A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a clothes processing device, which comprises a bearing main body, a first cylinder assembly, a first connecting member and a second connecting member. One end of the first connecting member is connected with the first cylinder assembly, and the other end is rotationally connected with the bearing main body. The second connecting member connects the first cylinder assembly and the bearing main body. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are located on opposite sides of a median plane of the first cylinder assembly. The median plane is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylinder assembly. The elasticity of the second connecting member is greater than that of the first connecting member. According to the embodiment of the application, the first cylinder assembly can be kept in force balance. When the first cylinder assembly vibrates, the first connecting member can keep the first cylinder assembly as a whole with a basically fixed rotation axis. The first cylinder assembly has almost no displacement in the radial direction with the first axis as the center. Therefore, the first cylinder assembly and other structures can keep a small safety distance in the radial direction, which is beneficial to compact structure.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application is based on and claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411746405.X, filed on November 29, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0004] As users' demands for washing machines increase, they also expect single garment handling units to offer functions such as zoned washing, zoned drying, or a combined wash and dryer. In related technologies, garment handling units are equipped with multiple drum assemblies; however, the operation of multiple drum assemblies can easily increase the vibration and noise of the garment handling unit, and the drum assemblies are prone to collisions due to vibration. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a garment processing device that can reduce the operating noise of the garment processing device while realizing the functions of partitioned washing, partitioned drying or integrated washing and drying.

[0006] This application provides a garment processing device, including:

[0007] The supporting structure has a primary installation space;

[0008] At least one first cylindrical body assembly is disposed in the first mounting space;

[0009] The first connecting member has one end connected to the first cylindrical assembly and the other end rotatably connected to the supporting body;

[0010] The second connecting member has one end connected to the first cylindrical assembly and the other end connected to the supporting body;

[0011] The first connecting member and the second connecting member are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly, the vertical plane being a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly; the elasticity of the second connecting member is greater than that of the first connecting member.

[0012] In some implementations, the first cylindrical assembly is suspended from the supporting body via the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the supporting body includes a top support and two first side supports spaced apart in the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment. The top support connects to the two first side supports at opposite ends in the left-right direction, and the top support and the two first side supports enclose the first installation space. The first connecting member is closer to the first side support than the second connecting member.

[0014] In some embodiments, one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member extends upward and to the left from the first cylindrical assembly, and the other of the first connecting member and the second connecting member extends upward and to the right from the first cylindrical assembly.

[0015] In some embodiments, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly, the connection between the rotation axis of the first connecting member and the axis of the first cylindrical assembly is a first straight line, the extension of the first straight line intersects the extension of the central axis of the second connecting member and has an included angle α, wherein the included angle α is 50° to 85°.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second connecting member is a suspension spring, and the angle between the central axis of the suspension spring and the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly is 20° to 45°.

[0017] In some implementations, the axis of the first connecting member is parallel to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly.

[0018] In some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a connecting shaft, at least one of the support body and the first connecting member having a shaft hole, the connecting shaft passing through the shaft hole to rotatably connect the first tube assembly to the support body.

[0019] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a vibration damping structure disposed between the outer peripheral surface of the connecting shaft and the inner surface of the shaft hole.

[0020] In some implementations, the first cylindrical assembly includes a first outer cylinder and a first inner cylinder, wherein at least a portion of the first outer cylinder and the first connecting member are integrally formed.

[0021] In some implementations, the first outer tub is made of plastic, the first connecting member is a lug protruding above one side of the first outer tub, and the lug is integrally formed with the first outer tub; the second connecting member is a suspension spring.

[0022] In some embodiments, the supporting body includes a top support and two first side supports spaced apart in the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment. The top support connects to the two first side supports at opposite ends in the left-right direction, and the top support and the two first side supports enclose the first installation space.

[0023] The end of the first connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the top support or the first side support via a connecting shaft; and / or, the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the top support or the first side support.

[0024] In some implementations, the connecting shaft is located at the corner formed by the top support and the first side support.

[0025] In some embodiments, the first side support includes side plates, and the top support includes a top cover disposed at the top of the two side plates.

[0026] The first connecting member is connected to the top cover via the connecting shaft, and / or the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylindrical assembly is connected to the top cover.

[0027] In some embodiments, the first side support includes side plates, and the top support includes a top cover and a support beam, the top cover being disposed at the top of the two side plates.

[0028] The two ends of the support beam are connected to the top ends of the two side plates. The support beam is located on the bottom side of the top cover. The first connecting member is connected to the support beam through the connecting shaft, and / or, the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the support beam.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first side support includes side plates, and the top support includes a top cover and a support beam, the top cover being disposed at the top of the two side plates.

[0030] The two ends of the support beam are connected to the tops of the two side plates. The support beam is located on the bottom side of the top cover. The first connecting member is connected to the support beam through the connecting shaft, and the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the support beam, so that the multiple first cylinder assemblies, the first connecting member, the second connecting member, and the support beam form a pre-assembled whole. The pre-assembled whole is detachably connected to the side plates through the support beam.

