Water spraying device for condenser of clothes care equipment and water spraying method of water spraying device
By designing a water spray device, the inner surface of the condenser is evenly covered and periodically rinsed, solving the problem of low condenser drying efficiency and improving the drying effect of the washing machine.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing washing machine condensers have low drying efficiency, lint easily accumulates, and cold water coverage is uneven, affecting drying efficiency.
Design a water spray device, including a water inlet, first and second water outlet pipes, a sealing component and a driving component, to ensure uniform coverage and regular rinsing of the inner surface of the condenser by flexibly controlling the water flow distribution, thereby improving the efficiency of heat exchange.
By precisely controlling the water flow distribution, the heat exchange area and efficiency of the condenser are improved, preventing lint buildup, ensuring normal drying operations, and enhancing the efficiency of clothing drying.
Smart Images
Figure CN121853334A_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of garment care technology, specifically providing a water spraying device and method for the condenser of garment care equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Drying functions have become almost standard in existing washing machine products. Common drying principles used in washing machines with this function include water-cooled condensation drying, direct-vent drying, and heat pump drying. Among these, water-cooled condensation drying systems are most common in washer-dryer combos on the market. This system uses heating elements to heat the air, and the resulting hot airflow is introduced into the washing drum, penetrating the fibers of the clothes to promote rapid evaporation of moisture. Subsequently, the humid hot air passes through the condensation system, exchanging heat with the cold water circulating in the condensation system, causing the moisture in the hot and humid air to condense into condensate water, which is then discharged. This cycle continues, achieving the goal of thoroughly drying the clothes.
[0003] Existing water-cooled condensing drying systems have two major problems that urgently need to be addressed. First, during long-term use, fine lint from clothing tends to accumulate on the upper part of the condenser, hindering smooth airflow and thus reducing drying efficiency. Second, the cold water coverage on the inner side of the condenser is often uneven, which directly limits the effective interface range for heat exchange and also reduces drying efficiency.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the field for a new condenser water spray device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to at least solve the problem of low condenser drying efficiency in existing washing machines.
[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a water spraying device for a condenser of a garment care device, comprising a water inlet, a first water outlet pipe, a second water outlet pipe, a sealing component, and a driving component. The water inlet has a water inlet chamber, which is provided with an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. A first end of the first water outlet pipe is connected to the first outlet, and a second end extends into the interior of the condenser, with the water outlet direction of the first water outlet pipe facing the inner side of the condenser. A first end of the second water outlet pipe is connected to the second outlet, and a second end extends into the interior of the condenser, with the water outlet direction of the second water outlet pipe facing the inner top of the condenser. The sealing component is movably disposed within the water inlet chamber. The driving component is connected to the sealing component and is capable of driving the sealing component to move, so as to selectively seal the first outlet and / or the second outlet.
[0007] It should be noted that the water inlet is mounted on the condenser via a fixing device, and its inlet is connected to an external water inlet pipe. The water sprayed from the first water outlet is primarily used to cover the inner surface of the condenser, facilitating heat exchange with the humid air discharged from the washing drum. This causes the moisture in the humid air to condense into condensate, which is then discharged through the drain pipe, thus accelerating the drying of clothes. The water sprayed from the second water outlet is primarily used to rinse away lint accumulated on the condenser, preventing excessive lint buildup that could interfere with the drying process. Furthermore, the water outlet direction of the first water outlet can be set towards the center or slightly above the center of the inner surface of the condenser, which lengthens the cold water flow path and increases the heat exchange time.
[0008] The water spraying device provided by this invention allows for flexible control of the sealing component via a driving component, enabling precise adjustment of the spray water flow distribution according to the drying process, thus achieving fine control of the condenser spraying strategy. Specifically, in the initial stage of drying, the sealing component mainly blocks the second water outlet pipe, causing the water flow to concentrate on the inner surface of the condenser, ensuring that this critical area is fully and evenly covered by cold water. This increases the heat exchange area and improves drying efficiency. As the drying process progresses, the sealing component adjusts in a timely manner, gradually guiding the water flow to concentrate on rinsing the inner top of the condenser, promptly washing away and removing lint and impurities adhering to the inner top during the drying process. This prevents excessive accumulation of lint from affecting the drying effect and ensures that the drying operation can proceed normally.
