Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention discloses clothes processing equipment which comprises a barrel assembly, a door seal and a door ring, and the door seal is connected to the barrel assembly; the door ring and the barrel assembly are arranged in a spaced mode and connected to the door seal. According to the clothes processing equipment, the door ring is arranged, and the door ring and the barrel assembly are arranged in a spaced mode, so that enough installation space is provided for the door seal, the stability and the sealing performance of the door seal are guaranteed, and the requirement for large-capacity washing or drying is met.

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 present invention, by setting a door ring spaced apart from the drum assembly, not only is sufficient installation space provided for the door seal, but the stability and sealing of the door seal are also ensured to meet the needs of large-capacity washing or drying.

[0006] The garment processing apparatus according to the present invention includes: a drum assembly; a door seal connected to the drum assembly; and a door ring spaced apart from and connected to the door seal.

[0007] According to the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, the door ring and the tub assembly are spaced apart, providing sufficient space between them for installing a door seal. The door ring is connected to the door seal, thus providing necessary support for it. The door seal fits snugly 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 the physical location for the door seal's installation but also provides necessary support through its structure, ensuring the door seal can be stably fixed in the appropriate position to accommodate a large-capacity inner tub and ensuring sufficient space for its installation.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door ring covers at least a portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the barrel assembly includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder, the outer cylinder being sleeved outside the inner cylinder, and the inner cylinder covering at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal.

[0010] 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.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner cylinder is formed with an extension extending in its axial direction, and the extension covers at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal, the gap length between the extension and the door ring is d and satisfies: d≤15mm.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the gap length d between the extension portion and the door ring satisfies: 8mm≤d.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door seal is formed with a limiting groove that opens toward the outer cylinder, and the outer cylinder is formed with a limiting protrusion that protrudes toward the door seal, the limiting protrusion being embedded in the limiting groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device further includes: a box body, wherein the bucket assembly is disposed within the box body; the box body includes a front sealing door, which is located on the front side of the box body and forms a loading port.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door seal is formed with a buffer portion protruding toward the front door.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cross-sectional shape of the buffer portion is configured as an arc shape, a straight line shape, or a combination of an arc shape and a straight line shape.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door ring is formed with a positioning protrusion protruding toward the front sealing door, and the front sealing door is formed with a positioning opening suitable for the positioning protrusion to pass through.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment handling device further includes: a movable door, which is movably disposed on the front sealing door and adapted to open or close the loading port; and a sealing ring, which is constructed as a flexible element and disposed on the movable door and adapted to contact the door ring when the movable door is closed.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing ring is formed with a first lip, a second lip and a third lip connected to each other, the first lip being connected to the movable door, the second lip being adapted to contact the axial outer surface of the door ring when the movable door is closed, and the third lip being adapted to be squeezed and deformed between the movable door and the door ring when the movable door is closed.

[0020] In summary, in the garment processing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention, the door ring and the tub assembly are spaced apart, providing sufficient space between them for installing a door seal. The door ring is connected to the door seal, thus providing necessary support for it. The door seal can fit snugly 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 door seal's installation but also provides necessary support through its structure, ensuring the door seal can be stably fixed in the appropriate position to accommodate the large-capacity inner tub and ensuring sufficient space for installation. The door ring covers at least a portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal, effectively shielding it and reducing exposure, thus improving the user experience. The inner tub covers at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal, further reducing exposure and improving the user experience. The inner tub has an extension extending axially, defining an outlet. By covering at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal with the extended portion, the inner cylinder effectively shields the door seal, further reducing its exposure and improving the user experience. The gap length between the extended portion and the door ring is d and satisfies: 8mm ≤ d ≤ 15mm. By limiting the gap length d between the extended portion and the door ring to within 15mm, the extended portion of the inner cylinder effectively shields the door seal. By limiting the gap length d between the extended portion and the door ring to not less than 8mm, the inner cylinder maintains a necessary gap with the door ring during operation and rotation to avoid friction or collision, thereby protecting both the door ring and the inner cylinder from damage.

[0021] 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

[0022] 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:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 AA section diagram;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0026] 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;

[0027] Figure 5 This is an exploded plan view of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a door seal from one perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 C-section view;

[0031] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a door seal from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Middle FF cross section;

[0034] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 GG cross-section diagram;

[0035] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of a section at point J;

[0036] Figure 14 This is an assembly diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 1. Garment processing equipment;

[0039] 11. Inner cylinder; 111. Extension section;

[0040] 12. Outer cylinder; 121. Expansion port; 122. Limiting protrusion;

[0041] 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.