[0031] In some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a second tubular assembly disposed in the first mounting space, with the first tubular assembly located above the second tubular assembly.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first tubular assembly has a first garment processing chamber, the second tubular assembly has a second garment processing chamber, and the volume of the second garment processing chamber is greater than the volume of the first garment processing chamber.

[0033] In some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a plurality of second elastic elements that connect the second bobbin assembly to the carrier body.

[0034] In some embodiments, the axial length of the first cylindrical assembly is less than the axial length of the second cylindrical assembly, and at least a portion of the second elastic element is located on the rear side of the first cylindrical assembly.

[0035] In some implementations, the projection of the second elastic element and the projection of the first tube assembly do not overlap when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the height of the garment processing device.

[0036] In some implementations, the supporting body includes a housing and a support frame, the support frame being disposed within the housing, two first side supports being components of the support frame, the space enclosed by the support frame including a first installation space and a second installation space, the first installation space and the second installation space being arranged along the height direction, and the garment processing equipment further including a third tube assembly, the third tube assembly being disposed in the second installation space.

[0037] The garment processing device provided in this application, through the combined action of the second connecting member and the first connecting member, helps to maintain the force balance of the first cylindrical assembly and avoids the first cylindrical assembly from being in a cantilevered support state. When the first cylindrical assembly vibrates, because the second connecting member is elastic, the effective length of the second connecting member can change. Therefore, the second connecting member and the first connecting member allow the entire first cylindrical assembly to rotate around the rotation axis of the first connecting member to release vibration energy. Furthermore, the first connecting member enables the entire first cylindrical assembly to maintain a basically fixed rotation axis (i.e., the position of the first axis does not move significantly), and the first cylindrical assembly has almost no or very small displacement in the radial direction with the first axis as the center. In this way, the first cylindrical assembly can maintain a small safe distance from other structures in the aforementioned radial direction, which is beneficial to the compact structure. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device according to the third embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device according to the fourth embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device according to the fifth embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between the vibration damping structure and the connecting shaft and shaft hole according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0046] 1-Clothing processing equipment;

[0047] 10-Bearing main body; 10a-First installation space; 101-Top support; 1011-Top cover; 1012-Support beam; 102-First side support;

[0048] 20-First cylindrical assembly; 30-Second cylindrical assembly; 40-First connecting member; 40a-Shaft hole; 50-Second connecting member; 60-Connecting shaft; 70-Second elastic element; 80-Vibration damping component; 90-Vibration damping structure. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0050] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this invention will not be described separately.

[0051] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0052] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0053] This application provides a garment processing device 1.

[0054] It is understood that the garment processing equipment 1 can include various forms, such as washing machines, spin dryers, dryers, washer-dryer combos, washer-dryer sets, etc. The garment processing equipment 1 can independently perform any one or more of the functions of washing, drying, and spin-drying.

[0055] Please see Figures 1 to 7 The garment processing equipment 1 includes a supporting body 10, a first cylindrical assembly 20, a first connecting member 40, and a second connecting member 50.

[0056] The supporting body 10 has a first installation space 10a, and the first cylinder assembly 20 is disposed in the first installation space 10a.

[0057] It is understood that the supporting body 10 is used to provide a accommodating space for the first cylindrical assembly 20, and the supporting body 10 has sufficient structural strength to serve as a load-bearing component, bearing vertical load and resisting horizontal forces. The first cylindrical assembly 20 is supported on the supporting body 10, and the supporting body 10 is able to bear at least the weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and its load.

[0058] It is understood that the specific structure of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is not limited. The first cylindrical assembly 20 may include a first outer tub and a first inner tub. The first outer tub is fitted over the first inner tub. The first outer tub is used to hold water, and the first inner tub is used to hold clothing. In this embodiment, the first inner tub holds water through the outer tub, and the first inner tub may also be referred to as a perforated inner tub. In other embodiments, the first inner tub holds water on its own, and may also be referred to as a non-perforated inner tub.

[0059] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The garment processing equipment may also include a second cylindrical assembly 30, which is disposed in the first installation space 10a.

[0060] It is understood that the first drum assembly 20 and the second drum assembly 30 can be used to perform the same clothing processing function or different clothing processing functions. Exemplarily, in some embodiments, the first drum assembly 20 and the second drum assembly 30 can be used to wash or dry the same type of clothing or to wash or dry different types of clothing. For example, the first drum assembly 20 can wash or dry underwear, socks, etc., while the second drum assembly 30 can wash or dry outerwear, etc., thus enabling corresponding washing or drying for clothing of different sizes or with different washing or drying requirements, thereby increasing clothing processing efficiency and reliability. In other embodiments, one of the first drum assembly 20 and the second drum assembly 30 is used for washing clothes, and the other is used for drying clothes, thus providing multiple clothing processing functions.