[0009] In some feasible embodiments of the water spray device for the condenser of the above-described garment care equipment, the water inlet has an inner surface corresponding to the water inlet chamber, the inner surface including a working surface, the first water outlet and the second water outlet being formed on the working surface, and the sealing component including a sealing member that slides against the working surface.
[0010] By designing the sealing component as a structure that can slide relative to the working surface, the opening and closing states of the first and second water outlets, as well as their opening degree, can be controlled very smoothly, meeting the differentiated water output requirements of the first and second water outlet pipes.
[0011] In some feasible embodiments of the water spray device for the condenser of the above-described garment care equipment, the working surface is a plane or an arc surface.
[0012] In some feasible embodiments of the water spray device for the condenser of the above-mentioned garment care equipment, the water inlet is further provided with a limiting member located on the movement path of the sealing component.
[0013] By setting a limiting component as a physical barrier, it can be ensured that the sealing component remains within a predetermined path range during operation, preventing the sealing component from deviating from the adjustment position and failing.
[0014] In some feasible embodiments of the water spray device for the condenser of the above-mentioned garment care equipment, the blocking component includes a first blocking component and a second blocking component, and the driving component includes a first driving component and a second driving component; the first driving component is drivenly connected to the first blocking component and is used to partially or completely block the first water outlet; the second driving component is connected to the second blocking component and is used to partially or completely block the second water outlet.
[0015] It is understandable that the first and second sealing components are driven by independent driving components, which can realize independent adjustment of the water volume of the first and second water outlets, so as to adapt to the changes in the internal environment of the condenser during the drying process.
[0016] In some feasible embodiments of the water spray device for the condenser of the above-mentioned garment care equipment, a rotating nozzle is sleeved on the second end of the first water outlet pipe; at least two rotating limiting grooves are provided on the second end of the first water outlet pipe, and a limiting ring that cooperates with the rotating limiting groove is provided inside the rotating nozzle.
[0017] The combination of the limiting ring and the rotating limiting groove allows the rotating nozzle to rotate automatically under the action of water flow. This rotational action enables the nozzle to cover a wider area, ensuring that the inner surface of the condenser is covered by water flow as much as possible. This increases the heat exchange area and improves drying efficiency. At the same time, as the rotating nozzle rotates, the nozzle continuously changes direction, thus avoiding over-spraying of one area or neglecting another. This helps to achieve uniform water spraying and facilitates heat exchange between the condenser surface and the humid hot air, improving the condenser's condensation effect on the moisture in the hot air.
[0018] In a second aspect, the present invention also provides a water spraying method for a condenser of a garment care device, the condenser being configured with a water spraying device for a condenser as described in any of the foregoing technical solutions, the water spraying method comprising:
[0019] S1. In the initial stage of the drying program performed by the garment care equipment, at the same time, before or after the water inlet starts to receive water, the water output of the first water outlet pipe is greater than the water output of the second water outlet pipe.
[0020] S2. Reduce the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe and increase the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe. Before the drying process is completed, make the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe greater than the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe.
[0021] In this way, during the initial drying stage, the water flow is large while the rinsing water flow is small. This concentrates the water flow to condense the moisture in the hot air into water, continuously removing moisture from the clothes and thus achieving the purpose of drying the clothes, thereby effectively improving the drying efficiency.
[0022] Subsequently, as more and more lint is generated during drying, the water flow from the first water outlet pipe used for drying decreases, while the water flow from the second water outlet pipe used for rinsing increases. That is, in the later stage of drying, the drying water flow is small, while the rinsing water flow is large. This is conducive to concentrating the water flow to rinse and treat the lint generated during the drying process. This not only cleans up the lint in time to prevent it from clogging the condenser and affecting the normal operation of the drying operation, but also prepares the ground for the next drying operation, which helps to improve the drying efficiency of the next drying operation.
[0023] In some feasible embodiments of the above-described water spraying method for the condenser of a garment care device, the phrase "reducing the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe and increasing the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe" includes: controlling the driving component to drive the blocking component to move, thereby reducing the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe and increasing the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe, wherein the amount of water flow reduction at the first water outlet is equal to the amount of water flow increase at the second water outlet.
[0024] In some feasible embodiments of the above-mentioned water spraying method for the condenser of clothing care equipment, the phrase "making the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe greater than that of the first water outlet pipe" includes: making the sealing component completely block the first water outlet while keeping the second water outlet in a completely open state.