[0042] 14. Door frame; 141. Mounting groove; 142. Positioning protrusion;

[0043] 15. Box body;

[0044] 16. Front sealing door;

[0045] 17. Movable door;

[0046] 18. Sealing ring; 181. First lip; 182. Second lip; 183. Third lip;

[0047] 19. Bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] The following is for reference. Figures 1-14 A garment processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0053] like Figures 1-6As shown, the garment processing apparatus 1 according to the present invention includes a tub assembly, which is a component in the garment processing apparatus 1 used for loading and processing garments. The tub assembly directly affects the washing effect and efficiency of the apparatus. The tub assembly typically includes an inner tub 11 and an outer tub 12. The inner tub 11 drives the garments to tumble inside the tub by rotation, thereby cleaning the garments. The outer tub 12 provides necessary support and protection for the rotation of the inner tub 11, allowing the inner tub 11 and the garments inside to undergo washing or drying in a stable and controlled environment.

[0054] The garment handling equipment 1 also includes a door seal 13, which is connected to the drum assembly and is used to seal and isolate the internal space of the drum assembly from the external environment. In addition, the door seal 13 also serves to reduce shock and insulate sound, improving the user experience of the equipment.

[0055] The garment handling equipment 1 also includes a door ring 14, which is spaced apart from the tub assembly to provide sufficient space between the door ring 14 and the outer tub 12 for installing a door seal 13. The door ring 14 is connected to the door seal 13, providing necessary support for it. The door seal 13 fits snugly between the outer tub 12 and the tub assembly, effectively sealing and isolating the internal space of the tub assembly from the external environment. The door ring 14 not only provides the physical location for the installation of the door seal 13 but also provides necessary support through its structure, ensuring that the door seal 13 can be stably fixed in the appropriate position to accommodate the large-capacity inner tub 11 and ensuring sufficient space for its installation.

[0056] Therefore, according to the garment processing device 1 of the present invention, by setting a door ring 14, which is spaced apart from the tub assembly, not only is sufficient installation space provided for the door seal 13, but also the stability and sealing of the door seal 13 are ensured to meet the needs of large-capacity washing or drying.

[0057] like Figures 1-3 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the door ring 14 covers at least a portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal 13, thereby achieving the effect of the door ring 14 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.

[0058] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the bucket assembly includes an inner cylinder 11 and an outer cylinder 12, with the outer cylinder 12 sleeved outside the inner cylinder 11, and the inner cylinder 11 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 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the inner cylinder 11 has an extension 111 extending axially therein, 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 gap length between the extension 111 and the door ring 14 is d and satisfies: d ≤ 15 mm. By limiting the gap length 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.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the gap length d between the extension portion 111 and the door ring 14 satisfies: 8mm ≤ d. By limiting the gap length 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 14As shown, the outer drum 12 has an expansion opening 121 extending through it in the radial direction. The expansion opening 121 can avoid the inner drum 11 to eliminate gaps, so that a larger inner drum 11 with a larger capacity can be installed and used without significantly increasing the overall size of the clothes handling equipment 1, providing a larger capacity washing experience.

[0064] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 4-6 As shown, the garment processing equipment 1 also includes a housing 15, which is used to house and protect the internal components of the garment processing equipment 1 and the structures required for processing garments. A bucket assembly is disposed inside the housing 15 for processing the garments inside the housing 15.

[0065] The cabinet 15 includes a front door 16, which is located on the front side of the cabinet 15 and forms a loading port. The loading port allows 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.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 , Figure 12 and Figure 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.

[0067] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cross-sectional shape of the buffer portion 132 is constructed as an arc. The buffer portion 132 with an arc-shaped cross-section has better elasticity and buffering effect. When the outer cylinder 12 vibrates, the arc-shaped buffer portion 132 can more effectively disperse and absorb the impact force, reducing the direct impact of vibration on the front sealing door 16.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cross-sectional shape of the buffer portion 132 is constructed as a straight line. The buffer portion 132 with a straight cross-section focuses more on providing stable support and reducing the path of vibration transmission. Although the straight line shape may not be as significant as the arc shape in terms of buffering effect, it can improve the overall anti-eccentricity capability of the machine.