[0061] It should be noted that the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30 can work simultaneously or separately.

[0062] The first tubular assembly 20 is located above the second tubular assembly 30. "Above" means that the axis of the first tubular assembly 20 is higher than the axis of the second tubular assembly 30. The first tubular assembly 20 can be located directly above, to the upper left of, or to the upper right of the second tubular assembly 30, etc. This increases garment handling capacity without increasing floor space and facilitates independent operation of the first tubular assembly 20 and the second tubular assembly 30, or their sequential operation to achieve different functions.

[0063] The first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the first connecting member 40, and the first connecting member 40 is rotatably connected to the supporting body 10. That is, one end of the first connecting member 40 is connected to the first cylindrical assembly 20, and the other end is rotatably connected to the supporting body 10, so that the first cylindrical assembly 20 can rotate around the axis of the first connecting member 40. It should be noted that this rotatable connection does not mean that rotation will occur at all times; it can occur under certain conditions of vibration. For example, during the operation of the garment processing equipment, the first cylindrical assembly 20 may vibrate, in which case it can rotate around the axis of rotation.

[0064] The axis of rotation of the first connecting member 40 can be referred to as the first axis.

[0065] The first cylindrical assembly 20 is capable of rotating relative to the supporting body 10 around a first axis. It can be understood that the first cylindrical assembly 20 revolves around the first axis. The first inner cylinder of the first cylindrical assembly 20 can rotate on its own axis.

[0066] The first connecting member 40 is used to establish a force transmission relationship between the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the supporting body 10. At least part of the weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is transferred to the first connecting member 40, and the first connecting member 40 transfers the weight to the supporting body 10.

[0067] Understandably, the first axis can be a virtual straight line.

[0068] The second connecting member 50 connects the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the supporting body 10. The elasticity of the second connecting member 50 is greater than that of the first connecting member.

[0069] It should be noted that the elasticity of the second connecting member 50 being greater than that of the first connecting member 40 includes the following two situations: first, the first connecting member 40 has almost no elasticity (which can be understood as a rigid member in a mechanical sense); second, the first connecting member 40 can exhibit some degree of elasticity, but the elasticity is less than that of the second connecting member 50.

[0070] The second connecting member 50 and the first connecting member 40 are located on the vertical plane B of the first cylindrical assembly 20 (see...). Figure 1 On opposite sides of the first cylindrical assembly 20, the vertical plane B is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 20. Thus, through the combined action of the second connecting member 50 and the first connecting member 40, the first cylindrical assembly 20 is better able to maintain force balance and stability, avoiding a cantilever support stress state (if the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 are both located on the same side of the vertical plane B, this stress state can be understood as a cantilever support stress state, which is poor and may lead to failure or damage of some structures at the connection).

[0071] In the garment processing apparatus of this application embodiment, when the first tubular assembly 20 vibrates, the effective length of the second connecting member 50 can change due to its elasticity. Therefore, the second connecting member 50 and the first connecting member 40 allow the entire first tubular assembly 20 to rotate around the rotation axis of the first connecting member 40 to release vibrational energy. Furthermore, the first connecting member 40 enables the first tubular assembly 20 to maintain a substantially fixed rotation axis (i.e., the position of the first axis does not move significantly). The first tubular assembly 20 has almost no radial displacement with the first axis as the center, but rotates around the rotation axis. In this way, the first tubular assembly 20 can maintain a small safe distance from other structures in the aforementioned radial direction, which is beneficial for a compact structure.

[0072] In some embodiments, the first cylindrical assembly 20 is suspended from the supporting body 10 via the second connecting member 50 and the first connecting member 40. Alternatively, it can be understood that the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 bear the tensile force. No other structure is needed below the first cylindrical assembly 20 to support it, resulting in a compact structure and freeing up more usable space in the area below the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0073] In some embodiments, the second connecting member 50 may be the first elastic member.

[0074] The specific structure of the second connecting member 50 is not limited. For example, it may include at least one of a shock absorber and a suspension spring (a suspension spring being one form of the first elastic element). The shock absorber may be the shock absorber used in existing drum washing machines, which will not be described in detail here.

[0075] In some embodiments, the first connecting member 40 is a connecting rod, which can be a rigid member. A rigid member is a member whose shape and size remain unchanged during the process of being subjected to force or movement. That is, no matter how large the external force, the distance and relative position between any two points inside the member do not change. The rigid first connecting member 40 helps to make the rotation trajectory of the first cylindrical assembly 20 more accurate and controllable.

[0076] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first outer barrel is integrally formed with the first connecting member 40. For example, it is an integrally injection-molded structure. This helps to improve the structural strength and connection reliability of the connection between the first connecting member 40 and the first outer barrel. In addition, it can also eliminate the assembly process between the first connecting member 40 and the first outer barrel, saving assembly time.

[0077] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the first outer barrel and the first connecting member 40 may be an integral structure. In other embodiments, the first outer barrel is composed of at least two separate parts connected together, and the first connecting member 40 is integrally formed with one of the parts.

