Clothes processing device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and provides a clothes treatment device which comprises an air duct and a filter screen arranged in the air duct, the position between an air inlet of the air duct and the filter screen is the upstream of the air duct, and the windward side of the filter screen is the interception side; the accommodating cavity is provided with a pick-and-place opening; the dust suction pipe is communicated with the side surface of the upstream of the air duct and the bottom of the accommodating cavity; the dust collector is placed in the accommodating cavity and taken out of the accommodating cavity through the taking and placing opening; and a dust collection port of the dust collector is communicated with the dust collection pipe. The technical problem that a traditional clothes processing device is not ideal in thread scrap cleaning effect on a filter screen is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more specifically, to a clothing treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] After the garment processing device processes the garments, the processing chamber will contain debris such as lint and hair that have fallen off the garments. In addition, in daily life, users often put tissues in their clothing pockets. When cleaning the garment, users easily forget about the tissues in their pockets, especially tissues without outer packaging. After the washing process, the tissues turn into small pieces and remain in the garment processing chamber, which are very difficult to clean.

[0003] In the design of modern garment processing equipment (including dryers and washer-dryer combos), filters are commonly used to intercept fibrous impurities such as lint and fibers in the circulating air. Their core function is to prevent lint from entering the drying tunnel and accumulating in fan blades, heaters, condensers, and dead corners. Such accumulation can lead to decreased heat exchange efficiency, increased air resistance, and even equipment malfunction.

[0004] Although the filter can trap lint, as the drying process continues, lint continues to accumulate on the filter surface, causing the following chain of problems: Filter clogging: The thickening of the lint layer reduces the effective flow area of ​​the air duct, resulting in a significant decrease in the circulating air volume; Decreased drying efficiency: Reduced airflow directly leads to decreased heat transfer efficiency, longer drying time, and increased energy consumption; Hygiene risks: Organic matter adhering to the filter may breed odors or microorganisms under high temperature conditions.

[0005] To address the problem of filter screen clogging caused by accumulated lint, the industry has proposed several technical solutions, but all of them have obvious drawbacks: (1) Water rinsing scheme: The filter screen is rinsed by spraying with a nozzle. Although some lint can be removed, the lint still flows back into the drum after rinsing, and may re-attach to clothing or re-enter the air duct, and cannot be completely removed from the system.

[0006] (2) Reverse air cleaning method: The filter screen is cleaned by reverse airflow. Although this method can temporarily restore the permeability of the filter screen, the blown-off lint remains in the drying chamber, which cannot effectively remove pollutants and may aggravate secondary pollution in the drying tunnel.

[0007] (3) Removable filter screen solution: Manually pulling out the filter screen and cleaning it can indeed remove the lint from the machine body, but during the process of disassembling and transferring the filter screen, the captured lint is easy to fall off the filter screen and scatter on the ground or inside the machine body, forming secondary pollution that is difficult to clean.

[0008] Therefore, traditional garment cleaning devices are not ideal for cleaning lint from filters, which is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art.

[0009] The information disclosed in the background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may contain information that is not part of the prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0010] This application provides a garment processing device to solve the technical problem that traditional garment processing devices have unsatisfactory cleaning effects on lint on filter screens.

[0011] This application provides a clothing processing device, including: The air duct and the filter screen installed in the air duct, the air inlet of the air duct and the filter screen are the upstream of the air duct, and the windward side of the filter screen is the interception side; A receiving cavity with an opening for taking out and putting in; A suction pipe connects the upstream side of the air duct to the bottom of the receiving cavity; A vacuum cleaner, wherein the vacuum cleaner is inserted into and removed from the receiving cavity through the loading and unloading port; the vacuum cleaner's suction port and the suction tube are connected.