[0025] In some feasible embodiments of the above-described water spraying method for the condenser of a garment care device, the phrase "making the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe greater than that of the second water outlet pipe" includes: continuously supplying water for a first preset time when the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe is greater than that of the second water outlet pipe; and / or
[0026] The water spraying method further includes: when the garment care device performs the drying program for a second preset time, stopping the water inlet from supplying water. Attached Figure Description
[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water spray device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the state of the water spray device according to an embodiment of the present invention when water is discharged from the first water outlet pipe;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the water spraying device according to an embodiment of the present invention when water is simultaneously discharged from the first water outlet pipe and the second water outlet pipe.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the water spray device according to an embodiment of the present invention when water is discharged from the second water outlet pipe;
[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the first water outlet pipe and the rotating nozzle in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the water spray device and the condenser in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first water outlet pipe being located inside the condenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second water outlet pipe located inside the condenser according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0037] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of a water spraying method for a condenser in a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0038] Figure label:
[0039] 100. Spraying device; 110. Water inlet; 111. Water inlet; 112. First water outlet; 113. Second water outlet; 120. First water outlet pipe; 121. Rotary limiting groove; 130. Second water outlet pipe; 140. Sealing component; 150. Driving component; 160. Rotary nozzle; 161. Limiting ring; 162. Nozzle; 170. Fixing component; 200. Condenser. Detailed Implementation
[0040] To better illustrate the invention, numerous specific details are set forth in the following detailed description. Those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be practiced without certain specific details.
[0041] In the description of this invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on actual application and are used merely for ease of description. They do not indicate or imply that the device to be protected must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention. Furthermore, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are used only for convenience of explanation and are not used to indicate or imply relative importance.
[0042] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0043] The following is a reference to the appendix. Figures 1 to 10 The present invention describes the water spraying device and water spraying method for the condenser of a garment care device.
[0044] Please see Figures 1-9 This invention provides a water spraying device for a condenser of a garment care device, comprising a water inlet 110, a first water outlet pipe 120, a second water outlet pipe 130, a sealing component 140, and a driving component 150. The water inlet 110 has a water inlet chamber with an inlet 111, a first water outlet 112, and a second water outlet 113. The first end of the first water outlet pipe 120 is connected to the first water outlet 112, and the second end extends into the interior of the condenser 200. The water outlet of the 0 is oriented towards the inner side of the condenser 200; the first end of the second water outlet pipe 130 is connected to the second water outlet 113, and the second end extends into the interior of the condenser 200, with the water outlet of the second water outlet pipe 130 oriented towards the inner top of the condenser 200; the sealing component 140 is movably disposed in the water inlet chamber; the driving component 150 is connected to the sealing component 140 and can drive the sealing component 140 to move, so as to selectively seal the first water outlet 112 and / or the second water outlet 113.
[0045] It should be noted that the water inlet 110 is installed on the condenser 200 via the fastener 170, and its inlet 111 is connected to an external water inlet pipe. The water sprayed from the first outlet pipe 120 is primarily used to cover the inner surface of the condenser 200, creating a temperature difference with the humid and hot air discharged from the washing drum. This allows the humid and hot air to condense more easily into condensate at a lower temperature. The condensate then collects and is discharged from the drain pipe, thus accelerating the drying of clothes. The water sprayed from the second outlet pipe 130 is primarily used to rinse away lint accumulated on the condenser 200, preventing excessive lint buildup from affecting the normal drying process. Since the moisture in the humid and hot air is generally condensed at the bottom or middle of the condenser 200 when it passes through it, the outlet direction of the first outlet pipe 120 can be set towards the middle or slightly above the middle of the inner surface of the condenser 200. This helps to extend the heat exchange time and improve the condensation effect. Since the water outlet of the second outlet pipe 130 faces the inner top of the condenser 200, its outlet position is generally higher than that of the first outlet pipe 120. When water enters through the same inlet 110, the length of the second outlet pipe 130 is shorter than that of the first outlet pipe 120. Of course, the water sprayed from the first outlet pipe 120 can also wash away some lint from the inner wall of the condenser 200, and the water sprayed from the second outlet pipe 130 can also help remove moisture from the humid air.