[0078] In some embodiments, the outer barrel is made of plastic, and the first connecting member 40 is a lug protruding from one side of the first outer barrel, which is integrally formed with the first outer barrel. This results in a simple structure, and the lug is relatively small, which helps to improve its rigidity and meet usage requirements.

[0079] In some embodiments, one of the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 extends upward and to the left from the first cylindrical assembly 20, while the other extends upward and to the right from the first cylindrical assembly 20. That is, from the upward direction of the first cylindrical assembly 20, the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 extend in directions away from each other; for example, the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 form an inverted V-shape. With this arrangement, the first cylindrical assembly 20 is essentially suspended below the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50, resulting in a more stable system with more stable stress distribution.

[0080] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 In the orthographic projection of a plane perpendicular to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 20, the connection between the rotation axis of the first connecting member 40 and the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is a first straight line L1. The extension of the first straight line L1 intersects the extension of the central axis L2 of the second connecting member 50 (intersection point is O1) and has an included angle α, which is 50° to 85°, i.e. 50°≤a≤85°. For example, it can be 50°, 54°, 60°, 70°, 75°, 80°, 85°, etc.

[0081] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the definition of each angle is the angle corresponding to the first cylindrical assembly 20 when it is stationary.

[0082] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The second connecting member 50 is a suspension spring, and the angle β between the central axis of the suspension spring and the perpendicular plane B of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is 20° to 45°, i.e., 20°≤β≤45°. In this embodiment, the angle β is relatively large, which helps to reduce the installation space occupied by the suspension spring in the height direction. In addition, when the first cylindrical assembly 20 rotates away from the suspension spring, the force exerted by the suspension spring on the first cylindrical assembly 20 has a large component in the horizontal direction, which can effectively reduce the vibration amplitude.

[0083] In some embodiments, the distance from the first axis (which can also be understood as the rotation center of the first connecting member 40) to the reference surface A is greater than the distance from the connection position of the second connecting member 50 and the supporting body 10 to the reference surface A, wherein the reference surface A is a vertical plane passing through the midpoint of the garment processing device in the left-right direction. In embodiments where a second tubular assembly 30 is provided, the reference surface A may also be a vertical plane passing through the axis of the second tubular assembly 30.

[0084] In this embodiment, the first axis is far from the reference plane A. Thus, the direct or indirect connection position between the first connecting member 40 and the bearing body 10 is closer to the left and right edge of the bearing body. The edge provides stronger structural strength and rigidity, reduces vibration amplitude, and helps improve the stability of the clothing processing equipment.

[0085] In some embodiments, the first axis is parallel to the axis of the first tubular assembly 20. The first axis may be substantially parallel to the front-rear direction of the garment handling device.

[0086] In other words, the first cylindrical assembly 20 can rotate around a horizontal axis, making the movement of the first cylindrical assembly 20 more stable and more convenient to absorb the lateral vibration energy of the first cylindrical assembly 20, increasing the vibration reduction effect and improving the overall stability of the clothing processing equipment 1.

[0087] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 1 includes a connecting shaft 60, and a first connecting member 40 is connected to the carrier body 10 via the connecting shaft 60.

[0088] At least one of the first connecting member 40 and the supporting body 10 is provided with a shaft hole, and the connecting shaft 60 passes through the shaft hole so that the first cylindrical assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the supporting body 10. The connecting shaft 60 and the shaft hole 40a can rotate relative to each other.

[0089] It is understood that at least one of the first connecting member 40 and the supporting body 10 is provided with a shaft hole, and the connecting shaft 60 passes through the shaft hole 40a. Alternatively, the first connecting member 40 may be provided with a shaft hole 40a, one end of the connecting shaft 60 may be fixedly connected to the supporting body 10, and the other end may pass through the shaft hole 40a of the first connecting member 40; alternatively, the supporting body 10 may be provided with a shaft hole 40a, one end of the connecting shaft 60 may be fixedly connected to the first connecting member 40, and the other end may pass through the shaft hole 40a of the supporting body 10; alternatively, both the first connecting member 40 and the supporting body 10 may be provided with a shaft hole 40a, one end of the connecting shaft 60 may pass through the shaft hole 40a of the supporting body 10, and the other end may pass through the shaft hole 40a of the first connecting member 40.

[0090] In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment includes a vibration damping structure 90, which is disposed between the outer peripheral surface of the connecting shaft 60 and the inner surface of the shaft hole 40a. That is, the connecting shaft 60 does not directly contact the hole wall of the shaft hole 40a. The vibration damping structure 90 can isolate the two. On the one hand, it can reduce the friction and wear between the two and increase the stability of the fit between the connecting shaft 60 and the shaft hole 40a. On the other hand, the vibration damping structure 90 can also buffer, dampen and absorb impact, reduce the noise transmitted to the supporting body 10, and increase the operational stability of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0091] Please see Figure 6 Taking the first connecting member 40 having a shaft hole 40a as an example, the vibration damping structure 90 is disposed between the outer peripheral surface of the connecting shaft 60 and the inner surface of the shaft hole 40a.