[0012] The embodiments of this application, by adopting the above technical solutions, have the following technical effects: The clothing processing device of this application embodiment not only applies the suction action of the vacuum cleaner directly to the interception side of the filter (i.e., the windward side of the filter), resulting in high lint removal efficiency, but also completely avoids the possibility of lint falling into the clothing processing device when cleaning the lint inside the vacuum cleaner, effectively preventing dust overflow and protecting user health; in addition, the vacuum cleaner can be moved to a suitable location before the lint inside the vacuum cleaner is discarded, without affecting the surrounding environment of the clothing processing device. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a partial disassembly diagram of the garment handling device of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of position M; Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner and the structure connected thereto in the clothing handling apparatus of Embodiment 1 of this application; Figure 4This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the vacuum cleaner and its connection structure in the clothing treatment device of Embodiment 1 of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lint removal channel of the clothing treatment device according to Embodiment 1 of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the seal of the garment processing device according to Embodiment 1 of this application; Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner and the structure connected thereto in the clothing treatment apparatus of Embodiment 2 of this application; Figure 8 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the vacuum cleaner and its connection structure in the clothing treatment device of Embodiment 2 of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the lint removal channel of the clothing treatment device according to Embodiment 2 of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the seal of the garment processing device according to Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0014] Figure label: Clothing processing device 1, Vacuum cleaner 2, guide block 21, connector 22, vacuum cleaner suction port 23 The components include: a receiving cavity 3, an annular groove 31, a retaining groove 311, an elastic support block 32, a guide groove 33, an interface 34, a sealing element 36, a receiving groove 361, a first guide wall 362, a second guide wall 363, and a flow guiding part 364. Door panel 4, latch 41, door panel spring block 42 Air duct 5, filter 51, air duct fan 52, air duct damper 53. Vacuum hose 6, vacuum hose damper 61. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the exemplary embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not an exhaustive list of all embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0016] Example 1 like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the garment processing device 1 of this application embodiment includes: The air duct 5 and the filter 51 disposed in the air duct 5, the air inlet of the air duct 5 and the filter 51 are the upstream of the air duct 5, the air outlet of the filter 51 and the air outlet of the air duct are the downstream of the air duct, and the windward side of the filter 51 is the interception side. A receiving cavity 3 with an opening for taking out and putting in; The suction pipe 6 connects the upstream of the air duct 5 and the receiving cavity 3; Vacuum cleaner 2, which is inserted into and removed from the receiving cavity 3 through the loading and unloading port; the vacuum cleaner's suction port 23 is connected to the suction pipe 6, and the vacuum cleaner's air outlet is located inside the receiving cavity 3.

[0017] The clothing processing device of this application embodiment achieves efficient, automatic, and non-disassembly-free cleaning of lint adhering to the filter side by setting a filter screen in the air duct and cleverly constructing a lint cleaning channel composed of an air duct, a suction pipe, and a vacuum cleaner, which significantly improves the intelligence level of the device and the user experience.

[0018] Specifically, the area between the air inlet and the filter is defined as the upstream of the air duct, and the area between the filter and the air outlet is defined as the downstream of the air duct. The windward side of the filter acts as the interception side, effectively capturing lint, fuzz, and other impurities carried out by the airflow during clothing processing. Furthermore, the suction pipe connects to the upstream side of the air duct, directly connecting to the interception side of the filter. When the vacuum cleaner is started, the suction port draws in the lint-containing airflow from the windward side of the filter through the suction pipe. This lint-containing airflow then flows through the interior of the vacuum cleaner (completing lint collection; the vacuum cleaner acts as a temporary container for the lint). The exhaust air from the vacuum cleaner is discharged through the air outlet and then through the receiving cavity to the outside, thus forming a lint-cleaning channel independent of the lint removal channel.

[0019] The garment processing device of this application has the following significant technical advantages: Highly efficient lint removal: The vacuum cleaner's suction action is applied directly to the filter's intercepting side (i.e., the airflow side of the filter). The negative pressure generated by the vacuum cleaner peels lint from the filter's intercepting surface, effectively removing lint from the filter within the air duct and storing it inside the vacuum cleaner (which acts as a temporary container for the lint). The vacuum cleaner can then be removed from the container, separating it from the garment handling unit. Afterward, the vacuum cleaner can be moved to a suitable location, such as above a trash can, and the lint inside can be directly disposed of. Therefore, when cleaning the lint from the vacuum cleaner, the possibility of lint falling into the garment handling unit is completely avoided. Furthermore, because the vacuum cleaner is small and portable, it can be moved to a suitable location before cleaning, preventing lint from the vacuum cleaner from polluting the environment around the garment handling unit.

[0020] Preventing air duct interference: Since the lint cleaning channel is only connected to the upstream of the ventilation duct and can be controlled by the air valve, it does not affect the normal drying or ventilation function of the air duct when not cleaning.

[0021] No need to open the cover: The entire lint cleaning process of the filter screen is completed in the closed state of the clothing treatment device. Users do not need to open the door of the clothing treatment device or disassemble the filter screen, which is convenient to operate and avoids secondary pollution.

[0022] In summary, the clothing processing device of this application embodiment not only applies the suction action of the vacuum cleaner directly to the interception side of the filter (i.e., the windward side of the filter), resulting in high lint removal efficiency, but also completely avoids the possibility of lint falling into the clothing processing device when cleaning the lint inside the vacuum cleaner, effectively preventing dust overflow and protecting user health; in addition, the vacuum cleaner can be moved to a suitable location before the lint inside the vacuum cleaner is discarded, without affecting the surrounding environment of the clothing processing device.