[0046] The water spraying device 100 provided by this invention allows the blocking component 140 to be flexibly controlled by the driving component 150. This enables the equipment to precisely adjust the distribution of the spray water flow according to the real-time needs of the drying process, achieving fine control of the spraying strategy of the condenser 200. Specifically, in the initial stage of drying, the blocking component 140 mainly blocks the second water outlet pipe 130, causing the water flow to be concentrated and sprayed onto the inner surface of the condenser 200. This ensures that this critical area is fully and evenly covered by cold water, which helps to increase the heat exchange area and thus improve the condensation effect and drying efficiency. As the drying process progresses, more and more lint will adhere to the inner top of the condenser 200. To better remove this lint and prevent its accumulation from affecting condensation efficiency, the water flow of the second outlet pipe 130 needs to be increased to enhance the flushing force. At this time, by adjusting the sealing component 140 in a timely manner, more water is gradually guided into the second outlet pipe 130, shifting from spraying the inner side of the condenser 200 to concentrating on flushing the inner top of the condenser 200. This not only removes the lint from the inner top of the condenser 200 in a timely and thorough manner, preventing its accumulation, but also allows the flushing water to fully exchange heat with the humid and hot air as it flows down the inner wall of the condenser 200, thus ensuring that the condenser 200 can continuously operate at a high condensation efficiency.
[0047] Please see Figures 2 to 4The water inlet 110 has an inner surface corresponding to the water inlet chamber, the inner surface including a working surface, a first outlet 112 and a second outlet 113 formed on the working surface, and a sealing component 140 including a sealing member that slides against the working surface. Since the driving component 150 is connected to the sealing component 140, it can drive the sealing member to move, thereby selectively sealing the first outlet 112 and / or the second outlet 113. Furthermore, the sealing area of the first outlet 112 and / or the second outlet 113 can be adjusted by adjusting the sealing member, thereby adjusting the water flow rate of the first outlet pipe 120 and / or the second outlet pipe 130.
[0048] Understandably, by designing the sealing component as a structure that can slide relative to the working surface, the opening and closing states of the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113, as well as their opening degree, can be controlled very smoothly, thus meeting the differentiated water discharge requirements of the first outlet pipe 120 and the second outlet pipe 130.
[0049] To facilitate smooth sliding of the sealing component on the working surface, the working surface can be set to a flat or curved surface. Specifically, in one application scenario, please refer to... Figures 2 to 4 When the water inlet chamber of the water inlet 110 is cylindrical, the working surface of the water inlet 110 is an arc surface, and both the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 are formed on this arc surface. The driving component 150 can be a drive motor. In this case, the rotating shaft of the drive motor passes through the housing of the water inlet 110 and is connected to the sealing component 140. The rotating shaft is rotatably and sealingly connected to the housing of the water inlet 110. The sealing component 140 includes a sealing element and a first connecting element (not shown) for connecting the sealing element and the rotating shaft. The sealing element has an arc surface corresponding to the working surface and slides against the working surface through its arc surface. When it is necessary to adjust the water outlet of the water inlet 110, the driving component 150 is started to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft can drive the sealing element to slide accordingly on the working surface, so that the first outlet 112 and / or the second outlet 113 can be selectively sealed according to actual needs.
[0050] In another application scenario, when the water inlet chamber of the water inlet 110 is rectangular, the bottom surface of the water inlet 110 is the working surface, and the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 are both formed on this bottom surface. In this case, the drive component 150 can be a telescopic drive mechanism. The push-pull rod of the drive component 150 passes through the outer shell of the water inlet 110 and is connected to the sealing component 140. The push-pull rod and the outer shell of the water inlet 110 are sealed and connected by a sealing structure (such as the sealing structure between a syringe and a piston, or other structures that can meet the sealing requirements). The sealing component 140 includes a sealing member and a second connecting member (not shown) for connecting the sealing member and the push-pull rod. The sealing member has a bottom plane corresponding to the working surface and slides against the working surface through the bottom plane. When it is necessary to adjust the water output of the inlet 110, the drive component 150 is activated to drive the push-pull rod to extend and retract, thereby causing the sealing component to move accordingly on the working surface, so as to selectively seal the first outlet 112 and / or the second outlet 113 as needed.
[0051] Based on the above scheme, the water inlet 110 is also equipped with a limiting member located on the movement path of the blocking component 140. By setting the limiting member as a physical barrier, it can be ensured that the blocking component 140 remains within the predetermined path range during movement, which helps to prevent the blocking component 140 from deviating from the adjustment position and failing, and makes the control of water flow by the blocking component 140 more precise.