[0092] The specific construction of the vibration damping structure 90 is not limited; it can be an elastic bushing, a damping ring, etc., and there are no restrictions here.

[0093] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The first cylindrical assembly 20 has a first clothing processing chamber, and the second cylindrical assembly 30 has a second clothing processing chamber, the volume of which is greater than the volume of the first clothing processing chamber.

[0094] In other words, the second tube assembly 30 can hold more clothes, meaning the overall weight of the second tube assembly 30 can be greater than that of the first tube assembly 20.

[0095] Thus, the second cylindrical assembly 30 can handle larger or larger quantities of clothing, such as outerwear, while the first cylindrical assembly 20 can handle smaller or smaller quantities of clothing, such as socks, underwear, or baby clothes.

[0096] In this embodiment, the volume of the second garment processing chamber is larger than that of the first garment processing chamber, and the weight of the second cylindrical assembly 30 located below is heavier, which can facilitate the reduction of the overall center of gravity of the garment processing device 1. Thus, while increasing the stability of the garment processing device 1, the second cylindrical assembly 30 can also offset the vibration from above based on its own weight, thereby increasing the overall balance performance of the garment processing device 1.

[0097] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The number of first cylindrical components 20 is two, and the two first cylindrical components 20 are arranged at intervals along a first direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the height direction of the clothing processing device 1.

[0098] In this embodiment, two first drum assemblies 20 are used as an example, meaning the garment processing device 1 has at least three drum assemblies, and one garment processing device 1 can perform multiple different garment processing activities simultaneously or sequentially. For example, the second drum assembly 30 can perform outerwear washing, and the two first drum assemblies 20 can respectively perform underwear washing and sock washing. Furthermore, the two first drum assemblies 20 are arranged side-by-side and spaced apart along a first direction, which reduces interference and also reduces the height dimension of the garment processing device 1, facilitating overall center of gravity balance. The second drum assembly 30 is located below the two first drum assemblies 20; this vertical stacking design reduces the lateral space of the garment processing device 1, thus making the overall size of the garment processing device 1 more suitable.

[0099] For example, the first direction can be the left or right direction.

[0100] In some implementations, there are two first drum assemblies 20, meaning the garment handling device includes two first drum assemblies 20. These two first drum assemblies 20 can be individually housed in one unit and independently perform zoned washing or drying of various garments. In some other implementations, the aforementioned structure with the two first drum assemblies 20 individually housed in one unit can be stacked on top of a conventional washing machine, dryer, or washer-dryer combo to meet the user's zoned washing needs.

[0101] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In the orthographic projection of a plane perpendicular to the height direction of the garment processing equipment 1, the two first cylindrical components 20 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the second cylindrical component 30.

[0102] In other words, when viewed from below along the height of the garment processing device 1, the two first tubular components 20 are mirror-symmetrical about the central axis of the second tubular component 30. That is, if the garment processing device 1 is folded along the central axis of the second tubular component 30, the two first tubular components 20 can completely overlap.

[0103] In this embodiment, on the one hand, the symmetrical arrangement helps to make the entire garment processing equipment 1 more stable during operation, and when one or both of the two first cylinder components 20 work at the same time, the power of the two first cylinder components 20 can be more balanced; on the other hand, the symmetrical arrangement can also make the layout more reasonable and increase the aesthetic appeal.

[0104] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The garment processing equipment 1 includes multiple second elastic elements 70, which connect the second cylindrical assembly 30 to the supporting body 10.

[0105] It is understood that the location of the second elastic element 70 is not limited. The second elastic element 70 can be located on the front side of the first cylindrical assembly 20; the second elastic element 70 can also be located on the rear side of the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0106] For example, in some embodiments, please refer to Figures 2 to 3 The axial length of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is less than the axial length of the second cylindrical assembly 30, and at least a portion of the second elastic member 70 is located on the rear side of the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0107] In this embodiment, the space behind the first cylindrical assembly 20 can be used to install the second elastic member 70. The entire or part of the structure of the second elastic member 70 can be set on the rear side of the first cylindrical assembly 20. On the one hand, it is convenient to hide the entire or part of the structure of the second elastic member 70 on the rear side of the first cylindrical assembly 20. On the other hand, it can also reduce the probability of installation interference between the second elastic member 70 and the first cylindrical assembly 20, making the overall layout of the clothing processing device 1 more reliable.

[0108] In some embodiments, the projection of the second elastic element 70 and the projection of the first tube assembly 20 do not overlap in the orthographic projection of a plane perpendicular to the height direction of the garment processing device 1.