[0069] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cross-sectional shape of the buffer section 132 is a combination of arc and straight lines. The arc-shaped portion can utilize its good elasticity and cushioning effect to more effectively disperse and absorb the impact force when the outer cylinder 12 vibrates, significantly reducing the direct impact of vibration on the front sealing door 16, thereby ensuring the smoothness and low noise characteristics of the garment processing equipment 1 during operation. At the same time, the addition of the straight section enhances the overall stability of the buffer section 132, providing a more robust support structure for the garment processing equipment 1, helping to reduce the transmission path of vibration inside the machine, and further improving the anti-eccentricity capability of the entire machine.

[0070] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As 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 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the garment handling device 1 also includes a movable door 17, which is movably mounted on the front sealing 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 sealing door 16, allowing the user to conveniently open the movable door 17 as needed, load garments into the garment handling device 1, and close the movable door 17 after loading to maintain the airtightness of the garment handling device 1, facilitating the washing of garments.

[0072] The garment processing device 1 also includes a sealing ring 18, which is a flexible component and is positioned between the movable door 17 and the door ring 14. When the movable door 17 is closed, the sealing ring 18 seals the space 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 possesses 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.

[0073] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3As 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.

[0074] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 7-9 As 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.

[0075] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as 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.

[0076] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as 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 garment processing device 1. The angle α represents the degree of deviation between the central axis of the first rinsing channel 134 and the horizontal direction. "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 represents 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.

[0080] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 , Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 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.

[0081] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4As shown, 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, allowing the door ring 14 to be accurately installed and positioned by the stable support of the bracket 19. By setting the bracket 19, a stable installation base is provided for the door ring 14 inside the housing 15, ensuring sufficient space between the door ring 14 and the drum assembly for the installation of the door seal 13.

[0082] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, multiple brackets 19 are distributed around the door ring 14. The multiple brackets 19 work together to more effectively distribute and bear the forces generated by the door ring 14 and the moving door 17 when closing and opening, thereby enhancing the stability of the entire door system.

[0083] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, at least two supports 19 are distributed on both sides of the door ring 14 in the width direction of the garment processing device 1 and extend in the width direction of the garment processing device 1. The width direction of the garment processing device 1 refers to the left-right direction of the garment processing device 1, that is, the direction between the sides of the garment processing device 1. 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 garment processing device 1. The supports 19 on both sides help to achieve mechanical balance and improve the stability of the entire garment processing device 1.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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 garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Bucket components; Door seal (13), the door seal (13) being connected to the barrel assembly; Door ring (14), which is spaced apart from the barrel assembly and connected to the door seal (13).

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door ring (14) covers at least a portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal (13).

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The barrel assembly includes an inner cylinder (11) and an outer cylinder (12), the outer cylinder (12) being sleeved on the outside of the inner cylinder (11), and the inner cylinder (11) covering at least another portion of the radial inner edge of the door seal (13).

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The door ring (14) has an open mounting groove (141) opposite to its axis, and the door seal (13) has a mounting part, which is fixed in the mounting groove (141).

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner cylinder (11) has an extension (111) extending in its axial direction, and the extension (111) covers at least another part of the radial inner edge of the door seal (13), and the gap length between the extension (111) and the door ring (14) is d and satisfies: d≤15mm.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The gap length d between the extension part (111) and the door ring (14) satisfies: 8mm≤d.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The door seal (13) has a limiting groove (131) that opens toward the outer cylinder (12), and the outer cylinder (12) has a limiting protrusion (122) that protrudes toward the door seal (13), and the limiting protrusion (122) is embedded in the limiting groove (131).

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Box (15), the barrel assembly is disposed inside the box (15); The container (15) includes a front sealing door (16), which is located on the front side of the container (15) and has a dispensing opening.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The door seal (13) has a buffer portion (132) protruding toward the front door (16).

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the buffer section (132) is constructed as an arc shape, a straight line shape, or a combination of an arc shape and a straight line shape.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The door ring (14) has a positioning protrusion (142) protruding toward the front sealing door (16), and the front sealing door (16) has a positioning opening suitable for the positioning protrusion (142) to pass through.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A movable door (17) is movably disposed on the front sealing door (16) and is adapted to open or close the delivery port; A sealing ring (18) is constructed as a flexible element and is disposed on the movable door (17) and adapted to contact the door ring (14) when the movable door (17) is closed.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The sealing ring (18) has a first lip (181), a second lip (182) and a third lip (183) connected to each other. The first lip (181) is connected to the movable door (17), the second lip (182) is adapted to contact the axial outer surface of the door ring (14) when the movable door (17) is closed, and 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.

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