[0052] It should be noted that when the working surface is flat, there can be two limiting members, which are respectively set on opposite sides of the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113. This effectively defines the range of motion of the blocking component 140, concentrating its range of motion on the position that can cover the first outlet 112 and / or the second outlet 113, making the control of the water flow by the blocking component 140 more precise. When the working surface is curved, the limiting members can be set on the working surface (i.e., the circumferential surface of the inlet 110), with two limiting members. The first outlet 112, the second outlet 113, and the blocking component are all located between the two limiting members, which effectively defines the range of motion of the blocking component 140. When the working surface is curved, the limiting members can also be set on the inner end face of the inlet 110, with two limiting members. The first connecting member for connecting the rotating shaft and the blocking component is located between the two spaced-apart limiting members, which also effectively defines the range of motion of the blocking component 140.
[0053] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5A rotating nozzle 160 is fitted onto the second end of the first water outlet pipe 120. At least two rotating limiting grooves 121 are provided on the second end of the first water outlet pipe 120. A limiting ring 161, which mates with the rotating limiting groove 121, is provided inside the rotating nozzle 160. The rotating limiting groove 121 has a right-angled trapezoidal cross-section. When the rotating nozzle 160 is fitted onto the first water outlet pipe 120, the limiting ring 161 of the rotating nozzle 160 can gradually slide along the inclined side of the rotating limiting groove 121 into the groove. This maintains the detachability between the rotating nozzle 160 and the first water outlet pipe 120 without affecting the rotational movement of the rotating nozzle 160 on the first water outlet pipe 120, allowing for replacement or maintenance of the rotating nozzle 160.
[0054] Understandably, the nozzle 162 of the rotating spray head 160 is eccentrically positioned at the end of the rotating spray head 160. Through the cooperation of the limiting ring 161 and the rotating limiting groove 121, the rotating spray head 160 can automatically rotate under the action of the water flow. This rotational action allows the water from the rotating spray head 160 to cover a wider area, ensuring that the inner surface of the condenser 200 is fully covered by the water flow, which helps to increase the heat exchange area and thus improve drying efficiency. Simultaneously, as the rotating spray head 160 rotates, the nozzle 162 continuously changes direction, thus avoiding over-spraying of one area or neglecting another, helping to improve the uniformity of water spraying. Furthermore, to improve the flushing effect of the second water outlet pipe 130 on lint and impurities, the second water outlet pipe 130 can also adopt the water spraying method of the rotating spray head 160.
[0055] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 4 The sealing component 140 can be a single sealing component, which selectively seals the first outlet 112 and / or the second outlet 113 under the driving action of the driving component 150. Alternatively, the sealing component 140 can have two sealing components, defined as a first sealing component and a second sealing component, and the driving component 150 can have two driving components, defined as a first driving component and a second driving component. The first driving component is drivenly connected to the first sealing component and is used to partially or completely seal the first outlet 112; the second driving component is connected to the second sealing component and is used to partially or completely seal the second outlet 113.
[0056] When the first and second sealing components are driven by independent driving components, the water volume of the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 can be independently adjusted to adapt to the changes in the internal environment of the condenser 200 during the drying process, and to meet the adjustment requirements of adjusting the water volume of the first outlet pipe 120 and the second outlet pipe 130 according to the drying process.
[0057] Please see Figure 10 The present invention also provides a water spraying method for a condenser of a garment care device, wherein the condenser 200 is equipped with a water spraying device 100 for a condenser provided in any of the foregoing technical solutions, and the water spraying method includes:
[0058] S1. In the initial stage of the drying program of the garment care equipment, at the same time as, before or after the water inlet 110 starts to enter water, the water output of the first water outlet pipe 120 is greater than the water output of the second water outlet pipe 130.
[0059] Specifically, the water flow rate of the first outlet pipe 120 and the second outlet pipe 130 is adjusted by the sealing component 140. This adjustment can be performed simultaneously with water intake at the inlet 110, after water intake at the inlet 110, or before water intake at the inlet 110. Furthermore, ensuring that the water flow rate of the first outlet pipe 120 is greater than that of the second outlet pipe 130 is primarily achieved by adjusting the degree of sealing of the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 by the sealing component 140.
[0060] S2. Reduce the water flow of the first water outlet pipe 120 and increase the water flow of the second water outlet pipe 130. Before the drying process is completed, make the water flow of the second water outlet pipe 130 greater than the water flow of the first water outlet pipe 120.