[0023] Specifically, the air inlet and outlet of the air duct are connected to the garment processing chamber of the garment processing device. For example... Figure 5 As shown, an airflow is formed within duct 5, flowing from the duct's inlet to its outlet, such as... Figure 5 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0024] During implementation, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the garment handling device also includes: Door panel 4 is detachably connected to the loading / unloading port of the receiving cavity 3; door panel 4 has at least one through hole 43 to allow the air outlet of the vacuum cleaner to communicate with the outside.

[0025] The garment handling device further includes a door panel 4 detachably connected to the loading / unloading port of the receiving cavity 3. The door panel 4 has at least one through hole 43 to allow the air outlet of the vacuum cleaner 2 to communicate with the outside, thereby bringing the following technical effects: Ensure unobstructed exhaust to maintain stable suction performance: The through hole 43 on the door panel 4 provides a clear and low-resistance flow path for the air discharged from the vacuum cleaner 2, ensuring that the vacuum cleaner can exhaust smoothly during operation.

[0026] Achieving both modular sealing and ventilation: When closed, the door panel 4 physically seals off the receiving cavity 3; at the same time, the through hole 43 provides necessary ventilation without sacrificing airtightness. This "closed yet open" design balances the safety and functionality of the equipment.

[0027] Easy to maintain and clean the vacuum cleaner: The door panel 4 is detachable, allowing users to easily remove the door panel when they need to take out the vacuum cleaner 2 for cleaning, maintenance or replacement. The operation is simple. After reinstallation, the through hole 43 automatically restores the exhaust channel without additional adjustment, improving the human-machine interaction experience and maintenance convenience.

[0028] During implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the suction pipe 6 is a straight-tube type, and the suction pipe 6 is arranged close to the windward side of the filter screen 51. The straight-tube suction pipe 6 and the vacuum cleaner 2 are arranged in a straight line from the inside to the outside within the clothing processing device.

[0029] The suction pipe 6 adopts a straight cylindrical structure and is located close to the windward side (i.e., the interception side) of the filter 51. This design brings significant technical advantages in terms of airflow efficiency, dust removal performance, and structural compactness, as specifically reflected below: Minimize airflow resistance and improve suction efficiency: The straight-tube vacuum hose has no bends, necks, or abrupt changes in cross-section, ensuring a smooth and unobstructed airflow channel, effectively reducing flow resistance and pressure loss. When the vacuum cleaner is working, negative pressure can be efficiently transferred to the filter, ensuring that lint is quickly stripped and sucked in, avoiding suction power reduction caused by complex piping.

[0030] Targeted cleaning of lint-laden areas enhances the effectiveness of lint removal: The suction pipe is positioned close to the windward side of the filter, ensuring that the vacuum cleaner's suction port 23 is directly facing the area where lint mainly accumulates. Since lint primarily deposits on the windward side of the filter during drying or ventilation, this close-range, forward suction method can directly apply negative pressure to the attachment point, significantly improving the lint removal rate, especially exhibiting excellent stripping effect on stubborn impurities such as tangled fibers.

[0031] Shorten the airflow path and reduce energy loss: The extremely small distance between the suction pipe and the filter significantly shortens the transmission path of the dust-laden airflow from the filter to the vacuum cleaner. This not only speeds up the response time but also reduces the kinetic energy dissipation and heat loss of the airflow during transmission, thus helping to improve the overall energy efficiency of the machine.

[0032] Simplified structural layout facilitates integration and assembly: The straight-tube suction pipe 6 and the vacuum cleaner 2 are arranged in a straight line from the inside to the outside within the garment processing device. This arrangement results in a shorter suction channel that avoids bends or detours, significantly reducing airflow resistance and improving suction efficiency and the stability of negative pressure transmission. Simultaneously, it fully utilizes the internal depth of the garment processing device, making the overall structure more compact.

[0033] In practice, the location of the loading and unloading port is not limited and can be set anywhere in the clothing handling device 1, mainly depending on the overall layout of the components in the clothing handling device. Considering that some users may design the clothing handling device 1 as an embedded device, with only the front side of the clothing handling device 1 exposed, as a further preferred design to facilitate the loading and unloading of the vacuum cleaner 2, the loading and unloading port of the receiving cavity is formed on the front side of the clothing handling device.