[0109] In other words, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the height of the garment processing device 1, the projection of the second elastic element 70 does not intersect with the projection of the first cylindrical assembly 20. The second elastic element 70 is located outside the projection of the first cylindrical assembly 20. This further reduces the probability of interference between the second elastic element 70 and the first cylindrical assembly 20, and increases the installation reliability of the second elastic element 70.

[0110] It is understood that, in some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The garment processing equipment 1 may include a vibration damping component 80, one end of which is connected to the second cylinder assembly 30 and the other end is connected to the supporting body 10 to support the second cylinder assembly 30.

[0111] The vibration damping component 80 is a component used to absorb and reduce vibration. The vibration damping component 80 can connect the second cylinder assembly 30 to the supporting body 10, so that the supporting body 10 can support the second cylinder assembly 30 through the vibration damping component 80. The vibration damping component 80 can effectively absorb and disperse the vibration from the second cylinder assembly 30, so that the clothing processing equipment 1 can operate more smoothly.

[0112] In the embodiment where the second elastic element 70 is provided, the vibration damping component 80 can further increase the installation stability of the second cylinder assembly 30, reduce the operating vibration of the second cylinder assembly 30, facilitate dynamic balance, and increase the long-term operating stability of the clothing processing equipment 1.

[0113] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The supporting body 10 includes a top support 101 and two first side supports 102 spaced apart in a first direction (the first direction can be understood as the left and right direction of the clothing processing equipment). The top support 101 connects to the two first side supports 102 at opposite ends in the first direction. The top support 101 and the two first side supports 102 enclose a first installation space 10a.

[0114] For example, one of the first side supports 102 may be located to the left of the top support 101, and the other first side support 102 may be located to the right of the top support 101.

[0115] Here, the top support 101 and the two first side supports 102 have a certain structural strength and can play a load-bearing role.

[0116] In some embodiments, the first connecting member 40 is closer to the first side support 102 than the second connecting member 50. For example, for the upper left first cylindrical assembly 20, of the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 connected to the upper left first cylindrical assembly 20, the first connecting member 40 is closer to the left side support 102 than the second connecting member 50. For the upper right first cylindrical assembly 20, of the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 connected to the upper right first cylindrical assembly 20, the first connecting member 40 is closer to the right side support 102 than the second connecting member 50.

[0117] In this embodiment, the first connecting member 40 is located relatively close to the left-right edge of the supporting body 10. The edge provides stronger structural strength and rigidity, reduces vibration amplitude, and improves the stability of the garment processing equipment. Furthermore, since the first connecting member 40 is located relatively close to the left-right edge of the supporting body 10, the first axis is also close to the left-right edge of the supporting body 10, thus fully utilizing the space at the left-right edge of the supporting body 10.

[0118] Please refer to 1-5. The first connecting member 40 is closer to the edge of the supporting body 10 in the direction of action than the second connecting member 50. During the operation of the first cylindrical assembly 20, since the first connecting member 40 is located at the edge, it is equivalent to constraining the first cylindrical assembly 20 laterally. If vibration occurs, the vibration direction of the first cylindrical assembly 20 can only be along the rotation axis. That is to say, if... Figures 1-5As shown, the left-hand first cylindrical assembly 20 moves in the direction of rotation: downward to the left and upward to the right around the rotation axis, while the right-hand first cylindrical assembly 20 moves in the direction of rotation: upward to the left and downward to the right around the rotation axis. This fully utilizes the space between the second cylindrical assembly 30 and the first side support 103, as well as between the second cylindrical assembly 30 and the top support 101, instead of moving radially towards the second cylindrical assembly 30. This arrangement ensures that, given the limited space of the supporting body, it provides more possibilities for increasing the diameter of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30. In some embodiments, the end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 101 or the first side support 102 via a connecting shaft 60; and / or, the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 101 or the first side support 102.

[0119] It should be noted that the above can include several situations. First: Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In the first configuration, the end of the first connecting member 40 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 101 via a connecting shaft 60, and the end of the second connecting member 50 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is also connected to the top support 101. In the second configuration, the end of the first connecting member 40 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 101 via a connecting shaft 60, and the end of the second connecting member 50 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the first side support 102. In the third configuration, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 and Figure 5 The end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the first side support 102 via the connecting shaft 60, and the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the top support 101.

[0120] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The connecting shaft 60 is located at the corner formed by the top support 101 and the first side support 102.

[0121] The corner formed by the top support 101 and the first side support 102 has greater rigidity and structural strength, thus providing stronger support and stability. This facilitates better distribution of the gravity and rotational inertia force of the first cylindrical assembly 20, effectively resisting the eccentric force or inertial torque generated when the first cylindrical assembly 20 rotates. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the connecting shaft 60 can be disposed on either the top support 101 or the first side support 102.