[0061] Specifically, as the drying process continues, the amount of lint carried in the hot and humid air gradually increases, and as the drying time progresses, the lint on the inner top of the condenser 200 will also gradually accumulate. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately increase the rinsing force. Specifically, the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe 120 is reduced by adjusting the sealing component 140, and the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe 130 is increased accordingly.
[0062] In this way, during the initial drying stage, the water flow rate for drying is high, while the water flow rate for rinsing is low. This concentrates the water flow to condense the moisture in the hot air, allowing the clothes to dry continuously. Later, as more and more lint accumulates during drying, the water flow rate for drying decreases, while the water flow rate for rinsing increases. That is, in the later stages of drying, the water flow rate for drying is low, while the water flow rate for rinsing is high. This concentrates the water flow to wash away the lint accumulated during the drying process. This not only cleans up the lint promptly to avoid affecting the normal drying operation, but also prepares the equipment for the next drying cycle, ensuring that the equipment always operates at a high drying efficiency.
[0063] Furthermore, in step S1, "making the water flow of the first water outlet pipe 120 greater than the water flow of the second water outlet pipe 130" includes: continuously supplying water for a first preset time when the water flow of the first water outlet pipe 120 is greater than the water flow of the second water outlet pipe 130.
[0064] The purpose of this design is to ensure that, for a period of time after the garment care equipment has completed its drying cycle, the first water outlet pipe 120 maintains a certain water flow rate, allowing the water to continuously and concentratedly spray onto the inner surface of the condenser 200. This ensures that this critical area is fully and evenly covered by cold water, thereby accelerating the drying speed of the garments and improving overall drying efficiency. Furthermore, ensuring that the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe 120 is greater than that of the second water outlet pipe 130 allows the sealing component 140 to completely block the second water outlet 113 while keeping the first water outlet 112 completely open. This further facilitates concentrating all the water flow onto the inner surface of the condenser 200 during the initial stages of the drying process.
[0065] In step S2, “reducing the water flow of the first water outlet pipe 120 and increasing the water flow of the second water outlet pipe 130” includes: controlling the drive component 150 to drive the blocking component 140 to move, thereby reducing the water flow of the first water outlet pipe 120 and increasing the water flow of the second water outlet pipe 130, and the amount of water flow reduction at the first water outlet 112 is equal to the amount of water flow increase at the second water outlet 113.
[0066] Specifically, in one embodiment of this invention, the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 are identical in shape and size. During movement, the sum of the blocking areas of the blocking component 140 on the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 is equal. It should be noted that the length of the blocking component 140 along the direction of movement is greater than the distance between the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113, enabling the blocking component 140 to simultaneously partially block both the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 during movement. Since the sum of the blocking areas of the blocking component 140 on the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 is equal, that is, during movement, the newly added (or subtracted) blocking area on the first outlet 112 by the blocking component 140 is equal to the newly subtracted (or added) blocking area on the second outlet 113.
[0067] In this way, by designing the first outlet 112 and the second outlet 113 to have the same shape and size, and ensuring that the sum of their sealing areas by the sealing component 140 remains consistent, it helps maintain the water flow balance within the system. When it is necessary to adjust the water flow of both outlet pipes simultaneously, this design ensures that the two outlet pipes are affected evenly, avoiding system instability caused by frequent changes in the amount of cold water discharged into the condenser 200. Furthermore, by controlling the amount of cold water discharged into the condenser 200 within a suitable range, the need to condense water vapor in the humid air into water and discharge it is met, while maintaining a relatively high temperature of the hot air during circulation, thereby improving drying efficiency.
[0068] Specifically, the water flow rate of the first outlet pipe 120 can be reduced in a stepwise manner, while the water flow rate of the second outlet pipe 130 can be increased in a stepwise manner. The amount of water flow reduction at the first outlet 112 is equal to the amount of water flow increase at the second outlet 113. This not only meets the requirement of quantitatively regulating the water flow rate of the inlet device 110, but also helps the drying system to transition more smoothly from the early and middle stages of the drying operation to the later stages of the drying operation by utilizing the stepwise water flow. This ensures that the drying system maintains stable operation during such changes.
