around the movable door 17, affecting the hygienic performance of the washing machine.

[0075] By providing a second rinsing channel 135, users can more easily clean the sliding door 17. When the cleaning medium flows through the second rinsing channel 135 to the sliding door 17, it can effectively wash away the stains and bacteria attached to the sliding door 17, thereby improving the overall cleanliness and hygiene of the washing machine.

[0076] It should be noted that, for the garment processing device 1, the first rinsing channel 134 and the second rinsing channel 135 can both be located at the top of the garment processing device 1, so that the rinsing medium can flow naturally to the part that needs to be cleaned under the action of gravity.

[0077] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the door seal 13 has a flow guide 137, which is located within the media flow path 133 and positioned at the outlet of the first flushing channel 134. The flow guide 137 guides the flow direction of the media flowing from the first flushing channel 134 into the media flow path 133. Since the media has a certain flow velocity and direction when passing through the first flushing channel 134, direct entry into the media flow path 133 may result in turbulence. The flow guide 137 allows the media flowing out of the first flushing channel 134 to smoothly enter and continue flowing along the media flow path 133 in a predetermined direction and path. By providing the flow guide 137, the flow state of the media within the media flow path 133 is optimized, facilitating control of the flow direction of the media within the media flow path 133, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and effectiveness.

[0078] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the drainage section 137 includes a blocking section 1371, which extends radially in the door seal 13 and is connected to the outlet edge of the first flushing channel 134. The blocking section 1371 is used to obstruct the flow of the medium, preventing the medium from flowing towards the location of the blocking section 1371, thereby forcing the medium to change its flow direction and enter the medium flow path 133 along a preset path.

[0079] The drainage section 137 also includes a guide section 1372, which extends vertically or obliquely from the blocking section 1371. The guide section 1372 is opposite to and spaced apart from the outlet of the first flushing channel 134, forming a guide surface for guiding the flow of the medium. The presence of the guide section 1372 allows the medium to continue flowing along the surface of the guide section 1372 after leaving the blocking section 1371, and gradually turn towards the extension direction of the medium flow path 133. This helps to ensure that the medium can flow in a predetermined direction and path, avoiding disorderly diffusion of the medium within the medium flow path 133.

[0080] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, in the radial section of the door seal 13, the angle between the tangent of the door seal 13 at the center point of the first rinsing channel 134 and the horizontal direction is α, and the angle between the extension direction of the guide portion 1372 and the horizontal direction is β, satisfying: β < α. The radial section of the door seal 13 is the section of the door seal 13 perpendicular to its central axis. "Horizontal direction" refers to a direction parallel to the ground or parallel to the bottom of the washing machine. The angle α indicates the degree of deviation between the central axis of the first rinsing channel 134 and the horizontal direction. The "extension direction of the guide portion 1372" refers to the direction pointed to by the guide portion 1372 extending vertically or obliquely from the blocking portion 1371. The angle β indicates the angle between the extension direction of the guide portion 1372 and the horizontal direction. "β < α" indicates that the extension direction of the guide section 1372 is closer to the horizontal direction relative to the central axis of the first flushing channel 134. Therefore, the guide section 137 can more effectively guide the medium flowing out of the first flushing channel 134 into the medium flow path 133 and flow along a predetermined direction and path. Since β < α, the guide section 1372 plays a guiding role, allowing the medium to gradually turn to an angle that is closer to the horizontal direction than the tangent at the center point of the first flushing channel 134 after leaving the first flushing channel 134. This allows the medium to directly contact the door seal 13 after leaving the guide section 1372, achieving effective flushing of the door seal 13.

[0081] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inlet height of the first flushing channel 134 is h1, where h1 refers to the shortest vertical distance from the inlet edge of the first flushing channel 134 to the outer peripheral wall of the door seal 13. The height of the door seal 13 is h2, where h2 refers to the vertical distance between the inner and outer peripheral walls of the door seal 13 in its vertical direction. h1 and h2 satisfy a specific inequality relationship: 2h1≤h2, which allows the medium to flow efficiently into the medium flow path 133 after flowing into the first flushing channel 134, reducing unnecessary flow paths, helping to reduce energy loss of the medium during the flow process, and improving flushing efficiency.

[0082] It should be noted that the inlets of the first rinsing channel 134 and the second rinsing channel 135 should both be located above the highest water level during the operation of the garment processing equipment 1, so that the washing water will not passively flow into the first rinsing channel 134 and the second rinsing channel 135, but can be actively and controlled to introduce the cleaning medium through the rinsing process, making the rinsing process more precise and efficient, while avoiding the contamination of the first rinsing channel 134, the second rinsing channel 135 and the medium flow path 133 by the washing water.

[0083] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the first flushing channels 134 are configured in multiple ways and spaced apart circumferentially along the door seal 13, so that the door seal 13 can be flushed more evenly and thoroughly. Multiple first flushing channels 134 can disperse the medium, reduce the load on a single first flushing channel 134, improve flushing efficiency and effect, and also help improve the overall cleanliness of the door seal 13, because the medium can flush the door seal 13 simultaneously or alternately from multiple directions.