[0034] The loading and unloading port of the receiving cavity is located on the front of the garment handling device, which conforms to the user's daily operating habits (especially suitable for embedded installation scenarios, in which only the front of the garment handling device is exposed). Users can intuitively and easily put in and take out the vacuum cleaner without having to go around to the back of the device or remove the panel, which significantly improves the ease of use and product user-friendliness.

[0035] During implementation, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the garment handling device also includes: An annular seal 36 is fixed inside the receiving cavity 3, or fixed at the connection between the receiving cavity 3 and the suction pipe 6, or fixed inside the suction pipe 6. The sealing element 36 is fitted onto the suction port 23 of the vacuum cleaner 2.

[0036] The garment handling device is equipped with an annular seal 36. The seal 36 can be fixed inside the receiving cavity 3, at the connection between the receiving cavity 3 and the suction pipe 6, or inside the suction pipe 6, and the seal 36 is fitted onto the suction port 23 of the vacuum cleaner 2, thereby forming a reliable airtight connection between the vacuum cleaner and the garment handling device.

[0037] This effectively prevents external air from leaking in through the seams during vacuuming, ensuring stable negative pressure along the suction path and significantly improving suction efficiency and lint collection. Simultaneously, the excellent seal prevents lint from escaping, improving the cleanliness of the environment and reducing energy consumption and noise caused by extra work from air leaks. Therefore, the seal not only optimizes airflow sealing performance but also enhances cleaning effectiveness and user experience during clothing handling.

[0038] During implementation, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the inner wall of the end of the sealing member 36 away from the suction pipe 6 is provided with a first guide wall 362; Along the direction of the suction airflow, the cross-sectional size of the first guide wall 362 gradually increases, and the maximum cross-sectional size of the first guide wall 362 is larger than the outer wall cross-sectional size of the suction port 23 of the vacuum cleaner 2, so as to facilitate the insertion of the suction port 23 of the vacuum cleaner into the sealing member 36; the suction pipe 6 and the inner ring of the sealing member 36 are interference fit.

[0039] The seal 36 has a first guide wall 362 on its inner wall at the end furthest from the suction pipe 6. The cross-sectional dimension of the first guide wall 362 gradually increases along the suction airflow direction (i.e., the insertion direction), and the maximum cross-sectional dimension of the first guide wall 362 is larger than the outer wall cross-sectional dimension of the suction port 23 of the vacuum cleaner 2. This structural design of the first guide wall 362 forms a gradually expanding inlet channel, which significantly reduces the alignment difficulty and operational resistance when inserting the suction port 23 into the seal 36, and improves the convenience of assembly and user experience.

[0040] Meanwhile, the suction pipe 6 and the inner ring of the seal 36 are connected by an interference fit to ensure that a stable and reliable mechanical fixation and airtight seal are formed between them, effectively preventing the seal from loosening or falling off due to vibration or negative pressure during the suction process, thereby maintaining the integrity and sealing of the entire airflow channel.

[0041] During implementation, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the garment handling device also includes: A door panel elastic block 42 is disposed on the inner side of the door panel 4; the door panel elastic block 42 provides elastic support for the vacuum cleaner 2 and maintains a gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the door panel 4; The airflow discharged from the vacuum cleaner 2 is discharged through the gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the door panel 4 and through the through hole 43 of the door panel 4.

[0042] The garment handling device provides elastic support for the vacuum cleaner 2 by installing a door panel elastic block 42 on the inside of the door panel 4, and stably maintains a predetermined gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the door panel 4. The gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the door panel 4, together with the through hole 43 opened on the door panel 4, forms a dedicated, low-resistance exhaust channel, allowing the airflow discharged by the vacuum cleaner 2 during operation to be smoothly discharged to the outside of the device through the gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the door panel 4 and the through hole 43.

[0043] This structure brings the following multiple technical benefits: To ensure unobstructed exhaust and improve vacuuming efficiency: The door panel elastic block 42 precisely controls the gap size, preventing the vacuum cleaner 2 from blocking the exhaust path due to excessive tightness during installation or vibration during operation. This ensures that the vacuum cleaner always operates under high efficiency conditions and avoids performance degradation or overheating protection due to poor heat dissipation or airflow obstruction.

[0044] Vibration reduction and noise reduction, enhancing structural reliability: The door panel elastic block 42 is made of elastic material, which can absorb the mechanical vibration and impact generated by the vacuum cleaner 2 during operation, prevent it from directly contacting the rigid door panel 4, significantly reduce the noise of the whole machine, and reduce structural damage caused by friction or impact during long-term use.