[0122] Furthermore, the area near the top corner of the first installation space can be fully utilized. See details below. Figure 1 The motion trajectory of the center of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is referenced. Figure 1The arc-shaped dashed line D in the diagram has a larger space near the apex, resulting in a larger distance between the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the first side support 102, and a larger distance between the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the top support 101. This provides sufficient safety distance. Furthermore, the first cylindrical assembly 20 will not move towards the center of the second cylindrical assembly 30, thus maintaining a relatively small safety distance between the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30, further contributing to the compact structure of the garment processing equipment. It should be noted that the number of first connecting members 40 for the same first cylindrical assembly 20 can be one or more. "Multiple" refers to no fewer than two. In embodiments where there are multiple first connecting members 40, all first connecting members 40 are arranged coaxially.

[0123] For the same first cylindrical assembly 20, the number of second connecting members 50 can be one or more. In some embodiments, the first side support 102 includes side plates. The top support 101 includes a top cover 1011, which is disposed at the top of the two side plates.

[0124] In some embodiments, the end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top cover 1011 via a connecting shaft 60. And / or, the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top cover 1011. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the top support 101 may include the support beam 1012 described below, or it may not be provided. In this embodiment, the top cover 1011 directly bears the weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and its load. As a load-bearing component, the top cover 1011 has sufficient structural strength to increase the installation stability of the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0125] In other embodiments, the top support 101 further includes a support beam 1012, the two ends of which are connected to the top ends of the two side plates, and the support beam 1012 is located on the bottom side of the top cover 1011.

[0126] The end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the support beam 1012 via a connecting shaft 60. The end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is also connected to the support beam 1012.

[0127] In this embodiment, the support beam 1012 directly bears the weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and its load. As a load-bearing component, the support beam 1012 can increase the structural strength of the main body 10 and reduce the load pressure on the top cover 1011, thereby increasing the installation stability of the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0128] For example, the support beam 1012 can be made of metal to provide sufficient structural strength. Of course, the support beam 1012 can also be made of plastic, as long as the structural strength meets the requirements. It should be noted that metal parts can be added to the injection-molded part to enhance the structural strength.

[0129] In some embodiments, the end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the support beam 1012 via a connecting shaft 60, and the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the support beam 1012, so that the multiple first cylindrical assemblies 20, the first connecting member 40, and the support beam 1012 form a pre-assembled whole, and the pre-assembled whole is detachably connected to the side plate via the support beam 1012.

[0130] In this embodiment, during the assembly process, multiple first cylinder components 20, first connecting components 40, and support beams 1012 can be pre-assembled into a whole, and then the pre-assembled whole can be connected to the side plate together. This is conducive to modular design and modular assembly, and improves the assembly efficiency of the production line.

[0131] The following is a brief description of five specific embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0132] For the first embodiment, please refer to... Figure 1 The top support 101 includes a top cover 1011 and a support beam 1012. The end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the support beam 1012 via a connecting shaft 60, and the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the support beam 1012.

[0133] Second embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The second embodiment has a structure that is largely the same as the first embodiment, except that the second elastic member 70 is disposed on the rear side of the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0134] Third embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The top support 101 includes a top cover 1011 and a support beam 1012. The end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the first side support 102 via a connecting shaft 60, and the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the support beam 1012.

[0135] For the fourth embodiment, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The top support 101 includes a top cover 1011 and does not have a support beam 1012. The end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the top cover 1011 via a connecting shaft 60, and the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the top cover 1011.

[0136] For the fifth embodiment, please refer to... Figure 5 The top support 101 includes a top cover 1011 and does not have a support beam 1012. The end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the first side support 102 via a connecting shaft 60, and the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylinder assembly 20 is connected to the top cover 1011.

[0137] In some embodiments, the supporting body 10 includes a box and a support frame. The support frame is disposed inside the box. Two first side supports 102 are components of the support frame. The space enclosed by the support frame includes a first installation space 10a and a second installation space. The first installation space 10a and the second installation space are arranged along the height direction. The clothing processing device 1 also includes a third cylinder assembly, which is disposed in the second installation space.

[0138] It is understood that in this embodiment, the box body only serves as an external component of the clothing processing equipment 1. The box body may not bear any load, that is, the box body may not bear the load weight, which is supported by the support frame. The support frame has sufficient strength, and the box body may be made of thin plates to reduce the structural strength requirements of the box body.

[0139] The first cylindrical assembly 20, the second cylindrical assembly 30, and the third cylindrical assembly facilitate the implementation of various garment processing functions. The support frame bears the weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and its load, and / or the second cylindrical assembly 30 and its load, and / or the third cylindrical assembly and its load, thereby increasing the structural stability of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0140] The first installation space 10a can be located above or below the second installation space; there is no restriction on this.

[0141] For example, the first mounting space 10a is disposed above the second mounting space, and the third cylinder assembly is disposed below the second cylinder assembly 30.

[0142] It is understood that the two first drum assemblies 20, the second drum assembly 30, and the third drum assembly can further realize the stand-alone functionality of the clothing processing equipment 1. For example, the two first drum assemblies 20 and the second drum assembly 30 can realize the partitioned washing of different types of clothing, and the third drum assembly can realize the drying of clothing.