[0084] The drainage section 137 is configured in multiple ways corresponding to the first rinsing channel 134, so that the medium flowing out of each first rinsing channel 134 can be effectively guided to the part that needs to be rinsed, thereby improving the targeting and efficiency of rinsing. For the garment processing device 1, the first rinsing channel 134 should all be located at the top of the garment processing device 1. Two drainage sections 137 are adapted to guide the medium flowing out of the first rinsing channel 134 to flow in opposite directions. That is, one drainage section 137 guides the medium to flow clockwise from top to bottom, and the other drainage section 137 guides the medium to flow counterclockwise from top to bottom, so that the medium flows along different flow paths, achieving a more comprehensive rinsing of the door seal 13.

[0085] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, the door seal 13 has a media discharge channel 136, which guides the media flowing in from the media flow path 133 to the outside of the door seal 13 and discharges it. The inlet of the media discharge channel 136 is connected to the media flow path 133, so when the flushing process is started, the media flows along the media flow path 133 and eventually enters the media discharge channel 136 through the inlet. Once the media enters the media discharge channel 136, it continues to flow along the path of the media discharge channel 136 until it reaches the outlet of the media discharge channel 136. The outlet of the media discharge channel 136 is open to the outside of the door seal 13, so the media is discharged from the outside of the door seal 13 after flowing out of the media discharge channel 136. By setting the media discharge channel 136, the discharge of the media is achieved, and the door seal 13 is effectively cleaned.

[0086] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inlet shape of the second flushing channel 135 is circular. A circular shape has good hydrodynamic characteristics, which can reduce resistance and turbulence during media inflow, allowing the media to enter the second flushing channel 135 more smoothly. Furthermore, a circular shape is easier to process and manufacture, reducing costs and improving production efficiency.

[0087] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outlet shape of the second flushing channel 135 is configured as square or rounded rectangle.

[0088] The square outlet provides a larger outlet area, which can disperse the medium more widely and help the medium cover a wider area after flowing out of the channel. Especially when a large area needs to be rinsed, the square outlet can more effectively achieve a wide cleaning effect.

[0089] The rounded rectangular outlet retains the extensive diffusion characteristics of the square outlet while reducing fluid resistance or turbulence that may be caused by sharp corners through rounded corner treatment, allowing the medium to transition more smoothly when flowing out of the channel, thereby further improving the diffusion effect of the medium.

[0090] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0091] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treating apparatus comprises: a cabinet (15); a tub assembly disposed in the cabinet (15); a bracket (19) disposed in the cabinet (15) and connected to the cabinet (15); a door ring (14) disposed in the cabinet (15) and spaced apart from the tub assembly, the door ring (14) being connected to the bracket (19). 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The bracket (19) is configured to be distributed around the door ring (14) in at least two. 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2, wherein The at least two brackets (19) are distributed on both sides of the door ring (14) in a width direction of the laundry treating apparatus and extend in the width direction of the laundry treating apparatus. 4.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The bracket (19) comprises: a first extension portion having one end connected to the cabinet (15); a second extension portion extending perpendicularly or obliquely from the other end of the first extension portion and connected to the door ring (14). 5.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The tub assembly comprises an inner tub (11) and an outer tub (13) sleeved outside the inner tub (11); The laundry treating apparatus further comprises a door seal (13) circumferentially disposed between the door ring (14) and the outer tub (13); wherein the door ring (14) covers at least part of a radially inner edge of the door seal (13). 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by, The inner tub (11) covers at least another part of the radially inner edge of the door seal (13). 7.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The door ring (14) is formed with a mounting groove (141) open away from an axis thereof, and the door seal (13) is formed with a mounting portion fixed in the mounting groove (141). 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The inner tub (11) is formed with an extension portion (111) extending in an axial direction thereof, and the extension portion (111) covers at least another part of the radially inner edge of the door seal (13), and a spacing distance between the extension portion (111) and the door ring (14) is d and satisfies: d≤15mm. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The spacing distance d between the extension portion (111) and the door ring (14) satisfies: 8mm≤d. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The tub assembly comprises an inner tub (11) and an outer tub (13) sleeved outside the inner tub (11); The laundry treating apparatus further comprises a door seal (13) circumferentially disposed between the door ring (14) and the outer tub (13), the door seal (13) is formed with a medium flow path (133) for medium flow and extending along a circumferential direction thereof, the door seal (13) is formed with a first flushing passage (134) having an inlet open toward an outside of the door seal (13) and an outlet in communication with the medium flow path (133).

11. The laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to Claim 9, characterized in that, The door seal (13) is formed with a second flushing passage (135) penetrating from a radially outer side of the door seal (13) to a radially inner side of the door seal (13) to be adapted to guide medium to flow from the radially outer side of the door seal (13) to the radially inner side of the door seal (13) to flush a movable door (17) closing a drop port.

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