[0045] Optimize airflow organization to prevent secondary pollution: The airflow discharged by the vacuum cleaner 2 is directed to the door panel and released in an orderly manner through the through hole 43, avoiding the backflow of hot air or exhaust gas that may carry particulates into the clothing cavity, thereby maintaining the cleanliness of the clothing processing environment and improving the quality of care.

[0046] During implementation, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the garment handling device also includes: Multiple elastic support blocks 32 are provided on the inner wall of the receiving cavity, and a gap is maintained between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the inner wall of the receiving cavity.

[0047] The airflow discharged from the vacuum cleaner 2 is discharged through the gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the inner wall of the receiving cavity, the gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the door panel 4, and the through hole 43 of the door panel 4.

[0048] The garment handling device has multiple elastic support blocks 32 arranged circumferentially on the inner wall of the receiving cavity 3. These elastic support blocks 32 provide multi-point elastic positioning for the vacuum cleaner 2, which not only effectively supports the vacuum cleaner 2, but also ensures that a stable and continuous annular gap is always maintained between it and the inner wall of the receiving cavity.

[0049] Combined with the door panel elastic block 42 set on the inner side of the door panel 4, a through-type, low-resistance composite exhaust channel is formed: the airflow discharged by the vacuum cleaner 2 is smoothly discharged to the outside of the device through the "annular gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the inner wall of the receiving cavity → the axial gap between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the door panel 4 → the through hole 43 on the door panel 4".

[0050] This technical solution has the following significant technical effects: Constructing an efficient and stable circumferential exhaust path: Multiple elastic support blocks 32 are distributed circumferentially, which not only avoids local blockage caused by direct contact between the vacuum cleaner 2 and the inner wall of the cavity, but also ensures that the annular gap is consistent within a 360° range, so that the exhaust airflow is evenly distributed and flows smoothly, improving the operating efficiency of the vacuum cleaner and improving heat dissipation performance.

[0051] Enhance vibration reduction and impact resistance: The elastic support block 32 is made of flexible material, which can effectively absorb the vibration and dynamic load generated by the vacuum cleaner 2 during operation, prevent the vacuum cleaner 2 from having a hard collision with the rigid housing, thereby reducing operating noise, reducing structural fatigue damage, and extending the service life of the whole machine.

[0052] Specifically, there are multiple ways to achieve the detachable connection between the door panel 4 and the loading / unloading port of the receiving cavity 3.

[0053] As an optional approach, such as Figure 2 As shown, the outer end face of the loading and unloading port of the receiving cavity 3 is provided with an annular groove 31, which is used to receive the door panel 4. The inner side of the door panel 4 is provided with a buckle 41, and correspondingly, the opening of the receiving cavity 3 is provided with a slot 311; the buckle 41 and the slot 311 are connected to lock or release the door panel 4.

[0054] The door panel 4 can be locked or released simply by pressing or pushing it, which significantly improves the ease of operation for users and makes it convenient for daily cleaning, maintenance or replacement of the door panel.

[0055] After the door panel 4 is locked, the door panel 4 is embedded in the annular groove 31. The outer surface of the door panel 4 is flush with or tightly fitted to the end face of the receiving cavity 3, avoiding protrusions or gaps, and enhancing the overall appearance and aesthetics of the product.

[0056] Alternatively, the door panel can also be hinged to the loading / unloading port of the receiving cavity 3.

[0057] As another option, the door panel can also be fixed using a threaded structure.

[0058] The clothing handling device can also be designed without a door panel, using part of the vacuum cleaner 2's outer casing as a barrier to block the loading and unloading port.

[0059] There are several ways in which the vacuum cleaner 2 and the receiving cavity 3 can be combined: It can be, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the receiving cavity 3 is provided with an interface 34, and correspondingly, the vacuum cleaner 2 has a connector 22; When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed in the receiving cavity 3, the interface 34 and the connector 22 are connected to enable charging and / or information interconnection of the vacuum cleaner 2; A guide groove 33 is provided in one of the receiving cavity 3 and the vacuum cleaner 2, and a guide block 21 is provided in the other.

[0060] The coordinated design of the electrical connection interface and the guide positioning structure between the garment handling device's receiving cavity 3 and the detachable vacuum cleaner 2 enables precise installation, stable charging, and convenient removal and placement of the vacuum cleaner. The specific technical effects are as follows: Automatic alignment and reliable electrical connection ensure charging stability. The receiving cavity 3 is equipped with an interface 34, and the vacuum cleaner 2 is correspondingly equipped with a connector 22. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is inserted into the receiving cavity 3, the two are electrically connected through physical contact, providing a charging path for the built-in battery of the vacuum cleaner 2. With the cooperation structure of the guide groove 33 and the guide block 21 (located at the relative positions of the receiving cavity 3 and the vacuum cleaner 2), the connector 22 is automatically guided to be precisely aligned with the interface 34 during insertion, avoiding poor contact, sparking or wear caused by misalignment, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and reliable charging process.