[0069] In step S2, "making the water flow of the second water outlet pipe 130 greater than that of the first water outlet pipe 120" includes: making the sealing component 140 completely block the first water outlet 112 while keeping the second water outlet 113 completely open. The purpose of this setting is to control the water flow to concentrate and flush the inner top of the condenser 200 in the later stage of the drying operation, so as to concentrate the water flow to flush and remove the lint and impurities generated during the drying process in a timely manner, while also ensuring the normal condensation of the hot and humid air.
[0070] Furthermore, based on the above, the water spraying method also includes: when the garment care equipment completes the drying program for the second preset time, the water inlet 110 stops supplying water. Specifically, when the total drying time of the garment care equipment reaches the second preset time, the water inlet 110 stops supplying water, and the second water outlet pipe 130 stops spraying water onto the inner top of the condenser 200. By rationally designing the total drying time of the garment care equipment, after drying the clothes according to the corresponding program, the spraying time of the second water outlet pipe 130 can be reasonably controlled, which can greatly reduce the accumulation of lint and impurities inside the equipment and avoid resource waste caused by over-cleaning.
[0071] It is understandable that the second preset time is not fixed, but can be determined specifically for different drying situations. For example, when there are many or thick clothes to be dried, the second preset time will be longer, while when there are fewer clothes to be dried, the second preset time will be shorter. The specific time will be determined according to the specific situation.
[0072] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A water spray device for a condenser in a garment care equipment, characterized in that, include: A water inlet device, wherein the water inlet device has a water inlet chamber, the water inlet chamber is provided with a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet; The first water outlet pipe has a first end connected to the first water outlet and a second end extending into the interior of the condenser. The water outlet direction of the first water outlet pipe is towards the inner side of the condenser. The second water outlet pipe has a first end connected to the second water outlet and a second end extending into the interior of the condenser. The water outlet direction of the second water outlet pipe is towards the inner top of the condenser. A blocking component, which is movably disposed within the water inlet chamber; as well as A driving component is connected to the blocking component and is capable of driving the blocking component to move, so as to selectively block the first outlet and / or the second outlet.
2. The water spray device for the condenser of a garment care equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet has an inner surface corresponding to the water inlet chamber, the inner surface including a working surface, the first water outlet and the second water outlet being formed on the working surface, and the sealing component including a sealing member that slides against the working surface.
3. The water spray device for the condenser of a garment care equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The working surface can be a plane or a curved surface.
4. The water spray device for the condenser of a garment care equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water inlet is also equipped with a limiting component located on the movement path of the sealing component.
5. The water spray device for the condenser of a garment care equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blocking component includes a first blocking element and a second blocking element, and the driving component includes a first driving element and a second driving element; The first driving component is driven to connect with the first sealing component, and is used to partially or completely block the first water outlet. The second driving component is connected to the second sealing component and is used to partially or completely block the second outlet.
6. The water spray device for the condenser of a garment care equipment according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, A rotating nozzle is fitted at the second end of the first water outlet pipe. At least two rotating limiting grooves are provided on the second end of the first water outlet pipe. The rotating nozzle has a limiting ring inside that cooperates with the rotating limiting grooves.
7. A water spraying method for a condenser in a garment care device, characterized in that, The condenser is equipped with a water spraying device for a garment care device as described in any one of claims 1-6, the water spraying method comprising: S1. In the initial stage of the drying program performed by the garment care equipment, at the same time, before or after the water inlet starts to receive water, the water output of the first water outlet pipe is greater than the water output of the second water outlet pipe. S2. Reduce the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe and increase the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe. Before the drying process is completed, make the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe greater than the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe.
8. The water spraying method for the condenser of a garment care device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The phrase "reducing the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe and increasing the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe" includes: The driving component is controlled to move the blocking component, thereby reducing the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe and increasing the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe, and the decrease in water flow rate of the first water outlet is equal to the increase in water flow rate of the second water outlet.
9. The water spraying method for a condenser in a garment care device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The phrase "making the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe greater than the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe" includes: The sealing component completely blocks the first outlet while keeping the second outlet completely open.
10. The water spraying method for the condenser of a garment care device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The phrase "making the water flow rate of the first water outlet pipe greater than the water flow rate of the second water outlet pipe" includes: The water flow continues for a first preset time, ensuring that the water flow rate from the first outlet pipe is greater than that from the second outlet pipe; and / or The water spraying method also includes: When the garment care device completes the drying process for the second preset time, the water inlet stops supplying water.