[0143] For example, the supporting body 10 may include a partition structure that divides the space enclosed by the support frame into a first installation space 10a and a second installation space. The partition structure can also serve as a load-bearing component, supporting the weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and its load, and / or the second cylindrical assembly 30 and its load, and / or the third cylindrical assembly and its load, thereby increasing the structural stability of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0144] The supporting frame and partition structure may include multiple beams, columns, and other structures with sufficient structural strength.

[0145] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0146] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The supporting structure has a primary installation space; At least one first cylindrical body assembly is disposed in the first mounting space; The first connecting member has one end connected to the first cylindrical assembly and the other end rotatably connected to the supporting body; The second connecting member has one end connected to the first cylindrical assembly and the other end connected to the supporting body; The first connecting member and the second connecting member are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly, the vertical plane being a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly; The elasticity of the second connecting member is greater than that of the first connecting member.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cylindrical assembly is suspended from the supporting body via the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting body includes a top support and two first side supports spaced apart in the left and right directions of the clothing processing equipment. The top support connects to the two first side supports at opposite ends in the left and right directions, and the top support and the two first side supports enclose the first installation space. The first connecting member is closer to the first side support than the second connecting member.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first connecting member and the second connecting member extends upward and to the left from the first cylindrical assembly, and the other of the first connecting member and the second connecting member extends upward and to the right from the first cylindrical assembly.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the orthographic projection onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly, the connection between the rotation axis of the first connecting member and the axis of the first cylindrical assembly is a first straight line. The extension of the first straight line intersects the extension of the central axis of the second connecting member and has an included angle α, wherein the included angle α is 50° to 85°.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second connecting component is a suspension spring, and the angle between the central axis of the suspension spring and the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly is 20° to 45°.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axis of the first connecting member is parallel to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a connecting shaft, and at least one of the supporting body and the first connecting member has a shaft hole. The connecting shaft passes through the shaft hole so that the first tube assembly is rotatably connected to the supporting body.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a vibration damping structure, which is disposed between the outer peripheral surface of the connecting shaft and the inner surface of the shaft hole.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cylindrical assembly includes a first outer cylinder and a first inner cylinder, and at least a portion of the first outer cylinder and the first connecting member are integrally formed.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first outer tub is made of plastic, and the first connecting member is a lug protruding from one side of the first outer tub, which is integrally formed with the first outer tub; the second connecting member is a suspension spring.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting body includes a top support and two first side supports spaced apart in the left and right directions of the clothing processing equipment. The top support connects to the two first side supports at opposite ends in the left and right directions, and the top support and the two first side supports enclose the first installation space. The end of the first connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the top support or the first side support via a connecting shaft; and / or, the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the top support or the first side support.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The connecting shaft is located at the corner formed by the top support and the first side support.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first side support includes side plates, and the top support includes a top cover, which is disposed at the top of the two side plates. The first connecting member is connected to the top cover via the connecting shaft, and / or the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylindrical assembly is connected to the top cover.

15. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first side support includes side plates, and the top support includes a top cover and a support beam, with the top cover disposed at the top of the two side plates. The two ends of the support beam are connected to the top ends of the two side plates. The support beam is located on the bottom side of the top cover. The first connecting member is connected to the support beam through the connecting shaft, and / or, the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the support beam.

16. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first side support includes side plates, and the top support includes a top cover and a support beam, with the top cover disposed at the top of the two side plates. The two ends of the support beam are connected to the tops of the two side plates. The support beam is located on the bottom side of the top cover. The first connecting member is connected to the support beam through the connecting shaft, and the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the support beam, so that the multiple first cylinder assemblies, the first connecting member, the second connecting member, and the support beam form a pre-assembled whole. The pre-assembled whole is detachably connected to the side plates through the support beam.

17. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a second cylindrical assembly disposed in the first installation space, with the first cylindrical assembly located above the second cylindrical assembly.

18. The garment processing equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that, The first cylindrical assembly has a first clothing processing chamber, and the second cylindrical assembly has a second clothing processing chamber, the volume of which is greater than the volume of the first clothing processing chamber.

19. The garment processing equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a plurality of second elastic elements, which connect the second cylindrical assembly to the supporting body.

20. The garment processing equipment according to claim 19, characterized in that, The axial length of the first cylindrical assembly is less than the axial length of the second cylindrical assembly, and at least a portion of the second elastic element is located on the rear side of the first cylindrical assembly.

21. The garment processing equipment according to claim 20, characterized in that, In a plane orthographic projection perpendicular to the height of the garment processing device, the projection of the second elastic element and the projection of the first cylindrical assembly do not overlap.

22. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The supporting body includes a box and a support frame. The support frame is disposed in the box. The two first side supports are components of the support frame. The space enclosed by the support frame includes a first installation space and a second installation space. The first installation space and the second installation space are arranged along the height direction. The clothing processing equipment also includes a third tube assembly, which is disposed in the second installation space.

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