[0061] Improve user convenience and user experience: The guide groove 33 and the guide block 21 form a sliding limiting mechanism. Users only need to push the vacuum cleaner 2 into the receiving cavity 3 along the guide direction to complete the "plug and charge" operation without manually adjusting the angle or applying additional alignment force. It can also slide out smoothly when taken out, which significantly reduces the operation threshold and is especially suitable for scenarios where the vacuum cleaner is frequently used for spot cleaning.

[0062] In addition, connector 22 and interface 34 can be ordinary plugs and sockets, or various ribbon cable interfaces 34, USB Type-C plugs soldered onto the board, such as USB Type-A male to USB Type-A female extension cables, RJ45 network ports, USB ports, HDMI ports, and power sockets.

[0063] Alternatively, separate built-in wireless communication modules can be used to enable interconnection between the garment handling device 1 and the vacuum cleaner 2. These could include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular networks.

[0064] Alternatively, a wireless module may be provided in both the receiving cavity 3 and the vacuum cleaner 2, and the wireless module may have wireless charging function and / or wireless communication connection function; When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed in the receiving cavity 3, the vacuum cleaner 2 is wirelessly charged and / or interconnected with information.

[0065] The garment handling device integrates wireless modules within the receiving cavity 3 and the vacuum cleaner 2, respectively. These wireless modules possess wireless charging and / or wireless communication capabilities. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed inside the receiving cavity 3, contactless charging and two-way information interaction can be achieved without physical electrical contact, resulting in the following significant technical advantages: Achieve seamless, plug-and-play, and alignment-free intelligent charging and connectivity integration: After the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed into the receiving cavity 3, the built-in wireless modules of both automatically establish electromagnetic coupling and communication links, synchronously completing energy transfer (charging the vacuum cleaner battery) and data exchange (such as battery status, operating parameters, fault information, etc.). Users do not need to manually plug or unplug the charging interface or perform pairing operations, truly achieving a seamless experience of "placing it in to charge and connecting immediately", greatly improving ease of use.

[0066] Improve equipment sealing and environmental adaptability: By eliminating the traditional metal contact charging interface, problems such as contact corrosion, short circuits, or signal interruptions caused by moisture, fiber debris, and dust intrusion are avoided. It is especially suitable for high humidity and dusty conditions commonly encountered in clothing processing, significantly enhancing electrical safety and long-term operational reliability.

[0067] During implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the garment handling device also includes: A duct fan 52 is installed inside the duct. The air duct valve 53 is located upstream of the connection between the air duct and the dust suction pipe 6; The suction pipe air valve 61 is installed inside the suction pipe 6.

[0068] In practice, the garment handling device also includes a control unit for: When the single filter cleaning mode is triggered, the air duct fan 52 is controlled to stop working, the air duct valve 53 is closed, and the suction pipe valve 61 is controlled to open and the vacuum cleaner 2 is activated. When the single drying mode is triggered, the air duct fan 52 is controlled to work, the air duct valve 53 is opened, and the vacuum pipe valve 61 is controlled to close, and the vacuum cleaner 2 is not working.

[0069] When the single-filter cleaning mode is triggered, the control unit precisely controls the duct fan 52 to stop running, the duct valve 53 to close, and simultaneously opens the suction pipe valve 61 and starts the vacuum cleaner 2. The control logic effectively cuts off the airflow path in the drying duct, avoiding airflow diversion or interference, so that the negative pressure generated by the vacuum cleaner 2 is concentrated on the filter area, thereby efficiently sucking up lint, dust, and other debris on the filter. Because the drying system is completely isolated, it not only prevents contaminants from entering the drying duct and causing secondary pollution, but also avoids unnecessary energy consumption, ensuring that the cleaning process is focused, efficient, and energy-saving.

[0070] When the single drying mode is triggered, the control unit starts the duct fan 52, opens the duct damper 53, closes the suction pipe damper 61, and stops the vacuum cleaner 2. This strategy completely closes the suction branch (i.e., closes the lint cleaning channel), ensuring that hot air circulates only within the main drying duct, concentrating heat for drying clothes and improving thermal efficiency and drying uniformity. Simultaneously, it prevents hot and humid airflow from entering the suction pipe and the vacuum cleaner's interior, preventing condensation buildup, filter material dampness, or motor damage, ensuring long-term reliable operation of the vacuum system.

[0071] In summary, the control unit achieves physical isolation and logical decoupling of the two main functions—filter cleaning and clothes drying—by switching the state of the air valves and the on / off states of functional components in a mutually exclusive and modular manner. This avoids functional interference and optimizes energy distribution and system safety. This intelligent airflow path management mechanism not only improves the operating efficiency of each subsystem but also extends the service life of key components, reflecting a highly integrated and user-friendly design philosophy.

[0072] Example 2 The garment processing device of this application differs from that of Embodiment 1 in that the shape of the sealing element is different. The sealing element of the garment processing device of this application, based on the sealing element of Embodiment 1, also has the following characteristics.

[0073] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, in practice, the inner wall of the seal 36 extends along the direction of the suction airflow to form an annular guide portion 364 and an annular receiving groove 361 facing the side of the vacuum cleaner, with the opening of the receiving groove 361 facing the vacuum cleaner. The width of the receiving groove 361 is smaller than the thickness of the vacuum cleaner's suction port 23, so as to achieve an interference fit between the vacuum cleaner's suction port 23 and the groove of the receiving groove 361.

[0074] First, the interference fit receiving groove 361 can circumferentially cover and axially limit the suction port 23, which not only enhances the tightness of the connection between the suction port and the seal, effectively preventing loosening or air leakage caused by negative pressure or vibration, but also significantly improves the airtightness of the interface, ensuring a stable and leak-free airflow path during the suction process, thereby improving the collection efficiency of lint, dust and other impurities.

[0075] Secondly, the airflow guide 364 extends smoothly along the airflow direction, optimizing the transition structure of the airflow channel, reducing turbulence, vortex or local resistance at the interface, which helps maintain a stable negative pressure environment, further improving dust collection efficiency and reducing noise.

[0076] In addition, the interference fit between the receiving groove 361 and the dust suction port 23 also has a certain self-centering and buffering effect, which can maintain good sealing performance and structural stability during repeated insertion and removal, extend the service life of the seal, and improve the convenience and reliability of user operation.

[0077] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, in practice, the outer wall of the end of the guide section 364 away from the suction pipe 6 is provided with a second guide wall 363; Along the direction of the suction airflow, the cross-sectional dimension of the second guide wall 363 gradually decreases, and the minimum cross-sectional dimension of the first guide wall 362 is smaller than the inner wall cross-sectional dimension of the suction port 23 of the vacuum cleaner 2, so as to facilitate the insertion of the suction port 23 of the vacuum cleaner.

[0078] The flow guide 364 has a second guide wall 363 on its outer wall at the end furthest from the suction pipe 6. The cross-sectional dimension of the second guide wall 363 gradually decreases along the direction of the suction airflow (i.e., the direction of insertion of the suction port), and the minimum cross-sectional dimension of the first guide wall 362 is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the inner wall of the suction port 23 of the vacuum cleaner 2. This structural design of the first guide wall 362 forms a two-stage guiding system of outward expansion and inward contraction, which works in conjunction with the aforementioned first guide wall 362 to significantly optimize the insertion process of the suction port 23.

[0079] Specifically, the second guide wall 363, as an outer guide structure, can provide initial centering guidance when the suction port 23 approaches the seal 36, reducing insertion resistance or edge jamming caused by operational deviation; and since the minimum cross-sectional dimension of the second guide wall 363 is smaller than the inner wall dimension of the suction port 23, it can ensure that the suction port can be smoothly fitted into and smoothly inserted into the receiving groove 361, avoiding assembly difficulties or deformation and damage to the seal due to local interference.

[0080] By incorporating a tapered second guide wall 363 on the outer wall of the flow guide section, not only is the fault tolerance and smoothness of the user's insertion operation improved, but the structural integrity of the seal is also effectively protected, preventing wear or seal failure caused by forced insertion. Simultaneously, the second guide wall 363, together with the internal receiving groove 361 and the first guide wall 362, constitute a multi-layered, internally and externally coordinated integrated guide-seal-receive interface system. This significantly enhances the ease of use, reliability, and long-term stability of the device while ensuring high airtightness and efficient airflow transmission.

[0081] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.

[0082] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a clothes treating device, and more particularly to a clothes treating device with a dust catcher. It comprises: an air duct (5) and a filter screen (51) arranged in the air duct (5), the upstream of the air duct (5) being between the air inlet of the air duct (5) and the filter screen (51), and the windward side of the filter screen (51) being the interception side; a containing cavity (3) with a taking and placing opening; a dust suction pipe (6) connecting the upstream of the air duct (5) and the containing cavity (3); 2.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein a dust catcher (2) which is put into and taken out of the containing cavity (3) through the taking and placing opening, and the dust suction port (23) of the dust catcher (2) being communicated with the dust suction pipe (6). It further comprises: 3.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein a door plate (4) which is detachably connected at the taking and placing opening of the containing cavity (3), and the door plate (4) having at least one through hole (43) to make the air outlet of the dust catcher communicated with the outside. 4.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein The dust suction pipe (6) is arranged close to the windward side of the filter screen (51). 5.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The taking and placing opening of the containing cavity is formed on the front side of the clothes treating device. It further comprises: a ring-shaped sealing member (36) which is fixed in the containing cavity (3), or fixed at the communication between the containing cavity (3) and the dust suction pipe (6), or fixed in the dust suction pipe (6); 6.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 5, wherein wherein, the sealing member (36) is sleeved on the dust suction port (23) of the dust catcher (2). The inner wall of the end of the sealing member (36) away from the dust suction pipe (6) is provided with a first guide wall (362); 7.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 6, wherein along the direction of the dust suction airflow, the cross-sectional size of the first guide wall (362) gradually increases, and the maximum cross-sectional size of the first guide wall (362) is greater than the cross-sectional size of the outer wall of the dust suction port (23) of the dust catcher (2), so as to facilitate the insertion of the dust suction port (23) of the dust catcher into the sealing member (36); the dust suction pipe (6) and the inner ring of the sealing member (36) are in interference fit. The inner wall of the sealing member (36) extends along the direction of the dust suction airflow to form a ring-shaped flow guide part (364) and a ring-shaped containing groove (361) towards the side of the dust catcher, and the groove opening of the containing groove (361) faces the dust catcher; 8.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 7, wherein wherein, the width of the containing groove (361) is less than the thickness of the dust suction port (23) of the dust catcher, so as to realize the interference fit between the dust suction port (23) of the dust catcher and the groove opening of the containing groove (361). The outer wall of the end of the flow guide part (364) away from the dust suction pipe (6) is provided with a second guide wall (363); 9.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2, wherein along the direction of the dust suction airflow, the cross-sectional size of the second guide wall (363) gradually decreases, and the minimum cross-sectional size of the first guide wall (362) is less than the cross-sectional size of the inner wall of the dust suction port (23) of the dust catcher (2), so as to facilitate the insertion of the dust suction port (23) of the dust catcher. It further comprises: a door plate elastic block (42) arranged on the inner side of the door plate (4), the door plate elastic block (42) elastically supporting the dust catcher (2) and keeping a gap between the dust catcher (2) and the door plate (4); wherein, the airflow discharged by the dust catcher (2) passes through the gap between the dust catcher (2) and the door plate (4), and the through hole (43) of the door plate (4) to be discharged. 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 9, wherein, Further comprising: a plurality of elastic supporting blocks (32), the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a plurality of elastic supporting blocks (32); the elastic supporting blocks (32) elastically support the dust collector (2) and keep a gap between the dust collector (2) and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity; Wherein, the airflow discharged by the dust collector (2) is discharged through the gap between the dust collector (2) and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, the gap between the dust collector (2) and the door plate (4), and the through hole (43) of the door plate (4). 11.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The accommodating cavity (3) is provided with an interface (34), and correspondingly, the dust collector (2) has a connector (22); When the dust collector (2) is placed in the accommodating cavity (3), the interface (34) and the connector (22) are connected to realize charging and / or information interconnection of the dust collector (2); One of the accommodating cavity (3) and the dust collector (2) is provided with a guide groove (33), and the other is provided with a guide block (21). 12.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The accommodating cavity (3) and the dust collector (2) are respectively provided with a wireless module, and the wireless module has wireless charging function and / or wireless communication connection function; When the dust collector (2) is placed in the accommodating cavity (3), the dust collector (2) is wirelessly charged and / or information interconnected. 13.The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: an air duct fan (52) arranged in the air duct (5); an air duct air valve (53) arranged upstream of the communication between the air duct and the dust collection pipe (6); a dust collection pipe air valve (61) arranged in the dust collection pipe (6). 14.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 13, wherein Further comprising a control unit for: when the single filter screen cleaning mode is triggered, controlling the air duct fan (52) to be inoperative, the air duct air valve (53) to be closed, and controlling the dust collection pipe air valve (61) to be opened and the dust collector (2) to be operated; when the single drying mode is triggered, controlling the air duct fan (52) to be operated, the air duct air valve (53) to be opened, and controlling the dust collection pipe air valve (61) to be closed and the dust collector (2) to be inoperative.

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